Welcome! I'm Anna.
a little about me:
I'm so excited that you're here to learn more about me and considering me to document these special moments of your couples' lives. Photography is a profound and personal way to connect with one another, and that’s a major part of why I love to take photos. I love being able to learn about people and their stories, celebrate their milestones, freeze special moments and feelings, and leave a lil something to look back on for years to come (including allll the feels and possibly tears!).
WEDDING, ELOPEMENT + PORTRAIT Photography
Capturing light, emotions, fleeting moments, and all the things in between people and life.
The importance of finding the right wedding photographer and why I may be the right choice for you:
Your couple's wedding day is one of the most important days of their lives, and finding the right wedding photographer / lead / second shooter is key to capturing those special moments. As a wedding photographer, my mission is to create a stress-free, enjoyable experience for my couples, so they can relax and be present on their big day.
Being a lead/second shooter, I prioritize YOUR company's + couple's needs which might look like:
- Being able to shoot on your preferred settings during a typical wedding day no matter what time of day it is
- Cloudy weather
- Harsh sunny afternoon
- Golden hour
- Indoors (ambient + on/off-camera flash)
- Nailing sharp, in-focus images that are easy to edit post-wedding
- Focusing on the opposite person's getting ready details + candids + reactions during First Look, Ceremony, etc.
- Focusing on reactions during Ceremony, Toasts, etc.
- Corralling family members for family portraits
- Capturing candids + grab&grins during cocktail hour
- Capturing all the reception detail shots in variety of angles + focal lengths
- Capturing anything and everything that you're unable to get to
- Knowing when to stop when a couple seems photo-ed out
- I've unfortunately seen and experienced first hand lead/second shooters continuing and pushing couples to do photos when it's obvious that they're tired and want to join their people to eat and party.
I believe that wedding photography is about more than just pretty pictures. It's about telling a story and capturing the essence of your couple's relationship and the love that they share. I'm passionate about creating images that are not only beautiful but meaningful and that capture the emotion and joy of a wedding day.
As a wedding photographer, I understand the importance of building a relationship with my clients. I take the time to get to know my couples and understand their vision for their wedding day, so I can tailor my approach to their needs. With me as your photographer, you can expect a collaborative, personalized experience that is all about making your wedding day unforgettable.
A little about me—I have a Bachelor's in Communicative Disorders and Sciences. Since I was little, one of my goals has always been related to helping others, both humans and animals. My pipe dream on the other hand has always been something in the creative field. Photography has always been a part of my life whether big or small, on a point-and-shoot camera, instant film, and digital. It just so happens that my love for photography within these past few years has developed into something bigger, intertwined with life and love. I'm so grateful to be listening to and documenting people's stories and milestones.
In my leisure time, I love to rollerskate, go on hikes, admire the sunset, try new foods and desserts, volunteer at the animal shelter, and watch the latest sitcom, thriller, or action show.
Thanks for taking the time to read about me! I’m super excited to learn more about you soon and hopefully work together! :)
Gear:
Camera Bodies (2)
- Canon R6
