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I was seriously humbled by this awesome couple – when they found out I was already booked on their wedding day, the changed their date so they could hire as their photographer! I mean, how crazy is that? Well needless to say I was pumped to do a great job for them at their Seascape Golf […]

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Pam and Bill tied the knot in Wagner’s Grove – a beautiful little redwood nook in Harvey West Park, Santa Cruz, California. It was a short and sweet ceremony, with some delicious BBQ at the Clubhouse afterwards. Here’s a sneak peek of their wedding photos…   Getting married in the redwoods at Wagner’s Grove – […]

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In some cultures it’s good luck to have rain on your wedding day… although here in ‘merica we tend to frown upon such circumstances. But you know what? Jesse and Nicole powered through it with smiles on this September day, and after the ceremony it cleared up enough to get some great bride and groom […]

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Wow, we really lucked out with beautiful weather for Lisa and Tony’s wedding at The Perry House in Monterey. She was a beautiful, elegant bride, and Tony was all smiles from morning ’til night. Super fun to work with, and all the friends and family were so great. I had a fantastic time, and was […]

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Saturday was a lovely day in Monterey, some clouds, some sun, and all smiles for the Gisse and Le families. This is just a quick sneak peek for Ly and Scott’s photos, a few formals taken right after the ceremony at the Old Whaling Station Adobe. Stay tuned for more… Getting married at the Old […]

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Tania and Michael are one of those couples that have natural chemistry, and seem to know what the other is thinking. Tania tends to have this little smile on her face, like there’s always a private joke she’s sharing with her significant other. The first time I really spent some quality time with these two […]

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There are quite a few private estates that host weddings in the Santa Cruz mountains, and Rancho Soquel is a hidden gem among them. The property is vast, with well designed regions that give any bride tons of options for her wedding day. Jamie got a whole little house to herself as a bridal suite […]

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It had been several years since I’d shot a wedding at Monarch Cove Inn – a lovely little venue overlooking the ocean in Capitola, California; so of course I was elated when Molly told me I was her top choice of the photographers she’d interviewed. There are separate suites on the property for the guys […]

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We here at GoodEye Photography + Design believe that love is love, and marriage is a flexible institution that should support individuals of the same gender (and thankfully the Supreme Court agrees). We shoot weddings in the San Francisco Bay Area, and are located in Santa Cruz – so if you’re looking for a photographer […]

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Every year I shoot a Tahoe wedding at least once, and I was lucky to work with a cool couple like Kaelin and Jayson. The outdoor ceremony at Lake Tahoe Golf Course had an amazing backdrop, and the weather cooperated beautifully  I must say. The reception was held at Riva Grill downtown, where everyone partied […]

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I’ve known Astra for many years; she’s an amazing woman, a highly talented graphic designer, and exudes style and sexiness. And Steve? That dude is sexy too. I don’t know about his other qualities, but if Astra loves him, then he’s A-OK in my book. Because of these reasons and more, I was honored and […]

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I shoot at least one wedding in Sonoma every year, and it’s always so damn pleasant there – which is probably why it’s such a popular destination for Northern California vacationers. I hadn’t met Sandy or Sanjay before their wedding day, so I was a little apprehensive about what to expect. When I met Sandy, […]

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I’m always a little worried when people tell me they’re getting married at a restaurant – I mean, how many restaurants would make good backdrops for a decent sized wedding? Well, Tarpy’s Roadhouse is actually a historical residence-turned restaurant, so it’s got all the texture and presence of a structure that’s stood the test of […]

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Check out Verona and Paul’s 60 page wedding album design. I love laying out wedding albums to show off the wedding day in a truly unique way. Their wedding was last December, and I know they’ll love the keepsake this album will become. Enjoy the spreads below! Getting married in Gilroy, California? Bay Area Destination […]

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If you’d like to get married in an intimate, natural grove of redwoods, but have the convenience of a restaurant and outdoor seating for a couple hundred people nearby, Felton Guild is the ideal location for your wedding. The following photos are album spreads from Stephanie and Kevin’s Felton Guild wedding – representing their favorite […]

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I met with Kylie and Mike last October about their upcoming wedding at Kohl Mansion, and was excited when they told me I was their first choice as wedding photographer. I’d just shot there for the first time a couple weeks before, and I really fell in love with the historical estate. Fast forward to […]

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Only a couple weeks after their romantic engagement shoot at Panther Beach, Verona and Paul had an amazing evening wedding at the Wedgewood Wedding and Banquet Center at Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Gilroy, California. Verona got ready at her friend’s house in San Jose – when all the girls were photo-ready, we went into […]

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I last met Danielle and Tony during their romantic engagement session at Felton Covered Bridge Park and Loch Lomond. It was great practice for them leading up to the wedding day. Instead of meeting up with Danielle (typically us photographers meet up with the bride first), I met Tony and his groomsmen at Tony’s parents […]

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Last time I saw Jen and Steve was when they met me for their Capitola Beach engagement session. They were a lot of fun that day, so I was looking forward to their Eagle Ridge wedding in their hometown of Gilroy! My associate Sam Fontejon and I met at Jen’s house that morning, along with […]

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Jade and Thomas are a really sweet couple who, when I first met them in person, insisted that they really wanted minimal, minimal shots of them. The most important thing to them was capturing great photos of all their friends and family. They are selfless souls, and really a true match for each other. I still […]

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