I met Tess+Kevin through their adorable daughter Maria. She was my Rabbit in the Hole Contest Winner via FB. Such a sweet, adorable couple, I was thrilled when they asked me to join them for their 25th wedding anniversary and renewal of their vows. To see such beautiful love after all of these years, just [...]
The second I chatted with Suzi via phone, I knew she would be a great bride to work with. Little did I know how fun her fiance Joe would be as well (this guy has Top Model in the bag!).
Because Suzi+Joe were eloping, we decided to concentrate our efforts on an elaborate engagement session [...]
I was super fortunate that Katie found me on SMP earlier this year. And in May I went down to LA to do their engagement photos. We had a ball. Not only are K+B super gorgeous and total dolls, they have an adorable story of how they fell in love. Katie and Bo will be [...]
What an amazing day to celebrate!…My two best friends celebrating their 5th wedding anniversary. It felt like my anniversary too. Five years ago this June, Maria gave me a call to photograph her elopement. We were friends the minute we spoke. And as a result, I spent a precious day with Maria and Kevin. We [...]
As you know, I absolutely love shooting at City Hall. Not only is it one of the most beautiful buildings in the city (or anywhere for that matter!)…but I love that on any given day, you are witness to not just one beautiful union but handfuls. It is truly inspiring to see so many happy [...]
Dear sweet Nikki and Joe came to me via SMP from Washington state and South Carolina. I was fortunate to spend a beautiful wedding day with the couple and their family at City Hall (soon to be featured) and the following Saturday (on one of the most gorgeous days EVER) for a fun “Trash the [...]
I love when I am featured on SMP as they always do it right. They have a beautiful way of telling each couple’s story and this one is no exception. Jen+Russ are an adorable couple. You may remember their engagement feature on the SMP’s the LLB, a love story amongst burgers, shakes, and a infamous [...]
If you missed my first blog entry on this dynamic couple, Jen+Mark (they actually got married by our Mayor!), you will have to check it out. The couple had not one but two weddings to help celebrate their union and the amazing love they share for one another. The adorable wedding blog, Wedding Chicks showcases [...]
I was fortunate and honored to photograph one of my best friend’s weddings last month. Jen, who married her “match made in heaven” Mark had not only one wedding, but two! The fabulous couple’s first wedding, an intimate ceremony at their gorgeous Rockridge home, will be featured on the adorable blog Wedding Chicks. Stay tuned [...]
In honor of one of the best holidays around, Cinco de Mayo, I am happy to see Jessica+Ryan’s adorable Mexican inspired wedding as a beautiful post on Destination I do today. Their story of love is a super cute one. And although the whole wedding was fabulous, their first dance-salsa act had everyone awe-struck.
Once again, an amazing write up by Eddye. Thank you! Check out this beautiful couple, an amazing list of vendors, and the gorgeous wedding on Style Me Pretty.
I met Grace through my friend Tina, the very talented and amazing gal behind Bear Flag Farm. This is the beautiful wedding site that Karli+Nick married last September in Winters. Grace has several different catering companies, all of which, are dedicated to a sustainable philosophy. And so, Tina and Grace have collaborated on many events [...]
Melissa and Brano’s wedding was pure class. I loved everything about it… from the amazing vendors that contributed to the day, to the details, the site destinations, and most of all, the couple. M&B are two of the most wonderful people I have had the pleasure of working with. Thanks to Jeffra for celebrating this [...]
As photographer Melissa Ann Bagley celebrates, “Izzy Magazine is a long time dream finally come to life”. And a celebration is definitely in order, Izzy is a gorgeous, seamless piece of art work. The magazine is all glamour and glitz! And Melissa is an inspiration to all as she juggles the busy life as a [...]
Jen and Matt were married at the stunning Holman Ranch. An adorable couple with exquisite taste and impeccable details (thanks to Amy Byrd and the long laundry list of amazing vendors). …Amy was responsible for finding the incredible “get-away” car featured above. The wedding was featured this week on the fabulous Wedding Wire. Love the [...]
I am so happy to see Jen and Russ’s E Session featured today on SMP. We had a ball. Such a fun- loving, cute, and creative couple. They were up for anything and the results show their easy going and adventurous personalities. Here are a few other photos from the shoot.
I will be shooting their [...]
