San Francisco family photography

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.

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Boggess Family Portraits in the Presidio

October 7, 2010 By Joey Leave a Comment

So this was a good example of how good things come to those who wait. Meg and I had been trying to schedule a date since February. Inclement weather, illness and accidents kept getting in the way. We even ran into each other at a friend’s party before we cold set up a time. But we just kept scheduling and rescheduling and I’m glad we did because the session was a blast. Their daughter Adel was great – full of energy and a joy to photograph. We explored the area around their Presidio home and Adele showed me how she plays on the logs with her mom and dad. All in all we had a great time and I think that shows in these family photographs.

Thanks Meg, Chris and Adele – really enjoyed meeting you and I really hope our next meeting doesn’t take so long to set up.

San Francisco Family Photographer in the Presidio

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Filed Under: Children/Families, Feature Tagged With: Presidio, San Francisco Candid Photography, San Francisco Child Photographer, San Francisco Family Photogapher, San Francisco family photography, San Francisco Photographer

The fabulous Fancher Family

June 19, 2010 By Joey Leave a Comment

This was a great shoot that I got to spend time with Fancher Family. Not only did I get to meet the star of the family – little Lila with beautiful blue eyes, but it also turns out that mom Emily went to journalism school with my brother at Columbia. That doesn’t happen everyday so I thought that was pretty cool.

We met that their wonderful Inner Richmond apartment. Lila showed me all around and she even hosted a little tea party for mom and dad and her grandparents (Emily’s parents were in town from New York). Most amazing thing about Lila is that she is that even though she isn’t even 3, she has an incredible vocabulary and can even name letters and numbers. She is definitely one smart little cookie.

Thanks Fancher Family – I had a great time and it was wonderful to meet you.

A few examples below and the complete gallery here.

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

Family Portraits with Beth and Zach

May 18, 2010 By Joey Leave a Comment

I met Beth and her little speedster Zach at the Letterman Campus in the Presidio. Have to thank George Lucas and everyone whoever bought anything Star Wars related for helping to fund this area. Beautiful green grass, nice walk ways and a pond surrounded by rocks – perfect for a little one to explore and another great area for family photographs in San Franciso. Zach is so close to walking and doing everything he can to expand his work. Clearly a man on a mission and a joyous handful for Stephanie.

A few samples below and the complete gallery here.

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

Golden Gate Park Mini Session

April 27, 2010 By Joey Leave a Comment

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Sunday May 2nd, 4-7pm
Golden Gate Park Panhandle

20 minutes of shooting
6-8 retouched images for online use
$25 print credit or 1 high-res digital negative

Only 6 spots available
Families up to 5 people

Contact me at joey@jchandlerphotography or 415-948-3959 to book reservation

Recent reviews…

“Highly recommend Joey Chandler! He took some amazing shots of my sons at Golden Gate Park. The pictures came out beautifully and really captured the spirits of my two boys. He made them so at ease that they co-operated fully- a nearly impossible task with a 3 year old and a 1 year old. The next time we went to GGP my 3… year old kept asking for “the picture man” and was very dissapointed that he would not be joining us. I would definitely work with joey again‎”

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Filed Under: Children/Families Tagged With: Golden Gate Park, San Francisco family photography, San Francisco Photographer

Bettina, Ben and Sasha the dog – First time at Crissy Field

March 22, 2010 By Joey Leave a Comment

After living in San Francisco for almost 20 years (crazy its been that long), I forgot what it’s like to have just moved here. So it was fun to visit Crissy Field with Bettina, Ben and their little dog Sasha. They have only been living in San Francisco for a few months so this was their first time in the park. We talked about the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and all the things you can do in the park. But none of us had as much fun as Sasha. Apparently, Crissy Field has a plethora of smells and Sasha did her best to sniff out them all. This was a portrait session so I spent good amount of time chasing after her hoping to catch a glimpse of her cute little face. Best part was seeing her jump to snatch treats out of Ben’s hand.

Thanks Bettina and Ben – I enjoyed meeting you and Sasha. Have fun getting to know San Francisco. Its a truly magical place.

A few samples below and the complete gallery here.

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Filed Under: Pets Tagged With: Crissy Field, San Francisco Candid Photography, San Francisco Dog Photographer, San Francisco Family Photographer, San Francisco family photography, San Francisco Pet Photography

Cheryl, Vijay and Baby-to-be in Alamo Square

March 8, 2010 By Joey Leave a Comment

Cheryl and Vijay are something like eight and half months pregnant and I have to say they are doing extremely well – happy, relaxed (for the most part), and clearly working together. I really enjoy seeing a couple that is so connected as they are. Not only does it make a make a maternity portrait session a joy but you just know that the little child will be well cared for and loved. Serious congrats to them for not only their new baby (almost) but also for their new house. They definitely have it going on and I can’t wait see them they are officially a family.

