Joe and Eva’s engagement story is one that beautifully combines love, surprise, and the stunning scenery of Half Moon Bay. Under the pretense of taking a leisurely walk along the ocean with Eva’s brother, who happened to be in town for a visit, Joe led Eva to a picturesque spot where the waves gently rolled over the shoreline below.

As they stood there hand in hand, Joe turned to Eva, and with a heartfelt speech, he expressed his love and asked her to marry him. [ read more … ]

I had the honor of being a little part of a big surprise last week. With the help of a lovely group of friends, Dezmond planned out the perfect surprise proposal on China Beach for his girlfriend Samantha. [ 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 … ]

My favorite Bay Area weather is when we get nice puffy clouds floating across the sky, though this usually appears just before or after stormy weather, so it can be a little stressful in the days leading up to a surprise proposal! On the day that Mekhi had planned to pop the question to his girlfriend Elona, the weather was actually perfect: not a drop of rain in sight, beautiful clouds, soft light, and perfect visibility. The larger-than-usual waves crashed into the rocks [ read more … ]

For a spring sunset proposal, there’s no better place than Baker Beach. It’s warm and sunny, with beautiful golden sunsets most evenings. While his girlfriend Carrington was in town for a short visit, Jarrett took the opportunity to bring her to the beach for a walk at sunset — with a surprise in his pocket, of course. [ read more … ]