After a year of eager anticipation, Elli and Elliott’s Sonoma wedding finally arrived! For us, it was one of our happiest events in recent memory. Of course, every wedding is a joyous occasion, but the consistent theme that will surely jump out at anyone looking through these photos is just how full of smiles everyone is and how happy they are for E&E. [ read more … ]

Fort Funston is an absolutely beautiful place to go for a walk and enjoy the sunset. Down on the beach, up on the cliffs, and everywhere in between, it’s all incredibly picturesque. For his Fort Funston proposal, Mark actually introduced us to a new spot, Battery Davis. It’s an old battery that doesn’t look too special at first, but walk through and you’ll be greeted with a beautiful (and quiet!) view of the Pacific Ocean from up on the cliffside. It was here that Mark chose to make his special moment with Cynthia, where he gave a lovely speech and asked her to marry him.

I was too far away to hear what Cynthia said, but I think I can guess. [ read more … ]

J had not just a beautiful location planned for his proposal to S — he had also secretly hired Ashley Jemison, a saxophonist they had heard performing in Oakland, to be present to provide some romantic ambience! As the two walked down the pier, Ashley started playing [ read more … ]

I don’t shoot a lot of morning engagement sessions… but when I do, I always love the results. The morning light can be some of the best of the day, and it’s also when San Francisco is quietest, allowing for a more private photo shoot with clean, empty backgrounds and all the focus right where it should be: on the couple. [ read more … ]

Al-Lee and Charles are, without a doubt, one of our most unique couples. I had always thought that we (Annie and David) were total opposites — until we met Al-Lee and Charles. She’s the vivacious, life-of-the-party bride with a very colorful personality (and palette!), while he is the calm and relaxed groom who, underneath that reserved facade, is a loving and ever-supportive husband. Well… opposites attract, right? [ read more … ]