A San Francisco Engagement Session Full of Love


There’s just something magical about a San Francisco engagement session. The energy of the city, the iconic backdrops, and when you add in a couple totally in love? Pure gold! This one was all of the above: laid-back, a little editorial, full of movement, and wrapped in the dreamiest coastal light.


We started the afternoon at Equator Coffees—their favorite neighborhood coffee shop. It’s right near their apartment and a regular part of their weekend routine, so it felt natural (and cute as heck) to begin there with tea and coffee in hand. The vibes were casual and cozy, setting the tone for the rest of the day.


After grabbing our drinks, we strolled around Fort Mason, soaking in the springtime blooms—yes, the yellow mustard flowers were popping off! This spot also holds so many sweet memories for them, from farmers market mornings to casual walks by the water. Capturing those little in-between moments here felt extra special.


Next stop? The Palace of Fine Arts—where things got a little more elevated and editorial. That architecture, those archways, the way the light hits just right... it gave us such epic, romantic vibes and the kind of film photos that make you do a double take.


We wrapped the day at Golden Gate Beach near Crissy Field, running barefoot in the sand, with the Golden Gate Bridge peeking through the coastal haze. It was cold, the wind was wild, and none of us cared. That’s the kind of carefree, joy-filled energy I love documenting.


This San Francisco engagement session was a perfect blend of real, candid moments and artful, film-inspired imagery. If you’re planning your engagement shoot and want it to feel like you—with a mix of iconic locations and effortless, natural storytelling—let’s make it happen! Contact me today to get planning.

Black and white photo of two people conversing through a window pane with multiple glass sections.
A couple sits on a red bench holding cold beverages while wearing casual clothing.
A couple relaxes together on a red bench outside a building with large windows, enjoying drinks on a sunny day.
A couple stands in front of a Spanish-style storefront with red Equator sign and coral-colored bench outside.
Two people sit at a red bistro table with matching chairs having a conversation on an outdoor patio.
A romantic scene with couple at red cafe table and chairs against cream stucco wall with terracotta roof tiles.
Two people chat while standing in a doorway entrance of Fort Mason Center marked with a National Park Service shield.
Couple holding coffee cups walks together on street, wearing casual outfits with trench coat and white sneakers.
Couple in coordinating beige and white outfits posing in front of cream colored building with exterior stairs.
A romantic couple embraces outside a historic white building with turquoise railings in San Francisco.
A hand in a beige sleeve reaching down to touch yellow wildflowers growing in a sunlit spring meadow.
Two hands reach out to exchange a bouquet of yellow wildflowers in a sunny meadow overlooking the coast.
Two people embrace on a grassy hillside covered in yellow wildflowers on a bright spring day.
Two people walking together on a grassy hillside covered in yellow wildflowers on a sunny day.
Yellow wildflowers bloom among lush green grass and foliage in a natural garden setting.
Two silhouettes cast a romantic shadow against a rustic red wall during an intimate moment.
A couple wearing light colored outfits standing together against an industrial brick wall with large windows.
Two figures look out at Alcatraz Island from a boat on San Francisco Bay with one covering their face.
Two people walk along a weathered wooden pier surrounded by pilings in a misty bay with mountains in the distance.
Two people in casual outfits stand next to a vintage Ford pickup truck in front of a Mediterranean style house.
A couple stands affectionately under an ornate white archway entrance with decorative molding and vintage wooden doors.
A couple stands by a pond at sunset near the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco with golden light illuminating the scene.
Couple holding hands walking near water, wearing casual outfits including a white dress and tan coat.
A couple poses together at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco during sunset with the iconic dome structure behind them.
A couple sits on a grassy knoll at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco during sunset.
A couple sits together on a bench in front of the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco during golden hour.
A black and white photograph of a couple standing at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
A couple embraces near a tranquil lagoon at San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts on a sunny day.
Couple embraces in romantic moment at Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco with hanging willow trees and water.
Two people stand together among tall white columns and trees at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco.
The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco features grand Roman-style archways illuminated in warm golden light at dusk.
A view through ornate stone archways at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco during golden hour.
Couple standing beneath ornate stone archways and columns in a classical architectural setting.
Two people walk along a curved path beside a reflective pond with urban buildings visible in the background.
A couple in white looks out at the Golden Gate Bridge from a grassy hillside viewpoint in San Francisco.
A romantic couple shares an intimate moment on a grassy hill overlooking the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
A couple embraces on a grassy hill overlooking the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
A couple shares an intimate moment against a cloudy coastal backdrop, holding hands while dressed in white.
Close up of hands with engagement ring, watch and bracelet showing romantic moment between couple.
A couple strolls hand in hand along a misty beach in casual attire, captured in black and white.
Two people walking hand in hand barefoot on a beach, wearing a white shirt and white dress on an overcast day.
A couple enjoys a playful moment on Baker Beach with the majestic Golden Gate Bridge in the background.
A couple stands on the beach overlooking the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco during sunset.
A couple embraces romantically on a sandy beach with waves and coastline visible in the distance.
A couple embraces while dancing barefoot on a sandy beach near the ocean pier on an overcast day.
A couple walks together on a sandy beach at sunset with the ocean and coastline visible in the background.
A romantic moment captured between a couple embracing on a misty beach shore.
A couple walks along Baker Beach with the iconic Golden Gate Bridge visible in the background at sunset.
Two people walk hand in hand along a peaceful beach shore with mountains visible in the distance on an overcast day.
Couple in white outfits smiling on beach with Golden Gate Bridge visible in background.
A couple walks together on a sandy beach with a seaside town and pier visible in the coastal background.
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