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I had the pleasure of capturing some lovely moments at a wedding held at the gorgeous Gardener Ranch, and let me tell you, it was nothing short of magical. First off, let’s talk about the venue. Gorgeous Gardener Ranch is like a hidden gem, tucked away amidst oak trees and lush meadows. It’s the kind […]

Hacienda de las Flores is an enchanting Spanish-style estate in the East Bay that has always been a personal favorite of mine. Its stunning features make it truly stand out. The first thing that captures your attention is the intimate, mature garden setting. The upper lawn has a beautiful blue atlas, cedar trees, pines, willows, palms, […]

Imagine a wedding steeped in history, set against the backdrop of one of San Francisco’s most iconic landmarks – City Hall. As you step into this grand building, every corner whispers tales of love and celebration from years past. Now, let’s add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the mix by hosting a reception […]

They are both graduate students at UC Berkeley studying the archaeology and history of Ancient Greece. A wedding isn’t something they had time to plan for, but with the help of family and friends, this very sweet and romantic DYI backyard wedding was born. These two were so happy celebrating on a family friend’s farm. A perfect […]

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 […]

 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 […]

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 […]

Christine and Ryan wanted a classic, but low-key wedding, and they knew San Francisco City Hall was the place. (Check out more SF City Hall Weddings here.)  They invited a few of their closest friends and family members to celebrate. First, a fun-filled ceremony at San Francisco City Hall, where they “made it official” on […]

While late fall weddings aren’t as popular as the traditional summer wedding, it always makes me happy to be able to photograph a wedding that time of year. When you combine the fall season with wine country (which is gorgeous anytime, but especially in the fall), the beautiful light and the changing leaves make for a […]

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 […]

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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. 

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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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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 […]

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