Tue - August 21, 2007
Leonard and Hedda's Baker Beach engagement session
Sometimes accidents area good thing. I say this
cause a car accident that happened years ago brought these two together. Funny
they now live on the intersection where they first met. Leonard and Hedda are
planning a huge destination wedding in Phuket Thailand, but wanted a San
Francisco engagement session. I was initially going to shoot the wedding but,
had booked the date for a local job. We have been having amazing weather minus
all the fog, perfect for photographing in San francisco. Check out some the
cool shots we grabbed today.
We started out at the intersection.
Flagged down a cabby for sentimental reasons.
Check out how clear it was today. AWESOME!!!
Created their logo for the wedding. Think silhouette. They have it stitched on the favors, invitations and website.
Baker Beach was equally gorgeous.
When I say RUN, you RUN.
But, sometimes it works for us. So get ready to be wet.
Here is the pay off. Simply amazing.
We started out at the intersection.
Flagged down a cabby for sentimental reasons.
Check out how clear it was today. AWESOME!!!
Created their logo for the wedding. Think silhouette. They have it stitched on the favors, invitations and website.
Baker Beach was equally gorgeous.
When I say RUN, you RUN.
But, sometimes it works for us. So get ready to be wet.
Here is the pay off. Simply amazing.
Posted at 11:19 PM
Mon - August 13, 2007
Chuck and Beverly's engagement session in San Francisco
All my clients have amazing style. Chuck and Bev,
especially. From head to toe these two were decked out. From the Haight to Nob
Hill to the Embarcadero we hit all the hot spots. Here are some of my favorites.
Bev was so cute. She stashed a ipod and speaker in her purse to get into the groove.
Love the Meat packing District t-shirt by Ed Hardy. Next time I'm in NYC, I gotta grab one.
Here is a sample of the save the date postcard I custom designed for them. If you are doing a a session with me and are interested in having one to send out, call or email for pricing and quantity.
Bev was so cute. She stashed a ipod and speaker in her purse to get into the groove.
Love the Meat packing District t-shirt by Ed Hardy. Next time I'm in NYC, I gotta grab one.
Here is a sample of the save the date postcard I custom designed for them. If you are doing a a session with me and are interested in having one to send out, call or email for pricing and quantity.
Posted at 10:10 PM
Mon - July 9, 2007
Aaron and Aubrey's San Francisco's enagagement session
My clients ROCK! Remember I am all about the
client. If my clients are relaxed and having fun, it shows in the photography.
These two are a perfect example of that. We truly had a connection from the
begining. The goal, is to just have fun with it.
We started out their favorite wine bar on Nob Hill. Very San Francisco.
Shooting in a series.
All the colors of the cable cars, wine bar all worked together.
I love these of Aaron.
Onto the Legion of Honor.
So I have started something new. In photoshop we are now doing fine art prints. Taking your normal image and taking it beyond the proof. This images has some really amazing overlays. Something to think about when designing your album.
Beach portraits, anyone?
Be up for anything, including getting wet.
The wedding is next year in the wine country. Wait till you see this location. WOW!!! The right client in a killer location. Perfect combination!
We started out their favorite wine bar on Nob Hill. Very San Francisco.
Shooting in a series.
All the colors of the cable cars, wine bar all worked together.
I love these of Aaron.
Onto the Legion of Honor.
So I have started something new. In photoshop we are now doing fine art prints. Taking your normal image and taking it beyond the proof. This images has some really amazing overlays. Something to think about when designing your album.
Beach portraits, anyone?
Be up for anything, including getting wet.
The wedding is next year in the wine country. Wait till you see this location. WOW!!! The right client in a killer location. Perfect combination!
Posted at 01:55 PM
Sun - May 13, 2007
Dan and Anna's engagement sesion in Boston
24 hours in Boston for a cool engagement session.
Dan and Anna wanted to have a session that really meant something to them. They
met while attending Boston University and knew the city would make for a great
backdrop. We started having lunch at the Cheers bar
and walked the city. It felt much like New York, just a smaller scale. Anyways,
I am on a flight back home and wanted to share some of the images I grabbed this
afternoon. What a day.
:)
Headed to Boston Common park.
Loved this cool tree.
The whole park was in full bloom.
George Washington Staute.
Walking through Beacon Hill.
In front o the Boston Library.
Trinity Church and the John Hancock Tower.
All within walking distance, we shot a lot more. We headed over to BU and ended the day eating sausages at Fenway Park.
Thanks you two, it great to catch up again and I look forward to the wedding day.
Headed to Boston Common park.
Loved this cool tree.
The whole park was in full bloom.
