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I had the pleasure of meeting Nick when we worked together at the Six Apart office in San Francisco. Nick's smarts and talents really shined through. When Nick brought Chenin over to our office, I instantly liked her -- she's so warm, intelligent, and you could just tell that she's a great woman. They're both so lucky to have each other! I was so happy when they chose us as their wedding photographers. A photographer as well, Nick definitely knows the ins and outs of good photography.
Because he's finishing up his MBA, Nick and Chenin currently live in NYC, and I just happened to be there in December. We got together for an incredibly fun yet chilly (25 degrees) engagement session in Soho, Times Square, and finished off in the always gorgeous Central Park. Chenin and Nick were true troopers for dealing with the cold weather, and I had such a great time getting to know them. Of course, that's really the point of an engagement session, so that I can get to know a couple and also so that they can feel comfortable with me on their wedding day.
I'm looking forward to their wedding in June!
I met Veronica and Sergio last year when they stopped by our office. I knew they were a super sweet couple -- very warm and friendly people, and that Ray and I would have an amazing time documenting their special day. It's great to work with a couple that is relaxed and enjoying their wedding day so much!
Veronica and Sergio had an epic San Francisco destination wedding which included their closest friends and family. They live down in Orange County, and wanted to travel here to San Francisco to make their wedding very special. The day began with a beautiful Catholic ceremony in both Spanish and English, at the gorgeous St. Boniface Church. Following the ceremony, Veronica and Sergio arranged for a surprise trolley ride for all of the wedding guests with stops at Golden Gate Park and Fort Point. The reception was an incredibly fun bay cruise, which was a first for Ray and I. We managed to find our sea legs and shoot the epic dancing that ended a wonderful day!
Lissa and Curtis met while they were students at UC Berkeley, and you might remember them from their UC Berkeley engagement session earlier this year. They're one of our most creative and fun couples and were married at the beautiful Brazilian Room inside Tilden Park in Berkeley. They had a fantastic "Sumo vs. Godzilla" wedding theme with the most amazing details like sumo wrestler and godzilla ties, cake toppers, cuff links, and a super fun themed photobooth.
When I first met Remy and Neal, we instantly clicked. They have the best vibe and great energy -- so positive, hip, cool, and all around super nice people. You can't be any cooler than owning your own clothing company either!
This year the most popular and luckiest day to get married was 08.08.08, and Remy and Neal liked to refer to their wedding as The Real 08.08.08. They even had a huge wood sign with those words branded on it. Following the beautiful ceremony at the San Jose Basilica, I took Remy and Neal over to the San Jose Museum of Art for a few quick portraits.
Then we were off to the San Jose City Hall Rotunda for the amazing, American Gothic styled reception, complete with checkered red and white table clothes, gorgeous sunflower arrangements, and little seedling favors -- everything was completely fresh and different, just like Remy and Neal.
Last week Ray and I flew down to the OC to meet with the amazing and uber famous Becker for his "Party of 1" mentoring session. Big thanks to Becker for spending the day with us, it was overwhelming and awesome at the same time. If you're a pro wedding photographer, I can't recommend Becker's Party of 1 more! If you haven't already joined the [b] school, it's the best place online where you can network, share ideas, and learn from other wedding photographers.
Becker -- you're fabulous, but you already know that. ;)
Ray and I had the honor of shooting Jess and Pontus' wedding back in July at the Conservatory of Flowers here in San Francisco. Luckily we weren't foiled by the July fog and we had a gorgeous blue sky that day.
Jess and Pontus chose to have an intimate photo session before their wedding in Golden Gate Park including the DeYoung Museum and a gorgeous fern grove that looked absolutely prehistoric and wondrous.
They had friends and family fly in from Sweden, England, and Hong Kong to watch them tie the knot. The interior of the Conservatory of Flowers is such a great place for a champagne reception. Where else can you sip champagne with gorgeous tropical plants surrounding you?
The dinner reception took place in the amazing Yank Sing restaurant. Jess changed into a traditional Chinese wedding dress for their "First Look" inside Yank Sing. I just love the look of expectation on Pontus' face when he saw her.
