Anniversary photo session in San Francisco

Earlier this Spring we met up with Hannah and Greg in San Francisco to celebrate and photograph their wedding anniversary. Hannah and Greg were in town visiting from Texas and were excited to take photos to remember their trip. We had such a nice time working with these two as we explored the Presidio and nearby Crissy Field. Celebrating their anniversary with new portraits has become a tradition of theirs and we are so happy to have been part of that.

Chris and Christian

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Wedding at the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden and Alumni House

We photographed Jessica and Moi's wedding at the UC Berkeley Botanical Garden and Alumni House last fall. They had a beautiful wedding ceremony surrounded by towering redwoods, family, and friends. After a very sweet exchange of vows the couple and all of their guests moved over to the Alumni House on the UC Berkeley campus. While good food and great times were being had a few close friends and relatives wished the couple well with some very colorful speeches about their youth and how they first crossed paths. Jessica and Moi met one evening at a club in El Salvador where Moises was playing piano. It was only fitting that he play something for the bride and their guests during the reception. It's clear that these two will have lots of support along the way from their two great families who care are very much for both of them.

Chris & Christian

Bride and her bridesmaids at the UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens

Wedding guests in the Mather Redwood Grove

Bride walking beneath redwoods with father

UC Berkeley Botanical Garden Wedding

Wedding at UC Berkeley Botanical Garden

Wedding musicians at UC Berkeley Botanical Garden

Bridesmaid gives a reading during wedding ceremony at UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens

Bride and Groom Kiss

Bilingual seating arrangement for wedding

Guests looking at wedding favors

Guest during wedding cocktail hour

Succulent wedding favors and wedding cake

Wedding guests at UC Berkeley Alumni House having a good time

Wedding guests at UC Berkeley Alumni House

Candid photo of bridesmaid giving toast at UC Berkeley Alumni House

Bridesmaid giving speech at UC Berkeley wedding

Groom playing piano for Bride at UC Alumni House

Wedding guests dancing at UC Berkeley Alumni House

Small business portraits in Oakland

Tiffany Whipps, a local jewelry designer based in Oakland, had us come out to her studio in the Uptown neighborhood and shoot some small business portraits and process photos. We had a great time watching her create a few of her signature pieces while we snapped away.  Tiffany is a recent transplant from Portland and we really enjoyed welcoming her into our lovely neighborhood and helping her feel established with some new images in her super cute studio space.  You can check out her work during first fridays in downtown Oakland or on her Esty page.

Chris and Christian

Portrait of jewelry designer Tiffany Whipps

Small business portraits in Oakland

Tiffany Whipps at work in Oakland

Detail photo of jewelry tools and parts

Jewelry designer working in Oakland

Candid small business portrait in Oakland

Oakland small business portrait of Tiffany Whipps

Engagement session in Burlingame

It's not often that we have a chance to shoot engagement sessions but when we do it's always a good time and we quickly remember how much we love doing them.  Not long ago, we headed down to the south bay to the cute town of Burlingame and met up with Laura and her fiance Eric. We met them at their apartment and strolled around their neighborhood where we took photos as spots and light presented themselves. It was a real treat chatting with this lovely couple and getting a feel for what they were planning for their out of state wedding this summer. We have a feeling that Laura and Eric will have a great time tying the knot and wish them all the best and safe travels.

Cheers,

Chris and Christian

Couple hanging out in apartment engagement session

Engagement session in Burlingame

Engaged couple in front of natural wall

Burlingame engagement session

Couple in front of brick building

Intimate wedding in Bolinas

A few weeks back we made our way up the coast to photograph Nathan and Minna's intimate wedding in Bolinas. Their ceremony took place in a small chapel and was short, sweet, and simple. They tied the knot in front of just us and our favorite officiant Elizabeth Rivers. We love having the opportunity to document small weddings and always feel lucky to be part of such a personal moment. After their ceremony, we took Nate and Minna down the street for some portraits. The tide was high and beach access was not going to be easy so we hopped in the car and went exploring.  We managed to find a lovely spot just a short drive away with beach access and some great landscapes to use for couple portraits. We really enjoyed working with Nathan and Minna and appreciate being part of their very special day.

Chris and Christian