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  NY 2010 (read the story of this image here) [su_quote]“Piglet noticed that even though he had a Very Small Heart, it could hold a rather large amount of Gratitude.”- A. A. Milne[/su_quote] Sometimes I have those days. Those days that kick your ass. It comes from a place of wanting what you can’t have or working […]

The Loveliest Day  The Wedding Chicks   The Hostess with The Mostess 

I love doing photo shoots in places you wouldn’t expect, especially for a maternity shoot. When Jaime wanted to do her shoot at the Alameda County Fair I loved the idea – the bright colors, cotton candy and the feel of summer.  Jaime and Mo are expecting their first baby and are overjoyed. They are […]

A little family portrait before they go from being three to four.

This is only part one of Yate and Chung’s amazing wedding celebration. They wanted clean and modern and the SF MOMA was kind enough to let us shoot there. With it’s beautiful lines, the MOMA is like a piece of art itself.  It was funny at one point the patrons of the museum thought Yate […]

There is something magical about a sunrise. There is a stillness in the air, the light is soft and the world is quiet. Rachel and Dustin had this idea for their engagement session: tide pooling – something they love doing together.  I was thrilled with the idea. Yes, we had to start shooting at 5:30 […]

The other day I was getting a cup a coffee at one of my favorite local coffee shops. They brew a single cup at a time. As I was talking to the coffee maker (barista?) brewing my single cup of coffee, I could hear the passion and excitement he had about his craft. He said […]

I have known Lauren for a long time. In fact, I believe we ( her sister and I ) took her to her first concert – No Doubt. She was a teenager and so excited hear all the songs from the Tragic Kingdom album. She was loving every minute of it! Now she is all […]

The beautiful Violet!

It was time to clean out my iPhone ( a.k.a. my diary)  Past adventures SXSW, Coachella, The Salton Sea, SF, babysitting my niece.

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Jennifer Michelson, THE Photographer

Hello! I am Jennifer, and I am the girl behind the camera. I am a San Francisco-based Wedding, SF City Hall, and Family Portrait Photographer with over 15 years of experience capturing over 350 weddings. 

Passionate about - TELLING YOUR STORY.
I believe life is not ordinary or flawless – and there is beauty in that. All of my images are hand-crafted from start to finish, and my heart and soul go into the creation of them.




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bride and groom eloping in San Francisco, Golden Gate Park

How to Elope in San Francisco: A Guide to Making It Yours- San Francisco isn’t just a city—it’s a mood, a vibe, a perfect blend of romance, rebellion, and breathtaking views. If you dream of ditching the traditional wedding chaos in favor of something more intimate and meaningful, and truly you, eloping in San Francisco […]

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