As a San Francisco engagement photographer, capturing this surprise proposal felt incredibly special. This session unfolded at Hot Sauce & Panko and Lafayette Park, thoughtfully reenacting their very first date in the city where they met and fell in love. From start to finish, it felt like a true love letter to San Francisco—a city […]
San Francisco City Hall is one of the most iconic wedding venues in the city—and one I know intimately. As a San Francisco wedding photographer, I’ve photographed countless City Hall weddings, elopements, and civil ceremonies, and what keeps me coming back is not just the architecture, but the emotion that lives inside these walls. Getting […]
Some wedding days stay with you long after you’ve packed up your cameras—and this Mountain Terrace wedding was one of those days. Tucked away in the redwoods just outside Silicon Valley, Mountain Terrace is one of my favorite Bay Area wedding venues to photograph. It has a way of slowing everything down. The light filters softly […]
Some weddings leave you speechless, and this one, at The Lodge at Marconi in Tomales Bay, was nothing short of magical. Nestled in the rolling hills of Marin County, overlooking the sparkling waters of Tomales Bay, the setting was the perfect stage for a celebration filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. The Charm of The […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
With its lush foliage and stunning light, The Presidio is always 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 […]
When Amber and Josh told me about their San Francisco City Hall destination wedding, which would include a two-hour trolley tour around San Francisco and across the Golden Gate Bridge, I thought it sounded like a pretty great day! They wanted their wedding to incorporate all their favorite things: architecture, food, and the city where […]
I had been wanting to shoot a Big Sur engagement session for a while, so when Priscilla and Duy said they wanted to do their engagement session in Big Sur, I couldn’t have been more excited. Being a California native, I think Big Sur is the crown jewel of our beautiful California coastline and is […]
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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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Some wedding days stay with you long after you’ve packed up your cameras—and this Mountain Terrace wedding was one of those days. Tucked away in the redwoods just outside Silicon Valley, Mountain Terrace is one of my favorite Bay Area wedding venues to photograph. It has a way of slowing everything down. The light filters softly […]
Some weddings leave you speechless, and this one, at The Lodge at Marconi in Tomales Bay, was nothing short of magical. Nestled in the rolling hills of Marin County, overlooking the sparkling waters of Tomales Bay, the setting was the perfect stage for a celebration filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. The Charm of The […]
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 […]
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 […]
