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Capturing authentic, bright moments as you are…
My goal is to help visually encourage interaction and build trust with a genuine feel, where words are unable to.

ENJOY THE RIDE

Time, experiences, & memories are what matter most - grateful to be enjoying the ride!

My journey infusing photography & bike work set in motion when I was 12-years-old taking photos with a disposable camera of my friends riding BMX bikes. The two passions evolved into 15+ years as a photographer & 20+ years of bike shop expertise - 14 of those as part-owner & manager of a bike, ski, & snowboard shop. I bring a Bachelor of Science degree in Visual Communication Design with a deep understanding of the content & creative direction a company intends to communicate with. A single photo can be a customer’s first impression with a company - my goal is to help visually encourage interaction and build trust with a genuine feel, where words are unable to.

I put my heart into everything I do. My intention is making shoots simple & fun for you, while documenting to offer the feeling of re-living the experience. This is followed by meticulous attention to detail editing in post-production. From shooting lifestyle & product photos for Social Print Studio, large-scale events, 250+ person weddings, engagement & family sessions, commercial work for custom hand-built bikes, professional BMX riders, small businesses, to newborns at UCSF, I have a love for new experiences & working with people.

After 15 years in San Francisco, my lovely wife Allie, who is a NICU Nurse at UCSF, & I moved to Novato (where we both grew up) to raise our kiddos, Adeline, Elliott, Amelia, & pup Acadia. My heart & soul are forever inspired by exploring these two beautiful landscapes.

A single photo can be a customer’s first impression with a company - my goal is to help visually encourage interaction and build trust with a genuine feel, where words are unable to.

SELECTED CLIENTS

• VIONIC SHOES
• FACEBOOK
• UCSF BELLA BABY
• CABLE TECH
• VMWARE
• GLEAN EDUCATION
• SOCIAL PRINT STUDIO
• LAURA CHENEL
• MARIN FRENCH CHEESE
• NEUHAUS METALWORKS
• RIVER BEND RESORT
• OLD TOWN SPORTS
• PARADIGM GENERAL CONTRACTORS
• CREAM & THE CROP CHEESE SELECTIONS
• TRATTORIA CONTADINA
• FINNEGAN’S MARIN

WHAT’S FACTORED INTO PRICING

15+ years of a trained eye, craft, & the mindfulness to be in the right moment & light at the right time

• Editing in post-production - this is the most time consuming element. Each photo is individually hand-edited. I guarantee you to have meticulously edited photos that translate beautifully in digital & print.
• Consistent & timeless editing style that will stand the test of time
• Delivery of photos to you in a thoughtfully designed high-res online gallery, connected to a professional print lab
• Full gallery sent to you - I do not hold photos hostage. We often end up with more & you deserve to have the bonus photos beyond the highlights
• Time involved with our email or phone communication + invoicing
• Travel time to Marin & SF locations

Delivery is designed with seamless convenience for you.

DELIVERY

• All photos delivered to you in a high-res online gallery via email with download pin
• The gallery offers a beautiful layout with the ability to share & print the photos from a professional print lab with ease
• Each photo you receive is individually hand-edited in post-production with attention to detail
• File names are numerically & alphabetically organized for simplicity
• Turnaround times listed below in Pricing

-"I needed some new headshots for marketing events and conference agendas, as well as for a new podcast we were launching. Colby took the best photos of me that I've ever had, period! They are professional and perfect for the use cases in mind, but also feel more natural and relaxed than any I've had taken before. He's the only person I'll get headshots from in the future!"

-Cable Tech
"Colby has done quite a few photoshoots for my company and is always a pleasure to work with. He always provides excellent direction to those being photographed and his understanding of our photo needs is top notch. His dedication to being a true professional is obvious, and I wouldn't hesitate to use him in the future for our photography needs."

-Neuhaus Metalworks
“Colby took photos for our Christmas card. We not only got beautiful family photos to send out, we printed many to hang on our walls. Colby chose the perfect location at an ideal time--the Golden Gate Bridge in the background at sunset--and the results were wonderful. Colby has a naturally calm demeanor and the skill to capture young children in motion and at rest. (And the foresight to bring snacks!) Highly recommend Colby. He was wonderful to work with and he captured us all in a good light.”

-Vernier Family
“We had such a wonderful experience with Colby! He captured beautiful, natural moments and had an incredible way of making our kids feel relaxed and comfortable the entire time. The photos turned out absolutely stunning.”

-Maltby Family
"Colby is amazing to work with! I've worked with him for people/event, cafe/food photos and landscape/farm/animals. He is so kind he can make any client feel at ease, he's fast with edits and overall really great to work with! "

-Laura Chenel
“Working with Colby was a wonderful experience. Prior to the shoot, he made the process easy by providing multiple location and timing ideas, flexible pricing and scheduling, and handling all the logistics. During the shoot, his warmth and enthusiasm created a comfortable atmosphere where we could take photos that truly reflect our relationship. The final photos are some of our favorites; we used them as decoration at our rehearsal dinner and now proudly display them in our home. He will be our first choice for any future photography project.”

—Katy & Cody Killian

PRICING

FAMILY OR ENGAGEMENT SESSION

ONE HOUR

• A calm adventure in a beautiful location capturing moments to last a lifetime
• Perfect amount of time for a variety of photos & backgrounds
• Blend of lifestyle, posed, & candid, capturing organic moments
• Includes a set of approximately 60+ high resolution photos at 1-2 locations
• Typically meet 1 hour before sunset or early morning for soft lighting
• Turnaround time is 1-2 weeks for final edited photos delivered to you

$650
FAMILY OR ENGAGEMENT SESSION

HALF HOUR

• Short & sweet - enough time at a beautiful location to capture those
memories that will last a lifetime
• Blend of lifestyle, posed, & candid, capturing organic moments
• Includes a set of approximately 40+ high resolution photos at 1 location
• Typically meet 1 hour before sunset or early morning for soft lighting
• Turnaround time is 1-2 weeks for final edited photos delivered to you

$525
WEDDING

FULL DAY (APPROX. 10-12 HOURS)

• Offering a calm presence capturing the best moments of your entire day - this covers everything you need from getting ready, first look, setting, pre-ceremony, ceremony, family photos, cocktails, dinner & speeches, golden hour, first dances, cake, & dancing
• Blend of lifestyle, posed, & candid, capturing organic moments
• Includes pre-planning + location scouting
• Set of approximately 800+ high resolution photos
• Sneak Peek delivered within 48 hours of your wedding
• Turnaround time is 4-5 weeks for final edited photos delivered to you

$6000
ELOPEMENTS

HALF DAY (APPROX. 4-5 hours)

• Capturing the best moments of your elopement - this covers everything you need from your arrival, ceremony, and celebratory photoshoot afterwards
• Blend of lifestyle, posed, & candid, capturing organic moments
• Includes pre-planning + location scouting
• Set of approximately 200+ photos at a 1-2 locations
• Sneak Peek delivered within 48 hours of your wedding
• Turnaround time is 3-4 weeks for final edited photos delivered to you

$3000

LET’S WORK TOGETHER

Response time is typically within 24 hours (occasionally on weekends if we’re not too busy with the family!)