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    I love being around people; and love documenting people's life. Animated and Spontaneous people? I love them. Most of all, I really enjoy creating honest, heartfelt pictures cause the emotional response for my subjects or the viewers; the images that give me the goosebumps while taking them behind the camera. Through this process, I also learn new things about life as well ...... about love, passion, friendship, and what makes people tick and sets them alive. I have done a lot of career throughout my life, from Software Engineer, Record Store Owner, Party Promoter, Raves and Clubs DJ, Massage Therapist, Meditation Teacher (right?) but I have never been happier than to be a Photographer. I am sure a lot of Photographer would agree with me. :)

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August 5, 2019

Wedding at Casa Bella in Sunol, CA.

Photographing a Wedding at Casa Bella in Sunol, CA, is really fun.   A beautiful location for an intimate Wedding with great places to take beautiful Wedding portraits.  Tessa and Dynaton finally tied the knot at the cute Casa Bella Event Center witnessed by their loving friends and families. Their family members flew from all over the world to celebrate them tying the knot. The whole day was very memorable, full of laughter, big smiles and many happy tears.

We begun the Wedding Day coverage at the house for their getting ready and then we drove to Sunol to have the first look.  At their first look Tessa became very emotional where she shed a few tears, but I am pretty sure those were happy tears. The whole bridal party was on site to watch this beautiful moments.  We then proceed to take a quick family photos and then intimate outdoor ceremony started. The ceremony was cute and officiated by one of their high school friends. This seems to be very fitting since they met each other and started dating and fell in love while they were in high school.  Some people just knew exactly that they would be forever together as in the case with Tessa and Dynaton. There were laughters and smiles exchaged at the beautiful ceremony.

The ceremony was followed by the super fun and action packed reception at the same location.  You can really tell when bride and groom are from a big and close knit family.  The reception party was full of emotions, fun and laughters all night. A lot of hugs were exchanged through out the night, and the dance floor was full all night with the young ones all the way the older generations.  Well, please browse these images below to imagine the fun they had with their friends and family at their beautiful wedding.  

If you would like to check out their fun Engagement Session images, please click here. 

A groom combing his hair in front of a mirror getting ready for his wedding at casa bella in Sunol
A groom putting on his tie with a help by one of his groomsmen

 

A happy bride surprises her bridesmaids with present at the getting ready
a black and white photo of a bride getting her make up done
a collage of images of a bride getting help to get ready for her wedding
A groom with his groomsmen posed wearing their sunglasses
A groom and his groomsmen posed at the Sunol Park
Groom and his buddies bonded before his wedding started
Groom and his buddies bonded before his wedding started
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A collage of images of a bride approaching her groom for the first look at the park
The rest of the bridal party watching the first look of the Bride and Groom
a crying bride at her first look
A crying bride overcome with emotion
A groom wipe tears of his wife to be at their first look prior to their Wedding at Casa Bella in Sunol, CA.
Smiling bride having her hand kissed by her groom
A collage portrait of bride and groom
A close up picture of a wedding couple
A bride and her bridesmaids pose for the camera
A gorgeous image of the bride and her bridesmaids walking on the park prior to her Wedding at Casa Bella in Sunol, CA.
A fun portrait of the bridal party and the flower girls
A great portrait of the bride and groom with their bridal party
 
