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Family Photos | Turlock, CA

2011-12-03T14:16:00.000-08:00

I love Autumn! For this portrait session, we took advantage of the beautifully colored trees in Turlock to showcase one of my favorite client's growing family. This sweet set of twins kept us all on our toes (and knees) as we all had a great time chasing them around! Cheers!

Family Photos | Lafayette, CA

2011-12-03T12:12:00.000-08:00

We ventured out to The Lafayette Reservoir for these AWESOME photos... I have photographed this beautiful family for several years now and am throughly convinced that they can not take a bad photo. Enjoy!

Newborn Photos!

2011-10-31T08:35:00.000-07:00

This family means a lot to me! I shot Brad & Jessica's wedding... and to shoot the newborn pictures of their precious baby girl is the "full circle" feeling a photographer looks for. Thank you so much for having me in your lives to capture these moments!

Family Portaits

2011-10-31T08:31:00.000-07:00

My good friend John and his awesome family needed some updated family portraits... he called the right guy! We had a great time cruising around the Presidio and taking some memorable photos. Enjoy!

Thanks Steve

2011-10-06T08:59:00.000-07:00

My 8 month old son will eventually ask me who Steve Jobs was... my response would be:
"I never met him, but your mother and I connected because of the technology he helped to make available to the entire world. He did more then just make computers... he connected real life and real technology in such a seamless way that you almost forget your using an Apple product. He helped us to put the world in our pockets and enabled you to video chat with your grandparents. He was a good man with great ideas and the courage to make his dreams our reality."
- Thanks Steve! Rest in Peace, you earned it.

Alyise & Manny | Engaged!

2011-09-28T02:04:00.000-07:00

Alyise & Manny are an awesome couple that had the great idea of meeting up in Half Moon Bay to shoot their engagement portraits. If you didn't know already, HMB has a reputation for being pretty foggy, especially late in the day when we decided to shoot. As you can see in the photos below, we gambled and won big with some wonderful weather! I can't wait for the big day next month... see you soon!

Vanessa & Jeff | Wedding

2011-09-04T21:35:00.000-07:00

Vanessa & Jeff had a perfect wedding in San Francisco. They invited their closest family and friends to share this very special day with them and the love was EVERYWHERE! The wedding was at the classic St. Dominic's Cathedral in San Francisco with an intimate dinner held at the couples favorite Thai Basil Canteen. I was so honored to sit at the table of the wonderful family! Thank you for a wonderful day, enjoy the photos:

Reena & Shaun | Married

2011-09-04T14:27:00.000-07:00

Renna & Shaun had a beautiful wedding in Fremont, CA with an elegant reception that followed at The Rotunda in Oakland, CA. I was helping out my good friend Jason Lee on this wedding and snapped a few keepers below. Enjoy!

Bonnie & Chris | Married

2011-07-21T01:16:00.000-07:00

Bonnie and Chris had a beautiful outdoor wedding on one of San Francisco's finest days this Summer. They were married at the classy Cliff House, with an intimant reception to follow in a beautifully decorated private view room. Everyone has a great time... especially the bride and groom! Congratulations!!!

Beth & Matthew | Married

2011-07-07T09:08:00.000-07:00

Beth & Matthew were married among the great Redwoods at the UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens. The reception that followed was at the ultra-cool Pyramid Alehouse, also in Berkeley. This couple really had a great time...even with the Romanian Bride & Groom-nappings. Thank you for an awesome experience! Congratulations!

Adlin & Alen | Married!

2011-07-06T16:18:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Adlin & Alen for an amazing wedding day! Everything went so smooth and from the sample of photos below, we can all tell everyone had a great time. We shot the portraits in some unique locations, an old barn and a retired airstrip to name a few. Enjoy!

Jessica & Brad | Having a BABY!

2011-06-27T08:16:00.000-07:00

I knew Jessica and Brad before they got married, shot their wedding, and now have the fortune of being able to capture them as they move on to the next stage in their life... KIDS! Enjoy the photos. *no expectant moms were harmed at this session*

Bonnie & Chris | Engaged

2011-06-27T08:04:00.000-07:00

Bonnie and Chris are an awesome couple! The love they share runs deep and it is totally obvious in the photos below. We shot these in the Mission and at Golden Gate Park... enjoy!

Adlin & Alen | Engaged!

