Alex planned the sweetest surprise for Elissa at Gamble Garden. She had been wanting to show him this little oasis in the middle of Palo Alto for a while, so he turned that simple wish into the perfect moment. [ read more … ]

Watching stories unfold is one of the best parts of my job. Over the past few years, we’ve followed Harper’s parents through their proposal and wedding days, and now it was time for the sweetest next chapter: family photos with their baby girl! [ read more … ]

Henry and Monica envisioned their engagement photos filled with an ocean-inspired, beachy vibe. So naturally, we started our day along the coast at Montara State Beach, where the calming waves and coastal breeze created a romantic backdrop. However, Mother Nature had other plans [ read more … ]

It’s been over five years since Lydia and Jessenia’s sweet proposal and four years since we celebrated their wedding, and not long after that, they welcomed their first baby. (David was lucky enough to meet one-month-old J when dropping off their wedding album!) Now, they’ve been blessed with number two, and to memorialize this next chapter, we headed to Stanford’s Arizona Cactus Garden for a golden hour maternity photo session. [ read more … ]

There’s something magical about this early-morning graduation photo shoot on the Stanford campus: the quad is all ours, and that soft, golden light feels perfect for milestone moments. Jay’s contagious smile lit up every shot, from the leafy archway where he posed with his proud parents to the fountain’s spray that framed his beaming face. [ read more … ]