I don't just do weddings!
I offer packages for engagements, portraits, boudoir, and city hall weddings and elopements.

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couple on the rocks with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background

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 […]

bride and groom at their winery wedding at folktale

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, […]

bride and groom saying their vow under the redwoods at Nestldown

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 […]

couple on their wedding day at Foreign Cinema sitting by the film projectors

I love a San Francisco Wedding. I’m lucky to work in such a beautiful city. When I talked to Hahnbi & Nahyun about their day, I was so excited to hear all about the details and get to know them better.  The first spot was atop Nob Hill; the Fairmont San Francisco is an architectural […]

family hugging at the beach

My goal for a family portrait session is for everyone to have fun and enjoy the process. However, parents are usually stressed; kids want to be free and let loose. It has been said that “kids and animals are the hardest to work with,” but I beg to differ.  This fun family session is a […]

bride and groom embracing on their wedding day by a willow tree at St Mary’s College

    Once upon a time, he slid into her DM’s and their love story began. And guess what? It has a happy ending! I had the honor of capturing their special day, and let me tell you, everything about their wedding was absolutely beautiful. From her gorgeous gown to the flowers and candles that […]

find your way AROUND

My goal for a family portrait session is for everyone to have fun and enjoy the process. However, parents are usually stressed; kids want to be free and let loose. It has been said that “kids and animals are the hardest to work with,” but I beg to differ.  This fun family session is a […]

 When Haley & TJ had to moved to their wedding to the family home in Palo Alto because of our old friend Covid, I got super excited. This home has been in the family for years and years. The one thing 2020 has taught us is to pivot and that is what we did! The […]

Looking back on 2018, I feel so honored to have been a part of so many special celebrations. Thank you to all of my clients who trusted me to capture and witness such beautiful moments in their lives. I was able to photograph weddings at some new places and check them off of my bucket […]

Dear Emme, It’s such an honor to watch you grow up. This is our eighth shoot and maybe one of my favorites. You continue to amaze me. I can’t believe how much you have changed and what an amazing little person you are becoming. I love you madly, little one. Auntie *You can see a […]

  love   Venue / Hakone Gardens  MUA & Hair / Shannon Le Day of coordinator /Pretthiaffairs Video / Life in Digital Floral / Bowerbird Atelier

“Please your forever Not a day less will do, from you” – Ben Harper Thanks to Russ Levi Photography for Second shooting this one with me Venue // The Mountain Terrance 

true love.

  [su_quote] home. [/su_quote]  

[su_quote] As soon as I saw you, I knew a grand adventure was about to happen. – Winnie the Pooh [/su_quote]

  [su_quote] Then I look at you And the world’s alright with me – Bill Withers [/su_quote]

    hello!

Jennifer Michelson, THE Photographer

Hello! I am Jennifer, and I am the girl behind the camera. I am a San Francisco-based wedding and portrait photographer with over 15 years of experience and 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 at the waterfall lodge

I am obsessed with redwoods and add a wedding to the mix! That is my happy place. I marvel over these ancient giants that are everywhere in Northern California, especially in the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains. These ancient giants never fail to amaze me. So, when Jared and Daisy told me they were getting married […]

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