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Iconic Scenery for West Marin Engagement Photography Picking a location for West Marin engagement photography is a delightful dilemma. It’s hard to decide when the options include pristine coastline, dewy redwood forests, and bright green fields spotted with mustard-colored flowers. Will and Casey were looking to capture the spirit of the Marin trails, so we […]

December 20, 2019

Casey and Will west marin engagement photography session by amy thompson photogtraphy

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A Quintessential West Marin Engagement Photography Shoot

Fall Outfits for A San Francisco Engagement Shoot Fall in the Bay area is spectacular! The first half of the fall feels a lot like summer but has softer lighting than the summer months. The colors of the leaves change in some locations from green to oranges and yellows while other places stay evergreen. This […]

November 20, 2019

san francisco engagement shoot outfit idea by amy thompson photography

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San Francisco Engagement Shoot Outfit Tips for Fall!

Three-In-One Sutro Bath Engagement Session Out of the hundreds of potential engagement session locations in San Francisco, one of the most versatile locations is at the Sutro Baths. I have a previous blog with different engagement shoot locations in the city that mentions this location, but I wanted to do a deep dive into the […]

April 24, 2019

Couple embrace by the ocean during sutro bath engagement session by amy thompson photography

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A Versatile Sutro Bath Engagement Session

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

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

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

Put your feet up and get ready to enjoy these Muir Woods and Mt Tam Engagement Photos! Danniel and Jessica first met in sixth grade, but they didn’t start dating until 9th grade when they had class together. She wasn’t really into him before that because all the girls liked him and she wasn’t falling […]

April 10, 2018

Mt Tam Engagement Photos Sunset

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Mt. Tam Engagement Photos: The Forest by the Sea

Angel and Kyle have been together for about a decade now, and it shows in their San Francisco engagement photos. I love shooting engagement photos at Crissy Field because it has everything from an iconic view of the Golden Gate Bridge to classic beaches and tidal marsh overlooks. And, of course, the aptly named Warming Hut. […]

March 27, 2018

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San Francisco Engagement Photos: Golden Gate Bridge at Crissy Field