Golden hour in San Francisco, especially in the autumn and winter months, is always a dream to shoot in. This time more than any, I really love shooting in open spaces that let me fully take advantage of the golden light. I had a great time hitting a few different spots with Angela and Rafferty for their golden hour engagement shoot, and the long grass and sand dunes at Ocean Beach are especially perfect under the warm sunset glow! [ read more … ]

This might have been one of the cutest proposals in recent memory. Not only did we witness a happy, loving couple get engaged, but we also watched as their dog joined in. Dexter the golden-doodle sensed his dads’ excitement, and when the moment came, he jumped and barked in joy! [ read more … ]

This was a very unique proposal for a very special duo. Gurbaksh and Rubina — quite the power couple, each very well-known in their respective realms — were visiting from abroad, and he had secretly planned on proposing to his love during that trip. [ read more … ]

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?

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 … ]