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Welcome to the
GoodEye Photography + Design PhotoBlog!

Hey you. Yeah, you. Thanks for visiting my blog. Check here often for the latest and greatest photos by Chris Schmauch. I shoot weddings, food, architecture, families, events, models, products... well you get the point, I love it all!

Click on the "Categories" link up top to find posts related to certain types of photography. Most of my stuff is restaurant-related (architecture & food) or people-related (weddings, engagements, families, etc.)

Click the "portfolio" link to visit www.GoodEyePhotography.com, where you can order prints from over 130,000 photos in my always-expanding archive.

Oh, a little about me: I'm 32, happily married with two little girls, and am passionate about both Photography and Design (hence the business name). I'm a Nikon shooter, love both Macs and PCs, have that type of personality that gets along with anyone, am totally unflappable, and, well, I'm pretty good at what I do.

Visit often, and if you need to book me, don't hesitate to call: 408.431.4808!

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Davenport Beach Wedding Proposal with Julianna and Brian

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Alright guys with girlfriends, Brian has officially raised the bar for all you thinking of popping the question to your girl… He surreptitiously hired me (the photographer) and a local guitarist (Michael Gaither) to help make his proposal memorable and amazingly romantic.

The setting was Davenport beach on a really overcast, but not-too-cold Thursday late afternoon. I met Mike, the guitarist, before the couple made their way down to the beach. Once they arrived and saw how crowded it was, not to mention how high-tide kinda ruined the idea of doing it on the north side of the beach, as planned, they started walking down to the south side of the beach. Brian told us they were going to enjoy some wine first, so we had time to get in position without attracting notice.

I hung out behind the couple against a cliff wall, pretending to randomly take photos of the solo crazy surfer guy, and Mike played music to himself about 30 feet away. After a glass of wine, Brian made some kind of bet with Julianna that he could get “that guitar player over there” to play some of their favorite tunes for them… well of course that was a rigged bet, but she was surprised and delighted when Brian came back with Michael in tow, and they settled into enjoying some tunes. All the while I’m taking discreet photos of the whole process, not being noticed at all.

Then Brian gets Julianna off the picnic blanket and they start to slow dance; at this time the two beachgoer women near me look at me like, “is he going to…” and I give them a little nod and smile and they EEEEK!! as quiet as they can, anxious to witness this special moment. Soon enough, Brian transitions from slow dance to getting down on one knee. He didn’t seem nervous at all, speaking to her for some time while getting the ring out and putting it on – giving me plenty of time to move in closer. At this point I don’t care about being seen, but Julianna’s attention (as are most girls at this point) is firmly on her boyfriend…and that ring! I snap away while he puts the ring on her finger, and she’s just glowing with the biggest grin ever, cycling between shock and joy. I love this moment!

Eventually she notices me, and we all reveal that both myself and the guitarist were all planned to be there in advance, creating more emotional waves of disbelief and happiness about the lengths Brian went to make this moment special. From there, we spent about 20 minutes taking a bunch of great photos around the water – basically a mini engagement session. Everything went off so well, I hope they treasure these photos for years to come!

View all the photos from this wedding proposal here.

Booking Info
Interested in scheduling a GoodEye engagement shoot? Check out my engagement packages and availability before you contact me.  

About Chris (GoodEye)
If you don’t think you have what it takes to look like one of the couples on this page – you’re wrong! With a little coaching and a couple shots of tequila (I jest…), you can get results just like all the other “normal” non-model people you see here. I’ve been shooting engaged couples for quite a few years, and I absolutely love it. It’s a challenge that I embrace – and let’s be honest, you two will be way more cooperative than a couple of cranky toddlers – right?
GoodEye Photography + Design 
 

 

Title Image - Davenport Beach Wedding / Engagement Proposal Photography - Julianna and Brian - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch www.GoodEyePhotography.comblack and white crashing waves - Davenport Beach Wedding / Engagement Proposal Photography - Julianna and Brian - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch www.GoodEyePhotography.com

HUGE waves crashing the whole time. They’re enjoying wine here, Brian’s looking over his shoulder towards Michael, who’s playing his guitar to himself.

