Taking photos pretty much takes us anywhere and everywhere around the Bay Area.  After booking our engagement session, Matt mentioned that he had an awesome hook up for a sweet location out in Fairfield, CA.  His boss owns a very large plot of land out that way and Christian and I were stoked for the possibilities.  We met our couple as the sun was setting and we captured some bangers!  Matt and Krista were super laid back and easy going folks and we’re excited to be shooting their wedding in Petaluma this Summer.

Chris and Christian

 

Couple holding hands backlit in grove in Fairfield, CA

Couple embracing with heart wreath in Fairfield, CA

Out of focus couple sitting in tall grass in Fairfield, CA

Couple under covered bridge in Fairfield, CA

Detail of country couple holding hands in Fairfield, CA

Couple walking at sunset in Fairfield, CA

Couple in front of rustic covered bridge in Fairfield, CA

Silhouette of couple holding hands and kissing in Fairfield, CA

Couple facing each other under covered bridge in Fairfield, CA

Portraits of couple in field in Fairfield, CA

Couple kissing holding chalkboard with save the date in Fairfield, CA

Couple walking off in sunset in Fairfield, CA

Just before the holidays we spent the afternoon with Florence and Phillip taking engagement photos around the Oakland Hills and Alameda.  They were a cute couple with great style and helped us take some sweet shots.  They brought along their little dog Maggie and she took part too!  We were hoping to shoot their Hawaii destination wedding but we were already booked to shoot another great Bay Area wedding that weekend.  We wish this couple all the best in their future together!

Chris and Christian

 

Engaged couple walking at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, CA

Engaged couple embracing under tree at Joaquin Miller Park

Engaged couple holding balloons at reflection pool at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, CA

Engaged couple with dog and balloons at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, CA

Engaged couple with dog at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, CA

Engaged couple walking up stairs at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, CA

Engaged couple kissing at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, CA

Engaged couple at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, CA

Detail shot of engaged couple at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, CA

Couple at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, CA

Engaged couple in embrace at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland, CA

Small dog in Alameda, CA

Engaged couple in Alameda, CA at warehouse

Engaged couple on vintage bicycle in Alameda, CA

Engaged couple with vintage bicycle in Alameda, CA

Engaged coupld holding chalkboard with heart in Alameda, CA

A while back the folks over at Minted gave us a shout about being a photographer affiliate.  We looked around their shop and asked for some sample cards and have to say we are pretty impressed with the product line.  The designs are very contemporary and fresh feeling and with so many choices it was a bit difficult to get our favorites set up.  We have a little “shop” over at the site to help our clients along with some ideas.  Check us out here http://enb.minted.com

Chris and Christian

 

We met Kelli and Kevin at the Tilden Park Botanic Gardens in Berkeley to take some sweet fall engagement photos.  This park comes off as a pretty small garden but Kelli and Kevin had spent some time there and were pretty familiar with the layout.  We all took sometime to explore and stop along the way to capture some great moments.  This couple was so easy to work with and they were very comfortable taking some direction as well as just taking time to be together and allow us to shoot some special candid moments.  We’re really looking forward to working with Kelli and Kevin next year at their wedding!

Chris and Christian

Couple in redwoods kissing

Couple on stone walkway with redwoods at sunset

Couple kissing on wooden bridge

Couple embracing

Couple on wooden bridge and walking with fall color

Couple admist fall color

Couple with chalk boards saying "I asked" and "I said yes"

Couple peeking around redwood trees

Couple holding one another

Couple sitting and kissing

Couple lying on blanket

Sunset over San Francisco Bay Area

Couple kissing amongst trees

Couple sitting together with fall colors all around

Couple standing in manzanita grove and ferns

 

Brand new babies bring so much joy and fun to young families.  We were invited into one such family’s home to take some candid photos of the baby and her new family.  Good times and a nice switch from all the wedding and engagement sessions as of late.  New babies, go out and get one of your own, cuz these photos should make everybody want one!!

