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Inside Anthology Day: A Look Behind the Lens

Anthropic CPO Mike Krieger & Menlo Venture Partner Tim Tully

I had the pleasure of photographing an event hosted by Menlo Ventures at the Anthropic Headquarters in San Francisco. There was great energy in the room as Anthropic’s team walked founders through the incredible capabilities of Claude Code—showcasing how AI can accelerate ideation and innovation.

One of the highlights of the day was a fireside chat with Anthropic CPO and Instagram Co-Founder, Mike Krieger, who shared insight into the future of AI and product design. It was an inspiring afternoon full of collaboration, curiosity, and big ideas.

Check out Menlo Ventures’ recap of the day for more behind-the-scenes moments and reflections from the event.

Agentblazer Ranch Opens at Salesforce Tower

Last week, I had the privilege of photographing the grand opening of Agentblazer Ranch on the 7th floor of Salesforce Tower. The event was a lively celebration featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a unique mocktail bar with creations from Einstein, and plenty of excitement throughout the space.

Guests enjoyed innovative mocktails while mingling and capturing moments with the Salesforce mascots, who roamed the floor posing for photos. The energy in the room was electric as the ribbon was cut, marking the official launch of this dynamic new experience.

This event was a joy to document. The combination of stunning city views, enthusiastic guests, and creative details made for some truly memorable images. Whether it was candid reactions, group shots, or the mascots bringing smiles to attendees, every moment told a story. Stay tuned for more event highlights, and if you need professional photography for your next corporate gathering, let’s connect!

Capturing the Heart of Heirloom Cities: A Collaboration with Heirloom Project

Sri Bodanapu - Founder of Heirloom Project

Recently, I had the pleasure of collaborating with the team at Heirloom Project on their newest endeavor, Heirloom Cities. This project celebrates urban culture and heritage, with the first edition focusing on the dynamic city of Mumbai. As part of the process, I provided both headshots and a video that help tell the story behind this unique book.


Through striking visuals and compelling narratives, Heirloom Cities aims to showcase the neighborhoods, traditions, and people who define Mumbai’s character. It was a truly rewarding experience to contribute to such a creative venture, and I’m excited to see the final product come to life. Stay tuned—this is one you won’t want to miss.

Capturing the Storm: A Rain-Soaked Shoot on Mt. Tamalpais with Michael Lax

Last week, I had the opportunity to shoot with the incredibly talented photographer Michael Lax, known for his stunning landscape and automotive photography. Michael thrives in the elements, always chasing the perfect shot in rain, fog, and rugged terrain.

For this shoot, he was hoping for rain and Mother Nature more than delivered. On the day of our session, an atmospheric river swept through, drenching Mt. Tamalpais in heavy rainfall. Instead of retreating, we embraced the storm, capturing some truly breathtaking images that highlight the raw beauty of nature in extreme weather.


The experience was unforgettable soaked to the bone, surrounded by mist and motion, we created something special. Stay tuned for more shots from this incredible day!






Builder Day 2024

Had a great time photographing Builder Day 2024 hosted by Menlo Ventures & Anthropic. Amazing to see all the different use cases for AI!!

https://menlovc.com/perspective/tripling-down-on-anthropic-why-were-excited-to-continue-investing-in-the-leader-in-the-future-of-ai/

Brazil Trip to Rio de Janeiro

For the past year and a half I have been training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. It has already been a life changing journey. I just recently returned from a trip to Brazil with my coach Romulo Melo and other teammates from the gym. 

The Romulo Melo team training at Gracie Tijuca

The Romulo Melo team training at Gracie Tijuca

The trip was an incredible experience. I got to combine multiple passions of mine into one experience. Training Jiu-Jitsu in the evenings at Gracie Tijuca left us the daytime to explore the beautiful city of Rio and capture landscape photographs of it stunning landscapes. 

Copacabana Beach with Sugar Loaf in the distance

Copacabana Beach with Sugar Loaf in the distance

Ipanema Beach and Two Brothers Mountain

Ipanema Beach and Two Brothers Mountain

My favorite views of the city came from the top of Sugar Loaf. At 1,299 feet tall it is the perfect place to view the city at sunset. Looking west you can see the city tucked into the mountains and the famous beaches and ocean and of course standing tall above the city is the world famous Christ the Redeemer statue! 

Sugar Loaf from Red Beach 

Sugar Loaf from Red Beach 

Rio from the top of Sugar Loaf

Rio from the top of Sugar Loaf

Enjoying the sunset from the Sugar Loaf observation deck

Enjoying the sunset from the Sugar Loaf observation deck

Sunset from Sugar Loaf

Sunset from Sugar Loaf

Christ the Redeemer as the sun sets

Christ the Redeemer as the sun sets

Too see more of the trip you can check out my friends video recap: How to Have the Perfect Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Vacation

Yosemite Valley - Panorama

I always find that certain places are too spectacular to capture in a single photograph. In these cases it becomes time to stitch together a panoramic photograph. This past January I was in Yosemite Valley early in the morning trying to capture some great shots. I started up at the Tunnel View but the fog was to thick for anything to be seen clearly.

I decided to drive back down into the valley and give the sun a little more time to rise. While driving through the valley the sun began to burn away the fog, making it look like the mountains where steaming. The effect was incredible and I feel this shot does a good job of capturing the morning magic!

 

Coin-Operated

Last Wednesday I shot another event. This time it was about using sales compensation as a growth accelerant. The conversation was very interesting, it is always nice to be able to learn on the job. 

More images from the event can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.966137416754611.1073741844.143600602341634&type=3 

Pre-Crunchies Cocktail Party

For the third year in a row, I had the opportunity to photograph the Pre-Crunchies cocktail party for Menlo Ventures. It was a great event and always exciting to hear about the crazy new ideas people have. 

You can see the rest of the images from the event here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.966137416754611.1073741844.143600602341634&type=3

Real Estate Photography - Bayshore

Had a blast getting up this morning and shooting sunrise from the Bayshore area of San Francisco, right by where Candlestick used to be. Always a pleasure to get up early and be treated to a beautiful sunrise when you wake up early!


Amazing Weekend in Yosemite

Thank you Torrey Fox @TORREYFOXPHOTOGRAPHY for the amazing photo

Thank you Torrey Fox @TORREYFOXPHOTOGRAPHY for the amazing photo

Just got back from a long weekend in Yosemite Valley. Had the special opportunity of being able to stay at the Ahwahnee Hotel before they change the name :(

Friday morning during the trip was really special. The morning started out foggy & cold but as the sun came up it began to burn away the fog making it look like steam was burning away on the mountains. 

I hope everyone enjoys the pictures as much as I did taking them.