kim and niki, photographers

NEW BLOG! NEW BLOG! NEW BLOG!

2009-07-14T12:07:00.000-07:00

CHECK OUT OUR NEW BLOG!!
We are still working out some kinks so bear with us!
Our new blog and new website is making us happy!
Go get happy with us!
Website.

XOXO
K&N

New Web Site Coming Soon!!

2009-07-06T15:44:00.000-07:00

Please excuse us while our website is down. We will have a new site up in the next day or two! We are sooo excited!
If you need to contact us please email Kim at kscotti44@hotmail.com
or call! 408-464-1990
xoxo
K&N

Denise and Kris -

2009-06-18T22:52:00.000-07:00

Love, Family, Friends and Wine! It doesn't get any better than that!

Kim and I were once again reminded just how lucky we are, when we traveled to Santa Rosa to photograph the wedding of Denise and Kris. Amazing people, beautiful locations, and a lots of laughter. It just doesn't get better than this!

Denise got ready at her parents' home in Santa Rosa, along with her 13 bridesmaids!

Denise's nieces could not stop looking at their Auntie!

K: Super smiles all around.

K: I love how Kris smiles with his whole face. He had this smile going the whole day!

The ceremony took place at the Star of the Valley Church, also in Santa Rosa.

K: Kris and his groomsmen were just about the funnest group of guys we've hung out with in a while. I'd tell you about the peep show we got earlier in the day when the guys were getting ready, but I think we will keep it all to ourselves ;)!

And then there was the girls! Talk about eye candy! After the ceremony, we moved across the street to the Polo Fields-- have you ever seen so many pretty bridesmaids at one time???

K: Check out how good they are in front of the camera! This is the couple that, before we meet them, was sure they didn't like getting their picture taken and thought they were not good at posing..... PL-EASE!

K: Helloo gorgeous-ness!

N: We were smack dab in the middle of photographing Denise and Kris when one of Kris's groomsmen arrived with Denise's wedding present-- sweet!
K: It was cute because at first Denise was looking at the bike like "hey that's cool bike"... it took her a moment to realize it was for her!

The party moved on to Trione Vineyards and Winery, a place near and dear to our couple. This is Denise's family winery, and she is a third generation wine maker here! Loved this place!

N: Kim shot these beautiful portraits of Denise upstairs, while guests mingled below. The light was incredible!

K: Kris and his brother were so much fun to be around.

We stole Denise and Kris away from the party to sneak out in the vines and have some fun!

N: I could not believe there was a train track right there by the vines! We love train tracks! :)

Ice cream sammies! Yum!

Special Thanks to Jackie Jones Wilson of Enchanted Weddings, and Barbara Loutsch of
Stems Floral Design.

What a wonderful day all around. Denise and Kris have amazing family and friends surrounding them. We felt so appreciated and like by everyone, and we had so much fun at this wedding!
What an amazing venue! Denise and Kris thank you so much for letting us share this loving and fun day with you. Next time you are doing wine tasting at the winery give us a ring... we would love to hangout with you again!
Much love!
xoxox
K&N

Liz & Phayong - Two Cultures Unite

2009-06-15T17:03:00.001-07:00

Kim and I were honored to photograph the wedding of Liz and Phayong-- a multicultural celebration that united her Chinese heritage with his Thai traditions. We started out with a traditional Western ceremony and attire...

N: I just can't resist putting people into nooks and crannies...

Liz, Phayong, and their lovely daughter Rada welcome the lively crowd at the reception.

After the reception, Liz and Phayong participated in a Thai Water Blessing ceremony. It was so moving and beautiful!

Lastly, a Chinese Tea Ceremony was performed, honoring the members of the families.

Thank you Liz and Phayong for letting us share these beautiful moments with you. We wish you a long and happy life together.
xoxo
K&N

We just got blogged by The Wedding Chicks!!

2009-05-29T12:56:00.000-07:00

Okay, can I just say how much we LOVE this blog! The Weddding Chicks Blog is oh so cool, and has a ton of great ideas and photos. We have been following this blog for a while now.
And they loved our recent engagement session with Lorianne and Nic so they blogged about it!... so we love them even more!
Thanks Wedding Chicks!
xoxo
K&N

Nicole & Cass - A Sweet and Serene Session

2009-05-27T01:23:00.000-07:00

Kim and I traveled to Sonoma last week, to photograph the sweetest couple-- Nicole and Cass. They chose the amazing Cornerstone Gardens as the setting for the shoot-- eclectic, modern, interesting, and beautiful-- words that could describe both the gardens and Nicole and Cass.

N: Nicole looked so darn cute in this dress! Kim and I snapped this moment at the same time...
K: These are the first few shots, and this is always the part of the session when the couple is feeling a little silly because they are not quite sure what to expect.
What I love about these shots is Nicole is still feeling a little shy about the whole process, and we used that to our advantage. I love how she cuddles right into Cass for shelter.

One of the many interesting places at Cornerstone is Artifact Design and Salvage-- an absolute treasure trove of goodies! These doors are just the beginning...

N: When we saw these roller coaster cars, we knew we just had to use them!
K: This area was really cool. Nicole and Cass played along with the old time retro look of it all.

N: We pried ourselves away from the salvage place to explore the unique grounds of the gardens.
K: There is nothing cooler than industrial elements in nature. Throw in some human contact and it is magic.

K: KISSES! We love when people kiss.

K: "Oh yea that's my woman." When I posed this shot that is what I told Cass to think. Ha ha ha.

N: One of the greatest things about Nicole and Cass is that they just can't keep their hands off each other! And they look good doin' it!

Next we took over the barn. We love barns!

K: These two are so sweet with each other.

N: I could not get enough of these burlap covered hills. I felt like we were in the desert. An itchy, lint-y desert. Good thing Nicole brought a lint brush!

