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Planning a wedding? Here are the 20 most common regrets couples have about their big day – and how to avoid them. I compiled this list myself from years of stalking Reddit, wedding planning podcasts, Instagram, TikTok, and other online research, as well as learning directly from the 500+ weddings Iāve photographed. Donāt make these […]
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San Francisco City Hall is a breathtaking architectural marvel that has become one of the most sought-after wedding venues in the Bay Area. Every year, thousands of couples choose to get married within its stunning marble halls, grand staircases, and ornate rotunda. But not all City Hall weddings are created equal! While civil ceremonies are […]
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In this blog post and accompanying video, I hope to share with you everything you need to know about civil ceremonies at San Francisco City Hall. Iām a wedding photographer whoās photographed around 400 ceremonies, specifically within this building, so Iāve seen a thing or two about how it all works. If you prefer to […]
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Hereās the thing about weddings: everyoneās got advice. Your mom insists you need a receiving line. Your best friend swears by their wedding planner. And donāt even get me started on what Pinterest thinks you should do. But after photographing hundreds of weddings, Iāve noticed something interesting. The most beautiful, memorable celebrations often ignore the […]
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What’s our FAVORITE reception venue for a meal after your San Francisco City Hall ceremony? Thereās nowhere better than the Wayfare Tavern! This cozy, old-world restaurant has long been a San Francisco staple, chosen by countless couples for their post-City Hall celebration meal. Think Barbary Coast-speakeasy-meets-British-pub. History rubs shoulders with modernism here, giving it a […]
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I’m delighted to introduce to you my favorite hotels in San Francisco that are fit for your the night before (and after) your San Francisco City Hall wedding ceremony! These primarily 4- and 5-star hotels are ideal in terms of their location, amenities offered and high standard of excellence. Whether you live in the Bay […]
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Weāre diving into 34 of the best San Francisco wedding venues here on the Zoe Larkin Photography blog. Oh Lord, there are just SO many amazing wedding venues! In a city known for being dynamic, fun and innovative, is it any wonder that the places to get married in San Francisco are so varied and […]
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Hey friends! Phew, I’ve been blogging like crazy for a minute, and I thought it would be fun (and a good idea) to create one centralized resource page with all of my favorite FREE blog posts for couples who are planning their weddings. Organization, yay! I’ve been blogging about wedding planning and wedding photography for […]
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Planning your San Francisco City Hall ceremony and need a guiding hand? In this article, Iām going to guide you through how to create the perfect SF City Hall timeline for your wedding. Because seamless, stress-free wedding days donāt just happen, theyāre planned! There are numerous benefits to creating your timeline, no matter how casual […]
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Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I also commend you on your excellent taste – you won’t regret choosing San Francisco City Hall as your wedding venue. This iconic building, with its exquisite Beaux-Arts architecture and remarkable history, serves as a breathtaking and photogenic backdrop for your special day. This article will introduce you give you […]
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Wondering where to have your reception after your San Francisco City Hall wedding ceremony? In this article, I’ll guide you through my favorite restaurants in San Francisco that are perfect for hosting a wedding day meal of any size. The 36 awesome restaurants on my list all serve excellent food and will take great care […]
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In this post I’m sharing the 36 best engagement photography locations in San Francisco. The places on this list are San Francisco spots that are amazing for wedding or engagement photos. What makes spots for couples photos any different from general cool photo spots? Well, for one thing, they each have a wide variety of […]
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If youāre here, it means youāre looking for an engagement photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area! So, firstly, congratulations on your engagement! Such a fun time in your lives. Secondly, youāre in the right place! I donāt know what stage of the search youāre at. Perhaps youāre just dipping your toes into figuring out […]
September 20, 2023
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If youāre thinking of doing your engagement photography session at San Franciscoās stunning Loversā Lane locationā¦ seriously, just do it! It offers so much and is really photography-friendly. In this blog post Iām going to showcase some of my favorite photos Iāve taken at Loversā Lane at the Presidio, as well as provide you with […]
April 5, 2021
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, […]
March 8, 2021
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How pretty are these two on their engagement session at Baker Beach! This expansive, stunning Bay Area engagement location has a LOT to offer and is located on the north-western edge of San Francisco on the edge of the Presidio. Baker Beach has a gorgeous view of the Golden Gate Bridge, a vast beach with […]