2011-04-30T16:58:00.000-07:00

Adlin & Alen are a great couple that came into San Francisco to document their engagement. We had a great time roaming around the Financial District and eventually ended up at Crissy Field. I look forward to the big day!! Congratulations!

Monster Cable @ CES 2011

2011-01-09T20:08:00.000-08:00

I just had the most adrenalin fueled photographic experience packed with awesome people, cars, music & food. Monster Cable had a huge booth at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas where they had a debut unveiling of their TRON inspired Audi R8 - complete with neon lights and chrome finish. West Coast Customs did the work and Ryan was on hand for the event, very cool but that was just the start. Later that evening I was able to meet one of my favorite musical groups, Earth, Wind & Fire, as they celebrated their 40th anniversary in front of over 4,000 equally excited members of the audience. To top that off there was a private jam session between them, Shelia E., Rafael Saadiq, and STEVIE WONDER! I was on stage with some of the greatest talent to ever be in one room. Thank you so much to Noel Lee and Monster Cable for having me out to photograph this event, I am still in shock. See the link below for the highlights... best!

http://www.pkbvisions.com/monster/2011_CES_Highlights/

Veronica & Joe | Married

2010-12-26T13:08:00.000-08:00

Veronica & Joe had an awesome wedding in San Francisco... complete with a visit to the Palace of Legion of Honor and Mitchell's Ice Cream! Congratulations to the newlyweds... this was a great way to kick off the journey!

Big thanks to Jason for shooting with me!

Family Photos | Home in SF

2010-12-26T13:03:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays everyone! I am so happy to see this sweet set of twins growing up so nicely... I started shooting them when they were just 8 months old. Please enjoy!

My Wife | @ 33 Weeks!

2010-12-18T17:39:00.000-08:00

These portraits are so overdue that I started to feel like the cobbler father whose kids don't have shoes... please enjoy the following photos of my beautiful wife as she grows :-D

Stephan & The Girls | Pacifica, CA

2010-12-10T08:38:00.000-08:00

Stephan and Stacy invited me to Pacifica to take pictures of their beautiful family. We were blessed with beautiful weather at the girls' favorite beach... what great memories for all of us! This was a few weeks ago... I really miss the sun. Please enjoy.

beach, family, pacifica, pkb visions, pkbvisions, portait, San Francisco

Babymoon in NYC

2010-12-03T11:42:00.001-08:00

My wife and I spent a week in NYC to celebrate the upcoming birth of our first baby! So exciting, especially to introduce the little lamb to the Big Apple at such a young (unborn) age. Enjoy the pictures below and click anywhere to jump to the full set.

This is technically New Jersey :)

Attorney General Kamala Harris

2010-12-01T17:08:00.000-08:00

Click below to view the entire set of photos from the 11/30/10 San Francisco Celebration Event for Kamala Harris at the Delancey Street Foundation.

http://pkbvisions.smugmug.com/Politics/Kamala/

Family Photos | Alamo, CA

2010-11-28T13:10:00.001-08:00

This wonderful family invited me to their home in Alamo for a sunset portrait session. Thanks for the great time! Enjoy.

Kat & Albert | Married

2010-11-27T09:53:00.000-08:00

Kat & Albert started their wedding day at the awesome Valencia Hotel on Santana Row in San Jose, CA. They had a picturesque ceremony under a steeply pitched chapel roof...what a joy this wedding was! Congrats to Kat and Albert!

Enjoy

Ava

2010-11-26T23:15:00.000-08:00

At just ten days young, baby Ava is just adorable - enough said. Enjoy.

Family Shoot | Dolores Park

2010-11-26T23:06:00.000-08:00

Kid love the park... almost as much as us adults :)

Monica & Dylan | Married

2010-10-20T22:19:00.000-07:00

Monica & Dylan had everything a couple could ever imagine at their wedding...family, friends, love, awesome weather, lion dancers, the Blue Angels, and a whole lot of fun. Big congratulations and well wishes for Monica & Dylan as they embark on this journey! Please enjoy the following photos.

Thank you to Gary Kenny, Brian DiCola, and Brian & Christina Wong for all your help at this wedding.

Tiffany & Braz | Married!

2010-09-14T06:57:00.000-07:00

Tiffany and Braz are two very special people. They have this vibe that just makes people feel at ease... which was just the icing on the cake for this awesome wedding. The location was amazing, the weather was perfect, the food was scrumptious, the guests were having a great time, and love was really in the air. The ceremony and reception were outdoors on a private vineyard in Napa, CA (something I don't often get to see) where the mansion was home to many of the bride and grooms closest friends and family. I had a lot of fun running around the grounds capturing this special day for Tiffany & Braz... enjoy the photos!