- Canon R6 MARK II
Lenses
- RF 28-70mm 2.0
- RF 70-200mm 2.8
- RF 100mm 2.8 macro
- RF 35mm 1.8 macro
- RF 24-105 4-7.1 IS (fixed f-stop for each focal length)
- EF 50mm 1.8
- EF 85mm 1.8
- Can rent other lenses upon request
Lighting
- Flashpoint flashes (2)
- Canon 600ex-rt flash
- 2 stands + sandbags
- Can rent other lighting upon request
Styling Accessories
- Two-sided flat lay mats (2 - cream/navy blue linen + light sage green/pink suede)
- Clear risers
- Ribbons
- Ring boxes
Second Shot for:
INDEX: PAST VENUES
PAST WEDDING VENUES
- ALLIED ARTS GUILD
- AMPHITHEATER OF THE REDWOODS AT PEMA OSEL LING
- ARDENWOOD HISTORIC FARM
- ARMSTRONG REDWOODS STATE NATURAL RESERVE, GUERNEVILLE
- BARNDIVA, HEALDSBURG
- BERKELEY CITY CLUB
- BERNARDUS LODGE & SPA
- BLANCO URBAN
- BOULDER RIDGE GOLF CLUB
- BRAZILIAN ROOM
- BROWNSTONE GARDENS, OAKLEY
- CANYON VIEW EVENT CENTER
- CAPITOL PARK
- CARMEL FIELDS
- CARMEL MISSION BASILICA, CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
- CARNEROS RESORT & SPA, NAPA
- CASA REAL AT RUBY HILL WINERY
- CHAMINADE RESORT & SPA
- CHICKEN PIE SHOP
- CINNABAR HILLS GOLF CLUB
- CONGREGATION SHERITH ISRAEL
- CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS
- CROW CANYON COUNTRY CLUB
- DEER PARK VILLA
- DUBLIN RANCH GOLF COURSE
- ELIZABETH F. GAMBLE GARDEN
- ELLISTON VINEYARDS
- EPIC STEAK, SAN FRANCISCO
- FIVE WOUNDS PORTUGESE NATIONAL PARISH
- FLYING CLOUD
- GARDEN PAVILION
- GEYSERVILLE INN
- GRAND ISLAND MANSION, WALNUT GROVE
- H.L. PENINSULA
- HACIENDA DE LAS FLORES
- HAKONE GARDENS
- HEADLANDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS, SAUSALITO
- HEATHER FARM COMMUNITY CENTER
- IZZY'S STEAKHOUSE, SF
- JARDINES DE SAN JUAN, SAN JUAN BAUTISTA
- JEFFERSON STREET MANSION, BENICIA
- KENNOLYN HILLTOP HACIENDA, SOQUEL
- LAFAYETTE PARK HOTEL & SPA, LAFAYETTE
- LEAL VINEYARDS AND WINERY
- LOG CABIN AT THE PRESIDIO
- LOS ALTOS HISTORY MUSEUM
- MARIN ART AND GARDEN CENTER, ROSS
- MAVERICK'S HOUSE, HALF MOON BAY
- MENLO CIRCUS CLUB
- MILL VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
- MISTER JIU'S, SF
- MONASTERY BEACH, CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA
- MOUNTAIN HOME INN, MILL VALLEY
- MOUNTAIN HOUSE ESTATE, CLOVERDALE
- MOUNTAIN VIEW CENTRAL SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
- MOUNTED PATROL, WOODSIDE
- NELLA TERRA CELLARS
- NESTLDOWN
- OCEANO HOTEL
- OLICA OLIVE MILL, BROOKS
- OLYMPIA'S VALLEY ESTATE
- OVY CAMP
- PALM EVENT CENTER IN THE VINEYARD
- PARK WINTERS
- PEARSON RANCH, WOODSIDE
- POTRERO NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE, SF
- QUAIL HOLLOW RANCH COUNTY PARK
- REDWOOD CANYON GOLF COURSE
- REGALE WINERY
- RETREAT TO THE FARM
- ROARING CAMP
- ROBERTS REGIONAL PARK
- RU'S FARM, HEALDSBURG
- SAINT PHILIP THE APOSTLE CHURCH
- SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL
- SAN FRANCISCO ITALIAN ATHLETIC CLUB
- SAN JOSE CITY HALL
- SAN RAMON WATERS
- SARATOGA COUNTRY CLUB
- SARATOGA SPRINGS
- SEQUOIA RETREAT CENTER
- SEQUOYAH COUNTRY CLUB
- SHAKESPEARE GARDEN
- SONOMA COMMUNITY CENTER
- SOVA GARDENS
- ST. BENEDICT'S CHURCH
- ST. PERPETUA CHURCH
- STONETREE ESTATE
- SUNOL'S CASA BELLA
- SWEET LANE GARDENS, SANTA ROSA
- THE BARN AT HARROW CELLARS
- THE BARN AT RIVER INN, BEN LOMOND
- THE GARDENS AT HEATHER FARM
- THE GLASSHOUSE
- THE HOLLINS HOUSE, SANTA CRUZ
- THE MOUNTAIN TERRACE
- THE NAPA VALLEY RESERVE
- THE OLYMPIC CLUB
- THE OUTDOOR ART CLUB
- THE PELICAN INN, MUIR BEACH
- THE RANCH GOLF CLUB
- THE RITZ-CARLTON, HALF MOON BAY
- THE VAULT, HOLLISTER
- THE WESTIN, SF
- TRE POSTI, ST. HELENA
- UC BERKELEY BOTANICAL GARDEN
- UNIVERSITY CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO
- V. SATTUI WINERY
- VALLEY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
- VINE HILL HOUSE, SEBASTOPOL
- WATERFALL LODGE