Plan Your Northern California Wedding: Vendors, Inspiration, & Expert Advice

Couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. Not only are her photos breathtaking but she is a wonderful person to spend the most important day of your life with. Also, she is always up for an adventurous hike!

Where do I even begin? We had our dream wedding thanks in huge part to Will. We were not looking to have a traditional wedding, rather something small and intimate, yet elegant and chic. Will immediately understood what we were trying to do and helped us bring the whole day together. From the start, he provided us with a full template on run-of-show, timing, and things to think about that helped tremendously. In this sense, Will took our vision and put on the hat of wedding planner to help us organize our day around that vision. Leading up to the wedding, Will was incredibly responsive, giving us space to plan our day while being available for updates and insight as things moved and changed. The day-of was perfect. Will brings incredible energy and warmth, allowing us to relax and enjoy our day while feeling completely taken care of. He kept track of timing, family members for photos, and gave great direction resulting in the most beautiful photos. Will captured all the candid moments while also curating special ones we will remember forever. He brings the most creative insight that elevated our vision. We've never looked better! Will was the best decision we made for our wedding. We are so grateful to have had him there as photographer and friend.

My partner and I were drawn to Vivian for her prior experience working with the venue and our wedding planner, and, most importantly, her vision. We were given curated referrals for a photographer from both the venue, Mister Jiu's, and our wedding planner, and something about Vivian's photos struck us as both intimate and purposeful, naturally capturing the best moments in her subjects and the moment. Vivian has a terrific eye for capturing everything from the planned and choreographed to the spontaneous. Many of our photos were taken at the venue and the surrounding area of San Francisco's Chinatown before and during our dinner celebration. We were always in good hands, experimenting with different poses, cameras, and film to achieve a varied look, which, upon reflection, my wife and I were so glad Vivian took the time to do everything she did. We also appreciated her ability to switch gears from serious to witty, perfectly capturing every moment our surroundings or guests placed us in. And importantly, Vivian captured every important moment, framing our loved ones and us perfectly, even when we didn't know she was doing so. Vivian always made us feel welcomed, was always kind, and appreciated the love and joy perfectly captured in our photos that day. Thank you, Vivian, for being there with us on our special day!

Some people are talented… but then there are people who are truly gifted at what they do — and our wedding cinematographer was exactly that. From the moment we finally met him on our wedding day, it felt like we had known him forever. His energy, his vibe, his presence… everything was effortless and genuine. He didn’t just show up with a camera — he showed up with passion, creativity, and a heart for capturing moments that actually matter. Every special moment, every emotion, every little detail we never want to forget… he captured it so beautifully. Watching our film back felt like reliving the best day of our lives all over again, with every laugh, tear, and feeling perfectly preserved. His work truly speaks for itself, but what sets him apart is the relationship-building and care he pours into his clients. He made us feel comfortable, celebrated, and understood the entire time. We came for a cinematographer and left feeling like family. We are officially locked in for life. Thank you for giving us memories we’ll cherish forever.