Shot this wedding at the gorgeous Palo Alto Hills Golf and Country Club. What a beautiful venue- the view there is fantastic. Everything about this wedding was so great. Great family and friends. I loved working with LT Beaton and her professional staff, they made everything perfect. The tasty wedding cake was made by Rose Graboski at Cakes by Rose. Spencer Sutherland of Sutherland Entertainment rocked the reception. Shout out to my main man Martin for the help shooting- awesome job as usual!

Thanks so much for having me, it has been super fun working with you guys!

~Mike

November at the California coast is beautiful. You can get beautiful sunsets and dramatic skies. Not much fog. If you’re a landscape photographer, you might want to add the Natural Bridge in Santa Cruz to your portfolio. Bring the tripod for long exposures. This is the time- you might see me there at sunset trying for the perfect shot : )

Meet Jimmy and Allyson, a super sweet couple from the East Bay, getting married on the beach in Monterey at the Monterey Beach Resort next year. They love the coast, and I was psyched when they said that they wanted to shoot their engagement session down by the beach. We had fun shooting, they are so carefree and awesome. Very relaxed. I thought that they were made for each other : )

Thanks much guys, you ROCKED your session! Can’t wait for your wedding!!!

~Mike

The Bride’s Choice Awards™ are determined exclusively by recent newlyweds (brides and grooms) through extensive surveys and reviews, so thanks so much to my fantastic clients who spoke on my behalf and selected me to receive this honor!

Happy Halloween!!!

~Mike

The Lodge and Beach Club at Pebble Beach is one of the most beautiful wedding venues anywhere. The service is impeccable. Add to that all the gorgeous details that Lee and Gideon designed for their wedding day, and I can’t say enough. It was epic.

Love was everywhere! The people, the culture and traditions, the food, drinks, the views- the experience was amazing. Everything was perfect, from Lee’s stunning Maggie Sottero designer dress, to her chic Manolo Blahnik‘s. The wedding cake by the fabulous Marina Sousa of Just Cake was so elegant and tasty. As ever, it was a pleasure working with Steve and Ann at Steve Ezzo Entertainment. Their band, Steve Ezzo & The Monterey Bay All-Stars, absolutely Rocked the reception, and Steve Ezzo is always an accomplished Master of Ceremony.

Thanks so much for having me guys, it was a pleasure!

Happy Monday!

~Mike

Hey guys, meet Vy and Frances, up on the blog! Sorry for the hiatus peeps, I was on vacation in Hawaii, and then busy with beautiful Fall weddings- like this one! What a pleasure it was to work with these guys. They rocked their engagement session. Their wedding was super fun! The beautiful Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club hosted the nuptials- L.T. Beaton and her staff always provide awesome service, DJ Spencer Sutherland packed the dance floor and this party was off the hook! There was a lotta Love in that room, and I know these two are gonna live Happily Ever After! Frances & Vy, thanks for having me!

Thanks for the look everyone, and have a great week!

~Mike

Meet Mike & Sasha y’all! These 2 guys are a blast- I had the best time shooting around San Francisco with them. Totally chill, fun, up for anything. I think I said “Oh, this is awesome!” about 20 times. They’re getting married at The Perry House in Monterey, a lovingly restored Victorian mansion full of beauty and charm. Can’t wait! Enjoy the shots and we’ll see you guys in October. Friends and family of M & S, feel free to leave a comment below!

CONGRATS GUYS!!!

~Mike

I loved this session, it was unforgettable, for a few reasons. Yes, Juliette and Mike really are that in Love. Yes, Juliette is gorgeous (she was Playboy Playmate of the Month for June 2008). Yes, Mike’s a stud. Yes, they are super fun, were a blast to shoot with, and had tons of good ideas for shots- they were up for anything (always a recipe for awesome). They were even up for shooting in a construction site (that’s a whole ‘nother story). As you can see, they rocked their session. I seriously can’t wait to shoot their wedding this Fall at beautiful Byington Vineyard & Winery, knowing them, it’s gonna be much fun! BIG CONGRATS GUYS!

Have a great week!

~Mike

Goodness, I don’t know where to begin. What a sweet couple! Justin & Kelly are two of the nicest people you’ll meet. Kelly, you made a beautiful bride, so graceful and elegant. Justin, you are a handsome & lucky man! And talk about a sweet wedding, this one was off the charts. The breathtaking InterContinental The Clement Hotel in Monterey on Cannery Row hosted the festivities, and boy, Donal Daly and all the staff there really provide amazing service. The view there is out of this world. All the details were perfect. Layers made the beautiful and tasty cupcake wedding cake, Flor de Monterey created the gorgeous flowers, and DJ Darion Bonnet of DNA Entertainment really Rocked the reception! What a fun night! Great family and friends, some from as far away as Seattle. Loved this wedding!

Cheers everyone!

~MIke