Jessica Kay Photography

05/05/2026

S+D’s stylish & rustic ceremony at Park Winters in Northern California on a balmy summer day. This charming countryside estate offers guests sweeping views to admire, an organic flower farm to explore, and an enchanting restored farmhouse (first built in 1865!) to spend the night. Park Winters is one of my favorite venues in Northern California, perfect for a warm summer wedding.

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03/25/2026

Indian traditions blended with Chinese American heritage for a vibrant, joyful wedding at Silver Creek Country Club. High school classmates who reconnected in college, Jasmine and Arpan’s ceremony was a celebration many years in the making.

Their wedding was a reflection of years of connection, resilience, and shared dreams, celebrated with the people who walked every step with them. If you’re planning a Silver Creek Country Club wedding or searching for a San Francisco wedding photographer who understands cultural, emotional, and story-driven celebrations, Jasmine and Arpan’s day is the perfect inspiration.

03/25/2026

We got so lucky with the dreamiest light, fresh blooms, and the sweetest couple.
These two were so natural together… the kind of love that makes my job easy 🤍 putting the finishing touches on the gallery and so excited to deliver it’!

03/23/2026

Some wedding days feel extra meaningful before they even begin. Justin and Tyler’s San Francisco City Hall elopement was one of them. I still remember how the morning of their elopement felt: intentional, unhurried, and full of anticipation. They walked through the revolving doors side by side, taking in the architecture, the soft morning light, and the calmness of the building just as it opened for the day.

The couple had decided to travel all the way from Louisiana to get married at San Francisco City Hall. This choice was not random, but rooted in meaning. San Francisco was a city they loved. A place they enjoyed together. A place they wanted to honor before moving across the world.

You don’t have to be local to have a wedding day that feels deeply personal. City Hall is a place where couples from all over the world come to create something simple, beautiful, and meaningful. Whether you’re traveling in, moving away, or just longing for a wedding day that feels like you, it’s the perfect place to begin your marriage story.

03/18/2026

Hey everyone 💖

It’s been awhile since I introduced myself on here. I’m Jess and I’m a wedding photographer capturing love stories in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

I remember the exact moment I fell in love with photography. I must have been about eight years old, sitting at my grandmother’s antique vanity with a beautiful ornate brass mirror. It was our little tradition—she’d let me “practice” putting her makeup on, even though I’d always apply far too many layers. She never minded.

One day, as I rummaged through the back of a drawer, searching for the colors she deemed “too dark” for my age, my fingers brushed against something unexpected. Tucked away beneath the powders and lipsticks was a small handful of film photo prints. As I pulled them out, I realized what I had found—wedding photos from my grandparents’ wedding day.

They were perfectly imperfect. The soft blur of movement, the slight grain of the film, the way the light fell just right on my grandmother’s beaming face. I studied every detail, captivated by the moments. I wondered how they felt that day. What had been said to make my grandmother laugh so freely? Was my grandfather nervous? He sure looked like it.

From that day on, I made a habit of digging them out during every visit. I could stare at them for hours, completely lost in the mystery of those captured memories.

Those photos became my passion, my inspiration. I didn’t just want to look at them—I wanted to create images that made people feel the way I did when I held those prints in my hands.

12/15/2025

Wrapping up wedding season this week with two more stunning San Francisco City Hall weddings! 💍✨Thus couple brought all the romance and a little bit of sexy energy to their City Hall celebration. I love capturing couples who are totally themselves in such an iconic SF spot.

12/08/2025

✨ Santa Cruz Wedding Photographer — Maddie & Will’s River House Celebration ✨
Sunset waves, soft coastal light, and heartfelt emotion 🌊💍 — dive into Maddie & Will’s beautiful wedding at River House in Santa Cruz. From golden-hour glow to intimate moments by the water, their day was full of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
📸 As a Bay Area wedding photographer, I love capturing weddings that feel romantic, timeless, and true to each couple’s story.
👉 Explore their full gallery and story here: https://jessicakay.com/2025/10/03/san-francisco-wedding-photographer-river-house-santa-cruz/
If this resonates — tag someone planning a beach or coastal wedding, share the magic, or reach out to book your own special day 💖

Maddie + Will’s River House wedding in Santa Cruz featured blooming June florals, a heartfelt private vow exchange, and golden hour light among the trees.

12/08/2025

✨ San Francisco Marina Family Photos — Tripaldi Family ✨
Sunlit smiles, gentle sea breezes, and city charm — the Tripaldi family’s session in the Marina and at the Palace of Fine Arts captured pure family joy 🌇👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 From playful moments on the waterfront to warm hugs under iconic arches, this shoot celebrates love, laughter, and togetherness in the heart of San Francisco.

📸 As a San Francisco family photographer, I love capturing authentic family connections against classic Bay Area backdrops.
👉 Explore their full gallery and story here: https://jessicakay.com/2025/11/23/san-francisco-marina-family-photos-palace-of-fine-arts-tripaldi/

Know someone looking for family photos in San Francisco? Tag them, share the love — or reach out to book your own session 💙

12/08/2025

✨ San Francisco City Hall Wedding — A Beautiful Same-Sex Celebration ✨

Love wins — and this City Hall wedding captured it all 💍🏛️ Join this couple as they celebrate their commitment under the grand arches and timeless elegance of San Francisco City Hall. Their day was full of emotion, joy, and unforgettable moments — a true celebration of love.

📸 As a San Francisco wedding photographer, I’m honored to document weddings that celebrate love in all its forms, with respect, authenticity, and heart.

👉 View their full gallery and story here: https://jessicakay.com/2025/11/29/san-francisco-wedding-photographer-city-hall-same-sex/

If this resonates — share it with someone who believes in love without boundaries or reach out to capture your own wedding day 💖

12/08/2025

✨ San Francisco Family Photographer: Marina / Palace of Fine Arts Session ✨

Sunlight, smiles, and city charm...the Garibaldi family’s session at the Marina and Palace of Fine Arts is pure San Francisco magic 🌉👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 From candid laughter on the waterfront to warm moments under the grand architecture, this shoot captures family love in one of the city’s most iconic spots.

📸 As a San Francisco family photographer, I love creating memories that feel natural, timeless, and full of joy.

👉 View the full gallery and story here: https://jessicakay.com/2025/11/29/san-francisco-family-photographer-marina-palace-of-fine-arts-garibaldi-family/
Tag people who love the Bay Area or are looking for a family session in San Francisco...and reach out if you’d like to plan your own family photo shoot 💙

12/08/2025

✨ Napa Wedding Photographer
Marina & Mike’s Surprise Proposal ✨

Imagine golden vineyards, a heartfelt “yes,” and the magic of a surprise proposal deep in Napa Valley 🍇💍 From joyful tears to tender glances and sunset light dancing through the vines, Marina & Mike’s moment is everything romantic weddings are made of.

📸 As a Napa wedding photographer, I love capturing genuine love stories in stunning locations...from intimate proposals to full wedding days, with authenticity and heart.

👉 Check out their full story and gallery here: https://jessicakay.com/2025/12/03/napa-valley-surprise-proposal-marina-mike/
Tag someone who’s dreaming of a Napa proposal or share if this feels like your style. Let’s make your love story unforgettable. 💖