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forever yours.


Come to GoodEye for the impeccable reputation, stay for the dramatic, engaging, romantic and spontaneous photography experience you’ll remember for a lifetime.

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forever yours.


Come to GoodEye for the impeccable reputation, stay for the dramatic, engaging, romantic and spontaneous photography experience you’ll remember for a lifetime.

I’m so glad we went with the cheapest wedding photographer we could find
— No one, ever.
 

Chris Schmauch and his wacky family

Dear Potential Bride-Client,

My name is Chris and I love my f*cking job.

Boom. I said it. Sorry if you're offended, but it's true – and I hope it shows in my work. If you're getting married and don't want to stress about anything to do with photos, you've come to the right place. I get hundreds of wedding inquiries every year, but can only work with 20 to 30 of you (max), and we tend to book up by early.

I promise to be straight with you every step of the way, communicate quickly and effectively, and deliver nothing short of the best experience you can possibly imagine before, during and after your wedding day. I want to be your photographer for life (is that creepy?). 

Intrigued? Feel free to connect with me right now.

My personality is all over this website, and I have tons of info for you – I recommend you keep scrolling down this page for an overview of our services, then jump to FAQ since you probably have no idea what to ask your potential wedding photographer. Check out recent work on the blog, or hop over to www.GoodEyePhotography.com to check out hundreds of real, full weddings

I care enough to make time in my schedule (away from that crazy family above) for you. I want to get to know you and your fiancé. I want to find out what's truly important (and what isn't), because I only offer my wedding photography services for seriously interested couples. If your primary consideration is price, and you're comparing photographers on a spreadsheet instead of making actual human connections IRL, I'm probably not the best fit for you. I’ve got a limited supply of me, and a ton of actual, real-world experience with all kinds of brides (and their mothers).

Since I operate my business with integrity and I offer a very personal service, I only work with people that are willing to chat on the phone. I want to ensure I’m a good fit for your specific needs, and the best way to establish that is with a quick chat. You can reserve that phone call here.

All my love,

Chris Schmauch
GoodEye Founder / Owner / Answers only to his wife

P.S. I don’t care who you love, we are LGBTQ-friendly :)

Still here? Scroll on down to wedding town...

 
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she said yes


Holy shit she actually said yes!

she said yes


Holy shit she actually said yes!

 

You bent the knee and said those 4 words…

(and after careful consideration, she accepted your clever proposal)

...and now it's time to find the perfect photographer* to capture everything that makes you as individuals and a couple unique. Someone that sees the world like you do, and effortlessly captures everything you care about – from the smallest nuanced details to the grand, once-in-a-lifetime moments.

*actual perfection costs extra


We're so glad you found us.

 
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Engagement


Engagement


 

We know you’re awkward with the camera

Which is all the more reason to hire a seasoned professional; someone to guide you through a portrait session together in a way that’s fluid, fun, and such that your fiancé will begrudgingly agree was a good idea to do, after all.

Even if you don't need engagement photos for any practical reason – like save-the-dates or to display at your wedding, we believe it's super-important practice to have with your wedding photographer (just like you'd have with your hair and makeup professionals).

Together, we will be amazing.

We make it super easy to "say yes" to engagement photos. We know you're probably not a professional model, and maybe even uncomfortable in front of the camera. That's reason enough to spend a couple hours walking around a gorgeous, natural setting (we know lots of 'em!) – getting to know your photographer and finding out what poses are most flattering and fun. Plus, we are highly directive during the shoot, telling you exactly what we want you to do every step of the way.

After the session, you'll realize it was actually a lot of fun – and when you see the results, you'll be blown away at how good you both look, giving you tons of confidence going into the wedding day about what we can all achieve together!

 
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Wedding Day


Wedding Day


We’re Experienced at MANY Bay Area Wedding Venues

We are Bay Area wedding specialists, but definitely travel for weddings as well.
Below are just a few of our favorite wedding venues, click here to browse full weddings at any of them.

 

Complete coverage by pros that freaking love what they do

Every step of the process – from the first inquiry into your date to the delivery of your final wedding files and album – will be friction and stress-free. We have the kinds of personalities that embrace challenges, shrug off stress, exude genuine kindness and respect, believe in the power of love and most of all, know how to capture any wedding, anywhere, with anyone – in the most creative, timeless and powerful way. 

If you like photos that are directed (but not posey), vibrant and full of depth, intimate and expressive, contemporary (yet timeless) – then you've come to the right place. We have established a consistent, mature style in both the capturing and editing process. This means we're confident showing you full past weddings, proving we can capture magazine-worthy pictures for any bride-to-be, no matter what.

We like to have fun with our clients; happy people are at ease in front of the camera – and our good-natured attitudes are reflected in the subjects of our photos. It just shows that when you love doing something, the results will speak for themselves. We hope to do this for you.

Mid-Range Pricing, Outstanding Results

We aren’t the cheapest game in town, but we do try to work with all kinds of budgets. Just communicate with us as best as you can, and if we can’t personally help you, we’ll try to connect you with someone who can.

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Keepsakes


Keepsakes


 

Digital files come standard.

You want 'em, you got 'em. We include hi-res, fully edited files with every package. You can make your own prints with them or share them online. 

 
 

Flush-mount albums, optional but still pretty cool.

There is no better way to physically preserve your favorite wedding photographs than in a custom-designed keepsake album. Unless your house gets flooded. Then be thankful for that cloud backup. We'd love to show them to you in person!

 

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let's connect


We'd love to make some amazing images with you.

let's connect


We'd love to make some amazing images with you.

 

We can’t wait to meet ya!

We are so excited to meet you both and find out more about your proposal / engagement / wedding plans. Whether it's been planned out for years, or you're just getting started – we're all ears and would love to provide our expert input/feedback wherever you want it.

You deserve stunning, hang-on-the-wall-worthy photography, and we'll do whatever we can to make that happen for you. We want to hear your unique story, what is (and isn't) important to you.

Since we operate our business with integrity and offer a very personal service, we only work with people that are willing to chat on the phone. We want to ensure we’re a good fit for your specific needs, and the best way to establish that is with a quick chat. You can reserve that phone call here: