About

My name is Spencer Hao, and I’m a photographer based out of San Francisco, CA

My Photography Journey

I didn’t start photography until the fall of 2024 when I rediscovered my family’s old Sony a6000 collecting dust in a closet. Inspired to take better photos, I began my journey to learn the ins and outs of photography, putting in a lot of time to research and practice.

Now, I combine photography and my love of travel and the outdoors by sharing pictures from my adventures on social media.

Hiking

Hiking has been a part of my life for a long time. My family are all avid hikers, and we love to get outside on the hiking trails around the Bay Area. You’ll frequently find us on trails with friends and family exploring new places.

The next development of my passion for hiking is through blog-post style reviews of trails. It’s said that a photo is worth a thousand words, so I’m combining my pictures and writing abilities to showcase the beauty of the outdoors and encourage others to get out and hike.

Goals

I want to share my work with the world and hopefully inspire others to pick up a camera and get outside. Whether you have a dedicated camera body and lens or just a cell phone with a selfie camera, there’s no better time to take the first step by snapping a photo.

If my pictures or blog posts inspire you to get into the great outdoors and try a hiking trail near you, then I’ll be a happy person!

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Water lily flower blooming gracefully on the surface of a calm pond with floating lily pads