Shelter in Place Just Strange times… It has been three weeks that San Francisco went into Shelter in Place, officially because the world has been hit by Covid-19. Before that, rules for group sizes and events and essential shopping was in place and things were just basically smaller. Yesterday, I flipped the page on the…
One of the 10 Best Event Photographers in San Francisco
Sometimes you get nice surprises in life and I got one just last week. Someone decided I was #3 in a list of top 10 photographers in San Francisco. Well, damn, I will take it and thank you very much! Here is a bit from their post and link. Be sure to check out Peerspace…
Castello di Amorosa Cuban Nights are Hot Hot Hot
Castello di Amorosa Cuban Nights is just an amazingly fun time. The food, the wine, the DANCERS, the music and the whole vibe. There is no option but to have a great time at any of the Castello’s events. I could absolutely attend any of them and fortunately I actually get to go to them!…
Napa Grape Stomp at Castillo di Amorosa!
I can’t even explain how fun this Napa grape stomp is to witness AND photograph. Castillo di Amorosa in St. Helena first of all, is just an amazing spot created by Dario Sattui. His heart and soul was poured into this place being authentic to its Italian roots. It shows! What is a grape stomp?…
A Napa Corporate Event at Silverado
This Napa corporate event was another year down for me with the Napa Seafood Summit at the beautiful Silverado Spa and Resort. It’s been six years and while the three very intense days kick my butt, I love it all and the amazing people I get to meet from around the world. This event has…
Castello di Amorosa BIG Night
Castello di Amorosa Big Night is not for vegans or vegetarians. It is literally a big steak on a plate. Literally! I honestly don’t know how they pull these events off like they do but holy cow (pun intended, get it?) they do and they do it well. The caters have a massive job at…
Artesa Winery Event Photography for ILEA NSC
Artesa Winery is one unique spot I’ve had the pleasure to see as well as photograph events hosted by them. Never did I imagine when I moved to San Francisco from farm country Michigan all those years ago that I would be lucky and honored to be able to do what I love as well…
Brazilian Room Berkeley hosts Persian Celebration
The Brazilian Room in Berkeley hosted quite the celebration while the big wedding is in Italy. Two families from some of the oldest cultures of the planet, Irish and Persian came together and had one Zaid and Kelsey have been together for years and their families just mesh perfectly. This event was about celebrating the…
Entire Productions Brings Mardi Gras to San Francisco
Entire Productions woman owned and operated by the fabulous Natasha Miler rocks this event every, damn, year and this Mardi Gras event was awesome. This is when I hope the visuals just speak for themselves. I’ve listed every one of the vendors though who helped make this even slightly possible. Please, please reach out to…
Clos Pegase Shines with Event Showcase
Clos Pegase opened their doors to industry professionals recently with a showcase that really worked the venue and impressed us all. Great food, music and wine of course! It took a team and here they are: Bright Event Rentals, Eric Symon Presents, Gaspar Sayoc Consults, Girl and the Fig, Succulent Art, Tre Posti, Vast Music…
ILEA Napa Sonoma Rocks It’s First Gala
Flourish Gala 2018! ILEA Napa Sonoma Event Photography by Misti Layne I love the people of ILEA Napa Sonoma! This group works hard and plays hard and this night showcased a lot of talent. Graton Resort & Casino was the venue and it was like arriving in Las Vegas by car. The area is beautiful…
Napa Like a Tourist but the Event Photographer
One of my favorite gigs of the year is the Napa Seafood Summit. So while I’m the official event photographer, I also eat and drink-a lot. It is three very full days with fish mongers. Yes, I said fish mongers! They do exist but let’s just say it isn’t like you see in Seattle at…
Freemark Abbey hosts ILEA Napa-Sonoma
ILEA Napa Sonoma does it again! ILEA, officially International Live Events Association, had their latest event at the Freemark Abbey in Napa. I had the total pleasure of photographing it for them. They are a great group if you are in the industry and truly the best people in their chosen fields and just for…
San Francisco based photographer of storytelling and documentary wedding photography, meaningful family portraiture, connecting portraits for professionals, the standard to eclectic corporate events.
