In the first year of my freelance career, I happened to meet a florist, who kindly introduced me to a young couple. I ended up photographing that couple’s portraits just a week before their wedding, and they in turn introduced me to Erin and Kevin, who I got to meet for the first time early […]

I’m grateful to have recently photographed one of the first ever weddings at the new Chase Center in San Francisco, and boy, was it a treat for the heart and senses. The couple’s understated, yet effortlessly elegant style came through in every element of the day. The bride’s sister designed all the ikebana-inspired centerpieces and ceremony florals. […]

Photographer: Cassie Valente | Planner: Audere Events | Floral Design: Stems by Diana | Hair and Makeup: Luna Belle Beauty | Dress Designer: Reem Acra | Bridal Boutique: Warren Barron Bridal | Groom Attire: The Black Tux | Entertainment: Mercy and the Heartbeats by Hip Entertainment | Rentals: Theoni Collection, CPR Tent and Event Rentals, […]

Photography: Cassie Valente | Planning and Design: Shannon Leahy Events | Venue: Carneros Resort & Spa | Floral Design: | Hair and Makeup: Sherrie Long | Paper Design: Wandering Heart Paper | Tabletop Rentals: Frances Lane | Rentals: Encore Events Rentals | Bridal Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Music and Entertainment: Fox Sounds | Cake Design: […]

Photographer: Cassie Valente | Planning + Design: Dream a Little Dream Events | Venue: The Estate Yountville | Videography: Grover Films | Floral Design: Amanda Vidmar Design | Entertainment: Elan Artists, Boutique DJs, Nicco Tyson | Hair + Makeup: Teresa Song | Rentals: Encore Events Rentals | Film Lab: Indie Film Lab | Photobooth: Giggle […]

Photographer: Cassie Valente | Film Lab: Indie Film Lab | Planning + Design: Coastside Weddings and Events | Hair + Makeup: Rachel Lusk | Floral Design: Revel Floral | Ceremony Venue: Piedmont Community Hall Park | Getting Ready Venue: Claremont Club & Spa | Cake Design: Two Chicks in the Mix | Videography: Hit Maker […]

From Nina and Felix’s color bonanza wedding weekend with the ultimate vendor dream team, photographed on a mix of both film and digital, with scans by Indie Film Lab. I’m usually hesitant to share so many images before the full gallery is ready, but this was all too good to keep to myself. Check the […]

The look of love. Back in my preferred stomping grounds with the grand reopening of San Francisco’s iconic city hall, and I couldn’t have imagined a better way to celebrate than with Weina and Florian’s New York-to-California elopement wedding. Shot on a mixture of digital and Fuji 400H film with my Sony A7iii and my Contax […]