We always tell clients that all you need to have an amazing wedding is the love for one another and the mindset to enjoy and express it with their friends and family -- long as you have that, we know we’re going to be able to make amazing photographs no matter the location. Upon our first contact with Jackie and Ray, it was obvious they had those bases covered, so getting married in beautiful San Francisco City Hall and being around the colorful Union Square and Hayes Valley neighborhoods was a huge treat.
The tone for the day was set with their first look; Jackie in her vintage inspired gown and veil, and Ray in a great blue suit with a timeless, precise cut. Immediately we saw the sincere adoration and respect they had for each other; when ackie announced herself with a tap on his shoulder, their body language signaled they were lost in that moment. What was more amazing was that as much as they were in it for themselves that day (as they should be!), they were generous of their attention, making sure everyone felt included in their day. They were both powerfully present in the day for each other and also deeply engaged with the people around them.
This graciousness was a motif for the day along with their sterling confidence. It was a pleasure working with them because they were able to lose themselves in each other, but also able to “feel themselves” when asked. More than anything, we got the sense that Jackie and Ray relish helping the other shine together and apart. It was a lot of fun to play with moods through the environs of San Francisco; we asked for a confident strut downtown, stately elegance at City Hall, and something flipping between sexy, hard edged, and whimsical in Hayes Valley and they didn’t miss a beat.
Jackie and Ray are that rare pair who are great together, but meant for each other because of how they treat those around them. They were constantly grateful for those who were there on their day to support them, and that rolled down to us as we worked with them. We are so proud to be a part of their day, and we could not be happier for them!