Bringing the guitarist over - Davenport Beach Wedding / Engagement Proposal Photography - Julianna and Brian - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch www.GoodEyePhotography.com

Brian’s like, “what the hell – let’s see if he’ll play for us” // Brian to Michael (I’m guessing here, I don’t read lips haha) “Hey man, thanks for coming – here’s what I owe you, let’s do this!”Dancing to the music, waves crashing in background - Davenport Beach Wedding / Engagement Proposal Photography - Julianna and Brian - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch www.GoodEyePhotography.com

More enormous waves, I’m getting a little nervous since tide is still coming in. Brian and Julianna dance to Michael’s sexy tunes, thoroughly soaking up the moment. I’m hoping they don’t get soaked, period.

Dancing to the guitarist playing romantic music - Davenport Beach Wedding / Engagement Proposal Photography - Julianna and Brian - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch www.GoodEyePhotography.com

“Man, Michael is really killin’ it on that guitar… I don’t want this moment to end, but I think it’s time…”

Brian gets down on one knee and proposes to Juilianna - popping the question - Davenport Beach Wedding / Engagement Proposal Photography - Julianna and Brian - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch www.GoodEyePhotography.com

Brian gets down on one knee and pops the question. Actually he talked to her for a long time. I imagine he was saying how awesome she is and how he can’t wait to spend the rest of his life with her.

Julianna realizes it was all set up in advance - Davenport Beach Wedding / Engagement Proposal Photography - Julianna and Brian - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch www.GoodEyePhotography.com

The reveal – Julianna (finally) notices me and we explain how it was all set up by mastermind Brian over here.

hugging each other - Davenport Beach Wedding / Engagement Proposal Photography - Julianna and Brian - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch www.GoodEyePhotography.com

Cute B&W candid moment, Julianna is so excited!

Showing off the ring - Davenport Beach Wedding / Engagement Proposal Photography - Julianna and Brian - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch www.GoodEyePhotography.com

Check out that ring! Love it 🙂

black and white kissing on the beach - Davenport Beach Wedding / Engagement Proposal Photography - Julianna and Brian - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch www.GoodEyePhotography.com

B&W shots kissing on the beach. So romantic!

Doing a dip - Davenport Beach Wedding / Engagement Proposal Photography - Julianna and Brian - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch www.GoodEyePhotography.com

Brian surprises us all with a great dip… and the ocean surprises them with her freezing tendrils.

B&W walking on the beach, water splashing over feet - Davenport Beach Wedding / Engagement Proposal Photography - Julianna and Brian - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch www.GoodEyePhotography.com

Walking on the beach, holding hands, getting splashed more by the cold water (B&W).

Holding hands and swinging around on the beach - Davenport Beach Wedding / Engagement Proposal Photography - Julianna and Brian - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch www.GoodEyePhotography.com

I direct them a lot, running, swinging, jumping on his back – gotta keep these guys in motion and warm!

B&W Julianna hugging Brian from behind, an intimate moment - Davenport Beach Wedding / Engagement Proposal Photography - Julianna and Brian - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch www.GoodEyePhotography.com

Love these two B&W shots, showing their natural chemistry; really intimate and special

Closeup of water splashing over the couple's feet - Davenport Beach Wedding / Engagement Proposal Photography - Julianna and Brian - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch www.GoodEyePhotography.com

There’s that ocean again, trying to cool things down a bit

B&W romantic kiss on the railroad tracks - Davenport Beach Wedding / Engagement Proposal Photography - Julianna and Brian - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch www.GoodEyePhotography.com

Brian says something about the railroad tracks being metaphorical, so I tell them that just around the bend is some crying babies. I don’t think he was ready to hear that LOL.

Close, newly engaged couple embracing with the railroad tracks disappearing into the misty distance - Davenport Beach Wedding / Engagement Proposal Photography - Julianna and Brian - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch www.GoodEyePhotography.com

And we end with some more kissing on the metaphorical train tracks. Mission succeeded.

Looking for some creative proposal / engagement photos in Santa Cruz? Bay Area Wedding and Engagement Photographer Chris Schmauch makes you both look simply amazing! Call (831) 216-6210 or fill out this nifty contact form (for serious inquiries only). 

