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 […]
“Late afternoon on the West Coast ends with the sky doing all its brilliant stuff.” – Joan Didion Recently, I had the opportunity to capture a magical engagement session in the breathtaking Marin Headlands. The Headlands is short car ride over the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco and through a very long tunnel with […]
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 Allison and Aaron contacted me about moving their wedding date, I thought it was Covid-related because that was the type of email I was getting back then. In actuality, the change was due to a 5000-miles-away relocation from California to Ireland – to a quaint little town named Cloughjordan, nestled in the countryside. The Irish […]
Emily and James envisioned having an intimate ceremony with a small group of family, but that didn’t mean they couldn’t have a big celebration afterward! They exchanged their vows, complete with happy tears and lots of giggles, on the rooftop of The Pearl in San Francisco. Downstairs, they welcomed their guests with food, drinks and […]
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 […]
“What are we going to do on our third date?” I’m sure this is a question many newly-dating couples think about. But for Lauren and Nathan, the answer was easy…thanks to me! In January 2015, I was visiting New Orleans with my best friend. One night, we were hanging out with our awesome Airbnb hosts […]
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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.
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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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Mountain Terrace in Woodside is a hidden gem. If you’re looking for a dreamy location, this is your wedding spot. This feeling resonated with Katherine and Ian, too. They fell in love with the massive redwood tree surrounding the lush green meadow, where they would say their vows and their favorite people surrounded them. […]