George Washington Staute.
Walking through Beacon Hill.
In front o the Boston Library.
Trinity Church and the John Hancock Tower.
All within walking distance, we shot a lot more. We headed over to BU and ended the day eating sausages at Fenway Park.
Thanks you two, it great to catch up again and I look forward to the wedding day.
Posted at 06:10 PM
Sat - May 12, 2007
Kevin and Anna'a engagement session in San Francisco
Back in 2006 I met Ann and Kevin at the W hotel
in NYC. They reside in the New York area and are getting married in the Carmel
Valley. Needless to say we had a blast at that meeting and the engagement
session was much of the same. Fun, Fun, Fun!
Thanks you two looking forward to the wedding day.
Thanks you two looking forward to the wedding day.
Posted at 07:11 PM
Thu - May 3, 2007
Shin and Alexis' engagement session in New York City
Been shooting and traveling so much that I have
some catching up to do. Last night I shot a amazing event at the San Francisco
MOMA that Stanley Gatti designed called the Modern Ball. Anyways, I'm actually
blogging on my way down to Mexico this weekend. So keep checking in as I have
some really cool stuff to post.
Last week, Ann and I were in New York, shot several engagement sessions and an amazing wedding. So here goes.
Shin and Alexis are getting married next month in the bay area. They are both originally from the Bay and now reside on the east coast. Here are some of the shots I loved from the session.
Look closely, upstairs there were two very large dogs.
Love the cool vines.
Cherry blossoms were in full bloom all over the city.
You can't tell from this cool shot, but there were people everywhere. Including Joe Photo. LOL.
Gotta love the Poets Walk in Central Park.
And the Bow Bridge.
Last week, Ann and I were in New York, shot several engagement sessions and an amazing wedding. So here goes.
Shin and Alexis are getting married next month in the bay area. They are both originally from the Bay and now reside on the east coast. Here are some of the shots I loved from the session.
Look closely, upstairs there were two very large dogs.
Love the cool vines.
Cherry blossoms were in full bloom all over the city.
You can't tell from this cool shot, but there were people everywhere. Including Joe Photo. LOL.
Gotta love the Poets Walk in Central Park.
And the Bow Bridge.
Posted at 02:36 PM
Mon - April 23, 2007
Mike and Crystal's enagegment session in San Jose
Crystal and Mike contacted me to do just a
e-session for them. They already had a wedding photographer in place and just
wanted to mix it up a bit. Here are some of the cool shot I did for them.
Posted at 09:35 PM
Thu - April 19, 2007
Maia and Raymond's engagement session in Santa Cruz
So it was back to my old stomping grounds. Geez,
do I miss the lifestyle of Santa Cruz. That is a long story and I love my life
in San Francisco and would not change anything. Well, I got together with Maia
and Raymond for their engagement session. We had a blast out there. Talk about
fun, we did everything from a carousel ride to a walk on the beach. This wedding
is going to FUN, FUN, FUN.
So Maia and Raymond wanted to ride the carousel, first. So we jumped right into it. I was bouncing up and down and down and up trying to get a killer shot. I was a little dizzy, but having a good time.
We then headed to downtown. Tons of great locations to shoot and it made for a perfect setting.
Natural Bridges. One of my favorite location to shoot in.
We had dinner afterwards and had some time to connect. Talk about the wedding and get to know each other more. Thanks for the nachos!!!!
I have been blessed with many great clients over the years. Maia was kind enough to put her thoughts into some emails.
Hi Gene:
Thanks so much for posting the pictures so quickly. I am blown away by your turnaround time.
You truly capture colors so well and see things that I clearly can't. Going to the boardwalk was a great idea -- the colors really came alive. I'm glad that even after subjecting you to a merry-go-round ride, you were able to produce incredible images. As much as I wanted some serious shots, you truly brought our personality out and we had a fun day. Hopefully you enjoyed spending it with us as well.
The session was great and am relieved to see that we got some great shots. Honestly, I don't know which could be a favorite one. Our happy selves aside, what I cannot get over is the color and how vibrant it is. I am still floored by it. You, simply, are fantastic.
Every time I look at these photos, it will evoke memories of how happy Raymond and I are, and how we have so much fun together. I am so grateful to have found a perfect companion in him. Thank you so much for capturing our spirit.
Regards,
Maia
So Maia and Raymond wanted to ride the carousel, first. So we jumped right into it. I was bouncing up and down and down and up trying to get a killer shot. I was a little dizzy, but having a good time.
We then headed to downtown. Tons of great locations to shoot and it made for a perfect setting.
Natural Bridges. One of my favorite location to shoot in.
