Sonny Cao Photography: Blog https://www.sonnycao.com/blog en-us (C) Sonny Cao Photography (Sonny Cao Photography) Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:21:00 GMT Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:21:00 GMT Tien & John | San Francisco Engagement https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2018/8/tien-john-san-francisco-engagement

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Hieu & Chau | Hayes Mansion and Corinthian Ballroom Wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2018/8/hieu-chau-hayes-mansion-and-corithian-ballroom-wedding

Ceremony: Hayes Mansion

Reception: Corinthian Grand Ballroom

Second Photographer: Christine Jade

Make Up Artist: Casey Nguyen

 

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An & Tu | Wedding in San Jose https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2017/5/an-tu-wedding-in-san-jose  

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Sometimes when love happens, all you have to do is hold on and let it takes you to where ever it will be. Resistance is futile. 

An and Tu decided Jan 14th 2017 was a good day to do just that, let love happens. Awesome wedding, amazing people and the best Karaoke song ever by a groom.

Congrats to An and Tu and wish you the very best!

-  Sonny

 

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Daniel | San Jose Family Portrait https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2016/12/daniel-san-jose-family-portrait     

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(Sonny Cao Photography) family portraits https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2016/12/daniel-san-jose-family-portrait Wed, 21 Dec 2016 07:49:35 GMT
Diana & Nhan | Wedding in Berkeley https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2016/9/diana-nhan-berkeley-wedding
 

Diana and Nhan are not living in Berkeley. They are from So Cal. The tea ceremony was not in Berkeley either. It was in Hercules, about 20 min from the campus. The reception was more than an hour south of Berkeley as well, at Ta Restaurant in Milpitas. So why were we in Berkeley?
 

Two words, Top Dog. Two more words, Dance Clubs.
 

Diana and Nhan went to Berkeley and that was how they met. That was how their love story was written. That was why we were here, on this special day, eating at Top Dog and dancing in front of the Dance Club.
 

Congrats to both of you Diana and Nhan. Here are some of my favorites from the day.
 

Second shooter: Drake Nguyen
 

- Sonny 
 


 

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Annie & Thinh | Engagement Portraits in San Jose https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2016/8/annie-thinh-engagement-portraits-in-san-jose

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Kelly & Jon | Wedding in Cova Hotel San Francisco https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2016/1/kelly-jon-wedding-in-cova-hotel-san-francisco

It was a great honor to witness Kelly and Jon tie the knot. It was a lovely ceremony on top of the beautiful Cova Hotel in San Francisco on a gorgeous day. This was one of the wedding that when you received the invitation, you know you need to go and train up on your alcohol consumption skill.

The atmosphere was festive, the food was great, the liquor was free-flowing, the Lion Dance was off the roof and the bridemaids ruled the bar!

Some of my favorites images from the day.

- Sonny

 

 

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Jannelle & Bryan | Maternity https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2015/12/jannelle-bryan-maternity

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(Sonny Cao Photography) family maternity portraits https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2015/12/jannelle-bryan-maternity Wed, 23 Dec 2015 22:15:21 GMT
Family session at Frosty's Christmas Tree Farm https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2015/12/family-session-at-frosty-christmas-tree-farm

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Molly | Maternity in San Jose https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2015/10/molly-maternity-photographer-in-san-jose

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Purple & Jeremiah | Wedding Photographer at Piatti, Santa Clara https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2015/10/purple-jeremiah-wedding-photographer-at-piatti-santa-clara

I finally got around to post Purple and Jeremiah's super sweet and intimate wedding on the blog.

The civil ceremony took place at San Jose City Hall. It was a simple ceremony knotting the two hearts surrounding by the closest loved ones. The reception happened in an intimate setting inside the dining hall of Piatti Ristorante & Bar. Witnessed by close families and best of friends, Purple and Jeremiah vowed their love to each other in a very emotional speech that left many in tears. The bride cried, the groom cried, fathers and mothers cried.

It was nice...it was love.

 

- Sonny

 

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Kelly & David | Maternity Photographer in San Jose https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2015/10/kelly-david-maternity-photographer-in-san-jose

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(Sonny Cao Photography) family maternity portraits san jose https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2015/10/kelly-david-maternity-photographer-in-san-jose Sat, 03 Oct 2015 02:54:51 GMT
Yen & David Announcement | Baby Coming https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2015/6/yen-david-announcement-baby-coming

 

Yen and David did a big announcement last winter that big news is coming this summer. Congrats to both of them and I can't wait to meet little Ethan...

 

- Sonny

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(Sonny Cao Photography) family maternity https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2015/6/yen-david-announcement-baby-coming Tue, 30 Jun 2015 23:03:25 GMT
Kelly & Jon | San Francisco and Legion of Honor https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2015/5/kelly-jon-at-legion-of-honor-san-francisco
San Francisco is notoriously known for unpredictable weather. It could be sunny, warm spring weather somewhere around the area but as soon as you got into the City by The Bay, it would be windy, foggy and down right chilly. I was lucky and was greeted with the most beautiful weather the last few times I was there. It was like Mother Nature was on my side for creativity greatness!

