Anna texted me a month beforehand: “Would you be open to photographing our engagement session ASAP?” Followed by: “(only if this is fun to you)” Well, it obviously was SO FUN to me — and also gratifying, and exhilarating, and also, very, very scary. It’s always a magnificent thing when another photographer entrusts me with […]

Back to the blog after a short-yet-deliciously-sweet maternity leave and I couldn’t have asked for a better couple to return to the wedding game with! These are the kinds of celebrations that make me feel completely alive, as well as totally overwhelmed with gratitude. Sarah and Mitch poured all of their trust into giving me […]

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. […]

The most micro- of microwedding days. Tiffany and Dan were married over Zoom in their very own apartment together (what a time to be alive!), and we met up a few hours later at San Francisco’s picturesque Baker Beach for sunset wedding portraits with the Golden Gate Bridge. I loved everything about Tiffany and Dan’s […]

Photography: Cassie Valente Photography | Planning + Design: Ruby & Rose | Ceremony Venue: Saints Peter & Paul Church | Reception Venue: Julia Morgan Ballroom | Floral Design: Sharla Flock Designs | Hair + Makeup: April Foster Bridal | Film Lab: Photovision | Cake Design: Jasmine Rae Cakes | Rentals: Theoni Collection and Hensley Event […]

Photography: Cassie Valente Photography | Planning + Design: Andria Leigh Events | Venue: California Golf Club | Hair + Makeup: Makeup by Quis | Floral Design: Studio Mondine | Ceremony Chairs: Bright Event Rental | Furniture + Tabletop Rentals: Theoni Collection | Linens: La Tavola | Film Lab: Photovision | Cake Design + Desserts: Two […]

Jessica and Jesse were married on June 1st, 2019 at The James Leary Flood Mansion in San Francisco. These two have always held a deep love for all things edgy, European, and old world-inspired, so it’s only fitting that they were engaged in Paris and later fell in love with the vintage art deco vibes […]