Brooke and Nathan's Wedding

Photographing Brooke and Nathan’s wedding at the end of April was a joy. They met in college and surrounded themselves with friends and family to celebrate. The day was perfect, with a morning ceremony followed by a beautiful lunch.

I had previously accompanied them to Yosemite for their engagement photos—a day-long adventure that allowed us to get to know each other really well. Capturing their wedding felt like a beautiful completion of our journey together.

Brittany and Kaye

I recently had the privilege of spending a beautiful afternoon with Brittany and Kaye in an beautiful redwood grove near Occidental, California. We first met a year ago at a wedding we all attended, and I discovered that they had never taken photos together as a couple. After months of planning and anticipation, (Brittany is a lineman for PG&E and California has had some wild weather this year!) the day finally arrived. Thank you, Brittany and Kaye, for allowing me to be part of your incredible journey.

Kirsten and Brad's San Francisco City Hall Wedding

On a beautiful April morning, Kirsten and Brad tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at San Francisco City Hall. Surrounded by two close friends and Kirsten's younger sister, the couple exchanged vows in a setting that was both grand and intimate.

Matching casual outfits with green tennis shoes set the tone for a relaxed and fun atmosphere, and the photos beautifully reflected the joy and love shared on this special day.

While they will be having a larger wedding in November, this early morning ceremony was a wonderful opportunity for Kirsten and Brad to celebrate their love in a more intimate setting. I wish them all the happiness in the world as they embark on this new chapter of their lives together.

Sam and Dave's St. Francis Intimate Wedding Reception

I had the pleasure of photographing Sam and Dave's small and intimate wedding reception in their hotel suite. The reception was filled with delicious catered food and a beautiful cake, but what made the event truly special is the incredible love between them.

I first met Sam through my photography work with DiPietro Todd, and he has always been a supportive presence in my life. Being able to witness and capture the love between him and Dave was truly beautiful, and I felt honored to be a part of their special day.

Despite the small size of the reception, the love and connection between Sam and Dave shone brightly, and it was a joy to capture every moment of their celebration. I wish them all the happiness in the world as they embark on this new chapter of their lives together.

Sarah-Ray and Liam Portland Wedding

In March, I had the opportunity to fly to Portland and photograph Sarah-Ray and Liam's small and intimate wedding at the beautiful Opal 28 venue. The wedding was particularly special for me because Sarah-Ray is the sister of my long-time friend and collaborator, musician Emma Ruth Rundle. It was Emma's gift to her sister, which made the whole experience even more meaningful.

As a photographer, I always strive to capture the unique essence of each wedding, and Sarah-Ray and Liam's was no exception. The intimacy of the event allowed me to really focus on the emotions and connections between the couple and their loved ones, resulting in some truly beautiful and heartfelt images.

Overall, it was an honor to be a part of Sarah-Ray and Liam's special day, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to capture their love and connection in a way that they will cherish for years to come. Thank you to Emma for bringing me on board and allowing me to be a part of this beautiful celebration!

Katie and Michael City Hall Wedding

Katie and Michael are beautiful people who are also expecting a baby boy soon! I can feel their happiness in these photos, plus it was the morning in City Hall and barely anyone was there. It felt like such a gift to have the place practically to ourselves! This was my final wedding of 2022 and a great one to end the year with. Congratulations you two!

“Kristin was great to work with from Day 1! She was very responsive, gave great guidance for the event flow and made sure we felt comfortable during our City Hall Wedding. Kristin ensured we captured all of the moments possible to remember our special day and we highly recommend working with her!” -Katie and Michael

The Simms Family

This is the third photo session I’ve had the pleasure of doing with Sandra and Summer, as you can see they both radiate. Summer is six this year and has lost her front teeth! It’s always hard to leave these sessions, they both make me feel so warm.

Christopher and Lexy Wed

This was a special one for me because the groom, Christopher is my cousin and I am so happy that him and Lexy found each other. It was a wonderful day photographing their families celebrating with them in the beautiful redwoods of The Russian River.

I love capturing love

Recently I’ve had the pleasure to spend time with and photograph some cute families and kids. There seems to be a theme that all the families have two year olds. When taking photographs of two year olds, you never know what mood they are going to be in and what they will do! (From top to bottom: The Reynolds Family, The Morse and Lautz Family, and The Kaser Family).

Amy and Salvador City Hall Wedding

On a beautiful August afternoon, Amy and Salvador married at San Francisco City Hall. I’ve known Amy for over a decade now, so this felt really special to me. After the ceremony we all had a fancy cocktail at Absinthe and then took more photos in a redwood grove at Golden Gate Park, it was a perfect day for love and friends.

Update: 10/24/22 Amy left me this beautiful review, thank you Amy and Salvador!

“Kristin was such a joy to work with! She worked with us in advance to determine the shot list and locations so that everything was mapped out and we were not having to make these decisions the day of the wedding.

The day of the wedding, she made us feel extremely comfortable, when our nerves were running high. She helped us navigate City Hall, and was able to capture some wonderfully candid photos before the wedding. After the wedding, she worked with us and our family on locations, posing, and learning to relax in front of the camera, which was really helpful. It really helped us to be in the moment.

Her personality is also warm, friendly, and enthusiastic — making the overall experience extremely positive. The whole experience was very easy-going and we never got the sense of being rushed. She was also very quick to get us the photos after the wedding. Needless to say, we are very happy with photos and moments she was able to capture.”

Joe and Matt Wed

I was ecstatic to photograph Joe and Matt’s rescheduled (twice) wedding this last weekend in Oakland. I used to work with Joe and it was my honor to photograph his and Matt’s day and celebrate my first time photographing an LGBTQI+ wedding! Congratulations Joe and Matt, here is to many years of love and dancing!

Kelsey and Chris Wed

Kelsey and Chris are wonderful humans and I’m so glad that I was able to capture their love this past weekend in The Russian River. We had Redwood Trees and so much love, what more can a photographer ask for?