Henry and Monica envisioned their engagement photos filled with an ocean-inspired, beachy vibe. So naturally, we started our day along the coast at Montara State Beach, where the calming waves and coastal breeze created a romantic backdrop. However, Mother Nature had other plans [ read more … ]

Chris and Stephanie’s engagement shoot at Sutro Baths was the perfect fusion of classic San Francisco charm and romantic sunset magic. Having proposed two years ago at a beautiful winery, they wanted something completely different for their engagement photos, and Sutro Baths delivered. [ read more … ]

It’s been over five years since Lydia and Jessenia’s sweet proposal and four years since we celebrated their wedding, and not long after that, they welcomed their first baby. (David was lucky enough to meet one-month-old J when dropping off their wedding album!) Now, they’ve been blessed with number two, and to memorialize this next chapter, we headed to Stanford’s Arizona Cactus Garden for a golden hour maternity photo session. [ read more … ]

There’s something magical about this early-morning graduation photo shoot on the Stanford campus: the quad is all ours, and that soft, golden light feels perfect for milestone moments. Jay’s contagious smile lit up every shot, from the leafy archway where he posed with his proud parents to the fountain’s spray that framed his beaming face. [ read more … ]

From the start, Chantal and Tony’s story was full of surprises… literally! When we first met them as they were planning their wedding, Tony hadn’t officially proposed yet. He’d been trying to plan a surprise proposal for months, but Chantal kept unintentionally throwing a wrench in every version of the plan. By the time it finally happened at Fort Funston around this time last year, it must have been a half dozen iterations later. But it was perfect, just like the wedding day that followed! [ read more … ]