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Pier 14 Engagement Shoot Hamad and Wasiya’s Fort Point and Pier 14 engagement shoot started with a foggy and drizzly morning. In hindsight, the grey atmosphere and lighting helped their vibrant clothing stand out more, helping illuminate them naturally. Despite the temperature, Wasiya would not let it deter her from showing off her new dress purchase she fell in love with the moment she saw it. After telling me how much she loved her dress (me too!) I knew had to take some solo photos of her rocking her outfit! Though I am sure most couples would disagree with me, I personally enjoy shooting the day after it rains because the leftover rain puddles act as natural mirrors and allow me to add another dimension to their images. Being from Fremont, they had a connection to the Bay Bridge as they frequently took it to go to and from work but also to spend dates in San Francisco…so it was only natural we included it in their images. In addition to showing off the Bridge that is more personal to them, they wanted to also have their portraits taken with the Golden Gate Bridge so that they can send these more recognizable photos to their parents in India. While the Pier 14 and Bay Bridge were more for them and signifying their relationship (while wearing more western clothing), the Golden Gate Bridge photos were somewhat focused on their family and culture, as Wasiya opted for a more traditional wardrobe to represent her Indian background. Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com 762 10th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118

Pier 7 Engagement Shoot Brandi surprised Katie with a Pier 7 engagement shoot and also at Thirsty Bear Brewing, San Francisco’s first and only organic craft brewery, while they were on vacation from Aurora, CO. Both sharing a passion for beer and breweries, Brandi thought it would be fun to shoot at a local brewery, showcasing their personalities and foregoing the “typical” engagement shoot location.  It is always a fun and unique challenge to photograph at a new location, especially at a location as unique as a brewery. I knew I wanted to showcase the art work of the venue as well as showing off the brewing containers that they were so kind enough to let us document. After some time at the brewery, we drove down together to Pier 7 and were fortunate to have it to ourselves. I am always attracted to patterns, so knew I wanted to mess around with the patterns of the street lights and take advantage of the clear skies, in an attempt to give them a unique take to the typical street light lined Pier 7 photo. Whenever I shoot by water, I always try to incorporate seagulls and birds in the air to give the images a little flavor, as well as give it a little context. I am always looking for an X factor to make images pop when photographing a couple in an empty space, so was lucky to have a few around while we were shooting 🙂 Congratulations Brandi and Katie – thanks for choosing a San Francisco Pier 7 engagement shoot! Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com 762 10th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118