I met Alyssa and Zach at Filoli on a late-summer afternoon, the kind of day when the brick mansion glowed in the warm sun. From the first hello, these two slipped so naturally into each other’s orbit, embracing in the gardens, twirling on the steps, and sinking into a quiet joy that photographs so beautifully. [ read more … ]

Vivian and Sam had just gotten married under the classic bright SoCal sunshine, so for their San Francisco portraits they asked for the same warm, sun-soaked vibe. We skipped golden hour and met at midday — blue skies or bust! We started at SF City Hall, letting the clean architecture and soft window light show off their newlywed glow, then headed out to the coast for some fun outdoor shots. [ read more … ]

Josephine & Jonathan’s wedding was an amazing, memorable celebration that we enjoyed absolutely every moment of. Their day started off at the Palace Hotel, where J&J shared a poignant set of private vows in the room, just the two of them, and it set the tone for everything that followed. From there we headed to Golden Gate Park, where we got caught some warm sunshine for photos in the Shakespeare Garden, before heading over to their wedding at the California Academy of Sciences. We even got to roam the living roof for portraits, which we’ve never had access to before, so shooting here with the wind lifting Josephine’s veil and the round skylights dotting the hillside was both a surprise and a delight! [ read more … ]

Jorge and Fernanda flew in from Mexico with one big plan: a sunset Slackers Hill proposal overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline, two of the most beautiful sights that California has to offer. September often brings coastal fog, but the winds were fully with them for this occasion: not only was there beautiful sunset light at Slackers Hill, but just enough fog built up in the distance to give us an almost surreal backdrop. [ read more … ]

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 … ]