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The best Colorful Photoshoot Locations in San Francisco, California

It’s no secret that San Francisco is known for its cute homes, colorful corners, and hilly streets. There are a TON of amazing backdrops for photos in the area, but how do you go about narrowing down the best ones for your own photos or your clients? How do you find the secret colorful walls, homes, and hidden corners without spending hours upon hours searching? Well, lucky for you I’ve done all the work for you! 🎉

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There’s something extra special about returning to the place where your story began, and for these two that meant a UC Berkeley engagement session filled with meaning, nostalgia, and so much joy! Even though Maya and Marc now call southern California home, they met while attending UC Berkeley, so coming back to campus for their […]

Couples

UC Berkeley Engagement Photos | Romantic Campus Session at Memorial Glade, Sather Gate & The Campanile

A heterosexual couple stands in front of Sather Gate at UC Berkeley.

If you are looking for a Bay Area senior photographer who creates colorful, creative, and personality-filled photos, you’ve come to the right place! This high school senior session took place at Shelldance Orchid Gardens in Pacifica, one of the most unique indoor plant-filled locations in the Bay Area. With lush greenery, soft light, and so […]

Portraits

Shelldance Orchid Gardens Senior Photos in Pacifica | Bay Area Senior Photographer

A senior peeks out from behind a giant fern at Shelldance Orchid Gardens

This Palo Alto brand photoshoot with Talia Koren of Dating Intentionally podcast was the perfect blend of storytelling and strategy. As a Bay Area brand photographer, one of my favorite things is working with returning clients to evolve their visuals as their brand grows. After photographing Talia’s first podcast and lifestyle branding session last year, […]

Brands

Palo Alto Brand Photoshoot for Dating Intentionally Podcast | Bay Area Brand Photographer

Talia Koren of Dating Intentionally sits at Bar Zola in Palo Alto with a cocktail, notebook, and phone in front of her. She's looking relaxed, like she's on a date with you.

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your engagement photos into a colorful little adventure around San Francisco, this session is exactly that! We explored some of the city’s most iconic location and this couples’ meaningful spots, from the forested paths of Golden Gate Park to breezy beach views near the Golden Gate Bridge, and even […]

Couples

San Francisco Engagement Photos | A Colorful Golden Gate Park, Beach, & City Session

Close up of a couple holding hands in front of a rainbow stripe wall.

If you’ve ever driven across the Golden Gate Bridge and felt like you entered a completely different world…you’re not wrong. The North Bay has a way of slowing everything down in the best possible way. Think rolling hills, coastal cliffs, quiet redwood groves, and those golden vineyard sunsets that somehow feel straight out of a […]

Photographers

Best Photoshoot Locations in the San Francisco Bay Area – North Bay

San francisco bay area engagement photos on mount tamalpais in Marin

I’m so excited to be hosting a limited day of Spring Studio Mini Sessions at Bright Bay Studio on May 31, 2026! If you’ve been thinking about updating your photos this spring, this is your sign! Whether you’re a couple, a family, a pet parent, or a small business owner in the Bay Area, these […]

Brands, Couples

Spring Studio Mini Sessions at Bright Bay Studio | Emeryville Photographer

Purple floral backdrop studio portrait Bright Bay Studio Emeryville CA spring mini sessions colorful photography

If you’ve ever wondered what it would look like to blend a garden wedding with just the right touch of Disney magic, this one is such a fun example! Katie and Luke’s celebration at The Gardens at Heather Farm in Walnut Creek, California was full of personality, color, and thoughtful details that felt playful without […]

Couples

Disney Themed Wedding at The Gardens at Heather Farm | Walnut Creek Wedding Photographer

Close up of a couple holding hands on their wedding day. The bride has a disney tattoo on her inner arm.

Your headshot is often the very first impression potential clients have of you, and in a sea of profiles and websites, it needs to do more than just look professional. It should feel like you! The kind of image that makes someone pause mid-scroll and think, “Yes, this is my person!” During this recent Happy […]

Brands

Headshots That Actually Feel Like You | Bay Area Branding Photographer

Brand photos for a tarot reader & deck creator If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like when a brand fully embraces color, personality, and a little bit of magic, this session with Tulip Magic is it! As a tarot reader, intuitive, and creator of her own custom tarot deck, Tulip wanted brand photos that […]

Brands

Bold & Playful Brand Photography for Tulip Magic | Bay Area Brand Photographer

Brand photo session for a tarot card reader. She is standing in front of an orange backdrop and holding open her jacket, which shows a pink/purple shirt with the words "Tulip Magic"

This Bodega Bay proposal was the kind of session that reminds me why I love what I do because it was pure joy from start to finish! From the moment he got down on one knee, they didn’t stop smiling or laughing, and it made documenting every second feel so effortless and fun! (Get all […]

Couples

Bodega Bay Proposal and Engagement Photos | Bay Area Engagement Photographer

coastal surprise proposal and engagement photos in Bodega Bay, California

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