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I offer packages for engagements, portraits, boudoir, and city hall weddings and elopements.

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bride and groom eloping in San Francisco, Golden Gate Park

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 […]

bride and groom walking the halls on their wedding at SF City Hall

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 […]

bride and groom getting married The Sequoia Retreat Center

  As a SF Bay Area Wedding Photographer, I love capturing the magic of a couple’s special day, especially under the redwoods. I feel so lucky to be so close to them. The beautiful  Sequoia Retreat Center in the Santa Cruz Mountains offers stunning views and tranquility, creating an unforgettable experience. Gale and David’s dream […]

bride and groom exchange private vous before their city hall wedding

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 […]

couple toasting after their wedding

This San Francisco City Hall Elopement and a few celebratory toasts at Charmaine Rooftop Bar checked all the boxes. There is something truly special about an elopement ceremony ay San Francisco City Hall. With fewer distractions and a more intimate atmosphere, the focus remains solely on the couple and their love story. It allows for […]

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 […]

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Getting married under the mighty California Redwoods nothing short of amazing.  Zoe & Will pick the perfect place to highlight these beautiful giants. They brought their loved ones and closest friends together to celebrate the day at Lagunitas Country Club. We had the best time capturing the celebration. Not to mention the dancing and awesome […]

This is the story of Alexa & Paul’s Foggy summer wedding at The Mavericks Event Center in Half Moon Bay. As is typical in the summer on the coast of California, the fog made an appearance on their wedding day. But the cool air was no match for all of the warmth of friends and family […]

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 […]

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 […]

These two adventurous people met 10 years ago on a teaching trip in South America. Since being together, they have survived being lost in a volcano, lived through a massive earthquake and have seen the world! After enduring all of that, planning a wedding was a piece of cake (well, a piece of Kouign-Amann from […]

  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 […]

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  

  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  

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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. 

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 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, […]

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