We are a team of three that are committed to capture every second of your special event. We love color and detail and we make sure that all elements are captured in the best light possible to enhance the beauty of the moment. We work hard to make every shoot and adventure and we guarantee you will cherish the experience as much as you will cherish the pictures!
history of the alarcon murakami team
They met back in 1995 while attending middle school in Berkeley, CA. Their passion of dancing brought them together and in 1996 they began their own dance group, Colorful Faces of Berkeley. Karla, Radha and Vicky (also known as "Sushi and Tamales") have always had an entrepreneurial and creative spirit, they led Colorful Faces of Berkeley well into 2003 with funding raised through performances and bakesales (they were known for their banana bread!). Throughout high school they dreamt of one day owning a business as a team; with their dedication and go-getter spirit they did not fail their dream.
meet the team
Vicky Alarcon
Photographer
Vicky Alarcon was born in Guatemala and raised in Berkeley, CA. She began exploring photography in high school when she took her first photography class as a ninth grader. Vicky is currently attending San Francisco State University where she studies Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. In her free time Vicky enjoys dancing and playing Capoeira.
Radha Murakami
Photographer
Radha Murakami was born and raised in Berkeley, CA. She too bagan exploring photography while attending Berkeley High School and her love for taking pictures and capturing special moments has continued to grow ever since she first shot her first picture. Radha attended UC Berkeley where she graduated with a major in Psychology in 2007. In her free time Radha enjoys spending time with her dog Bella.
Creative Director and MasterStylist
Karla Alarcon Avila was born in Guatemala and raised in Berkeley, CA. She attended UC Berkeley where she graduated with a double major in International Political Economy and Latin America Studies including a minor in Portuguese Language and Literature. Karla has a passion for anything that involves creativity and she is constantly working on different projects ranging from upholstering to jewelry making. In her spare time Karla enjoys dancing and cooking with her husband Tony.
