Nirvani had been planning this proposal since last year, and it all came together so beautifully during their spring trip to San Francisco. He and Rachael were visiting from Texas for a few days, and the Palace of Fine Arts was the perfect place for this moment: elegant, iconic, and uniquely romantic in the soft evening light.

When he got down on one knee in front of the rotunda, Rachael’s reaction was the sweetest mix of surprise, joy, and emotion. [ read more … ]

Lorna and Laurent met me at Baker Beach for a breezy maternity session, with soft clouds adding extra flair and texture to the sunset sky. The warm light and gentle waves gave us the perfect backdrop as they walked, laughed, and took in these last moments before baby arrives. Behind the camera, it really felt like photographing two models — they gave me so much movement and expression to play with in every frame, and my cameras absolutely adored every moment of it!

Some love stories loop back to where they began. Tanay and Shreya first met in the Bay Area, so when Tanay started planning the moment he’d ask her to marry him, he knew he wanted the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. Baker Beach gave them everything: a beautiful view, soft evening light, and enough space to build a surprise worthy of their story. [ read more … ]

It feels like just yesterday we were on Treasure Island, cameras in hand, as Jeff got down on one knee. And now here we are by the water again, barefoot at Baker Beach for their maternity photo shoot, glowing in the same “yes” energy as they now prepare for their baby girl! [ read more … ]

As the sun began to set over San Francisco, painting the sky with warm, golden hues, Cole brought Livi out to the waves at Baker Beach, where he then got down on one knee with the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in the background (and a photographer on the other side). The waves gently kissed the shore while Livi’s excitement filled the air. She couldn’t contain her joy, jumping up and down in pure delight! [ read more … ]