Carolyn and I go back to grad school days in Boston, where her tenacity, boldness, and confidence made her unforgettable. Getting to photograph her engagement session with Brandon felt like a full-circle moment. We explored three iconic San Francisco locations—the timeless elegance of City Hall with its soaring arched windows, the moody coastal beauty of Sutro Baths where Carolyn's chartreuse blazer popped against wildflowers and fog, and the vibrant energy of Chinatown with its red lanterns and bustling streets. Their impeccable style, those dramatic coral and red bouquets, and the genuine connection between them made every frame special. Watching someone I admired in grad school now sharing these moments with her partner reminded me why I love this work.
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Engagement: Lizzie and Truong, Thornton Beach
Some love stories are a decade in the making. Lizzie and Truong have been together for almost ten years, and we've been following each other since our UCLA days. Finally getting to photograph their engagement session felt like a full-circle moment.
Read MoreEngagement: Jennie and Chris, Mount Tamalpais
Frolicking through the wildflowers and golden hills of Mount Tamalpais
This session was pure magic — wind in our hair, endless views, and the kind of joy you can’t fake. Jennie and Chris have such an easy, radiant connection, and watching them laugh and dance against this incredible backdrop was a dream to capture.
Read MoreEngagement: Jason & Susan, Fioli and Pulgas
Under the dreamy golden light filtering through angel's trumpets, we captured Jason and Susan's love story – one that began in UCLA's Hedrick Hall in 2017, where they were first-year dormmates turned lab partners in their final quarter. Now, between the historic columns of Pulgas Water Temple and Filoli's manicured gardens, their joy radiates as brilliantly their love that blossomed from friendship into something beautifully unexpected.
Locations: Fioli Garden and Pulgas Water Temple
Read MoreEngagement: Susan & Andrew in San Francisco Chinatown & Palace of Fine Arts
As we photographed them among Chinatown's red lanterns and the Palace's classical columns, their genuine joy and comfort with each other shone through every frame. Here's to Susan and Andrew, whose love story proves that the best things in life are worth waiting for.
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Engagement: Uzma and Corey, San Francisco
Engagement: S & D, Palace of Fine Arts
Location: Palace of Fine Arts
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