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I'm Clifford Brunk, a wedding photographer based in beautiful San Francisco, California. This is the place to view the photographic highlights of my professional and personal life. This is also the spot where I will share any news regarding Brunk Photography with my past, present, and future clients and friends. Please take a look around, and take a moment to make a comment if something inspires you to do so. I love feedback!

Katie + Tim | Married!

January 1, 2009 – 7:34 pm

Happy New Year everyone! No better way to start off 2009 than with my last 2008 wedding!

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The area around their getting ready/reception venue was really quaint, we had some fun with a couple of the buildings in the area before the ceremony.

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I loved some of the expressions of the kids during the ceremony:

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Katie’s expression in this one was great.

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Married!
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The giant trees at their ceremony site were awesome!

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Yum!

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One of the groomsmen got a little too excited when it was his turn in the spotlight during the toasts, and spilled his champagne. :)
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An emotional moment during Tim’s brothers toast.
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I really enjoy these next few. Nothing pleases me much more than the pure, unadulterated joy that I’m able to capture on the dance floor when people have gotten comfortable with my presence and just let loose!

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Congrats to Katie and Tim! Thanks for sharing your day with us!

Cliff

By Cliff | Posted in Weddings | Tagged , | 3 comments        
  1. Katie   -  

    Cliff,
    I am so in love with these pictures! They are so creative and fun and you made the whole experience easy and relaxed. Thanks for capturing all the special moments on such an important day. We can’t wait to see the rest.

  2. Laura & Steve   -  

    WOW! These pictures are amazing!! I absolutely love them! My favs are the one of the old barn with the star, the giant tree at the wedding site, Steve’s toast & Jan and Paula singing on the dance floor! Very impressive!! What a special day:)
    XO
    Laura & Steve

  3. Julie Vaughn   -  

    Katie, all the research was worth the effort, these photos are amazing! You both look so happy and seem to have really enjoyed your day. I am so happy for you, congratulations. I particularly like the black and white of you two kissing underneath the canopy of the tree, outstanding!

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Ria + John | Married!

December 12, 2008 – 11:49 pm

John and Ria were married just a few weeks ago in San Jose. They got ready at the Fairmont Hotel, were married at the gorgeous St Joseph’s Basilica, and had their reception at the amazingly modern San Jose City Hall. Quite the trifecta!

Here’s John, I believe he was doing some last minute cramming, writing the prayer for that night, and yes that’s the cake on the table next to him. :-)

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Ria getting into her dress. Believe it or not, Ria’s Mom actually MADE THE DRESS. Amazing.

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Cute moment before Ria and Dad walk down the aisle.
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Sometimes things align just right for an awesome shot. That’s actually a guest’s flash that fired on the opposite side of them creating that cool backlight. Hey! Point and Shoot cameras are good for something! Check out that church!
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Love this one:
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A couple of cute moments during the ceremony:
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My favorite portraits of the day. I really enjoyed playing with all of the spectacular architecture!
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The caterers had this really elaborate setup outside to cook the food. I loved the combo of the steam and the lights.
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First Dance:
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It was quite a party! These next few just scratch the surface:
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During a showdown on the dancefloor:
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Congrats Ria and John!! Thanks for sharing your day with us!!

Cliff

By Cliff | Posted in Weddings | Tagged , , , , | 4 comments        
  1. Brandi   -  

    Stunning! Gorgeous couple, love the church and great work!

  2. Ria + John   -  

    Clifford,

    Truly extraordinary work. We had some pretty high expectations of your work, but you’ve exceeded even those. We especially like the portraits outside the rotunda, and the dance-off pic!

    Throughout our wedding day, we felt so comfortable and at ease with your easygoing, unobstrusive work style. The portrait session gave us some needed respite from a hectic day, and we were able to spend quiet, quality time together. It is a priceless service you do capturing these once in a lifetime moments so beautifully. Thank you again.

  3. Alex   -  

    Very inspiring work, Clifford! I see the couple loved it too. And then again, how could they not?!

  4. Nancy   -  

    Omg. Ms.Fresnoza you look so cute!!!!!!!!!

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Ha + Sy | Engaged!

December 8, 2008 – 1:17 am

A few weeks back we had the chance to spend some time with Ha and Sy on the UC Berkeley campus, a place where they’ve spent a lot of time. We first met Ha and Sy at Tuyet and Duy’s wedding back in June, and they booked us for their wedding this upcoming June! It was an absolutely glorious day for a November weekend, as perfect as it gets.

OK on to the images!

Fun with long shadows…

This shot at the Campanile is totally epic. Love it.

I was digging the light in the next two:

This was a fun shot to make:

I really like the feel of this one:

There’s a huge grid of headshots setup on campus that we just had to play with a bit:

Thanks for hanging out with us you two, we really enjoyed our time together! Looking forward to your wedding this June!

Cliff

By Cliff | Posted in Engagements | Tagged , , | 13 comments        
  1. Nawal Badran   -  

    Absolutely breath-taking. I loved every single one of them. I can’t wait to get married and ask you kindly to be our photographer!
    That was just amazing, I am speechless.
     
