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Bay Area Engagement Locations, Part 2 Welcome to part two of my picks for the best Bay Area engagement locations in San Francisco (and a little bit of the South Bay!) If you are looking for Marin County, click here for part one! The city by the Bay has so much to offer, especially the wildlife. […]

February 26, 2019

Couple in trees for san francisco engagement location blog by amy thompson photography

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The Best San Francisco Engagement Locations

Bay Area Engagement Locations, Part 1 The Bay Area has no shortage of beautiful venues, outdoor locations, restaurants, and hotels for those perfect engagement photos. The wide variety of locations allows couples to find a location that reflects their love perfectly, but it can also be quite daunting to find the right spot! I have a […]

February 15, 2019

Couple standing on Mt.Tamalpais for bay area engagement location blog

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The Best Bay Area Engagement Locations: Marin

Romance Requires Planning I received a phone call from a woman asking if I was available to shoot at a Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay proposal. I asked her for some details and such and it turns out she was asking on behalf of her brother! This proposal was going to be a complete surprise. Wil […]

January 22, 2019

Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay proposal by amy thomposn photography

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Pleasantly Surprised: A Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay Proposal

Heart Eyes and Mountain Hikes The first thing you might notice about Jocelyn and Eric is that they simply adore each other. They are so kind and so sweet to one another, and it radiates off of them to how they make other people feel. Capturing their love in one of their favorite spots for […]

December 19, 2018

Bride and groom walk along trail at Marin County Wedding

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Mountain Views From A Marin County Wedding

Roots in Colorado, Growth In California Tamara and Matthew coincidently grew up in Colorado but met in college while attending UC Berkley. The world has a funny way of bringing people together, doesn’t it? They are going to have their wedding back in their home state with their family and friends at a picturesque mountain venue, so […]

December 4, 2018

Couple sits on bench outside of redwood regional forrest engagement by amy thompson photography

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A Magical Redwood Regional Park Engagement Shoot

From San Francisco To Marin I would like to preface this blog with a little blurb about how I am so happy that I was asked to shoot both Tara and Brendan’s engagement session at Muir Woods followed by sunset shots at the Sutro Baths, and then their picturesque Rancho Nicasio wedding. I loved all the venues […]

November 14, 2018

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A Rancho Nicasio Wedding On A Warm Fall Day

The Last Bloomfield Farms Wedding Ceremony To clarify, Bloomfield Farms just relocated their wedding venue spot called the Rosewood. Don’t panic! Lisa and Eric got lucky as their wedding was the last one at this location. And what a location! It’s rolling golden hills surrounding the ceremony site located on a ridge. The entire evening […]

October 30, 2018

Bride and groom outside barn at a rustic petaluma wedding by amy thompson photography

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A Rustic Petaluma Wedding: Bloomfield Farms Wedding

An Exquisite Dream Wedding Venue I’ve had the pleasure of shooting weddings at the Fairmont San Francisco and let me tell you, if you want the ultimate elegant wedding while being truly unique to San Francisco, this is the place you need to get married. It is full of details, beautiful architecture, and each room is versatile. The […]

September 7, 2018

why you should be getting married at the fairmont san francisco by amy thompson photography

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Why You Should Be Getting Married At The Fairmont San Francisco

Love At First Country Concert Tim and Katie met at a country music concert and much like Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, their connection was instant. Fast forward to the wedding day – this fun, sometimes wild, but big-hearted couple held their wedding ceremony at  St. Dominic’s Catholic Church and then had the classiest San Francisco City Club wedding […]

August 22, 2018

Bride and groom at San Francisco City Club Wedding

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A Beautiful San Francisco City Club Wedding: Tim & Katie

A Stroll Down San Francisco Lovers’ Lane Brad and Jen are an adorable couple that has a deep love for each other based on friendship and respect. The couple had requested an engagement shoot at a location that was woodsy. I gave them a few options, and they ultimately decided on a place neither they or […]

July 24, 2018

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A Romantic San Fransisco Lovers’ Lane Engagement