Christian and Chris

About two weeks ago we had the opportunity to photograph an intimate close friends and family wedding at the Mar Vista Cottages in Anchor Bay, CA.  When the phone call came in for this wedding we were both super excited!  Christian and his family have been visiting these cottages since he was kid and they hold a special place in his heart.  It was the perfect setting for such a small, close knit event.  Tom and Renata, the owners of the cottages, did a fantastic job setting up the grounds and preparing all of the right details to make it a beautiful evening to photograph.

Sara and Eric brought this opportunity to us and they were such an easy couple to work with.  Together with their family they made us feel right at home and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect Fall wedding.

Chris and Christian

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Sara and Eric's Wedding, Gualala, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Greetings,

This great couple just had us do a little portrait session to try and capture some fall action before they leave the bay area and relocate to Boulder Co. These are the formal couple portraits they had not been able to capture at their wedding just a little while back. We met Matt and Jaimee in Moraga at the Commons. This is a large park with all kinds of sweet spots to capture the fall feel. Also, just across the road from the park is a super sweet almond orchard, bonus! These guys were very comfortable in front of the camera and did a tear up job. We wish them all the best in their future together in lovely Colorado.

Chris and Christian

Jaimee and Matt, Moraga CA - Bay Area Portrait Photographer

Jaimee and Matt, Moraga CA - Bay Area Portrait Photographer

Jaimee and Matt, Moraga CA - Bay Area Portrait Photographer

Jaimee and Matt, Moraga CA - Bay Area Portrait Photographer

Jaimee and Matt, Moraga CA - Bay Area Portrait Photographer

Jaimee and Matt, Moraga CA - Bay Area Portrait Photographer

Jaimee and Matt, Moraga CA - Bay Area Portrait Photographer

Jaimee and Matt, Moraga CA - Bay Area Portrait Photographer

Jaimee and Matt, Moraga CA - Bay Area Portrait Photographer

Jaimee and Matt, Moraga CA - Bay Area Portrait Photographer

 

We had a chance to spend some time with Brad, Lynlee, and their dog O’Malley last weekend.  We met up in San Francisco at Golden Gate Park to take some engagement photos.  After the park we hit up Fort Point at the base of the Golden Gate Bridge.  Weather was perfect and we had an awesome time capturing photos of this great couple.  We’re really looking forward to shooting their wedding in 2012!

Chris and Christian

Brad and Lynlee's Engagement Session, San Francisco, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Brad and Lynlee's Engagement Session, San Francisco, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Brad and Lynlee's Engagement Session, San Francisco, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Brad and Lynlee's Engagement Session, San Francisco, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Brad and Lynlee's Engagement Session, San Francisco, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Cowboy up everybody!

This season has been the season for good old fashion cowboy and cowgirl weddings.  Jennifer and Shannon’s event was held at a small family owned winery over in Sunol, right out side of Pleasanton. Lots of close family and friends and no shortage of good times at this event. You could really get the sense that these two family’s were happy to see these kids get hitched. We had a great time shooting and wish both Shannon and Jennifer all the best. Now get along little doggie!

Chris and Christian

 

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Jennifer and Shannon's Wedding, Sunol, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

 

Lorraine and Caleb’s wedding was the small, close friend and family event that we both love.  He is from Florida and she is from New York.  They both made their way to the West Coast, met in San Francisco, and the rest is history.  Since the first time we met the two of them we couldn’t wait to be apart of their event.  The ceremony took place in the beautiful Redwood Grove at The U.C . Berkeley Botanical Gardens.  Weather could not have been better and the sunlight shining through the trees was quite a thing to see.  Following the ceremony, guests proceeded to the Joan Rock Mirov Room for the reception.  We are so happy for this light hearted couple and wish them all the best!

Chris and Christian

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer

Lorraine and Caleb's Wedding, Berkeley, CA - Bay Area Wedding Photographer