While on a trip to the Bay Area, Roshni’s family led her to a quiet trail along the ocean to watch the sunset… without telling her their true purpose. Her boyfriend Akshay had prepared a very sweet “will you marry me” sign, complete with flowers, around one of the turns on the path, and he hid behind the sign as she approached. [ read more … ]

Kristen & Darryl are getting married in Maui next year, and so they wanted to get some photos that show off a mix of San Francisco and Hawaiian flavors. They prepared well — these Conservatory of Flowers engagement photos are perfectly on theme and, maybe even more importantly, I just love how much fun they’re having in them. [ read more … ]

Last weekend, Brianna & Clint had a sweet ceremony with just a few family members. Originally they were planning on having it on the beach, but due to possible rain, relocated and had their intimate wedding at Shelldance Orchid Gardens in Pacifica instead. Although it didn’t end up raining, the greenhouse worked out just perfectly — I think better than any beach I’ve ever shot at! [ read more … ]

Swati & Matt first met at Stanford while they were both in school together. For their engagement photos, they chose Pelican Point Beach in Half Moon Bay as their first location. It’s where Matt brought Swati for a long walk along the coast before proposing, and I loved getting to photograph them in a meaningful and special spot. [ read more … ]

As relative newcomers to the Bay Area, Mel & Neil wanted to include a variety of picturesque spots in their San Francisco save-the-date photos. We visited some of my favorite places around the city, including Lovers’ Lane, the Palace of Fine Arts, and Sutro Baths. [ read more … ]