San Francisco Bay Area Wedding and Portrait Photographer Jasmine Wang

Ann Arbor Michigan – Meghan and Rich’s U of M Engagement session

I was fortunate to have lived in Ann Arbor Michigan for a couple of years before living in San Francisco Bay area. It was Ann Arbor where I went to see the concerts from world famous musicians, independent movies, and continued my opera singing practice by being a part of Handel’s Messiah each year. It was a nostalgic trip that brought back fond memories of this charming town.

Meghan and Rich are getting married in the Matthaei Botanical Garden of University of Michigan and reception is at St. John’s Hotel.

University of Michigan Law School

University of Michigan, Angel Hall

Michigan Theatre, State Street

Nicolas Arcade

From San Francisco to Seattle – Michael & Sergio

Michael and Sergio became one of my favorite couples the first time I heard their story. In the past 13 years, from San Francisco bay area to Seattle, they have always been there for each other. Sergio told me: “when I was in bed fighting with Leukemia, I reached out for his hands – I was so happy to have him close to me.” It has been 13 years! Finally, they are getting married… Congratulations, Michael and Sergio!

The next day while I was in Seattle, I was invited to Michael and Sergio’s new house. It was such a beautiful house! On the top floor, we all sat there in awe, admiring the Seattle skyline at night, so beautiful… Sergio told me: “Jasmine, you are an angel with 2 wings”…They made me promise the next time I’m in town I have to stay in their house…

Hey you! – When Ted met Teresa…

When Ted met Teresa, he looked in a bad shape: ”hi Teresa, nice to meet you, may I use your bathroom?” That was after an hour long frustration waiting at the airport for each other at the wrong terminals.

Fun, fun, fun! That was how this session went. By the time we went to the last location – San Francisco MOMA and Yerba Buena Center, it was dark. Time flies! While Ted was talking about Man Ray, I was raving about Richard Avedon and Irving Penn; and poor Teresa was listening to our “bullshit artist talk” and driving us to the beach. Oh we also talked about the famous pastry…

The next day morning, Ted and Teresa showed up at my door again, with the pastry in their hands – they got breakfast for me! “We just found an excuse to see you again” …That was the sweetest thing ever! Later in the afternoon, they flew back to LA, where they work and live, but we have set up a “date” to meet again soon.

Ted and Teresa are getting married at Palace Hotel San Francisco, Oct 18th, 2008.

PS: now they are married in the beautiful Palace Hotel! Click here to see the wedding day photo post …

Starbucks, Where Romance Began To Brew – Kim and Eli’s Engagement, San Francisco

Starbucks on 9th street San Francisco was where Kim and Eli met for the first date. It was right before Kim went to the gym, sitting in the café and reading her book, she immediately attracted Eli’s attention. 2 tables away, Eli was secretly checking her out. He found a perfect topic to start his conversation: “oh…I think I have seen you in UCSF campus…” Much later, Eli admitted, he followed Kim walked into Starbucks…

Nicole & Adam – Our Engagement San Francisco

Many people do not realize, summer of San Francisco can be windy and chilly. Since we are going to have more and more couples coming in this beautiful city for their engagement sessions, (we will have couples from San Diego, Michigan and Chicago for their pictures taken here!) I started to give advise – bring a jacket with you.

On the day of Nicole and Adam’s engagement session, it was cold. She had this beautiful little sunny dress, but could not stop shaking. Adam was so sweet, tried hold her and warm her up at all time. Photos turned out great. At the end, just before we got into the car, Nicole said: “this is an experience that I will never forget! We are so lucky to find you!” That was my biggest reward – it absolutely made my day.