It was easy to pick up Sonia and Jack's casual cool over coffee on the edge of Lake Merritt. It’s a common refrain when speaking of our clients, but there was really a sense of reuniting with old friends when we met them. On top of being great company, it was great seeing their warmth together, especially amazing when you consider somewhat inauspicious beginnings.

By his own admission, Jack spotted Sonia at a bar in Chicago and opened with a line somehow relating her to Michelangelo’s Last Supper. I don’t feel the need to elaborate because that can't be spun to go over well, but it worked out apparently (ending up engaged and all). Following what could only be imagined was a period of forgiveness and/or distraction, they bonded over their love of travel (eventually living in Berlin for a bit!), and especially a mutual love for Motown and classic soul. (sidenote: We can. Not. Wait for their reception/playlist!)

Sonia and Jack wanted this session to represent their move to San Francisco, the first place they would live together as an engaged couple. Jack had spent time visiting family in the Mission District of San Francisco and knew well the wealth of texture and personality the neighborhood offered, and proposed we start there. It was a great choice and from the first shot, we could not feel more privileged to document this period of their lives; just great stuff from the get go. We moved through the city for different looks through Bernal Heights, the Financial District, and North Beach, each step of the way they could not have been better company and subjects.

They gave us a ton of great stuff that we’re happy to share with you all. Enjoy!