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

 

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

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

 

 

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

It’s lookin’ like Fall has arrived in the Bay Area!  A few weeks back we met up with Jean and Zach to take some fun engagement photos.  We had planned on meeting at the Berkeley Marina but as we arrived the fog had rolled in and it was breezy and cold!  We decided that a backup location was needed and we quickly remembered an area around the North Berkeley BART station.  When our couple arrived they were relieved to hear our back up plan and after a short drive we got down to business.

These guys were so easy to photograph and we really enjoyed working with them.  With more engagement sessions on the way we’re excited for the new Fall flavor!

Chris and Christian

Several months back, Shirley and Aaron came to us interested in having us photograph their wedding ceremonies.  Yes, plural.  This was our first time shooting multiple events for the same couple and we were very excited to be involved.  The first ceremony took place in Sea Ranch, CA, a small beach town a few hours north of San Francisco.  We met Shirley and Aaron, along with a few of their closest family members, at the very unique Sea Ranch Chapel.  The ceremony was brief but there was no shortage of heart felt wishes and happiness.  After the vows were exchanged we all met up at a home for food, conversation, and mingling.

Two days later, we met Shirley and Aaron at their home in downtown Petaluma and took a short walk to the Petaluma Women’s Club for their official ceremony in front of all their friends and family.  The reception was potluck style and everyone brought a yummy dish to share.  Folks were also treated to an hour of live music by some of the couples musical colleagues.

Both of these days had so many things that made them great, but for us the highlights were definitely the great music, the tree planting ceremony, the unique Sea Ranch Chapel, and all of the opportunities to shoot this great couple on their own.

Chris and Christian

We recently photographed Phil and Carina’s wedding at the Terrace Room at The Lake Merritt Hotel in Oakland.  The venue was awesome and we wanted to put together a quick sneak peek. We love to travel to new places and document weddings from here to there but Oakland will always be home.  It was so great being apart of Phil and Carina’s event and we’ll make sure to bring to light the full monty in a few weeks. Thanks for staying tuned!

Chris and Christian

A few months back we met with Bobbie and Ineca to discuss photographing their upcoming wedding in the Summer of 2012.  They had mentioned an interest in scheduling an engagement session and we jumped at the opportunity to have some time to work with them sooner than later.  Straight from the start, the couple were vocal about their love for Oakland and our shoot locations held special significance to the both of them.  We started our session at the Skyline Serpentine Prairie in Redwood Regional Park where we spent over an hour shooting in sweet golden light and wide open spaces.  To top it off, they brought along their 2 super cute pugs, Romeo and Beau.

We hopped in the car and after a short drive we finished our session at Lake Merritt in Downtown Oakland.  The lake and surrounding cityscape gave us a nice variety to work with. Our shoot with Bobbie and Ineca was super fun and it was a great way to get know the couple before their wedding next year.

Chris and Christian

Erica and Jim’s wedding was light, casual, friendly, and super fun!  Their ceremony took place at the U.C. Botanical Gardens in the shade of the Mather Redwood Grove.  Close family and friends were in attendance for the saying of vows and to cheer on the newlyweds as they began their lives together.  After a short and sweet ceremony the two of us split up.  Christian hopped in the car and booked over the to reception site to grab detail photos before the guests arrived.  Meanwhile,  I accompanied the couple across the street to the Japanese Gardens to take some photos of just the two of them.

The super cute and well thought out reception took place in Tilden Park at the Laurel Grove.  Under the shade of large trees and brightly colored parasols, folks enjoyed the beautiful afternoon.  A live band, food, libations, and games made the afternoon pleasureable and the time just slipped on by.  Too fast for our taste!

We had a great time and love light hearted events like this!

Cheers,

Chris and Christian

About a year ago we began shooting engagement sessions with some of our wedding clients.  In the beginning it was a slow roll but after a few sessions under our belt things started to pick up and this year eSessions have just taken off!  Lately we’ve been out capturing images of newly engaged couples multiple times in a week.  We’re really excited to have the opportunity to capture these moments and be apart of all these new beginnings.  Below is a collection of some of our recent sessions.

Best,

Chris and Christian