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

Recent “Engagement” Posts:

June 8, 2016 - 12:56 pm The Davenport Proposal: Best. Gig. Ever. - Singer/Songwriter Michael Gaither - […] even have to haul my PA with me or dress up. Or as Chris Schmauch, the photographer said in his own blog post about this said said, “Brian has officially raised the bar”. Last week, Brian contacted […]

Astha + Chris (Engagement Photography) @ Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco, California

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Today’s shoot with Astha and Chris went mostly as planned – as I was driving up to San Francisco I noticed the marine layer was really coming in from the coast, and was relieved when I parked at Palace of Fine Arts and was greeted with sunshine and blue skies. I met up with this lovely couple and we immediately got to exploring the property, making our way around the lake and capturing some amazing views of the columns and some really fun, genuine moments with the couple. After an hour or so the marine layer started aggressively blocking out the sun – and even though we planned on hitting up Baker Beach for some Golden Gate Bridge shots, it was quickly becoming obvious the dense fog was going to obscure any views from the beach. We went anyway, only to confirm our suspicions; but I’m grateful for the light we got at Palace and the productive time I got to spend with Chris and Astha before their wedding in a few weeks. Enjoy some of my favorites below, view all the photos here.

Booking Info
Interested in scheduling a GoodEye engagement shoot? Check out my engagement packages and availability before you contact me.  

About Chris (GoodEye)
If you don’t think you have what it takes to look like one of the couples on this page – you’re wrong! With a little coaching and a couple shots of tequila (I jest…), you can get results just like all the other “normal” non-model people you see here. I’ve been shooting engaged couples for quite a few years, and I absolutely love it. It’s a challenge that I embrace – and let’s be honest, you two will be way more cooperative than a couple of cranky toddlers – right?
GoodEye Photography + Design 

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Looking for some creative engagement photos in San Francisco? Bay Area Wedding and Engagement Photographer Chris Schmauch makes you both look simply amazing! Call (831) 216-6210 or fill out this nifty contact form (for serious inquiries only). 

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

Recent “Engagement” Posts:

Panther Beach and Quail Hollow Engagement Photography with Sara and Scott

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Panther Beach in Santa Cruz is an awesome location for engagement photos. Yes, it can be windy. Yes, the waves can be enormous and inherently unpredictable – and yes, it’s quite difficult to get down to. But once you’re there, it’s pretty obvious why so many couples want to shoot here. Its unique red cliff walls, large natural bridge splitting the north and south sides, and curving bay with crystal blue water are breathtaking to behold. Sara and Scott met me there for their engagement, and we wasted no time getting them absolutely soaked with a rogue wave. Luckily they had a great attitude, and really helped me get some great portraits of the two of them at the beach.

After a bit, we hiked back up to our cars and made our way through the curvy backroads to Quail Hollow in Felton. We arrived as the sun was setting, so we started out with some really beautiful portraits with Sara, Scott and their infant sun sitting on a wood log, backlit by the sun, and just loving on each other. The sun was going quickly and the clouds were setting in, so we quickly found a few more nearby locations before calling it a day.

Enjoy my favorite photos below – and please feel free to leave a comment or share!

Booking Info
Interested in scheduling a GoodEye engagement shoot? Check out my engagement packages and availability before you contact me.  

About Chris (GoodEye)
If you don’t think you have what it takes to look like one of the couples on this page – you’re wrong! With a little coaching and a couple shots of tequila (I jest…), you can get results just like all the other “normal” non-model people you see here. I’ve been shooting engaged couples for quite a few years, and I absolutely love it. It’s a challenge that I embrace – and let’s be honest, you two will be way more cooperative than a couple of cranky toddlers – right?
GoodEye Photography + Design 

Title Image - Panther Beach Santa Cruz and Quail Hollow Felton engagement photography - Sara and Scott - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris SchmauchB&W jumping under the natural bridge as waves come in - Panther Beach Santa Cruz and Quail Hollow Felton engagement photography - Sara and Scott - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch

Jump together! Wait, no, RUN!!! Yes, this is where the initial soaking happened. First five minutes. Good thing they are totally chill about it. I think Sara froze soon after…

