Portfolio

Selected Work

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 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
Golden Hour Palace of Fine Arts
Santa Clara University graduate posing on campus during golden hour in the Bay Area
Bay Area graduation portrait by Chris Solorzano
Bay Area graduation portrait by Chris Solorzano
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.
Two graduates in gold sashes spray champagne under the Palace of Fine Arts rotunda at golden hour
UC Law graduate poses for a golden hour portrait at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco
UC Law graduate posing in cap and gown at Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco during golden hour
UC Berkeley graduate posing on campus during golden hour for a Bay Area graduation portrait session
USF graduate poses in cap and gown during golden hour on the University of San Francisco campus
USF graduate posing on campus during golden hour for a Bay Area graduation portrait
USF graduate posing on campus during golden hour for a Bay Area graduation portrait
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.
Bay Area family portrait on sandy beach with letter board announcing baby brother April 2026 as parents and toddler walk
Bay Area family portrait of parents crouching on a grassy coastal bluff with two young sons in plaid shirts, ocean behind
Bay Area family portrait of a dad in a brown sweater laughing while hugging his two young sons in plaid shirts on sunlit
Bay Area family portrait of parents and two young boys in plaid shirts and earth tones holding hands while walking on sandy
Bay Area family portrait of parents in cream sweaters holding their toddler daughter on a coastal bluff above the ocean.

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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