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SoloXSnaps Photography
Bay Area Graduation & Couples Photographer
Bright, natural portraits with clear posing guidance throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area.
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Based in San Francisco
Clear posing guidance
Private online galleries
Standard 2-week turnaround
Organized client dashboard
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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
Family & Portrait Sessions
Natural portraits for families, individuals, maternity sessions, and personal milestones.
Explore Family & Portrait Sessions →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.
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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.
Complete the invoice and contract
Confirm your booking with a straightforward invoice and contract — no back-and-forth guesswork.
Plan, shoot, and receive your gallery
Get preparation guidance before the shoot, enjoy guided posing on the day, and download your edited gallery from a private link.
Private client dashboard
Everything for your session, in one place
From booking onward, a private dashboard holds your session plan, location details, preparation reminders, editing status, and final gallery link — so you always know what happens next.
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.
Client experiences
What It’s Like to Work With Me
A comfortable, guided photography experience from the first conversation to the final gallery.
“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 😇”
“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!”
“Chris is a fabulous photographer who captured so many beautiful gems of our family. I would book another session with Chris in a heartbeat!”
“We had an amazing experience with Chris as our photographer. From the moment we started, he made us feel completely comfortable and at ease, which truly shows in the photos. He had plenty of great suggestions for posing, so we never felt awkward or unsure of what to do. Chris is professional, patient, and clearly passionate about his work. We couldn’t be happier with the results and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer who knows how to bring out natural, beautiful moments.”
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Before you book
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% non-refundable retainer reserves your session, and the remaining balance is due on or before the session date.
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 2 weeks from the session date. 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.
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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.