Jordan & Dave live in Oakland and wanted to memorialize their home city in their engagement photos, so we picked a few locations around town for their shoot. We started with a few casual shots near downtonw Oakland at Lake Chatlet, just a few minutes from their home. [ read more … ]

This July was packed with some of our most memorable weddings ever, and I honestly can’t imagine a better way to finish the month than with a roadtrip for Brooke & Brandon’s Lake Tahoe wedding at The Chateau at Incline Village.

We actually photographed their surprise proposal last year, and we loved the extensive and thoughtful planning that went into making an incredible day extra special. We knew that day that these two were perfect for each other, but it wasn’t until their Lake Tahoe wedding [ read more … ]

Sam and Bridget flew in to spend the long Labor Day weekend in San Francisco, a city where they had lived for a short time in the past. They took a long walk in the city, then made their way to Baker Beach on this beautiful sunny day. After a short stroll along the sands, Sam revealed the true purpose of their walk when he pulled out a beautiful, shiny engagement ring and asked her to marry him. [ read more … ]

For his marriage proposal, Austin chose the San Francisco Botanical Garden, a spot that he and Lauren often visit. He was actually really thorough in his planning, going to different spots, snapping some photos, and asking for feedback both from his friends and from us about the different possibilities. [ read more … ]

Matt flew all the way from Texas to propose to his girlfriend Breanna in San Francisco. Like many others who propose while visiting our beautiful city, he was drawn to the iconic and recognizable Golden Gate Bridge. While there are many great spots near the bridge, almost all of them are quite busy and crowded, especially on a day with good weather. A secluded Golden Gate Bridge proposal is a special thing! [ read more … ]