On the morning of Alana’s birthday, Amit brought her to Battery Spencer for a walk in the fresh air… and a surprise proposal 😀 As they approached the overlook and stood in front of a foggy outline of the Golden Gate Bridge, he presented her a book he had made for her to recount their story together. Then, like choreographed magic, the fog cleared up (!!), he knelt down on one knee to pop the question, and she gave him a resounding yes! [ read more … ]

Maggie & Joseph first met each other at UC Berkeley, and later both moved to Hong Kong after finishing school. They flew back to Berkeley for their engagement session, taking me on a trip around campus and showing me a few spots I had never been to, like the Hearst Memorial Mining Building and its stunningly beautiful and grand interior. [ read more … ]

After planning for months and discussing ideas with me, James flew in from New York and scouted out the Half Moon Bay forest a few days prior, so he knew just the right spot where he wanted to propose. [ read more … ]

Julia & Chuck were the most laid-back, relaxed couple. They took no time at all to warm up in front of our cameras (despite the super cold weather!), and knew just how to make each other smile and laugh. I kind of see where their dog’s super chillaxed nature came from! Bayla just walked around and did her own thing, photobombing her parents whenever she thought necessary, and occasionally looking at me for a frame or two. [ read more … ]

Mark this one down as one of the cutest proposals ever! Jay is a California native but recently moved to San Francisco, and as it happened, last weekend was one year from when he and his girlfriend shared their first kiss! And of course, what better way to commemorate the occasion than by popping the big question at the incredibly scenic and beautiful Marshall’s Beach? [ read more … ]