Wedding · Chasi + Bernardo

One of the coolest things, I'd say, about being a wedding photographer is the opportunity to photograph at so many different and unique venues. When Chasi & Bernardo told me that their wedding would be celebrated at Chasi's high school alma mater, Mercy Burlingame, I honestly had no idea what to expect. Upon entering the location, however, especially the beautiful common area that they had transformed into a reception and dining hall, I immediately knew that this would be a wedding for the books. To add to the already unique situation we were all in, it's not too often that I photograph a wedding and start at 8 o'clock in the morning - but given that Chasi and Bernardo are big fans of brunch, the change-up from the "standard" wedding schedule was definitely a breath of fresh air. Because the timeline of this wedding allowed our start time to be very early, and end time approaching the early evening, we were blessed with nice, bright ambient light in every shooting location. All in all, Chasi & Bernardo's wedding was a testament to the kind of people they are, and it was wonderful having the opportunity to capture their love through my eyes. Wishing them a truly happy and fruitful marriage! 

Engagement · Camille + Angel

Having just photographed an engagement session for two USF alumni in April (and, not to mention, with their wedding coming up very soon), the last thing on my mind was when the next recently-graduated USF couple would contact me to have their engagement/wedding photos taken. We're all still pretty young, after all, and it's not too often that a couple in their early-to-mid-20's decides to get married. That is, until Camille contacted me a few weeks after because her now-fiancé, Angel, had just proposed! Camille and I graduated from USF in the same class (c/o 2015), while Angel had graduated the year before us. I had never met Angel until the engagement session, but moments in to the photoshoot, it was apparent just how much love he has for Camille, and likewise - how much love she has for him. I'm excited to say that I'll be photographing their wedding in Spring '18 in Camille's hometown, Las Vegas, NV -- can't wait!  

Wedding · Crystal + Steven

If you remember Crystal & Steven’s engagement session that I had the pleasure of photographing last year, then you most likely remember the lovely, soft light that we were fortunate enough to shoot with on that wonderful day. Fast forward 9 or so months later, and that same kind of light made its way back to us, this time for their big wedding day!

Not much more really needs to be said, as I feel the images from this day convey not only how beautiful their wedding was – from start to finish, if I may add – but also just how beautiful they are as individuals. Given that they are both nurses, and knowing that it definitely takes a special kind of person to dedicate their life to healthcare at that kind of level, only inspires me more and more to keep at my own personal goals and endeavors.

Personal · Sunrise Over Spencer

Christina was in town visiting and Xavier hadn't picked up his camera in weeks, so the only logical thing to do was to catch the sunrise over the bay. While our busy schedules don’t allow us to get out, see each other, and/or take pictures all too often, those reasons alone are truly what make moments like this one that much more special — couldn’t think of a better way to start the day off than with a breathtaking view at none other than Battery Spencer, alongside great company.