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Cinematic Engagement Photography in the San Francisco Bay Area

 

 

 

Every couple has a unique rhythm, an unspoken language, and an energy that belongs entirely to them. My goal as a Bay Area engagement photographer isn't to force you into stiff, awkward poses. It is to capture the honest, cinematic, and artful moments that happen when you forget the camera is even there.


Whether we are chasing the golden hour fog at Fort Funston, exploring the rugged cliffs of the Marin Headlands, or capturing an intimate moment in the heart of San Francisco, your engagement session should feel less like a production and more like a memorable date.

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The Experience: Artful, Relaxed, and Authentic



I specialize in a documentary-style approach blended with an editorial eye. If you feel nervous in front of the lens, you are entirely normal—almost every couple I work with tells me they are "camera shy" at first.


My process is designed to completely take the pressure off:

  • Location Scouting: From iconic San Francisco backdrops to hidden, secluded coastal spots across the Bay, I help you choose a location that matches your personality.
  • Creative Direction: Instead of rigid posing, I give you gentle, movement-based prompts that bring out genuine laughter, quiet intimacy, and real connection.
  • Tailored Styling: I’ll guide you on wardrobe choices that complement the natural landscape and lighting of your chosen location.

Bay Area Engagement Packages & Investment



Your engagement photos are the prologue to your wedding day, a celebration of this fleeting, beautiful chapter. All engagement photography collections include:

  • A personalized pre-shoot planning and location consultation.
  • High-resolution, professionally edited digital images delivered in a private online gallery.
  • Full printing and personal downloading rights.
  • Packages start at $850
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Package 01

- 1 Hour of shooting

- 1 Location

- Professional online gallery with 80+ edited images

- Travel within 40 miles of Pacifica, CA*



*Travel beyond these distances is available at a rate of $1.25/mile.

 

from $950

 

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Package 02

- 2  Hours of shooting

- 2 Locations within 30 minutes of each other

- Professional online gallery with 200+ edited images

- Travel within 60 miles of Pacifica, CA*



*Travel beyond these distances is available at a rate of $1.25/mile.

 

from $1350

 

 

Recent Engagement Sessions

 

Cinemtic Overcast Engagement at Fort Funston

Engagement At Mount Tam: Redwoods, Rolling Hills & Ocean Views

A Sunset Engagement Session at Fort Funston, San Francisco

An Engagement Session Above Mori Point, Pacifica

Say hello. Let's create memories together.

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