Congrats to Claire and Daniel!

Here are a few highlights of the wonderful wedding Claire and Daniel hosted at Auberge Du Soleil here in Napa.   Such a sweet couple at such a gorgeous site made this my shutter snap several thousand times that day.    Like I do in any wedding, I shoot liberally, putting the most work in the selection and editing afterward.   I have to choose the best 500 out of 2000 here.   With these two, it is going to be difficult, for there are lots of great shots. 

 

  


 

 


 

Jubilant Judith and Ben

Congratulations to these shining faces.   These two recently put on a dreamy wedding in the hills above Oakland.   The best moment of the night for me came when he used just his voice to sing to her a sweet a cappella tune with the entire wedding's attention.   Moment's later, I snapped this shot as the entire room began to shake with dancers.   I can't stop smiling about this shot with just her feet, dress, and a bunch-o-guys lifting her chair.   What fun!   

Happy Anniversary Sweetheart !!!

One year ago today, that beauty was getting married...to ME! 

Here are a few of the photos from our wedding that inspire me.  Full of sweetness and plenty of light, Our day last September 23 was everything we hoped it to be.  Thanks Erica Berger for these great photos..   

  

Happy Equinox

Enjoy this day of perfect balance in night and day!   

We returned to the shade of the old oak tree we first met under, and married under one year ago.   OceanSong is a wonderful place.    Natalie and I enjoyed the annual equinox celebration,  reuniting with dear friends, new rope swings,  kissing under the sunflowers, grand views,  sounds from the ocean,  bubbles floating as live music played and a potluck that will be remembered for quite some time.   What a wonderful thing to do on an anniversary!   

I am Luke

Welcome!   My name is Luke, and I'm a professional wedding photographer from Napa, California.   While my images speak for themselves, I believe in using a gentle and aware personality to make images that tell stories, share descriptive details, present stunning portraits, and capture the moments that can make the good tears roll.   

This is my blog, with a mission to share the trail that I'm walking with you, personally and professionally merged, with experiences and thoughts in life and photography.   In it, I aim to share just how passionate, caring, and talented I am, hopefully gaining your trust and appreciation for a different kind of photography that celebrates love and tugs at emotion.  

The beauty in one of these shots below is my bride and best friend Natalie.   

Celebrating our anniversary and my decision to go professional this weekend, the next post will be dedicated to her. For now, enjoy a few odd shots of me in the last year.