This is an engagement shoot that we won’t be forgetting anytime soon — and neither will Jenny & Kelly, I’m sure. It was a coooold day with 20+mph ocean winds, and even with the jacket that Jenny put on to warm up between shots, it’s a wonder nobody turned into a popsicle! It’s actually hard to describe just how crazy the wind was; when Jenny and Kelly arrived and parked at the top of Sutro Baths, they found us crouched at the base of a bush in the corner of the parking lot, trying to hide from the wind for just a few seconds longer…

The result, however, was a set of very colorful sunset engagement photos [ read more … ]

One day before this perfect Joaquin Miller Park surprise proposal, Will made up an excuse about getting a haircut (which was true… he did actually get a haircut!) so that he could take a walk in the redwoods and see in person that it was exactly the kind of place where his girlfriend Treecy would want to get engaged. And it was! He and I quickly hopped on a video call to talk about the space and the light, and we went over the whole game plan. He’d bring Treecy over under the guise of meeting some coworkers at the park, he’d stop to say a few words, and afterwards, family would come meet them for an additional surprise. [ read more … ]

During their trip to California (all the way from Canada!), Kody and Carlie had a lot on their itinerary, including a scenic roadtrip all along the the sunny California coast. But Kody had prepared something that would outshine everything else they’d do during their stay… and it was hidden right in his back pocket. [ read more … ]

I love it when couples get engaged at a personally meaningful spot… and doubly so if it’s at a beautiful location, like Kyle and Rachel’s Panther Beach surprise proposal! This is a special place that they used to frequent as a couple, and so it was the perfect choice for the location to mark that next phase in their lives together. And it was so quiet and empty on their big day too — they had the beach nearly entirely to themselves (and their two very cute dogs)! [ read more … ]

This wedding has been quite a long time in the making! Rudy and Erin had been planning it for nearly two years (thanks, pandemic!), and their wedding at The Highlands Estate finally came to life last month. Rudy and Erin, along with their fluffy baby Benji and the rest of the gang, celebrated their marriage at the most beautiful venue, with the most colorful autumn scenery in the background. [ read more … ]