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 … ]

Shooting at new locations and getting the creative juices flowing makes me happy, so I was super excited when Amelia and Adrian wanted to shoot at the library! This is a place that we’ve found ourselves spending a lot of time at lately, as it’s our kids’ favorite place to be, and I love that the library is a meaningful place for our couple as well, especially given that Amelia is a teacher. [ read more … ]

Here’s a short story of a completely unforgettable proposal: Eric brought Rachel over to the Palace of Fine Arts earlier this month for a short walk around the pond while on their way to a Good Old War concert. As they stopped to enjoy the view of the majestic architecture, he turned to face her and started to give a well-prepared, heartfelt speech about the two of them, their past, and their future together. He then told her that they actually weren’t there for a concert, and sang part of a Good Old War song as he pulled out a ring and got down on one knee to propose! [ read more … ]

Love has a way of leading us back to the places where our hearts first connected. Billy and Julia’s engagement would happen amidst the vibrant colors of spring at the San Francisco Botanical Garden. With flowers in full bloom and painting a picturesque scene, Billy had chosen this enchanting setting for a moment that would forever change their lives. Yet, it wasn’t just the beauty of the garden that drew him to this spot [ read more … ]