I loved catching up with Lauren and Brendan for their holiday photos, this time with the news that they’re expecting another little one! Lovers’ Lane was calm and cozy, and their outfits tied everything together perfectly: warm earthy tones and soft greens that blended with the eucalyptus trees and filtered light. Their little guy stole the show with giggles and big swings between mom and dad [ read more … ]

Victoria was in San Francisco for a quick visit with a close friend to sight-see and hang out together. What she didn’t know: her itinerary had a secret guest star. Will quietly flew into town, teamed up with her friend, and together plotted a perfect sneaky surprise proposal during the beautiful sunset hour at Mt. Tam. [ read more … ]

Some proposals unfold like a perfect little movie, and this one had every scene. R arrived early with me at the Rodeo Beach cliffs, the Pacific Ocean sparkling below us and the sun turning to gold as it neared the horizon. While we waited for their friends to “casually” bring A over [ read more … ]

Connie and Jonasel’s Hakone Japanese Garden wedding was a fairy tale with a Silicon Valley flavor. The morning started just down the road at Connie’s parents’ home, where everyone got ready amid happy chaos in a cozy setting. One of the details we especially adored was Connie’s dress. With its softly draped sleeves and delicate cape, it gave off a hint of Elsa, very fitting for this couple, who are big fans of Disney [ read more … ]

Victor planned the perfect misdirection: a weekend bike ride with friends over the bridge and along the coast, as they’ve enjoyed doing in the past. Unfortunately, he “injured” his leg (don’t worry… 100% pretend!) and told his girlfriend Karen that he’d have to sit this one out. But in reality, he had been preparing to propose at Black Sands Beach for months. That morning, he headed out early to meet up with us, trek to the end of the beach, then tuck himself out of sight… with the ring burning a hole in his pocket. [ read more … ]