Neal & Danna’s Baker Beach DIY Proposal

When Neal shared his DIY proposal plan with me, I have to admit that I initially felt a mix of excitement and concern. The idea of a wooden arch, torches, candles, and flowers sounded lovely, but I couldn’t help but wonder about the potential challenges. What if setup took longer than expected? What if the setup didn’t hold up against the wind and waves on the beach? My mind was buzzing with “what ifs.”

But as preparation unfolded, it became clear that Neal had everything well in hand. [ read more … ]

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Spencer & Maria’s Golden Gate Bridge Trail Proposal

While in town visiting her parents, Spencer and Maria took an opportunity to hike the Golden Gate Bridge trail along the San Francisco coastline, with a beautiful, secluded view of the bridge. As they descended the path, Spencer vlogged the whole thing with his camera, like they always do on their travels — but this time, something extra special was about to happen. [ read more … ]

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Jill & Evan’s Colorful Golden Engagement Photos at Baker Beach

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 … ]

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Denzil & Jackie’s Baker Beach Engagement Surprise

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 … ]

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Pranav & Nikhita’s Hiking Proposal Overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge

The most appreciated surprises are often the least expected. Pranav and Nikhita went for a morning hike up to Slackers Hill, one of my favorite places in the Bay Area, with its stunning view of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco — but of course, she didn’t suspect the true purpose. I love that they’re both dressed in casual hiking gear, complete with a backpack, hat, and sunglasses, just having a fun hike on a beautiful morning, just like they had done many times in the past. But then, after briefly taking in the panoramic view, Pranav knelt down with the ring he had hidden, and he said the words that would take their relationship to the next stage. Her reaction says it all 🙂

Congrats, P&N! We’re so happy to have been a part of your special hiking proposal moment!

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