Notes from behind the camera

Couples often ask me: what should we wear for our City Hall wedding? The answer depends on your style, the season, and how you want to remember your day in photographs.

A. and J.’s San Francisco destination wedding celebrated the Castro District’s LGBTQ history, with candid portraits, meaningful mural moments, and an intimate waterfront reception at LaMar.

I. and J. celebrated their wedding at San Francisco’s iconic Foreign Cinema with a full restaurant buyout, heartfelt parent dances, and an unforgettable open dance floor. Here’s a look at what makes it so special — and how it photographs beautifully.

A & G’s wedding at Piedmont Community Hall was full of soul. It was layered with emotion, rooted in tradition, and grounded in the kind of beauty that doesn’t need to shout.

A joyful, intimate San Francisco City Hall wedding with iconic photos, real moments, and a simple civil ceremony. Perfect inspiration for your Bay Area wedding day.

M & L eloped in San Francisco with nothing but a private officiant, a quiet corner of City Hall, and a plan to explore the city they love.

Lauren and Henry’s San Francisco elopement was simple, raw, and completely their own. No scripts, no posing. Just honest moments, captured in a candid, documentary style.

Here’s what you need to know to have a smooth experience at San Francisco City Hall and walk away with photos you’ll actually love.