Dan & Marissa’s proposal at Marshalls Beach was everything I could wish for in a golden sunset moment. With low tide creating perfect reflections in the wet sand and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge towering in the background, the scene was absolutely stunning. [ read more … ]

When we first met with Chantal and Tony to discuss their wedding, Tony hadn’t officially proposed yet. He’d made plans several times, but each plan was foiled by Chantal unknowingly breaking them. But it did eventually end up happening a few months ago! Now that they’re officially engaged [ read more … ]

Miriam and Brent have such a innate connection that made capturing their love so effortless. From the moment we started, I could feel their energy — laid-back, full of joy, and completely in sync with one another. For their engagement photos, we explored a lot of the variety that San Francisco has to offer in a compact and efficient shoot, capturing the ocean, woods, and Golden Gate Bridge. [ 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 … ]