Lake Temescal Wedding

Tucked away in the Oakland Hills is a gem of a spot called Lake Temescal.  Eve and Christian brought us our first Lake Temescal Wedding this past season and considering how often Chris and I shoot here it was about time!  Eve and Christian are a super fun couple who love to have a good time with the people they care about.  This wedding had all the things that make a wedding great.  The Temescal Beach House, a photo booth for folks to have a blast in, and home made treats from some of their close friends.  A lovely ceremony followed by good food and heart felt toasts led into dancing the night away.

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Beach house during wedding at Lake Temescal

Wedding guest at Lake Temescal wedding in Oakland

Bride applying boutonniere to Groom's lapele

Beach house at Lake Temscal in Oakland, CA

Woodcut with intials of Bride and Groom

Portrait of wedding officiant at Lake Temescal in Oakland

Detail of groom's tie and boutonniere in Oakland, CA

Homemade treats at Lake Temescal wedding

DIY wedding seating chart with clothespins

Groom waiting for ceremony to begin in Oakland

Bride during wedding ceremony in Oakland, CA

Family of bride watching ceremony at Lake Temescal wedding

Mother of bride speaking at wedding ceremony in Oakland

Wedding guest reading passage from book during ceremony

Detail of bride and groom holding hands during wedding ceremony in Oakland, CA

Guests during ceremony at Lake Temescal wedding

Bride and Groom exchanging rings during Lake Temescal wedding

Bride and Groom exchanging vows during ceremony at Lake Temescal

Bride and Groom kiss after ceremony at Lake Temescal wedding

Wedding rings on mossy stone at Lake Temescal wedding

Portrait of Bride and Groom

Bride and groom holding hands against grey wall in Oakland, CA

Detail of Bride's bare feet and Groom's shoes

Groom with wedding officiant at Lake Temescal Beach House

Wedding bouquet on stone in Oakland, CA

Wedding guest giving toast at Lake Temescal Beach House

Bride and Groom listening to toasts at Lake Temescal wedding

Beer kegs at Oakland wedding

Guests using photo booth at Lake Temescal wedding

Photo booth guest book detail

Guests dancing in Beach House at Lake Temesca

Groom playing guitar for Bride in Oakland, CA

Wedding guest watching groom perform song in Oakland, CA

Bride and Groom embrace

Young boys enjoying dessert bar at wedding

Groom and friends at Lake Temescal wedding

Stern Grove Wedding

Amber and Emma's weekday Stern Grove Wedding in San Francisco was a nice change of pace from the normal weekend routine.  The couple exchanged rings and shared vows beneath the towering redwoods in a small clearing just outside the old Trocadero House.  After the ceremony, friends and family moved up to the house for drinks and mingling.  Fine food and square dancing kept all in attendance comfortable and having a good ol' time.  Black Crown Stringband got the party started and had an easy going approach that helped every guest join in on the fun.  Never underestimate the entertainment value of a bluegrass band and some square dancing! Chris and Christian

Wedding at the Sesnon House

We love the coast as a general rule so to have the opportunity to get down to Santa Cruz and shoot Taran and Amy's wedding was a no-brainier!  In true Santa Cruz style, the atmosphere before the wedding was stress free and laid back. Good friends surrounded both the Bride and the Groom as they got ready for their big day. Then it was off to the Sesnon House across from Cabrillo College between Aptos and Santa Cruz for a lovely ceremony and fun reception.  Folks chatted and enjoyed beverages and then the DJ (Santa Cruz DJ Company) got things jumpin' late into the cool coastal evening.  Thanks to the couple for letting us work where we love to play! Chris and Christian

