In all the years that we have been photographing weddings throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, there has been one venue that continues to always catch our eye. The San Francisco City Hall has been on our list of places to shoot since we were just starting out. We are excited to bring our casual, lighthearted, candid photography style to those couples who love photography and want to capture the beauty and elegance of their wedding in San Francisco. We offer a simple package for weddings at the San Francisco City Hall. We provide 2 hours of photography coverage for $800. This includes 1 photographer, an online viewing gallery to share with friends and family, and access to all of the final edited high resolution photos for download. This package will document your wedding ceremony at City Hall and include time for couple and family portraits around the magnificent building.
Lake Temescal Wedding
Tucked away in the Oakland Hills is a gem of a spot called Lake Temescal. Eve and Christian brought us our first Lake Temescal Wedding this past season and considering how often Chris and I shoot here it was about time! Eve and Christian are a super fun couple who love to have a good time with the people they care about. This wedding had all the things that make a wedding great. The Temescal Beach House, a photo booth for folks to have a blast in, and home made treats from some of their close friends. A lovely ceremony followed by good food and heart felt toasts led into dancing the night away.
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Beach house during wedding at Lake Temescal
Wedding guest at Lake Temescal wedding in Oakland
Bride applying boutonniere to Groom's lapele
Beach house at Lake Temscal in Oakland, CA
Woodcut with intials of Bride and Groom
Portrait of wedding officiant at Lake Temescal in Oakland
Detail of groom's tie and boutonniere in Oakland, CA
Homemade treats at Lake Temescal wedding
DIY wedding seating chart with clothespins
Groom waiting for ceremony to begin in Oakland
Bride during wedding ceremony in Oakland, CA
Family of bride watching ceremony at Lake Temescal wedding
Mother of bride speaking at wedding ceremony in Oakland
Wedding guest reading passage from book during ceremony
Detail of bride and groom holding hands during wedding ceremony in Oakland, CA
Guests during ceremony at Lake Temescal wedding
Bride and Groom exchanging rings during Lake Temescal wedding
Bride and Groom exchanging vows during ceremony at Lake Temescal
Bride and Groom kiss after ceremony at Lake Temescal wedding
Wedding rings on mossy stone at Lake Temescal wedding
Portrait of Bride and Groom
Bride and groom holding hands against grey wall in Oakland, CA
Detail of Bride's bare feet and Groom's shoes
Groom with wedding officiant at Lake Temescal Beach House
Wedding bouquet on stone in Oakland, CA
Wedding guest giving toast at Lake Temescal Beach House
Bride and Groom listening to toasts at Lake Temescal wedding
Beer kegs at Oakland wedding
Guests using photo booth at Lake Temescal wedding
Photo booth guest book detail
Guests dancing in Beach House at Lake Temesca
Groom playing guitar for Bride in Oakland, CA
Wedding guest watching groom perform song in Oakland, CA
Bride and Groom embrace
Young boys enjoying dessert bar at wedding
Groom and friends at Lake Temescal wedding
Stern Grove Wedding
Amber and Emma's weekday Stern Grove Wedding in San Francisco was a nice change of pace from the normal weekend routine. The couple exchanged rings and shared vows beneath the towering redwoods in a small clearing just outside the old Trocadero House. After the ceremony, friends and family moved up to the house for drinks and mingling. Fine food and square dancing kept all in attendance comfortable and having a good ol' time. Black Crown Stringband got the party started and had an easy going approach that helped every guest join in on the fun. Never underestimate the entertainment value of a bluegrass band and some square dancing! Chris and Christian
Wedding at the Sesnon House
We love the coast as a general rule so to have the opportunity to get down to Santa Cruz and shoot Taran and Amy's wedding was a no-brainier! In true Santa Cruz style, the atmosphere before the wedding was stress free and laid back. Good friends surrounded both the Bride and the Groom as they got ready for their big day. Then it was off to the Sesnon House across from Cabrillo College between Aptos and Santa Cruz for a lovely ceremony and fun reception. Folks chatted and enjoyed beverages and then the DJ (Santa Cruz DJ Company) got things jumpin' late into the cool coastal evening. Thanks to the couple for letting us work where we love to play! Chris and Christian
Golden Gate Park Wedding
Just like that June is almost over and our wedding season is in full swing! We recently finished editing Jessica and Nathan's wedding whose event took us from the top of Mt. Tamalpais in Marin County to the Shakespeare Garden in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park and finally to the Potrero Hill neighborhood for their reception at the Axis Cafe. Everything about this wedding was just right. We had plenty of time for portraits of the bride and groom, the park made a lovely backdrop for a very heartfelt ceremony officiated by the grooms father, and it all wrapped up with a fun reception at one of our favorite San Francisco cafes. We're excited to share these photos and wish Jess and Nathan all the best on their adventure together. Chris and Christian
Bride and Groom at Trojan Point on Mt. Tamalpais
Silhouette of bride and groom holding hands on Mt. Tamalpais
Grass blowing in the wind with soft focus bride and groom on Mt. Tamalpais
Bride and Groom standing on Highway 1 in Marin
Bride and Groom standing at rustic wooden fence in Marin
Bride and Groom embracing at Trojan Point on Mt. Tamalpais
Natural details of Trojan Point
Portrait of bride and groom on Mt. Tamalpais
Bride and Groom together amongst trees
Wedding setup at Shakespeare Garden in San Francisco
Wedding guests arriving to Shakespeare Garden in San Francisco
Detail of sun dial in Golden Gate Park
Musician performing at wedding in Golden Gate Park
Wedding bells at Shakespeare Garden in Golden Gate Park
Seated guests at Shakespeare Garden in Golden Gate Park
Guests at Golden Gate Park wedding
Father of Groom in Golden Gate Park
Groom walking to alter in Shakespeare Garden
Bride walking to alter in Shakespeare Garden
Bride walking down aisle in Golden Gate Park
Groom seeing Bride for first time in Golden Gate Park
Bride and Groom during ceremony at Shakespeare Garden
Bride smiling at guests in Golden Gate Park
Guests reading speech
Bride and Groom exchanging rings
Bride and Groom kissing at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco
Bride and Groom celebrating in Golden Gate Park
Bride and Groom walking down aisle in Shakespeare Garden
Groom hugging guest
Bride's bouquet in Golden Gate Park
Groom adjusting tie in Golden Gate Park
Bride, Groom, and Guests at Shakespeare Garden
Table detail at Axis Cafe
Axis Cafe in San Francisco, CA
Interior dining area at Axis Cafe in San Francisco
Wedding guest taking photo with iPhone
Wedding rings at Axis Cafe in San Francisco
Guest playing with baby
Lighting detail at Axis Cafe
Guest on patio area at Axis Cafe
Orchid detail
Group of people taking photos at Axis Cafe in San Francisco
Drink menu at Axis Cafe
Groom and guests on patio
Wedding MC's at Axis Cafe
Father of Bride giving toast
Bride and Groom celebrating
Wedding MC speaking at Axis Cafe
Mother of Bride giving toast
Wedding guests at Axis Cafe raising glasses
Guests staying warm at Axis Cafe in San Francisco
Cupcake with bike detail
Cupcakes with Golden Gate Bridge detail
Bride and Groom eating cupcakes at Axis Cafe
Father and daughter at Axis Cafe in San Francisco
Bride with friends at photobooth
Bride and Groom at photobooth
Photobooth fun at Axis Cafe in San Francisco
Wedding guests performing song at Axis Cafe