Lima & Campagna Holiday Party | The Terrace at Willow Glen Event

Wow, the Lima Family sure knows how to throw a holiday party! I was asked to help document this event. It was amazing since the catering was by Gunther's and the music provided by Sage. I put a little slideshow together for them with one of Sage's songs called "Take Me Back." Thank you to all the kind guests and wonderful folks who helped me throughout the evening.

Location: The Terrace at Willow Glen

Catering: Gunther's Restaurant and Catering

Music: SAGE

San Jose Family Portraits - Their Blog

How cute is this!! It's from a family's blog who I did a family photoshoot with last weekend. They used one of the photos from the shoot as their new blog heading. It's just soooo cool to see work I've done in action. They also posted the nicest blog ever. Thanks guys! I couldn't have done it without you. :)

Los Gatos Family Portraits - Baby Audrey

I grew up here in the bay area so the color changes in the fall are fairly subtle from what you hear about on the East Coast. None the less, the colors I've discovered this year were truly AMAZING! I absolutely love the big piles of leaves and the yellows and oranges that come out as the seasons change. It definitely helped make for a dramatic backdrop with baby Audrey and her family. And when we put her pink hat on, she went from cute to instant Gap Baby. It's gotta be those blue eyes her parents gave her! Thanks for a great photoshoot guys!

San Jose Family Portraits - Baby Amanda

The best part about doing a family portrait photoshoot around Halloween is that you can dress your little ones up in super adorable costumes that would otherwise be 'over the top' the rest of the year. With Baby Amanda, the natural background was PERFECT since her parents Nancy and Mike wanted to dress her up like a bumble bee for Halloween. And if you ask me, she is the CUTEST bumble bee I've ever seen. See for yourself!

Sunnyvale Family Portraits - Baby Leo Revisted

I met Brian and Lynne in April when they asked me to help them photograph their newborn Leo. Now six months later, they kindly invited me back into their home to update the photographs of their quickly growing son. I love that we were able to use natural lighting in their house for the family shots. And it was perfect when he has his little costume on - Leo the Lion. Get it!?? Very clever mommy and daddy!

Clos La Chance Winery | Photo Contest Winner

Each week, Clos La Chance Winery down in San Martin picks a winner for their photo of the week contest. I recently posted a series of photos I took at an auction gala event and won their contest this week! Check out some of the photo I posted on Facebook :)

Featured on Jewelboxing's Blog

Check this out! Jewelboxing just posted me on their blog. I guess I'm not use to being on anyone else's blog but this is very exciting! They make these really cool dvd cases I've been using for all my clients. And now I'm on their freakin' blog! Trip out. :P

Jewelboxing blog: What Tom Has Learned in Sunny California (permalink)

Welcome Baby Ethan!

Halfie babies are so cute! Baby Ethan was no exception. He was great for our photoshoot and and was very cuddly with his new mommy and daddy. His older 'canine' brother made sure to keep a close eye on me and my gear. Thanks for allowing me into your homes guys. You guys are going to have so much fun being parents! :)

PS: Here's Ethan's older brother. lol

Amy & Mike's Wedding | Willow Heights Mansion | 9.12.09

We had such a fantastic & emotional day at Willow Heights. Everyone was in good spirits and the weather was just spectacular! Well I take that back, the best man had food poisoning so he was not in a happy place but was a trooper about it all. I love all the details Amy (& Mike..hehe) put into their wedding. I LOVE details in my photos and had fun running around making sure I captured every last one. Congrats to Amy & Mike!! You guys are the sweetest couple ever and I appreciate you allowing me the honor to be there with you on your wedding day. :)

Wedding Vendor Information:

Location - Willow Heights Mansion (Contact: Geraldine)

Offician - Rev. Anne Welker

Entertainment - DJ Ross Hartman

Cake - Jen's Cake

San Jose Food Photography - Best Taste Restaurant

This will be the most random posting on my blog ever. My absolute favorite Chinese restaurant is a local spot called Best Taste Restaurant. Seriously, it's soo good! Over the years I've gotten to know the wonderful people who own it and they knew me as a wedding photography. So when they wanted to update their menu, they had me help them capture the 50 plus items they specialize in. If you're ever in Campbell, CA you have to pop by and grab some Chinese or Japanese food at Best Taste (2360 S. Bascom Ave. Campbell 95008).