Children/Families

Abisia Family at Perry Farms

January 28, 2012 By rebeca Leave a Comment

I met the Abisia family a few months back at Perry Farms in Hayward (about 30 miles south of San Francisco) and we had a great time. Perry farms is an awesome place for picking pumpkins, learning about frontier living and generally having a great time. In fact, my family is still enjoying the popcorn corn that we picked then. Pretty awesome to put the whole cob in the microwave and watch it pop. But we were there to take photos and it was great spot. Pumpkins, hay bales, trees and wagons made for a great session. Of course the Abisia’s were nothing but smiles and the photos came out great. Loved how playful everyone was and that energy came through in the photographs.

We ended up printing several large canvas’s for their home and those look awesome. Really love when my work makes a contribution to a family’s home.

Thanks again Abisia Family and I look forward to seeing you again.

Boy posing for a picture in the woods at Perry Farms

Brother and sister playing in the woods at Perry Farms

Family of four sitting on stacks of haybales in Perry's Pumpkin Patch

Family of four smiling at Perry's Pumpkin Patch

Family of four playing at Perry's Pumpkin Patch

Family posing on top of haybales in Perry's Pumpkin Patch

Little girl hugging tree trunk at Perry Farms

Little girl on dad's shoulders in the woods at Perry Farms

Mom hugging son at Perry's Pumpkin Patch

Mom hugging son in the woods at Perry Farms

Thoughtful boy posing in the woods at Perry Farms

Filed Under: Children/Families Tagged With: Perry Farms, San Francisco Family Photogapher, San Francisco Photographer, San Francisco Portrait Photographer

Date Night Photography with Jocelyn and Glenn

October 26, 2011 By Joey Leave a Comment

Photography sessions in San Francisco always have a unique feel depending on the couple’s personality, where we are at, and of course the always interesting variable of the San Francisco weather. This session ended up being special because the location was great (Yerba Buena Gardens) and the fall sunshine made for perfect weather. The last aspect of the personality was determined by who was and wasn’t there. Jocelyn and Glenn have been married for 14 years and it was great to see the love and the playfulness between the two of them. And what made this session all the more was who wasn’t there – namely their two beautiful children. This was a Date Night Photosession and we were out on the town for a few photos before their reservations and a local steak house. But even after the 14 year span since their wedding, a doubling in size of their family, and a whole lot of pre-session gitters, they did awesome and we had a great time. I’ve always said photography sessions make for great dates (especially for parents) and this was proven true again. There were a few nervous laughs but we explored around the Contemporary Jewish Museum and started having fun. By the time we crossed Mission and went to the Yerba Buena Gardens they were holding hands a bit more tightly and I could see the romance through the camera (always love that). All in all it was a wonderful afternoon. The photos turned out wonderful and from what I hear the steak dinner was equally fabulous so all in all they had a very good date. Congrats Jocelyn and Glenn on not letting the day to day get in the way of having a great date.

Against a brick and cement wall, a couple smiles at each other from some distance apart, flirtingly.

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Couple smiling playfully as their bodies press agians each other.

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Witha tall building in the background leading up to blue sky and patchy clouds, a well-dressed couple looks at each other in a playful and loving way.

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In the imosing entrance of the brick facade of San Francisco's Jewish Museum, a well-dressed couple flirts.

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With a fountain behind them and leaning on a railing, a couple looks at each other with passion.

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Black and white close-up image of a husband and wife holding hands. She is wearing jewelry and a white jacket.

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With a big tree behind them, a couple sits on a park bench slightly apart, not looking at each other.

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Sitting on a park bench, a woman looks over at the man sitting beside her- he seems not to be responding.

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Well-dressed couple walks arm-in-arm through an arboretum. She is smiling and he is lookng at her adoringly.

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A woman smiles at the camera, arms out-stretched, as her husband looks at her from close behind, mimicking her position.

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If you want a date that goes beyond dinner and a movie, call me to set up a Date Night Session.

