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I offer packages for engagements, portraits, boudoir, and city hall weddings and elopements.

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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 […]

bride and groom getting married The Sequoia Retreat Center

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

    “Peace is always beautiful.” -Walt Whitman  

  Home is wherever I’m with you -Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros  

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

“They made a statue of us. Then put it on a mountain top” – Regina Spektor

  Things according to Emme that she will always remember about being six (to name a few): having a cute little baby brother, being a super hero from time to time, having cake on her 6th birthday and that third tooth that just didn’t want to come out. This shoot happens every year. Check out Emme […]

“Do You Realize – that you have the most beautiful face” – The Flaming Lips

[su_quote] On ne voit bien qu’avec le cœur. L’essentiel est invisible pour les yeux. – Antoine de Saint Exupéry [/su_quote]

[su_quote] my heart. [/su_quote]     And much gratitude to: Frog Hollow Farms \ Location The Petal Company \ Floral Crowns  

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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 

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