Engagement Photos in San Francisco’s Marin Headlands

Written By Chris Fox
Engaged couple seen from behind, looking out over the water as the sun begins to set during their Marin Headlands engagement session.

Wind, Sun & Cliffside Magic

Cathy and Justin were looking for a dramatic cliff feel for their engagement session—and the Marin Headlands delivered. This part of the San Francisco coast is stunning in any weather, but we lucked out with strong sun and breezy golden hour light.

We started the session up high, capturing panoramic views of the ocean, before hiking down to a small, quiet beach.

Rom-Com Vibes on the Coast

We frolicked in the water, climbed rocks, and ran through the sand. Picture engagement photos in San Francisco that feel like they belong in a romantic comedy—that’s Cathy and Justin. Their chemistry, energy, and full-hearted joy were a dream to photograph.

Brave the Wind, Get the View

After wrapping up at the beach, we hiked back up to a cliff area. The wind was wild, but the view was so worth it. Every windswept shot felt dramatic and authentic—exactly what they envisioned.

Hot Pot to Celebrate

We ended the day with hot pot (the perfect reward for surviving a chilly beach session). Cathy and Justin, thank you for being so adventurous and down for anything—I had the best time. I can’t wait for your Park Winters wedding this December!

xoxo misterdebs

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Landscape photo of the Marin Headlands coastline with the beach and hills in the background.
Engaged couple standing on a ridge in the Marin Headlands with the ocean behind them, holding hands up in the air in celebration.
Engaged couple standing in front of a dramatic cliffside view in the Marin Headlands during their San Francisco engagement session.
Three-part image from a Marin Headlands engagement session — the bride-to-be looking down a grassy hill toward her partner, a solo portrait with flowers, and the couple holding hands while walking down a hiking path.
Groom-to-be holding the bouquet and helping his fiancée down a steep hill as the wind blows during their Marin Headlands engagement session.
Close-up of the bride-to-be’s engagement ring as she rests her hand over her partner’s shoulder, with her white dress in the background.
Engaged couple seen from behind, looking out over the water as the sun begins to set during their Marin Headlands engagement session.
Close-up of the engagement bouquet with the couple kissing softly in the background during their Marin Headlands photoshoot.
Side-by-side engagement portraits in the Marin Headlands — in both, the bride-to-be sits on her partner’s lap with the ocean behind them; one image is more serene, the other filled with laughter.
Side-by-side engagement photos in the Marin Headlands — on the left, the couple embracing on a rock above the ocean; on the right, embracing on a hilltop with water in the background.
Bride-to-be sitting on her partner’s lap holding a bouquet during their Marin Headlands engagement session.
Side-by-side engagement photos in the Marin Headlands — on the left, the bride-to-be jumps in the air smiling; on the right, the groom-to-be walks along the beach smiling.
Engaged couple standing on a rock along the shoreline, sharing a kiss during their Marin Headlands engagement session.
Side-by-side engagement photos in the Marin Headlands — on the left, a close-up of the couple’s bare feet in wet sand; on the right, they walk toward the camera smiling.
Groom-to-be holding his fiancée in his arms as she smiles with her face turned toward the sun during their Marin Headlands engagement session.
Three-photo sequence from a Marin Headlands engagement session — the bride-to-be getting a piggyback ride, wrapping her arms around her partner, and jumping into his arms.
Side-by-side photos from a Marin Headlands engagement session — on the left, the couple walking down the beach hand-in-hand with the bride-to-be holding flowers; on the right, a view from behind as they embrace and look out at the ocean.
Engaged couple walking hand-in-hand down a path in the Marin Headlands, with the bride-to-be holding a bouquet.
Engaged couple seen from a distance, looking at each other with grass and rolling hills in the Marin Headlands behind them.
Chris Fox
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