June 6, 2019

Engagement Photos at San Francisco City Hall and Golden Gate Park

My past bride Lauren introduced Christina and Ken to me and I couldn’t be more thrilled to work with another San Francisco couple! As it was raining, our (beautiful) backup plan was to shoot their engagement photos at San Francisco City Hall. Given that I am obsessed with City Hall, I was in absolute heaven photographing them in the iconic building.

Bride in white linen jumpsuit and groom in blue blazer and dark jeans. Film Engagement Photos at San Francisco City Hall by Cavin Elizabeth 

Engagement Photos at San Francisco City Hall

Ken and Christina met after moving to San Francisco and actually had their second date at City Hall at a gala. Entering City Hall gives you a sense of being transported to a different world. The space feels intimate and welcoming despite its grand size, especially that of the Rotunda. Its Beaux-Arts style carries throughout the building. I fell in love with City Hall for that reason alone. The texture creates so much of a dynamic feeling in photos. If you’re traveling to the area, I highly recommend touring the building. You won’t regret it!

Ceiling architecture. Engagement Photos on film at San Francisco City Hall by Cavin Elizabeth
Groom in blue blazer and dark jeans. Film Engagement Photos at San Francisco City Hall by Cavin Elizabeth
Bride in white linen jumpsuit and groom in blue blazer and dark jeans. Film Engagement Photos at San Francisco City Hall by Cavin Elizabeth
Bride in white linen jumpsuit. Film Engagement Photos at San Francisco City Hall by Cavin Elizabeth
Solitaire diamond engagement ring with flowers. Engagement Photos on film at San Francisco City Hall by Cavin Elizabeth
Bride in white linen jumpsuit and groom in blue blazer and dark jeans. Film Engagement Photos at San Francisco City Hall by Cavin ElizabethSolitaire diamond engagement ring with flowers. Engagement Photos on film at San Francisco City Hall by Cavin Elizabeth
Bride in white linen jumpsuit and groom in blue blazer and dark jeans. Film Engagement Photos at San Francisco City Hall by Cavin Elizabeth
Bride in white linen jumpsuit with neutral ankle tie heels. Film Engagement Photos at San Francisco City Hall by Cavin Elizabeth
Bride in white linen jumpsuit. Film Engagement Photos at San Francisco City Hall by Cavin Elizabeth
Gorgeous ultra wide shot of bride in white linen jumpsuit and groom in blue blazer and dark jeans. Film Engagement Photos at San Francisco City Hall by Cavin Elizabeth
Bride in white linen jumpsuit and groom in blue blazer and dark jeans dancing on the 4th floor. Engagement Photos at San Francisco City Hall by Cavin Elizabeth
Gorgeous ultra wide shot of bride in white linen jumpsuit and groom in blue blazer and dark jeans. Film Engagement Photos at San Francisco City Hall by Cavin Elizabeth 

Engagement Photos at Golden Gate Park

Once the rain stopped, we headed toward Golden Gate Park, where Ken often goes for runs. We were nearly there when it started raining again. Thankfully by the time we parked and I scouted, it dried up until the tail end of the session. One great positive about rain means fewer people will be in the backgrounds. We had the whole Music Concourse area to ourselves which felt like a scene out of a movie.

Bride in a deep mauve dress and groom in navy suit walking through a park. Film Engagement Photos at Golden Gate Park by Cavin ElizabethBride in a deep mauve dress and groom in navy suit walking dancing in a park. Film Engagement Photos at Golden Gate Park by Cavin Elizabeth

Bride in a deep mauve dress and groom in navy suit walking through a park. Film Engagement Photos at Golden Gate Park by Cavin Elizabeth
Bride in a deep mauve dress showing off engagement ring. Film Engagement Photos at Golden Gate Park by Cavin Elizabeth
Bride in a deep mauve dress and groom in navy suit walking through a park. Film Engagement Photos at Golden Gate Park by Cavin ElizabethBride in a deep mauve dress and groom in navy suit hugging and smiling at the camera. Film Engagement Photos at Golden Gate Park by Cavin Elizabeth
Bride in a deep mauve dress and groom in navy suit kissing. Film Engagement Photos at Golden Gate Park by Cavin Elizabeth
Bride in a deep mauve dress with neutral heels and groom in navy suit and brown shoes. Film Engagement Photos at Golden Gate Park by Cavin Elizabeth
 
Naturally photogenic, Christina and Ken rocked their engagement session. I adored spending the rainy day with them, especially since they were so positive and never let the rain dampen their excitement! They’ll be getting married this September at Full Belly Farm – a two hour drive north of the city. Stay tuned for their wedding photos later this year!

Bride in a deep mauve dress with loose curls. Film Engagement Photos at Golden Gate Park by Cavin ElizabethBride in a deep mauve dress and groom in navy suit walking through a park while it's raining with an umbrella. Black and white Engagement Photos at Golden Gate Park by Cavin Elizabeth

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