Tag: Vivian Sachs Photography

holiday rush

It’s been absolutely hectic with the holidays coming up and it doesn’t help that the sun sleeps much earlier now, although some of the sunsets have been amazing lately.

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We just wanted all of our clients and those inquiring to know it may take a little longer for us to send a reply back. We’ve had back-to-back holiday portrait sessions and other events going on that we haven’t had much of a chance to sit down in general.

If you’re inquiring about portrait sessions (ie. baby, newborn, or engagements) for the remainder of this year, we are entirely booked up. We are taking portrait bookings for 2015 so please reach out and we can provide more information.

If you’re inquiring about weddings for 2015, we are already booked up for the months of August and September.

We send our love out to all and happy holidays!

wedding | laura + hiro

We couldn’t be more excited for Laura and Hiro on their wedding day!

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VENUE \\ Silver Horse Winery
WEDDING COORDINATION + FLORALS \\ Allure Event Design
CATERING \\ Trumpet Vine
DJ \\ AMS
OFFICIANT \\ Father Miles and Charles Ellis
HAIR + MUA \\ Yadira Hess
RENTALS \\ All About Events

engagement | diane + tom

Diane and her man met the old fashioned way in San Francisco. As they move onto the next chapter of their lives together, they will have to leave their hearts in San Francisco for the east coast. For Diane and Tom’s session, they decided they wanted to visit places that hold sentimental value in their relationship and places where memories have made them closer.

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wedding | yvonne + tim

Yvonne and Tim’s special day nearly surpassed a magical fairy tale day and The Holly Farm had a lot to do with it as well. This beautiful venue, tucked away in the depths of Carmel Valley, was brimming with lush gardens and details. There were secret alcoves, where elves would hide if they existed, all around and altogether The Holly Farm was like a maze of a playground for everyone to roam.
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wedding | an + evan

It’s the interactions between the child and the parents that always puts a smile on our faces, especially the sheer joy that overcome parents when their child has grown, blossomed, and found their better half. It’s a story of born love into found love and finally into love blossoming, only to repeat time and time again.

We had the honor of being there for An and Evan’s traditional tea ceremony, a day before their actual wedding, which we  weren’t able to cover due to a prior booking. Regardless, it was so nice to be able to see them nonetheless. All of our love and wishes go out to An and Evan and their dear families ❤

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wedding | huong + desmond

We were thrilled when Huong and Desmond mentioned that their wedding was going to be held at La Costanera Restaurant by Montara Beach.  Stellar views, an amazing staff, and delicious food are all the reasons we love the restaurant and then some.  The day couldn’t have been anymore perfect, considering how windy it can get at Montara Beach, but the sun did not shy away at all that day 🙂

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Congratulations to the wonderful couple!

OFFICIANT \\ Michael Selic of Beyond Belief Ministry

VENUE \\ La Costanera, Montara, CA

the life force behind travel photography

Traveling has always been a source of inspiration for me, especially since the life force of any culture reside in the people that live in any one place. And it’s a wonderful feeling to take photographs that inspire others to want to travel abroad.

Not one person I know and don’t know can’t say they don’t enjoy traveling. Here are some thoughts that I keep in mind when shooting photos while traveling:


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Try photographing complete strangers. They are the culture of the land and place you are visiting. Their images can tell a story that is beyond words sometimes but also try to keep cultural sensitivities in mind.

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Travel photography is a waiting game. You’re lucky if you’re at the right place at the right time. But, at the same time, you don’t want to draw attention and disrupt the flow of what is naturally happening. Take what you need if you’re able to capture it.

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Great composition is something that I am always very particular about and truly believe is the key factor behind a meaningful photograph, no what what type of camera you have. If you have great composition, it doesn’t matter what kind of camera you have. If you have no composition and a great camera, I’m sorry but that won’t get you far. Great cameras won’t make a great photograph if you don’t know the basics of composition. It is an achievement when composition becomes first nature.

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 Try to see the world from the world’s eye view. Instead of just snapping photos right off the bat, take in mentally and physically where you are at and the breeze that is blowing where you are. Let the life of the world fill you with inspiration and you’ll start seeing things you’d never even realize before. Our world is delicate but also very versatile and has been around much longer than you have. Take advantage of views not everyone has access to and frame your subjects through objects.

With that said, our office will be closed starting next week through mid-October. We will be out traveling so we apologize in advance for any delay in email and phone replies.

engagement | elizabeth + michael

Elizabeth and Michael’s engagement session was one hell of a hay day! Pun intended 😉
Elizabeth rides so it was only fitting to include one of her other loves, besides Michael, in the portraits. We made a stop to visit her very own white stallion and a couple of miniature horses along the way. The day couldn’t have been more delightful!
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We can’t wait to be there for their big day in Hope Town, Abaco, next year!