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 San Francisco wedding photography and engagement sessions at our portfolio site.

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. 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 San Francisco wedding photography and engagement sessions at our portfolio site.

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 sessions at our portfolio site.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You can view more of our San Francisco, Napa, and Sonoma wedding photography at our portfolio site.

Congrats to Katie and John who were married on September 28. Ray and I shot their wedding, and I'll share those photos later. A few weekends ago, Ray and I met Katie and John and their dog, Zach, at Baker Beach for a post wedding "Day After" portrait session. Katie was brave enough to get her wedding dress wet on the beach!

You can view the slideshow here.

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

A few days later, I had a private, one-on-one mentoring session (Tea for Two) with Jules where everything was tailored specifically to my needs. We talked about everything from lighting, exposure to marketing and more. Most importantly, she taught me how to become organized and to create very specific, manageable goals--both short-term and long-term. She has helped me to think differently about my business and shared so much valuable information that I can definitely take my photography skills and business to the next level. Seriously, I was beaming when I came home!

If you're a wedding photographer, I highly recommend Jules' Tea for Two session. When do you have a chance to sit down and talk to an accomplished photographer who will answer all of your questions? There's a glut of wedding photography seminars out there, but you just can't beat the personal attention from Jules.