Choosing a wedding venue is an extremely daunting task, especially if you're on a budget. As a wedding photographer and planner, I have seen the best and worst of venues. From lavish ballrooms to rustic barns, I have been in charge of planning and photographing weddings in many different types of venues. Many couples can't afford typical luxury wedding venues which start at $20k per event, but don't worry - there are affordable wedding venues that allow you to have everything you need for a beautiful event without breaking the bank!
Read MoreWant to look like a movie star in your wedding photos? San Francisco City Hall, the Legion of Honor Museum, and the Palace of Fine Arts are three locations that offer beautiful backdrops for wedding photos.
Read MoreNothing is more romantic for an elopement than the Palace of Fine Arts. The Grecian architecture, surrounded by the most enchanting gardens San Francisco has to offer, makes you feel like you could find Aphrodite hiding beneath the columns. The Bohemian arch centered this gorgeous elopement ceremony while swans dipped in the pond behind.
Read MoreLove has a way of finding you in the most unexpected places. Not expecting an office romance, Ryan and Elizabeth met when they worked together at the same company. It wasn’t long before they started dating. They decided to take the big step, and they moved in together just as the pandemic was starting. They picked out their wedding date not knowing if they would be able to have their dream wedding because of the pandemic.
Read MoreLauren and Luis had decided to have a Zoom wedding in their apartment living room hosted by the County Clerk at San Francisco City Hall. When I arrived with my camera gear, Lauren had two of her dear friends helping her get ready in the spacious bathroom and Luis was fiddling around with the iPhone camera stands and the TV and laptops so that their family could be included in the wedding, and then have a toast together virtually from all over the world.
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