Khariza Rae Photography

Khariza Rae Photography San Francisco based photographer specializing in intimate weddings, portraits & lifestyle photography.

My favorite types of engagement sessions are the kinds where I am basically invited as a third wheel to one of your date...
08/08/2026

My favorite types of engagement sessions are the kinds where I am basically invited as a third wheel to one of your dates. That’s what Jess + Mav envisioned for their session with me and it was so much fun. They told me that as a couple, they love a cozy walk paired with a fun cocktail or delicious ice cream treat, and they opted for the latter. We got some ice cream at Salt & Straw and then walked around downtown Burlingame, followed by a nearby park, as they spent a lot of early dates in this area. Mav brought along his Fujifilm and he and Jess even snapped pictures of one another, since Mav said he’s usually the one behind the camera taking pictures of Jess haha.

Why are these my favorite? The emotional connection they had to that area made the session that much more special and they felt more at ease. Especially since they were just doing things they normally would do, but in front of a camera. It was so cool seeing them recall the memories of their dates together while preparing for their future together. We love a full-circle moment 😍

Today they’re getting married at Mavericks House - And how perfect is it that the groom’s name is in fact Maverick?! It was definitely meant to be!

Happy wedding day Jessi Cheung Maverick ❤️

Bay Area Wedding Photographer
San Francisco Wedding Photographer

Lola Luz 🕊️Zambales is a beautiful coastal province in central Luzon where my Lola Luz raised her family. It’s where my ...
07/18/2026

Lola Luz 🕊️

Zambales is a beautiful coastal province in central Luzon where my Lola Luz raised her family. It’s where my mom grew up, and where my sister and I were born. It was bittersweet to return to my mom’s hometown under such sad circumstances, but I’m grateful my mom, sisters and I made the trip back together. How special it was to celebrate her life surrounded by family, and to spend more time in the part of the Philippines I’ll always be connected to 🤎

The first photo was taken in 2015.
The rest of the photos were taken a few weeks ago.

It’s always so special for me to be able to witness and document how connected and in love my couples can be. David + Mi...
05/24/2026

It’s always so special for me to be able to witness and document how connected and in love my couples can be. David + Michael’s engagement session at the San Francisco Botanical Garden was so much fun as we got to explore. They truly made my job so easy, and I mean how cute are they? 😍

I’m so excited to be able to document their wedding today at in Healdsburg 🍷 happy wedding day + 🎉

It’s always a huge honor to be able to photograph any important period in a person’s life. But when my clients continue ...
05/19/2026

It’s always a huge honor to be able to photograph any important period in a person’s life. But when my clients continue to choose me to document multiple life milestones, I can’t help but feel humbled with an immense sense of gratitude.

I photographed their wedding a couple of years ago, and last year Celeste + EB trusted me to capture maternity portraits for them, as they prepared to enter another special chapter together.

Their adorable baby has since made his debut into the world, and I already had the privilege of capturing photos of them as a family, which I will share at another time.

If you’re interested in working with a photographer who can grow with you through every season of life, I’d love to be that person for your family.

The vibes at the Migvana wedding celebration were *immaculate* These two lovers eloped a year prior and decided to plan ...
05/12/2026

The vibes at the Migvana wedding celebration were *immaculate* These two lovers eloped a year prior and decided to plan an epic garden party at the scenic to celebrate their union with their friends and family.

They kicked off the celebration with live music by the talented .cruise and the couple even performed a song for their guests (obsessed!) The evening ended with a legendary dance party, which deserves a post of its own which I’ll share at another time.

With the assistance of the expert planners at mixed in with the gorgeous florals by and the creative signage designed by their friend .msncy, it’s safe to say their celebration was a beautiful success.

Dream team:
Bride & Groom:  
Photo: 
Venue: 
Planner:
Rentals:  
Florist:  
Wedding Signage / Posters: .msncy
Catering: 
Band: .cruise
DJ:  
Photo Booth: 
Hair & Makeup: 
Bride’s Dress: 
Groom’s Suit: 
Rings .shop

My client (the groom here) was the one who lent me his Mamiya 645 to test beforehand so I would be able to take some me...
05/09/2026

My client (the groom here) was the one who lent me his Mamiya 645 to test beforehand so I would be able to take some medium format portraits of him and his beautiful bride Maddy on their wedding day.

While I wasn’t able to take as many images using this camera on the wedding day as I hoped to, I was happy to have been able to capture a few gems like these here. 😍

Manual focusing on the prism finder was a bit more difficult than I anticipated, but there’s just something about film photography that makes even the softer focused images feel special.

Also, how dreamy is this spot that Peter discovered just a day or two before the big day? That cherry blossom tree was perfection ✨

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There’s something magical about capturing movement in b&w 🖤🤍Host: Planner: Venue: Models: Makeup: Dress :
05/07/2026

There’s something magical about capturing movement in b&w 🖤🤍

Host:
Planner:
Venue:
Models:
Makeup:
Dress :

I had so much fun getting creative during A+J’s playful and modern engagement session at - I love when my couples are d...
05/05/2026

I had so much fun getting creative during A+J’s playful and modern engagement session at - I love when my couples are down to just go with the flow! The crew at was so kind and accommodating. Their hospitality really just made the experience that much more pleasant!

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I wanted to share a few favorites from Nicole + Gabriel’s civil ceremony at San Francisco City Hall since I’ll be return...
04/29/2026

I wanted to share a few favorites from Nicole + Gabriel’s civil ceremony at San Francisco City Hall since I’ll be returning tomorrow to document another celebration.

I may be here a lot, but for me this place never gets old. Each couple brings their own unique style and energy, which is so fun to play off of throughout the day.

If you are looking for an SF City Hall photographer who knows how to navigate city hall while also navigating your unique connection, let’s connect 🤍



Mix of digital and film 🎞

I wanted to take some time to share a bit about my experience at WPPI last month. For those who don’t know, it’s a weddi...
04/26/2026

I wanted to take some time to share a bit about my experience at WPPI last month. For those who don’t know, it’s a wedding and portrait photography conference + expo held in Vegas every year.

It was my first time and I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect. Every day there were so many sessions and parties and things going on– it was definitely overwhelming. Although it was such a whirlwind, I’m glad I had the opportunity to listen and learn from so many talented industry professionals. Getting to listen to speak was def the cherry on top!

Grateful I had my partner in crime for the trip with me, and that I also got to reunite and spend a lot of time with and - Also I’m incredibly grateful for the countless new connections I made along the way. The work we do as wedding photographers can feel a little isolating at times, so having these connections and relationships with others in the industry goes such a long way and I don’t ever want to take for granted. ✨

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