Checkerbox Photography

Super fun Oakland portrait session with Jamaal. Our dog James Dog makes a cameo appearance!

The SMU Graduation Pictures are ready! If you graduated from Samuel Merritt University this year, or you know someone who did, take a look!

Thank you Bay Photo for your incredible hospitality, generosity and support. "We're here for you" is much more than a slogan. And thank you Sal Cincotta for a great workshop. #TeamBayPhoto #SalCincotta

One of my favorites from Jeff and Shri's wedding! #TeamBayPhoto

Working on something new...

Getting ready to photograph the Samuel Merritt medical school graduations on Friday!

Zahav hummus I made today. Recipe from Food52. It's quite good.

This is pain complet, which I baked yesterday. It's 70% whole wheat and 30% bread flour, made with natural leavening (no commercial yeast), like a sourdough. But it's not markedly sour. And that's my friend Sherron showing off the loaf I baked for her. Happy customer!

Guess what just arrived!

Aida and her family came to San Francisco for Winter break. On a rainy Tuesday we did Aida's senior portrait at San Francisco City Hall. I love Aida's playfulness, elegance and sparkle!

I'm seeking an assistant for a party tonight 7-11pm and for a kids party tomorrow 11a-3p. I've hurt my back, and can't carry a lot of gear :(. Photo experience appreciated but not required. Know someone? Please contact me. PM, or 415-449-0494. Thanks!

Just did a shopping cart update for my website using PicturesPro Sytist, and I couldn't be more impressed. The system walked me through a 4-step process where all I had to do was click "Next". New code installed, back end database updated, amazing. Thanks Tim! www.picturespro.com