Reshma + Jimmy in Pleasanton, CA

Remember Jimmy and Reshma and their double engagement sessions?  Here they are again on their wedding day!  This was Adm's first wedding back after recovering from back surgery, so I was a little nervous going in, but he did wonderfully and his back seems to be holding up well.  We can't say enough good things about Reshma and Jimmy and their families - I've known Jimmy since my days at the Oakland Tribune (he's the sports reporter and we followed an amazing basketball season at McClymonds High School for a few months together), and I got to know Reshma pretty well after taking lots of photos of her for the e-sessions.  She is just so sweet and considerate - never have I had a bride more concerned with how I was being taken care of on the day of her wedding: she was constantly asking if I needed anything to eat, will I toast with her girls, will Adm and I stay to party with them afterwards....?  It's obvious that this is how these two were raised because both of their families were also incredibly nice and attentive to us.  At any rate, I could gush for hours about Reshma and Jimmy, so let's move on to their wedding!

Both Jimmy and Reshma got ready in their parents' homes, which felt very intimate and allowed for lots of personal moments and details.  They were married at Jimmy's family's church, St. Clements Catholic Church, in Hayward, and had their reception at Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton.  It's obvious that friends and family are very important to these two as they were surrounded by so many wonderful people all day long and had lots of really nice moments with their friends.  Congrats, you two!  You guys rock!

Following three photos by Adm:

Photo below by Adm:

Adm and I collaborated for this ring shot (I held the branch of leaves while Adm made the picture):

Next two photos by Adm:

There was lots of dancing at this wedding, including some great moves by Jimmy's grandpa:

Reshma + Jimmy Engagement, Part 1

We had a lot of fun with Reshma and Jimmy.  I actually knew Jimmy from working with him at the Oakland Tribune a couple of years ago so it was great to catch up and to meet Reshma, who is wonderful!  We actually ended up doing three different engagement shoots so check back later in the week for those.  For our first shoot, Reshma and Jimmy introduced us to a hidden gem in Morgan Hill: Castillo Winery.  The winery is fairly new and owned by a lovely family who gave us free roam of the property for their engagement photos.  I immediately headed for the field of mustard flowers, which are so beautiful and only bloom during late winter/early spring.  Check out the color!

Ellen + Ivan

Ellen and Ivan have actually been married for a year, but they wanted to do some portraits of them in love for their family.  I met up with them in Modesto, and we headed outdoors for some railway shots where they risked getting run over by a train all for the sake of good back light.  Seriously.  I can't imagine they'll be crossing tracks with me anytime soon.  We also did some photos in their home, which was nice and cozy.  They were both so good-natured and bright and fun to photograph!

Prices are going up Nov. 15!

If you have a current price list from me, you can still receive 2009 rates if you sign before November 15.  If you book with me on November 15th or after, the 2010 rates will apply.  Just wanted to give everyone a heads up….