Bob had a lot planned for Cecilia’s birthday, with the main event being (as you can guess from these photos) a mountaintop surprise proposal — also quite fitting as it was Valentine’s Day weekend! The two made the trek up to the top just before sunset [ read more … ]

Chimney Rock is the very western tip of the Point Reyes cape, extending way out into the Pacific Ocean, and it offers beautiful coastal cliff views in every direction. This shoot with Marcia & Jeff was my very first time here, and I had a heck of a good time exploring the ocean bluffs with them. [ read more … ]

It’s the little details that really make a proposal special. Yes, Slackers Hill is a beautiful location (and perhaps my favorite view in the Bay Area), but personally, my favorite part of Ishan’s proposal to Sweety was the scrapbook and the meaning behind it. Originally a gift from her, they had filled it with memories over the years, and as a surprise to Sweety, Ishan put the big question on the last page for her to find on this special afternoon. [ read more … ]

I absolutely love it when my couples are up for a hike, since it means we get to shoot at unique locations with stunning views and nobody else around, perfect for a private special moment. Jonathan was looking for a spot just like that to to propose to his girlfriend Hillary, and luckily, they’re both the outdoorsy type who enjoy hiking, so he and I planned a proposal up at Slackers Hill in the Marin Headlands. The light there can be incredible at sunset [ read more … ]

One of our favorite things to do for engagement shoots is to explore new places with our couples. Mt. Tam isn’t exactly a new spot for us per se, but it’s also not somewhere we visit often, making every trip there a treat. On the day of the shoot, the weather was looking pretty iffy… but it ended up working out absolutely beautifully. Alvin and Priya completely rocked it. [ read more … ]