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San Rafael, CA

San Rafael Wedding, Engagement, Portrait, and Event Photographer

San Rafael, California anchors Marin with mission-era architecture, oak hills, and waterfront pockets. Gardens, clubs, and historic halls give you refined backdrops for weddings, engagements, portraits, and events.

Services Offered in San Rafael

We photograph garden vows, club receptions, and waterfront portraits—calm direction, true color, cohesive galleries.

Garden, club & historic weddings
Mission, waterfront & hillside engagements
Executive headshots & brand stories
Corporate off-sites & fundraisers
Family & milestone portraits
On-location headshot setups

Why San Rafael

Mission San Rafael, mid-century gems, and open-space trails. Coastal and wine-country looks are close by.

Working with Us

We time portraits for shade, coordinate venue rules, and keep travel short between ceremony and reception.

Weddings in San Rafael

Popular vibes: garden courtyards, elegant ballrooms, and club greens with golden hills in the background.

Engagements & Proposals

Propose at Falkirk’s gardens, along the canal, or at a ridge overlook near China Camp. Add downtown murals for contrast.

Destination Engagements

Half-day loop: Mission plaza, Falkirk Cultural Center, sunset at China Camp State Park.

Portraits & Branding

Founders, firms, and creatives—clean headshots and lifestyle sets in studios, gardens, and waterfront corridors.

Corporate & Events

We cover conferences and galas around the Civic Center and hotel ballrooms with fast selects for PR.

What Sets Us Apart

Park, mission, and club know-how
Hybrid coverage (digital + film)
Planner-friendly timelines
Natural posing, elegant edits

Best Time & Locations

Spring green and fall gold are excellent. Favorites: Falkirk Cultural Center, Marin Art & Garden Center (nearby Ross), China Camp State Park, Mission San Rafael.

Where to Stay

Luxury

AC Hotel San Rafael Downtown
Casa Madrona (nearby Sausalito)
Private hillside estates

Mid-Range

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Rafael
Four Points by Sheraton San Rafael
Marin Suites (nearby Corte Madera)

Affordable

Extended Stay America San Rafael
Budget inns along 101
Local Airbnbs

Popular Wedding Venues

Falkirk Cultural Center
Peacock Gap Golf Club
Marin Art & Garden Center (nearby Ross)
China Camp State Park (permit areas)

FAQ

Do you secure permits? Yes—city parks, state parks, and historic sites as required.

What should we wear? Neutrals for gardens and missions; layers for bay breeze; polished looks for clubs.

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

Get in Touch

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

Facts About San Rafael

Location: Marin County, California
Population: ~61,000
Known for: Mission San Rafael, Marin Civic Center, open space
Nearby: San Anselmo, Larkspur, Novato
Annual Events: Marin County Fair; Italian Street Painting Festival; Parade of Lights & Winter Wonderland