Zander had a very specific vision for his proposal to Kyla: something quiet, intentional, and tucked away. So he reserved the Moon Viewing Garden at the San Francisco Botanical Garden — and when we say “reserved,” we mean reserved. An employee from the Garden was waiting on-site to keep the space clear so that when Zander and Kyla arrived, it would feel like they had the whole little world to themselves. [ read more … ]

Josephine & Jonathan’s wedding was an amazing, memorable celebration that we enjoyed absolutely every moment of. Their day started off at the Palace Hotel, where J&J shared a poignant set of private vows in the room, just the two of them, and it set the tone for everything that followed. From there we headed to Golden Gate Park, where we got caught some warm sunshine for photos in the Shakespeare Garden, before heading over to their wedding at the California Academy of Sciences. We even got to roam the living roof for portraits, which we’ve never had access to before, so shooting here with the wind lifting Josephine’s veil and the round skylights dotting the hillside was both a surprise and a delight! [ read more … ]

Jason and Rachael’s San Francisco Botanical Garden surprise proposal was as sweet and thoughtful as they come! Since Golden Gate Park is one of their favorite spots for spending time together, Rachael didn’t suspect a thing when Jason suggested another stroll through the gardens. Little did she know that this time, Jason was prepared, having carefully scouted the entire Botanical Garden beforehand to find the perfect spot for the big moment. [ read more … ]

Four years ago, Laolu and Andrewnet met at the SF Botanical Gardens for their first date, and last week, they returned again. But this time, there were a couple of photographers hiding behind some (literal) bushes for this momentous occasion. [ read more … ]

Amanda and Rahmtin’s engagement shoot last week carried a soft, dreamy look that I think perfectly captured both the essence of them as a couple as well as this beautiful city where they built their relationship. We started our shoot at Huntington Falls, whose gentle waters and lush surroundings gave us a rich, colorful setting to work with that felt both intimate and expansive. [ read more … ]