Golden Gate Park Wedding

Just like that June is almost over and our wedding season is in full swing!  We recently finished editing Jessica and Nathan's wedding whose event took us from the top of Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County to the Shakespeare Garden in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park and finally to the Potrero Hill neighborhood for their reception at the Axis Cafe.  Everything about this wedding was just right.  We had plenty of time for portraits of the bride and groom, the park made a lovely backdrop for a very heartfelt ceremony officiated by the grooms father, and it all wrapped up with a fun reception at one of our favorite San Francisco cafes.  We're excited to share these photos and wish Jess and Nathan all the best on their adventure together. Chris and Christian

Bride and Groom at Trojan Point on Mt. Tamalpais

Silhouette of bride and groom holding hands on Mt. Tamalpais

Grass blowing in the wind with soft focus bride and groom on Mt. Tamalpais

Bride and Groom standing on Highway 1 in Marin

Bride and Groom standing at rustic wooden fence in Marin

Bride and Groom embracing at Trojan Point on Mt. Tamalpais

Natural details of Trojan Point

Portrait of bride and groom on Mt. Tamalpais

Bride and Groom together amongst trees

Wedding setup at Shakespeare Garden in San Francisco

Wedding guests arriving to Shakespeare Garden in San Francisco

Detail of sun dial in Golden Gate Park

Musician performing at wedding in Golden Gate Park

Wedding bells at Shakespeare Garden in Golden Gate Park

Seated guests at Shakespeare Garden in Golden Gate Park

Guests at Golden Gate Park wedding

Father of Groom in Golden Gate Park

Groom walking to alter in Shakespeare Garden

Bride walking to alter in Shakespeare Garden

Bride walking down aisle in Golden Gate Park

Groom seeing Bride for first time in Golden Gate Park

Bride and Groom during ceremony at Shakespeare Garden

Bride smiling at guests in Golden Gate Park

Guests reading speech

Bride and Groom exchanging rings

Bride and Groom kissing at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco

Bride and Groom celebrating in Golden Gate Park

Bride and Groom walking down aisle in Shakespeare Garden

Groom hugging guest

Bride's bouquet in Golden Gate Park

Groom adjusting tie in Golden Gate Park

Bride, Groom, and Guests at Shakespeare Garden

Table detail at Axis Cafe

Axis Cafe in San Francisco, CA

Interior dining area at Axis Cafe in San Francisco

Wedding guest taking photo with iPhone

Wedding rings at Axis Cafe in San Francisco

Guest playing with baby

Lighting detail at Axis Cafe

Guest on patio area at Axis Cafe

Orchid detail

Group of people taking photos at Axis Cafe in San Francisco

Drink menu at Axis Cafe

Groom and guests on patio

Wedding MC's at Axis Cafe

Father of Bride giving toast

Bride and Groom celebrating

Wedding MC speaking at Axis Cafe

Mother of Bride giving toast

Wedding guests at Axis Cafe raising glasses

Guests staying warm at Axis Cafe in San Francisco

Cupcake with bike detail

Cupcakes with Golden Gate Bridge detail

Bride and Groom eating cupcakes at Axis Cafe

Father and daughter at Axis Cafe in San Francisco

Bride with friends at photobooth

Bride and Groom at photobooth

Photobooth fun at Axis Cafe in San Francisco

Wedding guests performing song at Axis Cafe

Oakland Senior Portraits

School is out and Summer is here but before we roll into our busy wedding season we took a look back at our late Winter and Spring workload.  We realized that this past year brought us the opportunity to work with some awesome high school seniors.  We have always been into doing senior portrait sessions and this year had the chance to work with great folks from the far reaches of Contra Costa county and all throughout Berkeley and Oakland.  We approach these sessions in a candid fashion and always keep them lighthearted and fun.  We're looking forward to working with another round of young people next year. Chris and Christian

High school senior sitting in suit jacket at Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA

High school senior in tshirt in Berkeley, CA

High school senior on stone bridge in Berkeley, CA

High school senior wearing San Francisco Giants hat

High school senior sitting on log in Oakland, CA

High school senior being casual in Oakland, CA

High school senior in Berkeley, CA

High school senior walking at Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA

High school senior at Live Oak Park in Berkeley, CA