the wedding guide

for your Intimate city hall Ceremony

Ornate arched window with decorative stonework in a historic building interior, photographed in black and white.
A wedding ceremony takes place in an elegant marble hallway with gold wall sconces and guests watching behind velvet ropes.
Elegant wedding invitation suite with gold trim details and nautical theme decorations laid out on white marble surface.
A black and white wedding photo shows a couple in formal attire sharing an intimate moment with a bridal bouquet.
A delicate white floral wedding bouquet held against a navy blue suit and white dress at an elegant venue.

table of contents

I. introduction

II. how i shoot intimate weddings

III. wedding collections

IV. the process + next steps

hi, i'm annalee.


My work is focused on intentional composition, emotion, and vibrant + organic colors. With a documentary style, I believe in the art of noticing — the tears rolling down your eyes during your ceremony, the way that you hold each others' hands, the laughter that you share in the in-between moment right before your ceremony.


I want you to be able to look back on your photos and remember your day how it happened and how it felt. I promise to provide you with an exceptional wedding photo experience throughout the whole process. Just be yourself, and together we will create beautiful images of the best day ever.

Photographer holds professional camera while wearing olive button-down against white background.

"SHE CAPTURED EVERY EMOTION AND MOMENT WE EXPERIENCED PERFECTLY"


Annalee is an absolute angel with amazing photography skills! We booked her for our courthouse wedding in SF and she was very easy to work with, had great communication skills! We couldn't be more happy with our pictures! Seeing all the pictures definitely made me relive our wedding day! If you are looking for a photographer look no more Annalee is amazing at what she does! A true artist!


— Ana & Julio

San Francisco, California

A wedding couple poses in an ornate hallway with classical architectural details and decorative urns.

how i shoot intimate weddings

Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and you deserve to look back on your photos and remember how the day felt.


Here are some of what you can expect when we work together:

  • Photojournalism. I have a documentary approach, putting great care into documenting the day as it unfolds with emotion-led imagery. This, balanced with editorial compositions (such as your wedding portraits), creates an artful and dynamic gallery.
  • True-to-color tones. My editing style is natural, timeless, and film-like. I've spent years perfecting my colors, both in camera and in post, to look beautiful and authentic.
  • Civil Ceremony & SF City Hall Expertise. I am completely here for you with whatever you need. It can be stressful navigating the California civil ceremony requirements and getting photos in the high-demand areas around City Hall (such as the Grand Staircase). On the day of I will handle all of the photography logistics and details and make sure we get those shots that matter most to you! Don’t worry about a thing, just enjoy the day with your loved ones.
The golden dome of San Francisco City Hall gleams against a light blue sky with tree branches in view.
A bride in an off-shoulder white gown and groom in a black tuxedo pose together with a vibrant red and white bouquet.
Black and white photograph of hands decorated with traditional mehndi henna designs featuring intricate heart patterns.

wedding collections

collection 1: the ceremony & the reception

starting at 3000

 

Wedding Day Coverage — 4 Hours

Perfect to capture your City Hall ceremony + a small reception.

2-3 Locations, 250+ Edited Images


Film

A blend of medium format and 35mm film to add a nostalgic touch +  rich texture to your gallery.


City Hall + San Francisco Wedding Planning Assistance

Location Scouting + 20-Page Bay Area Location Guide

Planning Calls + SF City Hall Expertise


Private Online Gallery + Print Rights

High Resolution + Web-Size Images

Unlimited Downloads + One Year of Cloud Storage

 

Elegant wedding photo showing couple in formal attire with white bouquet under ornate stone archway at venue entrance.

collection 2: the ceremony & portraits

starting at 2500

Wedding Day Coverage — 3 Hours

Perfect to capture your City Hall ceremony + portraits in another location.

1-2 Locations, 200+ Edited Images


Film

A blend of medium format and 35mm film to add a nostalgic touch +  rich texture to your gallery.


City Hall + San Francisco Wedding Planning Assistance

Location Scouting + 20-Page Bay Area Location Guide

Planning Calls + SF City Hall Expertise


Private Online Gallery + Print Rights

High Resolution + Web-Size Images

Unlimited Downloads + One Year of Cloud Storage

Silhouette of wedding couple against ornate window in dramatic black and white.

collection 3: the ceremony

starting at 1600

Wedding Day Coverage — 1.5 Hours

Perfect to capture your City Hall ceremony + couple and family portraits.

1 Location (City Hall), 120+ Edited Images


City Hall Wedding Planning Assistance

Planning Calls + SF City Hall Expertise


Private Online Gallery + Print Rights

High Resolution + Web-Size Images

Unlimited Downloads + One Year of Cloud Storage

A newlywed couple laughs together on the steps of a historic city hall building with ornate gold architectural details.

120 + 35mm Film

Film has a timeless, nostalgic look with soft tones and organic textures that cannot be replicated by digital.

$400

A wedding party of four people poses on a sunny city street with classic architecture in background.
A couple in wedding attire sits together on a bench during golden hour in a park.
A couple in wedding attire poses playfully in front of a grand civic building with columns.

"WE COULDN'T BE HAPPIER!"


My husband and I are not naturals at posing for pictures, but Annalee made us feel very comfortable and the results are amazing. The pictures are really good, my husband does photography and he was quite picky about choosing a photographer. The whole experience was 5 stars, Annalee is very easy to communicate with and has a very warm personality. We won’t hesitate to contact her again when we need more pictures!


— Esther & Jonathan

Santa Clara, California

A black and white portrait of a couple under a decorated circular wedding arch.

next steps

Let's chat! Please feel free to schedule a meeting at your earliest convenience. I can't wait to talk and learn more about you two and your wedding day vision and answer any questions that you may have.


If none of these dates work, please feel free to email me at annalee@annalee.photo and we will find a time that does!

When you are ready to make it official, I will send you a custom proposal based on your wedding day plans. With a signed contract and a 50% retainer, your wedding date is officially reserved!


If you are interested in taking photos in different areas after your ceremony, we can start brainstorming about location ideas! I wrote a 20-page Bay Area Location Guide with a lot of suggestions around the area, and am also happy to brainstorm personal ideas and location scout for you.


Throughout your intimate wedding planning process, I am completely available to you as both a wedding professional and a friend.

A black and white photograph of people seated in wooden chairs along a wall, with flowers placed between them.
A black and white wedding setting with shiny black dress shoes and a white gown next to a floral bouquet on white floor.
A joyous celebration outside City Hall's ornate gold-trimmed entrance as confetti falls during a wedding ceremony.
A couple in formal wedding attire sharing a romantic moment on an elegant staircase with white walls and brass railings.

"LET ME JUST SAY – HIRE HER, DO IT, YOU WON'T REGRET IT ONE SECOND."


I can’t give her enough praise for her work, she really listens to what you’re looking for, what the vibe is, and has such a lovely and warm demeanor that it feels like you’re working together to create your dream vision of how you want these photos to turn out. And my gosh, they turned out fantastic, it was everything and more I could’ve asked for. 


— Kelly & Matthew

San Francisco, California

A black and white winter wedding portrait with twinkling lights and star decorations in the background.