Tell us when, where, and what you're hoping for. Chris will talk through the spot, the timing, the logistics. No pitch, no pressure. By the end of the call you'll have a clear sense of whether we're the right team for the moment.
Twenty years behind the camera. Hundreds of weddings, over a thousand proposals and engagement sessions between me and my team. I still genuinely love the planning conversation as much as the shoot itself, which surprises me more than anyone.
Everything you need to decide if we're the right fit is on this page. Pricing, process, real photos, real reviews, every question you might ask. I'll be candid: I'm not the cheapest photographer in the Bay Area and I'm not trying to be. What I promise is that when the moment happens, nothing about it catches you off guard. That's worth what we charge.
Keep scrolling. Pricing, our 7-step process, what other couples have said about working with us, and a FAQ I update every time someone asks me something new.
Time, place, drive route, golden-hour timing, contingencies if anything shifts, even the timing math for your dinner reservation after. Surprise proposals get satellite map screenshots with arrows; engagement sessions get scouted together.
Text us anytime, day or night, week of or six months out. For surprise proposals we know exactly how to communicate around the secret. No emails to the wrong inbox, no calls when your partner is around.
For surprise proposals we look like tourists with big cameras. Between us we've shot a thousand and in 20 years never been blown. For engagement sessions we direct quietly so the moments feel natural, not posed.
Engagement sessions feel like a walk together, not a posed gallery. 30 to 60 minutes, no awkward poses, no "say cheese" — just two people who like each other. (For surprise-proposal clients, the engagement session runs right after the moment.)
A handful of edited photos land in your inbox within 24 hours so you have something to share with family the next day. Full edited gallery within 7 days. Small retouch requests after delivery are almost always doable.
Pick after the shoot, pay same-day.
Locked-in based on where + which day of the week.
Every shoot follows the same 7-step rhythm so nothing about the day catches you off guard.
Once you book a call, we'll reach out personally by text within minutes during Pacific time business hours. Most proposals are planned discreetly so text keeps things flexible and easy. (Just make sure to mute the thread.)
If you're unsure where to propose, we'll ask a few simple questions about the vibe (coastal, redwoods, vineyard, urban) and guide you toward strong options. We can send recent proposal galleries from any of our shoot locations for inspiration.
Once we confirm your date and general plan, we'll send you a private reservation link to lock in your proposal time. No cost to reserve. No penalty if plans shift. If we're personally booked, we'll let you know which photographer from our team will handle the shoot before you commit.
Text anytime with questions, adjustments, weather concerns, anything. If the spot has limited cell service we'll send detailed parking instructions, map links, and annotated satellite images so everything feels simple and clear on the day.
Send a quick selfie of you both that morning so we know what to look for. Share your location with us via Find My (iPhone) or WhatsApp (Android). We're typically on-site at least 30 minutes early, scouted and ready.
After the moment, we'll introduce ourselves and guide you through a relaxed engagement session together. 30 to 60 minutes depending on your collection. You don't need to know how to pose. We'll direct everything in a way that feels natural and fun.
Payment is due same-day after the shoot. You choose your collection before the photos are delivered. Within 24 hours we text you a handful of sneak peeks. Full edited gallery within 7 days. Small retouch requests after delivery are almost always doable.
Tap a location to see recent proposals + engagements from there. Each page has the spots we love, photos from real shoots, and pricing tuned to that region.
“Chris is excellent at what he does. We loved our proposal shoot. He walked us through every step beforehand, scouted the exact spot, and made sure my fiancée had no idea what was coming. Just followed the instructions and everything happened like clockwork.”
“Wonderful from start to finish. I planned to propose in Santa Cruz (2.5 hours away from home) and Chris was extremely helpful with planning tips, advice, and flexible with last-minute changes due to weather. The photos turned out incredible.”
“BEST PHOTOGRAPHER EVER. The reviews caught my eye and the website is real and funny. Truly a breath of fresh air. We're awkward in front of cameras and Chris listened to my vision and made it a reality. Edited people and other unwanted items out of all of our favorites.”
“When we think back to the big day, Chris is top of mind. It almost feels like if we didn't hire Chris, we didn't have a wedding. He came early, spoke to the coordinator directly without any help from us, and completed every wish I had. We received the photos only 4 days later. We were blown away.”
“I had the most unbelievable proposal at Panther Beach. There's nothing like that moment that means so much, and Chris captured it so we'll remember it vividly rather than relying on memory alone. Sneak peeks the night of, full gallery shortly after. I will look back on these forever.”
“We're a queer couple and it can be challenging to find someone who's going to celebrate our love the way we do. From the first email Chris made us feel completely seen. The shoot itself was relaxed, joyful, and the photos reflect exactly the relationship we have.”
No deposit. No commitment. We'll plan it together. Payment is due same-day after the shoot wraps. Sneak peek shared within 24 hours. Full gallery within 7 days.
