Filoli Gardens is one of our clients favorite locations to take portraits in the San Francisco Bay Area. Once a private estate, this oasis in Woodside, California is beautiful anytime of the year for portraits. Our couple described having romantic, elegant and timeless portraits for their engagement. Upon request we are happy to offer suggestions […]

This bay area couple brought the love and laughs at their engagement session in the city. We started at the iconic San Francisco City Hall where the couple got to shine in the beautiful light and grand architecture. We always recommend getting to city hall early morning so you don’t have to deal with crowds, […]

San Francisco has character. Whether old haunts or trendy coffee joints, the city has old bones that give it a quintessential charm. That is to say it is the perfect setting for an engagement portrait session, especially for a local couple that lives it’s lore. We started their session early in the morning, before the […]

Wedding planning can be a roller coaster ride, from choosing the perfect venue and meal selection to creating the guest list and ensuring everything is picture-perfect. Wedding photography is one of the essential elements of making your big day memorable. As tempting as it may be to have a friend or loved one capture those […]

Pre-Wedding Shoots are hot, hot, hot. This session was no different in over 90 degree weather. My lovely couple will be celebrating their wedding later this year so we decided to come to another beautiful location in the bay area to capture some romantic portraits for their love story. Pre-Wedding shoots are an upscale version […]

Although captured in July 2021, we still can’t get over how beautiful this day was despite the overcast weather. Unlike most people, I love a foggy day because it lends a serene and even light over the day. Romina and Daniel celebrated the day with a classic tux and vintage ballgown with a romantic cascading […]

Photography and Styling by: Iann Ivy Model: Taylor S. @tay.scar Gown: Untamed Petals Ring: Model’s Own Earrings & Shoes: Amazon Fashion

Nestled on the central coast of California in San Luis Obispo is Villa Loriana, an Italian-inspired venue that is perfect for transforming your special occasion into a dreamy destination getaway. The venue inspired us to imagine a colorful and romantic elopement with bountiful blooms and luxurious fabrics for the ultimate I Dos. The details of […]

Even though it’s technically winter in California, I’m dreaming of gorgeous blooms and intimate weddings. Last year I had the pleasure of shooting at one of my mentor’s workshops at her dreamy Santa Barbara House. Every detail was in a word – poetic, with high attention to detail and an effortless curation of each moment. […]

Weddings are intimate, elopements are even more intimate where the focus is just on the two of you. Your photographer is by your side the entire time, capturing the subtle details to remember your day by while sharing with loved ones. Use my checklist below to help you decide on the perfect pairing: –Find a […]