Wedding at the Palm Event Center :: Marissa & Manny

So I should probably sign up for a frequent flier program with the Palm Event Center. ;)

Mi peeps. I'm back. Did you miss me?

Everyone say hello to Marissa & Manny.
This cool couple were married at the ever-gorgeous Palm Event Center in Pleasanton CA. I tell you, the great think about being a wedding photographer in the Bay Area is the amount of diversity we get. So many cultures clashing together which end in some crazy good times. In this case, Mexican chick meets Filipino dude. Flip likes the Mexi. Mexi likes the Flip. They go on a date and then decide to marry, (okay more then one date but still). YAY for cultures! Awesome wedding guys. Thanks for having us! :)

Quan was second shooter here and did what he always does. He's actually in Vietnam as we speak. He was hired by the U.S. Government to recue Colonel Samuel Troutman. Okay not really but it sounded better then, "he's on vacation" If your reading this Q, bring me back something cool. Happy Monday.

~Sam

Image by Quan









Image by Quan
One of my faves.






Beautiful.

Marin Ca. Wedding :: Leah & Sam

This ones close to the heart.

For 3 years I rented a room with the Silva family. At that time, Sam (it was Sammy back then) was barely 10 years old. I rent a room but became family really soon. I have fond memories with these great people.

Celina, I miss your dinners. :)
Cesar, I miss our conversations :)
Saul, I don't miss your gas. :S

Congrats Sammy. You got a good one.

To the bride and groom, now that your one unit, make some awesome. Ingredients for making awesome are love, laughter, hard-work and bacon.

Quan came out as assistant on this one not a second shooter. Just for kicks, he relegated himself to 1 camera and 1 lens, can you guess which?) the entire day. Bravo my friend. Once again, you killed it.

Happy Friday everyone.

~Sam





Quan's shot
First meet. Both cried. So did I. :(


Love this one. Quan's shot

Quan's shot




man. wow.



Quan's shot
Happy.
Other stuff:

Love these peeps.


Dude, sniffing the apple cider, (we're still not sure why) is my best friend Ari.
And this........thanks quan

The Family Photo Journalist

I blogged on another blog and I feel so dirty.

I had the esteemed privilege of being a guest blogger on a fantastic photo website called The Family Photo Journalist. Having a niche angle on just family photojournalism, it meets a much needed goal of providing insight on how to be a better photographer that the family can appreciate. Lots of talent with these guys and they update weekly to keep the eyes satisfied. The site is hosted by Daniel Shaw & Chuck Anerino.

I was asked to blog about my son Ethan's broken arm episode we had last summer. I wept while writing it all over again. If you have seen the images, go have a look. While your there say, hello in the comments section and bookmark the site for their weekly updates. I promise you'll be glad you did. :)

Go check it out: The Family Photo Journalist

Blessings everyone!

~Sam

Some of what you'll find at The Family Photo Journalist

Image by Daniel Shaw
Image by Daniel Shaw

Image by Daniel ShawImage by Daniel Shaw

Image by Chuck Anerino
Image by Chuck AnerinoImage by Chuck Anerino
Image by Chuck Anerino

Lake Tahoe Engagement Session :: Haleh & Ramtin

So you've heard about a destination wedding, well how bout a destination engagement session?! Just as much awesome sauce.
Lake Tahoe means a lot to Haleh and Ramtin. Early in their courtship, they spent many day there, enjoying all it's majesty. This place is so tranquil. Having their engagement session their was an easy decision. Greatest thing about the Bay area is if you want a snow escape, it's only 3 hours away. When you get your fill, come back home :)
Congrats guys. Looking forward to the wedding.
If any current clients have any neat ideas on where to have YOUR engagement session, I'm all ears. Lets make some magic.

Cheers and Happy Monday folks..

~Sam



The
Ring
Shot


One of my favs.
another fav
Boom. Tahoe.


another fav.