San Francisco Portrait Session of Braja + Gene

Talk about surprises. I got home from a long wedding one Saturday night and notice that someone had filled out my contact form from this blog. When I opened the email, I saw that a ‘Gene Higa’ was contacting me for a portrait session in San Francisco.

First thing that came to mind was “Wow, what are the odds that someone has the EXACT same name as the internationally renowned wedding photographer , Gene Higa?” After reading the email further, it WAS really Gene Higa himself that’s contacting me! I was so stoked that I woke Giao up to tell her about it (she wasn’t very happy but got over it after I told her the news)!

For anyone in the wedding industry, Gene needs no introduction. But for everyone else, here’s a quick synopsis:

To be honest, I thought it was some elaborate prank but when I met Gene for dinner one night, all doubt was gone. We talked about business and personal stuff. To say that he is incredibly generous and easy going is an understatement.

I found out that Braja Mandala (Gene’s beautiful girlfriend) is also a talented photographer based in the San Diego.

Yep, that’s right. I have 2 amazing photographers for clients now. The pressure is on! I love it.

Braja and Gene are dream clients. They were so chill with everything and willing to do anything that was asked. The only requirement for the portrait session that they had was to make sure that I capture the parts of San Francisco that have deep, sentimental meaning to them both.  This San Francisco session is one of my top five favorite session ever!

Somehow, 4 hours passed and we ended up at Bakers Beach shooting with the sunset as a backdrop. What an incredible day.

Thank you Braja and Gene for such a wonderful time and opportunity!!

Here are some pix and a slideshow from their session. Enjoy

Beautiful couple posing on Portrero Hill
Couple strolling on Portrero Hill
Couple kissing on Portrero Hill
Beautiful girl being carried on Portrero Hill
Beautiful couple posing in front of rustic door
Beautiful couple laughing in Union Square
Beautiful couple walking streets of Union Square
Beautiful couple relaxing at Maiden Lane coffee shop
Couple kissing in front of heart in Union Square
Beautiful girl looking at heart in Union Square
Beautiful couple posing on cable car
Cute shot of couple feet in cable car
Beautiful couple walking around Union Square
Beautiful looking out of trolley car
Beautiful couple looking out San Fancisco Bay
Beautiful couple kissing on rocks of Bakers Beach
Beautiful couple lounging on Bakers Beach

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Regina White - June 10, 2010 - 2:06 PM

Love these.

Pris - June 10, 2010 - 2:50 PM

This is amazing! I’m always super inspired by your art. :)

Jaci - June 10, 2010 - 2:55 PM

Another great set, Thai! It just keeps getting better and better!

Michelle - June 10, 2010 - 7:03 PM

No pressure, right? Thai, another amazing session! Love the cable car shots!

Alicia Swedenborg - June 10, 2010 - 7:31 PM

Oh, love these photos of Gene! They really show what a great guy he his!! Great job!

Julie - June 10, 2010 - 10:35 PM

Amazing pictures! I’m definitely a fan of your work =)

lori gilliar - June 11, 2010 - 1:05 AM

gene+ann photographed our wedding and we were blessed to meet such a great soul. not only are your images spectacular and the two of them visually stunning, but you managed to capture gene’s spirit with your lens. exquisite!!!!!

Michelle Zuniga - June 11, 2010 - 5:09 AM

Beautiful images-STUNNING! What a true honor for you to photograph Gene Higa.

Bev - June 11, 2010 - 5:56 AM

what great models!!!!!!!!! LOVE these pics! good job, Thai!!!!!

SIMPLY DASHY PHOTOGRAPHY - June 11, 2010 - 6:40 AM

Thai…congrats! I bet it really must’ve been awesome to work with Gene and Braja! What an honor! Amazing work, Thai, as always. Gene and Braja, congrats on your engagement!!! =)

Bic - June 11, 2010 - 11:56 AM

Thai, I haven’t visited your blog in awhile. This set is GORGEOUS!!! I love the sensuality of the one with the heart. ;)

VC Productions - June 11, 2010 - 7:23 PM

WOW…What an honor to be chosen by Gene Higa!!

Jules Bianchi - June 11, 2010 - 7:38 PM

I love Gene & Braja!

You did such an awesome job. These are breathtaking!

Mike Danen - June 14, 2010 - 4:47 PM

Beautiful couple, great shots!

Bunn Salarzon - July 2, 2010 - 9:43 PM

I love Gene Higa! I’ve never met him, but he’s one of the coolest professionals I know; always took the time to full respond to my emails with 21 questions. LOVE HIM!!!

Bunn Salarzon - July 2, 2010 - 9:46 PM

BTW, how were you able to get the Showit slideshow this large without it being warped or slow? Whenever I try to customize my shows larger than 400×600, it yells at me. :(

alex ho - September 5, 2010 - 5:15 PM

great set, Thai! you captured gene and braja perfectly!

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