Austin and Jackie’s engagement story is one for the books, filled with love, surprises, and a stunning backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge. On their first vacation together, before either of them knew it, their journey had started with a memorable drive along Highway 1, and Baker Beach quickly became their favorite spot. So when Austin decided to propose earlier this month, he knew exactly where to do it. [ read more … ]

Joe and Eva’s engagement story is one that beautifully combines love, surprise, and the stunning scenery of Half Moon Bay. Under the pretense of taking a leisurely walk along the ocean with Eva’s brother, who happened to be in town for a visit, Joe led Eva to a picturesque spot where the waves gently rolled over the shoreline below.

As they stood there hand in hand, Joe turned to Eva, and with a heartfelt speech, he expressed his love and asked her to marry him. [ read more … ]

JJ and Stephanie’s surprise proposal at the Ritz was an absolutely delightful moment for me to capture. On a beautiful weekend evening, just before dinner, the couple took a stroll along the cliffs next to the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, enjoying the calm spring ocean breeze on their way over to the beach. As they approached a scenic point with a panoramic view of the ocean down below and the hotel in the background, JJ stopped to say a few words and ask a very important question [ read more … ]

As G&K made their way up to the cliffs above Rodeo Beach, she was probably wondering what they were doing making the climb at this hour, on a fine but characteristically chilly San Francisco evening. Shortly after they reached the edge of the cliffside, with a beautiful sunset view of the coastline and ocean, she got her answer — in the form of a question. [ read more … ]

I had the honor of being a little part of a big surprise last week. With the help of a lovely group of friends, Dezmond planned out the perfect surprise proposal on China Beach for his girlfriend Samantha. [ read more … ]