San Francisco Wedding Photography by Duy Ho - San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photographer
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      WEDDINGS PORTRAITS
      San Francisco Wedding Photography Pricing
      Not my vision, not your vision...

      OUR VISION

      The couples I work with vary greatly in their wedding styles–some are more luxurious, others more modest and intimate. I’ve photographed in winecountry weddings, city weddings, and backyard weddings. While these weddings were stylistically different, the couples had similar values in what they wanted from a photography standpoint: authentic storytelling captured with sophistication.

      I approach weddings with the mindset of a craftsman: I utilize my expertise in creating photographs and adapt it to the situation at hand so the images are not just snapshots, but photographs crafted with intent and an attention to detail.

      WEDDINGS ARE A CELEBRATION

      not simply a photoshoot

      Okay...it's a little bit of both, but mostly it's a celebration! I love documenting life as it happens. The bulk of my work is unposed and undirected. I walk the line between being helpfully involved and unobtrusively observant. Turn up the volume and click play for a little snippet of what this feels like.

      My Mission

      My primary mission is to artfully tell the story of your day. While the main arc is going to start with getting ready and include the ceremony, reception festivities and the party, I also seek out the minor stories throughout the day. Throughout all of it, I am particularly inspired by keying in on joy, authenticity, atmosphere, and style.

      Joy | by Duy Ho | Bay Area Wedding Photographer

      Joy | Pure joy is something I will never grow tired of photographing. Spontaneous bursts of laughter always tickles my soul.

      Authenticity | by Duy Ho | Bay Area Wedding Photographer

      Authenticity | When photographing weddings, I look for real, expressive moments. They are often the most beautiful and evocative photographs between people.

      Atmosphere | by Duy Ho | Bay Area Wedding Photographer

      Atmosphere | Whether you're getting married at a fancy ballroom, a historic church, or a pastoral winery, the character of the space can be another element to draw inspiration.

      Bay Area Wedding Photographer

      Style | Aside from genuine moments, a cornerstone of my work is environmental and editorial-inspired portraiture. I love creating awesome portraits for people that can be a mix of something fun, stylish, and romantic.

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      Collection I

      $5000

      Pre-Wedding Consultation
      On-line gallery and digital proofing
      Digital files optimized for social media
      High-Res files & Printing Rights

      7 hours of Coverage
      Assistant Photographer
      *Complimentary Engagement Session

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      Collection II

      $8000

      Pre-Wedding Consultation
      On-line gallery and digital proofing
      Digital files optimized for social media
      High-Res files & Printing Rights

      9 hours of Coverage
      Assistant Photographer
      *Complimentary Engagement Session
      $1500 Album Credit

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      Collection III

      $12000

      Pre-Wedding Consultation
      On-line gallery and digital proofing
      Digital files optimized for social media
      High-Res files & Printing Rights

      All Day Coverage (Up to 15 hrs)
      Assistant Photographer
      *Complimentary Engagement Session
      $2000 Album Credit
      Rehearsal Dinner (3 hrs)

      SESSION PRICING

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      PORTRAIT SESSIONS

      Need an updated headshot or portrait for your bio? Sessions are available on location or in studio.

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      Packages start at $300

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      COUPLES & FAMILIES

      I offer a mix of formal and candid portraits for couples and families. Sessions typically last 90 minutes.

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      Packages start at $500

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      BOUDOIR SESSIONS

      Boudoir sessions are a wonderful way to celebrate YOU–intimate gift for your partner or for yourself!

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      Packages start at $500
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      *Complimentary engagement session limited to Mondays-Thursdays and 1 location, for 1 hour // Not included in Non-Peak Coverage

      6 Hour Non-Peak Coverage option available for $4500: Mondays-Thursdays or dates between November-February (excluding major holidays)

      Pricing subject to 8.5% sales tax

      Collections may be customized to best suit your needs

      FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

      How far in advanced should we book you?

      For Weddings, I book first come, first serve. I get inquiries anywhere from 3 months before a wedding to a full year before. For portraits, I typically book 3-6 weeks before the intended portrait session. You can check my availability by filling out a contact form. If I'm available, I'm definitely happy to talk about it!

