Capturing Love and Luxury: Ana and Alex’s Bay Area Wedding

Some moments in life are quietly breathtaking. Being entrusted to capture these moments is one of the greatest honors of my work as a Bay Area wedding and engagement photographer. Ana and Alex found me on Facebook, and from our very first conversation, I knew their love story was going to be extraordinary.

CONSULTATION AND CONNECTION
I always tell my couples that preparation is key. Luxury weddings, even intimate ones, are about thoughtful details, seamless timing, and creating a day that feels effortless. Ana and Alex scheduled a consultation call to plan their engagement session and wedding day, discussing everything from lighting and locations to capturing authentic, candid moments that reflected their personalities. Their clarity and vision made photographing their love an absolute joy.

ENGAGEMENT SESSION AT LAKE CHABOT
For their engagement session, Ana and Alex chose the dock at Lake Chabot. Angelic light bathed the water behind them, creating a soft, romantic glow. We captured the natural chemistry between them through both posed portraits and candid moments, from shared laughter to quiet, intimate glances. The serene lakeside setting and golden light created images that are timeless, elegant, and filled with emotion.

INTIMATE WEDDING CEREMONY AT OAK PARK CHRISTIAN CENTER
Ana and Alex’s wedding was held at the Oak Park Christian Center, where I had full creative control over the lighting of the venue. The beautiful 100-year-old oak tree at the entrance provided a majestic, natural focal point, while the stained glass window in the Choir Room allowed for dramatic silhouette portraits. Their ceremony was intimate, heartfelt, and filled with love. Although I was only present for the ceremony, I captured moments of joy, quiet connection, and the unique details that made their day unforgettable. Their reception continued in their new home, reflecting their personal style and warmth.

CAPTURING LUXURY AND INTIMACY
Every moment of Ana and Alex’s day balanced editorial elegance with documentary authenticity. From the angelic light at Lake Chabot to the architectural beauty of the Oak Park Christian Center, the images reflect both sophistication and emotional depth. Their love story shines through each photograph, creating memories that are both timeless and luxurious.

WHY CHOOSE OAK PARK CHRISTIAN CENTER AND LAKE CHABOT
Lake Chabot offers a stunning backdrop for engagement sessions, with water, docks, and soft natural light that lend themselves perfectly to romantic, editorial-style portraits. The Oak Park Christian Center is an ideal venue for intimate Bay Area weddings, combining historic charm with dramatic architectural elements and natural beauty that create unforgettable imagery.

PLANNING YOUR INTIMATE BAY AREA WEDDING
Whether you are planning a curated elopement, a luxury micro wedding, or an intimate full-day celebration in Oakland, Castro Valley, or the surrounding Bay Area, I help my couples design a day that feels intentional, luxurious, and uniquely theirs. My goal is to capture your love story with elegance, authenticity, and editorial quality, ensuring your photos are as timeless as your love.

If you are dreaming of an intimate, carefully curated wedding or engagement session in the Bay Area, reach out today. Let’s create a day that is unforgettable and entirely yours.