We had dinner afterwards and had some time to connect. Talk about the wedding and get to know each other more. Thanks for the nachos!!!!
I have been blessed with many great clients over the years. Maia was kind enough to put her thoughts into some emails.
Hi Gene:
Thanks so much for posting the pictures so quickly. I am blown away by your turnaround time.
You truly capture colors so well and see things that I clearly can't. Going to the boardwalk was a great idea -- the colors really came alive. I'm glad that even after subjecting you to a merry-go-round ride, you were able to produce incredible images. As much as I wanted some serious shots, you truly brought our personality out and we had a fun day. Hopefully you enjoyed spending it with us as well.
The session was great and am relieved to see that we got some great shots. Honestly, I don't know which could be a favorite one. Our happy selves aside, what I cannot get over is the color and how vibrant it is. I am still floored by it. You, simply, are fantastic.
Every time I look at these photos, it will evoke memories of how happy Raymond and I are, and how we have so much fun together. I am so grateful to have found a perfect companion in him. Thank you so much for capturing our spirit.
Regards,
Maia
Posted at 06:29 PM
Sun - March 4, 2007
Kyle and Tania's engagement session in San Francisco
Today was one of those days. Lots of sunshine and
time to do a killer engagement session. Tania and Kyle were in town from L.A. to
take care of some wedding stuff. So we decided to get together and create some
cool images. We headed over to the Palace of Fine Arts to shoot. Lots of people
walking around and I wanted to shoot it DIFFERENT from everyone else. We took
our time and made it happen. Look out for their wedding later this year in
Kauai.
Posted at 10:28 PM
Sat - February 24, 2007
Andy and Jennifer's engagement session in San Jose
I have many engagement session in lots of cool
locations. Santana Row In San Jose is one of my all time favorites. Lots of cool
backgrounds and places to play. I have even started to see other photographers
use the location for sessions. Andy and Jenn wanted to do a urban session, and
San jose was close to where they lived. We walked the streets finding all the
best locations for a killer engagement
session.
Posted at 09:38 PM
Thu - October 5, 2006
Stephen and Reiko engagement session at Stanford University
Here we are at Stanford. We
finally nailed down a date. Reiko, Stephen and I have been trying to get a date
that was going to work for all of us. Stephen is on the east coast. Reiko and I
would literally miss each other by days. She would leave New York or Chicago
and I would just be getting there. Anyways, it was worth the wait. We had a
great day with amazing light.
Posted at 08:44 AM
Thu - September 21, 2006
Johan and Irma's San francisco engagement session
Meet Johan and Irma. They are having a wedding in
Barbados
later this year. Check in to see to see some of the amazing images. These guys
booked me about a year and a half ago after being engaged in Paris. They wanted
to meet up over at Levis Plaza and take it from there. I never shot
in the location, but it meant something to them. The challenge of a new location
excited me so I was up for the challenge. We climbed the Filbert steps along side of Telegraph Hill to Coit Tower
and finished with a amazing
sunset.
Posted at 02:22 PM
Tue - September 19, 2006
Candice and Andrew's Baker Beach engagement session
Whew, we made it. One week to go before the
wedding. Candice had been in Singapore and Andrew in New York so timing was
tricky for us. Candice and Andrew are getting married this weekend over at Kohl
Mansion. Check in to see some of the wedding. I am shooting this one with Ann
Hamilton.
Ann grabbed this during the shoot.
Ann grabbed this during the shoot.
Posted at 05:11 PM
Sun - September 17, 2006
Katthy and Joe's engagement session at Baker Beach
Ann Hamilton and I shot a engagement session
the other day at Baker Beach. Weather has been not so forgiving lately. This was
the one day this week, we had sunshine and a view of the bridge. We are shooting
the wedding in a couple of weeks. So check in to see our combined perspectives.
Posted at 11:17 PM
Wed - August 16, 2006
Kevin and Lisa's engagement session in Manhattan, NYC
Kevin a golf pro and Lisa an actress on Broadway
plan to get married in San Francisco, 2007. We met for the first time this week
to create a engagement session in Manhattan. It was great to be shooting again
in the big apple. The city was so alive and gave us lots of opportunity for fun
images. Lisa is in the broadway show " The Spelling Bee". Get some
tickets if you get a chance. Kevin was telling me that as part of the play they
like to ask for volunteers from the audience to participate.
Anyways here are some of shots we grabbed that evening.
You can also catch Lisa in the new Paramount Movie "World trade Center"
Anyways here are some of shots we grabbed that evening.
You can also catch Lisa in the new Paramount Movie "World trade Center"
Posted at 10:44 PM