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San Francisco Engagement Photographs – Erica and Nate

June 4, 2011 By Joey 1 Comment

Love, love, love photographing people who are visiting San Francisco from some other place. Just gives a great feel to the entire day. Erica and Nate are moving out to the Bay Area from Pennsylvania this summer and were out looking at places (can you say “sticker shock”?). Their wedding is back home but they wanted to have a few engagement photographs from San Francisco. Both Erica and Nate love the outdoors so we started at the the Presidio woods and then finished at the iconic Baker Beach for a few photographs with the Golden Gate Bridge. As always the Presidio was beautiful. The light was gorgeous and with all the spring rain everything was super lush. A friend of their’s gave them Erich Segal’s “Love Story” as a memento. Spend just a few moments with Erica and Nate and you’ll realize that this was a perfect addition to their photographs. So we strolled around the presidio looking for light coming through the trees. Showing them this place that is really special to me was a lot of fun and the photographs game out great. We then drove over to Baker Beach. As we were going past the World War II Memorial in the Presidio, the sun was setting so we pulled over to get a few photographs of them walking in the trees. I’ve only ever driven by there and I was really happy to get a chance to photograph there. Another lesser known beautiful place in San Francisco. After a few shots there we ended up at Baker Beach. Great fun but I have to say that I had never seen the water so high. You probably can tell that Nate is definitely not the smallest man you’ll meet so it was fun to see him showing off his hops.

Congrats Erica and Nate with the engagement and wedding and I hope to see you again when you move here.

These are a few my favorites. Take a moment to vote and I’ll send them an extra print of the most popular.

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Melissa and Cappy’s San Francisco Engagement Photographs

April 4, 2011 By Joey Leave a Comment

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 details on when that exactly was to protect the innocent). We saw each other here and there over the past few years mostly when I was managing a sports store and she was training for a triathlon or two. I was glad to hear that she was engaged and then I was extremely honored when she and Cappy (her super hot, fire-fighter guy) wanted to talk about photographing their wedding. We met at the San Francisco Ferry Building, talked about their sure-to-be gorgeous wedding at the Marin Center for the Arts in the Marin Headlands. We all clicked, worked out a few details and planned a date for their engagement photographs.

Last Thursday afternoon we met for that session and had a great time. The day began at the Lion’s Pub – an easily missed, but definitely a not-to-be-missed pub in lower pac heights. This was their first date so we had fun reenacting that fateful day. The lighting in side made for a few steamy moments which I don’t think they did on that first date (even in they were thinking it). Then we went to the Lyon Street stairs where the cherry blossoms were in full bloom and the grass was green, green, green. Crissy field is one of their favorite hangouts with their beautiful dog Teddy so that was our next stop. It was an absolutely wonderful San Francisco afternoon and I love the silhouette shots we got of them playing with Teddy with the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge in the background. The day ended at Baker Beach. The beach was just packed with people enjoying the sunshine so in hopes that the crowd would thin out bit, we took some “family” photographs of them and Teddy in their truck. I think those came out great – Just love Teddy’s expression. After a few shots of them playing in the water, we were treated to a beautiful sunset which made for a perfect way to end the day.

Thanks Melissa and Cappy – I had a great and I am so looking forward to seeing you again in a few weeks for your wedding.

Here is a sampling of the day. Please vote on your favorite – I give them a print of the photo that gets the most votes.

Couple Smiling in San Francisco - San Francisco engagement and wedding photographer Joey Chandler

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Couple hugging in the Lion's Pub in San Francisco - San Francisco engagement and wedding photographer Joey Chandler

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Couple kissing in San Francisco's Lion Pun - San Francisco engagement and wedding photographer Joey Chandler

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Couple sitting on the Lion at Lion's Pub in San Francisco- San Francisco engagement and wedding photographer Joey Chandler

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Couple kissing passionately under a cherry tree near the Lyon St Stairs- San Francisco engagement and wedding photographer Joey Chandler

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Man kissing his fiance in woods near the Lyon St Stairs - San Francisco engagement and wedding photographer Joey Chandler

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

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Couple playing with their dog at San Francisco's Crissy Field near the Golden Gate Bridge- San Francisco engagement and wedding photographer Joey Chandler

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Dog waiting for couple to stop kissing at San Francisco's Baker Beach - San Francisco engagement and wedding photographer Joey Chandler

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Couple kissing at sunset at San Francisco's Baker Beach - San Francisco engagement and wedding photographer Joey Chandler

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Anne and Tobias’s Honeymoon Photographs in San Francisco

September 1, 2010 By Joey 14 Comments

Anne and Tobias are honeymooning in San Francisco and Tobias’s cousin hired me for a photo session as a wedding present (such a great idea BTW). Little did I know this would turn into an adventure. I met them at their hotel and we talked about the various San Francisco options. Turns out they wanted to do an engagement style session so they were dressed up and looking good. The sun was just breaking through the morning fog so we decided to head out to Crissy Field and the Golden Gate Bridge. We stopped about half way down Crissy Field when we say the bridge just peaking through the fog. We got a couple nice shots and then headed back to the car to move closer to the bridge. But Arg!! I left the hazard lights on and the battery died. Plus it died so much that the car wouldn’t even start when we hailed down someone for a jump. I was freaking out of course but they were super cool about it all and and we did all we could do – walk to the bridge and take more photos. And in another twist of fate, we ended up getting access to a pier and a building along the bay that I’ve never seen open. We had fun and Tobias and Anne were just the awesome couple. They were even smiling when they were getting on a bus to go back to the hotel (and yes I did offer to pay for a cab but they wanted to ride the bus).

Anne and Tobias – my apologies for letting the car die but in the end I think it work out way better than expected. Best wishes with your new life together and have a great honeymoon.