Special thanks to Jason for shooting with me!

Deepa & Roneel | Wedding

2010-08-22T19:10:00.000-07:00

Deepa and Roneel had an amazing wedding day that was filled with vibrant colors, music, foods, and people. We started the day early in San Mateo, at Roneel's home to capture him getting ready. We then made our way to Fresno for the main wedding ceremony, then returned back to San Mateo to finish up the wedding. The cultural traditions of this Sikh wedding are more complex than I could ever explain, so please enjoy the photos! Congratulations you two!!

Special thanks to my good friend Jason for inviting me to shoot with him for this wedding, it was an awesome experience.

Tiffany & Braz | Engaged

2010-08-09T00:11:00.000-07:00

Tiffany & Braz are way cool. They picked out some awesome places that we would be shooting at for their engagement session, all of which are close to their hearts, minds, and tummies. We started out the day in the kitchen where Tiffany successfully stole Braz's attention away from dish duty...

then the loving couple ended up on their comfy couch - watching TV and browsing the net...

we then got all packed up and hit the streets... ahh the lovely San Francisco Summers...

our first stop was China Beach in the Sea Cliff area. This hidden beach holds many fond memories for Braz and his family and it was a great honor for him to share it with me...

The secret to walking on the beach in SF is to repeat "Hawaii" in your head over and over again...

Tiffany and Braz share a passion for Comic Books, which is what brought us to the Richmond District next...

after a long morning of frolicking on the beach and browsing the latest titles at the comic book store, we all got hungry and found our selves at Gordo's Burritos. That was the best burrito, ever. Period.

Congratulations to Tiffany & Braz!! I look forward to the BIG day!!!

Michelle & Jody | Married

2010-08-02T22:53:00.001-07:00

I really have some of the most amazing clients! It would be an understatement to say that Michelle & Jody stopped traffic when they got married. This ultra-cool couple decided to utilize an entire city block in San Francisco's Tenderloin district. This normally depressed part of the city was brought to life with love and friendship that literally poured out onto the street as the locals looked on with joy as two of their favorite people tied the knot directly in front of the church center that they work so hard at. It was a very moving experience for all. The 24 person wedding party then took over a good portion of the Embarcadero as we posed for some fun portraits. We wrapped up the evening at the Basque Cultural Center where the groom joined his AWESOME band by working a trumpet until the night was over. What a great wedding! Thank you so much & congratulations to Michelle and Jody!

Big thanks to my dear friend Brian a.k.a. Bspot Prod. Go Red.

Stephanie & Larry | Married

2010-07-18T22:45:00.000-07:00

Larry & Stephanie had a storybook wedding in San Francisco this weekend. The day started out with Stephanie getting ready at her parent's house amongst her closest family and friends. The traditional Catholic wedding ceremony was held at St. Peter & Paul's Cathedral, a place where this couple had a lot of family history. The church was full of glowing guests, witnessing the spiritual covenant that Larry and Stephanie were making to each other. From there we headed to the Olympic Club, where the once silent guests came alive during the heartfelt speeches and action packed dancing. Congratulations to Larry and Stephanie!! A BIG thank you to Jason and Roger for working the photography with me. Please enjoy.

Monica & Dylan | E-Session Video

2010-07-07T18:47:00.000-07:00

This is a behind the scenes peak into one of my engagement sessions. Ator Nisan of Extreme Vision Films has put together an awesome video of this spectacular day. Please watch and enjoy! Thank you so much for putting this together Ator!!

Veronica & Joe | Engaged

2010-07-07T11:10:00.000-07:00

Veronica and Joe are engaged! They share an awesome kind of love that is super playful. We decided to shoot in the San Francisco Presidio, which was eerily foggy in some places and bright and sunny in others. Big congratulations to you both!

Please enjoy,

Yusra & Arthur | Married

2010-07-06T16:34:00.000-07:00

Yusra & Arthur got married in St. John's Presbyterian Church in San Francisco. Not only is this a beautiful place to tie the knot, but it happens to be the church that my wife and I got married in. It sure was different being on the opposite side of the alter this time. They then had a magical tea party at the Ritz. Yusra and Arthur share a very special love that is evident in the following photos.
Special thanks to my good buddy Jason for coming out last minute to help!

