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About Your SF City Hall Wedding Photographers

We have been photographing weddings at San Francisco City Hall for over 12 years with 900+ marriages to our credit. Our combined weddings photographed in the Bay Area total over 1,900! At this point, we know San Francisco City Hall like the back of our hands. We have a complete understanding of where to take you and the best time of the day for beautiful light and less crowds. Perhaps even more important, when things get crazy at city hall because of special events or other unexpected occurrences, we still manage to produce great wedding pictures.

We can also walk you through the entire marriage check-in process and help with the selection of your ceremony location. In short, we provide you with more than just exceptional photographs, we act as your personal city hall wedding consultants and planners. We have the expertise and years of experience to provide this level of assistance. Plus we love helping out!

This full-service approach allows you to just relax and enjoy your special day and let your San Francisco city hall wedding photographers do all the work. We are happy to provide this complete type of service and have been doing it this way for years. This service can be utilized anytime either before, during, or after your wedding day. You can take advantage of this benefit even if you do NOT book us for your wedding. For more planning guides check out our helpful hints for evaluating SF City Hall Wedding Pictures.

Experts in Capturing the Beauty of SF City Hall

We love to capture the emotion and beauty of your brief stay at San Francisco city hall through wedding pictures. Your wedding is one of the most important days of your lives and we treat it that way. If there are any issues on your special day we will work with you to fix them. We pride ourselves in getting involved when needed and becoming part of your wedding support team. Our experts have the goal of making this the most incredible day of your lives. We are honored to be a part of your celebration and enjoy learning more about each and every couple. Michael is also often joined by Bianca or Lilly who both provide exceptional talent and posing ideas. Lilly adds her special photographic perspective and Bianca is our expert stylist and will make the newlyweds look as good as can be. I always try to choose the helper that is most appropriate for my client's individual needs. If we know our bride is going to have a long train or veil I would normally have Bianca help. If on the other hand we need a second photographer because there are multiple things going on I will then usually bring Lily. Especially for Wedding reception coverage.

Stable Team of Wedding Photography Professionals

We have a very stable photography team that has been together for many years. This helps you feel comfortable with the knowledge that we will deliver the types of photos you see on this site. Toni has also been with us for many years (over 10!). A large amount of the photos displayed on this site belong to our team of wedding photographers. About 80% were photographed by Michael and the rest by various and current team members (mostly Toni and Lilly). In addition to these photography assistants, we have recently added Bianca Semeraro who already has assisted at many city hall weddings. Bianca is our stylist and posing expert and will be our primary coordinator for Quinceanera Photographer sessions. Toni is currently travelling and is not available for a while.

I do feel like we have a consistent style that runs across all of our SF city hall associate wedding photographers. We really try to focus on the architecture. At the same time, each of our associate photographers brings their own unique style and posing ideas. One of the questions we are always asked is, who will photograph my wedding? The answer is simple, unless otherwise agreed to in writing, Michael will photograph your SF city hall wedding. He is always the main photographer.

Wedding Photography Style - Relaxed and Fun

Our wedding photography style is easy-going and comfortable, we don't run you all over the building at a super fast pace. Instead, we let you stop and "smell the roses", taking in the beauty of the building while making sure we obtain creative and romantic pictures of you both. It is important to enjoy your time during the wedding photography session. We are also eager to discover some of your favorite things about San Francisco City Hall as a wedding venue. Some couples ask us to focus on the architecture of the building, while others want more romantic and close up photography. Either way, we give you some of both, but tailor it to fit your individual preferences. As San Francisco City Hall wedding photographers we realize that our main role is to provide you with the types of photos you want regardless of the style.

We want your final result to incorporate both traditional and artistic/photojournalistic pictures. The whole emphasis is to make sure you both have a great San Francisco city hall wedding experience. Obviously, you will love the pictures as well, but it is important to have fun on your wedding day. Your memories of this special day should be positive. We truly believe that your photos will also benefit from this positive approach.

One of the things that sets us apart from many other wedding photographers is that we involve the couple in our art. We talk to you during the shoot and ask you questions, involving you in the process. If you are the type that would rather just sit back and relax and have your pictures taken, that's great too! We will work within your own guidelines and preferences to make sure that this is the perfect shoot for you. The important thing is that you receive the type of wedding photography you expect. Before we finish our SF city hall wedding photography tour, I always ask the couple if there was anything important that we missed. Not surprisingly, we often get some great ideas after asking this question!

