North Beach Engagement Session | Savannah and Houtan

Savannah and Houtan’s North Beach engagement session in San Francisco was a pretty stylish affair from start to finish. We kicked things off at their favourite local coffee shop, Caffe Greco, where they regularly stop by for their caffeine fix. Naturally, a couple of espressos were in order before we got going. There’s no better way to start an engagement session than with good coffee and two lovely humans who know their way around a great little neighborhood spot.

From there, we just took to the streets and saw where the wind took us. We didn’t really have a plan other than plenty of wandering and stopping whenever something caught our eye. Savannah and Houtan looked ridiculously stylish against the urban streets of North Beach, and we loved the contrast between their outfits and the surrounding architecture. The whole area has such a brilliant mix of old-school San Francisco charm, bustling streets and interesting little corners, so there was plenty to keep us entertained.

One of our favorite discoveries along the way was the Sentinel Building, also historically known as Columbus Tower. It’s an absolute beauty, with its striking green copper exterior and distinctive triangular shape. We couldn’t very well walk past without making the most of it! From there, we continued exploring before finishing up on the wonderfully chaotic Grant Avenue, with its busy sidewalks, colorful storefronts and classic San Francisco energy. A pretty perfect way to round things off.

What we loved most about this session was how effortlessly everything came together. Savannah and Houtan were completely at ease, looking incredibly cool without trying too hard, and we got to spend the afternoon exploring one of San Francisco’s most character-filled neighborhoods. It’s sessions like this that remind us you really don’t need a complicated plan. Sometimes a good coffee, a great neighborhood and a bit of curiosity are all you need.

If you’re looking for a North Beach wedding photographer or San Francisco wedding photographer who loves exploring the city, finding interesting backdrops and capturing things as they naturally unfold, we’d love to hear from you. And if a North Beach engagement session sounds like your kind of afternoon, we’re very much your people!

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North Beach Engagement Session DETAILS

PHOTOGRAPHER – THE HENDRYS
COFFEE SHOP – CAFFE GRECO