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Welcome to my blog...

Thanks for visiting. So, what's going to appear here? Well, I hope to be able to post some of my favorite photos from my clients' weddings, engagement sessions, portrait sessions, or perhaps a few images that are meaningful to me personally. The hope is that you to get to know me and my photography style a little bit, even if we never get to meet in person. Also, if there is any other personal news that makes sense to post, I'll be sure to let you know.

Please feel free to leave a comment by clicking on the "add a comment" link at the bottom of each post. Also, if you click on the "Website" button at the top of this page you will be linked to my formal website.

You can also contact me directly by using the "Contact" tab on the top of the page, and I will be sure to get back to you. Thanks again.

Michael

tel: (415) 692-1978 | twitter: mikemuramoto | facebook: 809893630

Wedding photography for San Francisco, the greater Bay Area, and destinations worldwide.

Tracy & David | Wedding | Emeryville, California

Tracy by the Koi

Tracy by the Koi

Tracy and David were wed at the Fratellanza Italian Club in Emeryville, but we were able to spend a short time at a Japanese garden beforehand. Tracy was relaxed and David was eager to see her on that special day. They met each other at the garden and then we were able to get a few photos of them together before heading to the ceremony at the Fratellanza. The wedding was simple, but you could tell that they were so happy to be there with their family and friends. Tracy’s dad and wife travelled from Florida to be there, and Tracy was so happy to see him there. Also, David’s grandfather sang some traditional Italian songs during the reception and you can see him in the last photo. Here are a few images from their wedding day. Congratulations to both of them!

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Walking in the garden

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A moment together

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Hang on to me!

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Walking with Dad

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Walking the aisle

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Ready for the ceremony to begin

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I do!

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Tracy and David by the arch

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David and his girls

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Tracy and her Father

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First dance...

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Tracy and her father dancing

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Look at that smile

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Bouquet toss

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Happy landings!

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Singing the traditional songs of Italy

Taekwondo Fighters | Gold Medal Martial Arts | Foster City

Kyle in his fighting face

Kyle in his "fighting face"

Heh, OK, so maybe they are not true Olympic Gold Medalists, yet, but they are on their way through training with a true 1992 Barcelona Olympic Gold Medalist, Master Herb Perez and his incredible staff of trainers at the Gold Medal Martial Arts Center.  For me, working with children and teens is a blast since they have no problem letting you know what is on their mind. They also have no problem telling you that they “don’t like to smile.” Now, that is not often the case, as many of these young athletes were happy to smile and then give me their “fighting face.” There were also those very cute toddlers who were just happy to be there and smile as their parents cheered for them from behind my camera. Here are a few photos from my sessions there.

Gabriella with a smile

Gabriella with a smile

Kendall looking tough

Kendall looking tough

Kai ready for battle

Kai ready for battle

Aaron looking menacing

Aaron looking menacing

Serene & Ben’s Wedding Showcased | San Francisco Style Unveiled

Serene & Ben on San Francisco Style Unveiled

Serene & Ben on San Francisco Style Unveiled

I was very pleased to hear that Serene and Ben’s wedding was showcased on the San Francisco Style Unveiled website. The page displays my photographs along with a look inside to Serene and Ben’s journey to plan their exceptional wedding day. Their story gives a great overview of how much care goes into planning such an important day. Also featured are the other vendors that helped bring it all together for them. If you have a chance, take a look at their site as it has lots of great information for all of you budding brides and grooms.

The Beauty of Persia in San Francisco | Wedding | Westin St. Francis

Wedding Dress

The beauty of her wedding dress

Wedding Shoes

Wedding Shoes

Petra enjoying the afternoon sun by hotel window

Enjoying the afternoon sun by hotel window

A moment before the ceremony...

A moment before the ceremony...

Walking down the aisle

Walking down the aisle

Lavish Persian ceremony

Lavish Persian ceremony

Shaking over tarp

Shaking over tarp

Enjoying the Persian traditions

Enjoying the Persian traditions

Walking to the square

Walking to the square

On the street by the St. Francis Hotel

On the street by the St. Francis Hotel

Enjoying Union Square San Francisco

Enjoying Union Square San Francisco

The Newlyweds

The Newlyweds

Loving their new life together

Loving their new life together

Their first dance together as husband and wife

Their first dance together as husband and wife

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

This couple has asked that I not use their full names as they are very private. However, their wedding celebration was certainly full of excitement and a lot of joy. They were married at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in the San Francisco Union Square. The wedding was a mixture of Western and traditional Persian cultures. The bride was very relaxed and enjoyed the time before the wedding ceremony in their spectacular wedding suite. The weather was beautiful and they were ready to take on their special day. The ceremony table presented to them by the bride’s friends was amazing. So many Persian foods and symbols of luck and good fortune were to be seen displayed there. Although I can’t give you their names, I want to wish them both a wonderful life together and I hope you all enjoy this sample of photos.