Ginny + Sep in Fremont, CA

Wow.  Summer is flying by!  It seems like just last week when Adm and I were jumping on the bouncy bushes at Ginny and Sep's engagement session, and now it's been more than a month since their wedding!  These two have been so nice and fun to work with throughout, and their wedding was no exception.  Adm was still recovering from his back surgery so his father and veteran photojournalist Al joined me.  This was my second time photographing at the Palmdale Estates in Fremont, and just as before, the light was spectacular, especially for the portraits.  I don't say it enough, but I am so privileged that people let me into their lives to document their special moments and intimate relationships.  When I met up with Ginny and Sep a week before the wedding, Sep had a black eye (casualty of playing indoor soccer), and when he was getting ready with his guys, he was sarcastic, a little rough around the edges, and throughout, he hasn't totally been into having his picture taken.  But, when I swept Ginny and Sep off for their portraits, Sep almost became a different person - he was so sweet and loving towards Ginny, totally in love with his new bride.  I love that I get to see all these facets of people.  Ginny and Sep, thanks for trusting me with these memories, and Sep, I'm sorry if I've blown your cover.  You're such a great guy with a fabulous woman!

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Hayley + Leo in Tiburon and Fremont, CA

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A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to photograph Hayley and Leo's wedding with fellow wedding photographer Larissa Cleveland.  The ceremony was held in Tiburon at Old St. Hilary's Church, which was beautiful in its location and historic simplicity.  The ceremony perfectly matched its location, and it was a joy to photograph the happy couple.

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