San Francisco Newlywed Session at Marshall’s Beach – Haley & Chris

While in California for the Filoli editorial this spring, I met Haley and Chris for their San Francisco newlywed session! These two have lived abroad and traveled to many locations together, but had never taken photos in The City by the Bay. I’m honored they chose me to document this time in their lives – and grateful they were up for a little adventure! Below are my faves from our session, captured on both digital and film.

We started our session at Ina Coolbrith Park, a peaceful overlook with sweeping views of the city and Transamerica Pyramid. These two are so clearly smitten with each other, and a breeze in front of the camera! From there, we wandered through surrounding neighborhood Nob Hill, soaking up that classic San Francisco charm.

From Palace Vibes to Sunset by the Sea

Our next stop was the Palace of Fine Arts – always a showstopper. I had been dreaming about taking photos at this classic location for months… and it did not disappoint! Turns out this building was first constructed for the 1915 World’s Fair, and was one of the most popular buildings at the exposition. Fun fact: it was then rebuilt in 1966 to make it stronger and more sustainable for years to come! Haley and Chris enjoyed a stroll around the building’s perimeter, and the magic of its architecture.

As the sun began to set, we made our way to Marshall’s Beach for moody views of the ocean and iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Though it happened to be high tide, Haley and Chris were completely unfazed. We found pockets of beach in between the waves and took some of my favorite photos from the session—intimate, cozy, a little foggy, and so very San Francisco 🙂

Romantic Rain at Pier 7

Our final destination was Pier 7 for a few night portraits with the skyline glowing behind them. We danced, we played, we walked the pier. And just as our session was wrapping up, the skies opened up and rain began to fall! Honestly? It couldn’t have been more perfect. These two embraced the weather, making the most of every moment. It truly felt like a scene from a movie!

Haley and Chris: I had so much fun exploring San Francisco with you two! Thank you again for having me capture this chapter of your story.

Moody and romantic photo of couple embracing on San Francisco coast at Marshall's Beach with Golden Gate Bridge in the background and fog rolling in
Engaged couple walks down stone steps holding hands surrounded by green bushes and trees in Ina Coolbrith Park during San Francisco engagement session
Couple holding hands walks down stone steps in Ina Coolbrith Park during San Francisco engagement session
Happy engaged couple holds each other in front of a bush with vibrant purple flowers in San Francisco's Ina Coolbrith Park
Detail photo of engaged couple's hands showing their rings as they stand in front of bushes with purple flowers in Ina Coolbrith Park in San Francisco
Couple sits smiling on a concrete bench near orange flowers and outdoor steps in Ina Coolbrith Park during San Francisco engagement session
Black and white photo of engaged couple sitting closely together, smiling at each other on a bench near outdoor steps at Ina Coolbrith Park in San Francisco
Black and white photo of couple sittting closely together, smiling and embracing, surrounded by lush plants and flowers in Ina Coolbrith Park during San Francisco engagement session
Engaged couple kisses on a bench in Ina Coolbrith Park
Engaged couple walks together through Ina Coolbrith Park during San Francisco engagement session with tall buildings rising in the background
Film photo silhouette of engaged couple with the iconic San Francisco skyline in the background under a clear, blue sky
Engaged couple walks past a yellow and green apartment building on a sloped San Francisco city street in Nob Hill
Couple holds hands standing in front of a pink apartment building next to a yellow building during engagement session in Nob Hill neighborhood in San Francisco
Black and white portrait of young couple holding hands in front of an apartment building in Nob Hill during San Francisco engagement session
Couple kisses on the sidewalk in front of a pink apartment building in Nob Hill during San Francisco engagement session
Smiling engaged couple holds hands, standing in front of a pink San Francisco apartment building
Engaged couple kisses in front of a pastel yellow and green house on a vibrant San Francisco street lined with colorful buildings during Nob Hill engagement session
Couple crosses a street at a crosswalk between blue and brown apartment buildings in Nob Hill during sunny San Francisco engagement session
Film photo of man holding his fiancée by a pond, with the Palace of Fine Arts in the background during San Francisco engagement session
Man kisses his fiancée near a pond at sunset in San Francisco, with the Palace of Fine Arts in the background
Film photo of tall classical columns and arches of the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, surrounded by lush greenery
Black and white photo of engaged couple walks arm-in-arm on a garden path near the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, smiling at each other
Black and white photo of couple kissing under a grand arch at the Palace of Fine Arts, surrounded by tall columns and trees during San Francisco engagement session
Candid photo of engaged couple smiling at each other under a grand archway with tall columns at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco
Couple holds hands and laughs by a pond near the Palace of Fine Arts during San Francisco engagement session
Couple embraces on a lush green hillside overlooking the ocean at Marshall's Beach near San Francisco
Engaged couple embraces and smiles on a hillside at Marshall's Beach near San Francisco with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background
A couple embraces on Marshall's Beach in San Francisco, with the Golden Gate Bridge visible in the background on a cloudy day
Engaged couple walks along a rocky stretch of Marshall's Beach with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background under a cloudy sky
Film photo of engaged couple embracing on Marshall's Beach at sunset in San Francisco, with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background
Couple embraces on a rocky part of Marshall's Beach with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background during San Francisco engagement session
Black and white photo of couple embracing on Marshall's Beach with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background during San Francisco engagement session
Creative photo of engaged couple holding each other on a San Francisco city pier at night, surrounded by glowing streetlights and towering skyscrapers
Man lifts his fiancée as they walk along a San Francisco city pier at night, streetlights glowing and skyscrapers in the background
Couple embraces on a San Francisco city street at night, surrounded by glowing streetlights
Black and white photo of engaged couple smiling and embracing on a San Francisco city boardwalk at night, illuminated by streetlights
A couple kisses under a streetlight on a rainy San Francisco night, with city skyscrapers glowing in the background.
Couple sits on a bench by the water at night, city lights and a boat in the background during San Francisco engagement session
Black and white photo of engaged couple dancing on a wet pier at night in San Francisco, city lights and raindrops glowing in the background
Film photo of couple dancing in the rain at night by city lights and lampposts, with city buildings and a boat shimmering in the background

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