Outdoor wedding ceremony under a white pergola decorated with yellow and white floral arrangements at Oceana Hotel and Spa in Half Moon Bay.
Bride and Groom walking through Half Moon Bay.
Oceano Hotel and Spa Wedding in Half Moon Bay:


A Joyful Return to Celebrating Love It’s been such a joy to see wedding venues reopening across California, and even more exciting to be back doing what I love most, photographing couples on one of the most meaningful days of their lives. Last Saturday, I had the pleasure of returning to one of my favorite coastal wedding venues: The Oceano Hotel and Spa in Half Moon Bay Harbor.


As a San Francisco Bay Area wedding photographer, I always look forward to shooting at this stunning location. With the Pacific Ocean just steps away and the harbor breeze rolling in, the views are unmatched and so is the light. Shannon and Charlie celebrated their wedding surrounded by family, joy, and sunshine, with everyone vaccinated and finally able to embrace and laugh together again.


It felt like more than a wedding, it felt like a homecoming. After so much time apart, the love that’s quietly endured through the past year finally had the space to shine out loud. The smiles were big, the hugs were long, and every moment was a reminder that love truly never stops.

Newlyweds walk through a field of wildflowers during their wedding photo session at Oceana Hotel and Spa in Half Moon Bay.