Bimbo's 365 Lovebirds

I am always both delighted and honored when some of my fave friends and fellow photographers ask me if I am available to second shoot a wedding with them. Especially right after spending 3 days with me in Vegas 24/7 :)

Not only is so much fun to work with another professional I respect, it's also great to take a back seat and be creative in the background.

I accompanied my gal pal and awesome photographer Lori Paladino on Saturday, for Kate and Mikes Wedding at the phenomenal St Dominics Church followed by a reception at Bimbos 365

Two fantastic city locations, and the most adorable couple who are clearly meant for each other.

I sneaked them both out for this nightshot before the evening came to a close.

Congratulations Guys

Kirsty xo

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

Happy Valentines Day Everyone!

I hope you are all doing something super romantic this evening :)

Take advantage of our romantic side and book your wedding date with us 'through 2.7.09 to 2.21.09' and redeem our valentines special gift certificate!!! $500 bucks off our Cosmopolitan and Manhattan Wedding Packages!!!

Offer valid to all your NEW Clients. Got engaged friends, let them know too.

This offer has been extended till the end of February, so do not delay, book your appointment with us soon :D

**I shot this image last week as part of a cupcake proposal series, a marketing campaign I am collaborating on with the most amazing Pastry Chef in the city. Watch this space to see the rest of the images and promotional goodies I am working on :) Dont order your wedding cake just yet :)

***CONGRATULATIONS to my cousin Gordon and his new wife Carrie, they are getting hitched today, back in Scotland and I couldnt make it over for the celebrations :(

Kirsty xo

Brides Choice Award 2009 Winner :)

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Thanks to all our happy clients for taking the time to review our services and thanks to Wedding Wire for this award :)

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It's a beautiful day

A beautiful day to witness the inauguration of America's 44th President, Barack Obama.

"Starting today, we must pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and begin again the work of remaking America." President Obama

I shared this historic moment with the crowds that gathered at San Francisco City Hall to watch the swearing in of President Obama. There were tears of joy, tears of hope and tears for change and lots of cheeers :) It was a day I will never forget.....and naturally, I documented the event with photographs, so when my grandchildren ask me where was I when history was made, January 20th 2009, I can share with them not only in words but through pictures and when they ask my husband, he will say I was on the caltrain going to work, sniff :( These are for Stephen who made moving to this country a reality xo

Please Enjoy xo

Playing with Light Series

Over the weekend, I got the chance to start shooting for my 'Playing with Light' Portrait Series. Now that wedding season has calmed down, I have the opportunity to have some Kirsty Time :).....I have been dying to shoot in my garage for some time now and enlisted my good friend Brian who just happens to be an awesome model, to be part of my series. Its not often I get the chance to photograph 1.Men and 2.the dark and moody side of portraiture and 3. plan my lighting, so this was alot of fun :)

Heres a few of my favorites titled 'Playing with Fire'

Wanna be part of this series, shoot me an email design@shootretouchdesign.com

Kirsty

Chiayu & James Engagement

I did an engagement session with Chiayu and James at the UC Berkeley campus, where the two of them are alums. I must confess that even though I am a CU Boulder graduate, I think Berkeley is one of my favorite college campus' in the whole country.
With that said, I had a great time getting to know the two of them while strolling through the beautiful campus. They were very comfortable to be around and were a pleasure to photograph!

Thanks for such a great afternoon guys! Kirsty and I look forward to shooting your wedding day in June!!

-Jake

Here are my favorites from the day:

New Year Love Birds

Christine and Ben tied the knot January 2nd, a perfect way to start the new year and kick off the 2009 wedding season.

Christine looked absolutely stunning!!!Preparations began at the Laurel Inn in Pacific Heights, just a block from the Swedenborgian Church a beautiful church and a historical landmark in the city. The perfect location for an intimate ceremony with 37 close friends and family.

With the Presidio on our doorstep, naturally I took advantage of this beautiful backdrop for their creative portraits. While their guests headed off to The Richmond Restaurant for cocktails and a delicious dinner.

I was lucky enough to taste quite a few of the courses, which were DELICIOUS! John and his staff did an outstanding job on both the food and the hospitality, definitely check out out their restaurant for dinner if you are in the neighborhood, you will not be disappointed.

Congratulations guys, I hope you are enjoying your honeymoon in Maui xo

Kirsty