When Neal shared his DIY proposal plan with me, I have to admit that I initially felt a mix of excitement and concern. The idea of a wooden arch, torches, candles, and flowers sounded lovely, but I couldn’t help but wonder about the potential challenges. What if setup took longer than expected? What if the setup didn’t hold up against the wind and waves on the beach? My mind was buzzing with “what ifs.”

But as preparation unfolded, it became clear that Neal had everything well in hand. [ read more … ]

While in town visiting her parents, Spencer and Maria took an opportunity to hike the Golden Gate Bridge trail along the San Francisco coastline, with a beautiful, secluded view of the bridge. As they descended the path, Spencer vlogged the whole thing with his camera, like they always do on their travels — but this time, something extra special was about to happen. [ read more … ]

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 … ]

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 … ]

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 … ]