Karli and Nick went out of their way to create a chic, personal, and eco savvy wedding. The details were tremendous, inspiring, and a beautiful expression from a wonderfully collaborative team of incredible vendors and family. Thanks to Jeffra from Wedding Wire for showing all this amazing wedding fabulous in one beautiful inspiration board.
A big thanks to Heather and Kimberly over at Style Unveiled. These two fabulous girls always put such beautiful posts together for their ultra-cool and savvy blog. And the post for Anna and Matt’s gorgeous wedding this past summer is no exception. We had such an amazing team of vendors and I just love the [...]
When I first met my bride Jen, I instantly fell in love. Jen is a bubbly, vibrant, beautiful, and energetic gal. Her energy is infectious. And there is no doubt, she’s the life of the party! That being said, her adorable hubby Matt, isn’t half bad either (kidding Matt!). They are a wonderful couple. And [...]
Of course I am biased to this shoot, as the subjects are two of my absolutely favorite people…my cousin Jon and his wife (and my “new” cousin) Kaya (although Kaya has felt like a family member for years!!). As a guest, I was unable to shoot their gorgeous wedding (luckily, I enlisted my associate and [...]
I was so happy to see Kristina and Michael’s gorgeous wedding on the hip and happening blog, Latin Weddings. Its been awhile since I photographed this wedding, but oh, what memories! I will never forget trying to pass a huge zebra parked in the middle of the road to get to their ceremony on time. [...]
What an amazing feeling to be selected as one of Style Unveiled’s Top Ten favorite blogs. Considering Style Unveiled is one of the hippest and most fashionable wedding blogs out there, I am very honored by their choice. And here is what they had to say about Zoom… Lauri has become a good friend of [...]
Karli and Nick are by far two of my favorite clients. Each with a heart of gold, their union brings together the best of both worlds, an incredible bond between the couple, their families, and their friends. The celebration on their wedding day at stunning Bear Flag Farm was a gorgeous collection of visual and [...]
What amazing coverage from Polka Dot Bride!! Not only did PDB showcase so many wonderful images from Anna & James’ gorgeous day, but they included their incredible story and all of the fun details and festivities that went on throughout the wedding week. I am so excited to share Anna+ James on this beautiful Australian [...]
I am so happy to see the amazing post by Heather of Style Unveiled today for Jessica and Ryan’s gorgeous wedding at Hans Fahden Winery in Calistoga. We have had a few posts on this gorgeous blog, but Heather’s coverage of full feature Real Weddings is unique and stunning in layout and content. We are [...]
Anna and Matt grew up only five minutes apart on the Peninsula, but they did not meet until high school. After Matt’s college graduation, the couple was reacquainted at a friend’s party. Anna was smart enough to offer her “touring” services to Matt when he moved to So Cal for work. Anna and Matt have [...]
5. Chris McDonald- Chris is calm, cool, and collected. Exactly what a bride needs on the day of. Her clients have run the gamut from Allure, Nike, and Sony to now focusing her weekends on gorgeous brides around the Bay. Her skills are impeccable and the results beautiful and totally natural.
4. Jim Avila- If you [...]
Jessica and Ryan are two peas in a pod; athletic, outdoorsy, down to earth, and straight up gorgeous. This couple smiled from ear to ear all day at their stunning Calistoga wedding. Their energy, love, and enthusiasm are infectious!!!
The wedding was a perfect collaboration, as the couple added small & significant touches to the already [...]
Thanks to this beautiful couple for their incredible story. And to the supreme team of vendors: including Melissa and Jennie of MAP Events, Geoffrey Applegarth of Paula Le Duc, Patrick of Bloomers, Thomas Hughes Videography, Perfect Endings, The Fundamentals, and Chris McDonald of the Dream Team.
After seeing our latest wedding together posted today on SMP, I got inspired to do an interview with Jenne as I have enjoyed each and every opportunity in working with her. Jenne is warm, passionate, creative and kind to all of her clients and vendors. She brings the upmost professionalism to every job and handles [...]
If you haven’t seen it already, SMP has a new look and its gorgeous!! And we can’t thank Abby and her team enough for always being so amazing and kind to us with their coverage. The wedding featured today is from last Fall, Michele and Dave at gorgeous Sebastiani Winery. The wedding was coordinated by [...]
