Bunny and Jake are getting married in 2012 at the Mark Hopkins in San Francisco. During our consultation Bunny and Jake mentioned that they wanted to do their engagement session in the area of the Mark Hopkins and incorporate some of San Francisco’s iconic locations. Jake, being a movie buff, suggested having a Hitchcock theme. For inspiration we watched Vertigo a few days before the shoot. Bunny and Jake were great sports and just like actors worked hard to make each scene perfect. We love creative clients!
Nancy and Brandon tied the knot at their church in Alameda. Nancy started the day by getting ready at her parents home and making her way to Alameda. A reception followed within the church’s compound, with a light lunch and cupcakes. The couple had their first dance under the loving gaze of their family and friends, and then we proceeded with them to the hip Hotel Vitale by the waterfront in San Francisco. We started off our post wedding photo session at the Vitale and then proceeded for some cool shots by the metal rocket ship sculpture and then walked a few blocks to the the building where Nancy and Brandon had first met while working together. It was cool shooting amongst the financial buildings downtown. The evening ended with an intimate gourmet dinner for about 30 guests, at Alexander’s Steakhouse. From the name, we thought “a meat lover’s heaven”, but once we sampled their menu, it was simply out-of-this-world fantastic food.
Dear Steve,
Our family is truly saddened by your passing. I still remember the life-changing experience the first time I sat in front of a Mac. A light bulb went off in my head, I remember thinking “it works like I think, it is so intuitive”. This was in 1994 and even though you were not at Apple at this point, your heart and soul was still in the product. In one instance I was converted from someone who literally hated computers to someone who fully embraced them. A Mac was not a “computer”, it was fun, it was a lifestyle, a philosophy and most off all an awesome tool that opened up entirely new avenues of creativity. Realizing that the business of photography and the way we consume media is forever changing, I taught myself Photoshop and graphic design, started designing websites and produced multimedia projects, even created small 3D animations (you can see one below) and eventually joined a multimedia startup. At one point I got to work with the Apple Quicktime team and got to present our flagship multimedia tool iShell in Cupertino in front of over a hundred Apple engineers. All of that without ever taking one computer class, which would have never been possible without your vision of computing. Now that I am back working as a photographer full time I am still working on Macs, surf the internet on the iPad and watch my children using your cool gadgets.
Steve we never met, but you have been with us for a long time. So thank you Steve for your passion and sharing your genius, for all the wonderful products and for making the digital age fun! Our condolences to your family and friends. You truly will be missed.
Sincerely,
Marcel Siegle
Here is a little animation I produced in the late 90′s on an 80MHz Power PC, using Strata 3D, Poser and Adobe Premiere. Some of he scenes took weeks to render. It was an exciting time.
Marisa and Matt got married at the Healdsburg Country Gardens amidst summer rain. The torrential downpours were totally out of character for June and took us all by surprise, but didn’t dampen anyone’s enthusiasm. The gorgeous location was a perfect setting for Marisa’s classical beauty reminiscent of an old-time Hollywood actress. Undeterred by the rain, Marisa and Matt had a private first look in the photogenic cottage on the property, and we did some photos with the couple alone. The ceremony took place in a tent, keeping the guests cozy and dry. Matt had tears in his eyes as he saw his lovely bride walk down the isle. The timing couldn’t have been more perfect; it stopped raining just after the ceremony, and we were able to do all the group, family and bridal party shots under a gorgeous oak with views of the valley beneath. A reception followed in the rustic barn, the tables were set with Tiffany-blue table linens, and the dinner was a scrumptious Spanish paella made in enormous paella pans by Gerard’s Paella. There was wild and crazy dancing after dinner and even an after-party at Affronti Bar in Healdsburg where Matt’s brother, a professional DJ, spun the tunes. A super wedding with a beautiful and fun couple.
Ceremony and reception venue – Healdsburg Country Gardens (hcgweddings.com)
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