Take a peek at this picture-perfect family of four who walked right out of a magazine: Lauren, Brendan, and their beautiful husky and malamute. I have an especially soft spot for big fluffy dogs and wish I could have spent another hour on the beach just rubbing both of their fuzzy heads 😍 Also, is it just me or do those gigantic footprints look more like bear tracks than dog prints?

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 … ]

It’s the best feeling when I’m at an engagement photo shoot and it feels like I’m just hanging out with a couple of friends and celebrating their love. (Some may call it third wheeling, but I call it a normal day at work 😛 ) Constance & Kevin decided to have their engagement session at Rodeo Beach, which was an awesome choice — I had such a fun time exploring the coastline with them. [ read more … ]