SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL & BAY AREA FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHER
Portraits at SF City Hall and around the Bay.
At City Hall, your wedding day is optional: book portraits before or after a ceremony, or without one. Family sessions happen wherever you like around the Bay.
I reply within a day • City Hall pricing • Family pricing
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★★★★★ on Google · Prices posted below · Hand-edited · Gallery in 2 Weeks
Where would you like to start?
Pick the one that fits and I'll take it from there.
CITY HALL
Portraits at SF City Hall
Getting married that day, already married, or celebrating an anniversary or vow renewal? Book portraits on their own, any day you like. The Grand Staircase, the upper balconies and the rotunda are all part of the session. Ceremony coverage is available on request for a flat $300.
FAMILIES
Family sessions
Family sessions around the Bay Area, from $475 for one location. Kids who will not sit still are normal here.
Engaged? Start with an engagement session, then let's plan your City Hall day.
CITY HALL
“Isabella did our wedding photos at city hall in San Francisco, she was really professional and we are super happy with how all the photos turned out!”
I'm Isabella, a portrait photographer in Daly City, and I've been photographing people since 2018. Most of my clients have never had a professional session before, and that's completely ok! I guide you through every moment, so you never have to know what to do. I do the same at City Hall, at any time of day, even in bright, high sun, so whatever time works for you, we'll make it work. Afterward, every photo is edited by hand, and I never use AI to change how you look.
Meet Isabella
Here's how easy it is
Send a note. Tell me who I'm photographing and roughly when. If it's City Hall, include your ceremony date and time if you have one.
Pick your package and date. I reply within a day with open dates and a few location ideas. For family sessions I like Filoli, the San Jose Rose Garden, Half Moon Bay and Golden Gate Park, plus quieter spots based on where you are. Then you sign and pay the retainer in one link.
Show up. You don't need experience or a single pose memorized. I tell you what to do as we go, and I'm happy to give a second opinion on outfits beforehand.
Get your gallery. Fully edited, high-res photos within 2 weeks, with a print release so you can print them anywhere.
FAMILIES
“She was so patient and calm the whole time. She suggested poses and had different ideas to capture our precious moments with my 5-week-old baby boy. I 100% recommend her for your family pics!”
Simple, posted pricing
Every session includes retouched photos, a print release and a gallery within 2 weeks. Here's where each one starts.
CITY HALL
From $850
90 minutes at City Hall, portraits only
All retouched images included.
Most couples choose The Grand Tour: 2 hours, $1,150.
Ceremony coverage is available on request for a flat $300 added to any package.
Print release included, so you can print them anywhere.
FAMILY SESSIONS
From $475
One location
Most families book the Full Story: a full hour, $625.
Print release included, so you can print them anywhere.
The stuff people usually want to know
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Yes. My City Hall sessions are portrait-first, and you can book them on your wedding day or any other day, with or without a ceremony, including anniversaries and vow renewals. Ceremony coverage is a flat $300 and covers a one-hour private ceremony; on your ceremony day, you can bring up to 6 guests. It may require a permit or approval from City Hall, which you arrange and pay for, and requirements can vary by ceremony type, so please confirm with City Hall when you book. For more detail, see the City Hall page.
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I take three or four sessions a week, so popular weekends fill a few weeks out. City Hall weekday slots fill quickly too. Fall and holiday dates go fastest. If you have a date in mind, send it over and I'll tell you honestly whether it's still open.
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City Hall packages include all of your retouched images. For family sessions, please see pricing for more details.
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Your fully edited, high-res gallery arrives within 2 weeks. I'll usually send a few favorites sooner.
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That’s completely ok! Most of my clients have never done a session before. The couple who doesn't know what to do with their hands, the kids who won't sit still, and the dad who didn't want to be there usually give me my favorite photos. I don't need anyone to hold a pose. I'll give you simple things to do so nobody's stuck staring at the camera, and we let the good stuff happen in between.
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Yes. I'm based in Daly City and travel free within about 25 miles, which covers San Francisco, most of the Peninsula, Oakland, and San Jose. Anything further, just ask and I'll let you know.
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Soft, comfortable, and coordinated rather than matching. I'll send a short guide once we've picked your date, and I'm always happy to give a second opinion on outfits before the session.
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We reschedule at no charge, and your deposit moves with you to the new date.
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I edit every photo by hand, using standard editing software to adjust light and color. I never use AI to change how you look: no reshaping faces or bodies, no swapped expressions, no generated people. What you see is what happened.
Let’s Plan Your Session
Send me a quick note with who I'm photographing and roughly when. Getting married at City Hall? Include your ceremony date and time if you have it. I'll come back with pricing, open dates, and a few location ideas. That's it to start.
Contact Me
I reply within a day. No pressure, no catch.
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