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A black and white photo of a smiling woman in a strapless wedding dress and a man in a tuxedo, standing together and looking at each other against a plain wall.
Two people posing on a city street corner with a historic government building in the background, near Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco.
A decorated wedding cake with seashell decor, topped with white icing flowers and draped with a white, pleated fabric skirt, sitting on a red tiled floor.
Blurry photo of two women standing apart against a beige tiled wall, one dressed in a black blazer and pants, the other in a light-colored dress holding a bouquet of flowers.
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A layered photograph of a wedding couple standing in front of a house, with the bride in a white dress holding a small purse, and the groom in a tuxedo holding a pink bouquet, both wearing sunglasses.
A woman in a white strapless wedding dress and a man in a black suit stand together, smiling softly in a wooden-paneled room.
Wooden double doors with glass windows labeled 'Telephone' in a hallway with cream walls and red flooring, featuring red and yellow informational signs on the walls.
A man in a suit and sunglasses standing outside through a glass block window, with reflections creating a distorted view.
A bride in a white wedding dress and veil holding a bouquet of red and pink flowers, standing inside a grand architectural hall with ornate decorations and large decorative urns.
Couple in wedding attire standing on a circular bench inside a courtyard with a large tree and plants, natural light coming from an opening in the ceiling.
A woman in a bridal gown and lace veil standing indoors beside a stone railing with a bouquet of flowers, in black and white.
A black-and-white photo of a newlywed couple hugging in front of a classic car, with the woman holding a large bouquet of flowers, on an open road near the beach.
Two women sitting on the floor of a bus. One woman is dressed in a black and white striped outfit, and the other in a white dress. The woman in the white dress has her arm around the woman in the striped outfit. The bus interior, including seats, yel
A couple dressed in wedding attire, standing on a city street corner beneath street signs for Mason and Sacramento, with buildings and a clear blue sky in the background.
A black and white photo of two hands, a man’s hand in a suit and a woman’s hand with a ring, touching in front of the ocean at the beach.
Street scene with a dim sum restaurant and a beauty salon, people standing outside, parked cars, and buildings with fire escapes.
A bride and groom walking across a crosswalk in front of city hall, with the bride in a white wedding gown and the groom in a tuxedo.
A person in formal attire is cutting a slice of cake on a table outdoors during daytime. The table has a white tablecloth and a bouquet of pink flowers wrapped with a ribbon. There is a decorated handbag or purse on the ground behind the table.
A bride and groom holding hands, with the focus on their hands and partial view of their outfits. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress and the groom is in a dark suit.
A couple dressed in formal wedding attire standing in front of City Lights Bookstore, a bookstore with large glass windows displaying books.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom standing on a grassy field with trees in the background.
A wedding ceremony outdoors on a sunny day, with the bride and groom embracing in the center, surrounded by family and friends on a manicured lawn with modern buildings and a swimming pool in the background.
A woman in a white dress, possibly a wedding gown, sitting in the backseat of a car, looking out the window with sunlight on her face.
A black-and-white photo showing a reflection of a woman in a storefront window. The woman is wearing a strapless dress with a floral pattern and a corset overlay. The scene includes urban buildings and parked cars in the background.
A woman in a white dress holding a white handbag with a floral design, standing on a sidewalk while a man in a black suit bends down slightly.
Close-up of a man and woman standing outdoors, focusing on their lower bodies. The man is wearing black shoes and dark pants, while the woman is wearing white shoes and a white, embroidered dress. They are on a green sidewalk with black metal chairs
A couple holding hands and smiling, standing in a grand hall with ornate architectural details. The woman is in a white dress and holding a bouquet; the man is in a dark suit. There are chairs on the left and decorative sculptures on the right.
A bride and groom standing next to a black convertible car on a beach parking lot, with the ocean and beach in the background under a blue sky
A bride and groom are standing close indoors with a large stained glass window behind them. The bride is holding a bouquet of flowers and wearing a veil, and they are about to kiss.
Three people holding small key rings against a blue sky, with one person wearing glasses and a suit, and two others with visible hair and skin tones.
A bride and groom sitting in a convertible car, looking at each other, on a city street with buildings and parked cars in the background.
A pigeon on a city street with two people standing nearby and a gray car parked on the right. The background shows storefronts and a sidewalk.
A wedding ceremony with one woman holding a bouquet of white flowers, smiling, and three other people in formal attire standing in front of a red and gold building.
A blurry image of a white cup or container with some small objects or items on top, set against a dark red or maroon background.
Close-up of a couple dressed in formal attire standing on a sidewalk, with only their lower bodies visible. The woman is wearing a white satin dress, white high heels, and holding a white handbag with flower details. The man is dressed in black dress
Interior of an ornate historic building with a grand staircase, chandeliers, detailed wall and ceiling decorations, and two people descending the stairs.
A man in a tuxedo and a woman in a wedding dress walking together on a city street at a crosswalk.
A woman in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet of white flowers, wearing a veil, smiling widely in an indoor setting.
A black and white photo of a couple in formal attire inside an ornate hall with large arched windows and decorated ceilings. The woman in a white dress is smiling and looking at the man, who is holding a bouquet and looking forward.


Intimate Weddings, Elopements, Portraiture, + Documentary Family Sessions

San Francisco Bay Area + Destination

My very favorite way to photograph through life is the snapshot. Here’s a little effort to share more of my world on here and an ode to Oakland, SF, and this beautiful place we get to live and make work. Some snapshots from recent days. ✨

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Some in between moments of Dorothy getting ready at @willowcampstinson. ✨

Film wedding photographer Marin
Candid Elopement Photographer
Bolinas Wedding Photographer
Light as protagonist ✨

For Elaine & Ethan on film in Oakland last Fall. 🎞️

Film Wedding Photographer
Creative Portrait
Photographer for Artists
Storytelling Photography
Oakland Photographer
A few more from Katherine & Eoin’s sweet City Hall elopement last month. 🌷