Please enjoy!

Rigi & Joe | Married!

2010-07-06T13:17:00.001-07:00

Rigi & Joe chose the most AMAZING day to get married! The sun was out and the winds were low for their romantic outdoor wedding atop Sutro Heights in San Francisco. The reception that followed was overflowing with love and well-wishes for the newly wedded couple. Please enjoy the photos. CONGRATULATIONS!

Yvonne & Steve | Married!!

2010-07-06T08:25:00.000-07:00

Steve & Yvonne got married! They had some serious chemistry which is why 50% of their photos depict them buried in each others embraces - congratulations you two!!

Big thanks to my good friend Jason for inviting me to shoot with him for this wedding!

Arthur & Yusra | Engaged

2010-06-11T02:01:00.000-07:00

Arthur & Yusra have luck on their side... the day started out so foggy that you could not even see the Golden Gate Bridge while standing right in front of it. Well, the day cleared up and we were able to take some photos in and around Crissy Field. Thanks so much for a great shoot!

Rigi & Joe | Engaged

2010-06-05T08:27:00.000-07:00

Rigi & Joe met at St. Luke Hospital in San Francisco and it has been love ever since. They have such a sweet relationship that shows very well in the following photos. Congratulations!! Please enjoy!

Michael & Alysson | Proposed

2010-06-05T08:22:00.000-07:00

Michael hired me to capture his surprise proposal to Alysson. He faked an injury while on their weekly bike ride...then went down on one knee. This was a fun and romantic way to get the job done...GREAT PLANNING MICHAEL!

Please enjoy the following photos and video we made to document this most important moment.

Bay to Breakers | San Francisco

2010-05-16T23:08:00.000-07:00

The Bay to Breakers run is a crazy San Francisco tradition that brings out the most wild patrons. Please enjoy this small sample and click the link to see more: http://pkbvisions.com/client/baytobreakers/

Monica & Dylan | Engaged

2010-05-11T14:14:00.000-07:00

Monica, Dylan and I had an awesome opportunity to shoot in some of the most unique locations in the City. We started out on the 55th floor of the Rincon Tower and finished up at the Matrix Lounge. Monica and Dylan are an awesome couple who love to laugh and were naturals in front of the camera. Please enjoy.

Up

2010-05-11T14:07:00.000-07:00

My wife and I went on a hot air balloon ride last weekend and were so impressed with how peaceful it was. I am pretty sure that my camera clicks were the loudest noises up there while we were coasting. Please enjoy!

Michelle & Jody | Enagaged

2010-04-24T18:52:00.001-07:00

Michelle, Jody and I went for a hike at Land's End and ended up with these pretty amazing shots. I have known Michelle since high school and so happy that she has met such a wonderful man to spend the rest of her life with. Congratulations Michelle & Jody!!

Rachel & Joel | Wedding

2010-04-24T18:47:00.000-07:00

Rachel & Joel had a beautiful wedding in Menlo Park, CA. I was helping out my good buddy Jason Lee with this wedding... please enjoy!

Messaiah's Baptism

2010-04-24T18:41:00.000-07:00

This sweet little guy celebrated his baptism in pure bliss with his wonderful family and I was honored to capture it. Congratulations!

John's Big 4-0

2010-04-24T18:38:00.000-07:00

John turned forty, and celebrated in style with the help of his awesome friends and family.

Dad's New Boat

2010-04-24T18:34:00.000-07:00

Meet Besha 2 - My dad's new boat. Watch the movie we put together to get a true sense of how much thought went into the conversion of a Coast Guard life boat into a luxury cruiser.

Shami & Sharo | Engaged

2010-03-30T12:39:00.001-07:00

Now this was a serious engagement party. Shami and Sharo know how to have fun, especially with all their friends and family dancing and having a great time around them. The details of this party were out of this world... please enjoy the pix below!
Congrats to Shami and Sharo!!!

Randomness in SF at Night

2010-03-20T08:26:00.000-07:00

So I found myself wanting to just take some photos the other night. Not of anything in particular or anything in the "for hire" sense (the bulk of what I have been doing for the last 3 months). Please enjoy.

Nissan GT-R

2010-03-20T08:24:00.001-07:00

Not since the last GT-R has anything so crazy come out of Japan. Not even the widest screen TV can compare to the raw awesomeness of this real life video game of a car. My client has great taste and I am very thankful that he keeps his garage stacked with toys like this. Enjoy.

