So its the calm before the storm. Hard drive is cleaned up and ready for the new batch of footage, desk is (slowly) getting uncluttered, and I have even found time to return to the gym regularly (more than twice a week). I always look forward to this time of year as a time of catching up with the workload, the friends and the family. This year will be a challenging one for everyone, and I often retreat to the safety of my office...even if I don't need to be there. So it was little surprise today that I found myself photoshopping some pictures of our studio-cat Binky. This is his first appearance on my mostly-business blog. At 19 years old, he might not be making a long-term appearance, but we certainly hope he sticks around. He is family, after all.

Anna Marie & Dale

San Francisco is known for many wonderful things, but consistent weather is not on the short list. Driving up the coast as the fog got thicker, I was glad that this couple chose to tie the knot indoors at the Cliff House, rather than on the deck overlooking the cool-blue Pacific. However cold an windy it might have been right outside the doors, there was a wonderfully warm and inviting group of friends and family that came to watch these two exchange their vows. Anna is a wonderfully expressive and outgoing bride, and Dale could pass for Hugh Grant if he pulled off the British accent.