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San Francisco landmark wedding photos

As a San Francisco Wedding Photographer, I have had the pleasure of shooting at many of the landmarks here in the city by the bay. Here are some of the images I have captured through the years. Some of these wedding photos shot at these iconic landmarks in San Francisco are quite old, so please forgive the quality. You will know which ones I speak of when you see them.

The brides really love the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco for their wedding photos. Below, a recent engagement photo [a.k.a. e-pics] taken at this iconic San Francisco location.

Arguably, the most popular place to take your wedding photos in San Francisco is the amazing Legion of Honor. Below an image from my past archive.

This shot of the groom was also taken at the Legion of Honor. Noteworthy is that this was shot way back when I was shooting weddings with true black and white film. Sorry, I’m 100% digital now.

The final image I would like to share with you from the Legion of Honor is a recent one. Shown below.

Another great place to take your wedding photos in San Francisco is the not so popular Alamo Square and more specifically, with the PAINTED LADIES in the background. Most people know this location from the 80′s sitcom, Full House, which included exteriors of the Painted Ladies as well as shots a picnic in Alamo Square.

Here’s a great shot of San Francisco from the bay aboard one of Empress Events Yachts.

Below is one of my most favorite images. It was also taken aboard Empress Events Yachts. As seen below, a shot of the Golden Gate Bridge from underneath.

For the shot below, not sure if this location has a specific name, but it is just west of Chrissy Field. This is the beach that is on the east side of Golden Gate bridge. Depending on the time of day, you can get some really nice shots here.

San Francisco City Hall is a very popular place to take wedding photos and to also have your wedding there.

Sports fans will know how old this shot is based on the name you see on the marquee lol. This location is a less obvious place but if you want something a little edgy and different, you can take your pictures on the east side of San Francisco. Now known as AT&T Park, this shot was taken way back when it was PAC BELL Park.

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Empress Events Yacht and Boat Charters wedding photos

What fun it is having your wedding or special event on a boat that is floating on the San Francisco Bay. But Sausalito Empress Yachts is more than just a boat rental. It provides individuals and businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area with elegant Bay cruises on yachts for any occasion.

Whether a yacht wedding cruise or rehearsal dinner, special birthday party or corporate event, corporate party, relaxing sunset cruise or holiday party boat, a private affair aboard one of our classic luxury yachts will be a truly memorable way to explore the SF Bay on luxury bay cruises.

Here are some wonderful photos I have been lucky enough to take on the Sausalito Empress Yacht. This particular couple, “Gary & Lisa” had their wedding ceremony and wedding luncheon reception at the Outdoor Art Club in Mill Valley. You may have seen my POST on this venue earlier in my blog. At any rate, this portion of their wedding was actually held as a surprise. Guests were told they were going to a SURPRISE location. Bauer’s Transportation in San Francisco shuttled the people around on this and previous days leading up to the wedding {the wedding day culminated a 5 day event}.

 photo of the golden gate bridge from the san francisco bay on empress yacth

I took a BOATLOAD [lol] of pictures of them on the bow [or whatever you call it] before any of the guests boarded. About 200 in the sequence. Most of the images were taken as fast as my camera would take them. In kind of a continuous shooting mode. Since I’m also a wedding videographer, I often think in terms of shooting real time motion and emotion as well as REACTION from guests, etc. Often though, my second / associate photographer is usually shooting reaction.

 picture of bride and groom on sausalito empress yacht and san francisco bay

picture of bride and groom on sausalito empress yacht and san francisco bay

Being on the San Francisco Bay is awewsome! It was very cold that night [I actually ended up coming down wiith full blown pnemonia following this 5 day event] so make sure you bring a jacket if you go on one of these cruises.

photo of the golden gate bridge from the san francisco bay on empress yacth

They actually take you right underneath the northern tower of the Golden Gate Bridge.
photo taken underneath the northern tower of the golden gate bridge

This last shot you see here above, I really love it. I will actually put that in my Gallery portfolio of images I use for Hanging Art and Stock Photos of the golden gate bridge. My stock photos of the golden gate bridge are very unique and I do very well with them.

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