I recently watched the movie The Cove and it wasn’t easy.  I’ve always loved dolphins since I grew up watching Flipper.  My mom after a while though wouldn’t let me watch anymore because I would always end up crying!  Well, this movie is well done and utterly important and it’s crucial that change happens and soon.  I’ve grown up with animals and not known a day without them since a child.  Whether dogs, cats, cows, horses, birds they are just a cause that is important to me.  Dolphins too.

I have to admit I did do the swim with the dolphins before I knew any of this was happening.  It was the most amazing experience and while I will never forget it I do regret it.  I felt so at peace with these creatures and I know they felt my feelings, admiration and love.  For most of the “swim” there were 3 dolphins that chose to stay with me and 2 that were with the 12 others.  It was amazing, incredible and one of the most inspiring moments of my life.  I know these creatures need to live and breathe and commune in the world with us. Looking into their eyes is a memory I’ll never forget.

Please, please take a moment if you care to The Cove site.  Spread the word!  The sad irony here is that many Japanese don’t know the dolphin kills even take place and sadly dolphins are laden with mercury and their flesh is eaten by their own children and disguised as expensive fish.  Mercury poisoning is preventable and an utterly horrible existence to suffer.  Please take action and share on Twitter, Facebook, your blog and anywhere you can.  Thank you!

I recently had the absolute pleasure of photographing little Angel this week.  He’s a total charmer!  He’s a patient at UCSF unfortunately but they are taking great care of him.  His older brother and mom visit him every day and the nurses just love and pamper him like crazy.  He has the most amazing temperament being confined in a hospital.  I’ve been working with Moment by Moment for years and so highly recommend them and the idea of giving families a chance to photograph their kids in sometimes very difficult situations.  I wish all the best to this wonderful family.  Please visit www.momentbymoment.org and your support is greatly appreciated.

Charlotte was radiant and her groom dashing in velvet on New Year’s Eve for their wedding at San Francisco’s City Hall.  Both from Prague but living they decided to celebrate on the last day of the year.  City Hall was busy actually!  San Francisco’s City Hall really is the most stunning of places.  The architecture is just amazing and even if your wedding is 4 minutes long it’s definitely memorable.  Just a few snaps from the day and congrats to you Martin and Charlotte!

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.

Went with a friend last night and it was just a good time.  I was expecting Chris Cornell and got Ozzy but I have to say oddly he is quite the adorable rocker.  The fire hose of soap suds made me laugh the hardest I have in probably 5 years!  But a great time to be sure.  Great crowd and only wish I’d taken more pics of the spectators. Some of the best experiences in life are those most unexpected.

I recently did a wedding for a couple and the design elements were so very simple.  I love that and wanted to just share a few photos while I still work on the rest!  This was at Terra Gallery. The location is just amazing.   It’s an art gallery so the design is geared towards showcasing that.  However it’s that simplicity that lends itself to an amazing design and letting the life of the party shine.

This day was so much fun and Jennifer and Juan are just the greatest couple.  We had such a great time and it was just a beautiful day.  The flowers were amazing and by Poppy’s Petalworks and the reception was at Sens.  I’d never even been here before but it has become one of my new favorites.  You’ve got the amazing view by the Ferry Building, the people are the best and most attentive ever and the feeling of the place is warm, urban and modern.  Totally eclectic!

This one was a lot of fun to be sure!  The event celebrated wines from many different places and brought together people from near and far.  Arista Winery in Healdsburg is a fantastic location.

So it’s been a 2 year hiatus for John Corbett from here but they came back and sounded amazing.  I could only hit Red Devil but they wen’t to Folsom and Petaluma too.  Tara Novick is going to release his own CD soon too so be sure to check it!!