I’m really a sucker for having dogs in photos. And a Frenchie with a puppy tux and bowtie? Matching his dad’s proposal outfit?! Sign me up!! Sean was in town for a “client trip” and brought their dog out to Battery Spencer for a little surprise for Claudia. [ read more … ]

Oh, I could photograph these two all day long. Aside from looking like they just fell (in the most graceful way) out of a magazine cover, Ramon and Sophia are exactly the kind of couple I just love to spend time with — super in love and totally into each other — and it really shows in the photos! [ read more … ]

Jason is probably the most excited proposer we’ve ever had the joy of photographing — just look at that HUGE smile on his face — and we’re so happy we got to capture this moment! [ read more … ]

Derek and Natalia were already set to get married — they’re having a small ceremony in a few weeks — but Derek made sure his bride would get the proposal she deserves. Originally he wanted this to be at the nearby Hawk Hill, but as I waited there for them, the clouds rolled in; due to its high elevation, Hawk Hill poked right up into the low-lying clouds that day, obscuring the view. So I quickly texted Derek to go to plan B, and I hurried down the hill before they arrived. When they reached the lookout point, Derek brought her over to the Golden Gate Bridge overlook to pop the question. Natalia was happy beyond words, and I’m very excited to share a few photos of this perfect Battery Spencer surprise proposal!

Chris really went all the way with the thought and planning that went into his Lovers’ Lane surprise proposal. He had concocted an elaborate story going back several weeks to cover up his real plan, and had even created a Google Sheet with the play-by-play. (My favorite play in the playbook is: “BAM. This is where I trick her into marrying me.”) For the actual moment, he’d also picked out some props and decorations — lanterns, light-up “MARRY ME” letters, and rose petals — that were simple yet really added a nice touch to the whole event. [ read more … ]