Bride is walked down the aisle by her father at a gorgeous Wedding at Casa Bella in Sunol, CA.
A collage of bride and groom and happy parents at their wedding
A happy couple kissed at their wedding
A super happy and fun newly wed walked out of the aisle as husband and wife at their Wedding in Casa Bella in Sunol, CA.
Happy newlywed walked out on the aisle after being announced as Husband and Wife.
A newly wed kissed on the aisle
The bridal party posed for a toast after the ceremony
A photo of a newly wed crosses the street
An image of a newly wed smiling to each other in front of a door
A photo of newly wed kissing in front of a yellow wall
A collage of a bride getting a ride on her husband
A photo of a newly wed waving at a passing train in Sunol
A newly wed husband dipped his wife for a Weddng portrai in Sunol
A photo of a newly wed under the Wedding gazebo at Casa Bella in Sunol
A photo of a groom kissing his bride from the back
A collage of 2 cute pictures of a newly wed
A collage of images of Wedding cake and deconrations at a Wedding in Casa Bell in Sunol, CA.
A collage of images of Wedding Decorations at a Wedding in Casa Bella in Sunol, CA.
A collage of interior decorations of a Wedding and a wedding cake
A bridal party hyping the entrance of the newly web into the reception area
A happy newly wed danced their way into their reception hall
An image of wedding guests laughing watching a newly wed
A photo of a newly wed welcoming their guests at their reception
Mother of bride giving a hug to the new daughter in law
Both fathers of newly wed giving speech at the reception
The whole wedding family stood side by side at the reception
A collage of images of best man and maid of honor giving speech
An image from the table visit during the wedding reception
An image from the table visit during the wedding reception
A funny image taken during the table visit at the reception of their Wedding at Casa Bella in Sunol, CA.
A newly wed danced their first dance
A triptych of images of newlywed danced with their parents and sibling
An emotional friend cried during the money dance
A newlywed cutting their wedding cake with excitement
Friends cheering the newlywed during their cake cutting
Bride licking cake of her husband
Happy guests danced on the dance floor during the wedding reception
A funny image of guests dancing at a wedding reception
An image of guests dancing at a wedding reception
A photo of a groom dancing with his friends at his wedding reception
A cool image of a newlywed under the neon sign that says Love
A great image of bride and groom surrounded by their friends and family during the last song dance at a Wedding at Casa Bella in Sunol, CA

Are you getting married soon?

If you are planning to have a Wedding at Casa Bella in Sunol, CA; please contact me.  I would love to be considered as your Wedding Photographer. Please email me at sessions@harrywhophotography.com.

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Cynthia RoseFebruary 17, 2020 - 3:24 am

I am a new wedding photographer and happened to find this article about this special wedding you photographed in Sunol, Ca. I enjoyed reading it and loved all the beautiful pictures you took. It looked like it was very emotional for everyone, you are a great photographer.

MonicaSeptember 12, 2020 - 4:52 am

Love these, looks like such a fun wedding!

Argiris EskitzisAugust 2, 2021 - 1:00 pm

NICE

July 31, 2018

Fun SF Engagement Session with Tessa and Dynaton

Tessa and Dynaton met while they were in highschool and they quickly became high school sweethearts. After a few years of courting, finally decided to tie a knot at a beautiful Casa Bella in Sunol, a beautiful location locate in Sunol on the East Bay. When I first met them, I knew right away that these 2 kind and good looking people were meant for each other. They always show up with their best smiles and positive attitude. For their Engagement Session, they chose San Francisco and we started at the mustard field next to their apartment and then we headed down to the mission area. We spent a few hours there and then we proceeded to the Presidio’s Lovers Lane. It was such a pleasure photographing this two lovebirds because they are so easy going. Here are some of my favorite images which they use as part of their Guest Sign in Book for their Wedding.

A man runs across his high school
An engaged couple posed in front of their high school
A couple posed on a mustard field
A couple posed on a mustard field
An image of an engaged couple smiling as they stand face to face illuminated by a beautiful natural daylight
An image of a couple having fun in front of a blue wall
An image of a couple having fun in front of a blue wall
An image of a couple having fun in front of a blue wall
A cute image of a man throwing kisses in the air while his fiance smiling and catching them
A cute image of a female kissing his fiance on the cheek while sitting on the door step
A great image of a couple embraced in front of painted garage door with the word LOVED
A great silhouette image of a couple embraced in front of painted wall
A collage of 2 fun images of a loving couple doing a piggy back and being kissed on the cheek
An artistic black and white image a groom kissing his fiance
A couple walked on SF
An image of an engaged couple with SF
An image of a man dipped his fiance on SF pier taken in the evening
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July 31, 2018

Luiza and Alcindo – Elopement at San Jose County Clerk Office

\In my experience as a San Jose Wedding Photographer, I always love photographing elopement at San Jose County Clerk Office or San Francisco City Hall. I love these Elopement because they are intimate Weddings, attended by a small number of guests Often by the parents and close member of family of the Bride and Groom. However, it can be challenging for a Photographer because usually the ceremony usually happens so fast and only last for about 10 minutes. I love these challenges so I have to work carefully, efficiently and plan my shots before hand.