...This along with an awesome couple, Kelly and Jon, made for an epic day of photographing.

 

- Sonny

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) Weddings esession san francisco wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2015/5/kelly-jon-at-legion-of-honor-san-francisco Tue, 19 May 2015 16:41:15 GMT
Kelly & David | San Jose and Dynasty Cupertino Wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2015/1/kelly-david-san-jose-and-dynasty-cupertino-wedding

 

The week leading to Kelly and David's wedding, it rained a lot. It was an unusually wet November for North Cal, which normally dry, cool and undramatic. While we were concerning about the unexpected weather, all that rain and cloudy sky created very soft light and rendered beautifully when we did the outdoor session.

Kelly and David's intimate ceremony and reception was shared among the closest of friends and family members. It was simply gorgeous. A great day to celebrate a great love.

Hair & Makeup: Ann Ho (A-list Makeup)

- Sonny

 

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Lisa & Chung | Crystal Springs Wedgewood Burlingame and Zen Peninsula Wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2015/1/lisa-chung-crystal-springs-burlingame-and-zen-peninsula-wedding

 

Lisa and Chung are one of the most easy-going and down to earth couple I've ever met. Their beautiful wedding started out at the picturesque Crystal Springs outdoor wedding venue in Burlingame with the gorgeous view of the tree-covered ridges and mountain hills as the backdrop. The weather was stormy and cold but that made for some great pictures with some dramatic clouds.

The day continued into the night with the reception took place at Zen Peninsula Chinese Banquet in Millbrae. The fun-filled reception started off with one the best lion dance tandem I've ever seen. It was truly awesome!

Thank you Lisa and Chung for letting us be a part of your big day.

Thanks Drake Nguyen for second-shooting.

- Sonny

 

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Trinity & Justin | Dynasty Chinese Banquet and Five Wounds Church Wedding in San Jose https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/12/trinity-justin-dynasty-in-san-jose

 

Who wouldn't fall in love with someone that is beautiful, fun, great personality, love sports and Kaepernicking? NO BODY...

Yup, I'm talking about Justin, our super duper groom...Justin, you're the man!

Trinity, you're all of the above times 100!!! You're awesome!

Seriously, this was one of the funnest wedding I've shot. Trinity and Justin, thank you for having us there on your special day.

Thanks Anhtuan Truong for second-shooting this wedding.

And now on to some goodness...

- Sonny

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) 5 wounds catholic wedding church dynasty banquet five wounds portuguese church san jose wedding weddings https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/12/trinity-justin-dynasty-in-san-jose Tue, 09 Dec 2014 17:56:59 GMT
Jacoby & Quynton | Oh Brother, how I love thou! https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/11/jacoby-quynton-fun-family-portrait

 

I've never had so much fun shooting a family portrait like this before. When Trina approached me with the idea of photographing her kids in traditional Vietnamese long dress, Ao Dai, I was like, "Oh yeah, that's cool!".
Then she mentioned part 2, where they would be bringing out a canvas, paints, brushes and splashing it all over each other, I was like "HELL YEAH!".

It was fun...messy, colorful fun!

Enjoy the pics.

- Sonny

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) family portraits https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/11/jacoby-quynton-fun-family-portrait Fri, 14 Nov 2014 17:30:54 GMT
Stacy | Maternity in Mountain View https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/10/stacy-maternity-in-mountain-view

I always wanted to checkout Shoreline Park in Mountain View for a while now but never did find the time do to it so when Stacy asked me to shoot her maternity, I couldn't be happier. It's a very nice place with many gorgeous backdrops for beautiful photographs. Now I see why this is a very popular place.

The first picture was actually one of the last we shot. I saw the the beautiful last light fell across the lake casting nice golden rim to everything it hit and I knew I would want to frame this shot.

It turned out to be one of my favorite shots of the day.

Congrats to Stacy and Robin for your newest bundle of joy!

- Sonny

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) family mountain view portraits shoreline https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/10/stacy-maternity-in-mountain-view Tue, 28 Oct 2014 16:05:13 GMT
Lisa & Chung | San Francisco Embarcadero and Baker Beach Engagement https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/10/lc-san-francisco-embarcadero-baker-beach-engagement

 

When Lisa asked me to schedule a shoot in San Francisco, I had no idea that it would turn out to be such an awesome day. I've seen San Francisco on its good day before but on this particular Sunday, it was probably the best weather day I've ever experienced in this foggy City by the Bay. It was just...perfect. The air was warm, with a slightly breeze just enough to remind you that there's an ocean around you. A little warmer and it would be too hot and a little cooler and it would be sweater weather.

Perfect weather, a great city and a beautiful couple that are very much in love.

