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Valerie + Mark (Engagement Photography) @ Central Park, Santa Clara

Chris Schmauch — Wed, 09 May 2012 05:01:00 +0000

Even Google Maps has a tough time finding Central Park in Santa Clara – my iPhone kept insisting I must drive to New York City if I wanted to meet Valerie and Mark for their engagement session! Luckily we all found our way there – even if we did start on opposite sides of this expansive city park. A fun, playful couple should get engagement photos at a playground, and that’s just what we did. We had to kick off a couple kids, but it was for a good cause (…kidding park moms, we didn’t harrass your adorable offspring).

There’s a slight height difference between Mark and Valerie, so I busted out all the tricks I could think of to give V the height advantage – or at least downplay it. I’m really happy with the end result, feel free to check out my favorites below – or view the entire session at www.GoodEyePhotography.com.

Looking for engagement photographers in Santa Clara, California?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

If you haven’t already, feel free to review our portfolio site, browse past weddings, check our romantic engagement sessions, follow our business on Facebook (like us while you’re at it!), or read our awesome Yelp reviews.

Tony + Danielle (Engagement Photography) @ Covered Bridge Park & Loch Lomond, Felton Man I just *love* engagement sessions! Each one is different,...
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Rebekah + Anthony (Engagement Photography) @ Niles Blvd., Fremont

Chris Schmauch — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:59:52 +0000

Any engagement shoot (heck, any shoot) that ends with beer and pizza with a nice couple is a WIN+ in my book. Rebekah and Anthony were kind enough to treat me to such after their e-session, so I suppose they enjoyed themselves during our time together. Long-time Fremont-area residents (they can trace their Fremont lineage back to the 1800s I think), they decided on exploring the Niles Blvd. section of Fremont for their session. It’s probably the oldest part of the town, backed up against the hills and having a forgotten, nostalgic feel to it. Half the stores sell antiques (you must check out the MANtiques store if you visit), and there’s an “El Camino Real Bar” that is in fact no where near El Camino Real… There’s also a (somewhat creepy) plethora of Charlie Chapman memorabilia, but we restrained ourselves from including ol’ Charlie in our pictures (but couldn’t resist the Dog Do’s storefront for obvious reasons).

Anthony photographs architecture professionally and Rebekah has an artistic flair, so they are both attracted to the old brick buildings, the train depot, and the variety of textures and colors and ambiance to be found in the neighborhood. Since I’d never been there, I was seeing it with a fresh eye, a challenge I’m always down to accept Here’s my favorite photos from the session, there’s more to see at www.GoodEyePhotography.com.

Looking for engagement photographers in Fremont, California?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Samantha + Anthony (Engagement Photography) @ Sutro Baths and Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco We had so much fun with our first engagement shoot...
Jen + Steve (Engagement Photography) @ Downtown Capitola and Beach This couple is simply adorable, from the moment I met...
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Tony + Danielle (Engagement Photography) @ Covered Bridge Park & Loch Lomond, Felton

Chris Schmauch — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:21:54 +0000

Man I just *love* engagement sessions! Each one is different, and I never have a preconceived idea of how each is going to play out. It simply evolves from the subtle feedback I get as I start to work with a couple. One thing is pretty consistent, though – they are almost always romantic, fun, and sexy. The ironic thing is that most couples, including Tony and Danielle, explain to me how they aren’t that comfortable in front of the camera – well you fooled me! You guys did a great job, took directions well and even improvised which is so great! Our first location for the engagement shoot was Covered Bridge Park in Felton; I’ve shot here several times before, but with suggestions from Danielle we got some sweet shots I wouldn’t have even considered – like the ones of the two of them looking at each other from different windows. After an hour or so at the park, we drove about 15 minutes to Loch Lomond, which is a man-made lake that, when you pull up to it, feels like you’re up in Tahoe, and definitely not the Santa Cruz mountains. I’m definitely going to have to revisit this location! Below are some of my favorite photos from the e-session, if you’d like to see all 127 edited photos, please visit www.GoodEyePhotography.com.

Looking for engagement photographers in Felton, California?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Noel + Marin (Engagement Photography) @ Covered Bridge Park, Felton With only three days before their Highlands Inn wedding, I...
Rachel and Ryan (Engagement Photography) @ Vasona Park, Los Gatos This is the second engagement session I’ve had at Vasona...
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Premium Wedding Photography Album Design (Ben + Monica / Bay Area)

Chris Schmauch — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:40:43 +0000

Wedding albums – the ultimate keepsake from one of the biggest days of your life. These days so many couples skip the album in lieu of digital files, and while we, the professional photographers, must adapt to the online lifestyle and wants of our clientele, it’s nice to know that the physical wedding album hasn’t gone the way of Kodak and the film era. There are still people out there that want the physical heft and tangible, tactile experience of a well-made wedding album. I’m very excited to offer a new premium line of Neoclassic albums from Asukabook; the next best thing from having you hold one in hand is this series of “unboxing” photos of Ben & Monica’s wedding album that I had printed recently. Here’s a few photos below, you can see more at www.GoodEyePhotography.com. Enjoy, and feel free to comment below.

