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 … ]

One beautiful spring day while B&I were back in the Bay Area, I met up with them at the Palace of Fine Arts for a very special photo shoot: this was the day they would be getting engaged! As the couple stood in front of this iconic landmark, holding hands and looking into each other’s eyes, B started to give a speech, bring out the ring, and get down on one knee. [ 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 … ]

A lot of times, the first thing we notice when looking at photos is the color, the light, and the surroundings. And don’t get me wrong: the sunset hour in San Francisco is unforgettable, and that golden light shining on Jacob & Shanelle as the ocean breeze kicks up her dress is some real eye candy [ 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 … ]