We had such a beautiful time with Nicole and Cass in these gardens. Sometimes our sessions are a whirlwind of running around, and breaking rules. The experience we had with Nicole and Cass was so calm and peaceful. Walking through these gardens and shooting in all these unique spaces put us in a very Zen state of mind. We loved it. Thank you Cass and Nicole for being the wonderful people you are. We are looking forward to spending your wedding day with you.
Much Love.
xoxo
K&N

Lorianne and Nic - One word - HOT!

2009-05-15T22:59:00.000-07:00

Last week, Kim and I had the pleasure of photographing Lorianne and Nic. Not only are they drop-dead gorgeous, and fashion forward, they came ready to play! We asked Lorianne to rock a "Retro Chic" look... and the girl delivered! Armed with lots of clothes, a little champagne, and a fair amount of trust, Lorianne and Nic turned it on and made our job extremely easy. :)

We began our session at Lorianne's family home, in the beautiful barns and surrounding areas.

K: Okay this would be the "Chic" part of the shoot! I mean c'mon.. who looks like that?
Frickin' gorgeous!

N: The glamour! I love Nick's dashing black tie look.

Lorianne and Nic are joined by Mercedes, the pitbull. She was a sweetie pie!

N: The light in this barn was to die for!

K: Um...again... hello gorgeous .

Blarney, the beautiful horse, plays along.

K: Okay we don't want to call Nic out... but from what he told us he does not have a love affair with horses. Crazy what love will make you do. Check him out working the "hanging out with the horses and looking hot" pose!

K: I love this shot because Nic and Lorianne were "having a moment" and Blarney needed to get in on the action! hahah.

N: We moved on to our next location-- a little laundry mat that Kim and I have been eyeballing for awhile. When we arrived it was packed, so we had some fun in the parking lot, making the most of this great wall and beautiful light.

K: I was pretty happy about this wall.... we got lucky that it was right there in the parking lot - just calling to have it's picture taken while we waited for the laundry mat to clear out a bit.
Oh yea... Lorianne and Nic look pretty good there too!

N: Lorianne is rockin' those shorts!
K: Ummm... what about those shoes!

N: I love this! It is such a rock n' roll family portrait!

N: Finally, we take over the laundry mat.
K: Lorianne and Nic were sooo good at playing in this space! They MADE these images.

K: They are soo cute!

Our last stop was a coin-op carwash that Kim recently discovered. The bright blue walls match Lorianne's eyes. :)

N: Might as well wash the car...y'know, since we were there.
K: Oh I felt so bad because we ran out of time and then realized we didn't have anymore coins and they couldn't rinse the car off!! Oh No! They were such great sports about it.
Sacrifices must made for great images.

All I can say is WOW about this session! Not only did we have a ball with Lorianne and Nic... but they were so easy to photograph. They brought so much of their own sence of style and fun to the session. We are so beyond excited to shoot the wedding!
Thanks so much you two for rockin' this session like a couple of pros!! MODELS that is... pro models is what I meant. HAHAHA!
xoxo
K&N

Christina and Brett Get Married!

2009-05-13T13:05:00.000-07:00

Last week Kim and I traveled down to the south bay to photograph Christina and Brett-- simply the nicest people ever! We have been looking forward to this day, ever since our stellar engagement session with them in Santa Cruz. We were dodging showers in the days prior, and hoping for sun, so that Christina and Brett could have their ceremony outdoors.

Christina got ready at the Hotel Valencia on Santana Row. We could shoot there All Day Long, and not run out of super cool ideas...

Christina was so beautiful!

N: Yes, the shoes, always the shoes.
K: OHHHH...

K: AHHHH....
K: All her girls were so frickin' cute! They took good care of her. And I LOVED the bridesmaid dresses.... I want to be a bridesmaid!
Always the photographer ... never a bridesmaid, or something like that!

N: I just love taking pictures of people taking pictures.

K: Oh my goodness, Christina smile was luminous!

We took the girls down to the V Bar for these fun shots.
K: Hot, hot, hot... I'm singing.

K: Wow! Look at those stunning women! Love this shot Niki got!

K: ...and this one too!

Then we dashed over to the Silver Creek Valley Country Club, and met up with Brett and his buddies. They were so much fun to hang out with!

K: These guys had great sense of fun... they were joking around from the get go.

Brett gave each groomsman a personalized bat.

The ceremony took place in front of the waterfall. Clouds threatened, and umbrellas were up, but the rain never came!

K: Check out those baby blues! What a cutie.

Mr. and Mrs Lotz, at last!

The money dance was a huge success, and a lot of fun to watch!

This crowd got down to some serious dancing!

Brett and Christina, thanks so much for sharing your big day with us! You had such wonderful people surrounding you all day. Everyone should be so lucky to have the type of friends and family as you. I loved how much your families seemed to not just love each of you.. but each other as well. It was a beautiful thing to see!
We so enjoyed the whole day!
xoxo
K&N

Denise and Kris - So Much Fun!

2009-05-06T22:32:00.001-07:00

Kim and I had the pleasure of photographing Denise and Kris last week. We had a last minute change of plans, and started our shoot in Crissy Field. Kim and I have been wanting to take a couple there for some time, and Denise and Kris trusted us.

N: As you can see, we just love photographing pretty people in ugly places. :)

N: Denise told us they has some reservations about being photographed, but both Denise and Kris are naturals!
K: I can't believe they were nervous! They were so good in front of the camera right off the bat!

K: Gotta love the booty shot...helps when she has such a cute booty.

K: Denise was a little worried when we said we were going to go to Crissy Field. She didn't want the same old boring shot of the Golden Gate in the backround.... I reasurred her we would there was much cooler spots.

