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Thanks to all who entered Love Story In 10 Words Or Less contest. It was so hard to decide the winner. They were all very sweet and I loved reading them. In the end I had to go with the one that made me laugh out loud! The winner is…… I said, “So, are we […]

I read this story today about a couple who met on Facebook. I am sure this happens all the time. Well, the cool things is…. they share the same exact first and last name. Read all about here! Well, being the hopeless romantic I am, I love hearing about how couples meet. This got me […]

She was working as a waitress in a cocktail bar – that much is true. Well, actually I think it was a restaurant. But no matter – he was a bartender and she was a waitress at the same place and now in August they are getting married! Nicki and Michael made my job so […]

What can I say? I love glamor and vintage. Katie was perfect for The Clift Hotel in Downtown SF. Hair? Check! Make-up? Check! Cute vintage-inspired outfit? Check! Okay… but wait! This is a hotel and people are bound to stare… The hotel might kick us out! We feared disaster of a brutal nature! However, after […]

Whenever I photograph groups of people, I love to watch the interactions and how my subjects relate to each other. I always find it so interesting. When I am photographing a couple it’s probably one of my favorite subjects. What can I say, I’m a sucker for romance. That’s why I never pass up a […]

What can I say…. Ink wanted a cool, casual location to do some band shots for promotion and their upcoming website. We talked it over and decided on Ocean Beach. It may not have been Mark Twain who said “The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco” but whoever said it […]

Leslie is a singer. Her passion is music. She has hopes and dreams of making it. She’s been taking voice lessons for many a month. Next on the list? Photos! That is where I come in. We took a stroll down by the Ferry Building. The light was amazing that day and I got some […]

Boy Meets Girl…Girl and Boy fall in love. Boy moves to Australia. “What the What?!!! ” Don’t worry – he’ll be back in nine moths. Elayna wanted to give him something special for his birthday. So we went out in their neighborhood and walked their walks. We stopped in places they would dream together, eat […]

Nick and Lindsey Murrieta’s WellLivermore CA 04/18/08 I met Nick and Lindsey about a year ago when shooting their engagement session. There was something about the interaction between them – they were super thoughtful and very sweet to each other. It really showed the love they have between them. When they asked me to photograph […]

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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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