Stacy & Tu: Engagement Session

These fine folks will tie the knot later this year. Tu & Stacy will be getting married in Sept and wanted a San Francisco themed engagement session. Does shooting The City ever get old? My guess is, photographers around the globe envy us here in the Bay Area for having the gorgeous landscapes we have. These guys were fun. Tu is an avid amateur photographer himself and was full of questions the entire time. I love talking shop so it was great for both of us. Maybe second with me on the next wedding shoot Tu?

I asked Tu & Stacy if they'd like to do some night stuff and they quickly obliged. We went to various spot throughout the city and finally ended up at Powell Station to catch the last shot. We waited about 1o minutes for this one. Well worth it in the end. Enjoy the shots guys, we'll see you in Sept.

~Sam

Lynna & Jesse Willoughby

Two of my most favorite people got married a couple weeks ago, and I had the distinct privilege of photographing their day. I was a little partial to this wedding firstly because I've known Lynna since she was about 10. I've known Jesse for about 8 years. Wow, time has flown. Seemed just months ago that they started dating.

Their choice for the ceremony and reception, The Corinthian Event Center in downtown San Jose, was extremely classy. The place had Lynna written all over it. This was a very lovely and emotion filled wedding. More than most I've been to. Everyone could tell this was a couple truly in love. It was very magical.

I did some off camera strobing along with lots of black and white. Her vintagesk, (is that a word) dress I think called for it. By the way that dress was designed completely by Lynna, wowzers, right? Leading the front of the pack in one pf the above picture is Kuyah, (big brother in Tagalog) Ryan. Matter of fact, Ryan is MY best friend and he was the guy who designed the Hassas Photography logo. Truly talented and from the pictures you can tell he loves his sister.

For those that stop by and know Lynna & Jesse, take a minute and write note of congrats. I'm sure they'd appreciate it. Take care and enjoy the pics.

~Sam

BTW~ the HAM you see riddled through these faves of mine is Ryan's son Luke. He is pure awesome. He prayed for all the groomsmen while getting ready. He was dead on image of Ryan when he was younger, but now he is looking more like his momma.