Hunter & Alicia’s Ritz-Carlton Beach Surprise Proposal

If ever there was a proposal that worked out like pure magic, Hunter and Alicia’s was it. During a getaway stay at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, Hunter and Alicia went out for an evening walk by the beach, quickly stopping by the cliffside on the way down. While Alicia was enjoying the ocean view, Hunter pulled out the ring he had been hiding, said a few sweet words, and got down on one knee to propose to the love of his life, surrounded by the beauty of the golden hour sun shining over the ocean. [ read more … ]

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Becky & Ryan’s San Jose Wedding at The Ranch at Silver Creek

Nestled in the embrace of San Jose’s hills, Becky and Ryan marked a new chapter in their seven-year love story with a wedding that was as breathtaking as the mountainside where they got engaged two years prior. Becky and Ryan’s story began in 2016, and their love has grown stronger with each passing year, each traveled destination, and each obstacle overcome. [ read more … ]

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Lauren & Brendan’s Maternity Photos at the Arizona Cactus Garden

I always look forward to shoots with Lauren and Brendan… the results are magic every time! This lovely couple is about to welcome a new addition to their family in less than a month, and for this shoot, we did their maternity photos at the Arizona Cactus Garden at Stanford. Lauren was absolutely glowing (both figuratively, and literally from the golden hour sun haha) [ read more … ]

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Sean & Natalie’s Wedding Day at The Ranch at Silver Creek

Atop the hills of San Jose, Sean and Natalie celebrated their long-awaited wedding day at The Ranch at Silver Creek, surrounded by love, laughter, and the joyful presence of their fluffily adorable corgi Mango. We’ve been thrilled to follow their journey from the surprise proposal to this day almost three years later (and in all, over ten years in the making!) when they finally said “I do.” [ read more … ]

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Shaine & Olivia’s Tennessee Beach Surprise Proposal

Shaine and Olivia had just moved to the Bay Area late last year, and already they’ve been exploring all that the area has to offer, often going on hiking trips all around the Bay. Recently, they made a visit to Tennessee Beach, a place we had actually never been before. It’s a beautiful, secluded beach located at the end of an relaxing trail filled with fields of lush grass, flowers, and even wildlife [ read more … ]

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