Stylish City Engagement with a San Francisco Photographer | Merchants Exchange + North Beach
If you’re looking for a San Francisco photographer who blends modern style with timeless elegance, you’re in the right place. Annie and Billy’s engagement session in downtown San Francisco was the perfect blend of personal, polished, and playful.
We explored two iconic spots: the Merchants Exchange Building—where they’ll be tying the knot—and Original Joe’s in North Beach, which will host their rehearsal dinner. As a San Francisco photographer, I love incorporating places that have meaning to the couple, creating not just beautiful images, but a true story in every frame.
Why Annie & Billy Chose These San Francisco Locations
San Francisco has no shortage of stunning backdrops, but Annie and Billy’s session was especially meaningful. We began at the Merchants Exchange Building, a striking venue in the heart of downtown with dramatic columns, historic details, and a timeless aesthetic that photographs like a dream.
As a San Francisco photographer, I’ve worked in many iconic places, but this location is a favorite—especially when it’s part of a couple’s wedding journey. From there, we made our way to Original Joe’s in North Beach, a beloved Italian restaurant and the setting for their rehearsal dinner. It added a cozy, romantic contrast to the grandeur of the first location, giving the session both elegance and warmth.
Style Goals with a San Francisco Photographer’s Lens
Let’s talk style—because Annie and Billy? Total fashion icons. Annie wore a structured, fashion-forward white look that felt effortlessly chic. Billy complemented her vibe in a tailored blazer with relaxed sophistication. As a San Francisco photographer, it’s such a joy to work with couples who embrace their unique aesthetic and let it shine.
Their session felt like a modern-day love story set in a classic city. From the soaring architecture to the golden city light, every image reflects the excitement of this season in their lives.
Planning an Engagement with a San Francisco Photographer?
If you’re newly engaged and dreaming up your engagement session, let me offer this: the best photos aren’t about the trendiest locations or the most elaborate outfits. They’re about you—your chemistry, your energy, your story. Whether you’re wandering the bustling streets of downtown or slipping away to a quiet, romantic corner of the city, choosing a San Francisco photographer who can make you feel at ease is everything.
This city has a mood all its own—fog that rolls in like poetry, golden light that peeks through alleyways and high-rises, architecture that feels like a love letter to history and modernity. Working with someone who knows where to find that perfect pocket of light (even on cloudy days), and who can guide you into flattering, natural poses without ever making you feel stiff or overly posed, makes all the difference.
Annie and Billy’s session was the perfect blend of movement and magic—wandering through North Beach, pausing in front of Original Joe’s where they’ll host their rehearsal dinner, and laughing under the grandeur of the Merchants Exchange building where they’ll be married later this year. Their style was effortless, their connection palpable. It was one of those sessions that just felt like San Francisco—sophisticated, spontaneous, and full of heart. And I absolutely cannot wait to capture their wedding day soon.
Let’s Capture Your San Francisco Love Story
Thinking about booking a San Francisco engagement session? Whether it’s at your future venue, your favorite city hangout, or somewhere totally new, I’d love to help bring your vision to life.
💌 Let’s make your engagement session feel as unforgettable as the proposal.
📍 Photos at the Merchants Exchange Building & Original Joe’s | Downtown San Francisco + North Beach
📸 Photography by Leana Myra Photography – Your go-to San Francisco photographer for romantic, stylish couples. Click here to reach out about your wedding or engagement session.
