Thank you for visiting Redwood Rose Photography! Since my childhood, I've had a passion for capturing images. I fell in love with photography when I got my first camera at 11 years old. My uncle was a photographer for National Geographic and my grandpa owned a newspaper, so I had plenty of good influences. I was fortunate that my high school had a great darkroom, and I became known as the "photographer for everything". I received a photography scholarship and continued on to earn my degree in photography, working for the local newspapers and producing many award winning fine art and documentary photos. In the last several years, my focus has been on creating images of weddings and other special events in the Bay Area and beyond, as well as unique portraits for individuals or groups. My approach is artistic, documentary, genuine, creative.
I've always been dedicated to the pursuit of authenticity and beauty in my craft, from black & white film to modern digital mediums. No matter the subject, I will always strive to make images that are both timeless and moving, real yet unreal, beautiful and truthful. If you are looking for candid and carefree, intimate and moving, you've come to the right place. Let's make your vision come to life!
Briana Di Mara
Client Testimonials
"We are so glad we chose Briana to photograph our wedding! Her calm presence was so helpful to me, and she worked with the wedding party and our families effortlessly. The photos she took truly captured the day and came out beautifully! We couldn't be more happy and wholeheartedly recommend Redwood Rose Photography for wedding photography!"
-Melissa, Oakland
"Briana is a wonderful human being. Working with her on our photoshoot was a great experience from start to finish. From finding the location, to helping everyone feel at ease during the photoshoot, to editing, she was easy to work with and highly professional. I recommend her fully."
-Eliyahu, Berkeley
"We highly recommend Briana as a photographer for events and publicity photo shoots! We hired her for our band photos, and she came prepared with ideas for the setting, style, and the perfect location that we couldn't have found ourselves. The photographs were artistic and classy, AND she is a real treat to work with . . . So encouraging and candid and charming."
-Rachel, San Francisco
"As a professional dancer, having high quality, captivating photos is absolutely essential. Briana has an incredible touch with the camera and understands how to capture movement, subtlety and emotion in a profound way. Her warm, calm and confident energy helps one feel totally relaxed and camera friendly. I would highly recommend her for both specialized photo shoots as well as special events that require a sensitive and detail oriented eye."
-Miriam, Berkeley