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Happy and Amy {A San Francisco Engagement}

Door51 Photography — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:44:50 +0000

Meeting and photographing Happy and Amy was one of those spur of the moment opportunities that drop into your lap unexpectedly and expand your horizons more than you could have imagined. Not since my beautiful wife’s brial shoot, back when my business was in its infancy, did I have an opportunity to photograph anyone clad in traditional Indian outfits. Happy and Amy’s engagement, and their wedding (just wait till you see that!), were the opportunity I’ve been dying for.

They walk with an air of confidence, and speak with kindness in their voice. It was so refreshing! Working with them was easy and fun. So without further adieu…

Denzyl and Shannon’s Day in South Bay

Door51 Photography — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:11:08 +0000

My brother and sister-in-law came to visit this weekend. We took advantage of the beautiful weather and the blooming cherry trees. Here are a handful of our favorite photos from the day.

Christina & Jerry {Engaged in San Francisco}

Door51 Photography — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:22:07 +0000

I met Christina and Jerry at the Caffe Greco. It was my first time at this cafe, and it felt genuinely “San Francisco” – vintage posters, sliding windows, great lattes, and sweet deserts. We talked about how they met and shared our relationship theories. We started the engagement shoot by taking a few photos inside and out of the cafe, where I bravely risked my life for art by shooting from the road. =0)

On the way to the cable cars we took advantage of every bench and flower-kissed brick wall. Christina and Jerry were a little shy, but did a great job despite all the people walking by. The cold air did not let us forget that we’re in San Francisco.

More than anything, Christina wanted photos with the Golden Gate bridge in the background. With her help, we found just the spot she had in mind! Jerry and I did our best to lift the fog off the bridge…

A great time was had by all. =0)

Mellanie and John {Engaged in San Jose}

Door51 Photography — Sat, 01 May 2010 06:02:18 +0000

I love them! Really, I do. There was jumping, dancing, flirting, kissing, kung fu fighting, and everything in between. Everyone had a blast. Mellanie and John have such great chemistry going, it’s an absolute pleasure to be around them.

We strolled the streets of downtown San Jose and took advantage of all the picturesque places along the way. We played tennis and rolled around in the grass. We, my dear friends, had an awesome engagement shoot.

Mariela and Robert {Engaged in Mountain View}

Door51 Photography — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 16:50:17 +0000

Robert and Mariela have those heart-warming, grin-inducing love stories – they are High School Sweethearts. One doesn’t have to spend much time with them to see the love and respect present between them, and it was a pleasure capturing it “on film”.

We started off in Mountain View, then relocated ourselves to the San Jose Heritage Rose Garden to take advantage of the cheery blossoms. The light was beautiful, and so were they.

Robert, Mariela, you did a great job yesterday! I’m looking forward to your wedding day.