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Graduation, couples, and family sessions across the Bay Area.

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What to expect

A curated look at recent work

A relaxed, fully guided experience from the first message to the final gallery — graduation, couples, and family sessions photographed across the Bay Area.

Where: Campuses, parks & coastline across the Bay Area
Best light: Golden hour or soft overcast
The feel: Calm, directed, never stiff

Santa Clara University graduate posing on campus during golden hour in the Bay Area

Bay Area graduation portrait by Chris Solorzano

Tara sits on a stone ledge outside the Legion of Honor, one arm raised with her purple mortarboard high overhead, smiling warmly in front of the grand columned facade and arched inscription under an overcast sky.

Kim stands in front of Sather Gate in a full navy graduation gown and Berkeley sash, smiling at camera during soft golden-hour light with the ornate teal metalwork arch filling the background.

Chantal in a white maxi dress twirls her red graduation stole overhead on the palm-lined Main Quad road, the ivy-covered clock tower arch framing her against a soft evening sky.

Trang stands between two bronze bear sculptures near Doe Library, glancing back over her shoulder with a warm smile. She holds her navy cap at her side, doctoral regalia draped over a white dress, with Sather Tower rising behind her under soft overcast light.

UC Law SF graduate in black suit and navy-and-gold stole stands arms crossed beside the Palace of Fine Arts lagoon, golden hour sunlight streaming through the colonnades behind him with the fountain visible in the background

Bay Area family portrait of a couple laughing together among eucalyptus trees, wearing camel coat and cream jacket in warm

Bay Area family portrait of parents in cream tops holding their smiling toddler son on a sandy beach with coastal bluffs.

Bay Area family portrait of dad holding young son while holding hands with mom in blush skirt on sandy beach at golden hour.

Bay Area family portrait of mom, dad and young son in cream tops on sandy beach with coastal bluffs and surf behind them

Bay Area family portrait of parents and toddler son in cream tops and peach skirt standing on sunlit sandy beach with ocean

Bay Area family portrait of an expecting mother in a cream top and blush satin skirt holding her toddler son's hand on a

Bay Area family portrait of parents and two teen daughters holding hands along the Embarcadero with the Bay Bridge behind

Bay Area family portrait of dad holding daughter in floral top while mom in white dress laughs beside them on a coastal

Bay Area family portrait of a young girl in a green floral dress holding a letter board announcing a baby brother coming

Bay Area family portrait of a dad in olive shirt holding his young daughter's hand as they walk barefoot on sunlit sand.

Wide shot of a couple embracing forehead-to-forehead at the center of a long eucalyptus tree corridor, sunlight streaming through tall trunks and a dirt path receding behind them.

A couple embraces on the sand at Shark Fin Cove during golden hour, the iconic sea stack glowing warm behind them. She wears a white floral maxi dress; he wears a cream shirt and light jeans.

A couple stands forehead-to-forehead between massive sandstone columns at the Palace of Fine Arts, bathed in golden hour backlight with a starburst sun and lush greenery surrounding them.

A couple dances and laughs together on a golden hillside at Mori Point during sunset, the Pacific coastline and rolling waves stretching behind them. She wears a rust off-shoulder top and white midi skirt; he wears a linen shirt and dark trousers.

A man lifts his partner on the wooden planks of Pier 7 at golden hour, the Transamerica Pyramid rising behind them against a soft dusk sky, she in a white mini dress, he in a brown jacket and cream trousers.

Connie and Nate sit together on a clover-dotted grass field at Crissy Field during golden hour, noses nearly touching in a tender moment, with the Golden Gate Bridge glowing warm orange in the misty background.

Couple in wedding attire holding hands on the sandy beach at Shark Fin Cove during golden hour, bride raising bouquet overhead with a joyful laugh as dramatic sea stacks and crashing waves fill the background.

A couple shares a kiss on the sandy beach at Shark Fin Cove during golden hour, framed by dramatic sea stacks and ocean waves. She wears a flowing white gown, he wears a dark suit.

Couple sharing a tender kiss under a flowing white veil, her pearl hair pins and drop earrings catching soft diffused light, his dark suit and cream boutonniere pressed close against her white lace-bodice gown.

Groom in a black suit lifts his bride in a flowing white gown on the sand at Shark Fin Cove, both laughing and gazing at each other, with the iconic sea stack glowing in warm golden hour light behind them.

Client experiences

What clients say

SJSU Graduation Session

“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 😇”

Abby W.

Portrait Session

“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.”

Lori D.

Family Session

“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!”

Heather K.

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