I was contacted by Alcinto and Luiza a few days before his Wedding at the San Jose Clerk Office. I met with the couple and Luiza’s parents who flew over from Brazil to witness their daughter’s Wedding. Since the parent’s English are limited, the B&G (bride and groom) had to translate for me but it was pretty easy to photograph them because they were so easy going and they are so in love. We started the coverage with taking a few pictures at the backyard before entering the Wedding Chapel. As I expected, the Wedding lasts about 8 minutes and here are my favorite images. So if you are looking for a Photographer to capture your Elopement at the San Jose Country Clerk Recording Office, please contact me via email at sessions@harrywhophotography.com. I would love to hear from you. Thank you for visiting my blog.

A bride kissed by her parents before her Wedding Ceremony at the San Jose Clerk Recording Office
A bride lovingly looking at her mother before her Elopement at San Jose County Clerk Recording Office
A father lovingly looking at his daughter before her Wedding at the San Jose Clerk Recording Office
A Wedding couple glanced at each other in front of the Chapel
A Wedding couple posed at the San Jose Clerk Recording Office backyard
A Wedding couple posed at the San Jose Clerk Recording Office backyard
A Wedding couple posed at the San Jose Clerk Recording Office backyard
A Wedding couple posed at the San Jose Clerk Recording Office backyard
A bride looking at her groom on her ceremony at the San Jose Clerk Recording Office backyard
A bride smiling while putting a ring on her husband
Elopement at San Jose County Clerk Office
A bride hug her crying father after her Elopement at San Jose Clerk Recording Office backyard
A newly wed couple smiling as they left their Wedding ceremony at the San Jose Clerk Recording Office backyard
A newly wed couple walked through the rice thrown by their parents after a Wedding ceremony at the San Jose Clerk Recording Office backyard
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January 6, 2017

Silver Creek Valley Country Club Wedding| San Jose’s beautiful Wedding venue.

I posted Sarah and Jason’s fun engagement pictures in San Francisco on my blog here and in September they finally had their Silver Creek Valley Country Club Wedding.  They chose SCVC because it offers a great view of the whole Silicon Valley.

We started the day documenting their getting ready at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose. Since the day schedule is full we did the first look at the promenade of the Fairmont Hotel.

Then we are ready for the Fall Outdoor Ceremony, and the weather can’t be better. The ceremony was full of tears and laughter. In the middle of the ceremony, the couple heard the pastor said Boom Boom so they kissed. It was so funny, and I managed to catch them on the camera kissing. You can see that down below. The reception was very fun and full of laughters and tears as well. I really enjoyed photographing their Wedding and I love spontaneous people. Hope you enjoyed the images and let me know if you have any questions about my Wedding Photography. I can easily be reached by email at sessions@harrywhophotography.com or phone at (408) 209 5133
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A photo of Wedding gifts for 5 groomsmen at a Wedding
A collage of happy groomsmen opening up their Wedding gifts
Groomsmen helping each other putting up their lilac color bowtie
Such a cool invitation.
A really cool invitatioon that looks like a boarding pass
A artistic image of a Wedding hanging by a hotel room window
A close up of the Wedding dress hanging by a custom made hanger with the name Lee made of wire
A collage of bride getting ready in the bathroom accompany by her mom
A dramatic black and white image of a bride getting ready
Image of a mom watching her daughter being made up for her Wedding
Jason getting so emotional ready Sarah’s love note.
An image of an emotional groom reading a love note delivered to him on the Wedding day
A collage of groom reading a his bride to be
A cool silhouette of a groom helped to get ready by his dad
A cool image of a bride getting her make up retouched before getting into her dress
Female Bridal party showing off their shoes
An image of bride laying across her bridesmaids on the sofa
A happy birde admiring her hanging Wedding dress
A bride sitting quietly opening her Wedding gift from her husband to be
Bridesmaids kneeling on the floor helping a Bride getting ready
A bride being helped by her 4 bridesmaids
A maid of honor helping a bride putting on her Wedding shoes
Bride opening up the window curtain
A collage of bride posing in front of hotel window
A beautiful bride in her wedding gown standing next to a hotel window
A photograph of a bride under her wedding veil
A bride photographed next to a mirror next to her own reflection
A bride walks up to her husband to be on their first look
A collage of images husband turns around to see the wife to be at the first look
A collage of images of bride and groom after their first look
A collage of images or portrait of happy bride and groom
A cool picture of a bride and groom embracing
A beautiful bride in a classical pose lifting up her veil
A bride and groom pose in front of the Photobooth at the Fairmont Hotel
A bride making faces to her groom in the car as they go to the ceremony place
A bride kisses her groom passionately in the lips
A picture of a groom showing his bride the location of their wedding through a big french window
Groom and his mirror reflection tying his bowtie
A mother being kissed by her 2 sons
Mother in law looks on as groom was helped to adjust his boutonniere by his mom
A groom took a selfie before walking to the aisle for his own wedding
A cool picture of a father walk in hand in hand with her daughter on her wedding day
A picture of ceremony in place at SIlver Creek Country Club
Wedding Ceremony going on with the palm trees in the background
Another beautiful picture of the crowd at Silver Creek Country Club Wedding
A bride holding her breath as the groom reads his line at their Wedding
Groosmen cracks a laughter as the groom reads his wedding vow
A picture of smiling groomsmen at Silver Creek Country Club Wedding
A picture of bridesmaids holding their tears at a Wedding
A mother seen holding her tears as she watches her son
A view of Wedding in progress at Silver Creek Country Club with Palm trees in the background
They overheard Boom Boom and they thought that was the signal to kiss.  Apparently not.  Note Sarah’s face after realizing the mistake.
A bride gave a puzzled look as she realized that it wasn
 
