Kyan and I had been planning his proposal to Camille for months, but a few weeks ago, he got a very convenient curveball thrown into his plans: Camille’s friend, a photographer in SoCal, needed some photos for her portfolio and asked them to pose [ read more … ]

This was definitely the most last-minute engagement shoot I’ve ever shot — Jason reached out to us on Thursday night, and we shot this set of beach engagement photos in Half Moon Bay less than 24 hours later! I’m super glad it worked out as I had a great time with this energetic and stylish couple, and the results turned out fantastic! [ read more … ]

After a delicious brunch at the Ritz-Carlton, Jason and Alexa took a walk along the cliffs of Half Moon Bay until they reached “the spot” — the location that Jason had chosen for asking Alexa to be his partner for life, and the spot where we would be waiting to capture it. [ read more … ]

About a week ago, Austin and Samantha made the hike together to Tennessee Beach for a private picnic by the water. Just the two of them, enjoying a drink and a beautiful sunset view together by the ocean… what a romantic moment! After spending some time relaxing and enjoying each other’s company [ read more … ]

When Neal shared his DIY proposal plan with me, I have to admit that I initially felt a mix of excitement and concern. The idea of a wooden arch, torches, candles, and flowers sounded lovely, but I couldn’t help but wonder about the potential challenges. What if setup took longer than expected? What if the setup didn’t hold up against the wind and waves on the beach? My mind was buzzing with “what ifs.”

But as preparation unfolded, it became clear that Neal had everything well in hand. [ read more … ]