While on a trip to visit San Francisco all the way from Atlanta (where I grew up!) a few weekends ago, Clayton surprised Abigail with a proposal and a beautiful ring. (Spoiler: she said yes!) They just couldn’t wait to celebrate and remember this trip of a lifetime, and we scheduled an engagement photo shoot just three days after that! [ read more … ]

Boy, was this a crazy story. From my perspective, it all started off pretty normal: Hovannes & Annie were visiting San Francisco for a few days, and they’d be staying at the Fairmont in downtown San Francisco. Hovannes wanted to propose on this trip, and of course the rooftop garden at the hotel would be a perfect, picturesque spot. [ read more … ]

Situated along the sea cliff and jutting out into the Pacifica Ocean, the Land’s End Labyrinth is one of the most recognizable spots in San Francisco, yet it’s oddly quiet and sees light foot traffic. With its great view of the ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge, it’s a pretty special place. [ read more … ]

We did something a little different than usual for Adam & Lily’s engagement session and started off at Mr. and Mrs. Miscellaneous, a cute little ice cream shop in the Dogpatch. How fun! After a delicious round of photos, we moved on to Potrero Hill and Pier 7 to finish out the evening. Take a look at some highlights from their session below!

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 … ]