Lorna and Laurent met me at Baker Beach for a breezy maternity session, with soft clouds adding extra flair and texture to the sunset sky. The warm light and gentle waves gave us the perfect backdrop as they walked, laughed, and took in these last moments before baby arrives. Behind the camera, it really felt like photographing two models — they gave me so much movement and expression to play with in every frame, and my cameras absolutely adored every moment of it!

Some love stories loop back to where they began. Tanay and Shreya first met in the Bay Area, so when Tanay started planning the moment he’d ask her to marry him, he knew he wanted the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. Baker Beach gave them everything: a beautiful view, soft evening light, and enough space to build a surprise worthy of their story. [ read more … ]

Vivian and Sam had just gotten married under the classic bright SoCal sunshine, so for their San Francisco portraits they asked for the same warm, sun-soaked vibe. We skipped golden hour and met at midday — blue skies or bust! We started at SF City Hall, letting the clean architecture and soft window light show off their newlywed glow, then headed out to the coast for some fun outdoor shots. [ read more … ]

Jorge and Fernanda flew in from Mexico with one big plan: a sunset Slackers Hill proposal overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco skyline, two of the most beautiful sights that California has to offer. September often brings coastal fog, but the winds were fully with them for this occasion: not only was there beautiful sunset light at Slackers Hill, but just enough fog built up in the distance to give us an almost surreal backdrop. [ read more … ]

Some love stories get a beautiful sequel. Edward and Camila are already married, but for their one-year anniversary, he planned the sweetest surprise: a proper proposal with the Golden Gate Bridge sweeping behind them. He told her they were dressing up for a date night, and just before dinner, they made a quick stop at Battery Spencer just as the late afternoon light turned the bridge a deeper red. [ read more … ]