We often get asked for advice on good locations for a picturesque surprise proposal, especially for clients coming from out of town. Luckily, Lydia didn’t ask for my help — because, even after all these years of photographing couples and proposals, I definitely wouldn’t have thought to suggest a basketball court surprise proposal. But I can’t imagine a single thing that could have made this a more perfect afternoon for the two of them! [ read more … ]

Of all the places in the Bay Area we’ve been to (and we’ve been to a lot!), this spot in the Berkeley Hills is definitely among the most private, scenic, and special. But that’s not our favorite part of Michael’s proposal to Cindy. What we loved most is the level of personal detail — this was the spot where he had told her he loved her [ read more … ]

Dhruv was pretty sneaky… not only did he manage to get his girlfriend Shraddha over to Baker Beach without her suspecting, he also kept a rose hidden on the entire trip over to the beach! As they started to head down to the beach, I saw him very smoothly pull the flower out from hiding and place it into his back pocket for the walk. I really loved how the moment played out — simple but super sweet, with the most adorable “yes” reaction. [ read more … ]

Jim & Lauren have a special spot in the city that they had been to many times before, and even aside from its sentimental value, this place is a true hidden gem of San Francisco. Tucked away at the edge of Russian Hill, it’s a neat, quiet park with a beautiful view of the city. [ read more … ]

David wanted an outdoor spot with a great view for his proposal to Felicia, and after considering some beautiful spots as far north as Point Reyes and as far south as Santa Cruz, he ended up deciding on a Slackers Hill proposal. There’s really no better place to capture the essence of the Bay Area than here, with its amazing view from high up in the Marin Headlands overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, and much of the Bay. [ read more … ]