Wedding Photographer San Francisco City Hall
Welcome to City Hall Wedding Photography by Michael
Thank you for viewing our San Francisco City Hall wedding photography website. We are one of the most experienced photographers shooting weddings at City Hall with over 800 weddings photographed. The history, beauty and elegance of this affordable venue attracts couples from all over the world and we are honored to be a part of this! Michael Dubnoff teams up with Toni Bailey to provide you with over 30 years of combined wedding photography experience. Together we will take you to all of the great spots in the building. We also know the best time of the day to take your pictures at each location. This knowledge will help keep you in less crowded areas and ensures the best natural light. For more information and to check our availability for your city hall marriage date, please click the Contact Link.
Beautiful Wedding Photography at the Perfect Venue
We have photographed weddings all over the Northern California area and beyond, but San Francisco City Hall continues to be one of our favorites. At certain times of the day the natural light is amazing, but even when it's not we bring in our own light! To see some examples of our work, please check out our Gallery Page. For more recent wedding examples, you can view our city hall Facebook page. We love shooting civil ceremonies at San Francisco City Hall and would be happy to show you even more of our bridal portfolios. We also offer an in-person consultation or phone meeting to discuss your nuptials and explain how our packages work. We will work within your budget to provide you with the most affordable options possible. We pride ourselves in making your special day magical and fun. To read more about this, please check out our Yelp Reviews.
Approved San Francisco City Hall Wedding Vendor
Our company has been added to San Francisco City Hall's approved vendor list. We have submitted the necessary paperwork and meet all of the insurance requirements to photograph private events. What does this mean for you? Just the knowledge that you have chosen a well established company that you can rely on with tons of experience and credibility. As a SF native, I started my business right here in the city over 20 years ago. If you choose our "San Francisco" package, my knowledge will lead you to the most beautiful spots in the city and the best times to travel there for traffic and great light. See below for details. Our service is open to all regardless of race, creed or color. We are a same-sex, gay/lesbian friendly photographer.
San Francisco City Hall Resources and Information
SF City Hall Website
The San Francisco City Hall Website provides information on all the steps necessary to have your wedding here. Engaged couples can go to this site to schedule their ceremony and obtain their marriage license.
Step-by-Step Guide
An article we wrote providing you with a step-by-step guide to getting married at San Francisco City Hall. A useful guide for engaged couples on what to do and where to go. We also provide information on private civic ceremonies.
City Hall History
Enhance your overall wedding experience by learning more about this amazing building. This Wikipedia link will provide you with fascinating historical information of City Hall going back to the San Francisco earthquake of 1906.
Things to do
Click here for some useful information about fun things to do while in San Francisco. Whether you are spending your honeymoon here or just in town for the wedding, SF offers many attractions
San Francisco Photo Tour
Let us take you on a photo tour of San Francisco after we shoot your wedding!
One of our most popular packages is the "San Francisco" photo tour. Many of our out-of-town wedding couples take advantage of this package, but it's fun for anyone! After your San Francisco City Hall wedding, we take you on a tour of the city and you can choose the spots! We provide comfortable transportation and make it a fun and romantic experience for the both of you. Some of the locations we will visit include: The Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Japanese Tea Gardens, Baker Beach and the Legion of Honor. We drive you to each location and take beautiful photos of you and also just let you wander around and enjoy. We will normally take you to three of the best San Francisco landmarks if time and traffic allow, but the idea is to have fun and not rush from place to place. Many of our customers ask us to expand the tour so they can discover even more fun attractions. We are more than happy to do this and will take you to some of the less popular, but equally beautiful spots. Other favorite spots are Twin Peaks, Fisherman's Wharf, Fort Point, and Golden Gate Park. For more information on our photo tour, please click on our Packages link. We have a package for every budget. We also offer optional wedding albums and reception coverage.
Fun Wedding Photography
After over 20 years in
the wedding photography business, we have learned that the best way
to create lasting memories on your wedding day is to keep it light
hearted and fun. We will do everything we can to make your
special day wonderful. Having your photos taken should not be
a job, it should be a great experience.
Same-Sex / Gay and Lesbian Friendly
Michael has photographed close to 50 same-sex weddings and each and every one has been a wonderful experience. We have had the honor of photographing many weddings with couples that have been together for 25 years and beyond. Most tell us that they never thought marriage would be possible and they are so incredibly grateful to be able to finally make it official.
Artistic Beginnings - About Michael
Family History of Painting and Photography
I started photography at the age of 13 shortly after my father passed away and I inherited his Nikon camera. My mother, Laura Odegard is an accomplished painter and her work inspired me to try to find my own talent. 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 my mom. Getting my dad's camera was just the thing to help me find my artistic outlet. He was such a great 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. Then in Junior High I made a friend named John Pugh who eventually became a very famous artist. From an artistic standpoint, John did everything well. He could draw, paint, and he was great with a camera. I remember going over to his house one morning and he showed me his photography darkroom. Once I saw the magic that occurred in that room, I was hooked for life!
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