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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
If you’re planning a wedding in San Francisco, you know how important it is to choose the perfect location to capture your day. San Francisco City Hall, with its breathtaking architecture and stunning light, offers the ideal backdrop for couples looking to marry in a location filled with history, elegance, and beauty. For this particular […]
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 […]
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 […]
Love is not canceled! That was all I kept thinking during Mila and Jordan’s sweet, socially-distant backyard wedding. They had originally booked me for a big two-day celebration – a celebration that included beautiful Indian wedding ceremonies, like Mehndi, and Western traditions. Then COVID happened. So, they decided to get married now and celebrate with […]
“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans,” John Lennon sings in his song “Beautiful Boy.” Millions and millions of us are living that reality as COVID-19 disrupts our plans and lives. We are going to be living with ” a new normal”. Krista and Josh had planned to wed at San Francisco […]
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 […]
When Amber and Josh told me about their San Francisco City Hall destination wedding, which would include a two-hour trolley tour around San Francisco and across the Golden Gate Bridge, I thought it sounded like a pretty great day! They wanted their wedding to incorporate all their favorite things: architecture, food, and the city where […]
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 […]
These two are getting married in Spain and wanted to represent where they created a life together. So we headed over to beautiful Land’s End for their engagement session. Summer in San Francisco is pretty cold, and Karl the Fog always appears correct when my sessions start – it never fails. So even though this time […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
