Author: vivian

Although this session started off a little stressful (it was the day before Thanksgiving and Nancy had a turkey in the oven, that she forgot to turn off before she left), we had some laughs and giggles with Nancy and Brian as the shoot progressed. Nancy’s quirkiness shined through and both Nancy and Brian were great to work with. We definitely look forward to their wedding in 2012!

wedding | tara + wayne


The juxtatpositon of patterned socks and bright red shoes with the quaint beauty of Madrona Manor created the perfect blend of fun and classic for Tara and Wayne’s intimate wedding. Special thanks to Fern Lee for second shooting for me on this shoot 🙂
P.S. Click the images for a larger version to view.



















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VENDORS:

Venue for Ceremony and Reception: Madrona Manor, Healdsburg, CA
Cake: Michele’s Corner Bakery, Santa Rosa, CA
Flowers: Dragonfly Nursery, Healdsburg, CA
Photography: Vivian Sachs Photography, San Francisco, CA
Hair and Makeup Consultation: Code Salon, San Francisco, CA
Programs and Place Cards: Wedding PaperDivas.com
Wedding Website: weddingwire.com
Invitations: Botanicalpaperworks.com
Tea Lights for Table: Bright Times from Artecnica.com
Bridal Attire: BHLDN and Nina Custom Shoes
Mens Attire: Mens Wearhouse, Hermes, Joseph A. Bank, and Nordstrom
Wedding Favors: Red and White Polka Dot Fans from BHLDN for the ceremony, Individual Korbel Champagne Bottles from Korbel.com (in room amenity prior to guest arrvals) and Red boxes and Polka Dot Red and White Ribbon for the cake boxes from Papermart.com, replete with compostable fork from Whole Foods.

Good Ol’ San Francisco


When it comes to places to visit and shoot in San Francisco, the options are plenty. Whether it’s the major landmarks or hidden gems, there’s a spot unique to everyone’s taste when it comes to photos. Below are a few of places to consider:

THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE.
One of the most photographed tourist spot in San Francisco. When choosing this location, keep in mind that weekends will be very busy.

ALCATRAZ.
If abandoned old prisons is your nitch, this might be a spot for you. You’ll have to reserve your ferry trip out to Alcatraz early, meaning you will not be able to reserve a ride if you try and make your reservation when you are already here for your visit. Also we’d recommend making a reservation for a mid to late afternoon visit. This will give you an opportunity to shoot the prison during the day and after dark. The prison feels even spookier after dark and we would be able to get some great vista shots of San Francisco from the island.

TWIN PEAKS.
One of San Francisco’s greatest vistas to shoot in the world.

LEGION OF HONOR.
Think Greek pillars.

THE SAN FRANCISCO MUSEUMS.
This includes the SF MOMA, the De Young, the Asian Art Museum, the California Academy of Sciences, the Contemporary Jewish Museum, as well as a great vintage arcade game musuem called Musee Mecanique in Fisherman’s Wharf.

THE SAN FRANCISCO HOTELS.
There are are plethora of hotels in SF that are bound to fit your taste. Do a google search with keywords to see what fits your needs. Some hotels we recommend are The Fairmont, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Petite Auberg, The Clift Hotel, The Mosser, etc. Also, the Financial District Hilton on Kearny has the best views of Coit Tower in the city. The Hyatt Grand Regency has the most amazing modern interiors in the world of architecture.

CHINATOWN + NORTH BEACH.
Grant, Stockton, and Powell allows you to see some of the great neighborhood culture. There are lots of neon signs on Broadway as well as great views in Washington Square Park of St. Peter and Paul church as well as beautiful views up at the top of Coit Tower.

HAIGHT ASHBURY + MISSION DISTRICT.
Both neighborhoods are rich with street art. There are lots of funky stores and art galleries as well.With regards to the Mission District, we would recommend around Mission and 24th Streets. Especially pay attention to all of the little alleys shooting off of 24th Street and Mission itself. This is where you will find some of the best street art in San Francisco.

CITY HALL.
San Francisco’s architectural high points with unrestricted access to most of the floors of the building. you can get several great vantage points to shoot the interior of the building.

THE FERRY BUILDING.
A mecca for foodies if you love food.Good views from the second floor.

THE PALACE OF FINE ARTS + EXPLORATORIUM.

COIT TOWER.

THE MECHANICS INSTITUTE LIBRARY.
The Mechanics Institute Library, located at 57 Post Street in San Francisco, is the oldest library on the West Coast. It was started in 1854. Inside this spectacular library is a stunning spiral staircase definitely worth exploring.

THE SAN FRANCISCO BEACHES.
This includes Ocean Beach, China Beach, etc. Remember to bring flip flops and a jacket as the beaches in San Francisco are usually cold.

SUTRO BATH HOUSES.

featured | Reserve Your Best Angle! via Refinery 29

For a limited time only, Vivian Sachs Photography and huge global fashion blog Refinery29 are pairing up to offer the special peoples one awesome deal.
Check it out and take advantage of this SPECIAL DEAL soon before it’s gone!

