The Vineyard House winery hosted a party for its members and what a party it was! The winery itself is just beautiful. Jeremy Nickel hosted with a grin that never left his face. His team probably walked 12 miles to make sure things were the best they could be. Dancing, yes please! A caricature of…
World Cities Culture Summit in San Francisco
The World Cities Culture Summit came to San Francisco and we gave it our all while hosting people from around the world to promote culture and the arts. The food, the guests, the locations, the educational experiences were amazing. The team of San Francisco Travel kept them busy and entertained and I learned a lot…
Scoliosis Charity República Dominicana
What an honor to go with the scoliosis charity International Surgical Foundation again to the Dominican Republic. The team of people from 4 countries and numerous states helped a number of children and young adults. Again, lives were changed. Again, I felt the magic of helping others in need. It is simply amazing to witness…
The Turing Awards at Westin St. Francis
There are rock stars then there are the rock stars of the technology world. I had the absolute pleasure of photographing the Turing Awards this year at the Westin St. Francis. The speakers and honorees are people who have changed the lives of all of us. This year’s winner, Tim Berners-Lee, created the world wide…
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…
Best Friends Animal Society -Strut Your Mutt San Francisco
Anyone who knows me knows that I love animals and do I all I can in writing petitions, volunteering or pet sitting. (Still waiting for someone to say “babysit my pig”). Last spring I took a road trip and actually volunteered at Best Friends Animal Society. It was amazing and fun and hard and beautiful…
Oakville Sessions – Gargiulo Vineyards
What makes a perfect day? I would suggest it is Oakville Sessions at Gargiulo Vineyards and the amazing talent they have. Of course we can add the view, the food, the wine and the sunshine in the amazing Napa Valley. Look at this talent! I had a wonderful time and even better, I got to…
She said yes but knew it was coming…
What, you are going to propose and want proposal photography? Oh yes, please! I love these scenarios and the planning and the secretiveness and the working to get it all just right. Well, this one was perfect BUT he told her to get a manicure and he was busted at that very moment. She still…
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…
Tim Hockenberry Rocks The Throckmorton ~ San Francisco Music Photography ~
Tim Hockenberry is a talented musician I’ve worked with on occasion over probably 10 years now and just a nice guy on top that. He wowed the audience at The Throckmorton with some cover tunes and some great original music and even doing some with his quite talented son! There is something about the simplicity in a performance…
Harvey Milk Gets a Stamp ~ San Francisco Event Photography ~
A celebration at the beautiful San Francisco City Hall to celebrate the new Harvey Milk stamp was a great success and appreciated by many. The event was hosted by San Francisco and the mayor and all those who helped get the stamp made attended. A celebration was held in the gallery next door and hosted…
San Francisco based photographer of storytelling and documentary wedding photography, meaningful family portraiture, connecting portraits for professionals, the standard to eclectic corporate events.
