I’m also a bald, big-bellied, bearded dad (say that fast three times!) to a snarky teenaged son who loves me almost as much as I love him, which is almost as much as I love sushi. Sorry kiddo, priorities.
You’re probably here to see if we’d work well together, so here’s me on your wedding day: I’ll hype you up, charm your grandma, joke with your college friends and help you keep things as stress-free as possible. I’ve been a professional photographer for twenty years, and I’m calm, upbeat and easy to work with, even when things get messy or the timeline goes sideways. I do have one serious flaw though: if your reception has sushi, I’ll probably eat too much of it. Fun fact: I’ve never seen anyone have sushi at their wedding…EXCEPT MY OWN, lol.
My overall approach is documentary and fluid so I work light and stay mobile. I won’t force you to pose every other minute or turn your day into a series of long, equipment-heavy portrait setups. I’ll get a ton of gorgeous candid shots of you, along with some really beautiful portraits, but if you’re hiring me, it’s because you really want someone who can document your *whole* event in a beautiful way. The energy of the day, the way things unfold, the people you’re with and how you move through it all. It’s my goal to create vibrant, colorful images that will take you right back to your big day, decades later. Speaking of, if you’d like to get a feel for what I like to photograph on a wedding day, you can look at full galleries here.
(please note, I switched hosting companies recently, so I’m slowly adding previous galleries)
Do you like to laugh a lot? Roll with the punches? Ham it up a little? Are you serious but mellow? Romantic, laid-back, sentimental, wild partiers…a little bit of all of the above?
Whatever your personality type is, I’m sure we’ll get along famously. And if you love sushi? You’re already cool in my book!
For elopements, courthouse weddings, and very small gatherings.
$1,200 / up to 2 hours / 1 photographer
For ceremony-focused weddings, smaller receptions or couples who want coverage of the most important moments only.
$3,000 / up to 4 hours / 1 photographer / lighting assistant
Or, for only $500 more:
For couples who want strong ceremony, portrait & reception coverage without a full-day timeline.
$3,500 / up to 6 hours / 1 photographer / lighting assistant / engagement session
Or, for only $700 more:
For couples who want complete full-day coverage, from getting ready through the end of the reception and everything in between.
$4,200 / up to 10 hours / 2 photographers / lighting assistant / engagement session OR Bride & Groom portraits / family portrait session any time within one year after the wedding
AVAILABLE ADD-ONS
More time, in advance: $400 per hour
More time, day-of: $500 per hour
2nd Photographer: $150 per hour
Separate engagement session: $700
Rehearsal dinner (up to 2 hours): $500
Wedding albums: $400-$1,200
Video options:
$500 / basic reception highlight video
(3-5 minutes, vertical, for social sharing,
not a full wedding film)
~$3,500 / cinematic wedding film
(full day coverage – getting ready,
ceremony and reception through
a subcontracted filmmaker)
If you have questions, call 510-679-4158 any time and ask for Namu. If you’re feeling like we’re a fit, click the button below to choose your date and package! I’ll follow up within 24 hours to confirm details, talk about your big day and if your date is available, I’ll walk you through the contract and payment.
Serving the Central Coast, SF Bay Area and greater Los Angeles. SF Bay Area or Los Angeles weddings require a $500 travel/hotel fee.