What an honor it was to photograph Xavier and Josep at their San Francisco City Hall wedding ceremony. They have quite the love story. Josep is a Spaniard and Xavier is an ooh la la Frenchman and they live in Switzerland. So, why did they marry in San Francisco? Because this is where they met…
An Elopement is a Carmel Destination Wedding Dream Come True
Veronica reached out to me in regards to an idea she had for a Carmel destination wedding, also known as Carmel-by-the-Sea, of course. What? I’m totally in! She and fiancé, Mitch, are from the east coast but she had this idea and it was just a simple elopement on a visit to California. It was…
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…
A Beautiful Kenwood Inn Wedding
I LOVE Kenwood Inn. Really. A Kenwood Inn wedding is unique in a hundred ways and you never even have to leave the site. When I was contacted by Adam and Laura and they told me about their intimate (about 40 guests) wedding all at the Kenwood Inn, I just got excited. The night before,…
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…
City Hall Wedding, San Francisco and some big-ass dogs!
City Hall Wedding is just the start… I really love doing a San Francisco City Hall wedding actually. The ceremony may last all of 4.6 minutes but it is still a huge moment in people’s lives. It was just this for Allison and Ruy too. I met them at their hotel where they were getting ready. I…
Lake Tahoe – Destination Wedding Photography by Misti Layne
If you have not been to the Lake Tahoe area then it should become a must see. It’s just simply breathtaking. It is pure, it is quiet, it is majestic. But it’s also just simply beautiful. So when Isabel and Adam told me they were getting married here I was thrilled. They really kept to…
Menlo Circus Club Makes for Great Weddings
The name “Menlo Circus Club” makes you wonder what you are in for in regards to a wedding location but I assure you, it’s simply fantastic! The history begins simply with a few young girls who wanted to ride their ponies at this Atherton estate and became a “club”. They decided to entertain their parents…
Napa Sonoma Wedding Venues
Wedding inquiry season has begun! The proposals have been done-did you see my last one? Well, check out the Surprise proposal here. The venue may not yet be set and the dress is so totally on order but the planning has just begun. So, here are some of my favorite Napa Sonoma wedding venues. Mitzvah or…
A Gorgeous Mayacama Wedding
A Mayacama Wedding A Mayacama wedding just has everything you could want in one amazingly beautiful place. This venue has beautiful rooms on site that can accommodate the biggest bridal party as they get ready. They have the gorgeous golf course view during the ceremony where I counted five deer grazing in the distance. I…
ILEA NCC Gala San Francisco Event Photography
It was a total honor and thrill to photograph ILEA Northern California Chapter’s Gala, Wanderlust. The Regency was turned into not the music venue that I am very familiar with from photographing events at the Ballroom and Social Hall but continental amazement by amazing vendors. This event gave me the opportunity to showcase San Francisco…
Terra Gallery Wedding meets Chinese Lions + Customs
The Chill Couple Jessica and Jae are about as chill as they come in a couple. Their comfort with each other, their friends and family is just obvious. The LOVE they have for them cannot be missed. The important things at this wedding were the guests, the respect of family and tradition, having a great…
The Holidays are coming! Let’s do those Family Portraits!
Family Portraits for gifts I know the summer has just ended, so talking about the holidays that will come sooner than later seems crazy. However, the likes of Walgreen’s or CVS is reminding us as well! This actually is the time to start thinking and acting on taking family portraits. If you are interested in…
Misti Layne and Borrowed and Blue
Misti Layne recently teamed up with Borrowed and Blue, a locally-focused online wedding resource, to give couples everything they need to know about our photography services. Here’s our Q&A with Borrowed & Blue: How did you first get into photography? I was a flower girl when I was 4 and not happy about…
San Francisco based photographer of storytelling and documentary wedding photography, meaningful family portraiture, connecting portraits for professionals, the standard to eclectic corporate events.
