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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

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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Lands End is one of my favorite spots in San Francisco. The view is beautiful and the light – perfect! I have shot there many times, and every time I see something new. The recent San Francisco Engagement Session with Emily and James was no exception. They are the sweetest couple, and Lands End was […]

  I had been wanting to shoot a Big Sur engagement session for a while, so when Priscilla and Duy said they wanted to do their engagement session in Big Sur, I couldn’t have been more excited. Being a California native, I think Big Sur is the crown jewel of our beautiful California coastline and is […]

    When Tommy and Noah told me Sister Roma of The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence was officiating their wedding, I knew it was going to be good! Their wedding celebrated love, family and everything San Francisco. Held at the historic City Club of San Francisco, it was the perfect place for the ’20s style celebration. […]

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 […]

    “Peace is always beautiful.” -Walt Whitman  

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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 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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