Filed Under: Children/Families, Engagement/Couples Tagged With: San Francisco Family Photographer, San Francisco Photographer, San Francisco Portrait Photographer

Photos for a New San Francisco Family

October 26, 2011 By Joey Leave a Comment

I met the Mayer Family at their San Francisco home for a session with their newborn son. He was (and is) super cute and we had a great time. The little one didn’t fuss at all and even took a nap just about the time we needed him to. Best part was that they had done a wonderful job of decorating the baby’s room and it made a great backdrop for the photographs. By far my favorite shots of these is the three of them just sitting on the couch and holding each other. You absolutely can see the warmth and the love jumping out of the pictures. Felt a bit like movie stars being photographed in their exclusive New York apartment. Fortunately you don’t have to be famous to be loving parents or create beautiful family photographs.

Congrats Mayer Family and good luck as he gets bigger and bigger.

Focus on the two small feet of a newborn baby curled together on a soft surface fading into the background

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Newborn baby boy curled up in a bassinet looking straight at the camera and smiling gently.

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Baby sleeping with pillows in San Francisco

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Black and white photo of dad holding his baby above his face admiringly.

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Father looks on as his newborn baby yawns.

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Portrait of family sitting on a couch with the father kissing his wife as she smiles, eyes closed, with their baby in her arms.

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Sleeping baby with mouth slightly open in his mother's arms as she holds him and watches as he rests.

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Mother cradling her newborn baby. He looks away from the camera as she leans down to kiss him.

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Black and white photo of a family sitting on a day bed. The mother is looking on from one side of the bed as her husband cradles their baby on the other side.

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Portrait of a family sitting on a cream-colored couch. The father sits in back with his wife leaning against him and their baby sleeping sweetly in her arms.

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Want moments like these for you home or holiday cards? Contact me today to set up a session.

Filed Under: Children/Families Tagged With: San Francisco Baby Photographer, San Francisco Family Photographer, San Francisco Photographer, San Francisco Portrait Photographer

Dudley Family Photographs in Golden Gate Park

October 3, 2011 By Joey Leave a Comment

I’ve known the Dudley family for three or four years. They lived a few blocks away in San Francisco’s NOPA district and we would see each other from time to time at the various neighborhood events put on by the NOPA Parents group. Their kids are beautiful and they were always super nice. So I was excited when they asked me over for a family photo sessions but then I was a bit bummed when I learned that this was bon voyage event as they were leaving San francisco for a job in Texas the next week. I was honored of course to be part of their list of “things we have to do before leaving San Francisco” but I was sad to leave them leave. We took a few photos at their home and then moved down to Golden Gate Park (or at least the Pan Handle section). The kids were so cute and made great pictures at their home and their park. Always love photo sessions where the children start of a bit nervous and then quickly take to being photographed.

Best luck of Dudley Family. Have fun and Texas and hope to see you again soon.

Smiling Family in their San Francisco Home

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Beautiful girl in pink boots in a san Francisco Hallwas

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Beautiful girl opening the door to her San Francisco Home

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Boy looking up in his San Francisco Home

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Mom and son hugging in their San Francisco Home

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Boy climbing a tree in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park

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Girl playing in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park

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Brother and Sister playing in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park

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Family playing in a tree in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park

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Family walking in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park

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Mom and girl hugging in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park

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Family playing in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park

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Filed Under: Children/Families Tagged With: S, San Francisco Family Photogapher, San Francisco Photographer

Family Photographs with Molly and JB

June 26, 2011 By Joey Leave a Comment

Last week I was invited to photograph Molly and JB out at their Noe Valley Home. The little ones are growing and their mom wanted photographs at this rambunctious age. JB is a fun loving and eloquent 3 year old. He showed me all around the house and helped me get Molly’s attention when needed. Little Molly has about the biggest smile I’ve ever seen and is just on the verge of walking. She does about everything she can to keep up with her oder brother and I’m pretty sure she will be running in no time. The light in their home was beautiful and the kids did nothing but play and smile so the photos came out great. After that was finished we went up to Walter P Hass park which has one of the most amazing views of San Francisco anywhere. The kids loved being up their but it was a tad windy so our session there was cut a bit short. Fortunately the kids were so cute and so much fun to photograph that we got more then enough great shots.