Walking on the beach, picking her up and kissing - Panther Beach Santa Cruz and Quail Hollow Felton engagement photography - Sara and Scott - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch

Gott love the views here, and check out that sexy shot of Scott picking up his beautiful fiancee!

couple laughing, smiling, looking off camera - Panther Beach Santa Cruz and Quail Hollow Felton engagement photography - Sara and Scott - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch

Love this candid moment, they’re like “Holy shit we’re cold!!”

couple kissing as he caresses her cheek - Panther Beach Santa Cruz and Quail Hollow Felton engagement photography - Sara and Scott - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch

Cold or not, we’re turning the heat up, capturing some intimate closeness between these two lovebirds.

Kissing while a green wave crashes in the background - Panther Beach Santa Cruz and Quail Hollow Felton engagement photography - Sara and Scott - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch

Money shot – romantic kiss on the beach with translucent green wave crashing in the background? Yeah, that would make a great canvas in the bedroom.

Enjoying the ocean view - Panther Beach Santa Cruz and Quail Hollow Felton engagement photography - Sara and Scott - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch

Yes, I do actually take photos with the couple looking at me.

Couple small against the unique red rock cliff wall - Panther Beach Santa Cruz and Quail Hollow Felton engagement photography - Sara and Scott - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch

Showcasing the unique, beautiful, photogenic red rock on the cliff walls. No other beach around here looks like this.

Family photos of the couple and their infant son - Panther Beach Santa Cruz and Quail Hollow Felton engagement photography - Sara and Scott - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch

Family photos! Look at that little guy, so cute! I just want to squeeze those cheeks! Amazing family.

Scott gives Sara a dip and kiss in the green field, the sun backlighting her hair - Panther Beach Santa Cruz and Quail Hollow Felton engagement photography - Sara and Scott - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch

Love the dip shot, the setting sun creating some beautiful rim light and turning the grass gold.

Couple sitting on the bench and smiling off-camera - Panther Beach Santa Cruz and Quail Hollow Felton engagement photography - Sara and Scott - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch

Sitting on the bench, laughing at the parental units off-camera.

Kissing couple - Panther Beach Santa Cruz and Quail Hollow Felton engagement photography - Sara and Scott - photos by Bay Area wedding photographer Chris Schmauch

More intimate moments captured. Not shown: Sara is seriously frozen now. That’s a wrap!

 

Looking for some creative engagement photos at Panther Beach or Quail Hollow? Bay Area Wedding and Engagement Photographer Chris Schmauch makes you both look simply amazing! Call (831) 216-6210 or fill out this nifty contact form (for serious inquiries only). 

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

Recent “Engagement” Posts:

Capitola Beach + Natural Bridges Engagement Photography

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Most of my engagement sessions are about 90 minutes – plenty of time to get a lot of great photos of any couple. Justin and Melody, however, got a solid three hours of shooting at two pretty epic locations in Capitola and Santa Cruz for their romantic engagement session. We started out in Capitola, beginning up the hill and exploring different environments on our way down – railroad tracks, random driveways, Soquel Creek, the bridge, Venetian Village, and of course – the beach and wharf are always the ultimate destination. They are a fun, easygoing couple the fit naturally together and have that kind of chemistry that make my job easy. We shared lots of laughs, capturing tons of great candid moments as well as artfully crafted posed shots that are ultimately candid in feeling.

After wrappng up @ Capitola, we headed across town to Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz. Being musicians, Melody and Justin brought out their string instruments for an improvised street-side performance, attracting appreciative passers-by while I captured the moment. This couple has some serious instrumental skills, I can only imagine the musical prodigies they’ll produce someday! Putting away the expensive hardware and changing into different outfits, we continued onto phase two for the engagement session.

I always like to start at the rear entrance to Natural Bridges on Delaware Ave., taking advantage of the lowering sun leaving those fields glowing gold. There’s a couple pathways you can take to the beach, and I took them north to capture every last ray of the setting sun in the interesting and unpredictable ways it filtered through the trees. As we finally made our way onto the beach, the sky was aglow in hues of lavender and pink, perfectly ending a long, but energetic and romantic engagement session with this couple.