A triptych of ring sequence exchange at a Wedding at Silver Creek Country Club
It is customary in Korean Wedding tradition, the couple had to get blessing from the parents.  Usually it is very tender moments for all parties.
A triptych of ring exchange sequence at a Wedding
A collage of bride and groom embracing their parents in the middle of Wedding Ceremony
A groom seen crying after embracing his parents
A happy groom cupping his wife
a happy newly wed right after the announcement of them being husband and wife
A newly wed kisses as they walk away from the altar
a cute image of newly wed kisses while their friends smiles and cheers
A happy groom looks back and stick out his tongue to the Wedding guests
A newly cheering as they walk to their hide out place
A picture of guests being transported on a golf cart
a picturesque image of the scenery of Silver Creek Country Club
Guests congratulating the bride after her Wedding
A group picture of family making faces during the family formal session
A cute family picture hugging together
a cute picture of a husband and wife sitting on their guests chairs
a cute picture of newly weds on their guests chairs
An artistic picture of a newly wed couple with the beautiful sunset cloud in the background
A picture of a man hugging his wife on the Silver Creek scenic point
A newly wed couple poses in front of the Silver Creek fountain
A couple kisses on a golf cart with the scenic view of silver creek as a background
Sarah teaches art to young students.  For the Wedding, her students made her  thje cake toppers.  So cool.  Did I say that I love this cake.  Yes, so gorgeous.
Bride getting helped by her bridesmaids to get her train bustled
A beautiful picture of a wedding cake
A close up of Wedding Cake topper
A happy newly wed dances as they walked in for their reception announcement
A happy groom drags his new wife arount the room while doing a selfie with a selfie stick
The lady who actually introduced them got a big shout out.  Bravo!
I love tender moments like this.
These images below are the reason you need 2 experienced shooters for your Wedding.  You can get shots from different angles and perspective.
The left image below gives me the goose bump, mom and sis hugs watching the dad dance with Sarah.
As I mentioned before, I photographed this couple for their Wedding.  They recommended me to Sarah and Jason and I had the chance to meet their new baby and their whole family.  Thanks Daniel and Monica.

 

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January 5, 2017

Anna and David – Santa Cruz Beach Engagement Session

Anna and David loves to travel and name any places in the world, they probably have been there. They will be tying the knot in San Francisco’s Olympic Club and they wanted to do their Engagement Session in Santa Cruz. July is a perfect month to shoot the Santa Cruz Beach Engagement Session. So off we went to Felton to the hanging bridge. Then we haad to Santa Cruz for the the rest of the session. Here are my favorite images from their session.

A beautiful girl looking to her right shoulder to pose for the camera
A man hugs his beautiful fiance from the back while being lit by the late afternoon sunlight
A collage of a couple standing in front of a barn door
A couple standing on rock on the beach overlook to the sea
a picture of a couple sits on the rock on the beach
A collage of a man and his girlfriend on beach rock during their Santa Cruz Beach Engagement Session
A picture of the water reflection of legs of a couple kissing
A picture of the water reflection of a couple kissing
A picture of a couple walking into the sunshine
A triptych of a loving couple on the beach
A candid picture of a girl piggy backing on her boyfriend during their Santa Cruz Engagement Session
A candid picture of a man caressing his girlfriend
A picture of a man lifts his girlfriend in the water

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