Bald Mountain, aptly named for its visible lack of trees in the otherwise densely forested Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, offers a sweeping panoramic view of the surrounding mountains, the Almaden Reservoir, and southern San Jose. It would make the perfect location for Owen’s surprise proposal to Rachel, as they’re both avid hikers and have enjoyed being in the area before. [ read more … ]

It’s such an honor to have watched as Shubhro and Sadhana’s family has grown over the years. They’re now welcoming their second child! To commemorate the occasion, we visited the familiar spot of Crissy Field — and a new-to-me location just nearby. We caught some beautiful sunset light for a beautiful family!

Love stories often unfold in the most familiar of places, and for Eli and Tory, Alamo Square Park in Lower Haight has always held a special spot in their hearts as an often-frequented location in their journey together. [ read more … ]

While on a trip from out of town, Parvinder and Gurneet decided to stop for a short stay in Half Moon Bay, home to some of the country’s most beautiful ocean coastline. It was already a very special time for them, but Parvinder was going to make it extra-memorable with a marriage proposal! [ read more … ]

Amanda and Rahmtin’s engagement shoot last week carried a soft, dreamy look that I think perfectly captured both the essence of them as a couple as well as this beautiful city where they built their relationship. We started our shoot at Huntington Falls, whose gentle waters and lush surroundings gave us a rich, colorful setting to work with that felt both intimate and expansive. [ read more … ]