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Photography for Life’s Biggest Milestones

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CELEBRATION PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

Every Milestone, Fully Documented

From an intimate dinner at home to a full evening with a program to follow, coverage is scaled to the people, the venue, and the moments that matter most to your family.

  • Private Parties

    Engagement parties, retirement dinners, holiday gatherings, and family reunions.

  • Milestone Birthdays & Anniversaries

    The years worth marking properly, photographed candidly from inside the room.

  • Bar & Bat Mitzvahs

    The service photographed respectfully, then the reception worked the way a wedding is.

  • Celebration Films

    Highlight edits capturing the toasts, the music, and the energy a photograph cannot hold.

Because the moments worth celebrating never stop coming.

Milestone Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Everything Worth Marking

PRIVATE CELEBRATIONS

Five friends in tiaras laughing together at a milestone birthday celebration
Priest lifting a baby above the font during a baptism

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Fiftieth birthdays, retirement dinners, engagement parties, anniversary weekends, baby showers. Events where the guest list is mostly people who have known each other for decades, and the photographs that matter are the unguarded ones.

◦ Milestone birthdays and anniversary celebrations

◦ Engagement parties and family picnics

◦ Retirement dinners and baby showers

◦ Multi-generational family gatherings and reunions

From the Service to the Last Song

BAR & BAT MITZVAHS

Father and son on the bimah during a bar mitzvah service
Bat mitzvah girl dancing with friends on a lit dance floor at her reception

The morning is quiet and significant. The evening is loud and joyful. Both deserve to be photographed well, and they take completely different instincts.

I photograph the service respectfully and unobtrusively, then work the reception the way I work a wedding: candidly, from inside the room, catching the grandparents watching as much as the dance floor.

Tara and Martin photographing and recording video the guests dancing with arms raised at a mitzvah reception, black and white

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Recent Celebrations

Menlo School graduates in decorated caps during the commencement ceremony
Kids in superhero costumes gathered around a birthday cake
Guests dancing under stage lighting and a disco ball at a 50th birthday party
Children in cowboy hats reaching up at a themed birthday party
Family portrait outside the synagogue before a bar mitzvah
Expectant parents with friends and their pugs at a baby shower

CELEBRATIONS IN MOTION

Celebration Films

Video captures what a photograph cannot: the toast, the band, the room at full volume.

Guests dancing under stage lighting and a disco ball at a 50th birthday party

50th Birthday Celebration

San Francisco Bay Area

Guest in a crystal headpiece raising a champagne glass at a wedding industry party

Wedding Industry Party

San Francisco

Guests in elaborate feathered headdresses at a themed private celebration in San Francisco