 

- Sonny


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(Sonny Cao Photography) Baker Beach Embarcadero San Francisco esession esessions https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/10/lc-san-francisco-embarcadero-baker-beach-engagement Thu, 16 Oct 2014 05:40:43 GMT
Diane | Maternity in San Jose https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/10/diane-maternity-in-San-Jose

 

I really had a great time photographing this beautiful maternity session for Diane. It feels like yesterday that I shot Diane and Tom's wedding. Congrats to both of you on a new baby girl.

- Sonny

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(Sonny Cao Photography) family maternity portraits https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/10/diane-maternity-in-San-Jose Thu, 09 Oct 2014 04:57:06 GMT
Kelly & David | Engagement in Mountain View https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/10/kelly-david-engagement-in-mountain-view

Meet Kelly and David...A picture is worth a thousand words...and I have a few here to share. Enjoy.

 

- Sonny

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(Sonny Cao Photography) Weddings engagement esession mountain view san jose wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/10/kelly-david-engagement-in-mountain-view Sat, 04 Oct 2014 00:04:55 GMT
Diane & Tom | Cinnabar Hills San Jose Wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/9/diane-tom-cinnabar-hills-san-jose-wedding
 

Earlier in the spring, I had a honor to be part of Diane and Tom's beautiful wedding at Cinnabar Hills Golf Course in San Jose. It was a wonderful day filled with joyful emotions and laughters shared among the closest family members and friends.

Congrats to Diane and Tom and wish you two the very best!

- Sonny

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(Sonny Cao Photography) Weddings cinnabar hills san jose wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/9/diane-tom-cinnabar-hills-san-jose-wedding Wed, 24 Sep 2014 06:51:19 GMT
K & S | San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts Engagement https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/5/san-francisco-palace-fine-art-engagement

 

I had a great time photographing Kruti and Sahil engagement session around some of the most beautiful spots in San Francisco. Kruti is from California and Sahil is from Florida. They met in San Francisco and will be married in Southern California and then move to Texas.

What an amazing journey for the hearts!

We hung out at some spots around UCSF, then moved to Palace of Fine Arts and finally ended up at Embacardero Center. Along the way, we ran into some books, a bridge and a couple of photobombers.

Congrats to Kruti and Sahil and wish you two the very best.

- Sonny

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) Embacadero Center Palace of Fine Arts San Francisco esession https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/5/san-francisco-palace-fine-art-engagement Sat, 31 May 2014 07:01:04 GMT
T & K | Wedding at the Palm Event https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/1/tiffany-kevin-wedding-at-the-palm-event

 

I had a great opportunity to second-shoot this beautiful wedding at the Palm Event Center along side with Sam Hassas. Sam is one of the amazingly talented wedding photographer whose style and artistic vision are what I've been admired for a long time. You can click here to see more of Sam's awesome work.

Tiffany and Kevin's wedding took place at one of the most gorgeous venue in the Bay Area, The Palm Event Center. A rustic yet modern vineyard venue nested along the hills, between the border of Livermore and Pleasanton.

I got to hang out with the guys while Sam worked his magic with the girls.

Here are some of my favorites from the event.

- Sonny

 

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Jacoby & Quynton | Family Portraits https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/1/jacoby-quynton-family-portraits

 

Meet Jacoby and Quynton, two high energy, always on the move, minions loving five and four year-old.

You can tell that Jacoby is the calmer, responsible (but not by much) older brother and Quynton is the younger one - and they both like Carl, you know the minion that goes "Beedo, Beedo, Beedo" in Despicable 2 and got blasted by a fire hydrant...yeah that one!

When kids were having fun and being themselves, there was not much else to do but pressing the shutter.

Enjoy the pictures.

- Sonny

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) family kids portraits https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/1/jacoby-quynton-family-portraits Mon, 20 Jan 2014 18:34:56 GMT
Nhu & Thong | Family Portraits & Maternity https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/1/nhu-thong-san-jose-family-portrait

 

It's been a while since I last saw Nhu and Thong after their wedding a few years ago. It was great to see how their beautiful family has grown. Their first son, Caspian, is now one and half year old and a little baby girl is coming soon.

Congrats Nhu and Thong and hope to meet your newest daughter soon!

- Sonny

 


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(Sonny Cao Photography) families family maternity portraits https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/1/nhu-thong-san-jose-family-portrait Fri, 17 Jan 2014 05:36:18 GMT
Julie & Dylan Nguyen | Family Portraits & Maternity https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/1/julie-dylan-nguyen-family

 

What great fun for me to photograph Julie and Dylan's family. We were friends since college days but haven't seen each other for years - since their first son, Lucas was born. Now the family has grown to not two, not three, but a with a fourth baby girl coming soon! Wow, how time flies.

Julie and Dylan, however, are still the same fun, charming and goofy couple like the good old days.

Congrats to both of you and I can't wait to meet little "Joie".