Meet our City Hall Wedding Photography Team...

About Michael, San Francisco City Hall Wedding PhotographerMichael, Wedding Photographer


Lilly James - San Francisco city hall wedding photographerLilly, Assistant Photogapher


Bianca Semeraro - Quince Coordinator and Wedding assistantBianca, Stylist and Quince


To learn more about us please read our Bios:

Mike Bio Details - Toni Bio Details - Lilly Bio Details - Bianca Bio Details

It's All About You!

Every website you see has an "About Us" page and our site is no different. Clients want to know as much as possible about the company and the people before they put down their hard earned money. While we acknowledge the importance of this, what really should be emphasized is not all of our awards and accolades. Instead, the client should know how THEY will be treated and how THEY will benefit from all of our confident words and accomplishments. We do this by asking our brides and grooms what specific things they want from their city hall wedding photographer. We don't just dictate to them the photography plan for the day. Yes, we do have a vision for each San Francisco city hall wedding, but if our vision does not match yours then you won't be happy with the results. Listening to your preferences and concerns is one of the things we do best.

Your Photographic Vision is Also Important

As mentioned, we ask questions and discover YOUR vision and potential ideas. We want this photo shoot to be about You! Some of our clients tell us that they really would prefer to not be involved in this process. We have no problem with that approach either, but we just always make sure to be aware of client preferences when needed. We want to encourage your involvement, but we do not require it. As always, we fit our style to match what you want. It's amazing how frequently our clients tell us something very important they want from their photo shoot and we are able to quickly incorporate it. Examples include personal items of importance such as lockets attached to bouquets or a borrowed ring or other heirloom. Anything that is significant in your lives can be included in the photos. Just don't forget to tell us that you have it with you!

We have also recently discovered that not everyone sees San Francisco city hall the same way. Some of the things that we overlook are prized by others. It is important to make sure we are aware of the these alternative ways of appreciating city hall in San Francisco. One example of this is the old clock up on the wall by the Mayor's Balcony. For years, I barely noticed it, but then we started realizing that our couples wanted it included in the city hall wedding pictures.

Pre-Wedding Photography Consultation

If you want to schedule a pre-wedding consultation to discuss your preferences and vision, just let us know. We are happy to take the time to meet with you and share ideas. Frequently, this "meeting" is done over the phone and that works fine! Some of our best San Francisco city hall photo shoots were accomplished with major input from the couple. Don't be afraid to step on our toes, we welcome your input and creativity! Another way to meet with us prior to your wedding is to actually get together at San Francisco city hall before your wedding date for an exchange of ideas. This works out well because we can actually take you to our favorite spots and then receive your input. We only ask that you work with us to set a date for this meeting when we already have a wedding at SF city hall. This usually is not too difficult because we are there so frequently. Averaging about 2 times per week.

If you are interested in this "in-person consultation" please email us after you book and we can plan a meeting. We will take you on a pre-wedding San Francisco city hall tour that will be similar to where we will go for your photos on your actual wedding day. Plus you can enjoy another day checking out the beauty of SF City Hall! We also offer an abundance of helpful information on how to get married at SF City Hall including this helpful guide for city hall weddings.

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Calm and Expertise at San Francisco City Hall

Our 20+ years as SF city hall wedding photographers ensures that you will have a stress-free day. We do everything in our power to make your wedding day enjoyable. Your final photos will reflect the fact that you were relaxed and had a great time at your own city hall wedding. This is more important than great poses and backgrounds. In addition, we have seen it all at San Francisco city hall so nothing phases us! Many of our couples tell us that working with us was the best part of their day. My uncle once owned a successful catering business in Marin County and his motto was "Be a guest at your own wedding". We want to provide you with this same sort of service. We will calmly take care of every detail that we can to make your wedding day the best it can be.

Example of How an Experienced Wedding Professional Can Help

Recently, we were preparing for another San Francisco city hall wedding when we found out that the building was going to be closed due to a water main break. Our couple was very distressed to discover that the County Clerk was going to cancel their wedding and would have to reschedule at some future date. Toni and I immediately shifted into high gear and started asking questions, trying to figure out a way around this unfortunate turn of events. To make a long story short, through our contacts in the County Clerk's office we managed to figure out a way for the couple to still have their wedding.

