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San Francisco Photographers

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The Top San Francisco Photographers, 2023

Browse these top-rated photographers from San Francisco, CA

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Emily F.
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Emily is an artist and photographer specializing in Fine Art portraits, weddings and event photography. - She received two BAs in Fine Art and Business Management from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she also studied and lived abroad in France. While in Lyon she fell in love with the art of storytelling through a lens and has been dedicated to photography ever since. - She absolutely loves learning everything about this craft and is consistently taking on new challenges and advancing my skills. - When it comes to low-lighting situations such as weddings or events, Emily has all the necessary gear to light up a dark space and make it sparkle! - She is always happy to give location, lighting and posing guidance when needed - She has an extensive list of locations you can use for outdoor sessions and is always happy to do additional research to find a spot you'll love - With 12+ years' experience in the Fine Art industry, Emily loves making every photo gallery its own work of art Send Emily a message, she would love to connect further and make your vision come to life!

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Vanessa S.
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I am an Oakland-based portrait and lifestyle photographer. I've always been fascinated by stories and the emotions that make them so moving and memorable. Perhaps this is why I chose to study Journalism and Communication in the early millennium. That time in college solidified my passion for visual storytelling and photography. As the decade progressed, I advanced my professional career in my home country, Brazil, working with the Press Office and Marketing, where I had numerous opportunities to use my photography skills in corporate events and branding shoots. Today, I am content and fulfilled because I am able to work directly with my clients and tell their stories with the same professionalism and a lot more love.

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Alon r.
San Francisco
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West-coast based Fashion Photographer and Photo Art Director for 12+ years. Moved to San Fransisco recently from Tel-Aviv where he has been working with industry leading brands on fashion photoshoots, online catalogs, e-commerce, campaigns and social media. He has a bachelors degree in photography and art from “Minshar"-school of high arts. Specializes in fashion and new media shooting, having completed thousands of shooting days, he also has extensive experience in portrait, families and advertising photography.

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Teresa C.
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Among the various jobs Teresa has had throughout the years, photography has stuck out as her one, true passion. Self-motivated and self-educated, she is eager to learn and eager to please. Teresa excels in architectural, lifestyle and real estate photography, and is committed to helping agents of all experience levels with their photography needs. Teresa is primarily based in San Francisco, but is readily available throughout the Bay Area and definitely willing to travel.

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Pipi D.
San Francisco
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Pipi Ray Diamond is an experienced patient photographer with over 6 years of professional experience.

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Enrica C.
San Francisco
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Enrica Cavalli is currently a freelance video producer and editor for various companies and institutions in the area. She has spent the last year as a Video Producer and Editor for The Future Food Institute (FFI), a nonprofit that promotes a more sustainable future of food. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Cinema, Television, and Multimedia Production (Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Italy ), Masters Degree in Digital Audio and Video Editing (La Sapienza University of Rome, Italy), a Masters Degree in Digital Marketing & Social Media strategy (Italy)

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Alexander D.
San Francisco
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Born and raised in the Bay Area, he had an avid interest in photography long before he owned a camera, and when he finally got one in his hands, that interest became a passion. He is a well-rounded, self taught photographer who specializes in lifestyle and event photography, and loves creating visual stories and immortalizing moments that can be fondly relived for years to come. He sees beauty through his viewfinder and finds joy in making his clients happy and comfortable in their own skin. Alexander would love to collaborate with you and make your vision come to life.

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Michelle W.
San Francisco
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Michelle Westling is a natural light photographer living in the north bay. She specializes in lifestyle family photography. Michelle enjoys capturing special memories for the families she meets, whether it’s at a beautiful outdoor location or in the clients home.

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Justin R.
San Francisco
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Justin is an experienced photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His photography journey began in 2012 after taking his first trip to Yosemite National Park. Justin excels in landscape, real estate, and food photography and his work has been featured in local newspapers, magazines, Expedia.com and DoorDash.com. Justin has a genuine passion for the craft and looks forward to connecting with you in achieving your photographic goals.

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Marina T.
San Francisco
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camera Nikon D5100, Nikon D610, GoPro HERO5 Black

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James P.
San Francisco
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camera Nikon D810, Nikon F2, Dji mavic pro 2

James is a professional photographer located five minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge in Marin County. He is a multi faceted artist that is deeply passionate about creating moments that will last a life-time.

