Annie & Donny

These two have been together for a long as I can remember. So when they asked me to do a mini engagement session for them, I jump on it right away. This was my very first official portrait session and I'm very thankful it was with Annie & Donny. They were very encouraging and supportive of this little 'career' of mine; pushing me to do more photography. Who knows, maybe this will turn into something someday.

First stop: Potrero Hill

 And of course, the infamous Legion of Honor. We ran into a couple weddings and other shoots while we were there.

 First you tell them to fake laugh. When they realize how awkward they sound, they let out a real laugh. Shutter away.

 Centerstage

Happy feet.

Warm Summer Haze

Out of desperation, I grabbed the two closest girls next to me, threw some clothes on them, and set em up in front of my camera. Turned out to be great fun. I haven't done one of these spontaneous shoots in a while. We started at John McLaren Park then made our way down to Thornton Beach State Park. It was such a perfect day to be at the beach. I'm very blessed to live in the breeze Mediterranean region. San Francisco FTW! 

 I never knew Ada was such a model. She totally worked the camera. 

 And this is Stephanie, my good friend since secondary school. Steph really have blossomed into a beautiful woman. 

We stumbled upon this maze of tree branches. It was such complex and chaotic setting that worked perfectly with the simplicity of Steph.

 The purest form of HAPPINESS

Connie & Katrina

These two cuties (C) 2008 with Prince Edward (Canon xti)

2AM Photography

Katrina and I looked up one night and saw the full moon staring back at us. We couldn't help but grab our cameras and take pictures of it. This inspiration led us down to the Sutro Baths site. The brightness of the full moon became our gorgeous natural lighting

We later wandered over to the Legion of Honor to play with shadows.

Tiffany

Tiffany the water goddess of San Francisco. (c) 2009

Filoli Gardens

Every photographer's dream location is just located some odd miles south of San Francisco. I came across this place online on a whim; and with my student discount, we can get in for just five dollars. The Filoli Gardens resembles everything that is Paris. They have flower gardens, water fountains, green lawns and a big mansion. Lots of photographic opportunities.

Thanks Katrina for lending the 50 to me.