The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in San Francisco, CA

A San Francisco based photographer for joyous individuals who value inclusivity and authenticity. With a documentary style approach, I am dedicated to preserving memories in a way that is fun and easy-going, making your comfort a top priority. I strive to capture meaningful photos in a way that feels true and unique to who you are.

Clean. Simple. Minimal. Keeping a candid nature in capturing the rare and truest emotions of our couples. We believe that itself is perfection. The sight of a simple, yet bizarre snapshot of priceless moments makes it best and natural.

Pluvia Studios is a wedding photography and videography company that is passionate about strong story-telling. We extract the best elements for our couples and curate an unforgettable viewing experience. Contact us directly to customize your desired wedding photo and/or video package.

I am a professional wedding photographer, dedicated to capturing the beauty and emotion of your special day. I offer a variety of packages to fit any budget, and work closely with couples to understand their unique vision. I use a blend of film and digital photography for a timeless and romantic look. I understand that every wedding is unique and that each couple has their own personal style. That's why I take the time to get to know you and your partner. I am passionate about my work and committed to providing the highest level of service. Contact me for a consultation and let's create beautiful memories together.

INQUIRE ON MY WEBSITE TO HEAR BACK FROM ME THE QUICKEST! weddings. mishavelasquez.c0m I'm here to find the magic between the big moments, capture the emotion in the room, and the excitement that is building up to your wedding. The day is about your love, your vibe, and how your memories get to last with you, so my goal is for you to stay as present and be as much of yourself as possible. Your wedding day should be FUN, and we will find every way to celebrate. So cheers to your wonderful wedding season; I can't wait to meet you!

Meet Gleb (Hlib) Shabashnyi. He has been doing professional photography and videography, including all aspects of editing and retouching, for more than 16 years. Experienced in a range of genres, from weddings and engagements to corporate events and headshot photography. Focuses on capturing real moments, blending a candid approach with professional - fairytale polish. Whether it’s a wedding, an engagement shoot or a conference, he aims to document the story authentically, ensuring the final product reflects both the mood of the event and the client’s expectations.

Artistic storytelling for the fun, kind and adventurous. Hi friend! :) I'm your neighborhood artist, goofy empath, & lover of dogs and human beans. (Name is pronounced Hasmeen, kinda like jalapeño) My goal is to be a source of joy and vulnerability in your life while helping you feel grounded on your big day and ~even more~ grateful for the life you live and the love you choose. 

Courtney & Jackson are wedding, elopement & family photographers based in San Francisco, California but available for travel worldwide. We go wherever love takes you. Photoflood Studio is a wife + husband team from San Francisco, California. We are wedding photographers servicing NorCal to SoCal and beyond. Photoflood Studio specializes in wedding, engagement, and family photography. We aim to photograph life + love through an honest documentary approach. Our wedding, engagement and family photography is inspired by the beautiful wilderness, the culture of our coastal cities, and wherever you call home.

You deserve to look back on your wedding photos and remember how the day felt — all of your nerves, your laughter, and, of course, your overwhelming joy. Together, we'll tell your story how you want it told, striking a balance between creating gorgeous moments with documentary-style gentle observation.

I'm a Bay Area native with over 12 years in the commercial photography realm. I got my start on the beaches of Los Angeles back in 2012 shooting commercial swimwear campaigns for some of the best designers in swim and fashion. That opened the door to countless opportunities with modeling agencies, reality television, and fashion design. In 2018 I made the move back up north to San Francisco where I grew up. With a wide network of friends and family up here, I found myself catapulted into the Wedding and Elopement industry - and absolutely loved it! I'm honored when I get to be a part of one of the best days of a couple's life together.

Hello! My name is Mary and my husband is Erick. We started our own multimedia company three years ago, Que Vida! Studio, and quickly discovered that weddings are our favorite event to capture! I love hearing all of your love stories, through your vows, your friend's speeches and what you share with me. I love to capture the expression of that love through my lens and the things that make your relationship uniquely yours. The best way to contact us is directly through our website or Instagram. Hope we can be a part of your special day!

Oklahoma raised, Princeton educated, and founder of Portrait of a Young Couple, documenting how couples of all backgrounds and identities across the world live and love. I'd love to be a part of helping to capture you and your partner's love.

Hey there! I'm Natalie, a San Francisco based elopement and wedding photographer for couples who want a stress-free wedding celebration. I believe weddings should be focused on you and your partner having a great time. It's your wedding day, you should be enjoying it!

I’m JJ Ignotz, a wedding photographer based in The Bay Area. I specialize in capturing real, heartfelt moments and telling your unique love story. My approach blends timeless elegance with modern style, ensuring your photos remain beautiful for years to come. I take the time to understand your vision, so you feel relaxed and enjoy your day while I focus on the details that make your wedding truly special. Let’s create lasting memories and celebrate your love through authentic, stunning photography.

Welcome to Living Pictures, a vibrant collective of passionate photographers based in San Francisco. Our team consists of three lead photographers—Barbara, Ana, and Jason—and six talented associates including a videographers & a drone operator, all dedicated to capturing the beauty of personal moments through our lens. At Living Pictures, we believe that every photograph tells a story. Whether it’s a wedding, a couple’s special milestone, or a family gathering, we focus on creating authentic, heartfelt images that reflect your unique journey.

