Than & KimDung + Elopement to San Francisco = LOVE!

Hi everyone!

Warning!!!! there are a Gazillion pictures...

I started to tell you a little about this couple way back when. I know you have all been hanging in suspense so here is the full story.



These two are so ridiculously in Love it's hard to hide it. Each time they look at each other both of their faces light up.



Kim had contacted me via email to tell me they would be driving up from Santa Barbara to elope to San Francisco, so most of our meetings were done via modern day technology of something called : the phone & email. he he.. On their drive to SF they stopped in to meet with me to finalize a few details. During our meeting they both mentioned how shy they were in public...






HOWEVER the next day... they had completely transformed into an outgoing up for anything couple & I LOVED IT!!

Their ceremony was short & sweet.




After we hung out and took complete advantage of the gorgeous San Francisco City hall and the wonderful light the day gave us.








Then we headed out to the beach





We not only had fun frolicking in the water...







they turned up the HEAT, even though it was very cold.





They totally ROCKED it!!! and seriously They gave any of America's top models a total run for their money. They were so on it during the beach session I thought I was working with a couple from Ford modeling agency - even though Than & Kim said they are not professional models. Hmmm What do you guys think??


They turned heads too!!



Than & Kim I wish you 100 + years of happiness!!



and can't wait to see you soon.... ;-)



If you are family & friends to this couple I would love to hear your reaction when you found out they had gotten married!!! leave me a comment!! and wishes for the couple!

Vidal & Debi + Love + San Francisco City Hall = Intimate Wedding!

Vidal & Debi are so awesome! They were so fun and a joy to be around. I especially love the way Vidal looks at Debi. His eyes light up each and every time! Debi had mentioned that she is a little camera shy, I think she is beautiful. I especially love her baby blues- Franck Sinatra would be jealous!! Don't you agree?



They are both transplants to the Bay Area and as such don't have family here. Therefore to share their special day I have posted a slideshow at the end of this post so everyone who was here in spirit only can see the days events!


I am inspired by many things! I would say in my top 10 places to find inspiration is in Art, regardless of the era. Border's might hate me- I tend to plop myself in front of the Art & Photography section for hours thumbing through all the beautiful books. One iconic image which is burned into my mind is that of Grant Wood's American Gothic. (I must also add I was fortunate to see this piece in Mardid's Museo Thysen-Bornemisza while on exhibit borrowed from the Art Institute of Chicago)I would like to thank Vidal & Debi for playing along. Here is my version of this iconic image:


and a bit of a spin:


Another item of inspiration for me is architecture. I love the architecture in San Francisco's city hall. Here we see Vidal waiting for his bride and her best man doing his duty of holding her purse. ;-)



I love the emotion of weddings and especially the interaction between parents and children. Here is a heartfelt hug from mother & son.



A proud mother can't have enough photos!


How fun is the groom:


After the ceremony we headed over to The Presidio and did portraits at Chrissy Fields with the beautiful Golden Gate Bride in the background. (maternity images to follow in a separate post- stay tuned!)






Congratulations Vidal & Debi!!! I wish you much happiness!!