McKenna had been secretly scheming this proposal to her girlfriend Izzy for months, and by the time the day finally came, every little detail had been meticulously planned. The two were on a trip together to San Francisco when, all according to plan, they visited Lovers’ Lane in the morning. Happily walking down the winding path together, McKenna playfully spun Izzy around, and in one fluid motion, she pulled out the ring box that was hiding in her waistline. [ read more … ]

For this big moment, Paulo planned his surprise proposal at Montara State Beach with not only his girlfriend Christine, but also their son as well. He was in on the surprise, and besides serving to distracting her as part of the plan, he also helped to take some photos from the side! [ read more … ]

Michael & Lauren’s story began back in 2018. They first met online, and after a very memorable first date that stretched for four hours (!), it became clear that something special was brewing. Since then, we’ve had the honor of documenting several of their big milestones: first, their proposal in the spring of 2022 up in the Marin Headlands, then their fall engagement photos at Mt Tam, and finally, their beautiful wedding at Viansa Sonoma this summer. [ read more … ]

One tranquil morning last weekend, the world held its breath as Pankaj and Vaibhavi paddled a rowboat around the waters of Stow Lake. As the birds chirped around them, they glided towards the iconic stone arch bridge. Little did Vaibhavi know that this ordinary morning was about to become an extraordinary memory. With their calm surroundings amplifying the moment’s intimacy, Pankaj positioned their boat perfectly in front of the bridge, then took her by surprise with a heartfelt proposal. [ read more … ]

This was definitely the most last-minute engagement shoot I’ve ever shot — Jason reached out to us on Thursday night, and we shot this set of beach engagement photos in Half Moon Bay less than 24 hours later! I’m super glad it worked out as I had a great time with this energetic and stylish couple, and the results turned out fantastic! [ read more … ]