They showed up dressed to kill. Jessica’s red dress, and those shoes stole the show.

Seriously. Check them out.

I think its a 3 way tie for my favorite image of the day, and this is one of them.

This may actually break the tie, I think this is my favorite. Having that background at my disposal doesn’t seem fair to photographers in other parts of the world, and J+J are total naturals.

Did you know that I can levitate?

Here’s my other favorite. Doesn’t get much better than that.

Thanks to Jessica + Justin for the good time and for working their magic in front of the camera, we can’t wait for your wedding at the Cliff House this Fall!

Damn. It was just my birthday a couple weeks ago. To think I missed out on the free “hem pants”.

I think this is the most depressed mannequin I’ve ever seen. I’d be depressed if I had to wear a red suit too.

I’m not sure if having the flag in a dog’s mouth is a patriotic or unpatriotic statement. Scary either way.

A self portrait of sorts…

Thanks for checking ‘em out!

Cliff

A couple weeks ago I had the chance to shoot with a good friend and rockin’ wedding photographer Marc Climie. He’s based out of Atlanta and was here for a wedding. The couple had booked 2 photographers and his regular 2nd had a family emergency, so I stepped in to help out. Marc’s been a huge influence on my work over the years. I shoot receptions the way I do mainly due to him. He’s simply one of the best there is when it comes to covering reception action. The wedding was at the gorgeous Kohl Mansion in Burlingame. It was a crazy rainy day, but the Mansion is so beautiful inside I didn’t even miss the outside. On to the images!

I met up with the guys at their hotel for the ride over in the limo to the Mansion. I loved this shot of their lil’ pup in a tux fixated on the food in David’s hand. He was completely fixated on it and David didn’t seem to notice (or was ignoring) him. He did end up getting it just a few frames later.

I was digging the light and the rain on the window in this one of David’s Dad.

One of my only portraits of the day. As the 2nd I shot the guys portraits, but I was mainly in PJ mode the rest of the day. It’s tough to not be able to grab the couple and shoot how you normally would like, especially when the venue is so photogenic! I loved this one though, I had the guys do their best “Sopranos” impression with a tiny chihuahua on David’s lap. Totally cracked me up.

The guys were sequestered in one area of the Mansion to keep David away from Melissa before the ceremony. Only problem was is there was no restroom in their area of the venue. The guys, being an industrious bunch improvised a blindfold out of paper towels and guided him to the bathroom. This is a little series from that moment.

Totally busted by one of the planners! She was not gonna let these guys see Melissa.

Success!

The pup was the ring bearer. Getting ready to fulfill his duty.

Melissa heads down the aisle, and makes eye contact with her Dad. She met him halfway.

David celebrates when Melissa makes it to him!

Love that look.

Some of the details:

Did I mention this place was beautiful?

I was making my way from one area of the building to another that was separated by a curtain. I got halfway through, saw this and backed up. I poked my lens through the curtain so they wouldn’t react to the camera. I really just liked all the little stories going on.

They must all be waiting for me.

First Dance

Dip!

Bling!

Some great reactions during the toasts.

This might be my fav of the day. I called that I would shoot the cake cutting from the balcony before Marc had the chance(think: shotgun!). I thought this little moment when David surprised Melissa with a special “cupcake” cake was awesome!

Last dance

Headin’ out

OK, the Rolls is not flying in space I promise. It was raining, and my flash lit the rain drops, freezing them.

Thanks for having me along Marc, I had fun!

Cliff

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

We’ll start off with a little getting ready. I thought it was cool that they got ready together, it eschews tradition a bit, but felt really intimate.

On to the Museum! Dad walking Annika down the aisle:

David waiting happily at the other end:

Their ceremony was officiated by a close friend of theirs which I always love, but this time was especially cool because this guy has the coolest voice on the planet. He should be doing movie trailers:

There’s not too many buildings that get more dramatic than this:

Can you guess what David’s last name is? I had this shot in my head ever since I first sat down with them months ago:

I’m sure I totally messed up this picture, but I couldn’t resist!

My name is _________ and I like to party:

That poor cupcake. It never had a chance.

Thanks for sharing this awesome day with us! Congrats you two!

Cliff

We did some portraits in the area of the Conservatory of Flowers at the park, and worked our way over to the Fuschia Dell for their ceremony. It was one of the nicest days of the year here in SF, so it was a challenge to not have other people in the background!

They had a really personal and touching ceremony, with Maureen’s brother doing the officiating, and their bridal party doing some inspiring readings.

This was a really unique cake, and it smelled just as good as it looks! It was hard to not be distracted while shooting it. Something about the white chocolate and the strawberries.

The reception was at Limn, a really cool modern space in SOMA here in SF.

Admiring the bling:

This kid was rocking this move on the dance floor, and the DJ decided to join in:

First Dance:

Party Time!

We had a blast working with you, thanks for havings us! Congrats!

Cliff

I always wondered who the lucky people are that get to work in the beautiful building at the end of California St. Turns out it’s Sean! Awesome. It’s the building right behind them BTW.

Tiffany and Sean we had a great time shooting with you, and are so excited for your wedding at the Clift in Sept!!

Cliff