N: I think Kris really enjoyed this set up. ;)
K: I think Denise did too!

We headed out to Ocean Beach, where Kris proposed to Denise. This photo was taken in the stairway of the Beach Chalet. The light was incredible!

K: There were people walking up and down the stairs right here where we were shooting and I love their focus... a little giggling is allowed!

We crossed the street and headed out to the beach. It was colder than cold, but Denise and Kris were really great at looking hot!

K: I think at this point they were just giddy from the cold... (or maybe it was the Bloody Marys we had at The Beach Chalet!)

We had so much fun with Kris and Denise. They were nervous because as Denise said "We are just not good at posing for the camera".. but what I loved is they didn't really have to pose! They were so natural and honest in the way they photographed. I love the connection the two of them have. Just loving, and funny, and warm.
Hey Denise and Kris we loved photographing the two of you! You are going to make our jobs easy on your wedding day!
We can't wit!
xoxo
K&N

Kelly and Aaron - Picture Perfect!

2009-05-03T23:06:00.000-07:00

Kim and I had the pleasure of photographing Kelly and Aaron in the Presidio last week, and boy did they make our job easy! They came ready to play, and every shot felt like something straight out of a catalog! Kelly and Aaron-- if your day jobs don't work out, there's always modeling!

N:I wish you could see what Kelly had to do to get up in that ladder!
K: Oh Man I felt so bad! We thought this spot would be so fun to shoot... but getting in there was just about impossible! Kelly was game and twisted and turned and got her cute little self in there!

K: We asked Kelly and Aaron what they would call each other if they were super heros... we introduce superman and wonder woman. I think the names were perfect for them.

K: All I could think during these shots was "so cute, so cute so cute"!

We just loved this grafitti mural, painted on the side of a truck in the parking lot.

N:We moved to the grass and trees and Kelly and Aaron turned up the heat!
K: My so cutes turned to "so hots".

N: I love Kelly in this purple dress, especially against the red bricks!

K: Hello butterfly on the booty! I looved that dress!

N:Make no mistake-- it looks like a golden afternoon at the beach, but it was pretty darn cold! Kelly was a great sport, goosebumps and all!
K: ... and WINDY! The sand was flying.

Kelly and Aaron, thanks so much for an amazing session! It was so much fun, and we are really excited about your incredible wedding plans!
xoxo
K&N

Grace and Russ - A Lovely Day

2009-04-26T12:27:00.000-07:00

Last week Kim and I had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of Grace and Russ, at the beautiful Los Gatos Hotel and Spa. It was a warm day-- absolutely gorgeous! Everything was perfect!

Grace meets us at the door to her suite, where she and her girls got ready...

...while Russ and the boys prepared downstairs.

Grace was radiant! Her is Kim's shot...

...while I catch her from the other side.

N: Gotta love those pink dresses!

K: Man Grace could turn it on! I love the feel of her stare in this image below.

The ceremony took place on the pool terrace. All eyes on Grace...

N: I got the wide shot of Grace embracing her father...

...and Kim got the close up. :)

Gorgeous floral by Crispy at Natalini Flowers.

K: The first dance always gets me... such a magical moment.
K: Niki and her shoe fetish again...

Grace and Russ, thanks so much for letting us in on your love story!

To see more of Grace and Russ, check out the slideshow below!
And leave a comment - we love that!

Location: Los Gatos Hotel and Spa
Floral: Natalini Flowers
DJ: Los Gatos DJ Company
Videography: Awesome Shot
Cake: Jen's Cakes

Emily & James - Super Sweet

2009-04-14T19:29:00.000-07:00

Kim and I had the pleasure of meeting up with Emily and James in San Jose, to photograph their engagement session. They were sweet, fun, and absolutely made for each other! Not to mention good sports, as we asked them to do a variety of crazy stuff, as you will see.

We started off near Coleman Ave, in a light industrial area...

K: Emily had a look of mischief in her eyes that I LOVED!

...adjacent to a vacant lot with tall grass-- perfect!

N: Of course, Kim had Em and James lie down, right off the bat.
K: I mean c'mon how could I not?

K: Once again sun flare rules!! Have I ever mentioned I love sun flare?

N: Kim and I love this building-- it would make a great studio space. Hmmm...
K: This space could rock my world as a studio.

Next we traveled to Santana Row, and completely changed gears. Emily and James turned on the heat and gave us some really great shots!

K: Santana Row is one of those places where you have to be on the down low... otherwise they get mad if you are stopping traffic etc... So for these we were commando style.. We came, we found killer spots, we said hurry go right there ... look this way .. okay RUN! No just kidding.
Kinda ;) .

N: This was taken in Sino, a fabulous bar and restaurant, and the light was phenomenal. I couldn't ask for a sweeter spot!

K: Ummm... Hello Hotness.

N: Next time, we should start our session with a cocktail...

K: Not only do I ask our couples to lay down on the grown.... but pretty much anywhere. Here we are in a full bar at happy hour. So I said "Hey Em will you lay on top of James here on this bench in the middle of the bar so Niki can get a great shot of your shoes?"
And Em said "Heck yea!"
And James said "ummmmm... really?"
Ha ha ha!

N: Emily owns this spot!
K: Emily said .. so should I do this? I think she might have been joking.. and I was all about that pose!

Emily and James you two rocked this session. You came ready for fun, and really gave us all your charm and joy. Thank you! We cannot wait until the wedding.
xoxo
K&N
Check out the slide show below and leave some love with a comment!

Kristi & Frank - Smokin' Hot!

2009-04-06T13:04:00.001-07:00

It was sunny and cool last Friday, when Kim and I met up with Kristi and Frank in Palo Alto. And all I can say is WOW! We had such an amazing time! Besides being easy on the eyes, these two brought some real fire to our session-- it was fantastic!

