Author: Shanti

Everyone, meet Katie. She is the beautiful young lady who decided to surprise her mom and dad for their 25th wedding anniversary with a gift of a family portrait. Katie is also my wonderful intern who does a lot of my behind the scenes work. I am a believer in fate, and I found Katie doing a college project on the beach during sunset while photographing another family. We instantly clicked and the rest is history! I love that our paths met this way.

I had such an amazing time getting to know this family. Such fun and laughter all the way through it. Katie's Dad even surprised her mom with a new wedding ring… I felt so honored to be able to witness this. Although her brother Adam was less than comfortable getting his feet sandy and freezing his butt off, he was a good sport about it, and if you ask me, brought the flavor needed to make this THEIR portrait. It truly does capture their soul. I love it! Happy Anniversary!

I am still in awe of the luck given to me when Irina and Todd entered my life. You may recognize this couple from my stowe lake engagement session in an earlier posting. From the beginning, Irina has given me every angle and option to 100% use my creativity and talents to its fullest. She, herself, is an amazing visionary, who knows the look and feel that she wanted portrayed on her wedding day. Thank you for letting me capture it.

Irina and Todd gave Shannon and I a 5 hour window and a tour bus to tour around the city with the bridal party and basically have a blast! The wedding and reception itself was located at the JW Marriot in Union Square. Fabulous venue, and an elegant wedding it was! Irina and Todd party'd until late that evening, finishing up with some night shots in Union Square. Oh, its everything I love to do.

Thank you, Irina and Todd for such a great experience. And a shout out to my amazing associate photographer, Shannon, who with out her, I wouldn't be complete.

When asked to capture portraits here on the coastside, everyone assumes it has to be on the beach (which, if I have to be honest, is my favorite place too), but there are just so many places I have discovered and am still discovering here on the coast and in the bay area. Not to mention if its beach you want, how many different looks we have to offer here! From San Gregorio, Miramar, and Montara, three of my favorites and all so different! I love Northern California and all it has to offer in terms of beauty! I couldn't imagine doing this anywhere else! These are all images captured here on the coast, enjoy!