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San Francisco and the Bay Area
Bay Area Graduation & Couples Photographer
Bright, natural portraits with clear posing guidance for graduates, couples, and families. You will know what to do, what happens next, and what your session costs before you book.
Guided posing, practical planning, and a private dashboard after booking.
Based in San Francisco
Clear posing guidance
Private online galleries
Standard two-week turnaround
Organized client dashboard
The work
Bright, natural photographs that still feel like you
You do not need to know how to pose. I will guide flattering positions, natural movement, and expressions while leaving room for the moments in between.
Choose your session
A clear place to start, whatever you are celebrating
Every session includes practical planning, clear direction, and a straightforward path from inquiry to gallery.
Primary specialty
Graduation Photography
Campus sessions built around your school, personality, milestone, and the locations that matter.
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Couples and engagements
Couples Sessions
Movement-led portraits for engagements, proposals, anniversaries, and ordinary chapters worth keeping.
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Families and portraits
Portrait Sessions
Natural portraits for families, individuals, maternity sessions, and personal milestones.
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See how a complete session comes together
Move beyond isolated highlights and see the environmental portraits, candid moments, and close-ups that make a full gallery.
Bay Area
Golden Hour at the Palace of Fine Arts — Alyssa's SMU Nursing Grad Session
SMU nursing grad Alyssa celebrated her B.S. Nursing milestone at San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts — golden hour portraits in a white dress and black scr
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Bay Area
Spartan Proud — A Grad Shoot Across SJSU Campus
A SJSU graduation portrait session across campus — from the iconic blue sign to Boccardo Business Center and the arched Student Union entrance. Shot by sol
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Bay Area
Jenn's SJSU Graduation Session — Cap Tosses, Research Posters, and a Best Friend By Her Side
Jenn's SJSU graduation session captured cap tosses, a research poster, and candid moments with her best friend across San Jose State's campus.
View the Full Session →The client experience
A simple, guided experience from inquiry to gallery
You will know what happens next at every stage, with preparation resources, session guidance, and gallery updates organized in one place.
Confirm your date
Select the date and time, then complete the invoice and contract.
Plan the details
Receive location, lighting, outfit, and preparation guidance before the shoot.
Enjoy the session
Chris guides poses, movement, expressions, and location changes throughout.
Follow gallery progress
Use the private dashboard for reminders, editing progress, and status updates.
Receive your photographs
Download the professionally edited gallery through a private online link.
Private client dashboard
Your session, organized in one place
After booking, you will receive a private dashboard containing your session plan, location details, reminders, editing status, and final gallery link.
- Session information and location details
- Preparation reminders before shoot day
- Editing and delivery status updates
- Final private gallery access
Example client dashboard
Graduation session
Your gallery is in editing
Session planCampus route, date, and start time
PreparationOutfit and arrival reminders
Editing statusProgress from booked to gallery ready
Gallery accessPrivate delivery link when complete
The person behind the camera
Hi, I’m Chris
I am a San Francisco-based photographer specializing in graduation and couples portraits throughout the Bay Area. I built SoloXSnaps by photographing real people who often told me they felt awkward or unsure in front of the camera.
My approach combines clear direction with natural movement, so you are never left wondering what to do while still receiving photographs that feel relaxed and personal.
Campus expertise
Graduation photography across the Bay Area
Campus-specific sessions with guidance on locations, timing, lighting, crowds, outfits, and posing.
Couples and engagements
Couples sessions that feel more like a date
Instead of repeating stiff poses, you will receive prompts that create movement, conversation, and natural interaction. I still guide the details, including where to stand, what to do with your hands, and how to look your best on camera.
- Engagements and proposals
- Anniversaries and date-night sessions
- Everyday couples portraits
Transparent pricing
Clear pricing before you inquire
Review current session options, package inclusions, and available add-ons before choosing what fits your plans.
Graduation Sessions
Guided on-campus sessions with time for individual portraits, landmark locations, and photographs with friends or family.
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Choose a shorter focused session or more time for movement, outfits, locations, engagements, and proposals.
View Couples Pricing →Family & Portrait Sessions
Natural, guided portraits for families, maternity, individuals, and personal milestones throughout the Bay Area.
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Questions before booking
Practical answers about posing, timing, booking, gallery delivery, and who can join your session.
This is the most common thing I hear, and it's never actually a problem. I give clear, specific direction the whole way through — where to stand, where to look, what to do with your hands. You don't need to know how to pose. That's my job. Most people are relaxed within the first 10 minutes.
Send an inquiry through the contact page with the type of session you're after, your ideal date, location, and how many people will be in the photos. I'll reply within 24 hours with availability, pricing, and next steps. A 50% deposit reserves your date — the remaining balance is due on shoot day.
Light overcast is actually great for portraits — it acts like a giant softbox and removes harsh shadows. Heavy rain or storms are the only real reason to reschedule. We'll watch the forecast together and both agree before moving anything.
Standard turnaround is up to two weeks from shoot day. If you need them sooner — for an announcement, gift, or deadline — expedited delivery is available as an add-on. Just flag it when you book.
Yes. Just let me know the full headcount when you book so I can plan enough time for the group combinations. Larger groups generally need a longer session to cover everyone.
Ready to plan your session?
Share what you are celebrating, your preferred location, and the dates you are considering. You will receive the next steps for confirming availability and securing the session.