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One of the first things our clients ask us about when we begin our SF City Hall wedding photography shoot<\/strong><\/a> is the entrance\/exit sign picture in the front of the building.\u00a0

They all ask: “Can we do the City Hall sign photo?”\u00a0 I always let them know that of course we will, but it is best to save it for last because we avoid having to go through building security twice.\u00a0 I remember one particular groom seemed agitated during our entire San Francisco city hall photography tour. After noticing his mood, I finally asked him if he was OK.\u00a0 He told me (frustratingly) he couldn’t understand why we were not taking a photo with the City Hall exit sign, but didn’t want to seem pushy so he said nothing.\u00a0 \u00a0Once I explained to him why we save it for last he felt a lot better.\u00a0 After talking to him at length, it seemed apparent that this is the only photo he really wanted! If you check out all of our City Hall Wedding Photography galleries,<\/a><\/strong> you will see that we always<\/strong> take this very important picture. Even when the front entrance is blocked off by some event, we can do it in the back. They have the same sign back there on the Van Ness side of the building, though not quite as fancy it still says “City Hall”. Just a little less gold and not so ornate, but still pretty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone Wants The City Hall Sign Photo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One thing that this experience has taught us is we should never leave out the city hall exit sign of our newlyweds photo collection. I see other couples struggling with the same issues, so now I just tell every bride and groom up front.\u00a0 We WILL take you to the City Hall Sign at the building entrance and get lots of pictures!\u00a0 I was starting to realize that this was becoming an issue for many of my clients.\u00a0 I think part of the problem is that most of our newlyweds think of that sign as the entrance to the building so they automatically assume we should start with the photo first.\u00a0 I certainly understand and agree with their concerns so I figure it is best to address it up front.

In the photos below, we have provided a few different ideas for posing in front of this famous San Francisco city hall location. There are so many ways to approach it and that is what makes it fun! Often times our newlywed couples have their own creative suggestions for this photo and we love that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Groom carrying the Bride out of San Francisco City Hall (over the threshold)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fun Ideas for City Hall Sign Wedding Pictures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many variations to this San Francisco city hall wedding ending shot.\u00a0 You can do a simple posed shot, a walking shot, or a celebration photo under the City Hall sign.\u00a0 No matter what we end up doing with each couple, I think it is important for this photo to say something about the bride and groom that is unique to them.\u00a0 Some couples want to be animated and be celebratory.\u00a0 Others prefer a more traditional posed image just simply looking the camera and smiling.\u00a0 Please understand that we will never force our couples to do anything silly or out of character for them.\u00a0 We make suggestions only, not demands.\u00a0 We want you to be comfortable with whatever poses we develop.

If you want to suggest something for your own ending “City Hall” photo, please do.\u00a0 We are always willing to listen to your ideas and suggestions.\u00a0 Our clients often come up with better ideas than ours for these final set of wedding pictures! Here is summary of some of the best ideas for the City Hall Entrance image. For more great ideas please check out our special article about How to Get Married At San Francisco city hall<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n