Michelle and Sam certainly brought their New York flair, humor and love to our part of the world and it was fantastic!  The reception was at the Mark Hopkins atop Nob Hill and the ceremony at St Peter and Paul.

Tram and Howie had the most amazing day at War Memorial Green Room.  It started in the most traditional Korean way with honoring the bride’s family with an amazing array of foods and gifts.  Then it was off to War Memorial.  Eric Yee of Spintronix and Geri did the most amazing job with design.   There were special gobo’s to celebrate Howie and Tram and Eric set up hot pink lights on the columns for the most amazing affect.  It was truly beautiful and Tram and Howie are just the best.

I finally got to see Avedon at MoMA yesterday and what hit me immediately is how he got people, some strangers, to communicate with him so honestly and deeply.  I snapped these pics of just the eyes and that is all you need to see to feel.

Photographing children is a challenge but tons of fun too.  Parents have a lot of great opportunities to photograph their kids.  Coming from the outside you have to build the trust kids need to be comfortable with you.   What to do?

• This day Asher was quite shy and first and I pretty much let him come to me first.  At the end of the day he was climbing all over me.
• When kids are themselves it lends itself to great photo opportunities.  Letting Asher just “read” to me was hilarious as he made his scary face and explained.
• Parents stop having your kids smile at the camera!  The best images are when they aren’t paying any attention to the camera at all.  See for yourself!

Victoria and Kent did an amazing job planning most of their wedding themselves. Christygale at Mark Hopkins was wonderful and they had great vendors like Jonathon Metcalf for video, Kate’s Blossoms and Hoogasian for flowers and music by Dennon & Doyle.

This was one fun day.  A coming together of two families to celebrate birthdays, life and love.  We spent a few hours together and of course did some family portraits but this was most about the love and celebration of life.  Events in every day are really important to document.    You can see some of the results here and how in a few years they will be moments treasured.

Heather and Scott chose Hotel Boon for it’s charm and it really has a ton of it!  The hotel is small and full of charm. There are eclectic items here and there that add so much character.  All the best guys!