Private Celebration

San Francisco

Musicians on stage at a book signing party in San Francisco

Book Signing Party

San Francisco

Let’s Photograph Your Next Event

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A birthday celebration with children and adults, including a young girl wearing a birthday crown. The girl is reaching towards a cupcake on a tray held by a man. There are balloons and decorations in the background, with some individuals taking photo
A baby is getting baptized in a metal bowl during a religious ceremony, with several people gathered around.
Keith Urban with shoulder-length blonde hair playing a pink electric guitar on stage with a dark background.
The late Tony Bennett in a suit and his wife in a black dress smiling together indoors, with a blue-lit arcade game visible in the background at the Salesforce Conference.
Bill Clinton standing in front of a fireplace with red vases on the mantel. The woman on the left has long blonde hair and is wearing a white dress. The man in the middle has gray hair and is dressed in a dark suit with a light blue tie.
John Travolta dressed in formal attire at a social event, including a woman with long hair, a man with a beard and tuxedo, and a woman with glasses. They are sitting at a table with elegant dinnerware and glasses, smiling and posing for the camera.
Two women in floral dresses and sunglasses are smiling and chatting on a rooftop garden, with a person in a colorful fantasy costume and hat, and city skyscrapers in the background.
A woman with dark hair holding a smiling baby girl with a white bonnet and dress outdoors with trees and a bench in the background.
Two women sitting at a table during a celebration, smiling at the camera. They have glasses of champagne and a variety of desserts and snacks on the table. People and decorations are visible in the background.
Oprah Winfrey dancing at a formal event in a grand hall with red lighting. Prominent figures, including a woman in a red dress and a man in a tuxedo, are smiling and enjoying themselves.
Maya Angelou smiling and interacting in a living room. One woman, older with short hair and glasses, wearing a necklace and earrings, is seated. The other woman, younger with wavy hair, wearing a white blouse, is leaning toward her.
A group of people dancing at a lively party with disco balls and colorful lighting. A man wearing a black hat and vest is dancing with a woman in a dark, glittery dress.
A man and woman walking out of a building, holding hands. The man is wearing a pink blazer, blue shirt, and dark pants. The woman is in a black dress with decorative accents and high heels. They are smiling.
A large group of women gathered in front of a theater marquee for the musical 'Beautiful' - The Carole King Musical. They are smiling, holding up tickets or programs, and appear to be excited. The marquee indicates the show is now playing and runs th
Black and white portrait of John Legend wearing a suit and dress shirt, standing outdoors with blurred background.
Children playing outside during a sunny day, with a wooden playhouse decorated with a dragon piñata hanging on the side, and people watching and taking photos in the background.
Wyclef Jean wearing a pink hat, glasses, and a snake-print shirt singing into a microphone on stage at the Fox Theater in Oakland.
Garth Brooks singing passionately while playing an acoustic guitar on stage, wearing a black cowboy hat, black shirt, light-colored jeans, and cowboy boots.
Three cheerful people dressed in vintage clothing, wearing glasses and hats, standing in front of a black tent with a "Club KPMG" sign, taking a selfie together at an outdoor event.
Woman in elaborate costume with large silver headdress, holding a champagne glass, surrounded by candles and champagne flutes, outdoors in a garden event setting.
Gavin Newsom and wife together at a formal event in a decorated ballroom with ornate gold and dark wood accents. The woman is wearing a black satin jacket over a colorful skirt, and the man is in a dark suit with a white shirt and a black tie.
Nancy Pelosi, wearing a patterned maroon blazer, smiling while holding a glass of red wine, seated at a table with a man in a dark suit and tie, in a dimly lit banquet or conference setting with other seated guests in the background.
Tom Hanks in a dark suit and glasses stands behind a clear podium with a microphone, gesturing with his arms open during a presentation or speech, with musical drums visible in the background.
A man dressed in colorful costume, sitting on a chair held up by several people at a lively costume party or celebration, with many smiling and cheering people around at a bat mitzvah.
Nick Woodman and a group of four men from GoPro wearing cowboy hats and casual clothes, smiling and standing close together outdoors, with mountains and wooden buildings in the background. Some are wearing safety harnesses and helmets.
Tina Turner smiling at a formal event, wearing earrings and a necklace, seated at a table with glasses and plates, with a man standing beside her. The background features a wooden fence or lattice.
Group of five people enjoying drinks and conversation on a porch with trees and blue sky in the background at Durell Vineyards in Sonoma.
A woman in a costume and hat is being lifted by another person at a celebration, surrounded by a group of people dressed in colorful, whimsical costumes, with some wearing hats with bunny ears, at an indoor party with purple lighting.
A woman with blonde hair smiling joyfully while hugging a man at a social gathering or celebration in a warmly lit indoor setting.
Group of young girls at a party, smiling and posing on a lit platform with colorful lighting and lasers.
Group of performers in colorful costumes at a parade or festival in an urban setting, with tall buildings in the background.
A group of people gathered outdoors near trees and a body of water, releasing white balloons into the sky during an overcast day.
A dining table set outdoors with a purple tablecloth, glassware, and floral centerpieces, overlooking the water with a bridge in the background.
Marissa Mayer in a bright pink dress with intricate embroidery is talking to a group of people at a social gathering outdoors. Men and women are dressed in formal attire, and the setting features greenery and decorative hanging lanterns.