There was still one more hurdle to jump, however. The County Clerk mandated that the couple could only have 2 people with them when reentering the building. This, of course was a huge problem because they had all 4 parents in attendance. Despite our begging and pleading, the San Francisco security guard would not let them in. Toni took matters into her own hands and after a long discussion with one of our favorite SF Police officers, the couple was allowed entrance with all 4 parents! We were then able to incorporate the other guests into the photos outside of city hall and everyone was happy.

This is the type of service you can expect from an experienced professional San Francisco city hall wedding photographer. Another reason it pays to work with us, is our contacts at City Hall. Without this, we may not have been able to accomplish what we did in the above example.

Our San Francisco City Hall Mission Statement

We are committed to providing our clients with an exceptional "wedding photography experience". For us, it's not just about providing our client's with great photos. We want them to thoroughly enjoy the process from beginning to end. Why? Because as everyone knows, wedding photography is a big part of any couple's wedding day. We feel it is our duty to make sure that we do what we can to make it a great day for everyone involved. We do this by not being stressed and maintaining a friendly demeanor. In addition, we always are courteous to all of your guests. If you love your photos, but didn't enjoy the process, your memories will reflect this. We never let this happen! When you look at your city hall wedding album 15 years from now, the photos should evoke happy memories. Otherwise, what's the point? We also make sure to custom design our wedding shoot with your preferences in mind. This ensures a happy customer and no misunderstandings. We understand that your wedding day is not about your photographers, but we should not be a negative factor either.

Exceptional Nikon Camera Equipment

We shoot with Nikon equipment and use some of the sharpest lenses ever produced. We use fast prime lenses (35mm 1.8. 85mm 1.4, 50mm 1.4, and 180mm 2.8) When necessary for speed of use, we also incorporate our Nikon professional zoom lenses including a 24-70 2.8 and my favorite for city hall: The 16-35 4.0 Nikon VR lens which we use for architecture shots with minimal distortion. We use remote lighting to bring in soft light, but also take advantage of the beautiful natural light at San Francisco City Hall. We use high powered Off-Camera lighting (Profoto B10X) to give your images a more professional look with dramatic dimension. Our Camera bodies include a Nikon mirrorless Z6 II, D780, D800E, and a D4s. We carry a full compliment of back up equipment, including flashes, camera bodies and extra lenses. We are always upgrading our camera equipment to make sure we possess the latest innovations and technology.

We acknowledge that exceptional professional wedding photography really isn't about the quality of the equipment so we don't obsess about it. The important thing is that you as our customer can be confident that we have today's latest technology and are not operating with old cameras that are technologically inferior. As time goes on, we will continue to update our camera equipment to make sure we have the latest and greatest equipment. In fact, we have just added a Nikon Mirrorless camera to take advance of this newer technology. Lilly uses a 24-120 mm lens to get her close to our subjects to enable her to catch those special moments and expressions. I will often take more panoramic shots, trying to bring in the beautiful architecture. On a side note, despite all of these great new and innovative cameras available, Michael grew up with older camera technology which helps him to better understand settings and adjustments. Even the best technology can't handle every situation without some help from the pro.

SF City Hall Approved Wedding Vendor

We are a San Francisco City Hall approved "featured" wedding vendor. This means we have submitted the appropriate paperwork and meet or exceed the necessary insurance coverage (for private events). We were hand selected by the San Francisco city hall event staff for inclusion in their new marketing brochure. In addition, we supplied all of the wedding photos that were used in the brochure! We have solid contacts with the event staff at San Francisco City Hall which often helps us do our job more effectively.

We are often tipped off to coming events and attractions at SF city hall that could disrupt our photo shoot. This knowledge might allow us to bring the bride and groom, for example, to the Grand Staircase before we normally would because we have heard that it is being closed off later in the day. This approval also allows us to photograph Saturday Courthouse weddings where the guidelines are much stricter. The Events department will not allow city hall wedding photographers to work on Saturday events unless they are fully qualified, insured, and registered with City Hall.

We meet all of those criteria and are one of the few photographers allowed to shoot Saturday weddings without additional approval. This makes the process of booking the venue easier for you with no worries. Saturday weddings allow you to invite a much larger number of guests and they all can be seated In addition, you get to have the whole building to yourselves. We always make sure to follow all of the SF city hall photography rules.

