To say that I am behind on my blogging, is by far an understatement! I am a photographer and a creative and I love to write, but as of late I have found it hard to sit down and focusĀ and really put “pen to paper” (as they used to say back in my day). I tend to leave the story telling to my pictures! My camera and I have had the pleasure of capturing SO MANY BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORIES and it’s time I start sharing them with the world!
These pictures are from Ankita and Raj’s romantic and intimate San Francisco City Hall Wedding that I had the pleasure of being a part of back in December of 2016, yes that’s right, I said 2016! As long as it’s been, seeing the photos refresh my memory and bring me back to that cool and rainy San Francisco morning. For a wedding photographer there is nothing more exciting than the morning of a wedding, especially when it involves such an iconic landmark as a venue and such am amazingly photogenic couple that is madly in love like Ankita and Raj.
The night before I also photographed them by the gorgeous coastline of Half Moon Bay for a stunning styled elopement session.
This was more subtle. Simple, classic and elegant are the best words I can think of to describe their San Francisco city hall wedding. I know my pictures do a much better job of telling the story of that day, so I will leave it to them. I chose to use all classic black and white images on this since their Half Moon Bay Elopement was filled with so much color and with such a classic couple andĀ such a classic venue, timeless black and white images just seemed so right for this! I hope you agree!
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San Francisco city hall boasts beautiful architecture.
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An art lover’s dream for sure!
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It’s hard not to stop looking up with so much loveliness all around!
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The Christmas tree is always massive and beautifully staged a top the grand staircase every year.
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Like I said the tree was huge!
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First order of business is meeting with the judge which in this case is also the officiant.
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This part isn’t very glamorous, but it’s very important of course!
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Once that part was over, we all had over to the little wedding ceremony a top the grand staircase.
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Such a beautiful staircase by the way!
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Ankita was thrilled to make it to the top!
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Now the official ceremony can commence!
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They exchanged vows.
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And they exchanged rings.
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And they were pronounced husband and wife!
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And he kissed his bride……..
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For a long time!
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Making our way to the couple’s portraits, but first some more stunning architecture!
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Just look at this dome!
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And this hallway!
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So pretty!
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It’s no wonder why this place is always filled with people!
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Ankita looking like a work of art!
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Raj couldn’t keep his eyes off her!
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I don’t blame him! Ankita is gorgeous!
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They are just perfect together!
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Need I say more?
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And these next couple images are my favorite!
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Both are 35mm film using Ilford 3200. I love the texture on these!
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And for the grand finally……
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So much beauty and so much love! Congratulations once again Ankita and Raj!