- Sonny

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) families family maternity portraits https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2014/1/julie-dylan-nguyen-family Thu, 09 Jan 2014 05:43:42 GMT
Trish, Toan & Thea | Family Portraits https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/12/trish-toan-thea-family

 

Trish, Toan and Thea braved one of the coldest day of the year in sunny San Jose for this mini session. How cold was it? You just have to take my words for it... it was freezing! (well freezing in California term that is). The temperature was probably in the low 40's with slight breeze. That and Thea had just gotten over a cold. What a cutie trooper she was. We had a lot of fun for this brief shoot.

Some of my favorites.

- Sonny


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(Sonny Cao Photography) family portraits san jose https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/12/trish-toan-thea-family Fri, 13 Dec 2013 07:14:29 GMT
Diane & Tom | Portraits in San Jose https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/12/diane-tom-portraits-photographer-san-jose  

We had a fundraising event this holiday season to raise money to help the people of the Philippines that were affected by Haiyan Typhoon. We gave out mini photo sessions in exchange for a small fee to be donated to a charity that will provide food and clothes for those that are in need.

Diane and Tom were so kind to jump in and help sign up for one of the session. Big thanks to Diane and Tom, you guys are awesome!

We picked a local park on a nice, cool California afternoon for this short but fun session. I really enjoy this time of year.

- Sonny

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) esession esessions portraits san jose https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/12/diane-tom-portraits-photographer-san-jose Thu, 05 Dec 2013 05:36:30 GMT
Jamie & Steve | Palm Event Rubino Estate Winery Wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/10/jamie-steve-palm-event-rubino-winery-wedding

 

Palm Event Center is part of Rubino Estate Winery, nested along the beautiful green hills of Pleasanton borderlining Livermore valley. On a beautiful warm August day, Jamie and Steve picked this awesome venue as the backdrop to tie the knot and it couldn't have been any more perfect.

Great weather, gorgeous venue and scenery, along with fun and lovely people, that were all you need for a great time and awesome party.

I second shot this wedding for Kenny Wong at KDWphotos.com.

 

- Sonny

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Thuy & John | Moffett Field Wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/9/thuy-john-moffett-field-wedding

 

I was very excited when I found out Thuy and John were going to have their ceremony at Moffett Field Air Field in Mountain View. I always wanted to know how the inside of this once Navy/Nasa air field looks like every time I drove by this huge space.  I finally had my chance and I wasn't disappointed; there are many cool things on displayed, such as old jets, old air crafts, helicopters and even a museum. Best of all, I was able to get super close to Hangar One and could almost reach out and touch it if not for the chained-link fence.

The metal skeleton of Hangar One, which was one of the world's largest free standing structure, served as a super cool backdrop to some of my favorite shots.

I second shot this wedding for Kevin Nguyen at lighttouchstudio.com.

- Sonny

 

 

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Claire & Kyle | Esession Alviso San Jose https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/9/claire-kyle-esession-alviso-san-jose  

Claire Kyle Alviso Esession

 

I had a chance to do a short session with Claire and Kyle at Alviso Marina Park. Claire is also a photographer and Kyle is in a band which I thought was really cool as you can tell they were very comfortable in front of the camera. The young couple was so fun, full of energy and very much in love. Young, free and loving life, that's the spirit.

Thanks Claire and Kyle for a fun time and wish you two the best!

- Sonny 

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) alviso esession portraits san jose https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/9/claire-kyle-esession-alviso-san-jose Tue, 03 Sep 2013 05:22:38 GMT
Hannah & The | San Jose Fairmont Stanford Wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/8/hannah-the-san-jose-stanford-wedding Fairmont Hotel Stanford wedding

 

The day was June 29th, 2013. It started out beautifully, hot but beautiful. In fact, as I recalled, it was one of the hottest day of the year in San Jose during that weekend. The temperature soared to the high 90's in the afternoon and even reached 100's on some spot in the valley.

A great day to get married, don't you think? That was exactly what Hannah and The set out to do. If we sweat, we'll sweat together - some sort of vow like that. :)

The preparations were done at Fairmont Hotel in downtown San Jose and the bridal out door shoot was at the famous Stanford University campus. The reception was at Dynasty Chinese restaurant in South San Jose. Second photographer was Anhtuan Truong.

It was one of the most relaxing and fun wedding I've had the opportunity to photograph. Everything was beautifully done and well-prepared.

Congrats to Hannah and The and wish you two the best of years to come!

 

- Sonny

 

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) Fairmont Hotel Stanford Wedding Weddings san jose https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/8/hannah-the-san-jose-stanford-wedding Tue, 27 Aug 2013 18:05:50 GMT
Nicole | San Jose Portrait https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/8/sanjose-photographer-nicole-senior-portrait san jose photographer senior portrait

 

 

As the unseasonably cool summer is inching toward the end, the late afternoon light becomes more golden. It is a great time for an outdoor portrait session. We took the opportunity and had a short senior-type session at a near by local park in San Jose.

