We just finished our latest ad campaign photo shoot and wow, did it turn out great! Our beautiful model, Ellen, really stole the show. Well in addition to the jewelry of course. ;) And on the other hand, she couldn’t have looked so haute if it weren’t for the fabulous Maria from Professional Makeup Artistry. Maria did such a great job and we were able to create many looks with Ellen from 50′s Glam to Rocker Chic! Lastly, but certainly not least, Jen of Jennifer Skog photography is one of the most amazing (and super cool!) photographers I’ve ever worked with. I am fascinated by photography (ask Jen- I brought my camera along too and she was giving me tips!) We both decided in our next lives that she’d be the jewelry designer and I’d be the photographer. I like it! Make sure to check out Jen and Maria’s websites. They are both the top make up artists and photographers in the Bay. In addition to your wedding, they’ve collaborated together on a Boudoir project. You have got to see these photos! http://www.jenniferskog.com/boudoir/
They are STUNNING!!! This would be the best gift ever for your fiance. I am thinking an anniversary present may be in order for my hubby… ;) Thanks again Maria and Jen! We loved working with you and are so excited for the photos! PHOTOS COMING SOON!
Links: Jennifer Skog {Skog as in Vogue}
  • Jennifer Skog Oh my gosh! I just read this!!!! Ditto to you! I had so much fun and can't wait to play again! (01.09.09, 06:50PM)


Our good friend, and local SF based Photographer, Gene Higa, recently completed this amazing photo shoot! All of the accessories seen in this photo shoot are designed by Haute Bride and available at our San Francisco Bridal Salon.

A great shot of our new B442 pearl cuff bracelet with handmade Swarovski Brooch.

A shot with San Francisco’s finest is always necessary…

Love this picture of the Ribbon Brooch headband! Not sure of the designer of this gown,
but it looks like an Alvina Valenta?

Love the versatility of this piece.
It can be worn as a necklace or a dramatic back piece!


About the photo shoot: (In Gene’s words)
Robert Evans and Curt Appanovich the creators of
photography mentor were in San Francisco last week, for the Photo-fusion Tour. Some of you may know of Robert Evans, he shot Tom Cruise + Katie Holmes and Brad Pitt’s first wedding to Jennifer Aniston a couple of years back. Amazing! They were kind enough to ask me to do a wedding model photoshoot. Photography Mentor is a educational website for the up and coming or seasoned wedding photographer. Photography Mentor is one of the best social medias out there for wedding photographers in San San Francisco and abroad. Jaime Dollaga is THE amazing San Francisco based model who was happy to be my bride for the day. Armando Sarabia got her do up and glammed up her make up. All of her amazing handmade jewelery was from Lindsie Jones of Haute Bride and Jose gave me the dress. Thanks everyone for the hook up.

About Gene…
Recently named, One of the Top ten Wedding Photographers in the World, Gene Higa travels the world doing what he loves, photographing weddings near and far, and is one of the most sought-after destination wedding photographers today. Originally from Los Angeles, Gene makes his home in San Francisco, but calls the world his office. Gene has been commissioned to photograph weddings all over the world, including Spain, Philippines, Peru, India, Italy, Greece, Hawaii, Jamaica, Thailand, Brazil, Barbados, Mexico, as well as across the United States. His images have been featured in Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Elegant Bride, Your Wedding Day magazine, Modern Bride, The Knot Weddings, and the last 15 consecutive issues of Destination Weddings & Honeymoons magazine, including landing the cover image of the magazine’s 2008 special issue. In 2007, 2008, and 2009 The Knot voted Gene as the “Best of Weddings Pick” for Northern California. A WPPI platform speaker, he has been profiled in Rangefinder magazine, Photo District N
Text Color

ews and Studio Photography magazine. He is sponsored by Bay Photo Lab,Cypress Albums, Pickpic, Boda Bags, Albums Unlimited and liveBooks. Gene also teaches and shares his approach to shooting weddings with professional photographers across the country, inspiring a new generation of photographers to reach for the stars.

Check out Gene’s website!

  • Hussey Photography WOW!!
    she's gorgeous! awesome work Gene!
    these pix came out amazing!!!

    -Tim (22.07.09, 05:07PM)

A friend of ours in Southern California sent us this picture… it’s from photographer Amy Squires, and features our T158 Hudson Side brooch tiara. We love how they have styled the model with our headband! Very Creative!

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