We started out on the Palo Alto Bay Lands.The wind was whipping, but Kristi and Frank were great sports, diving right in to our session.

N: We climbed through a field of licorice plants for this next set. Kim sets up this shoot in full sun...

...while I'm shooting from behind, into the sun.
K: I love the shot above. It has such a "not an engagement shoot" feel to it. To me it feels like we are trekking through the jungle and they don't quite know where they are, but they are going to be beautiful while they search for there way home... ha ha my imagination some times gets away from me.

N: I love this shot. Frank and Kristi could tell a love story with just their hands!

We left the wetlands, and headed downtown. We just strolled, stopping every time we spotted something cool or interesting.

K: Kristi and Frank brought so much to this shoot. We often would put them into a pose and without any direction they brought a sense of high fashion to the image.

N: I love all the texture and subtle colors of this location. Kristi's scarf picked up all the blue and grey colors in the peeling paint.

K: I swear I kept thinking we could be doing a photoshoot with professional models!

K: Love this fruit stand. This was a pretty busy street and as much as we try to stay on the down low... we sure did stop traffic in this location. I love that they were willing to sit in the street where cars were coming and going with force!

N:What great sports! How many people will lie down on the sidewalk for you?
K: And look so cool doing it.. and kiss!

N: This is one of those unexpected surprises that happen when we go strolling-- we discovered this train station elevator, and got inspired by the windows in the frosted glass. Of course, Frank and Kristi brought just the right attitude to make it all work!

This was taken in the bicycle under pass...
K: As usual I was laying on the ground for may of these shots... and I was SURE I was going to get run over! Niki would say "Okay I'll watch for bikes so no worries get your shot"... and then she would get inspired by Kristi and Frank and start shooting and forget to watch! HA HA! Luckily I still have all my limbs.

N: Kim sets up the off camera flash for some added drama. Very cool!

All I can say is this session was so inspirational. Niki and I left saying to each other.. "EVERYTHING we shot was so good !" It has everything to do with Kristi and Franks willingness to really give themselves to us without reservation. It also helped that Kristi looks like model! Both Kristi and Frank had a fire in them that came roaring through the camera.
Kristi and Frank thank you so much for one of the best sessions!
We can't wait for your wedding.
xoxo
K&N

Liz and Phayong - Spring in the City

2009-04-01T12:57:00.000-07:00

Kim and I traveled to the city last weekend to meet up with sweethearts Liz and Phayong. It was a gorgeous day, and you could just feel Spring in the air. We started at the De Young Museum, in the heart of Golden Gate Park.

N: The light was so pretty-- all soft and golden!

N: I love these benches, in front of the Spreckles Band Shell.

N: Yea for cherry blossoms!

K: Phayong was a little shy, and I just love how Liz was able to bring out the fun in him.
K: I think she may have tickled him here.. soo cute!

K: I love this tunnel.. but oooh it did not smell good that day ;)!

We left the park and headed west toward the ocean. Our first stop was the Cliff House-- so many beautiful places to shoot!

K: Oh my gosh... I just love the way Liz is looking at the camera here. She kinda just melted into Phayong.

K: These vents were cool. I had to lay down on my belly for this shot, and there was a window to a cafe full of people directly above Liz and Phayong. They could only see me and not Liz and Phayong... you know they were thinking "What is that crazy chick doing lying on the ground with the wind whipping around her?" Ha Ha.

The wind picked up, and it was pretty darn cold, but Liz and Phayong were great sports, hiking down into the Sutro Bath ruins.

Liz and Phayong, thank you so much for being such great sports and doing all the crazy stuff we asked you to do! We are looking forward to your May wedding!
oxox,
K&N

Christina & Brett - Fun in the Sun

2009-03-24T22:56:00.000-07:00

Kim and I had the pleasure of traveling to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk recently, to photograph the lovely Christina and Brett. It was the first really nice day, after days of rain, and Christina and Brett came ready to play! We had the best time...take a look! We started on the vintage carousel.

Next, came the infamous Sea Swings!

N: Y'know...Kim and I are a lot like our happily married couples. We each bring a different perspective to the partnership. That being said, I got this shot from the ground...

N: ...while Kim got this shot from her seat on the Sea Swings!
K: Trying to get this shot was crazy hard. Okay - I was just coming off being sick and the thought of getting into that swing was a little daunting for my stomach... Then the momentum of the swing made it almost impossible for me to turn around. AND the ride conductor kept yelling over the loud speaker... "PUT THE CAMERA DOWN!" It makes me laugh just thinking about how ridiculous it all was! But worth it to try and get a fun shot , right?

K: Niki was smart and stayed on the ground and got the better shots anyway! Ha! So not fair!

N: Can you find Kim in this picture?

N: Just walking down the boardwalk, there were so many opportunities to show what a cute couple Brett and Christina are!

N: Brett wins a prize for Christina-- what a guy!
K: He was pretty cocky.. ummm, I mean confident ... he was gonna win her the big prize.

K: But Christina was just as happy to get this cute little frog... ha ha ha!

K: I love the FUN CENTER in the back round of this image! I always forget how much I love walking on The Boardwalk.

N: I just love photo booths!

K: What I love about these two is they were not even taking real pictures... they were just making faces into the screen! So funny.

We left the Boardwalk, and moved down to the beach!
K: Brett and Christina were such a happy couple and smiled so easily, but they were able to turn on the hotness as well! Love this shot.

K: But they just couldn't help breaking down and letting those brilliant smiles break free!

N: This shot was taken on a boat launch we affectionately nicknamed Pigeon Poop Point.
K: They were so brave to sit down in that hot mess. But it was so worth it. I loved this light.

K: Where did they go?? Sun flare takes over! Have I ever mentioned I love sun flare? Maybe too much?

