San Francisco Bay Area + travel photographer

Photographs of people as they are, in the places they love.

Portraits, couples, brands, homes, and trips.

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Golden Gate Bridge, late afternoon

Bouquet in window light

Rooftop portrait

Here's the thingabout photos:

The best frame usually shows up between the poses.

So I keep sessions loose. We walk, we talk, I point you toward good light and then mostly get out of the way. You don't need to know how to pose. You just need to show up as yourself.

Let's plan yours

Sessions

What I photograph

Pricing and details

From $225

Portraits

Solo sessions for socials, dating profiles, grads, or just because it's been a while.

From $250

Couples

For two people who want great photos without turning it into a whole production.

From $150

Branding & headshots

Headshots and brand content for LinkedIn, your website, and everything in between.

From $75

Realtors & listings

Agent headshots, open house content, and HDR listing photos back within 24 hours.

From $175

Pets

Thirty minutes, a pocket full of treats, and 15+ edited images of your favorite animal.

Quoted per trip

Travel & destination

Elopements, honeymoons, family trips. Tell me where you're going and I'll send a quote.

Samuel Kastor

hey there!

Hi, I'm Samuel Kastor.

I'm a photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Most weeks that means portraits, couples, brand shoots, and real estate. Some weeks it means a flight somewhere new with a client who wanted photos there.

I keep sessions easy and unhurried. You don't need to know how to pose. That's my job.

Recent work

Straight from the gallery

See the full portfolio

Where to next?

Bay Area home, anywhere else

Home is the San Francisco Bay Area. Tap a pin for an idea, or search your own spot.

let's go!

Write to me.

Tell me what you're picturing, where, and roughly when. I usually reply within a day.

Or write directly: [email protected]