 

- Sonny

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) bay area portraits san francisco san jose senior senior portrait https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/8/sanjose-photographer-nicole-senior-portrait Wed, 07 Aug 2013 23:45:23 GMT
Amy, Nhan and Katie | Family Portraits https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/7/amy-nhan-and-katie-family-portraits san jose family portraits

 

I  had a chance to photograph Nhan's family portrait session last week. Since Amy is also expecting a second child, we turned this into a mini-portrait-family-maternity session. It was a fun and relaxing shoot for everyone.

Congrats to Amy and Nhan and can't wait to see the little one.

 

- Sonny

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) Families family jose maternity portraits https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/7/amy-nhan-and-katie-family-portraits Thu, 01 Aug 2013 02:52:30 GMT
Hannah & The | Downtown San Jose Engagement https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/6/hannah-the-downtown-san-jose-photographer-engagement downtown san jose photographer engagement

 

I did the previous session with Hannah and The in San Francisco. We enjoyed it so much that we wanted to do it again. Hey, good things happen twice!

We were concern of places to shoot in San Jose but decided on downtown. It turned out great as I love the intimacy, small-town feel of San Jose compare to San Francisco.

Enjoy the pics.

- Sonny

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) esession san jose wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/6/hannah-the-downtown-san-jose-photographer-engagement Wed, 05 Jun 2013 06:02:10 GMT
Yen & David | San Francisco Engagement https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/6/yen-david-san-francisco-photographer-engagement  

Alumrock San Jose and San Francisco engagment

 

I always meant to go back and blog old shoots that I really like but never found the time to do to. Finally, I told myself just "do it". I figured that once I started, hopefully I will find the momentum to continue - or so I hope. :)

This is an old session that I really enjoyed. You probably have seen the first pic as it was featured by Zenfolio in some of their commercial brochures as well ad pages in magazines (RangeFinder June 2013 edition) and website.

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) Weddings esession san francisco wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/6/yen-david-san-francisco-photographer-engagement Wed, 05 Jun 2013 02:39:00 GMT
Hannah & The | San Francisco Cable Car Engagement https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/5/hannah-the-san-francisco-cable-car-engagement  

San Francisco Cable Car engagement esession

 

Some time when you met a couple and you went, "Wow, what an awesome couple!". Well, that's pretty much how Hannah and The were; a very fun, easy going, down to earth and awesome couple.

We spent a few hours shooting San Francisco skyline and had a blast riding the historic street car from Embarcadero Center to Pier 40 and back. It was the first time ever for me on a street car or cable car for that matter and what cool ride it was.

Thanks Hannah and The for making it easy for me :)

Enjoy the pics!

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) engagement esession san francisco https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/5/hannah-the-san-francisco-cable-car-engagement Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:34 GMT
Nhi & Drake | San Jose Engagement https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/4/nhi-drake-esession-in-san-jose san jose esession

 

...Say hello to Nhi and Drake, a fun, energetic and tremendously cute couple that are very much in love. This was almost a last minute session and we didn't know where we were going shoot until the day before. It turned out to be a great session and I really enjoyed walking along the shaded trees and seeing the wide open field.

Nhi and Drake, congrats to both of you and wish you the best.

Enjoy the pics....

 

- Sonny

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) Esessions esession grass field san francisco san jose https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/4/nhi-drake-esession-in-san-jose Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:36:49 GMT
Hien | Maternity https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/3/hien-maternity-los-gatos-creek Maternity Los Gatos Creek

 

This is the second time I did a maternity session for Hien. We did the first one with Hailey and this one is for Connor. It was a fun and casual shoot since Hien was very close to the due date so we didn't want to try anything crazy :)

Congrats Hien and family and I can't wait to see Connor.

- Sonny

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) Maternity families maternity https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/3/hien-maternity-los-gatos-creek Mon, 01 Apr 2013 01:29:19 GMT
Jenny & Khoi | Esession in Berkeley https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/2/jenny-khoi-cal-uc-berkeley-esession

 

When my cousin, Khoi and his fiance's, Jenny, approached me for an esession photoshoot in UC Berkeley, I was very excited. I've never been to Cal Berkeley before and heard there are many unique spots for photograph opportunities. We originally scheduled this shoot in the beginning of Dec but the unusual cold weather in the Bay Area pushed it back to end of year. Because of the winter break and school was out, I didn't get to see Berkeley at its fullest display but it was still a very cool campus nevertheless.

Even though it was still too cold to finish up all the shots that we had planned, we cut it short and headed for Top Dog; this alone made up for the lost time. These wieners are the bomb!

None of the vegetation nor ancient trees were harmed in the making of these photographs.

 

Congrats to Jenny and Khoi and looking forward to your big day.

 


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(Sonny Cao Photography) berkeley berkeley uc esession wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/2/jenny-khoi-cal-uc-berkeley-esession Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:17:30 GMT
Richelle & Anthony | Color version https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2013/1/richelle-anthony-color-version  

 

You probably have seen this set before in B&W. I just want to see how the color version would look and honestly, I kinda like it.

