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San Mateo, CA

San Mateo Wedding, Engagement, Portrait, and Event Photographer

San Mateo, California blends bayfront parks, leafy neighborhoods, and a lively downtown. Coyote Point, gardens, and golf clubs give you clean, varied settings for weddings, engagements, portraits, and events.

Services Offered in San Mateo

We photograph bayfront vows, garden portraits, and downtown celebrations—natural light, clear direction, quick delivery.

Bayfront & park weddings
Garden, pier & downtown engagements
Executive headshots & team branding
Corporate conferences & galas
Family & milestone sessions
On-site headshot stations

Why San Mateo

Water views, tree canopies, and easy logistics. Airports, hotels, and venues sit minutes apart.

Working with Us

We plan for bay breeze and golden hour. We handle park permits and coordinate efficient routes.

Weddings in San Mateo

Popular vibes: waterfront lawns, modern ballrooms, and courtyard dinners with sunset portraits at Coyote Point.

Engagements & Proposals

Propose on the marina path, at a garden pergola, or along the pier at blue hour. Add downtown alleys for a second look.

Destination Engagements

Half-day loop: Central Park & Japanese Garden, Coyote Point promenade, twilight near the marina.

Portraits & Branding

Clean headshots and lifestyle sets for tech, biotech, and hospitality—offices, parks, and waterfronts.

Corporate & Events

We cover keynotes and receptions at hotels and the Event Center with fast selects for social.

What Sets Us Apart

Bay weather and permit savvy
Hybrid coverage (digital + film)
Planner-friendly communication
Natural, true-to-place color

Best Time & Locations

Late spring and fall shine. Favorites: Coyote Point Park, Central Park & Japanese Garden, Seal Point Park, Bay Meadows streetscapes.

Where to Stay

Luxury

Hyatt Regency SFO (nearby Burlingame)
Signia by Hilton San Jose (regional upscale)
Private bayview homes

Mid-Range

San Mateo Marriott SFO
Residence Inn San Mateo
Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

Affordable

Best Western Coyote Point
Good Nite Inn Redwood City (nearby)
Local Airbnbs

Popular Wedding Venues

San Mateo Garden Center
Coyote Point Recreation Area (permit sites)
Par 3 at Poplar Creek
San Mateo County Event Center (events/receptions)

FAQ

Do you secure permits? Yes—city parks and waterfront areas as required.

What should we wear? Layers for bay breeze; neutrals for gardens; simple palettes for modern halls.

How fast is delivery? Weddings 6–8 weeks; portraits/events 2–3 weeks.

Get in Touch

Planning something in San Mateo? Contact us to start the conversation.

Facts About San Mateo

Location: San Mateo County, California
Population: ~105,000
Known for: Coyote Point, Central Park, Bay Trail
Nearby: Burlingame, Foster City, Belmont
Annual Events: San Mateo County Fair; Central Park Music Series