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Helping bay area marriers navigate the world of weddings, planning & photography with helpful tips and inspiration

You probably already know that the 4th Floor Galleries are available for private rental for wedding ceremonies at San Francisco City Hall. You are perhaps thinking of booking one of the 4th Floor balconies and want to get a little bit of info before doing do. First of all, welcome! I’m Zoe, one of the most […]

Your 2023 guide to 4th Floor Wedding Ceremonies at San Francisco City Hall

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February 15, 2022

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pandemic updates for san francisco city hall weddings - 2022

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If you’re looking for up-to-date information regarding wedding ceremonies at San Francisco City Hall, you’re in the right place! I’m a wedding photographer that shoots a large number of weddings in this iconic public building. I have a lot of updates, news and info to share with you, based on my knowledge and experience working […]

San Francisco City Hall Pandemic Wedding Updates 2022

January 21, 2022

The term ‘sneak peek’ gets thrown around a lot by wedding photographers, but few take the time to explain what it means and why you’d want one! What is a sneak peek? Most sneak peeks (or ‘sneak previews’) are delivered via the photographer’s preferred gallery delivery software, but some photographers may simply email them or […]

What is a sneak peek in wedding photography?

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January 19, 2022

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santa rosa wedding at pellegrini olivet lane winery

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Did you know you can get married at Pellegrini-Olivet Lane winery in Santa Rosa, CA? You may know it as a stunning yet affordable place to spend some time away from the busier parts of the Bay Area on a slow Saturday.  It’s a fabulous wedding venue in the heart of Sonoma County in the […]

Pellegrini-Olivet Lane Winery wedding photos

December 17, 2021

What do you do when you want two different events covered on your wedding day? Basically, when there’s a big gap in proceedings – morning ceremony and evening reception, for example? Every now and then, I get this question: We’re having an early wedding ceremony, then a gap in our day before our reception / […]

Split photography coverage – when you want non-continuous hours

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December 2, 2021

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best san francisco elopement photographer

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I’m Zoe and I’m a San Francisco elopement photographer! It’s truly a pleasure to meet you, I’m so glad you found me! By the end of this informative article, we will make sure we’re on the same page here and you’ll know whether I’m a photographer you want to reach out to for your upcoming […]

San Francisco Elopement Photographer

November 21, 2021

Let me level with you guys – as a wedding photographer I have a few pet peeves. One of them is this: You’re standing at the altar or the arch – the most sacred spot, gathered together with your nearest and dearest community. You’re a giddy mess of joy, nerves, excitement, a little sweat, happiness, […]

Inexpensive + beautiful wedding vow books

45 beautiful wedding vow books on Amazon affordable

November 16, 2021

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rainy wedding day ideas for san francisco weddings

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San Francisco is a great city to get married in, whether you’re doing a simple City Hall ceremony, eloping on the beach or something more elaborate at one of San Francisco’s gorgeous wedding venues. One thing you’ll notice is that San Francisco isn’t a city that has a lot of indoor or covered options when […]

What to do if it rains on your San Francisco wedding day

November 15, 2021

And now for something completely different! Who’s heard of a Holga camera? This is my Holga, a medium format 120 film camera from Hong Kong.  The Holga is known as a toy camera. It has an incredibly low-cost construction with a plastic meniscus lens (two spherical curved surfaces, convex on one side and concave on […]

Wedding photos taken with my Holga (old toy film camera)

Wedding photos taken with Holga 120 toy camera

September 5, 2021

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Zoe Larkin Photography is hiring associates in san Francisco bay area 2021

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Hey, awesome Bay Area togs!  Let me introduce myself if we haven’t already met. I’m Zoe and you’ve landed on my little business’ website! I’m looking for associate wedding photographers based in the San Francisco Bay Area.  An associate photographer is a professional photographer that shoots weddings instead of the business owner. Not to be […]

We are hiring associate (lead) photographers in the San Francisco Bay Area!