Looking for a wedding photographer than can also design a killer album you’ll treasure forever?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch has a degree in Graphic Design and instinct for amazing photography!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Monica and Ben (Saratoga Wedding Photography) @ Saratoga Foothill Club The first time I got to really hang out with...
Lila + Dylan (Chaminade Wedding Photography, Santa Cruz) What a fun group of people Lila and Dylan invited...
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Amy + Greg = Isabelle > Aiden (Family Photography) @ Seascape Beach, Aptos

Chris Schmauch — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:21:40 +0000

Can you say adorable strawberry blonde kids?!? I met Amy, Greg, and their cute kidlets Isabelle and Aiden for their family portrait session at Seascape Beach (this section also known as “beer can” or “beer bottle” beach to the college kids…). But today the beach was refuse-free and we took advantage, running around, being crazy, getting a little wet and just having a good ol’ time. After realizing how fun family photos could be, Amy wished she’d called me earlier. Well, remember that in a couple years Amy!

Isabelle is the consummate fairy princess, showing off her dance moves and flowing, flaming-red hair. Aiden is your typical little boy, who prefers tossing rocks over locks They posed for a couple photos, but most of the session was pure candid fun. I love getting the parents to run with the kids; in this case it resulted in some truly priceless pics. Enjoy my favorites below, and check out the rest at www.GoodEyePhotography.com.

Looking for a family photographer in Aptos?
San Francisco / Bay Area Family Portrait Photographer Chris Schmauch makes sure your family looks great!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

If you haven’t already, feel free to review our portfolio site, browse past family portrait sessions, check our romantic {and FREE*} engagement sessions, follow our business on Facebook (like us while you’re at it!), or read our awesome Yelp reviews.

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Jen + Steve (Engagement Photography) @ Downtown Capitola and Beach

Chris Schmauch — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:28:06 +0000

This couple is simply adorable, from the moment I met them (only six weeks ago), I knew we’d all try our hardest to make our working relationship happen. When you connect with someone right away, you really hope the business side of things don’t get in the way. Jen and Steve are so great; from their eagerness to work with me, their trust in my talents, and of course their comfort with and love for one another – it really makes my job a breeze. They opted for a Capitola engagement shoot – the main target was under the pier on the beach, but I started us up higher on the hill so we could walk around and explore a little. The weather was gorgeous and they were a joy to shoot. I hope you enjoy my faves below, more to see at www.GoodEyePhotography.com.

Looking for engagement photographers in Capitola, California?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

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Tiia + Justin (Engagement Photography) @ Nisene Marks Forest, Aptos

Chris Schmauch — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:24:33 +0000

Tiia and Justin are a really sweet couple, if not a little shy on the outset. I think they felt comfortable with me, though, and let some of their true personality shine through. I know it’s not easy when a complete stranger tells you how to touch your fiance, where this hand and that arm should go, and – oh, don’t forget to “act natural” (ha!); so when I can do all that and still get some keepers I always consider it a personal victory. This was the second engagement session I had at Nisene within a couple weeks, so I had to force myself to try to explore off the beaten path (literally and figuratively) to keep it fresh – if for no one else but for me. I think that’s important with any routine – no matter how familiar you are with a location or a person, you need to shake things up to keep those creative juices from drying out. Here are a few of my favorite engagement photos from Tiia and Justin’s e-session @ Nisene Marks in Aptos, California – feel free to browse the whole gallery at www.GoodEyePhotography.com.

Looking for engagement photographers in Aptos, California?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

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Michelle + Aren (Engagement Photography) @ Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco

Chris Schmauch — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:23:17 +0000

I love it when my clients have the same sarcastic funny bone as myself, there’s always those few first minutes of meeting someone where you’re treading on unknown territory, afraid of saying something off-base that will offend the other. Sometimes I catch myself going a little too far with my deadpan humor, and have to remember that not everyone appreciates the fine nuances of what I consider to be witty charm (just ask my wife!). Well with Michelle and Aren, I knew we were on the same wavelength in the first 30 seconds of our engagement shoot at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. They are playful, funny, and we all spent a lot of time laughing as much as posing and shooting. This makes for great “posed candids” as I like to call them. Engagement shoots should be romantic, dare-I-say sexy, and most of all fun. I think it’s the secret sauce that attracts clients to my work, and probably why so many of the people that hire me tend to have that same funny bone. Go figure. Anyway, here’s my favorite photos below, check out the rest at www.GoodEyePhotography.com.

