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Shakespeare Garden Wedding San Francisco

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Shakespeare Garden Wedding San Francisco Ultimate Guide for Planning a Shakespeare Garden SF Wedding (with pricing, photos, and videos) Why a Shakespeare Garden SF Wedding? Choosing a Shakespeare Garden wedding is a recommended choice for those who want an intimate wedding venue at a reasonable price in the middle of San Francisco. Being the most popular wedding venue in Golden Gate Park, couples commonly have a Shakespeare Garden wedding ceremony before holding their reception elsewhere. Run by the SF Parks and Recreation, a Shakespeare Garden wedding San Francisco is an affordable way to get married in a beautiful setting. If you want more options, check out these other locations on where to have a wedding in Golden Gate Park.  Shakespeare Garden San Francisco Wedding Cost Reservation Fee : $531Rental Fee : $152 hourly rate (2 hour min)Refundable Deposit: $500 Reservation Process for a Shakespeare Garden Golden Gate Park Wedding Email: RPDReservations@sfgov.orgPhone: 415-831-5500Rental Application: https://fs18.formsite.com/sfrpsurvey2/jtlyfqhycd/index.html Wedding reservations at Golden Gate Park can be made up to a year in advance. Payments can be made by check or card. If making a reservation less than two months form the wedding date, payment must be made in full immediately by card. Restrictions Unfortunately, there are no onsite restrooms at the Shakespeare Garden. In addition, they have strict music and decor regulations to minimize the damage to the park and do not provide tables or chairs. Shakespeare Garden does not allow any food or drink receptions so you will have to find a secondary location to celebrate. Take a look at this list of 50+ San Francisco wedding venues, if you are looking for all inclusive wedding venues similar to Shakespeare Garden. Best Times for an SF Wedding While San Francisco never gets too cold or too hot throughout the year, “Summer” in San Francisco (aka the warmest months) is actually September and October, rather than the summer months June – August. Throughout the year, it consistently averages the low to mid 60s, so there’s not really a bad time to have a Shakespeare Garden wedding San Francisco! Shakespeare Garden Wedding Walkthrough https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIF4ytamSm0 Wedding at Shakespeare Garden Photos Related Posts on the Blog Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com 762 10th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118

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Ascension Greek Orthodox Cathedral Wedding

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Ascension Greek Orthodox Cathedral Wedding Tia and Ian held their Ascension Greek Orthodox Cathedral Wedding in Oakland, choosing this gorgeous cathedral in the Oakland hills with one of the nicest ceiling interiors I have seen. The murals on the ceiling above the altar provided a nice centerpiece to focus on, as I was forced to stay in one place the entire hour ceremony! It was touching to hear that Tia’s sister also had an Ascension Greek Orthodox Cathedral wedding several years back, so she was happy to give me tips on the wedding ceremony and what to expect during their hour long celebration. She mentioned to me that it is typical for the photographer to stay in one place (her photographer was forced to stay at the same spot also) once the wedding ceremony starts so as not to disrupt the solemnity of the day. The only time I was able to move around would be in the beginning and end of the ceremony, so I definitely tried to take advantage of the situation by first staying in the back balcony for images before coming up front where I would eventually stay. One of the best things about being a wedding photographer is that I am able to meet new cultures and witness so many traditions that most people never experience. This wedding at the Ascension Cathedral was my first Greek wedding, and I hope it won’t be my last! If  you are interested in other wedding venues, take a look at my San Francisco wedding venues list to help you in your search! Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com 762 10th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118