You can see the B&W version here

I would love to hear your comments and feedback.

 

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Jill & Jacob | Wedding at Best Western Resort Monterey Beach https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/12/jill-jacob-wedding-best-western-resort-monterey-beach  

 

White sand, blue sky, and gentle crashing waves on a warm October day made a great backdrop for Jill and Jacob to say "I do".

It was a relax, quiet ceremony intimately shared with special friends and families. A truely beautiful day!

Congrats to Jill and Jacob.

This wedding was shot along side with Nhan Ho.

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) beach wedding best western resort wedding jill and jacob monterey beach wedding wedding weddings https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/12/jill-jacob-wedding-best-western-resort-monterey-beach Sun, 02 Dec 2012 23:39:23 GMT
Richelle & Anthony | Wedding at San Jose Double Tree Hotel and Saint Victor https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/11/richelle-anthony-san-jose-double-tree-and-saint-victor-wedding  

 

I second-shot Richelle and Anthony's wedding for Jenny Nguyen at StudioSimplicity on a beautiful crisp November day. Thanks Jenny

The sky was blue, a little of chill wind in the air, a perfect backdrop for an awesome wedding with a great couple.

I processed this wedding entirely in B&W just because it was something I wanted to do for a while now. There's always something about B&W that I love, especially B&W weddings images. Maybe because of the mystery, moody, nostalgia, contrasting, the simplicity of let the subjects speak for themselves...or maybe just because B&W are timelessly classic. :)

Like Ted Grant said, "When you photograph people in color, you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in black and white, you photograph their souls!"

I hope you enjoy the pictures and looking to hear your feedbacks.

- Sonny

 


 

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) Double Tree Hotel wedding Saint Victor church Weddings san jose wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/11/richelle-anthony-san-jose-double-tree-and-saint-victor-wedding Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:45:11 GMT
Olivia & Tony | Hakone Japanese Gardens Wedding in Saratoga https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/11/olivia-tony-hakone-japanese-gardens-wedding  

 

I was very excited and honored to be part of Olivia and Tony's big day at the beautiful Hakone Gardens in Saratoga. It was a great day from beginning to end. Congratulations to both of you Olivia and Tony and wish you two the very best.

This wedding is second-shot by Kevin Nguyen

Make up and hair by the awesome Thy Dinh Bridal Hair & Make Up

- Sonny

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) Gardens Hakone Japanese Saratoga https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/11/olivia-tony-hakone-japanese-gardens-wedding Sat, 03 Nov 2012 05:18:22 GMT
Kim & David | San Francisco Presidio Esession https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/9/kim-david-San-Francisco-Esession

 

...So you know the story. Boy meets girl. Boy falls in love with girl. Boy buys girl flowers, sings her songs and writes poems across the thousand stars. Then something happens, then boy has to go some other places. Girl cries and is sad for months. Then boy comes back and they falls in love again and live happily ever after. That story!

But that's not Kim and David's story. Their story is much simplier but way more fun than that. They met, fell in love, they fought, then they made up, then fought again...the good ol' fun stuffs that couples do. Kim and David share many things in common...both love cooking and and they both love food. David is probably the only non-Vietnamese guy I know that can eat any Vietnamese dish and does it better than most Vietnamese. The man truly knows how to enjoy his food. 

Congrats to both of you and I can't wait until 10/20/2012!

Enjoy the pics!

- Sonny

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) Engagement Potero Hill Presidio San Francisco esession esessions https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/9/kim-david-San-Francisco-Esession Tue, 11 Sep 2012 06:26:51 GMT
Olivia & Tony | San Jose Airport Esession https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/8/olivia-tony-sanjose-airport-engagement-essession

 

...Olivia and Tony sitting in a tree...K-I-S-S-I-N....you know how it goes!

 

When Olivia and Tony brought up the idea of shooting an essession in an airport, I was estatic. It was something I always wanted to try but never had the plan to materialize. This will be an awesom shoot!!!

See, Olivia and Tony met each other way back in highschool, many years ago. Then they grew apart after graduation and now found each other again. So they are like highschool sweethearts that saw each other after months of being grounded by parents because they got caught kissing...

Olivia and Tony no longer have the little dark area behind the school gym plastered with double hearts and arrows, corny love poems and yucky rainbow-colored chewing gum that only highschool couples came and hung out. Nor they have a tree to sit on and did the things that get you grounded in the first place, but then again, they don't need to, they have each other. And in that they can get grounded all they want!

Looking forward to Sept. 29th, I have a feeling that it will just rock!!!