Travis & Angela | Married

2009-12-30T10:50:00.001-08:00

I was so pleased to get a call from my old high school friend Travis... he was getting married! The ceremony was at the Third Baptist Church in San Francisco and the reception followed as a great restaurant in the Ferry Building. This intimate wedding was full of love and friendly folks, who all made this day especially wonderful for Travis and Angela. Congratulations!!

Vermont

2009-11-28T18:23:00.000-08:00

So I have been behind on my posts lately. Part of the reason is that it has just been plain busy, the other part is I have been simply relaxing. My wife and I took some time to watch the foliage shift colors in Vermont. New England is amazing in the Fall, we had a wonderful time walking among the trees and enjoying the fresh air. Please enjoy.

Baby Shower

2009-11-28T18:16:00.000-08:00

I have never been to a baby shower before... I was hired to capture a few special photos of the big day, it was really great to see this future mother with her closest friends and family. Please enjoy.

Lisa

2009-11-28T17:38:00.001-08:00

My sister Lisa has a great outlook on life... she always seems to have a smile on his face and and a joy to be around for all she knows. I am thankful to have her in my life.

Christine & Adam | Married

2009-11-28T17:33:00.000-08:00

I have had the pleasure of photographing the marriage of Christine & Adam. The ceremony and reception that followed were simply beautiful, please enjoy the photos below.

Party Like a Puppet

2009-11-01T15:04:00.000-08:00

Ernie showed up to our Halloween party ready to have some fun...

He was a bit early, but decided to kick off the evening with some red wine...

Ernie celebrates the arrival of the long necks...

Halfway through the night, Ernie is caught going drink to drink with the big bad wolf... peer pressure has no bounds...

Ernie crashes like the champ he is... someone get Burt

Happy Halloween!

2009-10-30T14:42:00.001-07:00

Camaro

2009-10-18T21:04:00.000-07:00

My friend has this awesome Camaro that I have always wanted to take a photo of it. He has put allot of time and effort into making the whole car look showroom new. The engine alone looks like you can eat off it. Because it's pristine condition, I wanted to show it off. Please joy!

The Growing Family

2009-10-06T00:12:00.001-07:00

The Forney Family is celebrating the birth of their newest little angel! Two dogs, twin two year old boys and a newborn baby girl help to elevate these parents to Super-Mom and Super-Dad status. We had a great time playing on the beach. Special thanks are due to my lovely wife, who helped me keep the attention of the of everyone by pointing out all the birdies!

Jessica & Brad | Married

2009-09-26T21:45:00.000-07:00

Jessica and Brad shared their most special day with friends and family among the roses in Petaluma this past weekend. The love they have for each other is evident in every photo, and I was truly honored to be a part of this beautiful moment in their life. The wedding had it all, a hot rod, tea ceremony, countless roses, top shelf drinks, and cupcakes... what more could anyone expect? Congratulations to Brad and Jessica! Please enjoy...

Jones Family

2009-09-24T07:54:00.000-07:00

The members of the Jones family were all smiles at our photoshoot last weekend for a very good reason... a new baby girl is on the way! I am so happy to share in these special moments with expecting moms, dads, and siblings... it is always nice to see a sweet family grow.

Presidio Dance Theater

2009-09-16T14:59:00.001-07:00

The Presidio Dance Theater made a special guest appearance in the 2009 Assyrian Food Festival in Ceres, CA. What an awesome addition! This dance troop is filled with amazingly talented young people from all over and was simply a joy to watch. If you have children in San Francisco, you should really be considering this organization for them. Please check them out: http://presidiodance.org/

If you were a guest of the 2009 Assyrian Food Festival at Bet Nahrain and would like to view all of the additional photos, please click here and email me directly for the password. paul@pkbvisions.com

Mercedes and Tien's Wedding

2009-09-11T21:17:00.001-07:00

I had the honor of shooting this sweet wedding with my good friend and unofficial official mentor Jason Lee. Mercedes and Tien are an awesome young couple who share a love that is evident in the pictures below. Please enjoy them!

The Bridge is Back

2009-09-08T07:25:00.000-07:00

The bridge was so quiet yesterday it almost seemed as though it wasn't there... it is always an odd feeling when one of the most heavily used transportation mediums is closed, the booming echo of cars & trucks passing overhead is a part of the normal urban landscape for this waterfront neighborhood. While we will miss the gift of peace and quiet the bridge closure gave San Francisco... we welcome back familiarity at its opening.