Lauren & Jay met when Lauren was a contractor at Jay’s company. She had plans to move back to Boston, but when Jay asked her out on a date and the company offered her a permanent position, Lauren quickly forfeited the move for the boy! They have been attached at the hip ever since. Jay [...]
How fun to be included in Style Me Pretty’s gorgeous (as always) collages this afternoon for their exploration of travel themed weddings! Abby always does the most brilliant job of putting imagery together and giving her viewers fun ideas to run with. The images included in this spotlight are from my gorgeous wedding at BG [...]
Maya and Jon met in college. One class turned into a long ongoing crush. It wasn’t until they met up again a few years after graduation, that Jon’s persistence finally broke Maya down and she agreed to go out with him. From there, this little crush turned into a full fledged love affair.
But the love [...]
I love that Style Unveiled recently made their way to San Francisco. What a great site/blog! I love the style, tone, and the essence of everything they report on. And their vision is in line with Zoom in every way. Fun, creative, interesting, unique, and dynamic imagery and resources. Thanks to Heather for the beautiful [...]
Mike and Evans met through mutual friends when Evans first moved to San Francisco. Mike says it was love at first sight. They have been together ever since. M&E got married in Evans’ hometown of Pebble Beach on April 11, 2009. The site was an easy pick, as Evans has spent so much time at [...]
Melissa & Brano came to me via Melissa Panico of Map Events, the wonderful planner responsible for the coordination of this gorgeous & elegant celebration. M&B, a fabulous couple, so in love and happy together, were so easy to work with, so much fun, and totally open to my ideas and suggestions for coverage.
The wedding was [...]
while working at Ernst & Young. Neil Ruthven, hailing from South Africa, and Julia (Holstlaw), from Piedmont, California knew early on that they would share many many years together. The two were joined by family and friends from around the world as they said “i do” on May 31, 2008 in Julia’s hometown. The Ruthven’s, [...]
How much do I love Anna + James??? Besides being the dearest of friends, they were amazing clients and collaborators. We had a blast!
Check out their gorgeous wedding on Style Me Pretty, the ultimate wedding blog!!
Friends and Digital Friends-to-be,
“You take the blue pill – the story ends, you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the red pill – you stay in Wonderland and I show you how deep the rabbit-hole goes.”
It’s amazing that of all people, I would be referencing The Matrix [...]
Thanks for the action shot Janine!
I am so glad this lovely couple got the main page spread on SMP. They are such loves and their wedding was a DIY inspiration! All of the elements of this wedding were chosen with amazing style and grace. And Anna’s handcrafted a designer dress into a masterpiece of her own! Check out their feature [...]
I feel very privileged to have been asked by Janie Medley of The Bride’s Cafe to join her amazing list of “The Creme de La Creme” vendors. Her new site, The Bride’s Cafe, is even more gorgeous than her last , Janie is a personal dynamo, and her cafe, an incredible resource for the chicest of brides. [...]
So today also doesn’t go without the mention of the fantastic ladies at SMP, Style Me Pretty. Today Abby has done a fantastic posting on one of my most adorable 2008 couples, Leeta and Hunter (that’s Leeta in the tub-last posting and the couple above!).
Abby and Theresa have been so kind to feature the wedding and [...]
Today marks the official launch of Zoom’s new site. What started as an inspiration board of colorful cut-out photos, scribbles & text of the deepest color purple, exotic and beautiful butterflies, gothic chanteliers, python textures, and black ink sketches; was conceptualized and brought to life by my dear friends, “The Brads”, Brad Lande and Bradley [...]
So you got to see how terrific Jen and Ruggero’s wedding was in my last posting, but my favorite part of the weekend was the after shoot inspired by Ruggero’s vintage plane, the wedding suit and pill box hat Jen’s mom wore for her own wedding (which fit Jen perfectly!), and a fantasy Hollywood Honeymoon [...]
This wedding was one of my favorites this year for so many reasons. Jen and Ruggero are dynamic together. They share all the great passions of life: food, wine, and travel.
After getting engaged on the slopes in Patagonia, they decided to have a destination wedding at Beaulieu Gardens in beautiful St. Helena. They assembled a spectacular group [...]
Yes, we are headed down South. Woo Hoo! And for this one, my hubby Greg is my co-pilot/ assistant. Our dear friends Anna and James are getting hitched.
This event has been two years in the making (we are dying already…let’s go!), and what a party they have planned. The super star couple is getting married [...]