Blue skies, soft puffy clouds, and a gentle breeze.

A lush redwood forest at the foothills of the Santa Cruz mountains.

& of course, a jubilant couple celebrating their marriage with friends and family on a relaxed summer afternoon

Venue: Sanborn County Park

I couldn't think of a better way to culminate a trip through Arizona.

It was a beautiful, clear, and ever so slightly breezy day at the end of May. Nestled inside the Bradshaw Mountains lies the small town of Skull Valley, Arizona, a lush valley sprinkled with ranches and surrounded by rolling hills of manzanita, mesquite, and oak trees.  It was here, or more specifically the Van Dickson Ranch, where Jane and Peyton's friends and family congregated to celebrate their wedding.

Having the opportunity to be a part of Jane and Peyton's special day was truly an honor. From their heartfelt vows to their expressions when looking at one another during our portrait session, it was easy to see that there's a special relationship between these two.

• Venue: Van Dickson Ranch
• Wedding Dress: Vera Wang
• Groom's Suit: Ralph Lauren
• DJ: Curtis Whipple

The time I spent with Jill and Kaung was filled with laughter both together and at each other. It's this kind of joy in a relationship that I love to photograph and bring out from couples.

Photographing at the San Francisco City Hall, a spectacular space filled with an abundance of soft light and striking architectural features, is always a pleasure.  After a quick informal session at city hall, we headed over to another San Francisco architectural landmark, the Palace of Fine Arts, and then concluded our day basking in the warm sunlight of the SF coast.

We would return to city hall on a quiet Tuesday morning to complete their marriage during a civil ceremony in front of friends and family from near and far. I'm pretty sure we went a little over the 6 person guest limit, but they didn't seem to mind.

Two days with two wonderful people.