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I just wanted to wish my wonderful husband Ray a happy anniversary! We've been married for seven years, and I can't believe those years have flown by. Ray has been the best husband ever, and I have to thank him for being so wonderful. I can't imagine being married to anyone else, and I'm so glad that we can share our lives together, on a personal level and in our photography business.
We introduced Joy and Jason to you earlier this year with their engagement session. In July, Joy and Jason were married at the gorgeous Casa Real at Ruby Hill. Deanna Roberts of D.R. Roberts Events Management did an outstanding job planning their wedding. The details were immaculate, and she made sure that the entire day went by smoothly. If you are looking for an amazing wedding planner, Deanna Roberts is the planner of your dreams!
Joy got ready with at the hotel with her girlfriends, her mom, and her little nieces who were the cutest girls. As you can see, they are stoked about this wedding!
I love this moment when Joy has breathed a sigh of relief after getting her wedding dress on! I remember that feeling when I finally got into my dress.
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Ray and I have been super busy this wedding season! I'm finally catching up with my blogging so you'll start seeing more wedding posts soon.
Tanya and Matt were married at the Stanford Park Hotel in Menlo Park back in July. They're both academics and met during their university days--Tanya with her studies in Chemistry and Matt in Physics. I guess you could say they had great chemistry!
We wish Tanya and Matt the best in their new lives on the East Coast!
Rabbi Gershon Steinberg-Caudill did a beautiful ceremony for Tanya and Matt, and added symbolic rites that added a great deal of meaning to the ceremony. Carol from Design with Flowers created modern and elegant floral designs. Patricia from A Perfect Look did everyone's makeup and hair. Not only is Patricia incredibly talented, but she has the greatest attitude and she's so pleasant to be around.
Tanya and Matt's reception was so lively thanks to DJ Ron Grandia. He kept the dance floor moving and inspired everyone with his great music selections. This is the second wedding this year with Ron, and I can tell you that he's simply amazing.
This little girl was so cute! She basically ignored me or would turn away whenever I'd try to take her photo. Then I started playing peek-a-boo with her, and hid behind some greenery, and here she is trying to find me.
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Hello Fabulous Readers! Lilia Photography has been nominated in the Best Wedding Photographer category on SFGate's BayList. Please vote for us! The only bummer is that you'll have to register on SFGate.com, but it should take less than a minute to register. Many, many thanks!
When we first met Michelle and Dennis, Ray and I had the best feeling about them. They're both so warm and down-to-earth -- our favorite type of people.
We hear lots of proposal stories, and I think their story might top everyone! Last year, Michelle and Dennis were visiting her family ranch in Montana. A small lake is adjacent to the ranch, and Dennis took Michelle swimming in the lake. He pointed to something at the bottom of the lake, swam down, and brought up a treasure chest with her engagement ring inside of it! How about that as a surprise proposal!
Michelle and Dennis were married at the gorgeous Piedmont Community Church, and their reception was held at Boundary Oak in Walnut Creek.
You can view their wedding slideshow here.
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You could tell that Halley couldn't wait to be married to Jessamine. Halley had to be one of the most excited grooms we've ever seen. And who wouldn't want to be married to the gorgeous and incredibly smart Jessamine?
Jessamine and Halley were married a few weeks ago near the Dahlia Garden in Golden Gate Park. They both have incredibly friendly and warm families. It was a true joy to see both families come together to celebrate this new marriage. Following their wedding, Jess and Halley had a beautiful cocktail reception in the park, followed by a dinner in the private room at the always amazing Absinthe in Hayes Valley.
Jess' entire family stayed in a flat in the Haight--that's such a great idea to have your family staying together in one spot. I was able to photograph Jess' family helping her to get ready, and caught a few nice moments with her parents and her grandmother.
Ray and I took Jess and Halley to Stow Lake, the Chinese Pagoda, Huntington Falls (all within GG Park), and finally over to Fort Point for a relaxed and elegant portrait session.
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Since June 16, 2008, same-sex couples now have the legal right to get married in the State of California. It's about time!
We wanted to let everyone know that Lilia Photography supports marriage equality for everyone. Over the last few weeks, we've received calls from couples traveling from out-of-state who are getting married here in San Francisco. It's wonderful to know that many of our clients have been together for years, and are now able to have the same rights as straight married folks.
