Yesica + Israel: East Beach + Golden Gate Bridge Couples Session

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Not every photo session has to be a once-in-a-lifetime occasion – for example, Yesica decided to get some fun photos taken with her beau on the beach to celebrate her birthday this year! Despite a chilly wind, we enjoyed the clear sunny day, strolling by the water and dancing on the sand. We started at East Beach for the sunny beachy vibes, and then moved to Golden Gate Beach so we could capture the bridge better through the haze. The result was this sweet, romantic photo collection of this stunning pair. It was such a pleasure to capture these memories for them!

Stephanie + Michael: Sutro Baths Engagement Session

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The Sutro Baths at Lands End is a gem of a spot, despite it being extremely windy almost every time I’ve been there. But the stars aligned for my session here with Stephanie and Michael – the weather was perfect for photos that day, and the sky was clear and blue! We walked along the concrete paths over the pools to catch some photos with the reflections on the water. Then we wandered down to the beach, and finally made the mini hike to the tree-lined trail just in time for it to be bathed in golden light. It was such a joy to see this couple’s personalities come out as we took photos against these stunning backdrops, and I can’t wait for their wedding next year!

Rosie + Matt: Lovers Lane + Baker Beach Engagement Session

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For Rosie and Matt’s engagement photo session, they wanted the best of two worlds: the moody, woody vibes of Lovers Lane, and the sunny coastal view of the Golden Gate bridge at Baker Beach. The sun coming through the trees at Lovers Lane gave us such beautiful lighting illuminating this glowing couple, and the sun at the beach gave us bright blue skies and water. Having a bright sunny day was such a treasure for a city that is nearly always a little gloomy and overcast, and it was a joy being able to spend this day capturing romantic memories for these two! They are getting married in New York next year, and I am so honored to be asked to be there to photograph them again!

Valerie + Kyle: Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden Engagement

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The quiet hidden gem that is Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden in Palo Alto is an idea photo location for couples who want greenery and delicate flowers adorning the backdrop of their engagement photos. Valerie and Kyle and I spent a peaceful morning at the garden, soaking up the sun and taking photos among the rose bushes, hedged walking path, and gazebo. For such a compact space, this garden gave us plenty of romantic photo spots, and best of all, we basically had it to ourselves as this area tends to not be overrun with guests in the mornings. It made for such a pleasant morning getting to know these two, and I’m delighted that I get to photograph their wedding this fall!

Tabitha + Sarn: Legion of Honor + Golden Gate Park Engagement

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When it comes to engagement photos, should you choose classy and sophisticated, or fun and casual? Tabitha and Sarn chose both! We started at the Legion of Honor, for their all-black dress-up outfits. We arrived just before closing for a few photos in the courtyard, and took the rest around the exterior. The wind made it a bit extra chilly on this moody, overcast day, but it also added some drama, tossing Tabitha’s hair and skirt!

Our second location was the Rose Garden at Golden Gate Park. I love using this garden because it’s free and easy to access, and there are a variety of colors in bloom all year round. T&S changed into more comfortable and casual outfits and we used the many rows of roses to create some colorful, dreamy portraits together. I can’t wait for their wedding this summer!

Ellen + Michael: Golden Gate Bridge Maternity Session

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Taking maternity photos for dear friends was already special, but capturing their joy with the Golden Gate Bridge—an iconic San Francisco photography backdrop—made it even more magical. We explored two stunning San Francisco maternity photography locations: first, the scenic walking paths near the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center, where the vibrant purple Pride of Madeira flowers were in full bloom—just like this glowing mom-to-be! Then, we headed to Golden Gate Beach at sunset for softer, golden lighting, perfect for romantic and intimate maternity portraits. Knowing how deeply cherished this journey to parenthood has been; I wanted to create dreamy, heartfelt images they’ll treasure forever. Ellen and Michael will be incredible parents, and I can’t wait for them to welcome their San Francisco baby!

Claudia + Freddy: Legion of Honor + Palace of Fine Arts Engagement

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My first visit to the majestic Legion of Honor Museum in San Francisco was for this elegant and sophisticated engagement shoot with Claudia and Freddy. Their choice of outfits, sleek and all-black, made them really pop against the off-white walls and pillars of the building.

We switched gears and went for a more playful and casual vibe for their second photo location: the Palace of Fine Arts. We wandered around the park after the sun had fallen behind the structure, which gave us some soft dreamy light, and included their puppy in a few shots for some extra fun! Photographing this beautiful, effortless couple was an honor and showcasing the city’s gorgeous architecture made it even better.

Teresa + Johnny: Los Angeles County Arboretum Engagement

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One of the amazing things about shooting in LA is that you will never run out of new places to discover! My first visit to the vast and diverse Los Angeles County Arboretum was for Teresa and Johnny’s engagement photo session, and it was so perfect for the photos they envisioned. Every ten steps it seemed there was a new garden or pathway or body of water, and every new scene made a gorgeous backdrop to show off this adorable couple. I will definitely be keeping this place in mind for future SoCal shoots, and I can’t wait to photograph these two again for their wedding in May!

 

 

Jagdeep + Vinay: Palace of Fine Arts Engagement

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It is always an honor when a couple traveling from out of town takes time out of their trip to do a photo session with me. Jagdeep and Vinay were visiting from Canada and chose one of the most iconic San Francisco backdrops for their engagement photos here: the Palace of Fine Arts. Looking like fine art themselves in lux formalwear, they posed in different spots around the grand edifice like a pair of professional models. I was blown away – they made my job so easy! A huge thank you to this couple for making me a part of their travel itinerary, and best wishes for their marriage ahead.

Amanda + Averill: New York Public Library Engagement

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Never in my life have I seen a public library as grand and majestic as the New York Public Library, also called the Stephen A. Schwarzman building, in the Midtown neighborhood of New York City. The ornate interior, with its massive windows and marble staircases, made a most romantic setting for engagement photos – with my personal favorite detail being the vintage phone booths on the lower floor. And there was no better couple to capture in this unique building than the stunning Amanda and Averill, who traveled in the same day from Connecticut for this session and still managed to show up dressed to the nines. I was also traveling, on one of my yearly visits to see family in Manhattan, and I’m so glad the stars aligned that allowed me to experience this place with the coolest couple I’ve ever met. Many thanks to them for making the trip to the city to meet up, and I can’t wait for their Joshua Tree wedding in the fall!

*A permit is required to take professional photos inside the building