San Francisco Engagement Session: Robert and Vicky

Meet Robert and Vicky! I met up with them Halloween day after several reschedules due to rain. This day was meant to be because we couldn't have asked for nicer weather. We started our session at the Presidio and after touring the location for a bit (a.k.a. getting lost) we made our way over to Baker Beach.

Robert and Vicky were so cute and into each other, we had a ball laughing at the interesting sights at the beach, lol! This Harley lovin' couple was so fun to shoot, I look forward to the wedding day! Here are some of my favorite photos from our session:

MASS PICTURE POST!

I'm so behind on my blogging that it's a shame! It's a blessing though, because I've been busy :). Here are a handful of teaser pics to catch up! Will be creating slideshows soon.

An Intro to an Engagement Session…

Your engagement session is approaching. Here are few tips to get ready to make the most of your day.

1. Location: Choose a location that represents you as a couple. If you hate sand and water, then the beach would not be ideal. We can visit multiple places if they are within a 5 mile radius of the original location.

2. Wardrobe: I always get asked: “What should we wear?” I say “Wear what you feel good in”. Although, I don’t mean sweats and flip flops! Avoid fabrics that become “wrinkly” easily, such as linen. Try not to wear clothing with patterns or colors that are too busy or light colored bottoms (sitting in grass or on rocks will cause stains). As you are planning your wardrobe, consider clothing that compliments what you both are wearing. Denim, soft colors, and neutrals (black, brown, etc.) always work. Also, keep in mind the location(s) of the session. If we are hiking through a forest, you may not want to wear a dress and heels or a suit and dress shoes. If in doubt, bring a backup outfit. Plan to carry light items, so keep the purse/bag, cell phones in the car. I can carry other small items, such as keys or chapstick, in my bag.

3. Appearance: ALWAYS bring lipgloss/chapstick, lotion, mirror, small comb/brush. I will be doing close ups so it’s best to be prepared if skin gets dry or hair gets misplaced. Also, get some rest. I want to go everywhere in our selected location so be ready to walk, most people end up tired after our session so be sure you are well rested.

4. Be prepared to have fun. This session is for you. Nothing is too goofy or mushy. I want you to have pictures that make you smile for years to come.

Rashad and Nicka

Meet this oh, so cute couple: Rashad and Nicka. I know Nicka through a department we both used to work in some time back. A mutual friend mentioned my photography business and now they have become "one of my upcoming wedding couples". We got together this past January to do this fun engagement session and I have to say the happiness shown between these two is contagious. I find myself still smiling.

We had a great time in the city and it amazes me how blessed I am to get such great couples who are up for anything. Including, me dragging them around the Piers and Fisherman's Wharf.

Their big day is September 26th, send them many blessings!!!

Destination Paradise--Edwin and Sherry

Warm weather. Luxury resort. Beautiful beaches. Meet Edwin and Sherry. These lovebirds decided to tie the knot at the beautiful Waikiki Moana Surfrider hotel in Honolulu. I was very thankful that they decided to go with me to photograph their special day--of course to go to Hawaii :) but also to share this special day with one of my close buddies, Sherry.

We started this special weekend with a quick engagement session around the hotel.

Then came the big day..

Edwin was such a handsome groom and Sherry was a beautiful bride.


There were smiles everywhere.



Congratulations Edwin and Sherry! Wishing you many years of happiness.

Love is in the air...again! George and Monique...

I received an email as a referral from a couple who knows a previous couple I photographed. Meet George and Monique! These adorable lovebirds live on opposite sides of the US but you couldn't tell by the way they interact. They have fun...and I had fun photographing them. We talked and talked..but we also took pictures. They were game for anything (even walking in the COLD water)...and they also had their own ideas. They are getting married in Southern California and I'm sure she will be a beautiful bride and he will be a handsome groom!! Congratulations George and Monique.