January 2008 Archives

I'm slowing catching up with our photos projects! A few months ago, Ray and I had a Trash the Dress session with Alexa. I posted a few of the more glamorous photos here, but now I wanted to share the really wonderful moments at Lake Temescal in Oakland. Alexa was once a member of her swim team, and loves being in the water. Of course getting in a lake in a wedding dress isn't that easy! In order to get these shots, I had to go into the lake myself, all the way to my behind. But I never mind getting dirty when it means grabbing gorgeous photos.

Ray and I love edgy photo shoots like this, so get in touch with us if you're interested in a Trash the Dress session, or any alternative style shoot. :)

You can view more of our San Francisco wedding photography at our portfolio site.

15 Countries. 31 Cities. 32,000 Photos. One Stare.

Most able bodied people take for granted their 5 to 6 foot high perspective on the world. Kevin Connolly was born without legs. He's endured stares his entire life. Now Kevin has picked up a camera to document those stares as he traveled the world on his skateboard from his very unique perspective.

A few months ago, we had a great portrait session with Catlin and Gio at Stow Lake, the De Young Museum, and Fort Point. Although they're not engaged, Catlin wanted a nice portrait session with Gio so that they could send photos back to Gio's family in Italy. We didn't have the weather on our side, but we made the best of the day. I decided to use a black and white treatment on the photos as an experiment, and I think it nicely captures the mood of the day in a dramatic way.

To see the full-color slideshow, click here.

You can view more of our San Francisco wedding photography and engagement sessions at our portfolio site.

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fabulous NYE.

In 2007, Ray and I started our wedding and portrait photography business. We've been incredibly busy, and I was a complete slacker when it came to blogging about our business. Therefore, for 2008, I resolve to blog more often. I decided to move back to using Movable Type so that I'd have more control over my blog.

Over the next few weeks, I'll catch up with a few weddings and portrait sessions from 2007.

Wishing you the best in 2008!

-Lilia

You can view more of our San Francisco wedding photography and engagement sessions on our portfolio site.

Coren and Jason are an incredibly fun and hilarious couple from Baltimore. They decided to elope and get married at gorgeous Meadowood in Napa. The grounds at Meadowood are simply magical and breathtaking.

Since there were no guests, I acted as a witness, and even signed the marriage certificate! Kimberly Thompson of A Beautiful Ceremony officiated, and she did a wonderful job of making the ceremony very tailored and unique for Coren and Jason.

Following the ceremony, Coren, Jason, and I walked around the grounds of Meadowood, and I took lots of casual, relaxed portraits. You can view the slideshow here.