Jackie & Tosh's Engagement Session

I have photographed the Golden Gate Bridge for various assignments, one of which is for an in-flight travel magazine cover; on some early mornings I hope to catch the fog right below the bridge, however I never saw it happen yet; and on most cases, I photograph it for engagement sessions.

One of which is Jackie & Tosh's engagement photoshoot. It was a cloudy afternoon, with the cool SF breeze with overcast sky. Here is one of the pictures, I thought of adding texture to the photo to match the overcast mood.


Since our groom is Japanese, we thought of taking a photo at the Japanese Garden, and here's my interpretation.


And here's a classic shot of Jackie & Tosh. I like this photo, because Jackie's beauty and simplicity is blooming, they look so happy, and I'm very happy with this classic shot.

Jackie & Tosh, thank you so much for a smooth afternoon.

Newlyweds First Dance Idea

If I were to re-do my wedding's first dance, Marc & I will definitely consider this one!

Jessica & Carlos

Jessica & Carlos, the chemistry between you two is very inspiring... and thanks for being so patient with me.
Had a great time processing your photos. Here are some of them.
Phoebe and I are looking forward for your wedding.

Us at Santa Clara Weekly Newspaper!

Carolyn Schuk, the associate editor of Santa Clara Weekly, featured us in the local newspaper. Big grin, when we read the paper today.

Carolyn writes, "[This is iT Photography] has an eclectic style that marries a modern sensibility with a fine art aesthetics. The results are photographs with narrative that uniquely reflect their subjects. Aviles makes the environment and setting integral to wedding and portrait pictures, preferring natural spontaneous shots rather than staged photos. Even his posed photos have a natural, unstudied feel."

Thanks Carolyn, and thanks Santa Clara Weekly for appreciating our work.
Thanks to our clients and friends and to all of you for believing in us. Your support fuels us and keeps us going.

Much love,
Marc & Phoebe

Marc wins 1st & 2nd at WPPI!

After having oohhhed and aaaahhed from viewing the winners gallery of WPPI competitions last year, Marc and I thought we'll give it a shot.

Marc entered 2 photos for the landscape/nature category, and guess what, he bagged the 1st and 2nd place! what a blessing!

WPPI is a huge international organization which holds the one of the biggest (may i say) photography international conference and trade show, bringing together 11,000+ photographers.
I entered the Portraits category where i got an accolade of excellence. :) Marc garnered 3 Accolades of Excellence on the Engagement/Illustrative/Pets categories.

Yosemite (1st Place)


The Valley of Fire, Las Vegas (2nd Place)


Phoebe's Accolade of Excellence - Zarina (Portraits)


Marc's Accolade of Excellence - Armageddon (Illustrative)


Marc's Accolade of Excellence - Waiting (Pets)