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On the last day of our trip, my family took an earlier flight from Oahu back to the mainland and left me alone in Hawaii for a couple of hours. No complaints here! I reached out to a local wedding planner and told her I was itching to shoot in paradise. She was super nice […]

Hawaii Beach Vow Renewal

Berkeley Botanical Gardens is beautiful, but it pales in comparison to this friend group! I met these girls through dance at Head Royce and adored them instantly. Not only are they incredibly talented dancers, but they’re also funny, kind, and down to earth. This shoot was all play and I just love everything we captured. […]

Seniors at Berkeley Botanical Gardens | Head Royce

Fairview Napa Wedding California Caili Chung

Last wedding of 2019! And I couldn’t have asked for a better one to end with. Sean is always learning and sharing interesting things. Diana is fiercely loving and really just full of life. This couple pushes each other and supports each other and really goes the extra mile to make everyone around them feel […]

Diana & Sean’s Purple and Gold Wedding at Napa Fairview

“Seriously THEEEEE BEST! I’m so happy to have had Caili taken photos for both of our engagement and wedding! Not only is she professional but she’s so sweet and energetic. She made everyone feel comfortable being in front of a camera while capturing the most amazing photos. She’s very detailed and took her time putting […]

Brian & Dalena’s San Francisco Wedding at AC Hotel and HL Peninsula

I love the Bay Area. I moved here a year ago to start college at UC Berkeley and photography has given me an opportunity to get out and explore some of the gorgeous places around. We have beaches and hills and trees and urban architecture and everything else you could possibly want. San Francisco is […]

Gorgeous San Francisco Photography Locations

Fort Mason Wedding San Francisco Caili Chung

The night before this wedding, I had a rock climbing accident, went to urgent care, and got a boot lol. I was a little worried about being on my feet for 8 hours, but I didn’t even consider not coming through. Michelle and Casey are the sweetest humans and being a part of their wedding […]

Casey & Michelle’s Fleet Week Wedding at Fort Mason

Congratulations! You’re recently engaged and you’re over the moon. And then you have to start wedding planning, and that may not be as wonderful haha. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming! Having a plan is a great way to make this process as stress-free as possible 🙂 1. Announce & Enjoy I’ve received photography inquiries […]

7 First Steps to Planning a Wedding

“Caili was so wonderful to work with through and through. From our very first meeting with her when she brought us pastries and explained her services in a no-pressure environment, to our engagement pictures, and finally the day of Caili was organized, timely, and ON TOP of EVERYTHING. Caili actually kept me and my now […]

Andrea & Bryce’s Mission San Juan Bautista Wedding

“A definite five stars for both Caili and the wonderful photos she took for us. Caili was warm, encouraging, and extremely skilful in helping us feel comfortable and guiding us in how to pose for and enjoy our engagement photoshoot. She was also so generous in sharing with us the best spots (even if they […]

Lands End & Sutro Baths Engagement

These twin sisters are starting their senior year of high school in just a few days. And clearly the procrastination of senioritis hasn’t yet hit because Kaila and Larissa have taken care of their senior photos before the school year even begins! I recommended that we shoot in July, and I’m so glad that they […]

Larissa and Kaila’s Summer Senior Photos at Arastradero Preserve