A + C's Sutro Bath Engagement Photoshoot

The remnants of the Sutro Baths in San Francisco offer such a unique and beautiful backdrop for couple portraits! This was my first time getting to play around with this location, and I had so much fun working with this couple. Between the classic SF overcast weather, the partially deteriorated foundations, graffiti, and the cool-toned reflections in the water, this was like a photography playground!

As well as the actual ruins, this location had a ton of nearby spots to add some variety, including a garden at the top of the hill, the viewpoints on the way down, and a beach just down the road. While I love shooting in gloomy weather, I was also so happy that the sunset shined some color through the clouds to wrap up the photoshoot.

This couple booked me for their wedding and opted to schedule an engagement session — which I think was a fantastic idea since they weren't super comfortable in front of the camera. This session gave us a chance to get to know each other and get more comfortable working together before their big day.