There’s a reason couples come to me saying, “We don’t want stiff, awkward photos—we just want to feel like ourselves.”

I get it. You’ve seen wedding photos that feel overly posed, where couples look like they’re standing in a lineup instead of actually living in their day. That’s not the energy you want. You want to look back at your photos and feel the movement, the emotion, and the in-between moments that make the day yours.

So, how do you get wedding photos that feel completely natural? The kind that capture not just how your day looked, but how it felt?

Lora and Jesse’s wedding at San Francisco City Hall was truly breathtaking. The simple ceremony was followed by family photos at Lora’s family home, which added a special touch to the occasion. The reception at Tarroco, a restaurant in Berkeley, was beautifully decorated with floral arrangements by the talented bride – who is a florist herself. It was a joy to capture this special day for Lora and Jesse, as I had previously photographed her cousin’s wedding in San Francisco, which is how we met. The day was elegant, bright, with touches of modern eclecticism – a testament to how simple can be absolutely lovely.