Elegant San Francisco Wedding

The elegance of this day from the home rented to get ready at the Marina to the old school church that will take your breath away… simple and rustic and lastly the grand views of the party in the Presidio were all the ingredients of this day.

 

Cori found a perfect home to get in located blocks from the Legion of Honor, and close enough to walk from her hair appointment at Face West in the marina District.  Plus, I just really loved the old school feeling of a San Francisco home.  After all the details and fun was captured here I hurried over to the church, Swedenborgian Church off of Lyon Street.  This church has it all from the textured stone building and old wooden doors and a beautiful garden attached to the inside that is so timelessly lit by side windows, a fireplace and wood treelike beams that provided a rustic and old world feel into this sacred moment.

 

The party!  Nothing isn’t beautiful in the Presidio, but the Golden Gate Club in particular has these magnificent windows that really allow you to take in the views.  The tables were arranged in long family style seating that really reminded me of the historical painting of The Last Supper, by Da Vinci.  My favorite most unique part of this day though was during cocktail hour when they had acrobatic dancers serving the champagne… Cori, the bride, is a beautiful silk dancer and incorporated her love of this into her wedding day seamlessly.

 

Cheers to a happy life!

 

 

 

Professional images

Just redesigning this website I kicked myself thinking I wish I had an updated photo to share.  There is always a reason to have a marketing shot captured.  Even if its just for social media (think Linkedin), or the unexpected conference you just got invited to.

I am happy to work with your style and branding look or give you ideas to play with.  Whatever you decide, its quick and easy with a fast turn around.

AT&T Park Engagement Session

I love when we can take San Francisco land marks, a couples passion for the city and all that it has to offer and bring it into a fun engagement session. Legion of Honor, Palace of Fine Arts, the San Francisco cable cars are all great spots to capture your love in the city, but if you are a huge sports fan why not use one of the best stadium’s as your backdrop! Go San Francisco Giants!

Portrait Design by Shanti wins Two Bright LIghts Editor Choice Award

As a testament to my outstanding clients, and my commitment to producing the best-of-the-best wedding photography, I am thrilled to announce that I have been selected as a winner of a 2014 Two Bright Lights Editors' Choice Award!

The award is given in recognition of the those whose number of published features in 2013 placed them among the top 5% of all Two Bright Lights members. Winners were published across many of the most respected lifestyle, wedding and other print and digital publications in the United States and worldwide.

I am honored to be part of this group of talented photographers and creative professionals. My features this past year have enabled me to increase exposure for my work, and I am thrilled to have been recognized for my endeavors.

In 2013, I had the privilege of being published in the following publications:

http://www.ilovefarmweddings.com/2013/05/23/amanda-will-san-gregorio-california-barn-wedding/

http://poptasticbride.com/2013/06/mountain-view-oakland-wedding/#.Uw-Cff10wpE

http://www.weddingwindow.com/blog/waterfront-wedding-rebecca-evan/

http://www.ilovefarmweddings.com/2013/06/05/jennifer-travis-half-moon-bay-california-wedding/

http://www.lovewedbliss.com/real-weddings/traditional-weddings/half-moon-bay-golf-links-wedding-from-portrait-design-by-shanti/

http://www.swoonedmagazine.com/blog/post/redwood_forest_wedding_california

http://www.diybride.com/blog/2013/08/19/lisa-heinzs-iridescent-diy-garden-wedding/

http://poptasticbride.com/2013/08/hotel-vitale-rooftop-wedding/#.Uw-Cqf10wpE

http://www.ceremonyblog.com/2013/10/01/real-wedding-amy-matt/

http://www.lucydylanweddings.com/2013/10/22/real-wedding-irene-dan/

http://blog.weddingstar.com/md-heart-of-san-francisco/

http://www.valleyandcoblog.com/2014/01/just-wed-a-classic-green-and-white-wedding/

http://www.brendasweddingblog.com/blogs/2014/1/20/a-purple-beach-wedding-along-the-coast-of-half-moon-bay-california

http://poptasticbride.com/2014/02/monterey-beach-wedding/#.Uw-C8_10wpE

Thanks to all of the other creative professionals who made these features possible!

To see more of my work, or to get in touch about my services, please visit www.portraitsbyshanti.com