After a delicious anniversary dinner in the city, Darius brought Megan to Treasure Island, which he “heard” was an excellent spot to watch the San Francisco sunset. Not coincidentally, there was also a picnic blanket complete with wine, two glasses, and rose petals scattered all around… and a very special photo book that he had made for the occasion. [ read more … ]

Brooke’s family traveled across the country to Palo Alto for her graduation from Stanford (and just in time for Father’s Day too!), and they wanted to have some casual family photos taken outdoors with a beautiful natural backdrop. They all came out to Arastradero Preserve during sunset, which gave its rolling hills a soft, golden glow. It was so easy to photograph this beautiful family, as they were all so relaxed in front of my cameras. Also, the bonding and love among them was incredible! I could tell how close they all are in each others’ lives, and how precious these moments are for them!

Though Chelsea and Matt live on the east coast now, she used to live in the Bay Area and he’d fly out to visit often. On a trip to Tennessee together a few weeks ago, Matt secretly asked Chelsea’s parents for permission, and then waited for the perfect moment to ask her for her hand in marriage — with the ring that he had been hiding for two months. Great timing too, because she really wanted to have her engagement photos taken here in San Francisco, where the couple shared many fond memories, and they had a trip coming up. [ read more … ]

Krista and Cale are officially tying the knot next summer, and let me just say that they are going to be one stunning couple. Despite the cold and windy day, she absolutely rocked her gorgeous pastel coral dress and that beautiful deep blue dress! And I have to say that Cale, aside from being quite the handsome fellow himself, was probably the most enthusiastic groom-to-be I’ve ever worked with — so eager to jump into whatever pose we asked for, and always with a huge enthusiastic smile. [ read more … ]

We’ve had quite a few British couples fly over and propose in San Francisco, and I’ve really enjoyed hearing their stories. Carlos & Claire were of course no exception, and I’m excited to share their story today! [ read more … ]