Exploring San Francisco Through The Lens Of Photographer Daniel Gorostieta
Daniel Gorostieta
Hey there! I’m Daniel, an outdoor and commercial photographer based in San Francisco, California. I’ve lived in San Francisco since 2012. This is where I picked up a camera for the first time and fell in love with documenting the beauty of nature and shooting landscapes. Currently, I’m a full-time freelance photographer working with brands and companies to help tell their story in the outdoor space.
To me, San Francisco is one of the greatest cities in the world. It’s surrounded by unmatched scenery in all directions, boasts unique architecture, serves up world-class food, and has great people and culture. It will always be home to me. Included here are some of my favorite places to photograph in the city and amazing places just a short drive outside of it. Enjoy!
Baker Beach is one of the many picturesque beaches in the city. An evening sunset brings out the deep blue of the ocean and the deep red of this iconic bridge. Red lanterns fill the streets in Chinatown, one of San Francisco’s most iconic neighborhoods. East Beach is one of the most iconic places to view the Golden Gate Bridge and easily accessible by car or on foot. Here, a zoom lens captures a boat coming into the San Francisco Bay. The western section of the Bay Bridge shines in the afternoon sun. The architecture found within the Financial District speaks to another time and place. Taken with a wide-angle lens. The flag on the Flatiron Building waves in the breeze. This designated landmark was built in 1913 and lies within the Financial District. Located between the Golden Gate Bridge and Pacifica, Fort Funston is a beach-lovers paradise. Sit on the beach-side cliffs for a gorgeous view or walk down the stairs and enjoy sunset strolls on the sand. A flock of birds rises above the Golden Gate Bridge. Taken from the Golden Gate Overlook. Flowers in bloom at Montara State Beach. Visit during late spring or early summer to see them at peak bloom. This small beach town offers big ocean bluffs and is just 30 minutes south of the city.A hiker enjoys a misty morning hike at Mount Davidson. Located in the heart of San Francisco, Mount Davidson offers incredible views of the city — if you can avoid the fog.Cars stop and enjoy the rolling fog at Mount Tamalpais State Park. The sun slowly sets at Ocean Beach. This 3.5 mile-long beach is one of the best places to catch a spectacular sunset.Built for the 1915 World Fair, the Palace of Fine Arts is an iconic landmark open for public viewing several days a week. Some of San Francisco’s most iconic buildings peek through the fog. Taken with a telephoto lens at Slacker Hill. One of the many iconic landmarks in Lands End, the concrete ruins of Sutro Baths has attracted visitors for over 150 years. The San Francisco skyline looms in the distance as fog begins to roll in. Taken with a zoom lens at Twin Peaks. An hour north of San Francisco lies Point Reyes National Seashore, which features endless coastal views, incredible wildlife, and a historic lighthouse.
About The Author
Daniel Gorostieta
Daniel Gorostieta is a freelance outdoor + commercial photographer based in San Francisco, California. The aim of his work explores the relationship between nature and the human spirit. You can probably find him on the coast for a sunset or in the mountains at sunrise.
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