This was a fun, energetic, upbeat, "couldn't stay still for long", and at the same time emotional ceremony and session on a Friday afternoon.
Thanks for the great shoot! Another successful San Francisco City Hall Wedding!
When we have free time after a wedding at City Hall we like to explore the surrounding areas. I happened to find an amazing store right at the edge of Hayes Valley called PALOMA. The owner and resident master craftsman Larry is not only friendly, he let me hang out inside the shop the whole afternoon just watching him work on things. His specialty is hand-stitched leather goods from wallets to travel bags. The selection of material is amazing and he will walk you through the entire process. I ended up getting a new leather tote bag that is buttery-soft and a wallet. Check them out sometime.
PALOMA 112 Gough Street SF, CA 94102 415.666.2269
A lovely couple from Atlanta. We had a great time working with you!
Another lovely couple who made the trip to San Francisco from Oklahoma. Congratulations!
Every time we get to photograph someone it's also a chance to make new friends. I am proud to say I have two new ones who traveled from Southern California to get married here in San Francisco. Hanging out with April and Mark was so much fun. Thanks you two!!!
Thank you so much for a wonderful shoot you two!
Our wedding shoot turned into an afternoon of hanging out. Congrats you two!
Best wishes to the newlyweds from SFCH Photo!
Great time with the local couple, congrats to the newlyweds!
Photos at City Hall and on location in SF. Great time with the lovely out of state couple, congrats from SFCH Photo!
We also specialize in on-location shoots in San Francisco. Just tell us what you would like to see in the background and we can dig into our list of cool locations to photograph you. Rates start at $250 for one-hour. This photo was taken in the Marina District.
Of all the times I have come here to photograph today was the only day I happened to see this ray of light on the bottom of the grand staircase. The bride was having an iced coffee and I thought hey, why not? On top of all that there are no people in the background which in itself is a rarity for a picture on the stairs. Hope you like it!
This was the first time I photographed anyone from Iceland. What a lovely young couple!
Just a friendly reminder that we do make lovely Wedding Photography Albums, here are some samples for you to look at. Our standard album size is 6" x 9" and up to 200 images at a cost of $250.
It's easy to get wrapped up in all of the details of your wedding day. From finding the right dress to the perfect pair of cuff links, every little thing matters so much. But when you are all dressed and ready what is the best way to make it to the City and City Hall without causing undue stress and hardship on yourself and your guests.
Here are some tips to try and alleviate this confusion.
Public Transportation (BART, Muni, etc.)
If you have a morning ceremony it can get very, very busy on the commute into the city. If you are driving from the East Bay or the Peninsula the drive can easily become a two-hour plus nightmare if you don't leave very early. If you can take BART in we highly-recommend this option as you can exit at Civic Center and walk to City Hall in less than ten minutes. No worries about finding a parking space, or feeding the meter. You can arrive at City Hall early and change in one of the private bathrooms they have. Yes it is decidedly less romantic than driving away into the sunset but you can't beat the practicality.
Private Transportation (Your car)
Well if you know San Francisco traffic during the week then you know trying to get into the City from 7am to around 11:30am can be really bad. Even if we have a shoot at 10am, we still leave the house before 6am to cross the bridge before traffic gets insane. I know this sounds a little silly, arriving hours before the shoot and just sitting around. In fact, we like to arrive early as we can snag parking at a cheaper rate (more on this later), grab a leisurely breakfast, and double-check gear and appointments all before 8am. I have seen firsthand what it is like to get to the toll crossing before 6am and breeze through, and go 15 minutes later when it seems like every commuter in the Bay is trying to get across the bridge. Those few minutes can mean a difference of over an hour in commute time.
Car Service (Uber, Lyft, etc.)
I love to be driven around. It's so carefree and helps me to relax. Taking an Uber from your hotel to City Hall is one of the best and most convenient ways to get to your ceremony. You don't need to worry about parking fees and feeding the meter, you just get dropped off in front and you are good to go. If you are staying in the City proper, this is one of the best ways to get to City Hall.
Each month we have the privilege of photographing more and more couples from around the world. Mr. and Mrs. Williams traveled all the way from South Africa to San Francisco to get married at City Hall. Lovely couple and a great session.
