THE JOURNAL

There’s something truly magical about a wedding day infused with deep-rooted traditions, joyful celebration, and timeless romance. This stunning Jewish wedding in Palo Alto was exactly that—a heartfelt gathering of love, family, and tradition under the golden California sun. As a Palo Alto wedding photographer, I had the absolute joy of capturing moments that blended […]

I was shocked by a recent conversation with a photographer friend that mentioned designing albums was too time-consuming. To me, it has always been fun and fairly quick. Not only that, I believe that albums are the finished artwork that beautifully showcases our images and holds the memories of our clients. Without albums, our clients […]

In the heart of Southern California, where the warm breeze whispers through vineyards and historic estates, a collection of European-inspired wedding venues awaits, each offering a unique blend of romance, nostalgia, and personal charm. Let’s take a trip through the best European-inspired wedding venues right here in the US’s Golden State. We’ll explore the stunning […]

Today I am reviewing the best digital camera for film photographers, my latest digital camera setup to achieve images similar to the Contax 645 with Zeiss 80 mm f/2 lens. With the discontinuation of Fuji 400h film and the increasing prices of Kodak film, photographers who love film have been looking for ways to save […]

A wedding at Cal-a-Vie Spa is certainly one that dreams are made of. Cal-a-Vie Health Spa is a little slice of provincial France in the heart of Southern California. And it is such an exclusive wedding venue that it has been on my bucket list for years and years. Arriving at the venue, I was […]