A Sacramento Wedding Sneak Peek

Anna + Jesse's Engagement in St. Helena + Calistoga

I can't tell you how excited I am for Anna + Jesse's wedding next year. You all may not know, but Anna is the artistic hands behind a couple of my previous bride's beautiful faces and hair. Yes, she does fabulous makeup and hair styles. She is definitely a true artist and you can tell she pours her heart into everything she does. So when she came to me to photograph her wedding, of course I said yes!

Anna + Jesse have been together for five years, but have known each other forEVER! Anna's mother used to do Jesse's grandma's hair. She would tag along and be "the annoying little girl." Lol...

As they grew older, they went to the same parties and noticed each other more. One day Jesse asked for her number and the rest is sweet history... 

Next year Anna + Jesse will be tying the knot in their hometown of Brentwood. Until then, here's how their engagement session went down. 

We first met at Rombauer Vineyards in St. Helena to take some photos at their signature R gate. Jesse's last name begins with an R, so this was special to them.

Anna, you're so beautiful! You too, Jesse :)

We then made our way to Calistoga. First stop was Chateau Montelena Winery. We waited for the swan to pass near the bridge, but apparently the swan was having a diva moment. Lol.. Then we headed to Castello di Amorosa to snap some photos around the castle.

Very Twilight-esque :)

See the video of their engagement session Anna + Jesse {Engagement}.

Like Mike, if I could be like Mike

A few months ago, I attended Mike Colón's workshop in Oakland. I posted a sneak peek right after the workshop and I'm finally getting around to posting the rest of my photos. :)

Thank you SOOOO much Mike for coming back to the Bay Area to share your knowledge! It was such an honor meeting you and shooting along side you. I will definitely (or least I hope to) see you again in the future!

Doesn't the groom look like McSteamy from Grey's Anatomy? :)

The great, Mike Colón.

Pieces of my heart

These two little boys are growing up so quickly!! Just had to snap some photos of them (a couple of weeks ago) while waiting to go to their fall festival at school.