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 … ]

I always look forward to shoots with Lauren and Brendan… the results are magic every time! This lovely couple is about to welcome a new addition to their family in less than a month, and for this shoot, we did their maternity photos at the Arizona Cactus Garden at Stanford. Lauren was absolutely glowing (both figuratively, and literally from the golden hour sun haha) [ read more … ]

One of Amrit and Sonali’s first and most memorable dates was on Stanford campus, and to take their journey full circle, Amrit brought Sonali back to the main quad for a surprise proposal in front of the Stanford Memorial Church. [ read more … ]

Engagement photos are a time to get a great set of professional photos, but they can also be an opportunity to relive memories — and even to create new ones. So we love it when we have engagement shoots at personally meaningful locations! Eric and Cory’s first date was at Stanford, and for their engagement photos, we started at the cactus garden and then moved onto main campus. The golden glow of the setting sun provided a perfect feel for this shoot; it was like a materialization of the warmth and love between them and gave these photos a look that perfectly matched the feeling of our hour together. [ read more … ]