“Karl the Fog” is a fickle beast, though perhaps a generous one at times: on the evening of Renzo and Joseph’s proposal, he decided to roll into the city like a low, cottony blanket, gently covering the slopes and curves of the Bay inlet. While visibility near ground level was nearly zero, the top of Slackers Hill was just high enough to peek over the low-lying fog, revealing an incredible, once-in-a-lifetime view of the Golden Gate Bridge poking up through the fog, with the city far away in the distance beyond.

It was at the peak of Slackers Hill that Renzo presented Joseph with this epic Golden Gate Bridge surprise proposal. [ read more … ]

Since first meeting in San Francisco, Xander and Andrea have both enjoyed exploring the great Bay Area outdoors together, and one place in particular that had been on their list to visit was Slackers Hill. [ read more … ]

Bob had a lot planned for Cecilia’s birthday, with the main event being (as you can guess from these photos) a mountaintop surprise proposal — also quite fitting as it was Valentine’s Day weekend! The two made the trek up to the top just before sunset [ read more … ]

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 … ]

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 … ]