Ace's Family - Washington Park San Mateo - {Bay Area Family Photographer}

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I feel so lucky for what I get to do - I get to meet many sweet and happy and wonderful families and document their memories. This session was no exception and has such a magnificent story behind it. I first told Ace's adoption story about 6 months ago on my blog and now I got to meet the people behind it, his birth parents. We did a session with the whole family, Ace and his birth parents and his parents. This is one lucky little guy that is so very loved by many and will have such a great support system for whatever he decides to do in life - soccer, baseball....just no football ok? What a special memory he will have for years to come when he sees the photos from when his birth parents came to visit. Enjoy these memories and thank you for having me capture them.

 

Erin + Scott - Casa Real at Ruby Hill Winery Wedding - {Bay Area Wedding Photographer}

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I've seen a lot of happy happy couples but I think I've never seen a smile shine so bright as Erin did on her wedding. Looking through the photos as I edited them I couldn't help but smile myself. I mean just every single photo there is happiness ooozing out of...just pure joy truly captured. Casa Real at Ruby Hill was such a perfect backdrop for these two and not only were all the details beautiful but every bit of their wedding was about them and where they came from to find one another. Probably the most unique was their ceremony, a blend of Catholic and Jewish faiths - complete with my favorite aspects of both...giving the sign of peace to guests and the stomping of the glass and exclaiming Mazel Tov! The reception carried more of these family traditions with guests dancing the La Marcha (A New Mexico wedding tradition) and Grandma's jam as a thank you. Thank you for sharing your traditions and day with me - I hope you carry those smiles into your marriage for many many years to come.Thank you to Carmen for shooting with me! So grateful for your calm energy and creativity.  And a wedding takes a village and would not be possible without the work of many wedding professionals: Venue: Casa Real a Ruby Hill Winery / Bride Hairstylist:  Tami Helmer Seigal / Bride Makeup Artist: Elissya Barel, Fresh Face Makeup/ Florist: Connie Hubbell / Caterer: Beets Hospitality Group / Event Coordinator: Zainab Ahma / Event Design: Hartmann Studios / Band: KJ All-Stars Band