My San Francisco Engagement Session Package is tailored to capture the excitement and love leading up to your big day, all while showcasing the iconic beauty of the city. With 1 hour of photography coverage, I’ll focus on your connection, ensuring every moment shines against the stunning San Francisco backdrop. You’ll receive a curated selection of the best photos, professionally edited, along with access to an online gallery and high-resolution image downloads to keep and cherish forever. Let’s create beautiful memories in this incredible city!

San Francisco, CA, USA

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Christopher Howard

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San Francisco Engagement Session (1 Hour, 1 Photographer)

My 8-Hour Photography Package is perfect for capturing every moment of your special day. With 1 dedicated photographer, I’ll document your celebration from start to finish. You’ll have access to an online gallery and high-resolution image downloads to keep and share your beautiful memories. Let’s make sure every detail is beautifully preserved!

Wedding Photography (8 Hours, 1 Photographer)

I’ll be there to capture every moment of your love story with my Wedding Photography Package. Enjoy 10 hours of photography coverage, plus an engagement session to celebrate your journey. With 2 photographers ensuring no angle is missed, you'll receive 1000 beautifully edited images to cherish forever. Let me document your special day in a way that reflects your unique love!

Wedding Photography (10 Hours, 2 Photographers, Engagement Session)

I’ll capture every unforgettable moment of your special day with my Wedding Photography Package. You’ll receive 10 hours of photography coverage, ensuring no detail is missed. With 2 photographers dedicated to documenting your day, you’ll have 1000 beautifully edited photos to relive your wedding day for years to come. Let me tell your love story through my lens!

Wedding Photography (10 Hours, 2 Photographers)

My 6-Hour Photography Package includes 6 hours of photography coverage, with 1 dedicated photographer capturing your special moments. You'll receive an online gallery to view your images, along with high-resolution downloads to keep and share for years to come.

Wedding Photography (6 Hours, 1 Photographer)

Celebrate your intimate elopement with 2 hours of professional photography at City Hall. This package includes one photographer, an online gallery to view your images, and high-resolution image downloads. (Additional hours available—see add-ons for more options.)

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San Francisco City Hall Elopements (2 Hours, 1 Photographer)

Capture your special day with 8 hours of professional photography at City Hall. This package includes one dedicated photographer, an online gallery to view your photos, and high-resolution image downloads for you to cherish and share forever.

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San Francisco City Hall Weddings (8 Hours, 1 Photographer)

My Elopement Photography Package is designed to capture the essence of your intimate celebration. With 4 hours of photography coverage, I'll focus on every special moment, from the ceremony to your first moments together. You'll receive 400 beautifully edited photos, and we'll have a pre-shoot consultation to ensure your vision is brought to life. Let me capture your love in the most meaningful way!

Elopement Photography (4 Hours, 1 Photographer)

My Engagement Session Package is designed to capture the excitement and love leading up to your big day. With 1 hour of photography coverage, I’ll focus on your connection, ensuring every moment shines. You’ll receive the best photos, carefully selected and edited, along with access to an online gallery and high-resolution image downloads to keep and cherish forever. Let’s create beautiful memories together!

Engagement Session (1 Hour, 1 Photographer)

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Hello, there! I&rsquo;m delighted to guide you through preparing for your engagement session. This is an exciting stage and I&rsquo;m thrilled to be part of it. As a photographer with over a decade of experience, I can assure you that a well-planned engagement session results in amazing photos that you&rsquo;ll cherish for many years to come.
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Let's start with outfit choices. Dressing up for your engagement shoot is a chance to express your individual and collective style. Consider outfits that make you feel comfortable and confident. Complement each other&rsquo;s attire but avoid overly matchy outfits. A blend of casual and formal outfits offers variety. Remember, the focus is on you two as a couple, so don't let the clothes steal the show.
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Now, let's talk about selecting locations. The backdrop of your photos should be as unique as your love story. Are you both nature lovers? Maybe a shoot in the park or by the beach would be perfect. If you're city dwellers, an urban environment with architectural elements can add a dynamic touch to your photos. Remember, the location should resonate with your personal story and interests.
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Then, there's the question of posing ideas. Don't worry, I'll be there to guide you. However, it's great if you have some ideas up your sleeve. Look for inspiration in magazines and online, but remember the best poses are those that feel natural to you. Candid shots often capture the genuine connection between couples. So, don't fear the spontaneous moments &ndash; they often make the best photos!
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An engagement session allows us to get to know each other better. It&rsquo;s a chance for you to get comfortable in front of the camera, and for me to understand your dynamics as a couple. This session sets the stage for a successful wedding day shoot.
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I understand that being in front of the camera can be a little daunting. But don&rsquo;t worry, that&rsquo;s completely normal. My goal is to make sure that you feel relaxed and enjoy the process. At the end of the day, it&rsquo;s not just about beautiful photos, it&rsquo;s about having a great time together.
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I hope these tips help you feel more prepared and excited for your engagement session. It's an honor to capture your love story and I can't wait to create beautiful memories together. Here's to an amazing shoot and even more amazing photos!

