Susan Sanders Portraits Along San Francisco's Embarcadero

I was delighted to spend a morning with Susan, starting with some coffee at the Ferry Building and a walk through the Embarcadero on a surprisingly sunny day. We've done some great collaboration of the minds years and years ago (in another lifetime!), and I've always been inspired by her professional and personal feats. :) 

Here are a few of my favorite photos of Susan. If you'd like to get your personal branding and headshots in order with a session similar to this, contact me and I'll save your date!

Jen's At-Home Maternity Portraits

This is my sister, Jennifer, and we took these photos at almost 34 weeks at her home in Dublin. On this particular day, the new crib arrived and we got a glimpse of what Lewis's baby sister's room would look like. Jen, you look so effortlessly beautiful and baby girl will be so lucky to have you and Josh as her parents!

If you'd like a maternity session in the privacy of your home during your third trimester, contact me and we can talk about details before (and possibly after!) your little one arrives.

Also, a couple of outtakes... I call these "working mom"!!! :)

Cousins and Popo enjoying a little quiet before the newborn storm. :)

Styled Bridal Portraits at San Francisco City Hall

How lucky I am to live in San Francisco, home of the most gorgeous City Hall I know of. I was looking do a bridal inspired photoshoot here, so I dusted off my very own San Patrick Calais wedding dress, picked up an amazing floral bouquet from a local neighborhood shop, and joined forces with my good friend & model, Robelene Novero.

Being a new real-life bride herself, Robelene had her modeling muscle memory down solid for these photos, because she looks gorgeous. Though City Hall can be crowded during the week with tours, fieldtrips, and other brides & grooms (we shot on a Tuesday), everyone was extremely respectful of each other's space. We had an amazing time meandering through the beautiful halls to find some beautiful portrait spots -- there are way too many locations in this single building to show here.

Below, you can enjoy a few of my favorite shots from City Hall. More of my bridal & wedding photography can be found here.

Credits: Coordinated by Stephanie of Marilee.co. Special thanks to model: Robelene Novero, assistant: Tiffany Ho, florist: Vanessa Lovato, Polk Street Florist, hair: Adrian Enriquez, makeup: Robelene Novero, dress: San Patrick - Calais

Jake & Jay's Baby Announcement

There are few things in this world more precious than new life. Jay and Jake are expecting their first child in this winter, and I was so lucky to be invited to capture a few photos of this lil' family as they prepared to share the big news with their loved ones. 

Congratulations, Jay and Jake. Your little one will be so loved with you at his side through life.

Novero-Arcibal Pre & Post Wedding Photos in Morro Bay & Los Osos

At the heart of it, a wedding is all about the bride and groom. In just an hour, Robelene & Irman were married in the Los Osos Elfin Forest Preserve, enjoyed an intimate dinner (and even a whole dance floor to themselves), and relaxed in Morro Bay. I was able to capture some memories of them getting each other ready for the ceremony and enjoying their time together afterward. 

For ceremony photos, please check out Patrick Ang's album -- it's one of the most gorgeous spaces I've ever seen. 

Hair/Makeup: Courtney Rossi Artistry, ceremony photographer: Patrick Ang, wedding coordinator: Korinna Peterson, SLO Pop-Up Weddings, florist: Lori Boe Floral Design, dress: BHLDN.

A beautiful look at Patrick Ang working in the Elfin Forest Preserve with the bride & groom. :)