One of J&E’s first dates was at Mersea on Treasure Island, and now, years later, he wanted to recreate that memory in a totally new way. While supposedly far away on a trip in SoCal, J snuck over to Treasure Island and hid behind a corner as he coordinated E’s arrival with her friend who was secretly in on the plan. [ read more … ]

Using an event later that night as a convenient excuse, Ryan brought his girlfriend Anjali to the Palace of Fine Arts — one of the most iconic and beautiful San Francisco landmarks — for a sunset walk around the pond. As they stopped to take in the view, he asked her to face the rotunda for a photo, and at that moment he dropped to one knee behind her. [ read more … ]

It’s not often that we get up early for photo shoots — in fact, we’ve been up Slackers Hill more than 30 times, and this is our very first time at sunrise — but the morning sun can be the best light of the day. We jumped at the opportunity to capture Brad and Stephanie’s sunrise surprise proposal overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, and this scene was stunning in every way. [ read more … ]

Tiffany and Jonathan’s wedding day was a beautiful blend of tradition, love, and personal touches, set against the stunning autumn backdrop of the Hakone Estates and Gardens in Saratoga. It was a celebration of their shared journey, combining Western and Asian customs in a joyous and heartfelt affair. [ read more … ]

Kris wanted an epic way to propose to his girlfriend Suzanna and had the perfect way to make it work. Being avid hikers, they both love adventure and beautiful scenery, so what better way to propose than one one such trip? He chose the Mt Tam East Peak, a beautiful mountaintop overlooking the surrounding Bay Area, with an amazing view of the sun rising over Oakland. [ read more … ]