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.
My overall approach is documentary and fluid. I work light and stay mobile, so I can move with the day instead of slowing it down. I’m not there to force you to pose every other minute or turn your day into a series of long, equipment-heavy portrait setups. I do create beautiful portraits, but the real focus is the energy of the day: the way things unfold, the people you’re with and how you move through it all. The result is a photography experience that feels very natural and images that will take you right back to your big day, decades later. If you’d like to get a feel for what I like to photograph on a wedding day, you can look at full galleries by clicking here. (Please note, we switched hosting companies recently, so we’re slowly adding all 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 winning!
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
Additional coverage time, in advance: $400 per hour
Additional coverage time, day-of: $500 per hour
Additional second photographer coverage: $150 per hour
Engagement session (standalone): $700
Rehearsal dinner coverage (up to 2 hours): $500
Wedding albums: $400-$1,200
Video options:
$500 / basic reception highlight video / vertical, for social sharing (not a full wedding film)
~$3,500 / cinematic wedding film / getting ready, ceremony, reception (subcontracted filmmaker)
If you have questions or just want to chat about sushi, 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, the SF Bay Area and the greater Los Angeles basin. SF Bay Area or Los Angeles weddings require a $500 travel/hotel fee.