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Simply Beautiful Ranch at Silver Creek Wedding | San Jose, CA
Thinking of having your wedding and the Ranch at Silver Creek by Wedgewood Weddings and looking for inspiration? Check out these amazing wedding photos from David and Shirley’s wedding at the Ranch at Silver Creek.
Important Questions to ask Wedding Photographers you won't find anywhere else (Advice from a Wedding Photographer)
While many couples focus on the obvious questions to ask wedding photographers, there are some very essential questions that often go unasked because the advice is just not out there on most wedding planning sites. As an experienced wedding photographer team, we see these common practices that most couples don’t know about that can negatively affect the wedding experience both for the couple and for their guests. Read this post to find out four crucial questions to ask wedding photographers before you hire them that can make a significant difference in your wedding photography experience
18 of the Best Places for Engagement Photos in San Francisco
Planning your San Francisco engagement session and wondering what are the best places to take engagement photos in San Francisco? Check our top 18 San Francisco engagement photo locations.
Cheerful and Fun San Ramon Waters Wedding | San Ramon, CA
Planning a wedding at San Ramon Waters and need some inspiration? Check out these photos of Melody and David’s beautiful wedding at San Ramon Waters. Their sunset photos around the grounds of San Ramon Waters are a must see!
The Best Bay Area Golf Course Wedding Venues
Golf course and country club wedding venues are by far one of the most popular types of wedding venues chosen by couples in the Bay Area. There are seemingly unlimited options in the greater San Francisco Bay Area when it comes to choosing the perfect golf course wedding venue for your wedding. To help you narrow down the choices, we’ve put together this list of the best Bay Area golf courses and country club wedding venues and our favorite things about each one.
Perfectly Romantic Moss Beach Engagement Session
Moss Beach and Fitzgerald Marine Reserve Reserve are the most popular engagement photo locations in Half Moon Bay, CA. If you are looking for beach engagement photo inspiration or for an incredible engagement photo location idea in Half Moon Bay, you have to check out Catherine and Alek’s amazing engagement session in Moss Beach at the breathtaking Fitzgerald Marine Reserve.
Traditional Indian Wedding at Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery | Pleasanton, CA
Amandeep and Ajit’s traditional Indian wedding celebration at Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery in Pleasanton, CA can only be described as amazing. Every aspect and every moment was truly spectacular, from the getting ready photos to the evening celebration. Be sure to check out these photos from this amazing Bay Area Indian Wedding at the beautiful Casa Real venue for some wedding inspiration!
The First Look with Your Dad on Your Wedding Day
Looking for inspiration for a First Look with your Dad? Or looking for a way to honor your father at your wedding? Here are some reasons why you might want to consider incorporating a dad first look into your wedding day and some of our favorite father daughter first look moments we have photographed over the years.
Sentimental Fairview Crystal Springs Wedding | Burlingame, CA
Mami and Sean’s December wedding day at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Palo Alto, CA and wedding reception at Fairview Crystal Springs Golf Course in Burlingame, CA was bursting full of joy and heartwarming sentiment. Let their wedding photo gallery and wedding story inspire you and be sure to check out their romantic portraits at the Fairview Crystal Springs wedding gazebo.
Classically Elegant Saratoga Springs Wedding | Saratoga, CA
Maddie & Chris’ Saratoga Springs wedding in Saratoga, CA was classic elegance surrounded by the majestic beauty of the Santa Cruz Mountains. If you are considering a Saratoga Springs wedding or looking for inspiration for your outdoor Saratoga wedding, you have to check out Maddie & Chris’ Saratoga Springs wedding photos.
Stunning Santa Cruz Mountain Wedding Venues
Searching for that perfect Santa Cruz mountain wedding venue? Check out some of our absolute favorite places to get married in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains and why we love to photograph them.
Elegant Legion of Honor Engagement Session | San Francisco, CA
The Legion of Honor is an amazing spot for engagement photos in San Francisco. Thavy and Daniel’s Legion of Honor engagement session was truly the picture of elegance. If you are looking for inspiration for your San Francisco engagement photo session, you have to check out Thavy and Daniel’s Legion of Honor San Francisco Engagement Photos!
Warm and Joyful Park Winters Wedding | Winters, CA
To say that Ben and Danielle’s luxury country wedding at the stunning Park Winters wedding venue was beautiful would not even come close to describing their wedding day. It was a day bursting full of love and joy and celebrating the marriage of two very amazing and wonderful people. Family was the focal point of Ben and Danielle’s Park Winters wedding day.
Sunset Engagement Photos at Montgomery Hill Park | San Jose, CA
If your looking for an engagement photo location in San Jose and you love nature and gorgeous sunsets, Montgomery Hill Park is the perfect choice. Click to be inspired by Coree & Ryan’s San Jose sunset engagement session at Montgomery Hill Park.
University Club of SF Wedding Portraits | San Francisco, CA
Thinking about having your wedding or portrait session at the University Club of San Francisco? Check out Jodi & Adam’s University Club Wedding Portrait Session for some great inspiration for your wedding day. We especially love Jodi’s stunning pink traditional Chinese wedding dress and the playful portraits the couple took in the University Club’s library.
Shakespeare Garden Wedding Portraits | Golden Gate Park | San Francisco, CA
For Jodi & Adam’s wedding portrait session, we adventured around Golden Gate Park, stopping for photos at both Shakespeare Garden and Stow Lake. The result was a super fun time with a sweet and kind couple and some amazing San Francisco Golden Gate Park wedding portraits.
Secret Boho Santa Cruz Mountain Elopement | Watsonville, CA
This romantic Boho inspired elopement in the Santa Cruz Mountains was purely magical. From a pampas grass arch to a freshly picked wildflower bouquet and hair crown, this secret DIY Boho elopement near Mt. Madonna State Park will no doubt inspire you to skip the big guest list and reception and declare your love amongst the huge redwoods in the mountains of Santa Cruz just like Keely and Tony did.
Persian Micro Wedding at Kirigin Cellars | Gilroy, CA
Mona and Shawn had the most delightful and perfect micro wedding at the stunning Kirigin Cellars in Gilroy, CA. Clouds were in the forecast for the whole day that day, but the sun made a special appearance just for them as if it was meant to be a wedding gift. Their traditional Persian wedding Sofreh was the highlight of the ceremony!
Foggy Summer Beach Engagement | San Francisco, CA
The fog was thick at Baker Beach, as it is most summer days in San Francisco, and it covered a good portion of the Golden Gate Bridge. But, this did not at all take away from the magic of this engagement session. Mackenzie and Matt’s amazing chemistry had every single photo oozing with romance. I mean, just look at their smiles and how they look at each other! Clearly, this marriage is totally meant to be!
Hotel De Anza Wedding Portraits with First Look | San Jose, CA
We just LOVED this bride and groom first look out side of the Hotel De Anza and the sweet father daughter first look inside the beautiful courtyard. If you are looking for a downtown San Jose wedding, you must check out these Hotel DeAnza wedding photos!