Hunter & Alicia’s Ritz-Carlton Beach Surprise Proposal

If ever there was a proposal that worked out like pure magic, Hunter and Alicia’s was it. During a getaway stay at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay, Hunter and Alicia went out for an evening walk by the beach, quickly stopping by the cliffside on the way down. While Alicia was enjoying the ocean view, Hunter pulled out the ring he had been hiding, said a few sweet words, and got down on one knee to propose to the love of his life, surrounded by the beauty of the golden hour sun shining over the ocean. [ read more … ]

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Pamela & Kevin’s Half Moon Bay Ritz-Carlton Engagement Portraits

Pamela and Kevin have been engaged since the beginning of the year, when he proposed on a beach in Half Moon Bay. For their engagement portraits, we returned to the coastal town in the summertime to get some sunny shots by the ocean. We had a lot of fun with it, even splashing in the ocean for a few shots. [ read more … ]

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Dillon & Amia’s Ritz-Carlton Beach Surprise Proposal

Using his parents’ (real!) anniversary celebration as an excuse, Dillon brought his girlfriend Amia to Half Moon Bay and down onto the Ritz-Carlton beach for a short walk, and ultimately, a surprise proposal. [ read more … ]

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Randeep & Sumit’s Romantic Sunset Picnic Surprise Engagement

Randeep had prepared a very special surprise for his girlfriend Sumit: an elegant, romantic sunset picnic on the cliffside in Half Moon Bay, overlooking the ocean and beach down below. As they walked from the Ritz-Carlton to the spot where the picnic setup awaited them, a dramatic and unusually colorful sunset sky opened up to light the way. [ read more … ]

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Will & Kelly’s Surprise Proposal at the Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay

Flying in all the way from the east coast, Will and Kelly came to California to enjoy a stay together here on the coast. Speaking with an unmistakably Bostonian accent, and having a uniquely infectious chuckle, Will is one unforgettable character. As he brought Kelly down the trail to this lookout along the cliffs [ read more … ]

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