Engagements

Baker Beach Engagement Photos celeste chase nitesh gopali ryan amelia pedro erica ally derrick katei brendan

Conservatory of Flowers Engagement Photos sharon bavin sam lauren Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com 762 10th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118

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

Fort Point Engagement Photos tyler lia emily gus Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com 762 10th Ave San Francisco, CA 94118

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

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

Fort Mason Engagement Shoot Jordan and Jenny wanted to have a personal take on their Fort Mason engagement shoot, as Jordan brought his guitar as a prop to also signify a connection to their relationship. The did end up making quick stops at Potrero Hill and Market Street for the Cable Cars, but they knew they wanted to spend the most time at the Great Meadow Park at Fort Mason since they spent a lot of dating time there as well. When Jordan was courting Jenny, they would spend time jamming together and spending many nights centered around their love for music. Always smiling, the two were equally as comfortable playing the guitar together in front of the camera as they were at their homes like they did many times before. They chose to start off at Fort Mason for its personal connection to them and the City, then proceeded to look for a cable car to hop on around Ghirardelli Square for some cute photos to represent their love for San Francisco.  I love it when Couples incorporate props and personalize their photo shoots, instead of solely choosing a location because of its scenery. Admittedly, Fort Mason is not a popular location for an engagement shoot, (see the most popular locations here) but their personal attachment to it helped make this shoot more special. Regardless of the setting, the personalization of the prop ideas helps brings more focus to the couples and their love for each other. Ultimately, I try to highlight the relationship of my couples, regardless of where they are because at the end of the day, that is all that matters. Congratulations Jordan and Jenny and thank you letting me capture your beautiful and unique relationship at your Fort Mason 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