Enjoy my favorite photos below – and please feel free to leave a comment or share!

Booking Info
Interested in scheduling a GoodEye engagement shoot? Check out my engagement packages and availability before you contact me.  

About Chris (GoodEye)
If you don’t think you have what it takes to look like one of the couples on this page – you’re wrong! With a little coaching and a couple shots of tequila (I jest…), you can get results just like all the other “normal” non-model people you see here. I’ve been shooting engaged couples for quite a few years, and I absolutely love it. It’s a challenge that I embrace – and let’s be honest, you two will be way more cooperative than a couple of cranky toddlers – right?
GoodEye Photography + Design 

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Looking for some creative engagement photos in Capitola or Santa Cruz? Bay Area Wedding and Engagement Photographer Chris Schmauch makes you both look simply amazing! Call (831) 216-6210 or fill out this nifty contact form (for serious inquiries only). 

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

Recent “Engagement” Posts:

She Said YES! (Proposal Photography) with Julio and Yasmin @ Panther Beach

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Julio called me up yesterday, asking me if I could fit in a last-minute beach proposal for him and his girlfriend. I looked at my calendar, and I had the early afternoon open, so I was like – let’s do this! I’ve shot proposals at Panther Beach before, so I had satellite imagery showing where to park, where I’d be, and where I wanted him to direct his girlfriend before getting down on one knee. Of course I never expect a guy to remember all my hints and tips; I mean, they’re probably nervous as hell about popping the question (I know I was!), so there’s always a fair amount of improvising on my end to make sure I get the shots I need to capture the moment. Usually it’s a mad dash on my parts to be able to capture her face because he’s positioned her back to me – but whatever it is, I have to say I’m almost as nervous as if it were me proposing! Some guys are quick to get the deed done, others seem to walk around and fidget, not really knowing when the right moment is upon him. Julio didn’t waste too much time, and even though I had to run to reposition myself when he got down on one knee, I was able to capture the priceless moment he asked her to be his wife. I love it, so sweet. After her initial shock subsided, Yasmin noticed that I wasn’t taking photos of waves – and that I was there for her, so I introduced myself to everyone and we explained how everything was completely planned out. Afterwards we spend 30 minutes or so exploring the beautiful nooks and crannies Panther Beach has to offer, capturing some great and spontaneous engagement portraits for this lovely couple. Below are a few of my favorites from their proposal / engagement, enjoy!

Booking Info
Interested in scheduling a GoodEye engagement shoot? Check out my engagement packages and availability before you contact me.  

About Chris (GoodEye)
If you don’t think you have what it takes to look like one of the couples on this page – you’re wrong! With a little coaching and a couple shots of tequila (I jest…), you can get results just like all the other “normal” non-model people you see here. I’ve been shooting engaged couples for quite a few years, and I absolutely love it. It’s a challenge that I embrace – and let’s be honest, you two will be way more cooperative than a couple of cranky toddlers – right?
GoodEye Photography + Design 

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Looking for some creative proposal / engagement photos in Santa Cruz? Bay Area Wedding and Engagement Photographer Chris Schmauch makes you both look simply amazing! Call (831) 216-6210 or fill out this nifty contact form (for serious inquiries only). 

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

Recent “Engagement” Posts:

Downtown Capitola Engagement Photos with Rachel and Kevin

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The engagement shoot started out bright and sunny, but by the time Rachel, Kevin and I made it down to the beach the temperature was steadily dropping, the mist was rolling in, and clouds were quickly taking over the sky above. We had so much fun exploring all the little nooks and crannies of Capitola, and even though it was all cold and shivery towards the end (a good chance for some real cuddling!), these two lovebirds had genuine smiles on their faces through to the end. I absolutely can’t wait for their wedding this fall!!

Enjoy my favorite photos below – and please feel free to leave a comment or share!

Booking Info
Interested in scheduling a GoodEye engagement shoot? Check out my engagement packages and availability before you contact me.  

