Richard and Ada’s Filoli House marriage proposal was pure joy from start to finish. I had advised Richard to avoid Labor Day and its associated heavy crowds… but he just couldn’t wait! And honestly? I’m glad he didn’t. We found a quiet pocket by the brick façade and ivy-draped windows, and in that moment, it felt like we had the whole gardens all to ourselves. [ read more … ]

Watching stories unfold is one of the best parts of my job. Over the past few years, we’ve followed Harper’s parents through their proposal and wedding days, and now it was time for the sweetest next chapter: family photos with their baby girl! [ read more … ]

The story of Billy and Julia is one that had been slowly blooming for years, and we’ve been blessed with the unique honor of witnessing some of their happiest moments, from their proposal at the SF Botanical Garden to their summer wedding at the Marin Art & Garden Center. [ read more … ]

Jeremy & Lydia’s evening in the Santa Cruz Mountains had all the magic: rolling grassy hills, a sea of fog in the distance, and the kind of light that turns everything to gold. They set out as a group of three — Lydia’s sister joined “for a quick hike” — and meandered along the ridge until the views opened wide over the foothills and forest. [ read more … ]

Greg and Morgan celebrated their engagement at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, with an elegant backdrop of white marble and stately columns that fit the moment perfectly. In the quiet courtyard, Greg dropped to one knee as Morgan’s whole face lit up. She bounced on her toes, laughed, and threw her arms around him. [ read more … ]