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San Francisco Wedding, Engagement, Portrait, and Event Photographer

San Francisco is romance wrapped in fog and sunlight—iconic bridges, turn-of-the-century architecture, ocean cliffs, redwood groves, and modern rooftops. From City Hall to the Presidio to sunset at Sutro Baths, the city gives you cinematic backdrops and timeless images in every direction.

Services Offered in San Francisco

We photograph elegant City Hall ceremonies, coastal cliff weddings, surprise proposals, editorial portraits, personal branding, and corporate events across San Francisco, the Presidio, Marin Headlands, and the greater Bay Area.

Weddings & elopements (City Hall, museums, estates, rooftops)
Engagements & surprise proposals
Destination engagement weekends
Portraits & personal branding
Corporate events & headshots
Family & milestone sessions

Why San Francisco

Classic architecture, modern design, ocean light, dramatic fog—it’s a city that photographs beautifully in every season. You can go from marble halls to windswept coastlines in minutes, giving your gallery a diverse, editorial feel without ever leaving the city.

Working with Us

We keep the process simple and personal: a quick call to learn your vision, location and timeline planning, style guidance, and day-of direction that keeps everything natural and unrushed. We offer hybrid coverage (digital + analog film) when it suits the light and mood—most couples love the blend.

Weddings in San Francisco

From the grandeur of City Hall to candlelit receptions in historic banks and art spaces, we photograph the full story—portraits, family, details, and the quiet in-between moments. We coordinate closely with your planner and venue team to keep the day flowing and the light perfect.

Engagements & Proposals

We’ll help you plan the perfect San Francisco moment—best light, precise location, and a natural post-yes mini session. Favorite looks include Baker Beach with the Golden Gate Bridge, the Legion of Honor colonnade, Chinatown alleys, and the Embarcadero at sunrise.

Destination Engagements

Making a weekend of it? We’ll design a relaxed route—dawn at Marshall’s Beach, coffee in the Marina, Presidio cypress groves, and a golden-hour finish at Sutro Baths—with wardrobe guidance and built-in breaks so it feels like a date, not a production.

Portraits & Branding

Clean, modern portraits for creatives and teams—on location at studios, co-working spaces, hotels, or outdoors. We produce cohesive brand sets sized for web, print, and social, with room for headlines and graphic overlays.

Corporate & Events

We cover conferences, summits, product launches, and client dinners across downtown, SOMA, and the waterfront. Options include headshot stations, same-day selects for press and socials, and private online galleries for easy sharing.

What Sets Us Apart

Planner-friendly. Clear timelines, fast communication, and collaborative vendor relationships.
Hybrid coverage. Digital precision + the depth and grain of analog film when it fits the light.
Yearly session gift. We offer a complimentary photography session every year to all our clients—something we’ll continue as long as we’re in business.
Refined color + true skin tones. Natural, modern edits that age beautifully.

Best Time & Locations

Light: Sunrise is calm and cinematic downtown; golden hour along the coast is gorgeous year-round. Fog can be magic—soft, even light and mood for days.

Favorite looks: San Francisco City Hall, Palace of Fine Arts, Legion of Honor, Presidio cypress groves, Crissy Field, Baker/Marshall’s Beach, Sutro Baths & Lands End, Twin Peaks, Chinatown, North Beach, Embarcadero.

Popular Wedding Venues in San Francisco

San Francisco City Hall — Iconic beaux-arts rotunda and grand stairway.
Palace of Fine Arts — Classical colonnades and lagoon views.
Legion of Honor — Marble courtyard with sweeping headlands vistas.
Conservatory of Flowers — Lush, glasshouse romance in Golden Gate Park.
The Bently Reserve — Historic bank turned elegant ballroom.
The Pearl — Modern Dogpatch space with rooftop.
Foreign Cinema — Mission icon with twinkle-lit courtyard.
Ferry Building — Landmark waterfront setting (select events).
Golden Gate Club / Log Cabin (Presidio) — Green views and bridge peeks.
Cavallo Point — Across the bridge in Sausalito; unreal Golden Gate views.

Where to Stay

Guest-favorite hotels across budgets:

Luxury

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
St. Regis San Francisco
Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
Fairmont San Francisco (Nob Hill)

Mid-Range

Hotel Kabuki (Japantown)
Argonaut Hotel (Fisherman’s Wharf)
Hotel Zoe Fisherman’s Wharf
Hotel Zeppelin / Hotel Emblem (Union Square area)

Affordable

citizenM San Francisco Union Square
YOTEL San Francisco
Hotel Zephyr (seasonal deals)
Well-rated boutique Airbnbs in the Richmond & Marina

FAQ

Do you secure permits? We’ll advise where permits are needed (Presidio, GGNRA, City Hall after-hours) and help you obtain them.

What should we wear? Neutrals and layered textures photograph beautifully here—bring a light coat; wind and fog roll in fast.

How fast is delivery? Engagements/branding: typically 2–3 weeks. Weddings: 8–12 weeks with sneak peeks sooner.

Get in Touch

Planning something in San Francisco? We’d love to hear what you’re dreaming up.

Facts About San Francisco

Location: Northern California, on the tip of a peninsula
Vibe: Historic, coastal, creative—fog and golden light
Signature Experiences: City Hall ceremonies, Presidio & coastal portraits, museum and rooftop receptions
Nearby: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, Berkeley, Oakland
Climate: Mediterranean—cool summers, mild winters; microclimates & fog