Last weekend, Alex brought Lauren up to a fantastic vista point with a sweeping Golden Gate Bridge view, for a small, romantic picnic… or was it? In reality, he was planning to pop the question and wanted a beautiful SF backdrop for that special moment. As the two walked up the hill and towards the bridge, I quietly got into position to capture it all. Lauren was very, very excited — if she hadn’t been eagerly waiting for this moment for a while, it certainly looked that way to me! — and even wiped away a joyful tear as Alex asked for her hand in marriage. [ read more … ]

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 … ]

Sean planned out an absolutely perfect afternoon for Greta: first, they’d take a nice walk along the Bay, down a path that they had walked together in the past, and he’d surprise her with a proposal right by the St. Francis Yacht Club. As you can see in the photos below, this was a beautiful moment between the two of them, with the warm afternoon sun shining down from behind. [ 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 … ]

While in town visiting her parents, Spencer and Maria took an opportunity to hike the Golden Gate Bridge trail along the San Francisco coastline, with a beautiful, secluded view of the bridge. As they descended the path, Spencer vlogged the whole thing with his camera, like they always do on their travels — but this time, something extra special was about to happen. [ read more … ]