It was a close call — just a week before their SF City Hall elopement date, Samantha and Will caught COVID and nearly had to cancel, but luckily fully recovered just in time! They brought along their son (who, as I’d find out, prefers to be addressed as Sergeant Cooper) and Samantha’s parents to celebrate with them. Aside from playing the role of a very adorable ringbearer [ read more … ]

Michael & Lauren’s story began back in 2018. They first met online, and after a very memorable first date that stretched for four hours (!), it became clear that something special was brewing. Since then, we’ve had the honor of documenting several of their big milestones: first, their proposal in the spring of 2022 up in the Marin Headlands, then their fall engagement photos at Mt Tam, and finally, their beautiful wedding at Viansa Sonoma this summer. [ read more … ]

This was definitely the most last-minute engagement shoot I’ve ever shot — Jason reached out to us on Thursday night, and we shot this set of beach engagement photos in Half Moon Bay less than 24 hours later! I’m super glad it worked out as I had a great time with this energetic and stylish couple, and the results turned out fantastic! [ read more … ]

Over the past year and a half, we’ve had a truly splendid time following Connie and Wilmer’s story, from their casual, oceanside engagement shoot together last year to their more recent SF City Hall ceremony in a more intimate, stately atmosphere. By the time their wedding at The Bridges Golf Club rolled around [ read more … ]

Elaine and Colin are expecting their first baby boy. In fact, this will also be the first baby in both of their families, so everyone is super excited about his arrival! To memorialize the journey, we took a short drive to the Pearson-Arastradero Preserve in Palo Alto, where the golden hour over the grassy fields created a magical backdrop for their maternity session. [ read more … ]