I recently had the pleasure of photographing a beautiful wedding at St. Peter and Paul Church in San Francisco, otherwise known as “The Italian Cathedral of the West.” This church is in fact, the Italian-American cultural center of the Bay Area. It is so old world looking, so old world feeling… you just plain feel like you are in Italy, especially if you attend one … Read more »
Christophe Genty is a Wine Country Wedding Photographer who works through out both Sonoma and Napa Valleys. His studio is located in Napa where he is available for consultations.
I just finished shooting the most incredible elopement of all time. Jodi and Darius’s wedding day, was so well thought out… so beautifully executed. Each and every one of the Napa Valley locations we chose to … Read more »
Rosemary Kempton has written a lovely article about me and my life’s work of photography, published on the front page of the Arts & Entertainment section of the Napa Valley Register, April 19, 2012. The article is titled, “The world through his lens: Napa photographer of French descent tries to uplift people.”
In the article, Kempton discusses how, through the art of photography, I give … Read more »
I just worked with the most beautiful couple, Marcie and Augie, who married at The gorgeous Citizen Hotel. This exclusive, boutique hotel is located in the heart of downtown Sacramento. The cosmopolitan venue suited the couple's personalities very well. Both the ceremony and the reception were held in a gorgeous, enclosed, rooftop location with spectacular views of the sunset as well as the California Capital. The views were breathtaking from every angle.
Just the word, “elope” evokes thoughts of a clandestine meeting by the old oak tree to run-off with a secret lover to marry. My mind reels and my heart skips a beat. In the old days, a couple would elope if they were running away from something or someone…
These days, elopements happen all the time, and the definition of the word itself has changed. … Read more »
With the influx of amazing photographic technology available to anyone who can afford the luxury, so comes the influx of amateur photographers doing the work of professionals. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love that so many people have taken photography to be their new passion, but not anyone can do professional work, even though they may own a professional camera. There are several times … Read more »
I was fortunate to be chosen as the photographer for the very exclusive wedding of a couple from Philadelphia, at Cline Vineyards, and it was absolutely stunning. The groom proposed in Paris, and they decided to have a Wine Country wedding with a French theme. It was breathtaking.
Cline Cellars is a 350-acre estate at the southern tip of Sonoma County where the Mayacama Mountains … Read more »
Julia and Kevin’s wedding at Vintner’s Golf Club in Yountville was so much fun, I just had to write about it and share the photographs. The couple now lives in Flat Rock, Michigan, but they both grew up in the Bay Area. She wanted to have the wedding back at home so she could share her gorgeous Napa Valley Wine Country with her friends and … Read more »
We just had the most amazing newly wed photography session in San Francisco with an adorable couple. It was a combined newly wed shoot as well as a Trash-the-Dress shoot. And wow, did we have a great day.
During one of the longest, most gorgeous days of June, I was privileged to photograph Abby and Loren’s stunning wedding at Relais du Soleil.
This spectacular wedding venue in Glen Ellen is nestled in Nuns Canyon, at the base of the Mayacamas, the mountain range that separates Napa from Sonoma. The 120 acre country estate is a natural paradise, complete with a turn-of-the-century farm … Read more »