IT’S YOUR WEDDING DAY,

NOT MY PHOTOSHOOT.

Holly and Lawrence, married at Foreign Cinema in San Francisco

Documentary wedding photographer.
Wedding photojournalist.

What does it all mean to me?

I think the best way to understand what “documentary” means to me as a wedding photographer is to see some of my full galleries - the whole collection of what real couples received. 

In those galleries you’ll see not just photographs of the flowers, the clothing, or posed sunset portraits - you’ll see photographs of people’s faces more than anything: their laughter, the little moments, and how they celebrated with you. You’ll see real moments documented honestly through observation, patience, and anticipation - not from asking for a redo in a different spot or fabricating an emotion. In those photographs I hope you feel like you were right there as well.

Documentary doesn’t just mean “candid” or photos that feel random, it’s about telling the story of your day with the people you’re surrounded by in the context of something that existed long before and will last much longer than just one wedding day. It’s about paying attention and creating photographs with thoughtful composition and preserving the truth of the moment while staying unobtrusive.

Approaching weddings from a documentary, photojournalistic mindset starts even before the wedding day. It’s asking the right questions, making space in the schedule for you to breathe, and understanding who and what matters most to you. Simply put: it’s your wedding day, not my photoshoot.

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  • “Captured the energy, the tears, the weirdness, and the intimate moments so dynamically that it is almost like watching a film of our day.”

    Lauren and Nathan, Santa Cruz 2018

  • "An incredible and kind documentary wedding photographer"

    K and C, Santa Cruz 2021

  • "She's extremely professional, understands the right questions to ask and delivered the highest quality work. The process was the most seamless relationship of all of our wedding vendors."

    Defne and Cameron, San Francisco 2015

  • "Best and easiest decision we made"

    Zach and Josh, Palo Alto 2022

  • "Thoughtful about making sure we were never rushed, and ensured we had time to decompress alone which was very important to us. On the day she was calming, unobtrusive, and put everyone at ease."

    Alli and Bobby, Santa Cruz 2022

  • "Annie has a kind and calming presence and a true gift for capturing the human experience in an image. "

    Hallie and Atticus, San Francisco 2022

  • "She felt like a friend who happened to be photographing and we never felt rushed. Everything felt very organic and personal and it shows in the photographs."

    Christine and Paul, Marin 2019

  • "My husband notoriously hates having his photo taken and even he had a good time with Annie at the helm. If you’re looking for authentic, sincere photos that capture your unique moments without the fuss, hiring Annie is an obvious choice!"

    Sarah and Steve, Sonoma 2023

WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WORK WITH ME?

01. FROM INQUIRY TO BOOKING

Being invited into your lives is the greatest honor - I’ll treat it with the respect and heart it deserves.


The process starts with a call to learn more about you and what matters most to you about your wedding photographs. A signed contract and retainer secures me for your date.

When you give me your trust, I hold it carefully. You can expect prompt communication, over 300 weddings (and counting!) worth of experience and a stress free relationship with me.

“She was prompt, communicative, and considerate, ready with questions we wouldn’t have thought to ask to make the day of as smooth as possible.” - Lara & Gabe, 2024

02. HONEST IMAGERY, CAPTURED UNOBTRUSIVELY

It’s your wedding day, not my photoshoot.

I’m working toward the photographs that you’ll return to in 10 years to remember what it was like, not for “content” on social media.

Weddings are one of the most recorded days of a person’s life, but a wedding doesn’t exist merely for photographs. I know that you want to be present the whole day and maximize time with your guests, so my photo timeline starts very simply:

We’ll set aside about an hour to capture any requested formal portraits (family, wedding party, the two of you) sometime before the ceremony. I’ll guide the portrait process so that it’s relaxed and easy.

I’ll make sure to study your timeline, keep your list of requested group photos in my pocket, and keep in mind all we discussed in our pre-wedding check in call - because being prepared is how I’m able to anticipate and flow with the unpredictable energy and moments that make a wedding day memorable.

“The photos we especially treasure are all the incredible, candid shots of our guests - she truly captured the overall feeling of the day. All of the photos are so true to our experience, and we are so grateful.” - Sophie and David, 2023

03. SEEING IT ALL AGAIN - YOUR WEDDING GALLERY

When you get your photographs back, it’ll feel like filling in the gaps of your real, lived memories.

I’m not just dumping a link into your inbox one day with a thousand photos.

First, you’ll get a small preview, just something to give you a little taste of what’s to come. Later, you’ll receive a carefully curated gallery (and a special way to experience the story of your day). In your personal gallery you can download your photos, share with family and friends, and order prints, albums, and frames.

Albums & More

“You literally helped me rewire my brain to remember the whole thing in more detail than I could’ve mustered together by myself.”
- Alex & Michael, 2019

LATEST WORK

As you look through these stories, I hope you’ll feel like you were right there alongside the couple and their loved ones, and get a clear sense of what I believe truly matters as the role of a photographer at a wedding.

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FAQ

PRICING

Packages with full day coverage starts at $6400.
Small wedding / elopements start at $3500

If what matters most to you is spending quality time with your guests, letting the moments unfold organically, and being present over having things perfect - I think you’ll feel right at home with my style.

I’d love to hear from you.