Donabel and Andrew first met back in college. Ten years later, they saw each other on the southbound SF-San Jose commuter and this time it took. They marry in August.

I photographed this cute couple at the Caltrain station obviously because it has meaning for them, but I've always liked the trains, movement, and light there. I want honest pictures and haven't had a good reason until now.

We were surprised at how cool security officers and platform attendants were with us. Even when I pushed it. Yelped. =).

Thank you Donna and Andrew for being so photogenic, personable, and most of all for wanting to keep true to your story. Can't wait to see what comes next.

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More faves from their same-day slideshow. From camera jpgs, no photoshop. Maybe I'll repost the retouched heros later just to show the difference, but I like seeing the roughs.

This was a very intimate wedding. Everyone fit on the Mandarin's north balcony. Incredible view and an uncommonly warm SF day made it perfect.

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I recently heard that we won in the "Best Day After" category, a joint contest by American Photo Magazine and Destination Weddings and Honeymoons.

I love capturing the things that show what couples are really about, and in this case we won a contest in a couple of print magazines. American Photo is tailored for mainly for photogs and gearheads, and Best Destination Weddings and Honeymoons is for brides. We won a bunch of new toys and workshop passes, too. =)

Here's the magazine story.

Here's the entry of Tina and Pedro's shoot.

Teaser set; some of my faves from their same-day slideshow. Yup, we showed these in a slideshow during their wedding! Really tough to pull off but we manage to do it without missing critical shots. =)

So Mountain Windery is one of my new personal favorite venues in the Bay Area. Not only does it have an incredible view, great staff, and lots of scenic and lighting variety, but its an awesome concert venue as well.

Special thanks to my first assistant Ben who did a really fantastic job as usual!

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Shauna and Wagner's wedding took place at the Flower Farm Inn in the California foothills. This is a charming setting that features Victorian-like cottages, country comfort, and gardens.

Here's a few of my favorites from their same-day slideshow. They're really fun to do when I can fit it into the day's schedule.

My awesome assistant Ben Sy was on lighting and backup shooting.

Special thanks to Alison Ulshoffer, who did an impressive job with coordination. This energetic crowd had an especially packed program filled with lots of partying and last-minute changes, and Alison really helped with the pacing.

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Last month Russell Yip, the photo editor at the Chronicle, contacted me to say they were going to feature my real brides Kacey and Molly to help illustrate their story on wedding photojournalism. It was pretty cool to be included in their favorites, along with such talented local photographers and friends. Good job to everyone and thanks Kacey and Molly for being fun and real subjects.

Click here for "Wedding album: Unscripted Memories"

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Starring TJ Thyne & Vicki Davis. Writer/Director/Composer - Kurt Kuenne. Winner - Best Narrative Short, Cleveland Int'l Film Festival, Winner - Jury Award, Gen Art Chicago Film Festival, Winner - Audience Award, Hawaii Int'l Film Festival, Winner - Best Short Comedy, Breckenridge Festival of Film, Winner - Crystal Heart Award, Best Short Film & Audience Award, Heartland Film Festival, Winner - Christopher & Dana Reeve Audience Award, Williamstown Film Festival, Winner - Best Comedy, Dam Short Film Festival, Winner - Best Short Film, Sedona Int'l Film Festival.

Nahjeen is gorgeous and Brian, chiseled and chill as always.  Moments made their wedding especially memorable. Together with friends and family, they were totally open, show the love and have fun. It was a real party, Patron shots all day and night. 

The Claremont is historic, genteel and classy. Its also bright and nice architecturally and I could shoot it for a whole week and never get bored.

Brittani Walman with Dream a Little Dream Events was there to ensure that the packed day went smoothly and that all the details were beautiful.  Brittani and her team are awesome to work with.

A special thanks  to my crazy talented friend Ed Pingol who 2nd shot with me. Working with him is never work.

Video by Day Dreaming Creative. And they really brought it; check the movie here.

Reception tables by La Tavola Linens 

Ceremony decor by Classic Party Rentals

Flowers by Katherine Bergmen

Music by Amos Productions

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7c. Honey at the ceremony is a tradition from Nahjeen's persian side...

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