When I think of places in that are both quiet and have a great view of San Francisco, not a lot of places come to mind… and most of them involve a lot of hiking. But nestled in the middle of San Francisco, Ina Coolbrith Park is a hidden gem that’s the perfect spot for a surprise proposal: it’s convenient to get to, has a beautiful view of the San Francisco skyline (and of Alcatraz if you look off to the side), and offers an easy, quiet walk through a pretty private location. [ read more … ]

Amy and David’s engagement session was relaxed, fun, and perhaps most of all, beautiful! We had initially planned on starting at Pier 7 and then heading over to Sutro Baths for sunset, but alas, the weather that day wasn’t meant to be. The fog over Richmond/Sunset remained thick through the afternoon, so we flipped our shoot around to start by the oceanside and catch sunset at the Embarcadero waterfront instead, where the sun was still peeking out over the clouds.

And it worked out really well! [ read more … ]

Jim & Lauren have a special spot in the city that they had been to many times before, and even aside from its sentimental value, this place is a true hidden gem of San Francisco. Tucked away at the edge of Russian Hill, it’s a neat, quiet park with a beautiful view of the city. [ read more … ]

Nancy and Alvin were my very last couple of the decade! We met up for their engagement photos at City Hall at the very end of 2019, and although it was packed tight with lots of couples getting married before the new year, we found some great empty spaces to shoot in. [ read more … ]

Kevin wanted to choose the perfect setting for his proposal, and he quietly teased out Maria’s choice of location in the weeks leading up to the big day. Eventually, he picked a spot in front of the Bay Bridge near Cupid’s Span for the perfect Embarcadero proposal. [ read more … ]