f3 Studios Photographers – San Francisco Wedding & Event Photographer

Marien + Patrick | Engaged! | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

July 12, 2019

I hope the summer months have been treating everyone well! I can’t believe how fast 2019 is just flying by. Another year and another set of client anniversaries! I am going to be sharing (finally) new work from the last few years that I haven’t had the time to blog or post. We are in an Instagram age now but I still think there is value in having a blog so I will continue to update mine, though it is irregular. Marien and Patrick reached out to me via Instagram about documenting their engagement and wedding about a year prior! Marien is a nurse and Patrick is an establish choreographer and dancer. His group, the Kinjaz were participants on MTV’s show America’s Best Dance Crews! They made it to the very end of the show! Seeing how they interact with each other, it was obvious these two were in love and were a perfect match!

For their engagement session, we started off at the Deyong Museum in Golden Gate Park, and then made our way over to Potrero Hill for some skyline photos before finally ending off at the iconic golden gate bridge. This shoot was ambitious but we created some truly candid and real images for them! I can’t wait to share the images from their San Francisco wedding in another post. We even got to see a live dance performance from Patrick’s dance group!

Dario Leventini is a San Francisco Corporate Event Photographer and owner of f3 Studios Photographers. We specialize in high-end weddings, socialite, and corporate events. for booking contact : dario@f3studiosphotographers.com – www.f3studiosphotographers.com – www.f3studiosevents.com – www.sanfranciscoeventphotographer.com – www.sfphotoagency.com

Engagements

Becki + Kevin | Engaged! | Tahoe City Engagement Photographer

February 15, 2019

New year, new blog post! If my blog projected real-life, I would no longer be photographing. But that is not the case! When I met Becki to hear about her wedding day, I knew that this experience was going to be one for the books! Becki & her fiancé Kevin are two of the nicest most down to earth people I have met! Kevin is a deputy sheriff and Becki is a Doctor of Physical Therapy. I should have seen it coming when it came time for their engagement shoot! They are adventurous and definitely not cookie cutter! So when they both told me they wanted to have their engagement photos done in Tahoe, their wish was my command! My colleague Barbara with Barbara Jacqueline Cinema joined us as she and her team will be handling the cinema for their wedding.

When we (Barbara and I) arrived in Tahoe, we spend the entire afternoon scouting locations for the following day. Quite honestly, it was a stressful period as we were not coming up with what we had envisioned for the following day. We always want the best for our couples and it’s always a big concern having the right location with adequate light, which we were not finding. We took a lunch break back at the hotel, did some hard research, and hit the road again with some places to check out. We were driving a long into the mountains and suddenly on the left, we hit absolute GOLD! The location we had been envisioning all along! It couldn’t have gotten us more excited!  

And did we come home with some magical imagery and footage! It was such a fun weekend, and I think I speak for both of us when I say we CANNOT wait for their wedding this October! If it is half the fun & magic we had in Tahoe, it will be off-the-hook!  

Click here to see their engagement video trailer by Barbara Jacqueline!

Events

World Economic Forum | Blockhain Barriers to Adoption | San Francisco Event Photographer

February 5, 2018

The last couple of years our studio has really ramped up our corporate line-up of clients. Something I find exciting because I have never heard a corporate job nor have most of my colleagues. So whether it be a finance, Healthcare, Biotech, FinTech, or economic event we are always bound to learn something! I was in Huntington Beach documenting a 3 day summit for BSR.org. When the WEF’s event firm had reached out to my studio for coverage of their 2 day San Francisco event, I quickly assembled a team and won the bid!

Here is some more info not he World Economic forum:

“The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a not-for-profit foundation in 1971, and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland.”

The event started off any the WEF space here in the presidio of San Francisco, with a keynote, speaker panel and breakout sessions discussing blockchain/ bitcoin and how it can improve different aspects of the economy. Shortly after everyone was invited to an after party at a gorgeous 4 story home in San Francisco’s Fillmore neighborhood. Day 2 was photographed by Dario Leventini at Terra Gallery in SOMA San Francisco.

All photos for Day 1 were taken by our associate photographer David Kim for F3 Studios Photographers.

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Lifestyle Healthcare Advertising Campaign Shoot | Adventist Health Network | Healthcare Advertising Photographer

February 1, 2018

Well, it’s my first entry of the new year! 2017 was another successful year and a very positive one only because of my colleagues, and amazing clients! I don’t really like the word client because I try to build a lasting relationship with each person I do business with. With my focus widening, I was excited when Adventist Health reached out to me to photograph an Ad campaign featuring a fellow doctor who had gone to adventist health to have a knee replacement done. Dr. Berlogosky put us ALL to shame the entire day. This guy can swim, rock climb, water ski, and golf and he does these things regularly. Needless to say it was an energetic fun day with a great team on board. I look forward to working on more projects & campaigns like this again this coming year.

Dario Leventini is a San Francisco Corporate Event Photographer and owner of f3 Studios Photographers. We specialize in high-end weddings, socialite, and corporate events. Dario Leventini is also a San Francisco Wedding Photographer. for booking contact : dario@f3studiosphotographers.com – www.f3studiosphotographers.com – www.f3studiosevents.com – www.sanfranciscoeventphotographer.com

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Presidio Foods Catering & Events | San Francisco Log Cabin | San Francisco Event Photographer

October 19, 2017

I had the pleasure of shooting for Presidio Foods Catering & Event Design at the Presidio Log Cabin in San Francisco. This was more of an editorial type shoot to showcase their catering and newly added event design services. I must say, I was quite impressed with how they transformed the space and added in touches that really made the space inviting!

With views of the golden gate as well as downtown San Francisco, the log cabin is the perfect venue for your outdoor event! With the ability to move indoors should Karl the fog roll in. Please have a look, and contact them for your catering and event design needs!