About Chris (GoodEye)
If you don’t think you have what it takes to look like one of the couples on this page – you’re wrong! With a little coaching and a couple shots of tequila (I jest…), you can get results just like all the other “normal” non-model people you see here. I’ve been shooting engaged couples for quite a few years, and I absolutely love it. It’s a challenge that I embrace – and let’s be honest, you two will be way more cooperative than a couple of cranky toddlers – right?
GoodEye Photography + Design 

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Looking for some creative engagement photos in Capitola? Bay Area Wedding and Engagement Photographer Chris Schmauch makes you both look simply amazing! Call (831) 216-6210 or fill out this nifty contact form (for serious inquiries only). 

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

Recent “Engagement” Posts:

Engagement Photos at Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz

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Katelyn and Ben met at UCSC a few years ago, so it was only natural for them to host their engagement session in a city that held many special memories for them. They ultimately chose Natural Bridges at the destination for their engagement shoot, a location that offers many beautiful backdrops (not just the beach). As you can see, the recent rainfall has added swashes of lush, green growth, making these photos come alive in their vibrancy. Ben and Katelyn were like putty in my hands as I directed them through the shoot. After exploring the fields and forest pathways, they changed clothes before finishing the session at the beach.

Enjoy my favorite photos below – and please feel free to leave a comment or share!

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About Chris (GoodEye)
If you don’t think you have what it takes to look like one of the couples on this page – you’re wrong! With a little coaching and a couple shots of tequila (I jest…), you can get results just like all the other “normal” non-model people you see here. I’ve been shooting engaged couples for quite a few years, and I absolutely love it. It’s a challenge that I embrace – and let’s be honest, you two will be way more cooperative than a couple of cranky toddlers – right?
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Maternity Photos at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco

This shot is from a quick maternity portrait at the Palace of Fine arts in San Francisco – this beautiful pregnant woman is standing next to an enormous tree, looking down at her belly. I love the birds flying in the background and of course the grand architecture of the main dome feature of this location. How about that purple and pink dress? – no doubt about the focus in this photo 🙂

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1920s Casa Blanca Themed Birthday Party

Scott and Caroline decided to celebrate their 50th birthdays in high fashion – so they decided to have an amazing 1920s-themed “Casa Blanca” party at the most appropriate venue in the Bay Area for such an event – the statuesque Villa Montalvo mansion in Saratoga. All the guests were dressed in fashionable clothing and accessories from the era as they gambled at the roulette, blackjack and craps tables. It was so much fun, and such a special way to celebrate with their closest friends and family. Here are a few of my favorite photos from this memorable evening:

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Lifestyle Business Portraits at Wilder Ranch in Santa Cruz

Brenda needed some portraits for her new real estate venture, but she wanted more of a natural lifestyle feel to the photos than your typical executive headshot. She sent me a few sample images for the look and feel she was going for, so I suggested a natural light shoot at Wilder Ranch in Santa Cruz. It’s very rustic, with lots of old buildings, barns, distressed wood textures, rickety fences – the perfect backdrop for Brenda’s vision. Luckily it was overcast, so the natural light was going to look great. Plus, with all the rain we’ve had this January (thanks El Niño!), we got some great green fields in the background of many of the photos, giving them a lush feel. Brenda has a great natural smile and a youthful, dare I say Santa Cruzian, look to her. Beautiful outside and in, I had a wonderful time getting to know Brenda and getting some great shots of her true personality. Enjoy a few of my favorites below:

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Semiconductor company ASML has a brand new building in San Jose, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Clean lines, modern materials, open work environments and bold splashes of color make it look like a truly futuristic workplace. Here are some of the panoramic interior photos I created of the space during a weekday evening:

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Commercial Food Photography at the Stanford Campus in Palo Alto

This was an EPIC all-day photo shoot shooting over 60 staged dishes created by 14 chefs and many other people. By the end of the day we were all exhausted, but super happy with the results. We started out with some portraits of the female chefs then quickly launched into food, food, and more food. There’s not much else to say, then to just show you a “few” of my favorite photos the resulted from this crazy commercial food shoot. But first, kudos to the awesome people that made this shoot come together: Shoot coordinator: Keith Uyeda / Staged display designer: Monique Abed / Chefs Team Lead by Chandon Clenard: Raul Lacara, Erica Holland, Steven Cheung, David Iott, Joseph Guinto, Nijo Joseph, Devinder Kumar, Anthony Gutierrez, Miriam Russell-Wadleigh, Junelle Fronda, Christina Betondo, Tami Lin, Jason Sanchez

Now, enjoy the photos 🙂

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Female Chef Portraits at Stanford University

Group and individual portraits taken at the Stanford Campus  of the female chefs on staff in the Dining department.

