East Bay Mommies Fall photo session

My friend Krista has asked me if I could take pictures of 9 16 months old including her child. I was delighted!! I knew that it is going to be challenging to get some good photos of the children in 2 hours but I think that everyone had fun! The adorable toddlers look pretty relaxed and comfortable with me during the whole time. I also would like to thank to all of the parents who helped me to entertain the children while I was taking pictures of them. I could have not done it without their help. I have many favorites and like always I had a hard time to pick some out!

Enjoy the photos and any comment is welcome!

Meredith and Adam's wedding

Meredith and Adam's wedding was the icing on the cake for this year's wedding season! Such an elegant, stylish and unique wedding. Meredith has Scottish roots and because of that Adam and his groomsmen were wearing kilts. I started taking pictures of Meredith at the Orchard Hotel in SF and from there we headed over to the Yerba Buena Center. The bridal party among with the couple got tons of attention from tourists. From here we took the limousine again to the SF City Club where Meredith and Adam's wedding ceremony and reception took place. SF City Club is one of the most beautiful venues I have ever photographed.

The following vendors made Meredith and Adam's day very special.

I DO! Wedding & Event Design Ranna Silveira 415-246-8840
DJ Richard Arroyo 510-390-6447
City Club Alison Bianchetti 415-362-2480
Ambassador Rolls Scott 888-989-0185
Ceremony Pat Palmer 415-305-4250
Makeup artist Feliz Dubois 510-282-9486
Amanda Warden hairdresser 925-586-5690
Cakework 821-1333
Orchard Hotel 415-362-8878
Buckets of Blooms Jeannine 510-604-9660
Bagpiper Jeff 925-200-0211

I have tons of favorite photos and I had the hardest time ever to pick out the ones I love.

Enjoy the photos!!


An artistic shot of Meredith's gorgeous dress.


Bride to be. I got this moment in the car.


Meredith and Adam with their bridal party at the Yerba Buena Center.


The couple in front of the Moma. They had their second date at the museum.


I do!!


Meredith's Mom and Dad had a classic photo like this taken in the limo on their wedding day and Meredith asked me to take the same photo on her wedding day. I hope that they will like it!

La Tanyua's portrait session

My dear friend La Tanyua has asked me to take pictures of her for her website. She told me that she prefers a place with flowers or a waterfall since it complements the most what she does. She started her own business, Divine Glory, a few years back and among her services she does videography, creates obituaries and funeral programs. La Tanyua's portrait session took place at Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland on a beautiful sunny afternoon. Her outfit and amazing make up really helped me to bring the maximum out of her. Here are some of my favorite photos!

Enjoy and any comments are welcome!


I just love this photo of her!!!


I think this picture is very peaceful. I love her pose a lot!


I love playing around different elements like rocks and water.
I was lucky La Tanyua did not stop laughing during the whole time.

Bekah and Angel's wedding reception 09.27.08

Bekah and Angel's wedding reception location was in Fairfield last Saturday. The house where their wedding took place was stunning. Actually this place is every photographer's dream. The Mediterranean style house had tons of windows and natural light. When I arrived the ladies just finished cooking and they were ready to change their clothes. Bekah was wearing a cute white dress with matching jewelry and her bridesmaids' dresses were coral. They have met at work. Bekah teaches ESL and Angel teaches history. Angel has Mexican roots so it was not a surprise that they had a real Mariachi band to play those Mexican tunes!! They really knew how to keep the mood up!!

Here are some photos from their celebration! Enjoy!


Bekah and her beloved dog Peanut.


A gorgeous picture of Bekah using window light only.


A cute picture of Bekah and Angel.


It is more and more popular to serve cupcakes on a wedding instead of a wedding cake. It looked very yummy!


Bekah with her cute bridesmaids. Bekah's sister Rachel is on her left.


Angel enjoyed a fun moment with the girls.