For those who feel and love deeply
Emotional storytelling for an enduring legacy.
Northern California Wedding Photographer
Honest moments, beautifully remembered, for the sentimental, stylish, and deeply in love.
HONORING THE LEGACY OF YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES, FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
Photographing on both digital and analog film formats, preserving the rich tones and clarity of your biggest days.
"Just when we thought we were done crying, you've done it to us again. These photos are everything."
"These are simply breathtaking. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for capturing the feeling of our special day so beautifully — we will cherish these forever."
Honest emotions, movement, and the intimacy found in real, lasting love.
"These are simply breathtaking. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for capturing the feeling of our special day so beautifully — we will cherish these forever."
Tiff + Ian
Behind the Camera
cassie
valente
A film and digital photographer known for the depth and vibrance of her celebratory storytelling.
Her work is guided by a vast appreciation of family, atmosphere, and subtleties. She operates across the whole spectrum of human emotion and is passionate about capturing beyond what is seen. She would be absolutely tickled pink to work with you.
“Her superpower is that she’s able to capture the indescribable.”
Cassie captures the in-between moments, the silent moments so packed with emotion and meaning that it feels they couldn't possibly be captured and contained - and yet she does it.
It is not just "what" she creates, but how she does it. She fosters a comfortable, confident environment that inspires a really natural feel. She shows attention to detail, embraces lights and shadows, and has fun with it. Cassie is an artist, a storyteller, and a true expert in her field - and you can tell she loves what she does.
Featured Weddings
A Tuscan-inspired celebration tucked into the rolling hills of Sonoma, Ashley and John’s wedding day at Viansa felt equal parts timeless and romantic. Music drifted through every moment of the day as guests wandered the vineyard grounds and enjoyed al fresco dining by candlelight late into the evening before heading indoors for the all-night dance floor!
old world vineyard romance in sonoma, california
Set against the Italianate gardens of Montalvo Arts Center, Dandi and Howy’s wedding day unfolded with an effortless kind of romance. Guests gathered beneath towering cypress trees as the sun dipped over the lawn, celebrating with candlelit al fresco dining, overflowing white florals, and a champagne tower that welcomed the evening’s festivities long after dusk settled in.
elegant manor wedding at villa montalvo
Taylor and Connor’s wedding day was a love letter to San Francisco, beginning with quiet moments overlooking the city at the Fairmont Hotel before exchanging vows tucked beneath the greenery of Shakespeare Garden in Golden Gate Park. As evening fell, guests gathered in the heart of Chinatown at China Live, where the celebration transformed into a rager dance party filled with vibrant energy, late-night revelry, and nonstop joy.
double happiness downtown chinatown wedding
“Cassie is an exceptional, magical photographer and such a warm presence!”
She has such a great vision for how to bring out the best of our love, and also flexible when we had our own ideas. She captured so many lively, magical, ephemeral moments with beautiful film photography. They honestly all meshed so well with our guests and added to the wedding love vibes. We can't wait to work with Cassie again for our future maternity and family photo shoots!