Looking for engagement photographers in San Francisco, California?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session!
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Megan + Stephen (Engagement Photography) @ Uvas Canyon County Park, Morgan Hill

Chris Schmauch — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:21:44 +0000

Megan and Stephen are another couple I’d only met on Skype – since they live in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ironically the day we shot their engagement session at Uvas Canyon County Park (near Morgan Hill), I left on a road trip with my family to Scottsdale. I guess we just had to visit each other’s home towns!! These guys have awesome personalities to match their good looks, and I trusted them as much as they trusted me to get great photos of them – this was the first time ever I let a client help me carry some gear. Most everyone offers, but I always decline (it’s a good workout). However we climbed some serious hills during this shoot to get to the waterfalls at the top, so I finally, begrudgingly, gave up my heavy backpack to Megan. Kidding… Stephen helped me out I thoroughly enjoyed risking my gear in some pretty precarious situations, and overall just had a great time getting to know these guys before we venture on to the big day. I hope you enjoy some of my favorites below, you can see all the photos from Megan and Stephen’s engagement shoot at www.GoodEyePhotography.com.

Looking for engagement photographers in Morgan Hill, California?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

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Jessie + Evan (Engagement Photography) @ Nisene Marks Forest, Aptos

Chris Schmauch — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 16:18:53 +0000

I’d only met Jessie and Evan over a Skype conversation back in December, so it was cool to get a real face to face with them for their engagement shoot at Nisene Marks in Aptos. They both work in education over in Oakland, and both possess that great balance of wisdom and wit that must help in their daily interactions with the snarky high schoolers. My favorite part of the shoot while walking around the forest that beautiful day was when they whipped out the superhero shirts. Don’t get me wrong, I love shooting couples cuddling and kissing, but it’s even better when you can capture their true personality behind the curtains. The fact that Evan used to be a professional wrestler added the perfect sprinkling of irony to the overall experience. I hope you enjoy the photos, here are a few of my favorites. You can check out more at www.GoodEyePhotography.com.

Looking for engagement photographers in Aptos, California?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

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Valerie + Mark (Engagement Photography) @ Central Park, Santa Clara

Looking for engagement photographers in Santa Clara, California? San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Rebekah + Anthony (Engagement Photography) @ Niles Blvd., Fremont

Looking for engagement photographers in Fremont, California? San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Tony + Danielle (Engagement Photography) @ Covered Bridge Park & Loch Lomond, Felton

Looking for engagement photographers in Felton, California? San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Premium Wedding Photography Album Design (Ben + Monica / Bay Area)

Looking for a wedding photographer than can also design a killer album you’ll treasure forever? San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch has a degree in Graphic Design and instinct for amazing photography! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Amy + Greg = Isabelle > Aiden (Family Photography) @ Seascape Beach, Aptos

Looking for a family photographer in Aptos? San Francisco / Bay Area Family Portrait Photographer Chris Schmauch makes sure your family looks great! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Jen + Steve (Engagement Photography) @ Downtown Capitola and Beach

Looking for engagement photographers in Capitola, California? San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Tiia + Justin (Engagement Photography) @ Nisene Marks Forest, Aptos

Looking for engagement photographers in Aptos, California? San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Michelle + Aren (Engagement Photography) @ Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco

Looking for engagement photographers in San Francisco, California? San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Megan + Stephen (Engagement Photography) @ Uvas Canyon County Park, Morgan Hill

Looking for engagement photographers in Morgan Hill, California? San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Jessie + Evan (Engagement Photography) @ Nisene Marks Forest, Aptos

Looking for engagement photographers in Aptos, California? San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session! Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Looking for engagement photographers in Santa Clara, California?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Looking for engagement photographers in Fremont, California?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Looking for engagement photographers in Felton, California?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Looking for a wedding photographer than can also design a killer album you’ll treasure forever?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch has a degree in Graphic Design and instinct for amazing photography!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Looking for a family photographer in Aptos?
San Francisco / Bay Area Family Portrait Photographer Chris Schmauch makes sure your family looks great!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Looking for engagement photographers in Capitola, California?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Looking for engagement photographers in Aptos, California?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Looking for engagement photographers in San Francisco, California?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Looking for engagement photographers in Morgan Hill, California?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.

Looking for engagement photographers in Aptos, California?
San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding Photographer Chris Schmauch would love to shoot your engagement session!
Call (831) 216-6210 for serious inquiries only.