N: Even though the day was warm, the water was COLD! Christina and Brett were great sports, and got in the water with no hesitation. Thanks, you two!
K: Christina in that cute little sun dress was soo cold. Our couples will do anything for a great photograph!

K: I LOVE this shot Niki got right at the end of the session.

Hey Brett and Christina THANK YOU so much for doing everything we asked! You two were so much fun to hang out with. We cannot wait for the wedding!
xoxo
K&N

Priscilla and Todd - Old School Style

2009-03-21T09:44:00.000-07:00

Kim and I traveled east last week, to the town of Modesto, to photograph the wedding of Priscilla and Todd. It is so refreshing to be in a completely new environment-- a real treat for the eyes! As we drove downtown, we earmarked several spots we wanted to use, but when we arrived at Galletto Ristorante, 1930s-era art deco former bank, we realized that we could stay there all day, and never run out of great locations! Priscilla got dressed in the Wine Vault, originally the bank vault, now a wine cellar and private dining room.

We took Priscilla and her girls to the outdoor lounge area, right off the Bocce Ball court.

K: We had fun posing these girls. They had just the attitude to make it work!

N: I loved this wall-- covered with wine lables!
K: Loved this shot Niki got.

K: Love the shoes guys!

Priscilla and Todd decided to see each other before the ceremony, and do the bulk of their pictures beforehand. This is the first time they see each other. We often talk about how great it is to have both of us shooting a the same time-- here it is imperative!

N: I captured Priscilla coming out to the Arbor...

N: ...while Kim captures Todd's anticipation!
K: Todd kept saying "I'm gonna peak, I'm gonna peak!". Ha Ha.

Baby Cruz steals the show!

N: Before Cruz, these were the "babies"!
K: These dogs were so sweet.. how cute do they look with their suits on!

Cruz, Priscilla, and Todd during the ceremony.

Always a favorite-- coming back down the aisle!

We took the wedding party for a short walk to the Train Station.

N: How cool is this? Priscilla and Todd hop the fence to shoot on the train tracks!
K: She was brave, because if I remember right Niki almost bit it going over that wall! Ha Ha.

N: And Priscilla goes all out for us, by lying down on the tracks! She looks amazing!
K: Who does this? Priscilla and Todd were so darn cool! I got SO dirty laying down on the track, so you know that beautiful white dress was in trouble. But Priscilla just didn't care about the dirt. Love her!

K: I mean c'mon... how killer is this? Converse and purple kickin' heels! Love it.

Back to Galletto for some serious dancing!

N: Priscilla, Todd and their guests got down to tunes on vinyl-- totally old school!

N: Priscilla and her father took the floor for the traditional Father-Daughter Dance, and broke out into the Hustle! Watch out!
K: Now we know why she didn't care so much about the dirt. She knew she was going to change into this hot little cocktail dress... That girl and her dad GOT DOWN!

Priscilla and Todd, your wedding was off the hook! Thanks so much for sharing it with us!

Feature in Northern California Brides

2009-03-13T11:16:00.000-07:00

Kim and I are thrilled to announce that the wedding of Becky and Matt has been featured in Northern California Brides Magazine! Becky and Matt infused this Napa wedding with tons of personal style, and really capitalized on all the best a wine country wedding has to offer! Enjoy!

Rebecca and Brian Get Married!

2009-03-10T11:36:00.001-07:00

Last week, right between rainstorms, Kim and I traveled to the Bridges Golf Course in San Ramon, to photograph the joyful wedding of Rebecca and Brian. After days of heavy rain, the sun came out, the wind died down, and a perfect day unfolded.

Rebecca got ready, with help from her bridesmaids.

Rebecca's father arrived to greet Rebecca.

N: Rebecca and Brian decided to see each other prior to the ceremony. He was absolutely floored when he saw Rebecca for the first time!
K: I love how he reacted the first second he saw her... like she was a big super yummy surprise!

The ceremony took place on the green, overlooking the valley.

N: It was so much fun to shoot in this tunnel-- the light was perfect, and I love the strong lines.
K: When I saw this tunnel I was just so happy. There was such a cool edge to it and right in the middle of an upscale golf course.. gotta love that!

K: It was so amazing to be able to get so many different feels from just one spot. I really love shooting with Niki! One of these images above is shot by Kim and one by Niki.. can you guess who shot what?
K: Man all I can say is when we asked Rebecca to give it to us... she turned it on! Look at that stare. The girl has got some fire in her soul!

K: ...and just about the sweetest smile to boot. Can't beat that combo.

This cake was really incredible! All of the shells and pearls were edible!

N: These two are so full of joy-- always laughing! You can't help but smile, being around them.

K: Brian has the sweetest kids. This is Brian and his own daughter. I was feeling all emotional right about now.

K: Who Hoo ! Yummy light.
K: Rebecca and her father... Rebecca was feeling all emotional right about now.

What a wonderful time we had at this wedding. We thank you Rebecca and Brian for being such good souls and sharing is this day with us. We will remember it for a long time to come.
xoxo
K&N

Melanie & David - Rain or Shine!

2009-03-02T22:01:00.001-08:00

Kim and I traveled to Golden Gate Park on Valentine's Day to photograph Melanie and David. We first met the lovely Melanie at the Ritz Carlton show we did last year, and couldn't wait to photograph her and her fiance, David! The forecast called for rain, and we were prepared, but when we met up with our couple, we had amazing clouds and a bit of sun-- absolutely perfect!

We started at the De Young Museum, a fabulous modern structure-- our kind of place!
N: Kim took these amazing close up shots...

...while I took the "low and wide" angle.
K: I LOVED this part of the De Young. That corner made me happy! Such a yummy spot.

