“Karl the Fog” is a fickle beast, though perhaps a generous one at times: on the evening of Renzo and Joseph’s proposal, he decided to roll into the city like a low, cottony blanket, gently covering the slopes and curves of the Bay inlet. While visibility near ground level was nearly zero, the top of Slackers Hill was just high enough to peek over the low-lying fog, revealing an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime view of the Golden Gate Bridge poking up through the fog, with the city far away in the distance beyond.

It was at the peak of Slackers Hill that Renzo presented Joseph with this epic Golden Gate Bridge surprise proposal. [ read more … ]

Since first meeting in San Francisco, Xander and Andrea have both enjoyed exploring the great Bay Area outdoors together, and one place in particular that had been on their list to visit was Slackers Hill. [ read more … ]

I absolutely love it when my couples are up for a hike, since it means we get to shoot at unique locations with stunning views and nobody else around, perfect for a private special moment. Jonathan was looking for a spot just like that to to propose to his girlfriend Hillary, and luckily, they’re both the outdoorsy type who enjoy hiking, so he and I planned a proposal up at Slackers Hill in the Marin Headlands. The light there can be incredible at sunset [ read more … ]

Jason is probably the most excited proposer we’ve ever had the joy of photographing — just look at that HUGE smile on his face — and we’re so happy we got to capture this moment! [ read more … ]

It’s the best feeling when I’m at an engagement photo shoot and it feels like I’m just hanging out with a couple of friends and celebrating their love. (Some may call it third wheeling, but I call it a normal day at work 😛 ) Constance & Kevin decided to have their engagement session at Rodeo Beach, which was an awesome choice — I had such a fun time exploring the coastline with them. [ read more … ]