Professional Lighting at SF City Hall

Let's talk a little more about lighting. We are often asked by clients: "Why do you carry that big light around city hall with you?" Then they will point to so many of the other photographers at city hall walking around with just a camera body without even a small flash unit. Isn't the natural light at San Francisco City Hall beautiful? Everyone says it is. Well here are the facts... Sometimes there is NO light at city hall! Sometimes it's foggy outside (foggy in San Francisco?). We have walked into City Hall for a late afternoon wedding in the winter and it actually appeared dark in the building. So how does a wedding photographer combat that? What if they want to shoot straight into a blown out window, but have no lighting equipment. The answer.... they can't! At least not successfully. You will get nothing but a silhouette in most cases.

Some City Hall wedding photographers are victims of great camera technology. Just because you can shoot in these types of dark conditions with today's cameras doesn't mean you always should. There are many different circumstances at SF city hall that call for some sort of lighting support. With the latest cameras you usually WILL get a properly exposed picture at city hall, but will it be properly lit?

The answer to all these potential problems is professional lighting, mostly off-camera. We use soft lighting with our off-camera lighting and also bounce our on-camera flashes off of the nice neutral walls at SF city hall during the ceremony. Doing this turns San Francisco city hall into our own private photography studio. Yes, we offer our clients studio quality photographs no matter what the weather outside is or how late in the evening the wedding happens to be. When the natural light is beautiful, you can bet we use it, but when we want to get a dramatic photo with the backdrop of the amazing 4th floor gallery giant window, we use our "Profoto" off-camera lights.

Check out the lighting in most of our photos, you will note that it almost always appears soft and not "flashy". If you have any questions about lighting, please call us or send us an email. The right type of lighting is what sets the professional wedding photographers apart from everyone else. If you can tell from the photo that a wedding photographer used a flash, then you need to find a different company. Harsh shadows and shiny faces should not be part of your final wedding album.

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San Francisco Testimonials

"I'm rarely photogenic but with Mike and Toni posing us and capturing us at the right angles, we couldn't be more thrilled with the results. In addition, their price was more reasonable than other SF city hall photographers."

Kate and Jon - Yelp Review


"They truly captured the day for us and I can't say or praise them enough for making it special. Providing us with so many photos that we are able to share with family and friends and enjoy for years to come. Thank you Mike and Toni!!"

Joseph and Michael - Yelp Review


"Mike and Toni were so much more than just our photographers as they helped with knowing the order of what to do to register and locations. It was literally like we had a couple of wedding planners meaning we could relax and enjoy."

Kevin and Farrah - Yelp Review

"Absolutely wonderful! As a passionate photographer myself, I had browsed a lot before choosing my wedding photographer and I made the right choice with Mike and Toni. Look no further. I have been a very demanding customer, organizing my entire wedding from London and yet they have been incredibly helpful, arranging phone calls and trading emails to make sure everything was perfect, and it was."

Anna and Michael - Yelp Review

Top Rated Wedding Photographer on Yelp

As of July, 2024 we are the highest rated San Francisco city hall wedding photographer. You will find Yelp's Top 10 lists at the beginning of most Google searches these days. So if you click on that result, it will take you right to Yelp's current list of city hall photographers (or whatever you are currently searching for). Our rankings could fluctuate and we will keep checking to make sure it doesn't change. Please understand that Yelp's rankings can be a bit arbitrary and really don't amount to a true third party endorsement that promises you have found the best city hall wedding photographer. We are definitely not trying to say that Yelp actually can evaluate Photography talent. But it IS an honor to be mentioned in the top results and it shows that we are competitive and continue to obtain top notch and recent reviews from our clients.

One thing that is for certain, you cannot receive a high ranking, if you have no reviews. We just happen to have all 5 star reviews! When looking at Yelp Reviews from our city hall wedding photography company and others, be sure to focus more on the written details in the review and not just the rating. It is much more important to make sure your selected wedding photographer matches your style and vision and treats customers in a manner that you prefer. Rankings are so subjective anyway, but listening to details from actual former customers can be helpful. You need to understand the city hall photographer's style and process to fully know if you are obtaining the perfect professional for you.

Wedding Photographer's Protection and Safety Issues

Ask perspective wedding photographers if they have liability insurance. Not important? It definitely is. What if something gets broken during your event and the photographer is to blame but can't pay. Who do you think will be stuck with the bill? We carry a 1 million dollar insurance policy with a major California Insurance company. This is required, by the way, at certain San Francisco city hall events. If you have your wedding on a Saturday or have a high level reserved wedding with beverage service, your photographer will be required to possess the appropriate insurance coverage. You should not take chances with hiring an underinsured SF city hall wedding photographer. It also lets you know that we are well established wedding photography company with the credibility that comes along with being fully insured.