N: Kim always makes our brides lie down...ALWAYS! And Melanie was a great sport. Of course, I am glad she did or I couldn't have grabbed this shot!
K: Yea, this was right about the time I thought "shoot it quick... the lady working the door is giving us that funny look - like she was just about to come give us the heave ho!"
K: The reflection of the sky in the window was the coolest element. I was so focused on getting their faces I did not even see that! Thank goodness you were there! Ha ha.

N:I love how Kim shot through the trees to get this shot!
K: I love this shot because Melanie and David were both just a tiny bit shy and this spot felt so perfect for them.

We moved out to the plaza, and discovered some tunnels and gates! The light was fantastic!

N: Here we are, shooting at the same time...

K: Yummy gates. I love gates!

As we headed back to the main plaza, the sky clouded over and the rain started to fall. Melanie and David were up for anything-- so out came the umbrellas!

N: Kim set up this shot...

...while I snuck this one from the side.

N: The rain began to fall in earnest, but it just added to the feel of this shot on the green benches.
K: Niki set up this shot - and I just love the composition of the benches. Her shots are way better than what I got!

These columns are part of the historic Spreckels Bandshell, currently being renovated.

Just when the rain stopped, and our session was winding down, we discovered the trash bin/tour bus parking area! It never ceases to amaze me, that even when we are surrounded by postcard scenery we end up by the garbage cans!

Melanie and David, thanks for a fantastic shoot! Your September wedding at Liquid Sky, Half Moon Bay will surely be a highlight of our year!

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Stephanie and Mark - A Picture Perfect Day

2009-02-20T10:58:00.000-08:00

Kim and I were in the city last week, for the long-anticipated wedding of Stephanie and Mark. We have had so much fun with these two-- a fantastic engagement shoot, an exciting rehearsal session, and finally, the Big Day! Stephanie and Mark had their ceremony at Old St. Mary's, the SF landmark that borders Chinatown (on the same night as the Chinese New Year celebration) and their exquisite reception at the magnificent Olympic Club. From start to finish, this was a picture perfect day!

K: Niki shot this image of the menu. First of all - could that lighting be any cooler- great job bringing the drama sister. Second - I love the simple and elegant style of the stationary.

Stephanie and her bridesmaids got ready at the Olympic Club-- so much fun!

N: I had some serious shoe envy over these sexy silver numbers!
K: There Niki goes again with her shoe fetish!

K: Steph's hair was so GOOD!

Mark sent over a love letter...

N:The stairs in the entry of the Olympic Club were the perfect setting for these glamorous girls! Kim grabs this shot, as we get the girls on the stairs...

...and I get the shot from this view.

N:I had a ball photographing Stephanie-- she looked like a vintage movie starlet!

And Kim took advantage of this great angle!

K: Niki shot this image - oh I love the leg and the grid... so cool.
N: Now it's time for Matt and the boys! We brought them outside, using the classic architecture as a backdrop. Kim has this great close up...

...while I am getting the big shot.

N: We asked the boys to stand in the street while traffic stopped and people cheered!
K: Yea - I remember thinking... "I hope no one is in a hurry.. I don't want to die." But it is the city so it's just like double parking ;).

N: One of our FAVORITE times of the whole day-- walking back down the aisle.
K: I love how Mark reach for his mom at this moment. They had such a great relationship. Made me look down the road 25 years to my sons getting married. I'm not too proud to say I got a little teary.

K: Awe the first moment together as mr. and mrs. - I LOVE that moment.

N: There is the most amazing alley directly across the street from the church-- fantastic!

K: I really love the beauty of Stephanie next to the urban-ness of the graffiti.

Back to the Olympic Club-- let the party begin!

N: Up on the roof, Mr. and Mrs. Penrod take a moment. Here is my perspective...

...while Kim takes a closer view.

K: Here is a great example of both of us shooting the same moment. I love it!

N: Mark took the floor while Stephanie looks on. Kim made this incredible image, using her trademark off camera flash...

And I grabbed this one from the other side.
K: That is such a great moment. And I so love how each of us captured it.

K: Oh another of my favorite times of the day - the first dance. mmmm... yummy!

Stephanie and Mark, we wish you lifetime of love and happiness! Thank you so much for letting us share in your amazing day!

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Bride's Choice Award 2009!

2009-02-13T13:19:00.000-08:00

I am proud to announce that Kim and I have just been awarded a Bride's Choice Award from WeddingWire! This award recognizes the top 3% of vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellent quality of service, responsiveness, professionalism, value of cost and flexibility.

Thanks so much to all our Brides and Grooms!

One Day And Counting! Stephanie & Mark Rehearse and Celebrate!

2009-02-10T22:42:00.000-08:00

Kim and I were thrilled to join Stephanie and Mark the night before their San Francisco wedding to capture the excitement and anticipation of their rehearsal. Surrounded by family and friends, the two tended to last minute details, laughing along the way.

We started out at Old St. Mary's, the historic landmark on the edge of Chinatown.

Stephanie arrived looking absolutely beautiful!

Mark and a few of his groomsmen.

The celebration continued down the street at Perbacco. Stephanie and Mark were joined by even more family and friends, and everyone had a ball!

Check back soon, to see the incredible wedding of Stephanie and Mark! And don't forget to leave a comment!

Published in Today's Bride!

2009-02-10T15:20:00.000-08:00

One of our favorite couples/weddings just got published in Today's Bride! We are very excited. Tiffany and Andrew were married at one of our favorite spots The Carnreros Inn in Napa. Check out the lay out above.

Priscilla and Todd - At Last!

2009-02-01T22:10:00.001-08:00

Kim and I braved the chilly and wet weather to meet up with Priscilla and Todd, at the waterfront in San Francisco. We have been looking forward to this shoot FOREVER! Our original session, scheduled last year, was a maternity session, celebrating their pregnancy. Of course, baby Cruz had other plans, arriving the morning of our session! Needless to say, Priscilla and Todd have been a bit busy. But it was worth the wait. They are an amazing couple...fun-loving, sweet, and oh so romantic!