- Sonny

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) airport engagement esession san jose airport san jose photographer https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/8/olivia-tony-sanjose-airport-engagement-essession Sat, 04 Aug 2012 02:25:49 GMT
Helena | Bridals https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/6/helena-bridals San Jose Photography, wedding, bridals, Helena Nguyen

 

A few Bridal portrait of Helena Nguyen at a local park in San Jose.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) Bridals portraits wedding weddings https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/6/helena-bridals Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:07:29 GMT
Charlene & Van | Wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/5/charlene-van-uvas-wedding

 

I've known Van and been playing volleyball with him for a long time. I was so glad that he asked me to do a small shoot for his pre-wedding session. Charlene and Van are a great and fun couple. They compliment each other so well. They are like a great sideout following a great set.

Charlene and Van, congrats and wish you the very best!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lauren | Portrait https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/5/lauren-dao-portrait-san-jose  

 

I had a chance to shoot Ms. Lauren in different flavors of traditional Vietnamese Aodai but with a touch of modern flare added to them. Each of the dress represents each season; green is for spring, red is for summer, blue is for winter and orange is for autumn. Lauren is the 2012 First Princess of Miss Vietnamese Northern California Pageant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) AoDai Dao Jose Lauren San Vietnamese dress. long portrait portraits vietnamese https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/5/lauren-dao-portrait-san-jose Fri, 18 May 2012 05:01:57 GMT
Sydney, Katelyn, 24L and 135L | Misc https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/2/sydney-katelyn-and-24l  

 

A few months ago, I acquired a 24 TS-E and then sold it to start a search for a wide fast prime as its replacement. While the 24 TS-E is a great lens, despite being the version 1, I felt that I could never be able to use it to its full potential. It was designed more for landscaping, architecture and interior photographs and I wanted to use it for portraits and weddings, utilizing mostly the tilt feature.

I always have an itch for a wide fast prime. I have the 35L but since I'm shooting with a 1Ds MkII and a 1D MKIII, the field of view changes a bit depends on the camera. On the 1DsII, the lens is great but on the 1DMKIII with it's 1.3x crop, it's not too wide and became more of a normal view.

I found a used 24L version 1 from POTN forum and jumped on it. It was a refurbished with some minor body blemishes but man, this lens captures beautiful and sharp images - not bad for being the first version. I couldn't imagine what the newer MKII would be like. :)

As usual, I took the kids to a local park to give the lens a work out. I also brought the 135L and have some of the pics from it posted here too just for kicks. All images were shot with the 1Ds MKII in RAW and converted via Lightroom.

- Sonny

 

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) 135L 24L canon families family kids https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/2/sydney-katelyn-and-24l Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:43:52 GMT
Nhu-Quynh & Thong | Wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/2/Nhu-Quynh-Thong-Wedding

On every New Year, Vietnamese people always greet and wish each other luck, good health and “money pours in like water”.

Well, there’s April’s rain, May’s flowers and June…well June is the gateway to summer, the freedom to roam the open fields, the exhilarating feeling of walking barefeet in the sand, caressing by the gentle splashes of the rushing waves. But not rain! June is definitely not for rain. But it turned out to be a great day. A very happy and festive day. A sign of a great beginning when two lives are starting new.

Nhu-Quynh and Thong, I wish you the very best with money pouring down like rain drops.

Shooting second for Kevin Nguyen at Lighttouchstudio.com

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Eranthe Mitome | Portrait https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2011/10/Eranthe-Mitome-Portrait

 

I had a chance to photograph Miranthe Mitome last month in traditional Vietnamese Ao Dai. Mitome was miss congeniality of the 2010 Vietnamese Northern California Pageant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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My-Chan & Khai | Wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/2/My-Chan-Khai-Wedding

 

Back in August, I had a chance to second shoot My-Chan and Khai’s wedding for Kevin Nguyen at the beautiful Bonfante Gardens in Gilroy.

This was the first time I shoot a wedding banquet at an outdoor theme park. What a refreshing change. Everything was just bigger and brighter and way funner eventhough the temperature was soaring in the low 90′s. The schedule was tight due to the time constrain of the theme park pre-arrangements but nonetheless it was a great day to spend with a great couple.

I went to Gilroy Bonfante Gardens and all I came back with were these pictures.

 

 

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) Weddings bonfante gardens gilroy gardens theme park weddings https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/2/My-Chan-Khai-Wedding Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:01:05 GMT
Quynh & Vuong | Wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/1/Quynh-Vuong-Wedding

 

I had an opportunity to be a part of a great couple at Valencia Hotel in Santana Row on their best day. The setting was great, the atmosphere was great, the feeling was great. It was just a great day to tie the knot.

 
















 

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) Weddings santana row valencia hotel https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/1/Quynh-Vuong-Wedding Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:39:00 GMT
Jenny & Victor | Downtown Los Gatos Esession https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/1/jenny-victor-los-gatos-engagements

 

Last Holloween, I stopped by Lucky’s and got 2 dozens cupcakes for my daughter’s first grade’s little party. They were chocolate cupcakes with chocolate cream icing and rainbow sprinkles, alot of rainbow sprinkles – because that was a special request from Sydney. Her actual words were, “Daddy, can you get chocolate cupcake with alot of rainbow sprinkles because they are good and I like them alot and my friends like them alot too”. Nothing special about these cupcakes and they also tasted just like any normal cupcakes on any other days.