Photo Digital Image Back up System

When you book that seemingly bargain "professional wedding photographer" have you asked them about their image file back-up system? Do you wonder if they use off-site back ups? Ask them, it's expensive and if they are a new company they may not have it. We back up all of your files 5 different ways, but the off-site is the most important. See below for details on our advanced back up system:

  1. We shoot the entire wedding on 2 SD cards with one of them serving as a back up.
  2. After loading your images on to our Computer for editing purposes, we temporarily keep the back up SD card until you have the images in your possession. We pull it out of the camera and store it safely.
  3. Once your image files are edited, they are placed on an external back-up drive indefinitely.
  4. Your image files also remain on our main hard drive for 1 year (2 on-site locations for 1 year).
  5. The moment your image files are loaded on to our computer, they simultaneously are backed up to an off-site location. Some people refer to this as "cloud" back up. This protects your image files in case of fire, theft or damage. Your images are on the cloud! This type of back up is vital!
  6. When we upload your digital images to your online viewing site, the files are sent there with full resolution. This creates still another off-site temporary back-up which lasts for 18 months.
  7. When it is all said and done, we have 2 permanent back ups in our possession, one off-site and one one on-site. This is AFTER you have received the image files and stored them for you own use. We obviously hope that you take good care of your image files as well after you receive them. We strongly suggest that you create your own back-up on and off-site for all of your precious images, not just the wedding.

Are these measures taken by other professional SF city hall wedding photographers? Certainly! Many of them are very careful with the image files and have suitable backup systems similar to ours. Do ALL professional photographers have a system as redundant as ours? You can be the judge, but I encourage you to ask the right questions when you interview a perspective wedding photographer. I recently had a potential client very politely get back to me telling me that they were NOT going to book me because they found someone else with a lower price. Of course I had to wonder if they used other criteria to determine this all-important choice. Either way, one thing remains clear.... A good back-up system is more valuable then saving 50 bucks on a cheaper and inexperienced photographer. if they do not have off-site back up, I wouldn't take a chance on them. It's your wedding. Enough said.


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About Michael - Owner and Founder

When I look at other wedding photographer's "about" pages they often seem to be just a list of accomplishments, awards, accolades and so forth. Some of them can be so self serving that it can make you ill. But I guess in some ways, that is the point. There is no harm in listing your strengths and how you fit into the needs of the client, but I strongly feel that there is so much more that needs to be conveyed to perspective brides and grooms. This is why I put this particular section in my very extensive "about" page at the very bottom. When I look at anyone I desire to do business with, I want to know more about them than just their awards. I am not interested in reading paragraph upon paragraph of bragging and boasting. Nor do I want to read about how great this person thinks they are. I just read a particular "About Section" from a wedding photographer in New York and while her credentials were amazing and extensive, her self proclamations left me cold. Why would I want to hire this person? The answer is, I wouldn't. There is more to being a successful wedding photographer at San Francisco city hall or anywhere else for that matter. We offer photography mentoring and training to the public at reasonable rates.

Wedding photography is a people business and we try to connect with all of our clients in a personal way. We have made life long friends from our past brides and grooms and we still keep in touch. In my opinion, the photos on the website should speak for themselves. Look at them and research them to see if they speak to you. Check out the technique, the lighting and the posing. If you find that person's work compelling, then that is really all you need to know about their actual work. The awards barely matter. The next step is to contact the wedding photographer and speak to them. See if there is a connection and if you are on the same page from a business perspective and personality stand point. If you do NOT like the work, move on and check out the next wedding photographer on your list. In some cases, you might even want to request a personal meeting or at the very least, a conference call. We are happy to do both.

Artistic Beginnings for Michael

I started photography at the age of 12 shortly after my father passed away and I inherited his Nikon professional rangefinder camera. For those of you unfamiliar with the term "rangefinder" it refers to an older style of pro camera where you did not look through lens, but through a separate viewfinder. Focus was done by bringing together a split image in the center of the viewing screen or other similar means. My mother, Laura Odegard was an accomplished SF Bay Area artist and her work inspired me to try to find my own creative talent. My mom, a true San Franciscan, was painting Victorian homes in the 1960's during the "Hippie" era in our Haight/Ashbury neighborhood. Looking back at all the art books I scribbled in (and ruined) as a child, I remember how disappointed I was that I couldn't draw like her. Obviously, my artistic talent was going to come in a different way.

