Things to consider on your wedding Day
Please feel free to always communicate your needs, whatever they may be.
Whatever the day brings, I’m ready to help and make this process stress free and easy. I also want you two to be ready too. I’m here to help you navigate your wedding day at San Francisco city hall. My main goal for your day is making sure - you two enjoy your time.
If you've spent a good amount of time on some of the details and these are important to you, such as your florals, invites, heirloom jewelry, gifts and the like - I'm happy to photograph these when we have time either before your ceremony appointment or afterwards.
Also - if there are any changes made to your timeline or new additions to your day, please keep me in the loop!
First Looks
If you two decided to have a first look where you two see each other before the ceremony - then remember to make the most of this time together.
Sure I’ll be there capturing the sweet moment too- but really take the time to savor it and each other. Ignore me ;)
Your Ceremony
When it comes to your ceremony - take your time! Soak it in. Take a deep breath. Cherish this moment. Make note of this when you share your first kiss as a married couple! TAKE YOUR TIME! When you get up there -take a look at your partner and also take a look at all the lovely people that are there for the two of you.
Don't be afraid to hold hands while you two are up there too and if you can’t quite reach for each other’s hands, then you need to scoot in a little closer to each other ;) You don't have to stand too far apart. Remember to also hand off your bouquet to your designated person - whether they are up there with you or seated in front of you.
After the ceremony, when you walk back down the aisle (if you’ve booked the 4th floor gallery or mayor’s balcony) - feel free to stop at the last row of guests for a nice wide shot of the two of you and all your guests behind cheering you on! If you are holding your wedding at the Rotunda, still give a cheers at the end and we’ll start to take photos of you and your guests in their tears and smiles.
Family Photos
Immediately after your ceremony, we’ll get into photographing some family + group photos.
Then once family photos are complete, we’ll take your couple portraits around city hall.
Pro tip: If you’d like a little more privacy and will be more comfortable taking photos as a couple without any onlookers, even though they are your family. Let your family & friends know they can leave to wander city hall and we’ll meet them at the steps for that iconic photo under the city hall sign outside. If you don’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings by doing this - just let me know and you can throw me under the bus and I can be the meanie and give them a time to meet us when we are finished with your portraits :)
COuple Portraits
After family photos, we’ll get started with your couple portraits and depending on your booked coverage, this may include film photos, and or even an additional location after city hall.
Film photography
Film photography
The classic Grand Exit
Before the end of our coverage at San Francisco city hall, we’ll take that iconic photo in front of the glass doors underneath the city hall sign. If you have some friends and family with you - it’s always great