Thanks JB and Molly. Have a great summer and I can wait to see you this fall.

Here are a my favorites. Please vote on your favorite. I’ll give them a copy of the most popular. And do leave a comment if you are so moved. They make the family happy.

Baby girl crawling in grass at San Francisco Park

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Girl smiling in her crib for family photographs

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Baby girl crawling in San Francisco Home

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Bother and Sister sitting chairs for family photographs

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Boy in a thinker pose in a San Francisco Home

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Baby girl smiling and crawling in San Francisco Home

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Boy sitting on stairs in San Francisco Home

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No time like the present for family photographs.

Book your session today.

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Filed Under: Children/Families Tagged With: Noe Valley, San Francisco Child Photographer, San Francisco Family Photogapher, San Francisco Photographer

Beautiful Naming Ceremony for Baby Megan

June 19, 2011 By Joey 4 Comments

On Friday, I was asked to photograph a naming ceremony for client’s 1 week old daughter. Honestly, I had never been to a naming ceremony and I have to say it was a really moving experience. Family from around the country had flown to San Francisco to support Erica and Dana with the newest little one and to be appart of the ceremony. Just have to love family photographs with 4 generations and to see a family that so love each other. They put together a nice party complete with a gaggle of super cute friends of Alec – Megan’s older brother. During the ceremony, the Rabbi, Erica and Dana told the story of Megan’s name and what it meant to them and their family. The Rabbi described how the naming (and the raising of the baby) is a community effort. And with so many layers of her family present it was clear that Megan has been born into a incredibly loving community. And with today being father’s day, the entire ceremony was a great reminder of the power and the importance of family.

Thanks for inviting me Erica, Dana, Alec and Megan. I had a great time and I wish you the very best.

A few samples and please vote on your favorite. I’ll give the Rabb family an extra print of the most popular. And if you are so moved, leave a comment for the family at the bottom. Those are nice to read.

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Why not schedule a family session today? They are great fun and a perfect way to capture memories especially when family is visiting from out of town. Contact me to schedule a session and to get more information.

Blog link: http://jchandlerphotography.com/5880

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Muni Station & Playground – perfect place for family photos

June 4, 2011 By Joey 3 Comments

I got an email the other day that sounded perfect. Not word for word, but the gist was “we have a crazy active two year old that loves the playground and trains. We want family photographs. Can you help us?” ”For sure” I said and we set up a family portrait session at their San Francisco home. And when I met Sara, Steve and little Rex at their San Francisco home I was ready to run but I had no idea how cute Rex was. I walked in just as he was putting on his shoes and the doorway was just lit up by his big blue eyes and beautiful smile. I grabbed my camera immediately and even before I said hello, I took a few shots that turned out to be some of the best child photographs that I have ever taken. Probably could have left after 5 minutes but I figured that wouldn’t have been nice. Rex was all fired up and lead us directly to the playground . I chased him around the swings, slides and see-saws and we got some really nice photographs of him and the family in action. Then we piled into the car and drove over to Rex’s home away from home – the West Portal Muni Station. So much fun seeing him point out the buses and muni trains. Nothing like the excitement of a two year old when he sees a train go by.

Thanks Sara, Steve and Rex. I had a great time. Good luck keeping up with the little one. I’m sure he is only going to get faster and faster.

Here are a few of my favorites. Please take a moment to vote on your favorite. I send them an extra print of the most popular.

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I grow my business through the help of other people. If you or someone you know would be interested family photographs like these, please contact me. I promise to treat them well and extend my biggest thank you to you.

