I always have a lot of fun at engagement shoots. They’re a time when everyone is relaxed, there are no strict schedules to adhere to, and my couple can move around and be themselves like nobody’s watching. That’s exactly what happened here with Jill and Evan, but as a cherry on top, the wonderful weather gave us some really great light and a perfect sky too, resulting in this beautiful set of colorful and golden engagement photos. [ read more … ]

While visiting San Francisco, Denzil and Jackie spent an evening out to celebrate her birthday — or so she thought… in fact, Denzil had secretly planned to bring her out to Baker Beach for an engagement surprise, with the iconic Golden Gate Bridge as the backdrop. [ read more … ]

Pamela and Kevin have been engaged since the beginning of the year, when he proposed on a beach in Half Moon Bay. For their engagement portraits, we returned to the coastal town in the summertime to get some sunny shots by the ocean. We had a lot of fun with it, even splashing in the ocean for a few shots. [ read more … ]

Using his parents’ (real!) anniversary celebration as an excuse, Dillon brought his girlfriend Amia to Half Moon Bay and down onto the Ritz-Carlton beach for a short walk, and ultimately, a surprise proposal. [ read more … ]

We recently had the privilege of capturing a truly unforgettable moment. Several months ago, Aaron sought our help in choosing a picturesque location to propose to his girlfriend Florida, and of the many great spots in San Francisco, he ended up choosing Marshalls Beach — beautiful, scenic, and secluded. Last week, the plan went into action! [ read more … ]