Emily Jenks Photography

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We’re so glad we chose this photography team for our rehearsal dinner, tea ceremony, and wedding! They were great at communicating throughout the planning process, and the video calls were really helpful for talking through everything. They also worked well with our other vendors and were super accommodating. A huge shout-out to Maya for her amazing photography and people skills, and to Emily for keeping everything organized! They were both such a pleasure to work with. On our wedding day, we experienced an unexpected medical emergency, and they were incredibly kind and understanding. They helped us get the photos that were important to us while checking in and making sure we were okay. Their compassion and flexibility meant so much to us during a difficult moment. We’re so grateful they were part of our special events. They’re not only talented and professional but also genuinely caring people. We’d absolutely recommend them!

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I had Emily cover our wedding and she was exceptional! From the very start she was easy to communicate with and transparent with pricing and expectations. Leading up to the wedding we had one virtual meeting which was very nice it let us connect and ask questions before the big day. We also hired her husband Tony to be our officiant and he was also very kind and helpful. He helped us fill out the marriage license and was even willing to drop it off if needed! On the day of both of them were punctual and professional. Emily really goes the extra mile she would fix my dress or help us pose as the day went on making sure everyone looked their best for photos. Turn around time for the photos were as promised and we even got a few preveiws within a couple days and when I say a few I mean well over 50+ hahah so that was awesome! All that to say we were very happy with her and I would totally recommend Emily!

• Price assessment: Reasonable price
• Services: Weddings, Family and group

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Emily did such a wonderful job capturing our babies' birthday party! We'd absolutely work with her again!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Ryan Reyes. He photographed atSan Francisco City Hall , and from the moment we met him, we knew we were in great hands. He was warm, kind, professional, incredibly personable, and immediately made both of us feel comfortable. Having someone photograph such an intimate and important day can feel a little intimidating, but Ryan made everything feel completely natural and effortless. One of the things I appreciated most was how well Ryan knew San Francisco City Hall. He knew exactly where to take us, how to work with the beautiful architecture and lighting, and how to guide us without ever making the experience feel rushed or overly posed. He gave us direction when we needed it while still allowing us to be ourselves and genuinely enjoy the moment. It felt very organic and taken care of. We had a very specific vision for our photos timeless, romantic, candid, with highlighting the beauty behind us and Ryan understood it perfectly. He paid attention to the little details while also capturing the emotions and moments that you simply can’t recreate. Those are the photographs that mean the most. Beyond being an incredibly talented photographer, Ryan is just a genuinely wonderful person. His calm and positive energy added so much to our day. He was patient, thoughtful, attentive, and made us laugh and feel completely at ease. When you’re choosing a photographer, you’re choosing someone who will be right there with you during some of the most meaningful moments of your wedding, and I feel incredibly lucky that person was Ryan. Our City Hall ceremony was intentionally intimate and special to us, and Ryan understood that from beginning to end. He didn’t just document our special moment he helped make the entire experience even more memorable. I am incredibly grateful to Ryan and the Emily Jenks Photography team for giving us photographs and memories that we will have for the rest of our lives. Ryan deserves every bit of recognition for the talent, professionalism, care, and heart he brings to his work. If you’re considering Ryan for your wedding, especially a San Francisco City Hall wedding, I could not recommend him more highly. We would choose him again in a heartbeat. Thank you, Ryan, for being such a wonderful part of one of the most important days of our lives. 🤍

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We are so happy we went with Emily and her associate photographer Skyler for our SF city hall wedding! Coordinating with the team ahead of time was easy and convenient. Skyler made the morning fun and comfortable, and took stunning photos. We adore the final album that she and Emily produced. Despite having a low-key wedding appointment and just our parents in attendance, city hall is a magical location and everything came out looking both totally "us" but also glamorous! Shoutout to our onsite dog walker Izzy who took care of the true star in front of the camera, our beautiful husky.