“Hey kid, you oughta be in pictures…and we don’t mean on Facebook. We’re talking on non-virtual, real-life wall, in a frame, striking a pose that doesn’t involve tongues or someone throwing out a peace sign and looking serious about it. Don’t get us wrong: we love self-shot bar photos as much as the next person, but is that really how you want to remember yourself ten years (or ten minutes) from now? We’re going to assume not. So what’s the alternative? A personal photo shoot with Vivian Sachs, one of San Francisco’s premier photographers is what we call the ultimate alternative. And this ain’t no Glamour Shots—with her work featured in publications from The New York Times to Glamour Magazine, this gal knows how to take a picture with exactly the right mixture of style, authenticity and whimsy. Like you’d hang her shots on your walls even if you weren’t looking like a rockstar in them. So grab your girlfriends, your fam, your bf (p.s. if you’re engaged and haven’t booked your engagement photographer yet—uh, hellew!), or go solo. Whatever you do, make sure you snag this ultra-VIP offer because it’s not likely to come around again. Besides, don’t you want to capture this very special moment in this crazy thing we call life? Yes, we’re joking, but in a we’re-actually-serious kind of way.

Camera-shy? We’ve got a little something extra that’s sure to make you more comfortable. For a limited time, you can book a one-and-a-half hour photo session with Vivian Sachs herself for just $154 (normally priced at $350)! You can sport up to two looks in one location within twenty-five miles of S.F. and be as creative as you like when it comes to theme, props, etc. And if you want help in the hair and makeup department, Vivian can help––just contact her for a quote! When all’s said and done, you’ll come away with a keepsake CD of professionally edited, high-resolution images that you and your family and friends will want to plaster all over your walls (Facebook, living room, and otherwise). Besides, isn’t time for a new profile pic?”

F.A.M.E.: Young and the Restless


Come visit Vivian Sachs Photography at F.A.M.E!

F.A.M.E. is a bi-annual event that brings together the aesthetic elements of streetwear culture. It strives to collectively gather fashion, art and music to exhibit the work of passionate artists of every caliber and every medium. F.A.M.E. offers a space for those hustling day in and day out to exhibit their contributions to the streetwear life.

F.A.M.E. : Young & Reckless not only shares this unique experience with the general public but also the opportunity to take home a piece of it.

DATE
Saturday, September 17, 2011

TIME
7:00PM – 11:00PM

LOCATION
1111 Felipe Avenue
San Jose, CA 95122

ADMISSION
$9.00 Presale (Ends 09.16.11 at 7:00PM)
$12.00 At the door

A portion of the ticket sales will benefit the FutureArtsNow!

HOSTS
Dem One

DESIGNERS
Eufia by Kathryn Guinto
Gold&Thread by Hagen Valencia
Intwined
Kitami Ropa styled by Tara Kitami
With Love, Made From Hate

FASHION
1nspiration Is Free
Booger Kids
Breezy Excursion
City League
Clout
Crossroads Trading Company (Blossom Hill)
Cukui
Fiftyseven-Thirtythree
Flora + Fauna
Fully Laced
HippoEsthetics
Homegrown Blends
Inner Circle
Intwined
Kitami Ropa
Marvin King | MKP| UGLIETV
Mighty Thredz
Mint
Petals and Peacocks
Pops Fabrication
Prep Jerks
PUZL Clothing
RideSFO
South East Beast
Suhreal
Superb
The Goods
The Imaginary Zebra
Unbound Vision
Unscripted
Vintage Decay
With Love, Made From Hate

ART
Abel G
AD Avila of After Dark {Live Screen Printing}
Armo
Michael Borja
Nick Giannini
Horitaka’s State of Grace
Wädl

MUSIC
Dennis Infante
DJ Quantum
DJ Snare
Hopie
J.A.C

FOOD & BEVERAGE
MoGo BBQ
Smoregasbord
Soulnese
Temple Bar & Lounge
Treatbot

FIFTEEN MINUTES OF FAME
Bow Tie Tying Contest Sponsored by Intwined
Malakas Motorsports
Zero Gravity Photo Booth by Sir Mark Sebastian and Vivian Sachs

For more info, click here.

baby | myles


I think Myles represented the true essence of what it is to be a baby… because some babies really don’t care to pose pretty. This is the photo story of Myles. Like the honey badger, he just didn’t give a dang. He just wanted his bottle, sleep and clean diaper. This is yet another one of those sessions with a whole lot of laughing.











To sustain the true nature of Myles, these images are unedited.

sweet camera

A possible guilty pleasure for constant-phone-in-hand photographers and photography lovers…

The Wood iPhone Case from photojojo.com

“They say you should dress for the job you want–and your iPhone? It really wants to be your camera.
With the new Wood Camera iPhone Case, your phone can look just like a classic camera. It’s a sleek cover that combines the natural charm of wood with the style of a classic camera to be the most unique iPhone case out there. Because it’s made from natural materials (bamboo or walnut), it offers an environmentally sustainable option for protecting your phone all while making it look old-school camera cool.”

love love love

Love is in the air.
We wrapped up our very first Vivian Sachs Photography promotional commercial campaign with a great crew yesterday! Below is a baby teaser of what’s to come:


Thanks to everyone who helped on the project for all their hard work and creative juice flowing antics! It was an awesome experience for us and we’re excited for the finished product!