“Chris did my SJSU grad photos and I was absolutely in love with them! He is professional, knowledgeable, and knows how to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera. He guides you through the entire shoot, has a fast turnaround, and his knowledge of local Bay Area schools is helpful because he knows all the good spots to shoot at. Highly, highly recommend 😇”
SoloXSnaps Photography
Bay Area Portrait Photographer
Bright, natural portraits with clear posing guidance for graduation, couples, families, and lifestyle sessions throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Choose your session
A clear place to start, whatever you are celebrating
Posing guidance included · Private online galleries · 2-week turnaround
Graduation Photography
Campus sessions celebrating your personality, school, and milestone.
Starting at $350View Graduation Sessions →
Couples Photography
Natural, movement-led photographs for engagements, anniversaries, and everyday chapters.
30-minute sessions from $350Full sessions from $450View Couples Sessions →
Families & Portraits
Guided portraits for families, maternity, individuals, and personal milestones.
Starting at $350View Family & Portrait Sessions →I photograph graduates across UC Berkeley, SJSU, USF, San Francisco State, CSU East Bay, and Stanford.
Selected 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 genuine expressions throughout your session.
Bay Area
Golden Hour Couples Session at Montalvo Arts Center
Golden hour couples session at Montalvo Arts Center — cypress allees, colonnade backlight, and a playful couple who made every prompt look easy.
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Bay Area
Golden Light in Lovers Lane
A Lovers’ Lane couples photoshoot in San Francisco’s Presidio, featuring eucalyptus trees, golden-hour backlight, romantic portraits, and candid moments between the trees
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The photographer and the experience
Hi, I’m Chris
I am a San Francisco-based photographer specializing in graduation and couples portraits throughout the Bay Area. Most of my clients are not professional models, so I provide clear posing guidance while keeping the experience relaxed, natural, and personal.
The process, frame by frame
Plan
Choose your session, location, and preferred date.
Prepare
Receive clear outfit, timing, location, and arrival guidance.
Photograph
Get full posing direction and natural movement prompts throughout your session.
Receive
Download your professionally edited photographs from a private online gallery.
Your booking details, preparation resources, editing status, and gallery are organized inside your private client dashboard.
Client experiences
What It’s Like to Work With Me
A comfortable, guided photography experience from the first conversation to the final gallery.
“Chris is such a fun photographer to work with! I really enjoyed working with him, and his professionalism made me feel so comfortable. He’s super friendly and always has new creative ideas. His work is worth the investment, and I would definitely book again.”
“Chris is a wonderful photographer! He managed to get so many great shots and was so thoughtful in his direction. He really understood how to pose us as a family and was great with kids. Really appreciate him and his hard work!”
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