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Remy Louis XIII Cognac Private Tasting | Intercontinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco | San Francisco Event Photographer

August 7, 2017

On weekdays, I love photographing intimate events in and around San Francisco. For me, I get to photograph new people but I also chalk it up to a new educational experience every time. Wether it be a tech keynote on cyber security or in this case a private tasting of the highly coveted Louis XIII Cognac, I always look forward to the next event!

This event was a private tasting for participants who purchased their very own bottle of this cognac. Hand delivered from the cellar master from Copenhagen. It was an honor to learn about this delicacy, smell, and meet and hear cellar master Baptiste Loiseau share his knowledge and experience with us all at the Intercontinental Mark Hopkins here in San Francisco, Ca.

Some history of this cognac form Louix XIII Cognac website:

First created in 1874, LOUIS XIII Cognac is an exquisite blend of up to 1,200 grapes eaux-de-vie sourced 100% from Grande Champagne, the first cru of the Cognac region. Each eau-de-vie is matured slowly inside oak cask. Each individually numbered decanter is designed after an original 16th century metal flask, discovered on the site of the battle of Jarnac in France and is made from fine crystal for generations, mouth-blown by some of the most skilled master craftsmen.

LOUIS XIII is the embodiment of an ancestral savoir-faire, each decanter is the life achievement of generations of Cellar Masters. Since its origins in 1874, each generation of Cellar Master selects from our cellars the oldest and greatest eaux-de-vie for LOUIS XIII. Today, Cellar Master Baptiste Loiseau is setting aside our finest eaux‐de‐vie, as a legacy to his successors who will continue to blend LOUIS XIII for the next century. It is the ultimate expression of the mastery of time.

AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER

Over the decades, a mysterious communion between the air, the wood and the eaux-de-vie culminates in a magical firework of flavors and aromas, evoking myrrh, honey, dried roses, plum, honeysuckle, cigar box, leather, figs and passion fruit. Louis XIII develops intense aromas which persist more than one hour on the palate. The myriad of reflections and colors dancing in the light ranges from assertive and flamboyant golden hues to marvelous reflections of mahogany, all the way up to fiery red. “LOUIS XIII is a wave of sensations that carries you away” says Cellar Master Baptiste Loiseau.

Dario Leventini is a San Francisco | Central Valley Wedding and Event Photographer and owner of f3 Studios Photographers. We specialize in high-end weddings, socialite, and corporate events. for booking contact : dario@f3studiosphotographers.com – www.f3studiosphotographers.com – www.f3studiosevents.com

Events

Uncorked Wine & Beer | Woodbridge, Ca | California Branding Photographer

July 29, 2017

I have known Heather for a couple of years now, and have had the pleasure to work events where I am photographing and she is catering. By far one of the most amazing business people and caterers in Northern California! (http://ellescatering.com)

Food photos above from a wedding we both did on Tinsley Island!

When I got an invite to her soft opening, I couldn’t not come! Below are some photos of the evening! A gorgeous space with new life! Can’t wait to come back!

Wedding

Willy & Jenny | Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco | San Francisco Wedding Photographer

July 26, 2017

Willy and Jenny’s wedding celebration could not have been any more fairytale like. Held at The Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco, Duncan Reyes of f.Duncan Reyes Events by Design transformed the space into an elegant regal themed soiree.

From Jenny’s perfectly fitted Vera Wang gown, to the food, venue, A-list vendors, and great friends and family that flew in from all parts of the world, the day couldn’t have gone more perfect.

Here are a few of our favorite selects from their special day. Enjoy!

Wedding Planning and Event Design | Duncan Reyes, Claudia Chao and Alex Barranco – F. Duncan Reyes Events By Design

Photography | Dario Leventini – F3 Studios Photographers

Cake | Jasmine DeLung – Jasmine Rae Cakes

Catering, Hotel Accommodations and Venue | David Robinson – The Four Seasons San Francisco

Drapery | Courtney Jones – Blueprint Studios

Entertainment and Ceremony Sound (DJ) | Art De Vera

Floral Design | Nicole Peacock – Peacock & Co.

Lighting Design | Jason Mitchell – Gatsby Entertainment

Officiant | Barbara Boyd – Barbara Boyd Ceremonies

Specialty Hors d’oeuvres (Abalone Bar and Roast Suckling Pigs), Specialty Chair Covers & Table Linens | Koi Palace

Specialty Linens | Diana Cardenas – Napa Valley Linens

Videography | David Ethridge – AVR Films

Wedding Gown | Vera Wang

Dario Leventini is a San Francisco Wedding and Event Photographer and owner of f3 Studios Photographers. We specialize in high-end weddings, socialite, and corporate events. for booking contact : dario@f3studiosphotographers.com – www.f3studiosphotographers.com – www.f3studiosevents.com

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The Bates Campaign | The Village 969 Market | San Francisco Event Photographer

July 18, 2017

San Francisco is a gorgeous city to hold an event. Full of the best restaurants, caterers, venues, and event professionals in Northern California, it’s really hard to go wrong.

When Bates College out of Maine contacted me regarding event photography, I was happy to learn that I would be working with my friends from Betty Zlatchin Catering (the best family-run catering company in San Francisco)!

Bates College recently launched a $300M campaign with the slogan to “do more with more.” The event went off without a hitch. Everything from the venue, the lighting team, the catering, the staff from bates, and photography. It really was the perfect event!

Sounds cliche, but team work really makes the dream work! Here are some of my favorites!

The Dream Team

Venue :: The Village www.969market.com

Lighting :: Madrone Studios www.madronestudios.com

Catering :: Betty Zlatchin Catering www.bettyzlatchin.com

Event Photography :: f3 Studios Photographers www.f3studiosevents.com