Category Archives: Engagement Shoots

Is it me or do you want to take a walking tour around San Francisco with these two? I can just see it now: we’re walking through the Ferry Building tasting cheese samples and gnawing on a baguette. Or we’re riding a cable car between hills with wind blowing through our hair and laughing til our cheeks hurt. Or we’re grabbing a chocolate sundae to-go from Ghiradelli because for some reason, an afternoon sweet treat seems like a fantastic idea. And to top it off, riding along the Golden Gate Bridge singing the theme to “Full House” at the top of our lungs would be the perfect end to a perfect San Francisco day. But since we can’t hang around with these two lovelies, we get to feel the same joy and warmth that they evoke in their engagement photos by Sphynge Photography.

The happy couple, Jessica and Alexander, are full of life and laughter. She’s a fun and smiley school teacher and Alex just knows how to make her giggle! They love nature and art, so going through the woods was the perfect backdrop for their engagement session. There it is folks: taking something you love and giving it a starring role in your engagement shoot — that’s how you do it.

There’s no doubt that this couple works the camera. And there’s no doubt that Melvin Gilbert of Melvin Gilbert Photography knows how to work the camera… and the light and the couple and, well, the world. I can’t stop loving up on this engagement shoot.

The couple, Carin and Bobby, have such a cool sense of style that’s all theirs and they brought it to Griffith Observatory. They utilized all the nooks and crannies of the Observatory — from the art deco doors to the breathtaking views. They paired nicely with their surroundings, posing for romantic moments and playful mugs. No props needed. No zillions of outfit changes. Just two lovebirds and a perfect-for-them setting. When it comes to landmarks like this one tucked in the hills of Los Angeles, there’s no need to fight it. Just show up. Look good. Go with it.