One week ago, Sahil and Neha made their way down the trail from the Half Moon Bay Ritz Carlton for a coastal cliffside proposal that really could not have been any more perfect. This day was filled to the brim with the unbridled joy and laughter of not just the happy couple (of course), but also their families and even yours truly, the photographers. Indeed, their happiness was just so contagious that I teared up a bit! (But, I quickly remembered that I needed to be able to see through the lens.) [ read more … ]

Kirby Cove is among one of the lesser-known spots with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge. It’s wonderfully hidden and secluded, and as a result, it’s a quiet and private area perfect for a proposal. And on a beautiful, sunny afternoon last weekend, Bucky brought his girlfriend Lindsay down the trail to this spot for their perfect Kirby Cove surprise proposal. I think Lindsay’s reaction was one of the cutest I’ve ever seen… just look at the way she’s looking at her new fiancé 🙂 [ read more … ]

Dhruv was pretty sneaky… not only did he manage to get his girlfriend Shraddha over to Baker Beach without her suspecting, he also kept a rose hidden on the entire trip over to the beach! As they started to head down to the beach, I saw him very smoothly pull the flower out from hiding and place it into his back pocket for the walk. I really loved how the moment played out — simple but super sweet, with the most adorable “yes” reaction. [ read more … ]

Coming from the east coast for a holiday getaway, Henry and Alina had a pretty amazing trip planned together with lots of fun in California. One of the first items on the agenda, one that she didn’t know, can be seen in the photos below — a beautiful and romantic Half Moon Bay cliffside surprise engagement! [ read more … ]

Jalen & Fallon flew halfway across the country to be in San Francisco for the holidays, and rather than joining in the retail craziness of Black Friday, they instead spent a day by themselves leisurely wandering around the city, eventually ending up at Baker Beach. After a relaxing stroll on the beach, Jalen popped the question, and once Fallon had a moment to process what was happening, I could feel the rush of happiness in the air! [ read more … ]