So, what does this have to with Jenny and Victor’s esession?

Not much, really, it just felt like a cool story to tell. Well, except that Jenny and Victor had their wedding cake ordered from Icing On The Cake bakery in Los Gatos and Icing On The Cake has like half a million different flavors of cupcakes with alot of different colors of sprinkles. They are all out of this world delicous and finger licking good, especially the banana cream flavor cupcake, which was the same flavor that Jenny and Victor chose for the wedding. That’s all!

Congratulations to Jenny and Victor. Wishing you the very best!

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) Engagements Weddings esession esessions icing on the cake icing on the cake los gatos downtown los gatos los gatos downtown engagement los gatos wedding testarossa winery wedding winery https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/1/jenny-victor-los-gatos-engagements Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:37:00 GMT
Meet Hailey | Baby https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/1/Meet-Hailey-Baby Hailey was just 9 days old when I had a chance to photograph her. She’s such an angel… Coming from parents with volleyball skills, Hailey is definitely has a future as a middle blocker!

 

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(Sonny Cao Photography) Family Maternity baby new born new born photographer san jose baby photographer https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/1/Meet-Hailey-Baby Mon, 16 Jan 2012 23:34:00 GMT
Wedding Book sample from GraphiStudio | Misc https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/1/Wedding-Book-GraphiStudio A short in-pictures review of the new wedding book I just received from GraphiStudio in Italy. What can I say about the book – the prints are georgous, the craftmanship is top notch, and the Napa leather cover with cutout insert looks very luxurious and high-end. The debossed lettering added a nice elegant and modern touch to the book. At a size of 16×12 inches, the 50 pages, 25 spreads, handmade-gapless-flushmount book can be a bit heavy, but the weight has a high-quality feel when holding it in your hands. I chose the Metallic prints which are very eye catching. The extra shine and high contrast of Metallic paper may not be for everyone but when you see one, you will want it. It looks THAT good!

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(Sonny Cao Photography) Misc Weddings graphistudio album graphistudio book graphistudio wedding album italy handmade album sample album sample book wedding album wedding book https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2012/1/Wedding-Book-GraphiStudio Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:18:01 GMT
Tamara | Portraits https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2011/12/Tamara-Portraits-santa-cruz-beach

 

Since the rain god decided to skip Northern California for the last couple of months and hence dumped nothing, zero, zip, nada flake of snow in the high Sierra and seriously putting the ski season at risk, I thought I should find something better to update the blog with :) .

I shot this session of Tamara a while ago on a cold windy day at Santa Cruz. Tamara is an inspiring model who loves all kind of animals especially her dogs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Truc & Minh | Weddings https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2011/12/Truc-Minh-Weddings  

Congratulations to Truc and Minh. The day started out beautifully for a beautiful couple. It was a small wedding but you can feel the intimacy as alot of fun and laughter moments were shared among friends and family. Second Shoot for Lighttouchstudio.com – Kevin Nguyen.

 

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Bridals https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2011/11/Bridals Some of the bridal shoots I’ve done over the years.

 

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Anh-Thu & Ericson | Wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2011/11/Anh-Thu-Ericson

Back in June, I had a chance to shoot along side with Triphoto for Anh Thu and Ericson’s wedding. What a great couple and a fun wedding. The money-dance rocked!!! Who was the first one to come up with that idea was a genius! Every wedding should end with money dance regardless of which ethnic you are :) .

 

 

 

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Hien & Tam | Maternity https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2011/10/Hien-Tam-Maternity

Sometimes you have to start with something small, like…photographing a big belly. Well, I did just that and found myself enjoyed it tremendously. In fact, I enjoyed it so much that I’m looking for my next session. So if your belly is big and you’re ready to pop, come on down (errhh…beer bellies don’t count guys).

Hien wanted to do a beach shoot, so westward we drive toward Monterey Bay. On the way there, we were ecstatic that the sun was bright, the weather was nice and warm, but as soon as we hit the destination, the marine layer rolled in and sunny no more! We managed to have some fun and got a few shots in…and well…see below.

Congratulations to Hien and Tam. You guys were great and I can’t wait to see a little gal crawling around shortly.

Btw, Hien is one of the best flowerist and paper artist in town. If you need flower settings and invitations for your big day, her info can be found at www.flowerandpaper.com


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Kiki & Paul | Wedding https://www.sonnycao.com/blog/2011/9/Kiki-Paul-Wedding It was a beautiful day in San Francisco. The sky was clear, the sun was warm, the fog line was off the horizon with only a little of a sea breeze. In fact, it was a perfect day to start life with someone special. Well, guess what? Kiki and Paul decided to do just that. I was glad to be there to witness the moments through the lens.

 

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