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We've been nominated for Best Wedding Photographer in the Bay Area! Please take a second to vote for us - we would be honored to have your vote.  Click here (or on the image) and you'll have to fill out a short little form in order to vote. Thank you for taking the time!

Nancy & George's Cuixmala Wedding - Part II

In May we traveled to an incredible resort, Cuixmala, in Mexico to photograph Nancy and George's week of wedding festivities.  The resort is ultra exclusive and was rented out entirely for the wedding guests. It was truly amazing!  We were fortunate enough to work with Marianne Weiman-Nelson, of Special Occasions Events, in LA.  We had such a great time working with Marianne and her staff!  

Nancy used one of the casitas private pools for a ladies luncheon and swimming afternoon before the wedding. The ceremony was held later that day on the beach as the sun was setting. The bride and groom were surprised with a private fireworks show after cutting the cake... an ultra cool "Day of the Dead" cake, no less.  It was a beautiful week - congratulations to Nancy and George! Stay tuned for some images from their party that we photographed in New York a few weeks later....

Nancy & George's Cuixmala Wedding - Part I

These shots are from Cuixmala's private beach and from the rehearsal dinner held by the oceanfront pool. The bride & groom had the talented staff of Special Occasions to help with the beautiful design and planning of the day.

Mia & Rich's Kauai Wedding - Part II

We traveled to Kauai in April to photograph an amazing destination wedding in Hanalei Bay... (which quickly became our new favorite Hawaiian vacation land!) Mia & Rich spend many vacations on Kauai and wanted to share it's beauty with all of their friends and family. They did that and more....

Before the wedding day Rich, an avid surfer, spent much time with his groomsmen surfing the great Hawaiian waves. We were big fans of the vintage yellow VW bus that one of his local friends owns and brought along to the wedding - wish that was a rental car!  As a special surprise to the guests, Mia rode in to the ceremony on an outrigger canoe paddled by some (shirtless) groomsmen.  After dinner we even had a minute to venture across the street to Hanalei Bay for some beautiful sunset photos. The mountains, the beach, and the light were absolutely amazing. We're ready to go back anytime!  Thank you Mia & Rich.

Mia & Rich's Kauai Wedding - Part I

Here's a peek at the beautiful luau rehearsal dinner that was held a couple of days before the wedding - complete with cruiser bikes, hula lessons, and tiki drinks!