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, […]
Some couples want a big wedding, but more and more couples are having smaller, more intimate celebrations. Some of my favorite weddings were elopements and minimonies. If you’re considering a minimony wedding, look no further than Nestldown. This enchanting venue, nestled in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, offers a breathtaking setting for couples […]
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 […]
Love is not cancelled! That was all I kept thinking during Mila and Jordan’s sweet, socially-distant backyard wedding. They had originally booked me for a big two-day celebration – a celebration to include beautiful Indian wedding ceremonies, like Mehndi, and also western traditions. Then COVID happened. So, they decided to get married now, and celebrate with friends and family next year when it’s safe. They were lucky enough to have a small wedding […]
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 […]
Lizzie & Patrick found me on Instagram. They are getting married out-of-state, but wanted to do their Engagement Session in the city where they live and love – San Francisco. It’s been very rainy lately around here. Finally it stopped raining and we went to the perfectly green and glorious Presidio. With all these rainy […]
Boy meets Girl. Boy falls in love with Girl. Boy and Girl get a dog and then have an engagement session at two of San Francisco’s most beautiful locations. That’s where A Girl and A Camera Photography comes in. These two wanted to do their engagement session in the two places they love: Buena Vista […]
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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 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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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, […]
Some couples want a big wedding, but more and more couples are having smaller, more intimate celebrations. Some of my favorite weddings were elopements and minimonies. If you’re considering a minimony wedding, look no further than Nestldown. This enchanting venue, nestled in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, offers a breathtaking setting for couples […]