We met at Alamo Square. If you are familiar with San Francisco or have read any of my previous Alamo Square posts (I have a lot of family photo shoots there), then you know this is the home of famous Painted Ladies. It’s also windy and on this day gray and cold. Cheryl and Vijay didn’t let that slow them down and we got some really nice photographs. Best part was seeing how playful they are together. Vijay channeled his inner diva and came up with all sorts of posing ideas. Apparently he had been thinking about this day for sometime. Cheryl showed a level of grace and elegance that was a pleasure to work with – and that is saying something given how pregnant she is.

Cheryl and Vijay – thank you for letting me be apart of the this time in your lives. Best wishes with the delivery and in the weeks until I see you again.

A few samples below and the complete gallery here (password required).

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Filed Under: Maternity/Baby Tagged With: Alamo Square, San Francisco Children Photography, San Francisco family photography, San Francisco maternity Photography, San Francisco Photographer, San Francisco playground Photography, San Francisco Portrait Photography

Heather and Patty in the Park

March 6, 2010 By Joey 1 Comment

Normally my mom and daughter portrait shoots involve babies, dollies, and bellies. This was different. There were still lots of laughs and a few of those “how do we stand” awkward moments but this was two grown women with a clear love and respect for each other. That was very cool to see. Now Patty is still the mom and Heather is still the daughter, but they clearly have reached a point in their relationship where they can enjoy each others company as adults. Family photographers don’t always get to see that that so it was a refreshing change. We met at Alamo Square park, the home of the painted ladies and some great views of San Francisco. It’s also home to a fairly strong afternoon wind which made for some challenges. But Heather and Patty were troopers and we had a great time.

Heather and Patty – thanks for letting me be apart of mother/daughter day. Hope you enjoy the those.

A few samples below and the complete gallery here (password required).

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Myles in the Mission – Classic San Francisco Portrait Session

February 28, 2010 By Joey 8 Comments

This portrait session goes down as one of the great lessons learned – always be ready and never give up.

Saturday started off as crazy rainy day in San Francisco. Dark, blustery and definitely not a day for a family portrait session. The Laffan Family lives right in the middle of the Mission – one the hippest neighborhoods in San Francisco. Angela wanted a few photographs of little Miles as a child with the murals that decorate numerous buildings and alley ways in that part of town.

We talked at 2 that afternoon when it was raining cats and dogs and decided to postpone the shoot. By 3pm, the sun was breaking through the clouds and city was looking incredibly beautiful. I wasn’t entirely comfortable calling back Angela but the light was so amazing that I thought it was worth another call. Turns out Angela was thinking the same thing so we agreed to meet at 4. I threw my camera bag in the car and headed to her house.

The portrait session turned out amazing. We got shots that wouldn’t have happened had it all gone as planned. Light was reflecting off the water and walls which lit up little Miles’s eyes and great smile. Plus it gave him numerous puddles to play in. And when he got hungry, we just rolled with it and got food at a taqueria. That made for candids that honestly I never would have suggested. Angela was great the entire time and made for a fun and relaxed experience.

Thanks Angela for not letting the weather stop you and Miles. I really enjoyed meeting you and learned a lot from this session. I hope you enjoy the photographs.

A few samples below and the Full Gallery here (password required)

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Filed Under: Children/Families Tagged With: Murals, San Francisco Child Portraits, San Francisco Children Photography, San Francisco family photography, San Francisco Mission, San Francisco Photographer, San Francisco playground Photography, San Francisco Portrait Photography

Doc Oliver’s First Birthday Party

February 25, 2010 By Joey 1 Comment

On Saturday, I got to spend the morning with the Tran Family and 20 or so of their friends to celebrate little Oliver’s first birthday. We met for a Korean brunch at the Seoul Garden in Kabuki Shopping mall. Oliver was there with his sister Shea and his parent’s Amy and Owen. Oliver was all styled out in his traditional Korean hanbok. Amy and Owen were happy when Oliver picked out a stethoscope in his doljabi ceremony. The stethoscope was laid out in front of him along with a baseball, $20 bill, a crayon. Tradition says that the stethoscope selection means Oliver will have a long and successful career as a doctor. We’ll just have to see how that works out but I can say that he has a great community of friends in San Fransisco to help him with all the hours of studying that he seems destined for.

Thanks Tran Family for including me in Oliver’s birthday. And if you need a photographer for Oliver’s med school graduation party, please give me a call.

A few sample photos below and the complete gallery here.

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Sunday May 2nd, 4-7pm Golden Gate Park Panhandle

Sunday May 2nd, 4-7pm
Golden Gate Park Panhandle