Shooting at new locations and getting the creative juices flowing makes me happy, so I was super excited when Amelia and Adrian wanted to shoot at the library! This is a place that we’ve found ourselves spending a lot of time at lately, as it’s our kids’ favorite place to be, and I love that the library is a meaningful place for our couple as well, especially given that Amelia is a teacher. [ read more … ]

Here’s a short story of a completely unforgettable proposal: Eric brought Rachel over to the Palace of Fine Arts earlier this month for a short walk around the pond while on their way to a Good Old War concert. As they stopped to enjoy the view of the majestic architecture, he turned to face her and started to give a well-prepared, heartfelt speech about the two of them, their past, and their future together. He then told her that they actually weren’t there for a concert, and sang part of a Good Old War song as he pulled out a ring and got down on one knee to propose! [ read more … ]

After a tasty brunch at Cavallo Point, David and Tricia went for a short hike on the trails above, where they could get a nice view of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge — and where I would be waiting to capture their proposal at the Chapel Steps to Bay Trail. [ read more … ]

Love has a way of leading us back to the places where our hearts first connected. Billy and Julia’s engagement would happen amidst the vibrant colors of spring at the San Francisco Botanical Garden. With flowers in full bloom and painting a picturesque scene, Billy had chosen this enchanting setting for a moment that would forever change their lives. Yet, it wasn’t just the beauty of the garden that drew him to this spot [ read more … ]

For a spring sunset proposal, there’s no better place than Baker Beach. It’s warm and sunny, with beautiful golden sunsets most evenings. While his girlfriend Carrington was in town for a short visit, Jarrett took the opportunity to bring her to the beach for a walk at sunset — with a surprise in his pocket, of course. [ read more … ]