I don't just do weddings!
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

    “Peace is always beautiful.” -Walt Whitman  

  But I sure did find you – Alabama Shakes         Venue // Forest House Lodge Second Shooter // Lia of Oh Honestly Hair// Intertwine Hair Design  Makeup // Prettyologie

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

I was swimming. My eyes were dark ’til you woke me – Blind Pilot

Joshua Tree is a magical place for an engagement session. We met up with Lauren and Cam for their engagement session and capture the beautiful desert scape

What good is livin’ a life you’ve been given. If all you do is stand in one place – Lord Huron

These images are a collection of three towns Russell and I visited in December: Pushkar, Karni Mata Temple (a rat temple) and Bikaner. One of my favorite memories in Bikaner was walking through a open-air market. Everyone in the market wanted a picture taken with us, just for the sake of taking a picture with […]

  [su_quote] A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people – Gandhi [/su_quote]

[su_quote] One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. – Henry Miller [/su_quote]

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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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