rosa delgado 1/7/22 rosa delgado 1/7/22

Caitlin + Joshua's Intimate Backyard Wedding in Marin County

Their intimate wedding took place in Caitlin’s brother beautiful home. Less than forty people attended. There was a table-full of tasteful food. Home baked sweets. Tears, hugs, laughter and long overdue conversations. It was day full of love and pure joy for everyone. Myself include.

If there’s one positive thing that’s come out of the COVID pandemic, it’s intimate weddings. Intimate like Caitlin and Joshua’s wedding.

I loved photographing Caitlin and Joshua’s day. While was small and simple, we created some of my favorite images of the entire year. My only hope is to continue photographing weddings like this one. Especially with a beautiful, joyous and generous pair of human beings like Caitlin and Joshua.

Father helping groom put on his suit jacket.

Groom placing his hand on his fathers shoulder.

The bride getting ready for her wedding in the master bathroom.

Bride looking at herself in the bathroom mirror..

Bride stepping out with her wedding dress.

Mother of the bride helping to button up her wedding dress.

Detail of Bride's hands while getting ready.

Bride in tears as she's putting on her wedding dress.

Detail of bride standing with her wedding shoes on.

Bride smiling while her bridal party looks at her.

Bride standing in the bathroom wiping her tears off before seeing her groom.

Portrait of the bride alone before first look with her groom.

Groom standing at the top of some stairs while looking out the window.

Bride tapping her groom's shoulder during their first look.

Bride and groom taking a quite moment together after their first look.

Bride and groom kissing at the top of the stairs before walking down the aisle.

Groom walking down the aisle with his mother.

Groom walking down the aisle with his mother while smiling at the camera.

Groom exchanging a hug with his mother at the altar.

Young flower walking down the aisle and spreading flowers.

Bride walking down the aisle with her father.

Wide view of the ceremony area with wedding guest looking on towards the bride and groom. Bride and groom are on the altar surrounded by greenery.

rosa delgado 2/14/20 rosa delgado 2/14/20

Paul & Ryan's San Francisco City Hall Wedding

There’s no denying I love San Francisco City Hall weddings. Spending half of the day with these two gorgeous sweethearts made me love this city + this building more.

We began their day at the Palace of Fine Arts, roamed around the Presidio and ended with their intimate ceremony in San Francisco City Hall with a few their closest friends joining. They laughed together, they teared up during their vows (including me), and evidently enjoyed their first day as husbands. Witnessing them calling eachother that, “husband”, for the first time was the sweetest thing ever. It was really special.

It was such an honor to photograph Paul and Ryan. Their laid-back, welcoming, sweet and fun personalities felt like hanging out with a few longtime friends of mine. I absolutely loved everything about them. Including their impeccable style.

rosa delgado 1/29/20 rosa delgado 1/29/20

Michelle & Jorge's The General's Daughter Sonoma Wedding

Where do I begin with this Spanish style wedding at The General’s Daughter in Sonoma? Michelle, Jorge, their family and friends were everything any wedding photographer would hope for. It may sound cliche, but their entire day was full of genuine love, affection and laughter. You could feel it in the air. Michelle was the sweetest most down-to-earth (and organized!) bride. And Jorge was the most jovial groom I’ve ever worked with.

Photographing their wedding felt like an almost normal day with my own family and friends. Their wedding was the epitome of two loving families blending together. From all the moments Jorge would sneak a kiss on Michelle, the most heartfelt speeches, to Michelle’s mother-daughter dance that literally had me in tears.

As an added bonus, all the stunning florals, tile favors, invitations, cake and the little details made this summer wedding all that more beautiful. And by the way, Michelle gets all the credit for all the little details and design!

I can’t express how fortunate I feel to have been part of Michelle and Jorge’s day. I sincerely mean that. It was truly a special day with some of the best human beings. Michelle + Jorge, thank you so much for choosing me (I know I’ve said that plenty, but I mean it).