When love meets the classic San Francisco City Hall, the result is a truly special day. Chelsea and Bradley’s Day was an intimate city hall wedding that became a heartfelt celebration at Charmaine’s Rooftop Bar. The bride wore a custom dress by Andrew J Semple, perfectly mixing timelessness and romance. San Francisco City Hall’s iconic […]
As a SF Bay Area Wedding Photographer, I love capturing the magic of a couple’s special day, especially under the redwoods. I feel so lucky to be so close to them. The beautiful Sequoia Retreat Center in the Santa Cruz Mountains offers stunning views and tranquility, creating an unforgettable experience. Gale and David’s dream […]
If you’re planning a wedding in San Francisco, you know how important it is to choose the perfect location to capture your day. San Francisco City Hall, with its breathtaking architecture and stunning light, offers the ideal backdrop for couples looking to marry in a location filled with history, elegance, and beauty. For this particular […]
This San Francisco City Hall Elopement and a few celebratory toasts at Charmaine Rooftop Bar checked all the boxes. There is something truly special about an elopement ceremony ay San Francisco City Hall. With fewer distractions and a more intimate atmosphere, the focus remains solely on the couple and their love story. It allows for […]
When it comes to engagement sessions, finding the perfect backdrop is key. Baker Beach in San Francisco provided the ideal setting for one adventurous couple. With the iconic Golden Gate Bridge in the background, their session was picturesque and filled with fun, laughter, and their giant dog who stole the show! Baker Beach is renowned […]
After 12 beautiful years together, Claire and Cyrus finally celebrated their love surrounded by family and friends at the breathtaking Folktale Winery in Carmel Valley. This enchanting venue, known for its picturesque landscapes and exquisite wine, provided the perfect backdrop for their special day. Claire, a talented painter, infused her artistic spirit into the wedding, […]
“Late afternoon on the West Coast ends with the sky doing all its brilliant stuff.” – Joan Didion Recently, I had the opportunity to capture a magical engagement session in the breathtaking Marin Headlands. The Headlands is short car ride over the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco and through a very long tunnel with […]
When Allison and Aaron contacted me about moving their wedding date, I thought it was Covid-related because that was the type of email I was getting back then. In actuality, the change was due to a 5000-miles-away relocation from California to Ireland – to a quaint little town named Cloughjordan, nestled in the countryside. The Irish […]
They are both graduate students at UC Berkeley studying the archaeology and history of Ancient Greece. A wedding isn’t something they had time to plan for, but with the help of family and friends, this very sweet and romantic DYI backyard wedding was born. These two were so happy celebrating on a family friend’s farm. A perfect […]
The biggest request I get before an engagement session is “Can we bring our [insert beloved personal items like dog, cat, hamster, etc…]?” My answer is always a big YES because it’s fun for a couple to bring a bit of their personalities into an engagement session. For Sean and Alexa, their ask was “Can we bring […]
There’s the family you are born into, and there’s the family you choose. Kristen met Eric through Eric’s younger sister Julia, who was Kristen’s college roommate (and still one of her best friends today). After seeing each other occasionally over the years, Kristen and Eric’s relationship blossomed while planning a group trip to Costa Rica. […]
Meet Cute – noun (in a film or television show) an amusing or charming first encounter between two characters that leads to the development of a romantic relationship between them. “it all started with a little meet-cute in a hospital elevator” Movies are infamous for meet-cute moments. But when it happens in real life…well, how […]
When your wedding in Mexico was cancelled due to COVID, these two came up with a Plan B. Like so many others, they had to change their course and do a hometown wedding in San Francisco. But before their wedding day, they wanted to celebrate their engagement with an engagement session. I can’t think of a better reason to finally peel yourself out […]
Getting married under the mighty California Redwoods nothing short of amazing. Zoe & Will pick the perfect place to highlight these beautiful giants. They brought their loved ones and closest friends together to celebrate the day at Lagunitas Country Club. We had the best time capturing the celebration. Not to mention the dancing and awesome […]
With its lush foliage and stunning light, The Presidio is aways a favorite location for an engagement session. India & Mitch agreed, so we spent the afternoon hiking the grounds to find the most stunning backdrops for their engagement shoot. India and Mitch come from different states, but met and fell in love here […]
While late fall weddings aren’t as popular as the traditional summer wedding, it always makes me happy to be able to photograph a wedding that time of year. When you combine the fall season with wine country (which is gorgeous anytime, but especially in the fall), the beautiful light and the changing leaves make for a […]
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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.
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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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As a SF Bay Area Wedding Photographer, I love capturing the magic of a couple’s special day, especially under the redwoods. I feel so lucky to be so close to them. The beautiful Sequoia Retreat Center in the Santa Cruz Mountains offers stunning views and tranquility, creating an unforgettable experience. Gale and David’s dream […]
If you’re planning a wedding in San Francisco, you know how important it is to choose the perfect location to capture your day. San Francisco City Hall, with its breathtaking architecture and stunning light, offers the ideal backdrop for couples looking to marry in a location filled with history, elegance, and beauty. For this particular […]
This San Francisco City Hall Elopement and a few celebratory toasts at Charmaine Rooftop Bar checked all the boxes. There is something truly special about an elopement ceremony ay San Francisco City Hall. With fewer distractions and a more intimate atmosphere, the focus remains solely on the couple and their love story. It allows for […]
After 12 beautiful years together, Claire and Cyrus finally celebrated their love surrounded by family and friends at the breathtaking Folktale Winery in Carmel Valley. This enchanting venue, known for its picturesque landscapes and exquisite wine, provided the perfect backdrop for their special day. Claire, a talented painter, infused her artistic spirit into the wedding, […]