Shervil & Douglas came to California all the way from Singapore for their engagement photos! Originally, we had planned on visiting some vineyards up in the Napa Valley, but had to make a last-minute switch due to the tragic fires. I loved how plan B turned out though! We went to Point Lobos near Carmel-by-the-Sea, and got some great portraits in the woods and at the beach at sunset. I’m excited to share some of their photos!

This one was quite the adventure! You can’t tell from their photos, but there’s a story behind the scenes of this engagement session. [ read more … ]

Our clients often get understandably concerned about the weather in San Francisco, which is commonly overcast. But it’s actually a blessing in many ways! At popular locations like Baker Beach, the sun draws in huge crowds while clouds drive people away, leaving a beautiful, clean background for our couple, often with a dreamy Golden Gate Bridge background shrouded in mist and haze. And the even lighting is especially great for proposals, as it reduces the need for us to worry about directional lighting, letting us capture the crucial moment from any direction. [ read more … ]

Hank and Jill will be getting married later this year in Taiwan! We took some classic wedding portraits in the grand interior of the San Francisco City Hall and by the Golden Gate Bridge, some really fun photos at Potrero Hill with the city skyline in the background, and a few cute walking photos by the water at Sutro Baths. [ read more … ]

​​The month of August aka Fogust here in San Francisco is always tough for proposals, since the weather is so unpredictable and often foggy. For Ban’s proposal, we watched the weather religiously in the days leading up to his proposal, and when it looked good, it was go time! [ read more … ]