Lorna and Laurent met me at Baker Beach for a breezy maternity session, with soft clouds adding extra flair and texture to the sunset sky. The warm light and gentle waves gave us the perfect backdrop as they walked, laughed, and took in these last moments before baby arrives. Behind the camera, it really felt like photographing two models — they gave me so much movement and expression to play with in every frame, and my cameras absolutely adored every moment of it!

Sam & Kim’s Fort Funston proposal is one I won’t forget anytime soon. The couple started with a peaceful walk down on the beach, with waves rolling in and a soft layer of fog hugging the cliffs in the distance. But on the way back up, things took an unexpected turn [ read more … ]

I loved catching up with Lauren and Brendan for their holiday photos, this time with the news that they’re expecting another little one! Lovers’ Lane was calm and cozy, and their outfits tied everything together perfectly: warm earthy tones and soft greens that blended with the eucalyptus trees and filtered light. Their little guy stole the show with giggles and big swings between mom and dad [ read more … ]

Some love stories loop back to where they began. Tanay and Shreya first met in the Bay Area, so when Tanay started planning the moment he’d ask her to marry him, he knew he wanted the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. Baker Beach gave them everything: a beautiful view, soft evening light, and enough space to build a surprise worthy of their story. [ read more … ]

Vivian and Sam had just gotten married under the classic bright SoCal sunshine, so for their San Francisco portraits they asked for the same warm, sun-soaked vibe. We skipped golden hour and met at midday — blue skies or bust! We started at SF City Hall, letting the clean architecture and soft window light show off their newlywed glow, then headed out to the coast for some fun outdoor shots. [ read more … ]