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Engaged couple kissing in the sea spray at Marshall Beach in San Francisco

Kristen and Jamie called me up and said "we are moving from San Francisco to Michigan in week and we need photos."   Turns out they are engaged and needed photos for the announcement and to show their families since they were moving back to their home town.  We talked about what would make a … Continue Reading →

Shadow of man proposing to his girlfriend in San Francisco

Follow any of my family or engagement photography and you know that I love playing with shadows. My shadow proposal photo remains perhaps my most talked about photo. So I get a lot of requests for different shadow shots. But for anyone that has tried these types of shots, you know they aren't easy. … Continue Reading →

Man on one knee on the deck of a San Francisco ferry boat with a ring in his hand, looking up at a woman who has a look of surprise and excitement on her face.

"Yes!  Yes!  Yes!" Those words were said twice in the past week.  The first time when Creighton called me to see if I would be interested in photographing him as he proposes to his girlfriend.  I responded with the multiple "Yes's" since this was something that I have been wanting to do for … Continue Reading →

An engaged couple sitting in a San Francisco Cable Car

This session combined two of my favorite topics - people getting engaged and people visiting San Francisco.  Marc and Leng were visiting from Singapore and want some engagement photographs in our fair city.  I love working with people visiting San Francisco because it reminds me how amazing our … Continue Reading →

Engaged couple hugging along the blue San Francisco Bay - San Francisco Engagement Photography

Leigh Anne and John's session for their engagement photographs was yet another example of the universe putting up a road block to steer you where you should be going.  We decided to meet at the Legion of honor so needless to say we were a bit worried when we showed up and saw the gate closed.  I … Continue Reading →

Couple kissing near the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco engagement and wedding photographer Joey Chandler

During this most enjoyable engagement photography session all around San Francisco, Melissa and I had one of those "how long have we known each other?"  We ran in similar circles when we were in our "foot loose and fancy free" times after moving to San Francisco out of college (I'll spare the … Continue Reading →

Boy laughing at Robhill in the Presidio - San Francisco Photographer Joey Chandler

San Francisco's Presidio National Park is an absolute gem.  With Crissy Field and its numerous recently renovated paths and trails, it is literally the playground for a San Francisco's families and outdoor types.  Most people will know Crissy Field and Baker Beach with their fabulous views of the … Continue Reading →

Photograph of couple kissing and walking in beautiful golden light in the Presidio

I wrote yesterday about almost causing an accident to capture a beautiful photograph for Alysse and Cody's Engagement session.  That was a special shot but by no means the only one for the session.  We visited Russian Hill, the Presidio and Baker Beach.  The weather was perfect and Alysee and … Continue Reading →

Secret Romantic Spots in San Francisco

I want to know your best ideas for interesting and unique places for engagement photographs in San Francisco. Where are the places past the San Francisco Classics (Baker Beach, Crissy Field, Ferry Building) that you walk by and say "that would be a cool place for a photo." Think some combination … Continue Reading →

Sofia and Jonathan North Beath Engagement-11

I always love it when something unexpected happens that sends a photography session to a whole new level.  Sometimes its when the light gets just perfect or when you discover the perfect San Francisco view.  This time it was a moped.  Sophia, Jonathan and I were having a time making their … Continue Reading →

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