Where Love & Landscape Collide: A Sutro Baths Couples Session

There are places that seem to hold a special magic, where the beauty of the natural world amplifies the beauty of human connection. Sutro Baths in San Francisco is one such place. When my friend Rachael asked if I'd photograph her and her girlfriend Nicole during my visit, I knew this was the perfect backdrop for their love story.

Standing at Sutro Baths, you feel the raw power of the ocean, the salt spray on your skin, the crumbling history beneath your feet. It's a place that awakens the senses and makes you acutely aware of love's ability to withstand any storm. The coastal sunset, so different from the mountain sunsets of Colorado Springs, cast a dreamlike glow over the entire scene.

Rachael and Nicole's connection is a joy to witness. The tender looks, the playful laughter – it's the kind of love that radiates from within. My goal was to capture the essence of their bond, using the landscape almost as a supporting character in their story.

As daylight faded, we decided to play with the lower light, creating images with a touch of film-like grain. This unexpected touch felt strangely romantic, a gentle reminder that love doesn't require perfection. It thrives in the real, the raw, and the in-between moments.

Photoshoots are about so much more than the final product. This was an afternoon filled with laughter, exploration, and witnessing the quiet power of a beautiful love story unfold. Rachael and Nicole, it was a privilege to create these memories for you!