Robyn and Omar are performers with Cirque du Soliel (I know, so cool, right?) and they contacted me just a few weeks ago about photographing their very intimate ceremony. They had already made it official in a civil ceremony at San Francisco City Hall but wanted to celebrate with their families. They flew in from all different parts of the US and the world and gathered at Waterbar on the Embarcadero. It’s been raining non-stop in the Bay Area but the weather totally cooperated and the sun even made an appearance. Robyn’s mom performed the blessing and then everyone enjoyed some yummy food and wine (even me!) before they sat down to dinner. Be warned, these two are incredibly photogenic…
Help
No doubt everyone knows about the devastating earthquake in Haiti. It’s easy to feel helpless in these situations but making a donation really does help. Any amount. And it’s so easy – as easy as sending a text message. Below are links to organizations that I have personally donated to or that have been recommended to me. Please, just take one brief moment out of your day and give what you can.
Partners in Health – this organization has been providing health care in Haiti for over 20 years
American Red Cross – donate $10 to Haiti relief by texting “Haiti” to 90999
Yele – text “Yele” to 501501, which will automatically donate $5 to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund
Melinda + Russ {a glimpse}
Jennifer + Paul {point reyes wedding}
Eliza + Thomas {day after}
Catching my breath
It’s been chilly these past few days and it’s really starting to feel like winter. At least San Francisco’s version of winter. We don’t have snow storms and icy roads to contend with but it’s the perfect weather for hats and gloves, cozy nights by the fire, hot chocolate, and a great excuse to buy a new coat.
Still, I don’t quite have time for all of that yet. My last wedding of the year is Saturday; my very dear friend is flying in from KC to help me and then next week I am off to Breckenridge, Colorado to attend the wedding of another very good friend. You might remember her Tahoe engagement session and I also did a boudoir session with her but it’s under wraps until she gives the album to her very luck husband-to-be. The hubby is staying home and I’m going with a girlfriend so hijinks will surely ensue. And it’s my first snowboarding trip of the season so come on weather, make some snow! In between all that I am doing 2 family sessions and working like crazy on album designs. Dear personal life, where have you gone and when are coming back to me?
This is my long way of saying that the blog might be quiet for the next few weeks. What’s that you say? Hasn’t it already been pretty quiet? Indeed it has. But I’ll catch up and I have lots of great photos to share. In the meantime, maybe this photo of my sweet girl, on a sunny day that wasn’t so long ago will help warm you up.

Chantal + Mario {a glimpse}
I can’t wait to share more…
Leila + Aaron {anticipation}
















