Clothing Store

Recently, I spent the day on a fashion shoot for M Clothing, a small boutique clothing store in the Bay Area. Everyone from the store was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable about the styles we were creating. It was awesome to have a store full of high fashion to serve as my wardrobe department throughout the shoot. Originally, I had intended to do a lot more shooting outside and on location, but the owner liked the studio shots so much that we stayed indoors longer than expected. Now I just have to arrange for another shoot to do all of the outdoor shots I still have in my mind!

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April and Chris are having a little girl!

A little over three years ago, Katie and I filmed April and Chris' wedding in northern California. They are a remarkable couple and I loved working with them back then. Before their wedding, we filmed a "Love Story" video in the Japanese Gardens of Golden Gate Park and it quickly became apparent that: #1 these two are going to be together for the rest of their lives and #2 these two are goofballs in love (and I mean that in the very best way!). When their wedding day came and went, we were blessed to work with such a fun energetic couple and create an amazing video. A few weeks ago they April called me with the news that she was pregnant with a little girl! We talked for a while (I love to catch up with past clients) about the new directions that their lives had taken. Chris serves in the Air Force and is currently stationed in New Mexico, but soon will be transferring to the Los Angeles Air Force Base - so I'm looking forward to surfing with them soon! April told me that they were coming out to California for a few days and wanted me to take maternity shots for her. I knew already that we were going to get some great outside-the-box shots for them and they didn't disapoint. Congratulations again guys!

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Sarah and Eric - The Video!

Earlier this year we filmed the wedding of Sarah and Eric at the Palm Event Center. Last year we filmed her sister Amie's wedding, so we knew we were in for a treat with them. Their family is incredibly close, which made for lots of touching moments. It's really amazing that each sister had such unique and beautiful weddings. But the really amazing thing is how their different personalities come out in the video.

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Bridal Shoot in Yosemite

Yesterday, I worked with Heather for a bridal shoot in Yosemite. Obviously having a beautiful bride makes it easy, but the fall colors were simply amazing! We spent the better part of the afternoon in a few different locations, including the old Hetch Hetchy Rail Road. The weather was great and we were even able to take the convertible (I love California). Heather told me she thought she looked like a mermaid in the last series of shots, so I made a quick lighting change to make the rocks go blue and look the look!

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Stephanie and Joe

I first met Stephanie and Joe last week during their friends' (and maid of honor) wedding so I knew that this was going to be a fun shoot. Stephanie and Joe have an amazing group of friends and a loving family. There were touching moments of tears and moments complete laughter and joy. And at the end of the night, no one wanted to leave the jumping dance floor. Throughout the entire beautiful wedding at the Copper River Country Club, the love between them shown on everyone.

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