Eric and Diana - Highlands Inn, Carmel, CA

For a January date, Eric and Diana couldn't have had better weather on their wedding day! Sandwiched between two weeks of rain, they miraculously had the one day where it was complete sunshine. Their wedding was a casual one, surrounded by their close family and friends, and was celebrated with a luncheon at the fabulous Highlands Inn. I had never been to this location before but I hope to come back for an extended weekend if I can! A gorgeous location for a beautiful couple!

Great angle captured by my second shooter, Dennis. Seriously...this was in January! The price to pay for living in California are for days like this...

UCLA Bruins colors were the going theme for this wedding!

Ceremony and Reception - Highlands Inn

Paul and Monica - Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA

It's a rare sight that during a photo session, i have to stop to collect myself from laughing so much... but that's what Paul and Monica pretty much did to me. In a good way of course :) I had such a great time with this super fun couple! We spent a sunny Saturday together wandering through Golden Gate park and lucky for us, it was also free museum weekend so were also able to check out the De Young at the end of the day as well. Their affection and playfulness towards each other was really something else and I cannot wait for their wedding - I'm sure my stomach will be sore again on that day as well from all the laughing that I'm sure will ensue!

Nothing cooler than wearing Batman cufflinks to an engagement session!

Quang and Jenny - Fairmont Hotel, San Jose, CA

I had such a blast with this engagement session! I actually had never met Quang before and although he said he was a little nervous, was a total pro in front of the camera! Jenny of course was quite the natural as well. We started our session just outside of the Fairmont hotel then went inside to take advantage of some of the empty conference room areas. Nothing like a little exploration to find some great backdrops!