A young woman with long, curly blonde hair wearing a blue graduation cap and gown, standing outdoors with green trees in the background, smiling at the camera.
Four women smiling at a party with purple lighting. One woman wears a red dress and a heart-shaped crown. The women are dressed in festive attire, surrounded by other partygoers.
Group of five people, four women and one man, standing together inside a building with religious symbols and menorahs, smiling and posing for the photo at a Bat Mitzvah.
Group of kids sitting and standing around a fire pit at an outdoor gathering, some holding marshmallows on sticks, with a small round building and trees in the background.
Three young girls smiling and posing for a photo at an outdoor gathering, with other people and decorations in the background.
Three people wearing colorful costumes standing under a large, inflatable pink mushroom with white spots, illuminated at night. They are smiling, and there are festively lit tents and outdoor decorations in the background.
Two boys smiling at a theme park, wearing black vests with foam darts, glasses, and holding foam dart guns. Colorful banners and park structures are visible in the background.
A smiling man and woman dancing together at a formal event, surrounded by other people also dancing and socializing.
Two men are standing behind a wooden bar counter outdoors, smiling and wearing aprons. The man on the left has long hair and a beard, holding a clear glass, while the man on the right is bald, using a cocktail shaker. The bar has bottles of drink, fl
A group of children, mostly girls, wearing red cowboy hats and colorful clothes, are excitedly raising their hands and looking up, in an indoor setting with wooden walls and warm lighting.
Women celebrating a birthday in a decorated, cozy, wooden-paneled room; one woman stands and sings, surrounded by friends at a table with a large birthday cake and sparklers.
Four children dressed in superhero costumes standing outdoors on a sunny day in front of a sign that says 'Happy Birthday Aria!'. The children are dressed as Batman, Black Panther, Supergirl, and Spiderman. There are trees and a playground in the bac
Group of graduates in blue caps and gowns celebrating outdoors, wearing flower leis, holding decorated signs and smiling.
A group of young boys standing together, smiling at the camera, at an outdoor event during the daytime. One boy is shirtless and wearing a dog costume headpiece resembling a bulldog, giving two thumbs up. The background shows other people, trees, and
People dressed as colorful, whimsical clowns and characters at a party or event with string lights overhead.
Woman with long blonde hair in a red jacket holding a microphone and reading from a paper at an outdoor event at night. There are yellow and orange lights in the background.
Two women hugging and smiling, one with light hair and the other with curly hair and a decorative headband, in a black-and-white photo.
A group of six people, including two adults and four children, smiling and posing for a photo in front of colorful balloon decorations and a large white sign spelling 'LOVE' at an outdoor event.
A woman with bright red hair and a young girl dressed as Supergirl, both smiling and posing indoors in front of a cream-colored curtain.
Outdoor event with children playing on an inflatable bounce house, surrounded by adults, in front of a historic building with classical architecture, trees, and sunlight.
A young boy with face paint resembling Spider-Man and a purple party hat, smiling as an adult man leans in to kiss him on the cheek in an outdoor setting.
Two people smiling and laughing at a decorated table with candles and flowers, likely at a celebration or event, inside a bright room with large windows.
A religious ceremony inside a church with a young man dressed in religious attire reading from a book, a woman holding a smiling young girl, and two women in the background observing the event.
Three women in floral dresses holding flower arrangements pose together at an indoor event, smiling broadly.
A baptism ceremony involving a baby held by a woman, with two men and another woman gathered around in a church setting.
People at a social gathering laughing and talking, with a focus on a woman wearing a gold dress and bright red lipstick.
A tray with three colorful drinks: one garnished with berries and mint, another with orange peel and ice, and a glass of red wine, with bottled juices, lime slices, and a plant in the background.
A man with tattoos on his arms and a beard, wearing a gray hat and a navy polka dot shirt, stands behind a bar with various bottles of alcohol and a floral arrangement, holding two cocktail shakers, at an outdoor gathering.
A group of seven young girls outdoors posing on and around a white vintage-style sofa, with lush green bushes and flowering plants in the background.
A man with glasses smiling and wearing a dark suit at a social gathering, with a woman in a black hat and dress in the background.
Six women are gathered outdoors in front of a large bush, sitting and standing on a grassy lawn, surrounded by numerous bouquets of colorful flowers. Some women are holding pots of flowers, and others have flowers on their laps or nearby, smiling at
Large inflatable swan decorated as a white swan floating in a swimming pool at an outdoor gathering.
A baptism ceremony with a priest performing the baptism, a woman holding a baby, a man assisting with the ceremony, and religious icons in the background.
Two women dressed in elegant evening gowns smiling and posing together at an outdoor event, with decorated tables and greenery in the background.
An elderly woman with curly gray hair and a broad smile painting a blue and purple design on the face of a person wearing a colorful hat. Other people, some wearing masks, are visible in the background at an outdoor event.
Two children, a girl and a boy, are happily hugging outdoors on a sunny day with green trees and bushes in the background. Both are wearing colorful hats and casual clothes, smiling at the camera.
Four women smiling and toasting with wine glasses outdoors at a gathering, surrounded by green trees and balloons.
A girl with long blonde hair crawling through a green inflatable tunnel with yellow interior, outdoors on a sunny day.