I have nothing against cats, but I have to admit, I am a dog person. Could be because I am slightly allergic to them, that in my opinion they don’t do much, and they are ill-tempered when they feel like it. Dogs on the other hand… Tails wagging, happy to see you, greeting you at the door; now this is my kind of animal. Maybe that’s why Kristina and I got along so well. She’s a dog lover, as is Tri. Maybe I’ve said this before? I don’t know, it’s too cold in my house to worry about these things. (Our heater crapped out, it’s 50 degrees inside, and no one can get here for 2 more days. Brilliant). Either way, I was thrilled to photograph their wedding and reception at the Julia Morgan Ballroom in downtown San Francisco. Actually, the ceremony was held in the lobby of The Merchants Exchange, which was a very cool space in its own right, but I digress…
We had a gorgeous day, everything went to plan, and the girls ordered pizza in the room while getting ready, which means I got to eat pizza in the room. It also made me fearful that someone would slop marinara on the dress, but that didn’t happen either. Phew. What follows are some great photos from a fine day.
Enjoy!
Kristina + Tri
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Posted in Weddings and Engagements | Tagged Downtown San Francisco Wedding, Julia Morgan Ballroom Wedding, Mercantile Exchange Wedding, San Franicsco Wedding Photographer, Wedding Photojournalist | 1 Comment »
November 14, 2011 by Todd
When your name is John John, you’re gonna have fun in life; that’s just a given. Of course you’re going to snag a beautiful bride and party down with all of your amazing friends, because that’s what people who carry the name of John John do.
And so on an autumnal weekend day in the Shakespeare Gardens, nestled within the Presidio, Rachelle and John merged their lives as one. For as much as they love to laugh, joke, and have a great time, it was so moving to see these two lock eyes with everyone watching, and confess their love and commitment to each other. I was honored to be there and capture their day.
Come take a look at this fun and fantastic wedding!
Even though this is one of the last photographs of the day, I couldn't resist showing it first. I couldn't believe our luck at GG Park. We had such great light and very few people to work around. Wedding magic kicks ass!
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November 10, 2011 by Todd
Been waiting to write this one up for a while. So much love here, it was crazy. The ceremony was gorgeous; the site, the words, and the moments as well. When the officiant opened his mouth for the first time and spoke, I think rays of light emanated forth, and thus, I shed but a single tear. That’s saying something – for my tears are as valuable as Phoenix tears – they can mend any wound. But enough Harry Potter trivia and silliness. Scott and Jeanne do share an insane amount of love, and it was a wedding I was proud to photograph and attend.
We had lots of luck, from an amazing spot, great light, and some rain that was in the forecast, but held off for just long enough. Come on up to Mt. Tam with me and check out this amazing wedding!
In the trees at the Amphitheatre atop Mt. Tamalpais.
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I’ve been looking forward to this one for a while. When Betsy, Michael, and I talked about the wedding and location, I was fired up to photograph a gorgeous spot so close to my own backyard. Chateau La Joye is just over the hill on the way to the ocean via Old La Honda Road. Along this road, I’ve done the following: bicycled, picked fresh Chanterelle mushrooms, foraged on wild blackberries, and surfed the wild waters just a bit further down the road. Why not add a wedding to the list?
And so it was that Betsy and Michael got hitched in front of family and good friends in a beautiful place.
Glowing in the woods.
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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Chataeu La Joye Wedding, Country Wedding, Half Moon Bay Wedding, Photo Journalistic Wedding Photography, San Francisco Wedding Photographer, San Francisco Wedding Photography | 1 Comment »
When you know the love is there, it makes the day that much more special. Liz and Mike are in love. I know, because they are friends of mine. I see them goof around, throw looks, and they have successfully camped together and are still a couple. That’s the ultimate test I tell you! Mike loves to laugh. Liz loves board games at any hour. And they both enjoy a good vaso de vino when the time is right (when is it not?). So it’s fitting that we decided to get some cool shots at the amazing Castello di Amirosa. This place is pretty cool. The basic story is a very rich man imported stone from old degrading European castles and made his own in Napa. They make a pretty damn good wine too (well, many actually). Here are a few from the day, pre-wine tasting!
