Ben & Brooke’s Engagement Hill Surprise Proposal in Marin

Engagement Hill (a stone’s throw from Sausalito) is a bit less well-known than the other trails and lookouts along the Marin Headlands, but it’s an absolutely stunning location, offering a sweeping view of the nearby hills, the San Francisco Bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. It also happens to be right in the path of Ben and Brooke’s favorite hike — and is quite appropriately named for this very special occasion! [ read more … ]

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David & Tricia’s Proposal at the Chapel Steps to Bay Trail

After a tasty brunch at Cavallo Point, David and Tricia went for a short hike on the trails above, where they could get a nice view of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge — and where I would be waiting to capture their proposal at the Chapel Steps to Bay Trail. [ read more … ]

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Ben & Cessna’s San Francisco Hilltop Proposal

It’s a bit of a trek up to the top of Slackers Hill, but this didn’t bother Ben and Cessna the slightest bit. In fact, before dinner last weekend, the two of them hiked the long way up — several times longer than the usual route! With the weather very much on their side that evening, they got to enjoy an incredibly scenic walk along the trail as they approached the summit. [ read more … ]

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Brad & Stephanie’s Golden Gate Bridge Sunrise Surprise Proposal

It’s not often that we get up early for photo shoots — in fact, we’ve been up Slackers Hill more than 30 times, and this is our very first time at sunrise — but the morning sun can be the best light of the day. We jumped at the opportunity to capture Brad and Stephanie’s sunrise surprise proposal overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, and this scene was stunning in every way. [ read more … ]

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Kris & Suzanna’s Mt Tam East Peak Sunrise Proposal

Kris wanted an epic way to propose to his girlfriend Suzanna and had the perfect way to make it work. Being avid hikers, they both love adventure and beautiful scenery, so what better way to propose than one one such trip? He chose the Mt Tam East Peak, a beautiful mountaintop overlooking the surrounding Bay Area, with an amazing view of the sun rising over Oakland. [ read more … ]

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