We started in front of AT&T Park, home to the San Francisco Giants. The giant palm trees were a great backdrop for some fun shots.

Something about the red umbrella brought out Todd's inner Fred Astaire...

This is the historic Lefty O'Doul Bridge, built by the same engineer that built the Golden Gate!

Look at these fabulous shoes! We did quite a bit of strolling, and these shoes would eventually give Priscilla some serious blisters-- but she was a trooper!

Todd and Priscilla were such great sports-- lying down on the cobblestone sidewalk for this shot.

When the blisters got to be too much, Todd gave Priscilla a piggy back ride. :)

We took a coffee break at the HiDive-- a really great bar. I know I say this every week, but Kim and I have got to go back when we are not working. :)

MMmmmmmm...coffee!

We could not get enough of this port hole!

We finished up on Pier 28, as the lights of the Bay Bridge came on. What a beautiful ending to a fantastic shoot!

Thanks so much, Priscilla and Todd! We can't wait to shoot your wedding in March!

To see more from this beautiful session here. And don't forget to leave a comment-- we love hearing from you!

Alicia and Eric - A Perfect Match

2009-01-15T21:32:00.000-08:00

Kim and I were in the city last week to photograph Alicia and Eric. These two are so well suited, so well matched-- not just for each other, but for us! We met up with them at the Hotel Vitale, and when they walked in in their vibrant colors, I knew it was going to be a great shoot!

Americano, the restaurant in the Hotel Vitale, was closed when we arrived, but we quickly learned that Alicia is the kind of gal that knows how to open doors.

This shot was taken from one of the exclusive terraces of the Hotel Vitale.

Next, we strolled through the Ferry Building, another one of our favorite places.

Our next stop was Pier 1-1/2, where we proceeded to have our minds completely blown at the Peruvian restaurant La Mar.

First stop, the bar, featuring cocktails made with Pisco, a Peruvian liquor. Delicious...and pretty!

Kim and I have vowed to go back soon, to truly experience this beautiful place.

The bar is fabulous, but the restaurant has an amazing vibe, super-cool and relaxing.

As I previously mentioned, Alicia really knows how to open doors. Here we are in a few unfinshed spaces along the waterfront. At this point I was slightly freaking out-- a beautiful couple in industrial spaces!

Eric and Alicia were fanatastic-- willing to sit in sawdust, snuggle by concrete-- such great sports!

The weather was too beautiful to stay inside, so we strolled down Pier 7.

As the sun went down we drove to Mint Plaza, an inspired public space.

Our last stop of the night was North Beach, the alley outside Vesuvio. A San Francisco landmark, the alley is a great place to shoot.

Alicia and Eric, thanks so much for a phenomenal session! We can't wait for your wedding day!

To see more from this amazing session, play the slideshow, and don't forget to leave a comment!

Silvia and Mike - An Intimate Affair

2009-01-08T20:33:00.000-08:00

Silvia and Mike-- our first wedding of the year! And what a beautiful wedding it was. We photographed Silvia getting ready at the home of her parents, and then traveled to St. Anthony's Catholic Church in San Francisco for the intimate ceremony. Surrounded by their immediate families, Silvia and Mike exchanged their vows. Then we drove across town to the Palace of Fine Arts for their first pictures as husband and wife.

Silvia was drop-dead gorgeous! From her hair to her glittery toes-- Silvia looked amazing.

It was a clear cool day in San Francisco-- a perfect day for a wedding!

Mike was as cool as a cucumber, not the least bit nervous.

The church was filled with light, and all eyes were on Silvia.

Silvia and her sisters get ready to celebrate!

On the way across town we pulled over in Pacific Heights, to capture some great views of the city.

Stephanie and Mark - Home Fires Burning

2008-12-13T11:34:00.000-08:00

Kim and I met up with Stephanie and Mark in the city last week for their engagement session. We started at their flat in the Marina, and we could have stayed their ALL DAY! It is really great for us to shoot in a couple's home-- it helps us get to know them, and it puts everyone at ease. We quickly learned that these two are crazy about each other, and their February wedding is going to be fantastic!

No room is sacred-- this is the bathroom. Look at the great vintage tile.

We just love elevators, phone booths, any intimate space we can squeeze into.

Next we walked over to Chrissy Field. The weather was on our side as it was surprisingly mild for December. Stephanie and Mark were great sports!

Check out these fabulous shoes! Yes I took many pictures of them over the course of our session. :)

Stephanie and Mark are having their ceremony at Old St. Mary's-- a San Francisco landmark. A landmark that will be going through a seismic retrofit in February. So we got lots of great shots of them there now, before the scaffolding goes up.

One of the many things we love about Old St. Mary's is the location-- right next to Chinatown, downtown, a view of the Bay Bridge...It is a great little cross section of the city.

This is the tree outside of the Bank of America Building... nothing says Christmas like a massive red tree. :)

Stephanie and Mark, thanks for a wonderful time! We are so excited about shooting your wedding this February!

To see more from this fantastic session, click on the slideshow below.

Molly & Lex - Nice Day For A Wet Wedding

2008-11-16T19:56:00.000-08:00

Kim and I have been to several weddings in the Presidio, but the wedding of Molly and Lex was like none other, because the rain poured all day long. Being natives of the Golden State, this is not something that happens to us very often! But the weather could not put a damper on this incredibly beautiful day. See for yourself...

The ceremony took place at the Main Post Chapel, an historic church perched on a hillside. Molly got ready there.

The hair pin was Molly's "something old".

Molly's bridesmaids were the best-- they really did a great job and had a lot of fun doing it!

