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Napa Valley’s Benzinger & Kunde Wineries Engagement Photos | Vania & Jason

12-22-2014

Vania and Jason hail from Chicago, but absolutely love the Napa Valley. While in town for Thanksgiving with Jason's family, they chose the Benzinger Family Winery and Kunde Family Estate as their locations for engagement photographs, and I think you'll agree their choices couldn't have been more spectacular. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to have photo[...]

Engagement Photographer in San Francisco’s Lower Haight | Jake & Jay

11-30-2014

Jake and Jay have a few special places in San Francisco's Lower Haight, so it was obvious that we needed to hold their engagement photography session there. We began at Miette, a charming bakery and confectionary just off of Hayes St., was one of Jake's regular stops when she lived in the neighborhood. We continued our session at Hotel Biron, where Jake and Jay fir[...]

Golden Gate Park, Stow Lake Marriage Proposal | Kristen & Michael

10-22-2014

Kristen & Michael hail from Atlanta and Phoenix, respectively. When Michael learned he would need to be in San Francisco for a work training seminar, he knew it would be the perfect chance to invite Kristen for a weekend getaway, and to surprise her with an engagement proposal. After laughing, crying, and hugging their way through the big moment, Michael capped [...]

Sonoma Engagement Session at Ferrari-Carano Winery | Lisa & Greg

01-3-2014

Lisa and Greg's engagement photograph session at Ferrari-Carano Winery in Sonoma was nothing short of dreamy. The colors, the light, and the love between this glowing couple made for the ideal afternoon. Thank you, Lisa & Greg, for sharing these important moments with me! If you love this engagement session, check out their wedding photography at Foreign[...]

San Mateo Sugarloaf Engagement Session | Jennifer & Andy

07-10-2013

This tender engagement photography session was so full of love, it felt like we were transported beyond the bustle that is the San Francisco Bay Area. The path along the hills of San Mateo's Sugarloaf Mountain was so narrow in places that Grace and I were practically climbing over each other, jockeying to get into position for our photos. Jennifer and Andrew were so [...]

San Francisco Mission District Engagement Session | Orly & Zack

04-29-2013

For her engagement photography session, it was important to Orly to incorporate elements of her heritage, so what better place than the diverse streets of San Francisco's Mission District? Orly, Zack, and I visited the murals in Balmy Alley, then explored the Mission together, pausing wherever the light was beautiful. Then, we visited the UCSF Medical Center's Rec B[...]

San Francisco Mission District Engagement Photography | Michelle & Kyle

04-15-2013

What's better than an engagement session that begins with wine and a cheese flight at Mission Cheese in San Francisco's Mission District? Nothing. I loved spending the evening with Michelle and Kyle, and I can't wait for their wedding in June! If you enjoyed these photographs, don't miss Orly & Zack's Mission District engagement photos. You may also enjo[...]

Danville & San Ramon Engagement Photography | Katelyn & Mark

02-22-2013

I first met Katelyn & Mark at a coffee shop in Danville. I immediately noticed and loved how gregarious, outgoing, talkative, and charismatic Mark was. Katelyn was the perfect complement to him, effortlessly beautiful, reserved, and poised. As we took their engagement photographs, they made me smile. A lot. The session was comprised of hours of playfulness,[...]

Treasure Island & Dolores Park, San Francisco Engagement Photography | Meri & Mollie

12-1-2012

I love everything about Meri & Mollie! Not only are the a ton of fun, they also have some really cool things in store for their wedding. I can't tell you what they are until afterward, though! We began our engagement photograph session on Treasure Island under the Bliss Dance statue, which is significant for these two ladies, both long-time fans of Black Rock[...]

Temescal Regional Park / Pacific Palisades Engagement Photography | Allison & Ben

05-31-2012

For their engagement session, Allison and Ben chose the idyllic Temescal Canyon Park in Los Angeles, CA - a park both of them love to visit for hiking and day trips. After strolling and dancing through the park, we concluded with a sunset beach visit. Enjoy these photographs! If you love these photographs, you'll love this Los Angel[...]

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