When we arrived at the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay, i was a little bit worried. The entire area was covered under thick, dark fog. So much so that neither the waves, nor the magnificent cliffs were visible. To our surprise, about an hour before the ceremony, the fog just disappeared. Not dissipated, but just vanished as if someone had taken a gargantuan blower and gone to work. We ended up with a gorgeous sunny day, and a breathtaking sunset. Definitely a sign of good things to come for Catherine and Sherwin. Congratulations you two!

We're all connected by a few degrees of separation, and that was definitely the case with Elli and Geoff. They initially met in graduate school at Berkeley. Then they kept meeting over and over again through an uncanny string of mutual friends, until they finally started dating. As Elli puts it, they almost had no choice but to start dating. Elli also just happens to have been the officiant at one my weddings last year (great seeing you both again Brooke and Jimmy)!

They chose the beautiful art gallery at Terra as their wedding venue. What really struck me about this place was how simple and elegant it was-- white walls with fine art hanging. Perfect. We also found a gorgeous, dimly lit (you know how much I love low-light) staircase that we had a lot of fun with. Congratulations Elli and Geoff!

This definitely wasn't your typical backyard wedding. Lindsey and Brandon got married at their aunt and uncle's hilltop mansion in Sonoma- one of the most spectacular "venues" I've seen. It's fully equipped with its own wine cellar, a guest house, a beautiful courtyard and miles of lush, green scenery. For their aftershoot, we headed to the Benziger Family Winery. Lindsey and Brandon were both film buffs at Loyola Marymount, in Los Angeles. They met when Linz went to pillage Brandon's impressive film collection. You know it's meant to be, when a film like "Enemies at the Gate" brings two people together. Congratulations Linz and Brandon! It's been wonderful working with you! Special thanks to Brian Fleck for helping out with this wedding.

Lilian and Scott's friends and family know how to party. So much so that an actual firetruck was called in in the middle of the reception on account of an overworked fog machine. But more than that, this was one of the most raucous, most fun weddings I've experienced. Not to mention one of the most beautiful. Much of that credit goes to their wedding planner, Kathryn Kalabokes of Dream a Little Dream Events, who did an amazing job of transforming the Legion of Honor (one of the most gorgeous museums in the country) into a wedding fantasy land. Congratulations Lilian and Scott!

They say never date co-workers, but it's a good thing Carmina and Vincent never listen to what "they" say. These two met years ago in Vancouver (one of my favorite cities) when they worked part time at a call center. They've come a long way since sneaking out of work to make out in the parking lot (sorry you two, that was awesome). Carmina and Vincent really outdid themselves when choosing their venues. St. Albert's Priory Chapel, in Oakland, is one of the most elegant churches in the Bay Area, with a red gravel road leading up to the door and a lovely quaint courtyard in the center. We finished the evening at the incomparable Cliff House in San Francisco, right on the waters' edge. If you've never visited the Cliff House at sunset... well, few things are more "San Francisco." Congratulations Carmina and Vincent!

It's pretty special to meet your future spouse before you're old enough for middleschool. Heidi and Mike met as fourth graders, and started dating their senior year of high school. That's part of what makes Heidi and Mike's marriage so special. They have been together for so long and know each other so well. Getting married was only natural. One of best parts of the evening was the amazing slideshow that took us back to their school days. Not easy years to relive! They fell in love with the spectacular Resort at Squaw Creek in Tahoe, when they skied it last winter. It was the perfect choice for a getaway mountain wedding. Congratulations Heidi and Mike!

Cindy and Michael met when Cindy's sister dragged her to a cookout that her co-worker Michael was hosting. They hit it off, but it took 3 weeks for Mike to get up enough nerve to ask her out. Well, they say the best things are worth waiting for.

Cindy and Michael chose the amazing Mountain Terrace in Woodside, CA for their wedding. Nestled up in the mountains, it's one of the most beautiful natural venues I have ever had the pleasure of shooting at. Their ceremony was held on lush greens, surrounded by trees. It's perfect for an intimate, outdoor wedding that's both casual and romantic, as Cindy says. Congratulations, Cindy and Michael! It's been an absolute pleasure.

Lilian and Scott are getting married this Saturday at the Legion of Honor. We did a quick, last minute eshoot around the city.

Congrats you two. I'm looking forward to this weekend!