Photography Blog

Friday, May. 28th 2010

Zach and Sara’s wedding was absolutely gorgeous –certainly a day to remember.  This couple took advantage of the very best Napa Valley has to offer.   Their intimate wedding ceremony was located at the stunning Silverado Resort and Spa, followed by an inspired reception at Sebastiani Vineyards.   We snuck in a fabulous photo shoot between events at an old train station complete … Read more »

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Tuesday, May. 25th 2010

When I became a professional photographer years ago, my goal was to be an artist who gives back to the community. Over the years, I have been steadfast with my belief that the more you give back, the more rooted you are in the community in which you live; everyone benefits, and I have been able to be true to myself, my art, and my … Read more »

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Thursday, May. 13th 2010

As a young boy I attended a very strict boarding school for boys – while my education was certainly academically sound, the atmosphere was stern and lacked an appreciation for the creative. My creative muse was found a little later in life and is what inspires me today. Now as a father, I am so inspired by my son’s school and educational curriculum- it makes … Read more »

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Sunday, Apr. 18th 2010

I’m always in complete awe at just the sheer beauty and seemingly unlimited natural settings Napa Valley provides for magical wedding photographs and Meadowood is certainly no exception.  It is GORGEOUS!!!

Meadowood is located in St. Helena in the heart of Napa Valley – the property is a private haven nestled on two hundred-fifty wooded acres with abundant gardens and natural water features where there is a complete … Read more »

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Monday, Apr. 12th 2010

My Bebe Collection has got me thinking…  these tiny, precious beings come to earth and change absolutely everything around us!  No matter what you think your life will be like when they arrive, it’s always very different.  The one universal in all families with new babies is love.

Babies deliver love to a family – the kind of indescribable love that takes you to a … Read more »

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Monday, Mar. 15th 2010

Nick Masset is a baseball player for the Cincinnati Reds, so he and his bride, Jennah travel all over the country for work, but for their wedding day they wanted to have our stunning San Francisco Bay as a location and backdrop for their wedding photographs.  There is no question, Nick and Jennah covered all their bases in San Francisco on their big day!  They … Read more »

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Thursday, Mar. 11th 2010

This commercial photography assignment for The Napa Valley Marketplace Magazine began when I met the wife of local businessman George McCuen of Napa Wealth Management.  George wanted professional photographs taken of himself,  his team and their offices.  Lucky for me, their offices are in the middle of the quaint town of Napa, complete with Victorian era architecture and early twentieth-century, California Bungalows.

For our … Read more »

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Friday, Feb. 12th 2010

This was a shoot very near and dear to my heart – my gorgeous niece Tiffany.  She is a senior graduating from Maria Carrillo High school in Santa Rosa this May, and she asked me to be her Senior Portrait Photographer.  An option I always offer my clients, is to shoot right here at my home studio in Napa Valley which is surrounded by 5 … Read more »

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Friday, Feb. 5th 2010

As a referral from one of my industry partners, wedding planner extraordinaire Sharon Burns, I was introduced to this great couple Sara and Zach who are to be married later this year.  As part of all of my wedding photography packages, I always hold an engagement shoot a few months prior to the main event which serves multiple functions:  the relationship between photographer and … Read more »

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Wednesday, Jan. 6th 2010

After moving my photography studio to Napa, California, one of the most recognized destinations for weddings around the globe, it became clear to me that there was a need for a dedicated group of wedding professionals that could serve and support soon-to-be brides on a grander scale.  Services where a bride could find everything she needs to complete her day.

Over the last few years, … Read more »

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