Villa Montalvo in Saratoga is just one of those magical places to have a wedding at. Originally the house of James Duval Phelan a mayor of San Francisco and then US Senator, the house and surrounding area are really a picture perfect place to get married at. There are so many little areas around here to photograph that are a never ending source of artistic inspiration. We had a amazing wedding out there earlier in the year and here are just a few of my favorites:

– Mark
Fine Art Wedding Photography

I really can’t get enough of photographing weddings and especially when I have such great clients. It really is amazing to be around couples that truly care and love each other. When you can feel it right when you meet them you know its real. Natalie and Matt’s wedding in Carmel Valley was just a perfect day, they are such a cute couple together and super sweet. You can tell that they have a love for each other that is real and strong. Congrats guys and thanks for having me as a part of your wonderful day!

Here is a quick little peek at some of the highlights of their wedding in Carmel.

– Mark

Dan and Katie had such a amazing wedding at Villa Montalvo in Saratoga. Such a happy couple with a great group of family and friends, it was just a picture perfect day. Thanks Dan and Katie for having us as a part of your day and congratulations!!!! Here is just a small peek at the day:

– Mark
Fine art wedding photography

The Mountain Winery up in Saratoga is a venue that I have photographed many weddings and just love to work out there. Over the past few years they have redone the location with some renovations which has really transfored the place to be a beautiful location for a wedding. There is so much variety up there that as an artist I love to use for images. Great views of the city, cool archways with the main building, lots of trees and natural beauty and of course vines. I have been out there twice in the last few weeks for weddings and have some great images to come. Here is a quick highlight reel from David and Janices wedding at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, congrats guys!

Mountain Winery Wedding Photography from mark stagi on Vimeo.

– Mark
Fine Art Wedding Photography

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One thing that definitely defines my artwork is passion. Really when it comes down to it passion drives us all. It pushes up beyond our limits and makes us reach for the sky. Here is a little insight into me and the art that I create.

I am passionate…

Passionate for moments, passionate for life, passionate for laughing, singing and dancing (my dancing may be pretty bad, and my wife may get a little embarrassed when we are out in public but I will tear up any dance floor. It usually won’t look pretty but i’ll always have a smile on my face). I love the saying “La Dolce Vita” in Italian translated means the Sweet life. Waking up in the morning with a fresh breath of air, enjoying the gifts God has provided me and the beauty that lies all around me are inspirational to me. I love the little smiles my daughter gives me when she wakes up. I love watching the trees move outside dancing to the wind while I sip on a Mocha. I am passionate for capturing life through my camera’s lens.

One thing that I have always been passionate about in my photography since my teens was capturing those perfect moments. For me that perfect image is always right in between moments when people put their guard down and are just being real, being themselves. I have always loved how photography can capture so much emotion and that perfect image can just bring you right back into the day. Photography for me will always be a way to capture life & to tell stories.

For most of you that really know me or have seen me work know that when I am shooting I get into the shot. I always want to capture the fun of the day and am usually laughing, smiling and crying along with the rest of the family. I was editing a shoot from last month and came across a shot that my 2nd photographer took of me while we were shooting a few bridal party images. This image brought me back to the fun of the day and really got me to remember why I do what I do, it’s not just a job its a passion.

– Mark
Fine Art Wedding Photography

And I always have to include a wedding shot in a post