Vianey & Roger :: Engagement

Vianey & Roger will be tying the knot here very soon. We had their incredible engagement session at Santana Row in San Jose. I LOVE that place. Further, Vianey works in administration there at Santana Row and is one of the persons in charge of issuing permits to photographers who'd like to use the grounds for sessions. After looking through LOTS of photographer she chose me. YAY!! Quite the compliment Vianey.

I have lots in the cooker so if you had your wedding, engagemnt of post wedding session within the last couple months then expect to see it soon. Yay!! August is gonna rock guys. Looking forward to shooting the big day. Blessing everyone and Happy Memorial Day. Be sure to thank a Vetern.

~Sam

Michelle & Andrew :: Wedding

Felt at home seeing that half the folks at this wedding were Persian. The only thing missing was some Chai and Baklava ;)

Had a blast at the wedding guys. I love it when we have time for fun group shots. Lots of fun props at our disposal as well. Golf cart aren't only for golf! Michelle, you look beautiful. Andrew, you still look like Colin Ferrall. HA!

Wedding Venue :: Blackhawk Country Club
Florist:: Katherine Bergman (Walnut Creek)
Baker:: City of D'Lights (San Ramon)
Dress maker:: Maggie Sottero Couture collection- Sottero and Midgley
















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Diane & Robert :: Wedding

To the Bride & Groom, I'll have you to know that for the last 20 hours I've had "The Electric Slide" PERMANENTLY seared into my brain while edited these. :P. STILL, still I hear it! Ahhhhhhhh!

Thanks for the great time Diane and Rob. Sweet wedding with lots of emotion and great people there to enjoy it with you. Glad I was a part. I even stole a handful of M&M's from the crazy awesome candy bar. YAY!! The Palm Event Center never lets down.

Very good photographer friend whom I respect like no other, Evan Baines came out to shoot along side me on this one. Evan is from Nashville and was a HUGE treat to have around for a few days as we gallivanted around The Bay looking for stuff to shoot. You can find his take on the day here on this slide show link below. My man did good!!

The Baines take

Big thanks yoos to Kristy for helping out as assistant as well. Really appreciate the help on this wedding. Enjoy the shots folks and congrats once again to Diane & Rob.


Venue :: Palm Event Center (Pleasanton Ca.)

Wedding Dress :: Trudys Bridal

Wedding Cake :: Sugar Butter Flour

Hotel :: The Rose (Pleasanton CA.)

Second Photographer :: "The Incomparable" Evan Baines















This is the Father and Mother of the groom. I blatantly lied and told them their son wanted this shot and had them pose for it. I'm sorry I lied but come on, how awesome is this? ;) 16 x 20 anyone?



Honorable mention: I can't say enough how much I WISH I had taken this shot. It was Evan's and it was glorious: