Steve & Jerely were already set to get married soon — in fact, as I’m writing this post, I’m also scrolling through Jerely’s Instagram account looking at their gorgeous SF City Hall wedding photos. But Steve wanted to surprise his fiancée with a proper proposal. [ read more … ]

Andy got in touch with me more than a month ago to start planning his proposal. Although he and Kate were already technically engaged and had made wedding plans, he knew that she needed to receive a proper proposal like every girl deserves. We worked out a plan for the two of them to walk around the Palace of Fine Arts, where he’d surprise her with a bouquet of roses and a note that he had prepared. [ read more … ]

I love it when we travel around the city for an engagement shoot and find that our couple has thoughtfully chosen a cute outfit perfectly matched to each location. [ read more … ]

While on a trip to visit San Francisco all the way from Atlanta (where I grew up!) a few weekends ago, Clayton surprised Abigail with a proposal and a beautiful ring. (Spoiler: she said yes!) They just couldn’t wait to celebrate and remember this trip of a lifetime, and we scheduled an engagement photo shoot just three days after that! [ read more … ]

The Palace of Fine Arts is one of the most beautiful structures in all of the city of San Francisco. But for about two weeks every year, it’s even more special. At sunset, the sun shines through the arches of the rotunda across the pond, casting a golden spotlight on the perfect proposal spot. And for months, Will had been planning to be right there with his girlfriend Samantha. [ read more … ]