My professional background was cultivated in the field of architecture and design. But around 2010, my obsession with photography overcame my passion for architecture and I changed course. Through years of experience as a wedding photographer, I’ve developed a genuine love and appreciation for these emotional events. To me, weddings are emotionally-charged, symbolic celebrations. They often inspire pure expressions, words and feelings from the couple and their family and friends.

Storytelling photography that brings your story to life. There is a story to everything right? There is certainly one to your wedding and even to a portrait session. The in-between moments can be the best moments! Images tell a story and they are there for me to find. This isn’t one image. It is a series of images that provoke emotion and thought. This happens with trust and openness and I know I can only get this if you trust me and I am open enough for you to do that. When there is this intimacy, I can get to the heart of the images and that is when the storytelling photography happens.

As a photographer of life, love and beauty, Tara Arrowood does what she loves every day. She captures beauty in all things- people, animals, and spaces. Her main goal? It’s simply to make people happy. She uses her lens to show inner beauty, authentic emotions, and life’s precious/fleeting moments. Making people happy means giving them a different perspective, a different angle from which to see their most cherished moments in life. Tara offers photography and cinematography services for any sized wedding. Tell her your plans and she’ll create a schedule that includes everything to tell your story!

Jonathan Costello Photography has specialized in wedding, engagement, elopement, event, portrait, lifestyle, and adventure travel photography for over 25 years. Based in San Francisco, California and available worldwide, my goal is to offer you a seamless, joyful, and easy experience. I am incredibly fortunate that I've been able to capture the sweetest moments in people’s lives and in the most beautiful settings.

Onelove Photography is a family. We are a close-knit family of photojournalists in California. We tell stories with pictures and have and a whole lotta fun while doing it! Our team is known for consistency and publication quality. Over the last 10 years, our team has been regularly featured in publications and magazines worldwide.

For some unknown reason I have loved weddings since I was a kid. That’s the first thing. But then… I got married. And that is indescribable. So… if you happen to be here because you have met someone special, and you are making moves, CONGRATULATIONS! You really are in for the ride of a lifetime. So… my first photos? Yup. They were from a wedding! Unfortunately they took the human knee as their subject because I was short, because I was five years old. One auspicious day I brought a camera to a friends’ wedding. I partied. I had a fabulous time. Afterwards they told me I should have said something, my photos were better than the hired pro.

Lights, camera, candid! We're not in the business of creating over-edited Hollywood blockbusters and photos. Nope, we're all about capturing the essence of your special day with a refreshingly authentic touch. We bring the realness, the candid moments, and the relaxed vibes that make your wedding video and photo a true masterpiece. So, if you're ready to ditch the drama and embrace the beauty of simplicity, we're the dream team you've been searching for!

I fell in love with photography while I was living in Nairobi, Kenya for a few months. When I returned to Penn State, I decided to change my major to photojournalism! I started a portrait photography business in college and continued after graduation. Now, a full time wedding photographer living in San Francisco, I couldn't be more thankful for that trip to Kenya! It led me to my passion and has allowed me to live it out!

Hello, I’m Jim Lee — a fine art wedding photographer specializing in authentic documentary storytelling. Over the past 12 years, I’ve photographed 200+ weddings across 50+ national and international destinations, capturing refined compositions and genuine, emotional moments. Recognized as one of Junebug Weddings’ Best of the Best 50 photographers worldwide, I create timeless, cinematic images that preserve not only how your day looked, but how it truly felt — beautifully, honestly, and uniquely yours. It means so much to me to get to help you celebrate your relationship in a way that feels true to who you are.

i believe in capturing your day as it unfolds. documenting what is happening not dictating it. making sure those little detailed moments don’t go unnoticed. there is so much beauty to be told when you just let things happen as they will. i study what is in front of me, in real time — the people, the emotion, the light when it hits a certain way and then encapsulate it for you. i am deeply rooted in my feelings and want my images to reflect that as well as reflect the emotion of the day. my hope is that you can look back at your images and relive every loving moment.

I am a documentary and commercial photographer based in San Francisco, California, living amongst the fog with my little family that includes a wiener dog named Angus. One of my favorite childhood pastimes was flipping through the thick pages of my grandparents’ wedding album. I can still remember the smell of the leather binding, and the way the photographs curled up at the ends.

Originally from Thailand, I’ve been blessed to live my own love story. My wife Patta and I remember our own wedding day like it was yesterday. Four cities and two children later, I’m still an old-fashioned romantic.

And now the "dating website profile": My friends would probably describe me as a big happy goof ball, sentimental to a fault, and one suffering from FOMO (fear of missing out). I am drawn to challenges, seek adventure, and live for making people laugh. I cry at every wedding, have boxes filled with memorabilia dating as far back as 7th grade, and so many photo albums that you could stack them to the heavens. I believe all these pieces of me come out in my photography.

Hi there! We’re Annie and David, a husband-and-wife wedding photography team based in San Francisco. We started A Tale Ahead out of our mutual passion for capturing love and emotion through photography. Taking amazing pictures isn’t just about being in the right place at the right moment; it also means spending time getting to know all of our couples. We love hearing each and every love story. It warms our hearts and makes us smile. It also ensures your personalities shine through our lens and unfold into a beautiful picture that truly captures what you were feeling in the moment.

Kristin Lin is a San Francisco–based photographer drawn to the poetry of real connection and the timeless allure of classic films. Her work captures weddings and elopements with cinematic warmth and a quiet, intuitive rhythm and images that feel both artful and deeply human.