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Hi! I'm Tristan Tom, a San Francisco Bay Area based photographer shooting mostly portraits, lifestyle, stock and commercial. This blog follows both my personal and professional life. Like most, I’ve got opinions and musings on a diverse range of subjects, some of which will be featured throughout the blog along with my photographic endeavors. I encourage you to leave comments on anything you see or read here. And, tell a friend about it too! Also, here's a short bio.

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Category Archives: architecture

A Mini Cooper and a house

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Court Des Anges at Disneyland

I was at Disneyland last week and snapped this quick shot of The Court Des Anges there.  This is a good place for engagement or wedding photos, or to just get some peace and quiet while at the park.
Located near the exit to Pirates of The Caribbean, I understand the relaxing courtyard and staircase is...

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A kool kitchen

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Modern living – Berkeley, California

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March 12, 2009 - 7:38 pm Craig Ferguson - I love the lines and contrast in this shot. Well done.

March 17, 2009 - 7:40 pm Tristan - Thanks Craig.

Interiors of my Uncle’s House

I had Thanksgiving over at my Uncle Doug and Aunt Tami’s house (an annual tradition) and what follows are a few interior shots I made of the home at times in between visiting with family and eating (which wasn’t that much time). Uncle Doug designed and built the house. He’s an architect in San Francisco.
The first...

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December 3, 2008 - 9:30 am Andy Cornett - Hi! Fantastic pictures - I'm just itching to explore that house! My wife and I are having a disagreement over the first picture, though - it is very intriguing. Is the floor of the kitchen/island area on the same level as the floor under the two chairs in the foreground? Or is it raised? And that bathroom is just stunning. Andy

December 3, 2008 - 9:40 am Tristan - @Andy-The kitchen is on a higher level :)

December 6, 2008 - 10:29 am Ted Koolaide - Very Nice Work

The Tower Bridge, Sacramento California

The Tower Bridge in Sacramento, California.

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A couple of Real Estate photos

I do Real Estate photos from time to time. Here are a couple of recent exterior shots of a charming Dominican Victorian in San Rafael, California:

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August 27, 2008 - 3:41 pm Brittany - I want to live here

The Golden Gate Bridge & San Francisco Scenes

Here are a few of my favorite images that I’ve photographed from around San Francisco.
The Golden Gate Bridge in Fog – taken from the Marin Headlands turnoff at about 9:00AM, just as a heavy fog layer was burning off in the morning sun:

Golden Gate Bridge with Bicycle. This was taken from Fort Point, pre 9/11/2001....

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June 27, 2008 - 5:50 pm christina LeMarr - OMG these are AMAZING!!! Breath taking!! (is that supposed to be one word?...) Mostly film?? I love these!! Wonderful!!

June 27, 2008 - 7:22 pm Tristan - @christina LeMarr: Thanks. Yes, these were all shot on film except the last one.

June 4, 2009 - 12:24 am niamh - curious about the last photo of the painted ladies.

June 4, 2009 - 3:54 pm Tristan - If you are interested in a print or have any questions, feel free to use the 'get in touch!' link at the top of the page.

June 4, 2009 - 5:54 pm Tristan - If you are interested in a print, feel free to use the 'get in touch!' link at the top of the page.

Cool San Francisco Building – Contemporary Jewish Museum by Daniel Libeskind

I was out shopping the other day and passed by the new Contemporary Jewish Museum building (Daniel Libeskind).
Cool architecture:

UPDATE 6/7/08 – The museum officially opened today.

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Disney Concert Hall, Los Angeles

Here is my take on the Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles:

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