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

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engaged couple crossing a classic SF street with a pink sky

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 […]

bride and groom walking on the grand staircase at SF City Hall

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 […]

Couple under the redwoods on their wedding dayMountain Terrace

  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 […]

a bride and groom walking The Lodge at Marconi in Tomales Bay

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 […]

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 […]

bride and groom walking the halls on their wedding at SF City Hall

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 […]

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 

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[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, 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 walking the halls on their wedding at SF City Hall

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 […]

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San Francisco Bay Area Photographer 

© 2024 A Girl and A Camera Photography | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED