Take a peek at this romantic styled bridal session at the Golden Gate Bridge featuring iconic Bay Area views, vintage-inspired bridal fashion, and a timeless vintage car. Follow along with the gallery as we explore Fort Point and Point Cavallo, talk about why this location is perfect for engagement photos and elopements, and I offer tips for planning your own Golden Gate Bridge couples session!

A Downtown Pleasanton engagement session with Taylor and Joe that blends date night energy with an elevated, editorial feel. This session moved from quiet downtown streets into Rubys & Roses, a moody and nostalgic bar setting perfect for flash photography, cocktails, and candid moments. Photographed right after sunset into the evening, this East Bay engagement session is a great example of how to create stylish, intentional engagement photos without heading into San Francisco.

A last-minute Valentine’s Day proposal at the Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco, thoughtfully planned in just three days. From navigating humidity (and foggy lenses) to capturing the moment from multiple angles, take a peek at one of my favorite proposal galleries and get insight as to why I think the Conservatory is one of the best places to propose in the Bay Area.

This engagement session at the Pulgas Water Temple was the perfect mix of elegant and fun, with timeless architecture and a hilarious and fun couple. If you’re looking for a Bay Area location for engagement photos or even a proposal, this spot is definitely worth considering, so take a peek into some tips for a session there.

This spring couples session in San Ramon, California was filled with bright morning light, blooming plum and cherry blossoms, and the sweetest moments (with a little dog chaos mixed in). If you’re thinking about photos during blossom season in the Bay Area or East Bay, this is such a beautiful spot to consider!!

Come take a peek into my recent maternity and gender reveal session at Mori Point in Pacifica, California. The couple’s gender reveal was goofy, fun, and surprising and our session ended with the dreamiest pink sunset. If you’re looking for a California Bay Area or East Bay maternity and couples photographer who loves documenting real, in-between moments, this one’s for you.

A whimsical, cinematic fall engagement photography session at Filoli Historic House & Garden in Woodside, CA — full of romance, laughter, and editorial charm.

I recently photographed the sweetest intimate elopement at the Hayward Japanese Gardens, one of the California Bay Area’s coziest hidden gems. In this blog, I walk you through why this serene space is perfect for small ceremonies—from golden-hour light to rental details—plus a peek at the gallery (with facial privacy honored). If you’re dreaming up your own elopement at the gardens or anywhere in the Bay Area, come see why this spot might be the place for you.

Discover Ireland off the beaten path — cozy pubs in Doolin, scenic backroads from Doolin to Dublin, and why autumn is the best time to visit the Cliffs of Moher.

Why is Filoli Historic House and Garden an amazing senior grad photoshoot location? Check out this partial senior gallery and a blog featuring outfit inspiration and golden hour portraits, bringing timeless beauty and personal style together for the perfect senior session!!

Dive into the planning and post-processing world of crafting a branding photoshoot for a local gut health and wellness coach in the East Bay Area. You can get a sneak peek into the process of figuring out how to represent a business through photos and see some end result shots!

Photographing a surprise proposal inside the Conservatory of Flowers? Pure magic. Two amazing humans, one big “YES,” and a reminder that humidity and lenses are not friends 😂 Sharing all the dreamy moments (and a little behind-the-scenes realness) on the blog!

For anyone planning a proposal in Golden Gate Park—this one’s for you.

In this blog I’m sharing how we brought Sweet Pea the Flower Truck’s dreamy vintage vibe to life with a branding photoshoot in the East Bay Area. If you love florals, VW trucks, and intentional branding, this one’s for you!

Want to plan a perfect coastal proposal? Take a peak at the planning process and final photo results from this Carmel Beach proposal with the sweetest couple.

If you’re looking for an elegant, intimate, and serene place for your photos (family, engagement, maternity, grad, and more), check out this Hayward location. The Japanese Gardens are truly beautiful and might be just the fit for your photos!

If you want timeless, elegant, but also vibrant and full of life engagement photos, Filoli Historic House and Garden is the place to go. Check out some of my photos from a recent engagement session at Filoli and then let's get your own engagement session booked!

Take an inside look into the process and results of taking my own new branding photos at my makeshift in-home studio!

If you're looking for a picturesque escape from the hustle and bustle of the Bay Area, a day trip to Point Reyes National Seashore should be at the top of your list. Come along with me as I share a couple photos and tips for your trip to Point Reyes.

Golden hour plus green hills, cherry blossoms, a cowboy hat and cowboy boots makes for one amazing country vibe couples photoshoot. Take a short read and check out the full gallery from my shoot with Jelly and Joey :)

Take a look at a full gallery from a recent maternity photoshoot I was blessed to do of my two friends and their coming little girl!