     

  2. ha   -  

    guys! thank you so much for a wonderful day! had a lot of fun. I think my fav is #5…no, the epic one…i can’t decide! can’t wait till june…

  3. Goly   -  

    I agree with Nawal… They are all just so beautiful! :)

  4. Nicole White   -  

    Ha you look absolutely gorgeous. Sy you’re hot too. I am so excited for you two. The pics are fabulous and timeless.

  5. Sy   -  

    heck of job Cliff, you make me look good. ahhh… the magic of photography :)
    Thanks for a great experience and look forward to June.

  6. vi   -  

    VERY NICE.  beautiful colors.  1, 2, and last are my favorites.  the last one is so artsy -  you guys should def use it!!  the photographer was able to make a. sy look good :) the only problem i have is w/ the fact that these were taken in bezerkely - eh, i guess i can deal….

  7. Deepti   -  

    Dearest Ha and Sy-I am in love with these pics.  They are so ROMANTIC.  I am in love with your love! I wish you two the best!  Deeps

  8. quyen   -  

    i love the warm colors. my favorites are no. 1 and 8. you should have the Cal band at your wedding. =) jk or not…

  9. Tuyet   -  

    Man…i wanna get married again.  I’m as speechless as i was the first time i looked into Cliff’s work.  Both Ha and Sy look so natural and everything else make the pictures look so effortless yet so powerful.  I love how each picture has a whole story to tell.Can’t wait ’til your big day, Ha&Sy!!!Tuyet–

  10. sharon   -  

    oh la la…lots of kissy face!  DO!  ahhhahahaa.  :)  i love ALL of the photos!  #8 and the last one are my faves.  what a fine lookin’ couple, mang!  

  11. randy   -  

    these photos are AWESOME!

  12. Ryann   -  

    Honestly stunning.  I think they should all make the cover of some incredible “love” magazine, but number 5 takes the cake…made me cry the first time I saw it….you guys are beautiful!  I’m with Deeps, I’m in love with your love!  Ha, you better watch out!  Hugs!

  13. adam (3)   -  

    rad session.
    love the 6 up from the bottom….keep rockin’

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Tracy + Scott | Engaged!

November 27, 2008 – 1:12 am

A couple weeks ago we got to spend some time with Tracy and Scott, getting to know them a bit better, and exploring Alamo Square. We had a great time, and made some really cool images! I really enjoyed the mix of nature and classic SF architecture at the Square.

It doesn’t get more San Francisco than this:

I’m struggling to pick a favorite image this time. It’s either this one….

….or this one. Any tie breakers out there? :) I think I love sun flare and silhouettes equally.

Thanks for spending this time with us! We’re looking forward to your wedding!

Cliff

By Cliff | Posted in Engagements | Tagged , , | 5 comments        
  1. //ed & monica pingol   -  

    such sweet images of the seven sisters. =) love them!

  2. Tracy Scheidtmann   -  

    Hi Cliff — the preview pictures are wonderful! Thank you! Captured exactly what we wanted on a fall day in S.F. We shared them with my folks over Thanksgiving, and they loved them too. Looking forward to seeing the full slideshow!

  3. rebecca   -  

    i don’t have a favorite, all the pictures are beautiful!!!

  4. Cliff   -  

    Hi Tracy! I’m glad you and your family are as happy with the images as I am!

    Thanks for the comments Ed, Monica, and Rebecca!

  5. manus   -  

    like the full house shot.

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Jessica + Stephen | Married!

November 25, 2008 – 12:14 pm

Jessica and Stephen got married a couple weeks back, getting ready at The Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, and then we moved over to the UC Berkeley Faculty Club for the ceremony and reception.

The Claremont, looking as stately as ever:

Fun with mirrors and great window light during the getting ready:

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Stephen!

We set up a “first sight” moment which I always love due to the range of emotions I get to capture.

I thought this was hilarious! Stephen checking out Jessica in her fab gown while she models for him:

I was digging the Fall colors in the background for the portraits:

The smallest of the flowergirls was a bit hesitant to go down the aisle when her turn came up. Mom encouraged her at the other side, and she made a break for it! The crowd went wild, cameras in tow:

I lucked out, with someone leaving this door open during the ceremony:

Married! The bubbles were fun:

I always love the birdcage veils:

The rings with some of the rustic details:

I liked this little look during the toasts:

A joyful first dance:

Hora! My fav!

Some action on the dance floor:

Congrats to Jessica and Stephen! Thanks for sharing your day with us!

Cliff

By Cliff | Posted in Weddings | Tagged , , , | 4 comments        
  1. Jessica Adams   -  

    Hi Cliff- These are beautiful! Can´t wait to see the rest! Sorry it took so long to respond, we´re in South America and haven´t been checking email regularly. Jessica and Stephen

  2. Cliff   -  

    Thanks for the comment! Hope you’re having a great honeymoon!

  3. Zack and Sieka   -  

    Beautiful photos!!!  They really capture the moment.  Congratulations to 2 of my favorite people!

  4. Karla and Uncle Adam   -  

    OMG Jessica, these are absolutely beautiful, so tasteful and elegant! Hope you had a lovely honeymoon. Happy Holidays, your first Christmas as the new “Mrs”! Wish Stephen our best.

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