Jessica has been recognized as a preferred vendor to work with by her industry peers, earned TheKnot.com’s Best of Weddings award 9 times, and been inducted into TheKnot.com Hall of Fame. Jessica is a multi-award-winning photographer, a leader in her industry, and an educator to up-and-coming photographers through her Embark Retreat.
2011 was a great year for me and as it winded down, Eric and I joined our friends Kate & Mike as they got married in San Francisco on December 30th! There’s not too many better ways to celebrate the end of a year than with the beginning of a marriage (and for my friends Colin and Sandie – a baby!). For the first time in 4 years, I was a guest. A guest at a wedding – not involved at all (minus of course the emails and phone calls from Kate helping her with wedding stuff from time to time and dress shopping which was so much fun!). This was the first time I was not in the wedding party, and not the photographer – or both 😉 Not gonna lie, it was difficult to sit back, relax and watch everything unfold! I guess that means I love my job so much and love being a part of the inner workings of each wedding as it unfolds! Now, of course I did end up relaxing and enjoyed a non-rushed meal, dancing on the dance floor for reals, eating cake and even got to enjoy a libation or two 😉
I did bring my camera with one lens (24-70) – no flash and stayed away from any potential photo ops out of respect of course….but I still managed a few good shots that I figured I’d share today! Kate & Mike chose St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in San Francisco’s Financial District for their ceremony and it was just beautiful. I loved the gorgeous stained glass windows, old world architecture and the alter was just spectacular. It made for a very dramatic entrance as Kate came down the aisle! Enjoy a few of my snapshots – even pulled out my party camera after a while 🙂
Congratulations Mike & Kate – wishing you two a lifetime of happiness and adventures!! -Jessica and Eric
St. Dominic’s Catholic Church…and my handsome date:
All pre-wedding festivities were held at The Fairmont. A gorgeous hotel right across the street from the reception…and where we went post-wedding to say hi to old friends!
With the gorgeous bride!! Congrats Kate!
Hanging out at the Fairmont and their beautiful Christmas decor after the reception.
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I love her dress – it’s so unique! Looks like you had fun. 🙂