Lauren & Jeff did a loooooot of homework before our engagement session. (Okay, it was mostly Lauren.) She had looked through a lot of our past engagement shoots and had her eye on some Sutro Baths shots, especially those beautiful reflections that can be seen in the still pools of water. But there was one problem (actually many problems): Sutro Baths is always cold, windy, and crowded… and often foggy on top of that. [ read more … ]

We met JJ & Alex a few months ago, and we loved these two instantly! They’re both outwardly a little bit shy — in a very cute and endearing way 🙂 But you sure wouldn’t be able to tell from looking at their expressions and movement in these photos! [ read more … ]

Last week, Scott & Carina took a trip down from their home in Seattle to visit Napa and San Francisco. Early on, Scott had decided on a Napa Valley winery proposal, but he was a real planner and wanted the details to be perfect: before deciding where to propose, he spent a loooot of time researching various wineries, evaluating pros and cons, and asking for my opinion on different spots. Eventually, he decided on Castello di Amorosa, with its picturesque vineyards and the grand castle overlooking it all. [ read more … ]

It’s time for Leo’s half-year shoot! I’ve had so much fun watching Ruth’s family grow over the past few years, and with how fast kids grow up and change, every shoot has brought something new. Leo was such a cheerful little baby, and we all had a great time with these San Francisco beach family photos on a warm, sunny evening. [ read more … ]

Matt flew all the way from Texas to propose to his girlfriend Breanna in San Francisco. Like many others who propose while visiting our beautiful city, he was drawn to the iconic and recognizable Golden Gate Bridge. While there are many great spots near the bridge, almost all of them are quite busy and crowded, especially on a day with good weather. A secluded Golden Gate Bridge proposal is a special thing! [ read more … ]