“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
San Francisco & Bay Area Graduation and Couples Photographer
Bright, natural photography with guided posing and a relaxed, personalized experience. Capturing graduations, couples, families, and meaningful moments throughout 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 $35050+ edited imagesView Graduation Pricing →
Couples Photography
Natural, movement-led photographs for engagements, anniversaries, and everyday chapters.
30-minute mini from $350Full sessions from $450View Couples Pricing →
Families & Portraits
Guided portraits for families, maternity, individuals, and personal milestones.
Family sessions from $350Maternity sessions $500View Family & Maternity Pricing →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.
Graduation session
Trang's Doctoral Graduation Session at Sather Gate and Doe Library
Trang's UC Berkeley doctoral graduation session at Sather Gate and Doe Library — overcast light, the bronze bears, and one very photogenic Bernese Mountain Dog.
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Couples session
Couples Photoshoot at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco
Golden hour couples photoshoot at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco — candid moments, backlit columns, and warm light with Rochelle and her partner.
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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 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 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.”
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