Alec and Robyn - San Francisco Engagement Photography in the Marina

I just loved shooting this engagement session for Alec and Robyn because it felt a little like I had tagged along on a date of theirs. They're both so warm and open and funny that it's easy to relax into the moment with them. Plus, who can be tense holding such big, beautiful glasses of wine?

They're such a good match together, and you can tell just by the way they are together.

Then we took a little stroll in the neighborhood . . .

And ended up at the Palace of Fine Arts!

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Naz and Mash - Palace of Fine Arts Anytime Session

Naz and Mash contacted me for an anniversary photo session when they were traveling in San Francisco, and it wasn't until I met them in person that I found out they're from Bangladesh, which was so exciting! Of course I daily dream of being the kind of photographer who jets around the world and photographs interesting people in exotic locales, but it's more of a pipe dream than anything else, so I was thrilled to have international clients, at the very least.

And such great ones too. Naz was several months pregnant, but she was up for any and all suggestions. Plus she had the greatest outfit - I love that color!

I just love this one.

And this one too. This bench had the prettiest light.

Then we walked over from the Palace of Fine Arts to the bay and took some of the requisite shots in front of the Golden Gate Bridge. Usually I don't love the look of strong sunlight, but I think these turned out great!

Thanks so much Naz and Mash - let me know the next time you're traveling through SF - I'd love to photograph the little one when he arrives!

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San Francisco Engagement Session - M and Eric

I just absolutely loved this engagement session with M and Eric! They were really great sports, willing to try anything I suggested even into the growing cold of the evening, as you'll see from the last few photos!

This one they kept referring to as 'the Law and Order photo' when they were picking out prints . . . I can see it!

One thing they have in common is great taste in shoes. In fact, M once inspired me to buy more shoes than any woman needs at one go by introducing me to a brand that subsequently had an 80% off sale - how could I resist?

A Brenizer method portrait . . . 

See how bravely they weathered the cold?

Thanks M and Eric! You two rock, and I was so pleased to be able to shoot your engagement session.

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San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts Engagement - Clarisa and David

It seems like forever ago that I posted the sneak peek of this lovely engagement session; I think it's fair to say that I've been neglecting the blog. Not completely, of course; I've still been posting a few things here and there, but the blog hasn't had my full attention.

Still, this was such a fun session! Clarisa and David were total troopers, as the weather turned out to be rather reminiscent of a questionably apocryphal quote from Mark Twain: in other words, it was wet. Wet and cold, and windy.

Still, of course, it was beautiful. I am strongly of the mindset that sometimes the worst weather can make for some of the best photos, and in this case the fog just made everything soft and pretty. Not, of course, that Clarisa and David needed any help with that!

Oh, and did I mention that they brought adorable Nathaniel along with them? Who also braved the cold in fine fashion, and showed almost endless patience with having his picture taken.

Look at those gorgeous eyes!

And of course we needed some baby-kissing shots.

Isn't Clarisa just gorgeous?

Favorite!

I just love this one!!

Calrisa and David, thank you so much for a beautiful session. I can't wait for your wedding in October!