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Cavallo Point Engagement Session

Engagements

Cavallo Point Engagement Session Irene and Rick held their Cavallo Point engagement session in Sausalito, choosing this location because they thought it would have a nice view of the Golden Gate Bridge and be a little more sunny on the northern side of the Bridge. Living in San Rafael, they obviously knew this side of the Bridge more than me and I was excited to shoot at this location again! The only other time I had photographed around this area (though not the same exact area) was for Arturo and Keren’s marriage proposal a few years ago! In their research for locations online, they came across some photos and thought it would be a nice location for their sunset shoot. Having a small and casual wedding in September, they initially thought an engagement shoot wouldn’t be necessary, but they realized it would be nice to have as a nice warmup to their wedding day! Coming from San Francisco, I expected it to be sunny and ten degrees warmer in Sausalito (as it normally is!). To my surprise, by the time our session started, a majority of the sky was covered by the clouds just as they were in the City. Fortunately, the only real important area that I needed sun was still there with the Golden Gate Bridge. Situated in the rear of the Golden Gate Yacht Club, this area had a lookout overlooking the entire San Francisco Bay that we started our session. From this vantage point, it provided an awesome panoramic view stretching from the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz Island and more! While I have seen very similar views in the North Bay, coming to this new vantage point allowed me to photograph new images and I welcomed the fun challenge. One of my favorite images of the Golden Gate Bridge utilized my very own reflection idea that I admittedly have been working on for a few months. I like to think it is an original idea and I am so proud of how the reflection turned out! It is an uncommon view and not so obvious a reflection like a mirror – can you tell it isn’t a mirror? 🙂 Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com

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Airplane Engagement Shoot

Engagements

Airplane Engagement Shoot “So…would you be interested in doing an airplane engagement shoot?” Jamie asked me. (eyes wide open) “Umm…YES!!!” I replied! I always love working with different and adventurous couples – and a unique idea like this for Jamie and Andrew’s airplane themed engagement shoot was something I couldn’t pass up on, despite getting motion sickness on every small plane and boat I’ve ever been on! I relayed this information to her and Jamie assured me she was more sensitive than I and that she has never had a problem with anyone. With (and let’s be honest even without) those words of assurance replaying in my head as we lifted off the ground, the flood of ideas to incorporate the plane into their couples portraits overcame my stomach and I survived the trip without any problems 🙂 After flying to a few other runways and not falling in love with the scenery we ended up at a runway near Tracy and knew the open space, availability of a refueling post, and an air-conditioned station would serve as the perfect photo shoot location. After doing some wider shots displaying the full airplane I opted for more fun reflections in the windows and utilizing layers with the airplane propellers (my favorite part of the plane) in all their glory close to the camera. It’s so cool to share in Jamie and Andrew’s love for flying and being able to spend a few hours seeing the extensive knowledge needed for flying and maintaining your own plane. For them, it was just another gorgeous day to do something together. While others may go for a walk in the park, these two prefer a flight through the clouds! If their airplane engagement shoot is any indication of how fun their wedding is going to be, I cannot wait!  (Update : see their airplane dance moves at their wedding!) 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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Hawk Hill Engagement Shoot

Engagements

Hawk Hill Engagement Photos If you are considering Hawk Hill for your proposal or engagement, check out the images below for ideas and inspiration at this lesser known spot in the Marin Headlands! Everyone considers Batter Spencer for Golden Gate Bridge views, but this location a few minutes drive away offers a more scenic and panoramic view of the Bridge and of the entire San Francisco Bay and skyline.  If you want to consider the more common engagement locations in San Francisco, consider the fact there may be more people around you. With Hawk Hill, you will typically have a more privacy for whatever you want to do! Interested In More Information? Please Fill Out the Form Below! 415 756 9335  ianchinphotography@gmail.com San Francisco, CA 94118

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