Sometimes my couples ask me, “would it be okay if we bring our dogs to the shoot?” And I’m like, is it ok?? OF COURSE it is!! Last week, I had a great time with Sheila and Rex and their two dogs Bella and Coco. [ read more … ]

I always love it when San Francisco gets a bit of sunshine (after all, who doesn’t?), but I really loved the weather on the day of these engagement photos because of how well the cheerful sky matched up with Christine and Glen’s radiant smiles! I’ve been pretty busy these past few weeks (this was my tenth shoot in ten days), but spending an afternoon with such a sweet, happy couple gives me just the kind of energy I need. [ read more … ]

Golden hour in San Francisco, especially in the autumn and winter months, is always a dream to shoot in. This time more than any, I really love shooting in open spaces that let me fully take advantage of the golden light. I had a great time hitting a few different spots with Angela and Rafferty for their golden hour engagement shoot, and the long grass and sand dunes at Ocean Beach are especially perfect under the warm sunset glow! [ read more … ]

One of our favorite things to do for engagement shoots is to explore new places with our couples. Mt. Tam isn’t exactly a new spot for us per se, but it’s also not somewhere we visit often, making every trip there a treat. On the day of the shoot, the weather was looking pretty iffy… but it ended up working out absolutely beautifully. Alvin and Priya completely rocked it. [ read more … ]

After three rounds of planning and re-planning, Lana & Alan’s wedding finally arrived, and it was all the love, joy, and laughter that we were hoping for… and then some. We started off the day at Lana’s family home for a few quick getting ready photos before heading to San Jose for their absolutely beautiful Silver Creek Valley Country Club wedding. [ read more … ]