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The best Colorful Photoshoot Locations in San Francisco, California

It’s no secret that San Francisco is known for its cute homes, colorful corners, and hilly streets. There are a TON of amazing backdrops for photos in the area, but how do you go about narrowing down the best ones for your own photos or your clients? How do you find the secret colorful walls, homes, and hidden corners without spending hours upon hours searching? Well, lucky for you I’ve done all the work for you! 🎉

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How I Got Started Using Imagen This blog post and review has been a long time coming! I first heard about AI (artificial intelligence) editing a few years ago from a fellow photographer. At the time I was still working on perfecting my own style so I wasn’t ready to dive into training a system […]

Photographers

Imagen AI Editing Review from a Professional Photographer

There are so many choices when it comes to wedding locations in the San Francisco Bay Area! We have everything from wine country castles, vineyards, and historic buildings/mansions; to redwoods, restaurants, beaches, and gardens. We also have some amazing modern, urban, and industrial locations that are the perfect blank slate for making your day feel […]

Couples

Best Modern, Urban, and Industrial Wedding Venues in the San Francisco Bay Area

Have you ever wanted to plan and execute your own photoshoot concept? In the world of weddings this is called a “styled shoot,” and in the world of commercial and editorial photography it’s called a “test shoot.” As a new photographer these style/test shoots are essential to be able to start your brand and show […]

Brands

Monochrome Floral Fashion Photoshoot + How to Plan a Test Shoot or Styled Shoot

Fall is quickly approaching and you know what that means? Mini photo sessions! These short sessions are a more affordable and easy way to quickly update your photos each year. Come with your partner, family, pet(s), or just yourself! As I’ve done in years past, this year I’ll also be hosting mini photo sessions on […]

Brands, Couples, Dogs, Photographers

2024 Fall Mini Photo Sessions in the San Francisco Bay Area

When Kerry and Travis reached out to me they told me they were “sold” once they saw a photo on my website home page with a couple holding disco balls in front of their faces (they’re talking about this engagement session). Of course I was quickly sold on them as well! Kerry enjoys books and […]

Couples

Berkeley California Engagement Photos with Books, Flowers, and a Colorful Mural

I recently had the honor of photographing Bubbles and Rainier (two adorable Samoyeds) at Creative Space Studios in Dublin, CA. Their owners were interested in creative, colorful, and whimsical sets; which was perfect for what I love to do! In fact, I already had a handful of concepts in mind! So I got to work […]

Brands

Colorful, Fun, and Creative Studio Dog Photoshoot with Samoyeds

Come along with me to the largest wedding I’ve photographed thus far in my career (and the longest blog post I’ve ever made)! The two-tiered Plaza Del Sol at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is the backdrop for a truly show-stopping wedding day that overflowed with a sea of white flowers and orchids, accented […]

Couples

Luxury Indian Jewish Wedding at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

When Emily said she had been waiting years for the day when she could email me to take her wedding photos at San Francisco City Hall, I was so incredibly flattered! Plus she’s a wedding photographer too?! Amazing!! It was kind of a pinch me moment when I realized I’ve been in business long enough […]

Couples

Pink Disco California Elopement at San Francisco City Hall

May is celiac disease awareness month, so as someone with celiac disease for many years (you can read about my story here), I wanted to share my favorite tried and true gluten-free snacks, treats, and staples! Of course taste is very personal, so you may or may not love my favorites but at least it […]

Personal

The Best Tasting Gluten-Free Foods For People with Celiac Disease

As a wedding photographer who typically spends 8 hours running around taking photos on a wedding day, there’s a lot of gear that I bring with me! Of course there are my cameras (2 of them), lenses (4 of my faves), flashes (4 plus 2 backup), light stands (2), and other gear directly related to […]

Photographers

6 Non-Camera-Related Things Every Wedding Photographer Should Bring to a Wedding Day

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