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Berkeley Engagement | Zak & Jessica

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While we are going down memory lane here, this was one of my favorite engagement sessions more than ten months ago. It's crazy how time flies and now Zak and Jessica are happily married! Jessica and I quickly became good friends as we share the same love for God, and squealing over cute dogs. One of my first memories of Zak during our college years was his regular orders of calzones at Gypsy's Trattoria Italiana. These two are so fun to hang out with, and I am thankful to have the privilege of spending a wonderful afternoon in Berkeley with them. 

Photos by Stephanie for Nathalie Cheng Photography.

Local | Temescal Alley, Oakland, CA

Ever since starting this journal, it has been so fun and sweet to look back on this year and see the adventures shared with friends and loved ones. Temescal Alley is tucked towards the north side of Oakland, that is filled with local shops and creative vibes. A group of us who shared the same interest in photography decided to take a little adventure around our local neighborhood in Oakland! We first picked up some refreshing cold brew at The CRO cafe, and windowed shopped at Walrus, where they house and repurpose vintage items. Afterwards, we spent a good while going gaga over the beautiful air plants and succulents at Crimson Horticulture Rarities. I was sold and immediately took a little air plant with me! We then ended on a sweet note at Curbside Creamery. If you're looking for an afternoon date with friends or a significant other, Temescal Alley is a great place to stop by!

Metropolitan Links Wedding | Jason & Diana

It's amazing how fast time flies, but still so sweet to look back at the vows that Jason and Diana made five months ago at the Metropolitan Links in Oakland, CA. I have known Jason since high school, and this wedding in particular is one that is close to my heart. Diana and I share the same weakness in loving cute, furry kitties. In college, she also taught me how to knit - which led to my first handmade scarf for my husband! I am thrilled to share a couple of snippets of their special day.

Photos by Stephanie for Nathalie Cheng Photography