Finding an Artistic Outlet in Photography

Obtaining my dad's camera was just the thing to help me find my artistic outlet. He was such a gifted photographer and I thought to myself that this is something I can do! Right away, I started taking photos of everything around me including people. Of course many of the photos were photojournalistic in nature, but I later started learning more about professional posing and how to make my subjects look their finest. I frequently look back at those portraits I took many years ago and realize how far I have come, but also how much fun I had back then.

Influence from Friends in Photography

In elementary school I made a good friend named John Pugh who eventually became a very famous mural artist. From an artistic standpoint, John did everything well. He could draw, paint, and he was adept with a camera. He introduced me to the idea of photography as art and not just a fun way to record events. I remember going over to his house one morning and he showed me his black and white photography darkroom. Once I saw the magic that occurred in that room, I was hooked for life! I immediately tore our garage apart and built my own professional photography darkroom. I purchased a Beseler 23c Enlarger, the chemicals and trays and began printing my own photographs.

Putting myself through College as a Part-Time Photographer

I used the skills I learned in the Darkroom to help put myself through college. I was a photographer for the Sports Information Department at USF and the Photo Editor for the school newspaper, "The Foghorn". Both positions were paid and both required Darkroom work. I had always wanted to run my own business so instead of majoring in photography I decided to become a Business Major at the University of San Francisco. Towards the end of my education at USF, one of the couples who lived in the dorms asked me to photograph their wedding. This was the start of my long career in wedding photography. The combination of business background and hands-on photography experience served me well as I opening my own studio.

Obtaining the Right Type of Education

I would strongly recommend to any aspiring professional wedding photographer to consider majoring in Business and not necessarily just in photography. You can learn all about photography by reading books and attending workshops. Working for other photographers is also a great way to learn the craft. Many well established pro wedding photographers will allow you to assist them at events while working as an intern allowing you first hand experience in the craft. It is a well known fact that most artists that don't succeed in business can partially attribute it to a lack of understanding of how to run their company.

Focus on People Photography and Weddings

There was always something about portrait and wedding photography that particularly inspired me. Like any good photographer, I enjoyed taking vacation scenery landscape photos, but I was always more drawn to photographs of human subjects. Through High School and College, I asked girlfriends to model for me so I could practice my portrait taking craft. This constant practice assisted me in becoming a better picture taker, especially portrait work. Why did I choose wedding photography instead of many of the other areas I could have pursued? People always seem to be happy at weddings and even though there is some stress involved, it is easily overshadowed by the joy felt by everyone involved on this special day. I love being an integral part of it!

How To Ask the Right Questions When Searching

We understand that it can get frustrating and confusing to spend so much time looking through website after website when searching for the perfect SF city hall wedding photographer. We know that you read these "About" sections with the goal of learning more about your potential photographer. We highly recommend that, by the way. It is a great way to find out more about your wedding photographer from a more personal standpoint. Here are some of the right and wrong kinds of questions to ask when interviewing possible photographers for your wedding:

Good Questions to ask the Wedding Photographer

  • How long have you been shooting weddings at SF City Hall?
  • How do you handle the Lighting challenges in the building?
  • What's your philosophy in creating great wedding pictures?
  • What happens if there are events going on and floors are closed?
  • Describe your Back-up system

Not So Good Questions to ask the Wedding Photographer

  • How many photos will we receive?
  • What kind of equipment do you use?
  • When will we get our pictures?

Believe me, I understand why some of these "not so good questions" are asked. These are things you should definitely know, but should these types of questions be the reason you hire someone? No, not in my opinion. My point is, that the "not so good questions" really tell you very little about your wedding photographer and the type of images you might expect. The "good questions" will help you to really know more about the photographer than can be conveyed by simply looking at sample images and prices.

Find the Right City Hall Wedding Photographer for you!

Wedding photography is like no other service in the event industry. As brides and grooms, you will spend your entire wedding day with your photographer. It is SO important that you get along with them and have fun. Obviously the end result is equally important, but do you want to spend your entire wedding day with a person you can't stand? I think the answer is obvious.

So there is little more I need to say "about me" other than this.... Read my Yelp reviews and you will see that we get more compliments about us as people than anything else. Of course, they love our work or they would not have taken the time to give us a great review, but I think it is important to see the emphasis on the relationship and the experience. Make sure the work matches your personal style and then figure out if your photographer is the right PERSON for you. If you are not sure, just ask us. We will be honest and forthcoming about out potential to work well together.

"Wedding photography is a people business"

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