I was fortunate to have hired Frank to be our wedding photographer in 2017. I selected him based on his artistic portfolio – he is a true professional photographer (think he gets quite a bit of commercial work), and it clearly shows through hi...s work. Frank’s photos have a beautiful, genuine aesthetic, often with a unique point of view. Frank is also easy to work with, accommodating, humble, and one of the nicest people I’ve met.
We first did an engagement photo shoot with Frank in the Berkeley Marina. He was flexible with the time and place. Frank showed up early with his assistant to scope out the area for good photo opportunities. My fiancé and I are quite awkward in front of the camera (not big picture people!), but Frank made it easy and fun for us the entire time, directing us as needed and giving us refreshing ideas on various sites and poses. We never felt hurried or rushed. When we received our engagement photos, we were thrilled at how beautiful and natural they turned out. I loved the pictures so much that I also referred my brother (who was also getting married the same year) to have Frank do his engagement photos. My brother and his fiancé were also super happy with their photos.
The day before our wedding, I ran into Frank at our wedding venue, a small local winery and vineyard. He stopped by on his own time (I didn’t even ask!) to check out the property and make sure he got a good feel for the place. True dedication to his work!
On wedding day, Frank and his assistant arrived at the vineyard in the late morning to take pre-ceremony shots. It was a full day, as we had a Chinese Tea Ceremony, Western Ceremony, and dinner reception. We had many attendees, given a large extended family and even our beloved little chihuahua dog! Frank easily navigated through the wedding chaos and delivered stunning pictures of the ceremony and reception. There were beautiful backdrops: giant oak trees, lush green vineyards, a pre-dusk glow. Frank captured each moment and person in its most natural form, sometimes delicate, sometimes serious, and sometimes humorous. To top it all off, Frank created a beautiful high quality leather bound photo album that he sent us a few months after our wedding. There were even 2 mini albums to supplement.
Frank is one of a kind photographer. Frank truly loves his profession and exhibits a genuine gratitude for being able to work in a field he is passionate about. You will be amazed by his photos – please don’t hesitate to book him!