Boy, was this a crazy story. From my perspective, it all started off pretty normal: Hovannes & Annie were visiting San Francisco for a few days, and they’d be staying at the Fairmont in downtown San Francisco. Hovannes wanted to propose on this trip, and of course the rooftop garden at the hotel would be a perfect, picturesque spot. [ read more … ]

This one was quite the adventure! You can’t tell from their photos, but there’s a story behind the scenes of this engagement session. [ read more … ]

Situated along the sea cliff and jutting out into the Pacifica Ocean, the Land’s End Labyrinth is one of the most recognizable spots in San Francisco, yet it’s oddly quiet and sees light foot traffic. With its great view of the ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge, it’s a pretty special place. [ read more … ]

Annie and I flew to the east coast last month for Maylene & Alejandro’s Fairmont Pittsburgh hotel wedding. That weekend marked many “firsts” for us (we had never been to Pennsylvania!), but the biggest one is that it was our first time photographing a close friend’s wedding. We normally get to know all of our couples pretty well by the time we show up on their wedding day, but it’s really a different experience to look through the lens and focus on every expression, every smile, and every tear for someone we’ve known for half our lives… and I’m so glad we did it!

Maylene & Alejandro’s wedding was everything. [ read more … ]

Our clients often get understandably concerned about the weather in San Francisco, which is commonly overcast. But it’s actually a blessing in many ways! At popular locations like Baker Beach, the sun draws in huge crowds while clouds drive people away, leaving a beautiful, clean background for our couple, often with a dreamy Golden Gate Bridge background shrouded in mist and haze. And the even lighting is especially great for proposals, as it reduces the need for us to worry about directional lighting, letting us capture the crucial moment from any direction. [ read more … ]