It’s the little details that really make a proposal special. Yes, Slackers Hill is a beautiful location (and perhaps my favorite view in the Bay Area), but personally, my favorite part of Ishan’s proposal to Sweety was the scrapbook and the meaning behind it. Originally a gift from her, they had filled it with memories over the years, and as a surprise to Sweety, Ishan put the big question on the last page for her to find on this special afternoon. [ read more … ]

We feel so blessed to have the privilege of following so many wonderful couples’ life journeys. Nick & Reina got engaged during the height of the pandemic on a beautiful cliff overlooking the ocean sunset, and earlier this month, I got to meet up with them again for another very special event: their San Francisco City Hall civil ceremony! [ read more … ]

This was our last photo shoot of 2021 before taking off for a much-needed vacation, and what a perfect way to end the year! We couldn’t have asked for a more lovely couple or a better backdrop for this sunset surprise engagement [ 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 … ]

I had the joy of spending an afternoon with Khin and John to create a set of stunning engagement photos for them in these iconic San Francisco locations. We started at Baker Beach, where they had brought along a cute picnic setup and a save-the-date sign, and then ended at Sutro Baths for sunset. I loved their outfit coordination — a semi-casual set for the Baker Beach picnic, and their more formal black & white tux + gorgeous red gown for sunset at Sutro Baths [ read more … ]