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Thank you for visiting the Sphynge Photography blog! We're a fun California couple who travel the world to craft art-inspired photographs. We capture unique emotions, passionate moments, family history wherever light is available (or we bring it with us!). So feel free to peruse, and don't be shy - say hi!

Engagement | Belen & Brian | Painted Love

Mar . 19 . 2012
I’m so excited to show you this super fun & creative engagement session! Belen & Brian aren’t just fun… they’re FUN. So...
Creative engagement session with paint
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I’m so excited to show you this super fun & creative engagement session! Belen & Brian aren’t just fun… they’re FUN. So we needed a really vibrant, fun and creative way to show off their humor and their personality. There’s nothing like splashing paint all over one another, right?

Enjoy!

Creative engagement session with paint
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Creative San Francisco wedding photographer
painting engagement session
Save the date painting photo
Painting wedding invitation
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Before and After the paint

 

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Caroline Tien-Spalding is the owner and creator of the exclusive Sphynge Photography boutique. We've been crafting artistic, painting-inspired photographs for clients around the world since 2005. Thanks for perusing - we can't wait to talk to you!
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Wedding | Jeanette & Nick | Leal Vineyards, Hollister, California

Mar . 12 . 2012
Congratulations Jeanette and Nick! Jeanette and Nick celebrated on a beautiful, sunny day at the Leal Vineyards in Hollister, California. The estate...
Celebrity wedding photographer
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Congratulations Jeanette and Nick!
Jeanette and Nick celebrated on a beautiful, sunny day at the Leal Vineyards in Hollister, California. The estate includes gorgeous houses with lovely details – their fun, sunlit celebration was followed by an amazing reception amongst wine barrels; how cool is that? Thank you Jeanette and Nick for having us and congratulations!

 

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Leal vineyard wedding details
Leal vineyard wedding details
Celebrity wedding photographer
Leal vineyard wedding details
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San Francisco wedding photographer
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San Francisco wedding photographer

 

San Francisco wedding photographer

 

San Francisco wedding photographer

 

Congratulations Jeanette & Nick for this beautiful celebration at Leal Vineyards in Hollister, California. Their gorgeous ceremony led to a celebration amongst all the wine barrels.

 

 

San Francisco wedding photographer

 

San Francisco wedding photographer

 

San Francisco wedding photographer

 

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About Caroline

Caroline Tien-Spalding is the owner and creator of the exclusive Sphynge Photography boutique. We've been crafting artistic, painting-inspired photographs for clients around the world since 2005. Thanks for perusing - we can't wait to talk to you!
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Tara and Sean | wedding | California Golf Club | South San Francisco

Jun . 21 . 2011
Tara and Sean had a wonderful wine country themed wedding at the California Golf Club in South San Francisco! The California Gold Club offers amazing...
venue review California Golf Club by San Francisco photographer Sphynge Photography
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Tara and Sean had a wonderful wine country themed wedding at the California Golf Club in South San Francisco! The California Gold Club offers amazing grounds and views wherever you turn. When you first come in, you are greeted by wonderful rows of trees and a grand entrance. The building presents itself with elegance and grace, and you have to love the welcoming fountain in front!

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venue review California Golf Club by San Francisco photographer Sphynge Photography - photo of the entrance
venue review California Golf Club by San Francisco photographer Sphynge Photography - photo of the building

There are accessible grounds in front and back of the building. For Tara and Sean’s wedding, we even had access to golf carts to roam around and pick our favorite views! That allowed both the bride and groom to take photos with their parties before the wedding without risking their significant other – or the guests – to see them before the ceremony!
The ceremony can be held outdoors or indoors. Tara and Sean were very fortunate to have lovely weather for their ceremony, so they enjoyed a very elegant outdoor wedding overlooking the green fields and trees as far as the eye could see!
After the ceremony the guests enjoyed an open bar with drinks outdoors and indoors. The bar area is situated to the left of the entrance, while the reception area is separated to the right, so that the cocktail hour can happen right next to the reception area, but guests can mingle, talk, take photos at the photobooth that was made available to them, and have fun! This relaxing time gave the bride and groom plenty of time to escape and take beautiful formal shots without being interrupted. A little quiet time after the “I dos” is very precious :)

venue review California Golf Club by San Francisco photographer Sphynge Photography close up of bride's shoes and bottom of her wedding dress
venue review California Golf Club by San Francisco photographer Sphynge Photography - bride and groom say I Do
venue review California Golf Club by San Francisco photographer Sphynge Photography formal pose of the newlywed couple with bride and groom smiling under a beautiful tree
venue review California Golf Club by San Francisco photographer Sphynge Photography - bride and groom sunset formal that is amazingly colorful