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KEVIN M.
San Francisco
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camera Canon EOS 6D, Canon 5D Mark 4

Kevin Marino is an professional photographer who has shot travel photography around the world over the last 10 years. He is technically trained as an architect and specializes in real estate and event photography locally as well as small group portraiture and lifestyle shoots. His passion is to create visual memories for others and share their experiences through its capture in a unique way as he explores new ways of shooting. Kevin is available for any style of shoot noted above as well as drone and aerial photography.

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Thoun K.
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Growing up in California there was never a limit on inspiration. Coming from a design background, it influences the way I compose and visualize the images I create. I’m based in Northern California, but accepting bookings all around the world, whether your needs are in Real Estate, Product, Lifestyle Portraits or Weddings & Events.

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Kory B.
San Francisco
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camera Sony A7 III, Sony A7R III

Kory is an experienced photographer who has worked on many projects ranging from portraits to food and beverage to high end celebrity products. His versatility with his craft is endless as he enjoys capturing the pure essence of whatever the subject may be.

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Sara S.
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My name is Sara, and I’m a Swedish photographer living in the Bay Area. I’ve had a camera in my hand for as long as I can remember. My photographs are inspired by my love of nature and light. I’m looking forward to seeing you through my lens.

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Eric S.
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camera Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Canon EOS R

Eric is an experienced professional photographer who has worked with a wide range of clients across California for over 8 years. He specializes in automotive photography but considers his experience to be multidisciplinary, from portrait shots to dogs to event photography and weddings. He has invested in Full Frame Canon gear and has deep knowledge with Photoshop and digital editing.

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Marcel D.
San Francisco
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camera Sony Alpha SLT-A77V, Sony A7 III

Marcel is an experienced professional architectural photographer with years of experience serving the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Starr L.
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Starr has been photographing for roughly 10 years. First starting out with senior portraits in high school. Moving on to magazine and event photography for her college and then becoming a freelancer soon after. She has strong skills in portraiture is and is building up her skills in event photography.

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Felicia K.
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Felicia is a full time professional photographer with a photo studio in Emeryville. She specializes in weddings and food photography but enjoys shooting any subject. She loves capturing authentic moments between people as well as paying attention to tiny details and symmetry while shooting products. She has an MFA and a BA in Photography.

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Manny P.
San Francisco
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I have been taking photos for 4 years now, began with landscape photography, and then lead me onto automotive photography. I have since then been doing automotive professionally, I have earned a decent amount from that. I also photographed for schools prom 2018 and 2019, I successfully completed well over 100 photoshoots for people. I have had no training or no classes that have to do with photography. Everything I know now, I have learned through trial and error, or through other photographers that I have met. I hope that photography gives me something more in life and I can say that I am a photographer and I do it for a living.

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Jack Z.
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Jack Zhang is an experienced professional photographer from the Bay Area. He has worked with hundreds of clients and taken photos ranging from weddings, portraits, events, sports, businesses, and food. Some of his clients include GrubHub and UberEats. Jack specializes in making people and products look their very best.

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How did you get started with photography

I began my photographic journey while studying abroad in Amsterdam in 2008. I had purchased my first dSLR for the trip and found myself behind the viewfinder most of the time instead of practicing music (the reason I was there).

What do you love about your job?

I love meeting new people and forming a bond between me and my subjects, even if it's only for a brief time. It's challenging to photograph people you don't know in a way that makes your subject look honest and true. There's a level of trust that must be achieved before this can happen, and I enjoy creating that relationship. That's what I strive to do with my portraits and whenever photographing people.

What are some of your favorite places in San Francisco to take photographs?

There are so many great places in San Francisco to photograph. Some of my favorites include: Marshall's Beach, Crissy Field, Land's End, Golden Gate Park, North Beach, Fort Mason, and many other parks and neighborhoods that dot the SF landscape.

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San Francisco Photography Statistics

Average job start rating4.8
San Francisco photography jobs per day1,704
Average length of photography job (hours)3.8
Photos taken per hour in San Francisco16,190

As well as being the world's tech capital, San Francisco is also known as a hub for the arts, and photography is a key part of the artistic and cultural scene of the city. SF has a bustling community of talented professional photographers, both fulltime and parttime. Whether it is for a headshot, a family birthday party or a corporate event, there's dozens of SF-based photographers who specialise in your needs. The challenging part is finding the right one. Snappr steps in for you at that point by pre-vetting and curating a community of top-notch professional photographer in the SF Bay Area, with only the top 5% of photographer applicants accepted onto the platform. If you're looking to save time searching and get instantly matched with a talented pro photographer in San Francisco, then Snappr is the place to do it.