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Tiburon Engagement Photos

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Tiburon Engagement Photos Kelsey and Keith chose Blackies Pasture for their Tiburon engagement photos, going with this last minute location after their original choice of Paradise Beach Park closed sooner than expected. An avid cycler, Keith initially wanted to photograph at the top of Mount Tamalpais, but that morning realized that it would take too much time to get to the top of the mountain in adequate time. Doing a quick online search we came across Blackies Pasture, named after the resident horse that was seen frequently grazing this land in the 1950s. Both preferring anything in nature and outdoors, the location didn’t matter so much to either Kelsey or Keith, and I simply focused on their chemistry and their self-proclaimed awkwardness in front of cameras and used it to my advantage 😛 One of my favorite sequences of the day involved a single bench and a little downhill slope below it. It had been years since I rolled down a hill and I knew with their carefree personalities and Kelsey’s preference of going barefoot (which she mentioned to me within the first 5 minutes of shooting), they would be completely open to letting loose and having fun for their engagement shoot. They admitted they are not into PDA, and so I knew they were the perfect types of people who didn’t care about looking silly or having wild hair for their photos. This little hill was the perfect way to let them laugh naturally and to be themselves, and not pressure them to do any “typical” kissing photos. I want your photos to be a reflection of you – whatever that means! Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com 762 10th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118

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palm event center wedding bride and groom under an umbrella with the blue sky and a doorway silhouetted

Palm Event Center Wedding

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Palm Event Center Wedding Michelle and Jeremy held their wedding ceremony first at St. Bede Church in Hayward, then continued their Palm Event Center wedding in Pleasanton during the early stages of the infamous coronavirus pandemic in world history. Leading up to the wedding day, there were a lot of questions and concerns as to whether the wedding would actually take place, especially given the suggested order of staying indoors and / or complying to social distancing of at least 6 feet. With this in mind, I was a little intrigued by how the guests would react and respond during the wedding, but as soon as I entered the family home for the getting ready portion of the day, it became obvious from the very start that the spirit of the day would not be altered in any way. As you will see from the photos below the joy, love, and beautiful moments were just as evident and natural as any other day despite the world literally shutting down country by country. Having met playing on the same recreational teams, Michelle and Jeremy’s wedding details had hints of a sports theme as the decor and day showcased their love of sports. Both athletic, they utilized their active lifestyle in one of the more fun and engaging first dances I have seen in a while, with several lifts and carries to wow and impress the crowd, including me! 🙂Not settling for just one dance, they surprised the entire room with a flash mob immediately after, as about 16 of their friends and family joined them in the center of the room for a well choreographed dance that would rival BTS (just kidding, no one can touch BTS’s dance moves haha!) I had so much fun documenting this wedding day because despite the unprecedented shutdowns in the world and a little bit of rain, Michelle and Jeremy celebrated their union exactly as they planned, putting forward the same energy and zest for life that their family and friends love them for. This Palm Center Wedding turned out to be one of the most memorable wedding days not because of the historic pandemic, but rather because of the many moments of joy throughout the day, the wicked dance moves, and the constant smiles on Michelle’s face, even after being faked out by Jeremy’s euro-step during the cake cutting! 😀  Venue : Palm Event CenterVideographer : 3007 filmsDJ : Spintronix EventsFlorist : Arrangements by GlesMakeup : Kitty OlitanHair : Art of ChantelCake : Cake Creations by Bev If you would like to discuss your Palm Event Center wedding please CONTACT ME to discuss ideas! https://ianchinphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Michelle-and-Jeremy-Slideshow_2020-03-23_1080p_mp4-1920.mp4 Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com Related Posts on the Blog

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De Young Museum Engagement Photos

