Katherine came to this session with such a clear, dreamy vision, and I loved getting to help bring it to life. She had been imagining a milk bath floral maternity shoot with a real tub, and she didn’t just casually hope one would appear — she went on a full-on location hunt to find the perfect spot. When she finally landed on this place, it felt like a little gift with not only a beautiful bathtub setting and soft natural tones, but also a beautiful indoor space. [ read more … ]

Mt Tam gave us one of those classic Bay Area days where the fog can’t quite decide what it wants to do. Luckily, we were high enough in the mountains to sit above it all, watching the soft blanket of fog roll over the ocean while the ridge stayed clear and golden. [ read more … ]

Kathy and Arno’s fall vineyard wedding at Viansa Sonoma was everything we hoped it would be for them: joyfully heartfelt, elegantly designed, and thoughtfully personal. If you know Kathy, you know she lives and breathes weddings; as the “K” of Experiences by K, she’s the mastermind behind some of the most seamless and beautiful celebrations we’ve photographed over the years. We’ve worked with Kathy, Arno, and the team on so many proposals and weddings that showing up for their big day felt like photographing family. [ read more … ]

Anthony’s sunset proposal to Huong at Montara State Beach was one of those evenings that felt almost surreal. Under the excuse that they were going to a friend’s birthday surprise, they arrived at the cliffs just before sunset, where the waves were crashing against the rocks and the whole coastline was glowing in the softest golden light. Anthony led Huong to the edge of the bluff — no, the edge of the world — and before she could quite process what was happening, he dropped down on one knee. The smile on her face and the tears in her eyes said everything! [ read more … ]

Sam & Kim’s Fort Funston proposal is one I won’t forget anytime soon. The couple started with a peaceful walk down on the beach, with waves rolling in and a soft layer of fog hugging the cliffs in the distance. But on the way back up, things took an unexpected turn [ read more … ]