July 27, 2020
I’m sharing some STUNNING Pacific Heights engagement photos from the engagement session of the wonderful Andrea and Mason! In the spirit of letting the images speak for themselves, I’m going to keep this blog post mercifully short. Be sure to check out the awesome second part of their shoot at San Francisco’s Baker Beach. This […]
June 23, 2020
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Welcome friends! Today I’m sharing the best places in the Mission District of San FranciscoĀ for your engagement photos! As far as engagement photography goes, I have a few fave Mission District spots. As a wedding photographer, I’ve found myself shooting here on many occasions. Great because it’s also my home, ha! For a more casual […]
June 12, 2020
In this post I’m sharing the 36 best engagement photography locations in San Francisco. The places on this list are San Francisco spots that are amazing for wedding or engagement photos. What makes spots for couples photos any different from general cool photo spots? Well, for one thing, they each have a wide variety of […]
December 19, 2019
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Downtown Oakland was the scene for this RAD LGBTQ+ engagement. Renee [she/her] and Jack [they/them] describe themselves as a queer-forward couple hailing from Oakland. These folx manage to combine absolute hipness with total goofiness in such a cute way. If ever two people were meant to be, itās these two. The couple They both arrived […]
December 7, 2019
I love bringing to light the stories of underrepresented types of couples and people. The world is changing, and there is more scope now than ever to shine a light on what has previously been kept closeted, things like open marriage and gender transition. Love is complex. Marriage means different things to everyone. To some, […]
November 24, 2019
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I’m often asked by my couples about what they should wear for engagement photos! So I wanted to take a deep dive here and give you some pointers, tips and advice on what to wear your engagement session. My specific tips in this post, as well as quick and easy recommendations for affordable choices, will […]
August 7, 2019
These two delightful dudes are getting married (woot!) on September 14 2019! I managed to talk them into doing an engagement session in San Francisco’s Castro District where they live! The enGAYgement session was ahead of their fall wedding. For the big day, they decided to have their wedding ceremony at San Francisco City Hall, […]
July 31, 2019
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I’m so happy and excited to share this trans couple’s Oakland Lake Merritt engagement shoot! This was such a fun one for me, not least because Marissa and Nico had become friends of mine by the time the shoot rolled around. Read more about how we came to connect, and how this extraordinary couple’s love […]
July 23, 2019
This San Francisco Mission District love shoot isn’t the first time Max and Victoria have been stars of my blog.Ā Relative newcomers to San Francisco, this couple wanted to mark this time in their lives with photos of their new city and their beautiful home. That’s right, you don’t need to be engaged or married […]
July 9, 2019
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There couldnāt have been a more appropriate location for Christina & Nathanās San Francisco engagement shoot than Battery Godfrey with its chilly, charming, edgy chic. I connected with this couple not knowing where we’d end up shooting. As we chatted over the phone, an idea for an original and meaningful shoot began to emerge. It’s […]
July 1, 2019
This sweet Mission SF engagement session in the heart of San Franciscoās 24th Street Mission District was such a fun and special one! We not only ran around the murals, particularly the incredible Balmy Alley, we also were lucky enough to have Humphry Slocombe agree to let us shoot at their location on Harrison! As […]
June 22, 2019
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Enjoy these engagement photos from a Lake Merritt engagement shoot in Oakland, CA! The joy and love in this Lake Merritt engagement shoot are SO apparent. I love how the couple’s personalities shine through and they get into the silliness. After a long fiancĆ© visa process to get Chris into the US and able to […]
June 14, 2019
There are SO many locations for your San Francisco engagement shoot, that’s for sure! Have you considered Marshall’s Beach (also known as Marshall Beach?) This windswept rocky San Francisco beach with sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge is not only beautiful but very underutilized. It’s worth going to San Francisco locations that afford you […]
June 5, 2019
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Where do I even start with this stunningly elegant engagement shoot set amid the rugged beauty of the Grand Canyon National Park?! It’s to die for!! Christiana and David got engaged in November 2018 at Antelope Canyon! They got a few wonderful phone snaps of the event, but they wanted to commemorate the season of […]
May 21, 2019
This editorial couples’ shoot was a creative project with my friends / then-neighbors on the roof of our apartment building in the Mission District of San Francisco! Iād been incubating the idea of using my rooftop for a creative styled shoot for a while. So happy we got to play around creatively before wedding season […]
May 10, 2019
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Destination engagement photos from Sedona, AZ I took a trip to Sedona, Arizona around Christmas time 2018 and I managed to sneak in a destination engagement session with these cuties! It’s been my experience too many times now that whenever Iām visiting a gorgeous place, Iām all too aware of whatās missing. A beautiful couple […]
April 25, 2019
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