Blog link: http://jchandlerphotography.com/5628

Filed Under: Children/Families Tagged With: San Francisco Child Photographer, San Francisco family photography, San Francisco Portrait Photographer

Family Portrait – San Francisco – Weber Family

May 24, 2011 By Joey Leave a Comment

For the longest time, I have said that photography is absolutely one of the best presents to give someone for their birthday, Christmas or the appropriate father or mother’s Day. Not only do you have a wonderful few hours together as family, but you then have something that will literally last a lifetime. So I got super excited when I heard this family session was a birthday gift for dad. The Weber’s have spent the last year in San Francisco and are gearing up for a move back to Vancouver in a month or so. We chose to do the session in Golden Gate Park and picked two great locations – the AIDS Memorial Grove and the Carousel at the Children’s Playground. The children were awesome – so full and energy with great big smiles. Loved seeing the little one work so hard to keep up with his big sister. And since this was a birthday gift for dad, I focused on getting a few shots of him and the kids. The shots of them kissing him are just precious ad I hope will bring smiles for many years to come.

Thanks Weber Family and good luck in your move.

Filed Under: Children/Families Tagged With: San Francisco Child Photographer, San Francisco Family Photogapher, San Francisco Photographer, San Francisco Portrait Photographer

San Francisco Family Portrait – Sewell Family

April 11, 2011 By Joey 2 Comments

This was an absolutely beautiful portrait session with a wonderful San Francisco family. Best part was that it was along a path in the Presidio that I had never seen eventhough I have driven by it literally thousands of time. I met the Sewell Family just inside the Presidio Gate with the intention of photographing them along Lover’s Lane. We talked a bit and they asked me if I had seen “Wood Line” – one of the environment structures done by Andy Goldsworthy in the Presidio. I had heard of it but had never seen it. Woodline is a log snake meanders along a path nestled in the tall Eucalyptus and is a perfect place place for children to play. Plus the way the light falls through the tall trees gives the place a magical feeling. It would make an ideal place for anyone needing to get away from the hustle and bustle of San Francisco or something a little more romantic like a walk with a special person or maybe a place to get engaged. I’ve seen lots of amazing places in San Francisco while doing family photographs but I have to say that this was one of the most special. It’s just a great place and definitely worth a visit.

The Sewell Family are great with three beautiful and rambunctious children. After a few family photographs, they started asking “Can we run? Can we play?” The amazing trees, the great San Francisco light, and the Sewell’s wonderful energy made for a great family session.

Here are a few samples. Please vote on your favorite as I give away an extra print for the most popular.

Three beautiful children hugging in San Francisco's Presidio - San Francisco Child Photographer Joey Chandler

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Mom, Dad and three children in San Francisco's Presidio - San Francisco Child Photographer Joey Chandler

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young girl wearing read shoes balancing on a log in San Francisco's Presidio

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Brother and sister playing on logs in San Francisco's Presidio

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A family walking on a wooded path in San Francisco's Presidio

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A family walking on a green wooded path in San Francisco's Presidio

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A brother and sister hugging in San Francisco's Presidio

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A father looking at his baby daughter in San Francisco's Presidio

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A father and his children running at Lover's Lane in San Francisco

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A mother hugging her two children in San Francisco's Presidio

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If you know anyone that is looking for family photographs, please send them my way. Photos make for great presents especially with Mother’s Day and Father’s Day right around the corner plus I offer cash rewards for referrals. Contact me to schedule a session or if you have any questions.

Blog link: http://jchandlerphotography.com/5337

Filed Under: Children/Families Tagged With: Lover's Lane, Presidio, S, San Francisco Child Photographer, San Francisco Family Photogapher, San Francisco Photographer, San Francisco Portrait Photographer

The Beautiful Wasim Family

April 7, 2011 By Joey Leave a Comment

I met the Wasim family last year when our children started pre-school together. Little Ayza is just about the cutest little girl you will ever meet. She has an adorable bubbly smile and beautiful eyes. I was super excited when they asked me to photograph her and her new twin baby sisters. We met at their home in downtown San Francisco and explored their house and courtyard. Ayza was full of energy so we spent a good amount of time watching her run, play and dance. And when she wasn’t running around, she was playing big sister which was a lot of fun to see.

Thanks Wasim Family for inviting me into your home and I’m really glad that our families are getting to know each other. And special thanks to Kathleen Louvegny for assisting me on this session.

Please vote on your favorite photograph. I give them a print of the most popular.