Northern California Wedding Photography
Whether you’re looking to elope in the Redwoods, plan an intimate wedding by the Sutro Baths in San Francisco, or take engagement photos on the rocky coastline of Point Reyes, this page is a resource for all things Northern California! See posts below for everything from city hall elopements to alpine destination weddings.
San Francisco
There are two major international airports nearby: Oakland International (OAK) and San Francisco (SFO) + Sacramento.
Choose from tons of attractions/backdrops - whether you want to stay near the city, head to the coast, summit mountains, or spend time beneath the Redwood trees.
San Francisco is a great location for any couple looking for fun, candid photos with a wide range of scenery options!
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe, nestled high in the Sierra Nevada mountains, is a year-round escape. There’s so much to do, no matter when you visit! In the summer grab a kayak + hit the lake. In winter, visit one of the 19 ski resorts! And if all else fails, the casinos of Stateline, Nevada are just a short drive away ;)
Fly into Reno-Tahoe Airport (60 miles away) or Sacramento International (115 miles away), or make a road trip of it from San Francisco.
California Redwoods
Throughout California there are groves of Redwoods, but the most well-known is Redwood National and State Park. Located on the California - Oregon border, RNSP spans about 60 miles and is actually a collection of four parks. However it’s not the easiest to get to (roughly 6 hours from a major airport). If you’re looking to experience the beauty of Redwoods without going as far north, you can find them in Big Sur, Santa Cruz, and other places throughout the state!
Depending on which area you’re seeing the Redwoods in you might find flights easiest from:
San Francisco (SFO or OAK)
San Jose International (SJC)
For RNSP and the Redwood Highway, it may be best to check out one of the smaller but much closer airports, like Rogue Valley Medford (MFR) or Humboldt County Airport. The downside is that these options have fewer flights daily and often come at a premium price!
This California Crossings post is a great resource for more information on The Redwoods + nearby airports.
Yosemite National Park
Heads up! Yosemite is undergoing maintenance on major park roads throughout 2022 that may impact your plans. See more here.
Get there from San Francisco (SFO or OAK) or the smaller airport in Fresno (FAT).
After over a decade together, Morgan and Tyler decided to get married in a place they both absolutely love: beneath the ancient coastal Redwood trees of California. On our first call, Morgan told me that she dreamt of marrying Tyler in a forest location, but never thought bringing the dogs would be possible - until she came across one of my blog posts and realized it IS, in fact, possible!!! One might even say… pawsible. It was quite a journey, as the couple traveled all the way from Arizona to the Bay Area in order to make this forest wedding dream a reality! Dedicated dog parents, their day couldn’t be complete without their rescue pups, Duke, Prinn, and Frasier (a.k.a. Beans) by their side. Morgan and Tyler are both pharmacists by day but spend their spare time fostering dogs – my heart! Together, joined by just two of their friends, Morgan and Tyler exchanged heartfelt wedding vows as the sun peeked between the trees on a beautiful day in northern California.