Aras married Ellen at St. John Armenian Apostolic Church at San Francisco, and this is one of many hugs that followed. I don’t see this type of brotherhood every day, or even every other Saturday during wedding season. When I do, I’m overjoyed to think of my own brothers and the great male friends I have, and I’m glad to know that this strength of friendship exists in the world. It was my first time shooting a St John Armenian Church Wedding; I was elated to experience the dramatic lighting and interesting neighborhood of another iconic San Francisco church. After I took this photo, we made our way up to Twin Peaks and then to the Embarcadero for some portraits, before a magnificent reception at the Omni Hotel, in the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District.

You can see more photos from this wedding at this link: St John Armenian Church Wedding & Omni Hotel SF Wedding Reception

You can also see Ellen and Aras’ engagement photos here: San Francisco Rooftop and Downtown Engagement Session