Preparing for Your Engagement Session: A Guide for Couples

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Absolutely incredible photos. Chris was such a pleasure to work with—required zero guidance, made everyone so comfortable, ended up with a gorgeous portrait of every single guest, mellow, fun to have at the party. Made a very camera shy bride totally at ease. Cannot recommend Chris enough.

Hanne & David

Chris is a phenomenal photographer. He is incredibly kind, professional, and experienced. He possesses that rare gift of being a calm, unobtrusive presence which both puts subjects at ease and captures their essences in intimate, iconic, and forever treasured moments. I would highly recommend Christopher as a photographer for weddings or events, having worked with him in both large and small scale settings. We LOVE him so much, he's photographed four weddings in our family! Can't think of a higher recommendation than that!

Nadia and John

Chris Howard and his team were incredible from start to finish. My wife and I got married in Muir Woods and we couldn't have asked for a better experience. Chris's attention to detail and unique style truly captured the essence of our day. Every time we look at our photos, we're transported back to that moment, and it's all thanks to Chris's remarkable talent. He went above and beyond in every way, making sure we had memories we'll cherish forever. We wholeheartedly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!

Katy and David

I'm a wedding planner and have worked with dozens of wedding photographers.  I'm also super self conscious and camera shy.  I prefer to be behind the scenes.  So at my own wedding I wanted someone who could capture all the genuine emotion of the day without it feeling like there was a photographer there.  There was never a question who I would hire.  Chris is hands down the best photographer of people I've ever worked with.  In our elopement with 30 guests he got great images of literally every single person, both candid and portrait.  He somehow charmed my 97-year-old grandmother and got amazing photos of her laughing.  And of every image of me I loved.  I really don't know how he did it.  I'm so grateful, thank you Chris

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You will find the about page from my existing website between the “” below. You can use this section primarily for tone of voice and style as opposed to content. Make sure that all references to the self are in the first person singular, as I am the only photographer on my team. Please also ensure that there are no references to “our team” or “our photographer”. Instead, all writing should be coming directly from me.

"Hello!  I'm Chris, a husband, girl dad (second one due July 2025!), and photographer in San Francisco.  Originally from Buffalo, I had stops in Nashville and New York before deciding to make my home among the endless inspiration that is the American West.
Long story short, I love photographing people.  Particularly at joyous, once-in-a-lifetime events.  It fills my soul to just be there, and to be granted the duty and honor of helping preserve and expand memories, it's as meaningful for me to have played a role as the resulting images hopefully will be for you.
After 15+ years of professional work, the technical side of things - nailing the moments, the reactions, and getting great details and candids - is kinda written into my bones. I've shot somewhere north of 100 weddings and 1000 other events. I just can't help but see light falling on people and things, how it shapes them, and be drawn to the moments when people come alive. To see the beauty that is human connection, capture moments that tell the story of it, and if the opportunity arises, throw in a little creativity :)
Many of the people I've photographed have become close friends. Others started as friends and became clients! Even my high school JV volleyball coach from Buffalo, NY, getting married for the first time in his 50s, had me shoot his destination wedding in Napa (bonus: he and his bride just attended my wedding)!
I suppose this hints at the other thing I can't not do, which is simply connect with people. Whether personally as a friend or just as the observer of others' connection happening in real time, I'm drawn to it, and if I have a camera, seek to capture it in a way that helps keep that connection alive.
It makes me smile every time I see, five or ten years after the wedding, the bride or groom posting yet another image with excitement like it was yesterday.
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