P.S in the strangest of all – I walked back to my car and it started on the first try. Very spooky.

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Heather and Greg’s San Francisco Engagement Photographs

February 27, 2010 By Joey 4 Comments

Today I saw something that I don’t see everyday in San Francisco – a new view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Do enough engagement sessions on Baker Beach and Family portraits from Crissy Field and you think you have seen the bridge in all ways possible. But today I saw something new.

I was with Greg and Heather taking photographs for their engagement announcement on the Union Stairs (@Larkin). We walked around the corner at the top of the stairs and see this perfect alley-like road with an amazing view of the Golden Gate Bridge right above it. Couldn’t ask for a better view and light so I sent them down for a moment and snapped a few shots. Just have to love San Francisco – the beauty always amazes me no matter how long I’m here or him many photos I take.

Thanks Greg and Heather for showing me something new about the City. I had fun with you and hope you enjoy the photos.

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

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Sam and Mike’s Engagement Photo Shoot

February 26, 2010 By Joey Leave a Comment

Well if rain on your wedding day means good luck, I’m going to assume that rain during your engagement photo session means extremely good luck. And if normal rain means extremely good luck, then Sam and Mike have set themselves up for a freaking fabulous marriage because it was down pore on Sunday. But Sam and Mike said “let’s go for it” and we had a great time. We met at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. Turns out that the Mike proposed to Sam just one pier down so the location had an extra special meaning. They were open to most anything including standing still for a slow shutter speed shot to get light streaks in the background.

Of course they were kissing for a seconds at a time so they didn’t seem to mind to much.

Thanks Sam and Mike for not letting a little thing like rain slow you down. I had a great time and hope you enjoy the photos.

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Liana and Ethan’s Engagement Session at the Ferry Building

February 25, 2010 By Joey 9 Comments

I met Ethan and Liana on a grey cold day in San Francisco for their engagement session. A lesser couple may have thrown in the towel but they went for it. Have to love seeing people that are willing to go forward when there are many good reasons not to. Have to believe that gumption is a good sign for their wedding and their life after the “I do’s”. We were at the Ferry Building downtown an except for some cold rain we had a great time and got some really nice photographs. I especially like the shots of them together with the tourists walking by.

Ethan and Liana – Thanks for letting be apart of your engagement and hope you enjoy the photos.

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Loads of Laughs in Laura and Cameron’s Engagement Photos

February 20, 2010 By Joey Leave a Comment

As the photographer, I get to see the many, many out outtakes that don’t make the cut from any engagement or portrait session. Generally I’ll take 300-500 pictures then deliver 25-40 to the family/couple. But even if a picture is off for some reason (out of focus, something distracting in the background, eyes are closed. etc.) I can still see the overall emotion and general demeanor of the the people I”m photographing.

While going through all of Laura and Cameron’s photos from their engagement session at Baker Beach, I was struck by how much laughter was apart of their relationship. I know they were a bit nervous, but that alone wouldn’t be enough to explain all the laughs and smiles. In photo after photo and pose after pose, they were laughing and having a good time. I love seeing couples that are so relaxed together and I”m sure their wedding in Idaho will be a very enjoyable event.

The afternoon of their session was a perfect San Francisco day – warm, sunny and ideal for outdoor portraits. And the Golden Gate Bridge wasn’t the only thing shining on the beach. We saw an early season appearance of an animal that lives on the north end of the beach. Known by many names, its scientific name is “old-man-naked-tushis.” This creature appears when the sun comes out and can be found strolling on beach. He loves to bathe its usual pinkish skin in the sunshine. We lucked out and captured a few of these creatures on film. I’m sure its something that Laura and Cameron will remember for some time.

Thanks Laura and Cameron. I had a great time and hope you enjoy the photos. A few samples below and full gallery here (password required).

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Thanks to Laura and Cameron (even if he got my name wrong)

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J and J Valentine’s Day Portait Session

February 18, 2010 By Joey Leave a Comment

Take one part surprise, one part beautiful San Francisco evening at Ocean Beach, one part fun, energetic and wonderfully photogenic couple and you have the makings for a very fun and productive Valentine’s Day photography session. J surprised her boyfriend J with sunset portrait session and I have to say he did a great job just going for it. We explored the sand dunes where Lincoln hits the beach and were fortunate enough to see a very beautiful sunset.

Thanks J and J for the letting me join you on Valentine’s day. Here are a few samples and and the complete gallery is here (password required).

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Caroline and Paul Engagement Session

February 18, 2010 By Joey Leave a Comment

Truth be told, this was not the best day. Cloudy with drizzling rain at Baker beach and clients that were tired from being stuck in Friday night San Francisco traffic and literally sick. Caroline and Paul were troopers and gave it a go but sometimes as the great Kenny Rogers said “you got to know when to fold’em.” We took a few photographs before calling the session. And even with the troubles, I think their love still shines through.

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Wedding tip – Easy way to write great vows

February 16, 2010 By Joey Leave a Comment

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This is for all the couples struggling to write your vows. Sue and my difficulty with this was almost comical. Hate may be slightly too strong a word, but suffice to say we were not too fond of each other’s opinions regarding the vows. We struggled for a while for sure.

But somewhere between the thoughts of “I can’t believe he/she wants me to say that” and “could I be any cheesier?”, we came up with the following approach. I share this because our vows ended up so special, that they are mentioned on a fairly regular basis by friends and family.

Our secret was to turn the process around. Rather than writing what we wanted to say, we wrote what we wanted to hear the other person say. A huge weight came off our shoulders, and we were free to write what we wanted to hear rather than what we thought the other person would like to hear.

Then we combined the two versions and pulled out the very best of both. I think the whole process took us less than an hour and had us both feeling excited about the wedding and each other.

Hope this helps.

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