Thanks Mom!

2009-09-01T00:23:00.000-07:00

So my Mom made it out to my photo booth this weekend in San Jose... I had set up a softbox and was taking pictures of my patrons. Not to sound biased, but I really think her photo came out pretty awesome considering the casual setting we were in. Thanks for the support Mom!

Translation

2009-09-01T00:22:00.001-07:00

This was probably the funniest conversation I heard all weekend. The two Assyrian boys in the costumes were explaining the greatness of Dolma (tasty little meat and vege filled grapeleaf wrapped dinner food) to a young Indian boy, in the yellow. He had no idea what they were talking about, but listened since they had feathers in their hats.

San Jose Assyrian Food Festival

2009-08-31T23:59:00.000-07:00

I was invited to set up a marketing booth at this years San Jose Assyrian Food Festival... I had a great time and met lots of interesting people. Check out more of the photos here. My dear wife was wo-manning the photo booth for a good portion of the weekend. She did great and was finding leads left and right. These three woman didn't stand a chance... my wife is a charmer!

Fire

2009-08-28T23:32:00.000-07:00

Every so often I need to light a match... it is such a simple action that I usually take it for granted. A still photo of fire helps me understand how amazing it really is.

Tut

2009-08-27T22:52:00.000-07:00

My wife's childhood friend was in town recently to bring her children to see the King Tut Exhibit at the Cal Academy of Science which left a lasting impression on them. So much so that the kids wanted to bring a small piece of the exhibit home with them. Their mom bought them a set of miniature figurines from the gift shop... I sure hope they will enjoy them!

Shnazzy

2009-08-26T22:54:00.000-07:00

So I got a new pair of glasses today... and what better way to show them off then throw them on my antique (from childhood) stuffed bear and snap a shot. I think they actually look better on the little guy then they do on me... but I will rock them the best I can.

Jump!

2009-08-25T23:00:00.001-07:00

My wife and I took a walk tonight in the neighborhood and we both went equipped with our cameras. As you can tell from the photo, we were having a great time. We love living in San Francisco, and have made a pledge to each other to try to take advantage of all it has to offer while we can. So our advice to you, go out and jump around a bit when you can... it helps to keep everything in perspective.

Fence

2009-08-24T23:50:00.000-07:00

It's amazing how the lines between City life and nature can be blurred at times. The local park down the street from my place is always so lush and green, the trees tower high above the good old American blue grass just like the two family homes tower high above the sidewalks. The fences help to keep everything looking neat and orderly, but add a sense of disconnection to the environment.

Luau

2009-08-23T22:29:00.001-07:00

Christine & Adam celebrated their Luau themed wedding shower last night. It was an amazing event... live hula dancing, a whole roasted pig, and awesome friends and family. Christine was almost overcome with emotion as her mother and father thanked everyone and expressed their heartfelt appreciation and love for their only daughter and future son. See all of the images here: www.pkbvisions.com/client/christineadamluau

Ashurbanipal

2009-08-23T22:28:00.001-07:00

This is an image of a statue depicting the image of Ashurbanipal, the last great king of the Assyrian empire. The statue is located along the side of the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, however it was erected there while the building was used as the main public library... and strong reference to the Assyrians influence on public record keeping.

I am of Assyrian heritage and am proud to know that my family helped bring this statue to San Francisco as a memory of a great population without a country. Learn more about Ashurbanipal here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashurbanipal

Pointer

2009-08-20T19:16:00.000-07:00

And what if the signs are wrong?

Smile

2009-08-19T23:43:00.000-07:00

This little lady was all smiles... she was most interested in the batch of double dutch chocolate chip cookies my wife was baking in the oven. A bit of advice... always cherish a child's smile, it is the most pure expression of joy I have ever photographed.

Kamala Harris at MR. on 8.17

2009-08-18T21:38:00.001-07:00

The SF Young Dems community came out in force to show their support for DA Kamala Harris's campaign for Attorney General of CA for 2010. Check out all of the photos by clicking here.

Party Bus

2009-08-17T01:31:00.001-07:00

My pal Ben @ Events West, LLC is the king of chartering out these world famous Cable Car-inspired party buses in San Francisco. He called me up to snap a few shots of the fun & unique transporter to help show potential clients what they could be experiencing. If you ever get the chance, call up Ben and rent one of these beauties.