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We cannot thank Emily and her team enough for capturing our San Francisco wedding so beautifully! Since we live on the East Coast, planning from afar could have been incredibly stressful, but Emily made the entire process seamless. She was always available for calls, answered all of our questions, and was incredibly helpful with navigating a city we aren’t local to. She went above and beyond on the day of, even handling a fresh bouquet and boutonnière for us. Honestly, I loved our wedding day so much because of her—we did not have to worry about a single thing. To top it all off, our pictures came out absolutely amazing. If you want a photographer who is professional, attentive, and makes your big day completely stress-free while delivering gorgeous results, hire Emily!

• Price assessment: Reasonable price
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My husband and I booked Emily for our city hall civil ceremony + an hour long photoshoot afterwards at the conservatory of flowers. We loved working with her, we (and our families) are so happy with the photos, and we would 100% recommend her to other potential clients! More details: We found her page on Instagram and immediately noticed how consistent her work is, especially at city hall. Emily and her team are extremely responsive and communicate everything really clearly in advance. The packages and pricing outlined on the website are very clear, and the final gallery examples are an accurate representation of what you will receive — this kind of transparency is not a given for all wedding photographers. We did a short video call to discuss details a few weeks before the big day, and we could already tell that Emily would be easy to work with. She did a great job of putting us at ease while taking couple and family photos. If you’re a little shy in front of the camera, she’s probably a good choice. We managed to cover every spot we liked in city hall (we made a list in advance, based on example galleries we looked at), even with so many other couples and photographers sharing the space. Her experience with the city hall civil ceremony process was super helpful as well, and put us at ease since we tend to stress about everything. She can provide tips on parking, family outfit tips so they’ll look good in photos, tips on what to carry with you inside, etc. She can also bring a tripod if you aren’t doing a video package and just want a phone video. She can provide a bouquet if you want. I think she works really hard to accommodate everyone’s needs and preferences, to keep it as low-stress as possible. The lighting in city hall is beautiful, and Emily will help you position for the best shots. She’s also familiar with many other SF locations if you want to add an additional location after city hall. Finally, one huge advantage of booking with Emily is that her editing turnaround is FAST because she wants you to be able to share your news promptly! We got a sneak peek of about 90 photos in just a few days, and the full gallery in about 2 weeks (I think it’s 2-3 weeks in general…this is really fast). We appreciated that she gave us all the photos in the final gallery - the sneak peek included many of the best shots, and we had fun looking through the full gallery and choosing all our favorites. It’s a best-of-both-worlds way to do it. The download options for the final galleries are also super convenient; we downloaded our full gallery into Google Photos cloud storage in just a few minutes. In summary: we’re super happy with Emily’s services! Even during peak wedding season, she manages to make your day feel special and low-stress, and the resulting photos are consistently high-quality. Highly recommend booking with her!

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We hired Emily for our engagement photos and our SF City Hall wedding, and she was amazing. She knows City Hall so well and made everything feel easy and stress-free. She guided poses naturally, calmed our nerves, helped manage timing/logistics for our one-hour ceremony, and somehow got all the shots we wanted without ever making us feel rushed. She even helped hold my things and kept everything moving smoothly. The photos turned out beautiful. We especially loved the family photos and the romantic shots that captured the architecture perfectly. Her style feels classic and timeless. Doing engagement photos with her beforehand helped us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, and I highly recommend that. If you’re getting married at City Hall, Emily is the photographer to hire!

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It was spectacular working with Emily and her team for our wedding photos. In addition to the task of being our photographer, Emily helped us with day of timeline, organization, and cues for our SF City Hall ceremony. We had a great time working with her and she made the entire photo process incredibly comfortable and seamless from beginning to end.

• Price assessment: Great price
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I love Emily Jenks! She has been our family photographer for the last six years. We love her work and style. Emily puts us all at ease and makes photo taking fun. She brings out the best in us (especially my children) in pictures and takes TONS of photos. Emily and her team have become part of our family's annual fall tradition.

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