Engagements

De Young Museum Engagement Photos Irene and Rowland had their De Young Museum engagement photos to celebrate their 10 year wedding anniversary. In addition, they also shot at a nearby wooded area in Golden Gate Park, wanting a few places that were close to the Golden Gate Bridge since they were going to Rowland’s sister’s wedding right after in the North Bay! Irene found me via a Facebook post from a friend of hers I shot – Christine and Ryan’s maternity shoot. Knowing she was a friend, I knew I had to give them some killer images for such a special anniversary year. When given the option for location choice, Irene mentioned the De Young Museum because she liked the architecture and it was something different besides the standard Golden Gate Bridge or Palace of Fine Arts locations, which I loved. I grew up literally a 5 minute walk from here so it was great that it was so close and familiar – and was actually the first time I had photographed there! At the Museum the Ed Hardy exhibit was on display, which provided some memorable cartoons/tattoo decals that allowed for some larger than life animal images. The architecture at the De Young Museum is a personal favorite of mine because of the geometric shapes of the buildings, which were super fun to play with. I am definitely attracted to shapes and patterns so I was overwhelmed with the possibilities the building offered in addition to the sunlight pattern during this midday shoot. After taking more creative and fun portraits around the De Young Museum, we continued to my secret forest area for some classic photos highlighting the gorgeous natural setting. I particularly love this area because it is off the beaten path and thus allows the Couple to be more outgoing and not so self conscious about taking photos in front of other people. The natural light shining through at this hour allowed for some awesome back lighting of plants and allowed me experiment with some more creative takes with them. Finishing off at the nearby Rose Garden, it was nice to see similar colored roses matching Irene’s dress to cap off a fun afternoon with these two. Thank you for allowing me to commemorate your 10 year anniversary with these De Young engagement photos and perhaps I will see you at the 20 year photoshoot! 😀 Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com 762 10th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118

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Ghirardelli Square Engagement Shoot

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Ghirardelli Square Engagement Shoot Marshall proposed to Ximena by the water around Ghirardelli Square, so they thought it a great idea to have a Ghirardelli Square engagement shoot, despite living in San Jose. I always love it when couples choose a meaningful location as it makes it that much more personal for them to shoot in, and that much more fun for me to experiment in as well since I am always wanting to give my Clients different creative images and photos that aren’t always so literal. Although Ghirardelli is a popular tourist location to visit, it is not the most common engagement shoot location, and I admittedly hadn’t been there in a few years up until then so it was great to reminisce about my high schools days of splitting their 8 person sundaes between myself and several of my friends. I mean a few of my friends….umm…OK…myself…. 😛 It was so great working with these two goof balls, as they were smiling and laughing the entire shoot, having fun with silly ideas presented to them and making the most of their time around this particular location. After doing some fun sunset photos around the Bay where he proposed, we took a short drive to Fort Point to try our luck with the Golden Gate Bridge at dusk, and hopefully, some silhouetted fishermen, since Marshall is a huge fishing fan. Unfortunately, luck wasn’t with us as the two fishermen that were there upon arrival were about to leave so we settled for migratory brown pelicans instead of fishing poles silhouetted with the couple…which ended up being my favorite shot of the day.  After a short time at Fort Point it got pretty dark and we were all hungry so we ended up hanging out at one of their favorite Korean restaurants, where Ximena gushed about how they worked together and secretly hung out chatting into the early morning, and Marshall and I compared fishing stories and technique. This Ghirardelli Square engagement shoot was memorable for many reasons – I wish you guys the best! Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com 762 10th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118

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Maternity Shoot at Home

Maternity

Maternity Shoot at Home Klari and Micheal contacted me for their in home maternity shoot for their second child. Not having done maternity photos for their first child, they wanted to ensure that this time around they documented this momentous time in their lives. Having their home in the SOMA district of San Francisco, they had this gorgeous succulent that they wanted to use as a backdrop for their images, and from the look of it, you can easily tell why! As an artist herself, Klari had several pieces of her work shown throughout the house, but ultimately had the most important wall of their home adorned with various family photos, and they are eagerly expecting to add to it with photos of their next child. I don’t do too many in-home maternity sessions since most parents prefer outdoor locations, but after shooting this one, I am a huge fan since it allows the Couple to worry less about the weather, and allows any children opportunities to be themselves in a more familiar environment. This family was so happy and loving it was so easy photographing their joy with each other and for their upcoming child. It is so great when my models are so carefree and comfortable and fall for my jokes, that capturing their smiles and natural laughter is a little too easy! If you would like to do your maternity shoot at home, please CONTACT ME to discuss details! Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com 762 10th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118

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