Summer in the City

2009-08-13T08:23:00.001-07:00

So we finally had a few warm days in a row in San Francisco and what does my wife decide to do...

Assyrian Heritage Clothing

2009-08-10T11:28:00.000-07:00

When I heard about Assyrian Heritage Clothing, I just had to meet the owner and offer up some photography services... I am sure glad that I did! Christine Faulkner started her company a few years back as a way to express herself and her pride in our shared Assyrian background. She is doing great things with her business and I am happy to play a small role in it's natural progression (plus I got some super awesome shirts - thanks Christine!)

Please enjoy this small sample of the 2010 clothing line, to be featured for purchase shortly.

Assyrian Wedding

2009-08-10T10:31:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of shooting an absolutely stunning wedding for Jamie & Allen last month. The pure joy and love that surrounds this beautiful couple is something wonderful to photograph. My good friend Jason Lee shot with me for the day and we both had a great time. Assyrian weddings are like no other... they are a non-stop party from noon until midnight. Enjoy!

The Perfect Summer Cars

2009-08-04T21:29:00.000-07:00

I had the pleasure of shooting (and driving) some pretty slick exotic convertibles this weekend. There is really something amazing about a car that is engineered to the level that these two are. I know they are not as green as some other options out there, but wow these cars are fun to drive... enjoy!

Tennis Time

2009-07-29T00:54:00.000-07:00

FYI - this is post #100! And what better post then my wife and sister in law duking it out on the courts in New Jersey :-D I don't even think they were keeping score, especially when Max interrupted...enjoy!

Uncle Arthur's Tree

2009-07-29T00:30:00.000-07:00

This was a quick shot of Uncle Arthur's tree in New Jersey... it has become a tradition for me to shoot this tree in creative ways... I was able to get close this time because the weather was so nice :-)

Philadelphia

2009-07-29T00:21:00.000-07:00

Philadelphia was the third location that my wife and I visited. When you are there, you can just feel the age... this was something that made me feel compelled to shoot in all B&W. Enjoy!

Riding Shotgun in New Jersey

2009-07-29T00:14:00.000-07:00

This is part two of my East Coast adventure from earlier this month. All of these photos were taken from the passenger seat while cruising around The Garden State. I was having a great time taking in the scenery and hope you enjoy.

New York

2009-07-29T00:08:00.000-07:00

I am finally getting around to posting some of the pictures I took while on vacation with my wife on the East Coast. This was my first time in the area outside of Winter and I was thrilled to enjoy some nice weather. I do admit that it was pretty hard to remember the harsh frost when walking around NYC in shorts and a tee while in search of the perfect Italian Ice. Enjoy these snaps, I shot them all with my new wide angle :-)

Emma & Sopfie

2009-07-15T14:18:00.000-07:00

"OMG! So cute!" I know that is what you are thinking... This adorable set of twin girls were an absolute pleasure to shoot, they were all smiles and cute as can be. Mom and dad picked out the perfect clothes for them too! Please enjoy.

Larry and Stephanie

2009-07-12T09:11:00.000-07:00

It's amazing how people's personalities emerge as you put them at ease and start taking photos. I have known Larry for a few years on a professional level, and never knew that he was so playful! He is also in love, which makes a big difference on how people see the world and how they are seen in the world :-D Larry and Stephanie were an absolute pleasure to hang out with and we all had a great time running around the Golden Gate Bridge area of San Francisco on a breezy afternoon. I am blessed to share in these amazing moments with my clients/friends and am always thankful to be able to take part in documenting the love.

Jamie & Allen E-Session

2009-06-09T20:59:00.000-07:00

I love it when clients are easy going and willing to try something new with me. I don't normally like to put a sweet young couple in the face of danger, but this shot was too good to pass up. And if standing in the middle of busy Divisadero St. wasn't enough, we made our way to Baker Beach for a chilly session at sunset. We all had a great time and Jamie and Allen were great sports!! Here are just a few of the photos from our shoot.

Sonya & Nils

2009-06-05T16:46:00.000-07:00

I got the chance to tag along with my good friend Jason Lee for a few hours while he photographed a recently married couple as they enjoyed a visit to San Francisco. This couple was so fun that I just could not help pick up my own camera and snap a few...hope you enjoy!