Because many couples are traveling here to San Francisco, they don't have anyone to act as their witness. I'm more than happy to not only photograph your wedding, but act as a witness as well. :)
We found a few resources on same-sex weddings that might be helpful to you:
A few weeks ago Ray and I met up with Lissa and Curtis at the Cal campus for their engagement session. Lissa and Curtis met while attending UC Berkeley, and the campus was a meaningful place for them. It doesn't hurt that the campus is gorgeous!
Ray and I are really looking forward to photographing Lissa and Curtis' wedding in August at the Brazilian Room in Tilden Park, Berkeley. Lissa has been busy with her Gocco printer for their invitations. You gotta love handcrafted details.
You can view more photos in their engagement slide show.
You can view more of our Berkeley, East Bay, and Northern California wedding photography and engagement photography sessions on our portfolio site.
Ray and I have been super busy with weddings and engagement sessions and we can't wait to share them all with you!
When I first met Julie and Lou, I knew that their wedding would be as fun and warm as they were. We couldn't stop laughing during their consultation. A few weeks ago, Julie and Lou were married in an intimate ceremony at Brix in Napa. Kimberly Thompson of A Beautiful Ceremony did a beautiful job officiating the ceremony as usual. If you're looking for a Napa Valley wedding officiant, Kimberly is your gal! Fun, relaxed, and casual were the themes for the day, and their party didn't disappoint!
For a more in-depth look at Julie and Lou's wedding, check out their slideshow.
You can view more of our Napa / Wine Country wedding photography and engagement photography sessions on our portfolio site.
Our 2008 wedding season is in full swing! A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of shooting an engagement session for Misono and Dan who are getting married in Virginia later this year. Dan is a film student, and Misono is a web designer and it's always fun to work with such talented and creative people.
Misono asked us to photograph them when the cherry blossom trees were blooming in Golden Gate Park, and we had a narrow window of time to do this since the bloom only lasts for about two weeks. We managed to get some fantastic shots in the Japanese Tea Garden despite the throngs of tourists. Baker Beach was gorgeous as usual!
Take a look at more photos from Misono and Dan's engagement session slideshow.
You can view more of our San Francisco wedding photography and engagement photography sessions on our portfolio site.
Ray and I are back from WPPI where we had an absolutely amazing time meeting new people and learning lots of new things. We can't wait to start making some really positive changes in our business. Every year at WPPI, some of the best wedding photographers in the business donate their time by auctioning off mentoring sessions to benefit Thirst Relief, an organization that provides humanitarian and disaster relief by helping people get access to clean drinking water. Ray and I were lucky enough to the win a mentoring session with the wonderful and incredibly talented Michael and Anna Costa. We got together at the Eiffel Tower restaurant at Paris, and had a great lunch where we learned so much from the Costas. If you're a wedding photographer, you should definitely check out their new photo forum, Photo for the People.
Of course, it wasn't all work and learning at WPPI. There were lots of parties to attend, networking events, and Ray and I dined at lots of new restaurants. Some of our favorites were Cafe Matorano (Philly style Italian), Fix, and Sushi Roku. On our last day in Vegas, Ray and I checked out Dinosaurs 3D at the Luxor, so that's why we're sporting these sassy and haute couture 3D glasses.
It's been a while since I updated my blog! Ray and I have been super busy meeting new clients and booking weddings this year. We've met some fabulous clients and we're so excited about their weddings! We've heard some amazing stories about truly unique wedding proposals, and I can't wait to blog about them.
The latest good news for us is that Lilia Photography was accepted into the WPJA (Wedding Photojournalist Association). Membership in the WPJA is by portfolio review only, so we're ecstatic to be selected to be part of this organization.
More about the WPJA...
"The Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) is a professional organization composed of photojournalists and wedding photographers from around the world. What sets our members apart in the industry is their candid, documentary approach - a distinctly artistic vision toward wedding photography.
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Ray and I are gearing up for WPPI, the biggest national convention for wedding and portrait photographers. We will be there from Friday, March 14 - Thursday, March 20. We managed to win a Thirst Relief auction for a mentoring session with Michael and Anna Costa, and we're stoked about meeting them!
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 Trash the Dress, bridal portraits, and engagement photography sessions on 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.
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
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