Enjoy!
Circa 16th Century Wine Press in the background. Liz, doing some pressing of her own.
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Filing through the database and cleaning out some files to make room for more, I came across this pic of Yukon. This was a hike we did in June after that weird late season rain. The wind was blowing on top of the ridge, but the light was good. He sat still just long enough for me to grab a few nice frames. He’s grown so much since then – mentally and physically – and he now weighs in at a little over 60 pounds ( he’s not done yet!). He retrieves like nobody’s business, and duck season is only a few short weeks away. I can’t wait for his first hunt, and many more to come. Of course there will be more photos following his progress, but in the meantime…
Yukon, giving his best "Blue Steel"
Have a great day everyone.
See you down the road.
- Todd
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Wait for it. Wait for it. Wait… for… it… Done. Robert and Niki complete the craziness that was 15 engagement sessions discounted at a crazy good price on The Wedding Channel’s website, in a Groupon style deal. It was a lot of work, but I got to meet so many amazing people, share a few hours with them, and stoke them out with some great pictures and my sometimes wild antics. I often did most of the talking, and our subjects often included my current hobbies, such as backyard chickens, beekeeping, surfing, yoga, sailing, cycling, foraging for wild mushrooms (not the loopy type), hunting, and my new pup. Within all this blabbering, I was seeking one thing, an in with my clients. A door to something they enjoy, thus a mutual relationship, and the doors of safeguarding being broken down. I always say, “The best photos on our session will come towards the end.” Once again, it was so true.
Take a look for yourself.
Nicely backlit, Niki and Robert have plenty of reasons to smile.
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September 28, 2011 by Todd
Met Shannon and Joe downtown. Joe was having a beer to ‘calm the nerves’ as it were. Once again, I heard the old,
“Oh, we don’t photograph well,” line. Yeah yeah. That’s like telling me I can’t do it, and you know, that’s only going to make me try harder 
So with a beer in the belly and our light fading fast, we got to it. So should you. Get to looking at these photos!
Starting out with a great view of the city.
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Posted in Weddings and Engagements | Tagged San Francisco Engagement Photos, San Francisco Wedding Photography, SF Wedding Photographer, Urban Engagement Photography | 1 Comment »
September 23, 2011 by Todd
Indian Summers suck when you’re getting married. Guys are in suits, brides are in big ol’ dresses, and the wedding party will get noticeably more inebriated as they try to stay hydrated with gin and tonics. Let me tell you, Santa Rosa can get hot too, even on a normal day in the summer. But guess what, that wasn’t the case for Yuri and Jenny’s wedding. The crazy cool summer weather continued on, and the stars aligned for these two lovebirds. The wedding and reception were held on the lovely grounds at the Vitner’s Inn. The setting was gorgeous, the food was great, and the day went smooth as butter. And the last tidbit was thanks to a lovely lady named Lindsey who just started her new wedding coordination biz, called Ooh La La Weddings. If you’re up in Santa Rosa and want a smooth wedding day, contact this gal!
Back to Yuri and Jenny… actually, I have nothing more to say. I’m not a talker… not a talker… (Love Vince Vaughn!)
In the vinyard with sunflares, love, and great light.
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September 16, 2011 by Todd
This one has been a long time coming. Well, the blog yes, but also this marriage. Heather and I met way back a few years ago at a bridal show…somewhere… I can’t even remember now. Then we touched base, the three of us, at the studio in SF. It was a go from there, as Chip and I got on like long lost brothers. We were talking about surfing, camping, his two boys, and everything else that was streaming out as we finished each others sentences. I think Heather was a go from the start, but gotta get the hubby’s approval for some stuff, right? JK!
As the three of us raced around with our lives, Firefighter, Project Manager, and lowly photographer, we somehow managed to meet up one fine day in Livermore at Murietta’s Well. The weather was perfect – not too hot – and we had nice light into the evening. The grounds were gorgeous, and the barrel room had just the right amount of grit, edgy and soft light, and ambiance to round it out. Not much more you could ask for. I’ll let you visit the inside to see for yourself.
Enjoy!
Heather and Chip, lookin on together.
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