For a spring sunset proposal, there’s no better place than Baker Beach. It’s warm and sunny, with beautiful golden sunsets most evenings. While his girlfriend Carrington was in town for a short visit, Jarrett took the opportunity to bring her to the beach for a walk at sunset — with a surprise in his pocket, of course. [ read more … ]

When Neal shared his DIY proposal plan with me, I have to admit that I initially felt a mix of excitement and concern. The idea of a wooden arch, torches, candles, and flowers sounded lovely, but I couldn’t help but wonder about the potential challenges. What if setup took longer than expected? What if the setup didn’t hold up against the wind and waves on the beach? My mind was buzzing with “what ifs.”

But as preparation unfolded, it became clear that Neal had everything well in hand. [ read more … ]

I always have a lot of fun at engagement shoots. They’re a time when everyone is relaxed, there are no strict schedules to adhere to, and my couple can move around and be themselves like nobody’s watching. That’s exactly what happened here with Jill and Evan, but as a cherry on top, the wonderful weather gave us some really great light and a perfect sky too, resulting in this beautiful set of colorful and golden engagement photos. [ read more … ]

While visiting San Francisco, Denzil and Jackie spent an evening out to celebrate her birthday — or so she thought… in fact, Denzil had secretly planned to bring her out to Baker Beach for an engagement surprise, with the iconic Golden Gate Bridge as the backdrop. [ read more … ]

William had a very specific vision in his mind for how he and Adel would get engaged: a romantic Baker Beach sunset surprise proposal, flanked on three sides by long-stemmed white roses arranged in an open square, with candles aflame on the ground around them. [ read more … ]