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 … ]

I had such a blast photographing Cayla and Isaac’s sunset engagement session at Marshall’s Beach! These two are big fans of the outdoors — Isaac proposed in Yosemite — so a beach with a beautiful trail and rugged coastline felt like the perfect spot. [ read more … ]

Akash and Nikita’s story led them all the way to San Francisco, where an unforgettable moment was waiting for them by the Golden Gate Bridge. Nikita, who lives in Canada (just like Annie did for a time!), was visiting for a few days, and they made the most of it by exploring the Bay Area together and soaking in all the sights and scenery. [ read more … ]

When we first met with Chantal and Tony to discuss their wedding, Tony hadn’t officially proposed yet. He’d made plans several times, but each plan was foiled by Chantal unknowingly breaking them. But it did eventually end up happening a few months ago! Now that they’re officially engaged [ read more … ]

Amanda and Rahmtin’s engagement shoot last week carried a soft, dreamy look that I think perfectly captured both the essence of them as a couple as well as this beautiful city where they built their relationship. We started our shoot at Huntington Falls, whose gentle waters and lush surroundings gave us a rich, colorful setting to work with that felt both intimate and expansive. [ read more … ]