I loved catching up with Lauren and Brendan for their holiday photos, this time with the news that they’re expecting another little one! Lovers’ Lane was calm and cozy, and their outfits tied everything together perfectly: warm earthy tones and soft greens that blended with the eucalyptus trees and filtered light. Their little guy stole the show with giggles and big swings between mom and dad [ read more … ]

Connie and Jonasel’s Hakone Japanese Garden wedding was a fairy tale with a Silicon Valley flavor. The morning started just down the road at Connie’s parents’ home, where everyone got ready amid happy chaos in a cozy setting. One of the details we especially adored was Connie’s dress. With its softly draped sleeves and delicate cape, it gave off a hint of Elsa, very fitting for this couple, who are big fans of Disney [ read more … ]

Quinn and Nikita hopped coasts for the most California kind of week: towering cliffs, wine country sunsets, and ocean breezes. They started their trip with a visit to Point Reyes, where Quinn got down on one knee and proposed. After a celebratory few days sipping and strolling through Napa, they headed back toward San Francisco for the final leg of their trip, and we met up at Montara State Beach for this photo shoot. [ read more … ]

I met Alyssa and Zach at Filoli on a late-summer afternoon, the kind of day when the brick mansion glowed in the warm sun. From the first hello, these two slipped so naturally into each other’s orbit, embracing in the gardens, twirling on the steps, and sinking into a quiet joy that photographs so beautifully. [ read more … ]

Vivian and Sam had just gotten married under the classic bright SoCal sunshine, so for their San Francisco portraits they asked for the same warm, sun-soaked vibe. We skipped golden hour and met at midday — blue skies or bust! We started at SF City Hall, letting the clean architecture and soft window light show off their newlywed glow, then headed out to the coast for some fun outdoor shots. [ read more … ]