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Golden Gate Bridge, Baker Beach, Fort Point Lifestyle Photography: Natalie and Eric

peggy — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:37:55 +0000

I was sooo excited when Jay told me we were going to be photographing Natalie (a good old friend from college) and Eric … for a couple of reasons. One – I haven’t seen Natalie in probably over 2 years). And two – they’re expecting!! The last time I saw Natalie was shortly after our older daughter was born, and I remember Natalie playing with her and being super good with kids. And soon … they’ll have a bundle of joy of their own!

Nat & Eric ~ I’m so happy for you both and congrats! I’m also so glad you guys could make it out to California, and thanks for being super trooppers (especially Nat)… walking all the way out to the end of Baker Beach, plus trekking it all the way up to the windy top of Fort Point for these photos!

Love this photo! But I should also be honest and admit I was shaking and holding my breathe while Jay was taking this … standing on thin ledges beyond the railings with absolutely nothing in front of below him for way too many feet. (Clearly, he doesn’t have a fear of heights and I do … just looking down! =P)

Legion of Honor, Palace of Fine Arts, Baker Beach Engagement Photography: Esther and Calvin

jay — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 06:59:00 +0000

Palace of Fine Arts and Baker Beach Engagement Photography: Christine and Sean

jay — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 14:02:37 +0000

Downtown San Francisco and Baker Beach Engagement Photography – Michelle and Randy

jay — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:04:36 +0000

We returned to the financial district around Transamerica Pyramid for Michelle and Randy’s engagement session. The 2nd half of the session was done at Baker Beach, and by the end of the session, we were shooting in almost complete darkness. Michelle insisted on the “Karate Kid” pose, and credits to Randy for trying his best to maintain his balance!

Keryun & Duke Engagement – San Francisco Ferry Building, Baker Beach, and Presidio

jay — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 07:15:30 +0000

Funny enough, Duke and I actually went to school together (although he’s the same year as Peggy), and years ago we used to play golf together (back when I had free weekends!). When they reached out to us for their upcoming wedding, Peggy and I were thrilled!

There was great chemistry between Duke and Keryun, and I noticed that right away when I met them both last month. She’s free spirited and always carried a smile no matter what – it was infectious, we had so much fun spending the afternoon with them both!

Also, I finally had a chance to shoot in the “forest” of Presidio – I had found a perfect spot in the Presidio where from the right angle, it seemed as if you were in middle of a forest (with cars zooming right by it!).

Hayung and Jun Engagement – Downtown San Francisco, Ferry Building, Baker Beach

jay — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 03:31:00 +0000

Hayung and Jun both grew up in San Francisco, and what stood out in my mind when I first met with them was the story of how they met. They both attended the same middle school and high school, but it wasn’t until their senior year when their paths finally crossed. As they say, the rest was history.

They are getting married this coming March at St. John’s Presbyterian Church. For their engagement shoot, they had asked for us to incorporate the architectures of San Francisco. We started out around the Transamerica building and the neighborhoods nearly – it was the perfect backdrop with serene alleyways, weathered brick facades, and funky storefronts. But more importantly, they were both fun, playful, and absolutely lit up in front of the cameras. All around it was just a great experience working with both of them!

Congratulations once again, good luck with all the renovations, and we look forward to this coming March!

Bo and Leo Engagement: Grace Cathedral, De Young Museum, and Baker Beach

jay — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:25:03 +0000

Bo and Leo are actually from the Bay Area, but since most of the families are back in Asia, they are holding a destination wedding in Phuket, Thailand in September. Nevertheless, they wanted the engagement photos to be done here in San Francisco, and that’s where we come in! (we certainly wouldn’t mind traveling to the beautiful Phuket either!)

They were such great subjects to work with, and I have to thank them for braving the San Francisco traffic with me – at one point, I placed them in the middle of the intersection with cars whizzing by!

Congratulations on the upcoming wedding in the tropical paradise of Thailand!