Look at that smile!

These unbeleiveable arrangements were made by Annie Siu. She does some really amazing work. The fresh lime smelled soooo good!

I love the bright green of the bouquets against the pewter dresses-- so chic!

Molly's getting married! Lucky for us, the front doors of the chapel are covered by a generous awning.
The guys were not so lucky-- we asked Lex and his groomsmen to stand in the pouring rain so we could get this shot, and they were great sports.

The reception was held at the Golden Gate Club, just down the hill. Even though we stayed inside for these shots, it feels like we are completely surrounded by the trees. And the light here was incredible!

The rain prevented us from going down to Chrissy Field, but we improvised, and Molly and Lex took advantage of the crazy weather to get these fantastic photos! You can see the chapel behind them, if you can take your eyes of Molly in the hot pink boots!

The calla lilies made dramatic table settings, and mirrored the trees right outside.

As guests came in from the rain, they were treated to "shots" of butternut squash soup, by Ann Walker Catering. Perfect! I can't tell you how many guest I saw discreetly licking their glasses.

Molly and Lex paid a nod to his German heritage by sawing a log together. In all our years of shooting, this was a first! We just love to see different cultures incorporated into the day.

Molly and Lex held the attention of everyone in the room as they danced their first dance. Molly sang the words to Lex the whole time.

And they continued to own the dance floor-- so much fun!

Molly and Lex you were a pleasure to photograph! To see more from this amazing day, please click on the slideshow. And don't forget to leave a little comment!

We Love Style Me Pretty! Again!

2008-11-14T09:25:00.000-08:00

Once again we feel honored to have a real wedding featured on Style Me Pretty! This is one of our favorite weddings. Kari and Andy were just gorgeous and so easy to photograph! We love all the images from this wedding. It is a great thing to know we are doing good work for all our clients. When someone else recognizes it also, we are touched to the bottoms of our hearts! Thank you Kari and Andy for having so much style and for being just model beautiful! You can see the slide show from this day here.

We Love Style Me Pretty!

2008-11-13T12:10:00.000-08:00

If you have not seen the blog for Style Me Pretty yet, you don't know what you are missing! So many cool, stylish, and fun ideas are presented. Get yourself to that blog! We are lucky enough to be one of their Little Black Book vendors. Only the very best vendors are put into this cherished little gem of a resource. We feel honored!

Speaking of honored, we recently had some images featured on the blog. These images were pink inspired for breast cancer awareness... what a great cause! So check it out when you get a chance!

Matt and Becky - Napa Style

2008-11-08T10:18:00.000-08:00

Last week Kim and I took a break from the city and headed up to wine country, for the much anticipated wedding of Becky and Matt. WOW! Not only are Becky and Matt oozing with individual style, but they are truly sincere and down-to-earth people. What a rare combination, and a treat to photograph!

Okay... Becky was the queen of kick ass shoes! This pair was stunning!
Becky got ready at the Meritage Resort and Spa. Kim and I have vowed to return to this place for a girls' weekend!

Becky's mom hands over her "something old".

The intimate ceremony was held at the St. Helena Catholic Church. Becky was absolutely radiant!

The floral was done by Julie Stevens Design. I love the colors and hues she put together for Becky's flowers.
Our first stop was the old train station, on the main road in Napa.

Can you believe it is October? The weather was amazing!!!

The reception was held at a private residence with the most amazing views of the Napa Valley. In addition, there was an infinity pool with helium globes blowing in the breeze, cocktails served on the bocce court, and beautiful herb gardens filling the air. This was the best of Northern California, all rolled into one location!

Every time I see these pics... I was to say "Bond, Matt Bond". He just looks so 007!

As the band took the stage, Becky and Matt and their family and friends got down to some serious dancing! We didn't want to leave!

The catering staff at Broadway Catering and Events did a breathtaking harvest table with fantastic cheeses, breads and fruit cascading out of a three tiered basket - it was a sight to behold. Check out the slide show below to see this and other wonderful details from this one of a kind event!
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Adrienne and Kent - Classic San Francisco

2008-11-06T13:48:00.000-08:00

Adrienne and Kent brought us into the the city last week to photograph their wedding, and brought us to some of the most beautiful and traditional architecture in the city. We started off with Kent, at the heavenly St. Mark's Lutheran Church, in the heart of the city.

While Kent waited above, Adrienne got ready below.

Deborah, Adrienne's MOH, waits to enter the church.

The light during the ceremony was incredible-- as if the sun shone just for Adrienne and Kent!

The reception was held at the Hamlin Mansion, another historic venue. The views are spectacular, the interiors are dramatic, and the service here is top notch!

The cake was almost too pretty to eat-- almost!

The sun went down and the music came up, as the party kicked into full swing! Adrienne and Kent, we wish you a lifetime of love and happiness!

Bridge to Bridge with Brian & James

2008-11-02T22:39:00.000-08:00

Kim and I were back in the city last week to do an engagement session with Brian and James. We had been looking forward to it since the day they booked us! Brian and James have a spark when they are together, which makes them an absolute pleasure to photograph. Their September wedding promises to be one of the highlights of next year!

We met Brian and James at Americano, the lounge inside the Hotel Vitale. We could have hung out there all afternoon!

Next, we strolled the Embarcedro, and stopped in front of the Banana Republic mural.

The Bay Bridge-- our first bridge of the day!

We stopped off in the Presidio, at a few of our favorite locations. Brian and James look like they stepped out of a catalogue!

Our last stop was Baker Beach. The fog had rolled in, but you can still see the Golden Gate Bridge-- our second bridge of the day! The weather was suddenly cold, by California standards at least, But Brian and James were great sports.

To see more from this fun shoot, check out the slideshow below. And don't forget to leave a comment-- we just love love!