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The Counter is a well known custom burger restaurant that is quickly expanding and growing in popularity in the Bay Area. The food is all organically sourced, and always cooked to perfection. Here are a few photos of some creative burgers you can get at The Counter – shot at their Cupertino location:

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Tapas Photos at Cascal Restaurant in Mountain View

Usually a sampler plate of food is not much to be impressed by, but at Cascal in Mountain View, it’s truly a site to behold – and you may want to bring a friend or three to help you tackle it. Every time I rotated this enormous dish to get new angles for the food photos, a new tapas dish presented itself. Amazing to behold, fun to photograph, and delicious to eat – that’s the tapas sampler you can expect at Cascal. Enjoy the few photos below:

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Zeppoles – Dessert Photos at East Coast Alice in Saratoga

Zeppoles are basically fried donut holes, and these particular doughy balls of deliciousness are served with a side of Nutella and some other red sauce that I cared not about – it was all about those warm zeppoles and dipping them into the chocolatey goodness that is Nutella. Good photos to follow, but not as good as the actual experience of eating them – for that, get yourself down to East Coast Alice restaurant in Saratoga, California.

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Grand Marnier Soufflé at Le Papillon in San Jose

I met up with the talented Executive Chef Scott Cooper at Le Papillon in San Jose to photograph one of their finest desserts – the Grand Marnier Soufflé. This particular dessert has a very short window for photographing – much more so than ice cream, in fact. As soon as it comes out of the oven it starts deflating, so you really have to capture it while it’s piping hot and fresh. I captured the process of Scott pouring the sauce over the fresh berries; I just had to start shooting early and keep going until the deflating dessert was spent – which took all of a minute or so. Here’s a few photos from this quick food photography session in San Jose:

Grand Marnier Souffle dessert photography at Le Papillon in San Jose

Chef Scott Cooper preparing the souffle

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Food Photos at Orchard Valley Kitchen in Campbell

Here’s a few dishes I photographed at the hottest new restaurant in Campbell – Orchard Valley Kitchen. The decor is rustic, contemporary. The plated dishes are elegant and sophisticated – and most important – tasty as hell. Here’s a few of my faves:

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Crystal and Erin’s Wedding at The Bridges Golf Club in San Ramon

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Usually at the end of the year I get a few months off from weddings before the season starts up again – but 2016 kicked off the wedding season super early – January 3rd, in fact! Luckily I got to work with a really nice couple, making the day feel less like work and more like a fun party. Even though the temperatures dropped in the late afternoon, the weather was nice enough to support an outdoor ceremony on the wedding bluff overlooking the golf course. Luckily the bride and groom were forward-thinking enough to provide chemical hand-warming packets to everyone – I definitely made good use of them 🙂 We hit up the usual features that make The Bridges special – the corrugated tunnel is pretty iconic of course, and it’s not a Bridges wedding without a photo or two on one of the wooden bridges. The reception was filled with fun games, including the bride and groom trying to eat the same donut off a  string held by a couple bridesmaids – that was a new one for me!

Below are some of my favorite photos from Crystal and Erin’s Bridges wedding – enjoy!

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About Chris (GoodEye)
Chris Schmauch loves weddings – from intimate elopements, to grand events with your 1,000 closest friends – it’s truly an honor to participate in, and be responsible for capturing all the fleeting moments throughout the day. Based in Santa Cruz, but traveling all over the Bay Area and beyond, consider taking advantage of Chris’ talent to capture your wedding the way you envision it (i.e. as amazing as possible).
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Looking for a skilled wedding photographer familiar with The Bridges Golf Club in San Ramon, California? San Francisco / Bay Area Wedding and Engagement Photographer Chris Schmauch makes you look like a superstar! Call (831) 216-6210 or fill out this nifty contact form (for serious inquiries only). 

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