June 25, 2021

The wedding day goes by in such a blur – so follow these 5 practical tips to allow you to take it all in! Practice the art of ‘letting go’ and you’ll be rewarded with SO much that goes beyond that you may expect. Letting go – of everything – basically allows you to enjoy […]

5 actionable tips for ‘letting go’ on your wedding day

everything you need to know about minimizing stress on your wedding day - tips to savor the wedding day

May 24, 2021

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micro weddings in the bay area - photography, information and more

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Are you looking for a photographer for your San Francisco Bay Area micro wedding? You’re in the right place! My name is Zoe Larkin, and I’ve been specializing in micro weddings and intimate weddings since 2016.  In this article, I want to answer some questions you may have about the micro wedding trend,. I’ll share […]

Bay Area micro wedding photography

May 6, 2021

What is a first look?  A first look is when the couple sees each other for the first time on their wedding day. It’s typically a staged moment, orchestrated by the photographer. The first look is a chance for the couple to share a moment privately, to laugh, cry, share meaningful words and unveil their […]

What is a first look and why should you have one?

A first look is when the couple sees each other for the first time on their wedding day. It’s typically a staged moment, orchestrated by the photographer. The first look is a chance for the couple to share a moment privately, to laugh, cry, share meaningful words and unveil their wedding attire.

April 19, 2021

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Honest review of Tailwind Create, the new smart way of making Pinterest pins automatically using AI

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Are you curious about Tailwind’s latest feature, Tailwind Create? This nifty piece of software, available as a paid add-on of your Tailwind Plus plan, will actually make Pinterest pins for you – without you having to do the legwork of designing! I review the tool in this video below and take you through every step […]

Tailwind Create review and tutorial – make Pinterest pins automatically with AI

April 14, 2021

If you’re thinking of doing your engagement photography session at San Francisco’s stunning Lovers’ Lane location… seriously, just do it! It offers so much and is really photography-friendly.  In this blog post I’m going to showcase some of my favorite photos I’ve taken at Lovers’ Lane at the Presidio, as well as provide you with […]

Lovers’ Lane Engagement Photos, San Francisco

guide to getting your engagement or wedding photos done at lovers' lane, a presidio gem

April 5, 2021

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Are you new to Pinterest marketing? Looking for easy, free ways of scheduling your Pinterest pins so your boards gain maximum visibility? Woah, woah. Let’s back up a second. If you’re a Pinterest marketing beginner, you may not know why on earth you would need to schedule your pins. After all, Pinterest is a place […]

How to schedule Pinterest pins for free

April 2, 2021

Wondering how to write a positive review or testimonial for your awesome wedding photographer ; ) with a ton of sample templates you can use? If you’ve landed here it means either a) I sent you this link and you’re being very nice by humoring me, and opening it up.  And b) you’re also very […]

How to write the perfect review for your wedding photographer

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March 29, 2021

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How to use ImagenAI for fast, AI-powered Lightroom editing for pro photographers

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In my capacity as a wedding photography business owner, I’m always on the lookout for ways to cut down on the amount of time I’m at my desk. I’ve written extensively on this blog about the photo editing process that wedding photographers typically do. I’ve written posts on whether wedding photographers retouch photos, how photographers […]

A review of ImagenAI | A wedding photographer uses AI to edit photos

March 22, 2021

Livestreaming your wedding is totally a hot topic right now! I thought I would jump in with a blog post that’s useful so I could help you guys out. As a wedding photographer, I am often asked about livestreaming. And while I’ve thought about learning the skills, investing in professional equipment, hiring another member of […]

How and why to livestream your wedding (+ LoveStream review!)

everything you need to know about livestreaming your wedding with LoveStream from Bustld

March 11, 2021

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photos from crissy field, san francisco engagement photography location

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Looking for a San Francisco engagement photography location that TRULY has it all? Easily accessible, wide-ranging terrain and backdrops, combining beaches, unique architecture, flora & fauna together with epic views of the Golden Gate Bridge? Then Crissy Field is for you! It even made my 10 best photography locations in San Francisco! In this article, […]

Crissy Field Engagement Photos

March 8, 2021

We are a team of Bay Area wedding photographers that help you relax and savor your wedding day.

We blend an unobtrusive approach to capturing images with a directive, practical way of working.

The result? Efficiently-captured posed photos of all your people, plus all those darling couldn't-be-anticipated in-between moments!

San Francisco Bay Area wedding photographers

MOMENT CATCHERS, LIGHT CHASERS, photojournalists

Our goal is to create personal images with an intimate feel - images that evoke emotion and transport you back to the moment. 

In short, our images make memories last forever.

Looking for a wedding photographer that will honor your unique, beautiful story?

With over 400 weddings personally photographed by Zoe, hundreds of reviews on Yelp and Google, and over 350,000 words of inspiration and advice on the blog, we're the leading wedding photographers in the San Francisco Bay Area.

The house style encompasses the bold and tender, modern and timeless, edgy and romantic. 

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