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About Caroline

Caroline Tien-Spalding is the owner and creator of the exclusive Sphynge Photography boutique. We've been crafting artistic, painting-inspired photographs for clients around the world since 2005. Thanks for perusing - we can't wait to talk to you!
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passionate | Danielle & Shaun’s wedding | San Jose City Hall, California

Mar . 02 . 2011
I love inspiration boards! This one, strong in passion with contrast of reds and blacks, showcases a wonderful venue: the San Jose Rotunda, aka San Jose...
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I love inspiration boards! This one, strong in passion with contrast of reds and blacks, showcases a wonderful venue: the San Jose Rotunda, aka San Jose City Hall. The city hall is incredibly photogenic and offers angles upon angles. The event center charges many of its services by the hour, but you have the option to just do the ceremony there or hold the reception in this gorgeous, modern building there as well.

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Danielle_and_Shaun - a wedding in San Jose City Hall and Rotunda California

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Caroline Tien-Spalding is the owner and creator of the exclusive Sphynge Photography boutique. We've been crafting artistic, painting-inspired photographs for clients around the world since 2005. Thanks for perusing - we can't wait to talk to you!
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a Japanese tea garden engagement {featured} on Beyond Beyond UK

Jan . 28 . 2011
We’re so honored to see Gary & Christine’s lovely beach and Japanese tea garden engagement featured on Beyond Beyond UK! This amazing...
Beyond Beyond UK wedding website san francisco photographer featured
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We’re so honored to see Gary & Christine’s lovely beach and Japanese tea garden engagement featured on Beyond Beyond UK! This amazing wedding and engagement website is such an inspiration to us and we’re honored to be there – click on the inspiration board to view the full feature!


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a lovely beach and japanese tea garden, romantic engagement photoshoot in San Francisco, lots of hearts for Valentine's day season

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Caroline Tien-Spalding is the owner and creator of the exclusive Sphynge Photography boutique. We've been crafting artistic, painting-inspired photographs for clients around the world since 2005. Thanks for perusing - we can't wait to talk to you!
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Justine and Craig’s wedding {featured} on Borrowed and Bleu

Jan . 20 . 2011
We’re very big fans of Borrowed and Bleu – their features of one-of-a-kind weddings is just full of inspiration and great for brainstorming...
Borrowed and Bleu wedding blog features a Sphynge Photography october wedding in Palo Alto, California at the Historic Del Monte Building
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We’re very big fans of Borrowed and Bleu – their features of one-of-a-kind weddings is just full of inspiration and great for brainstorming when you’re planning your wedding. That’s why we are so excited to announce that Justine and Craig’s October wedding in Palo Alto, California was featured today on this amazing site! Click on the image to read the full feature.

Congratulations again to Justine and Craig!

Borrowed and Bleu wedding blog features a Sphynge Photography october wedding in Palo Alto, California at the Historic Del Monte Building


Detail photos of the wonderful white and silver shoes used by the bride in Sunnyvale, California and beautiful bridal portrait with lots of contrast and an elegant classic style

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Caroline Tien-Spalding is the owner and creator of the exclusive Sphynge Photography boutique. We've been crafting artistic, painting-inspired photographs for clients around the world since 2005. Thanks for perusing - we can't wait to talk to you!
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Justin + Therese on Bow Ties & Bliss

Jan . 12 . 2011
Three in a row! What an honor! Justin & Therese’s engagement session in San Francisco was featured on Bows, Ties & Bliss! We love...
Famous San Francisco photographer Sphynge Photography published in Bows Ties & Bliss - Justin and Therese's architectural engagement session
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Three in a row!
What an honor! Justin & Therese’s engagement session in San Francisco was featured on Bows, Ties & Bliss! We love everything the blog has to feature – the DIY project session will make you want to start right away! Click on the image to go see the full feature:



Famous San Francisco photographer Sphynge Photography published in Bows Ties & Bliss - Justin and Therese's architectural engagement session

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Caroline Tien-Spalding is the owner and creator of the exclusive Sphynge Photography boutique. We've been crafting artistic, painting-inspired photographs for clients around the world since 2005. Thanks for perusing - we can't wait to talk to you!
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