      What is required for booking?

      To reserve a date, I simply require a signed contract and $2000 retainer. Wedding Collections can also be upgraded to include additional coverage or products at any point after the date is reserved.

      I never know what to do in front of the camera. Can you help me? And what do I do with my hands?

      I'd say the majority of people are not at their most natural state of relaxation when a giant DSLR is pointed at them. The remedy to this is really a few different things. First of all, it's important for you to trust me to get you at your best. The sessions should feel more like us hanging out and as we go, you'll definitely start to feel more relaxed with the process. Second thing is the posing – well, more like loose direction – I'll guide you on where to look and how to roughly position yourself so you can fall into a natural stance or pose while still being able to feel and look like yourself. This is done carefully with other aspects such as lighting and composition in mind (and obviously you don't need to worry about this part).

      Do you charge a travel fee?

      Travel fees vary based on location. Locations within an hour's drive from San Francisco are considered local. For destination weddings, the fee is dependent on location but roughly would cover airfare, two nights accommodation, and car-rental.

      What's the deal with sales tax?

      Under California State laws, sales tax on the entire package is required for clients who are California residents and are offered any tangible product from the event/session. This includes prints, albums and even USB drives with files on them.

      Do you take formal group photos?

      Absolutely! I think having a record of your close family at weddings is critically important and will certainly help you with that aspect of the wedding day.

      I really love this picture I saw on Pinterest! Can you do that?

      Generally speaking, my strongest work will typically come from my own vision. However, I take all requests under consideration and sometimes will find a way to incorporate an inspirational image into something more fresh for you.

      Do I get the files? How many?

      Wedding clients will receive all edited high-res JPGs with printing rights. The number of photos varies based on (among other things) how many hours I am photographing / the activities at the time of photography / access to various opportunities / etc. In general, though, I estimate I typically deliver roughly 75-100 photos per hour of coverage. For an 8 hour day, you could expect somewhere between 600-800 photos.

      What is the difference between copyright and printing rights? And which do I get?

      Copyright, which I retain after the commission, is what allows me to use the photographs for my portfolio, blog, online publications, etc. Printing rights, which you receive, allows you to use the files delivered to print at your own vendor or at home.

      How exactly is \"Duy\" pronounced?

      If you imagine my name with all new letters it would look (and sound) like \"YEE.\" I know, it's confusing ... unless you're Vietnamese.

      Kind Words

      From some nice people I photographed

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      On the day of the wedding, it was a joy having Duy be a part. The photos Duy took of my wedding day were amazing! He truly captures the vibe, energy, connection, and love of the day. There is no doubt that I was cherish my wedding photos forever!

      - Danielle & Andy

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      Duy is very professional and has a great relaxed, low-key personality, and he made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the day. Numerous family members and friends have commented on how incredible our photos are, and we can't stop looking at them either!

      - Kyle & Ian

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      Duy was the photographer for our wedding and we can't express enough how wonderful it was to work with him!! He was able to perfectly capture the magic of our wedding day and ensure that he photographed all of the aspects we were looking for.

      - Kelly & Ben

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      His photography is timeless, and we love looking back at our wedding photos to replay the day. He captured tears, laughter, joy, and all of the moments we wanted to remember. Without a doubt, Duy was one of the easiest wedding vendor decisions we made!

      - Valerie & Jimmy

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      We have some beautiful candids of us laughing and enjoying the day along with portraits that will stand the test of time. I can't thank Duy enough for documenting the day so perfectly. 11/10 would recommend him to any bride looking for a wedding photog!

      - Andie & John

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      His photos, as you can see from stalking his work, is truly unique. He catches the light, the moments, and beauty that many don't notice. On top of it, he is so much fun to be around. Genuinely kind and calm which makes you feel instantly comfortable.

      - Sarah & Ryan

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      Because of him, we now have the most incredible photos to hold as memories and to hang on our walls. He was able to bring the emotion, the friendships and the love of our day to life. We are so incredibly happy with our decision to have Duy as our wedding photographer.

      - Katie & Dan

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      The photography aspect of our wedding was incredibly important to me. I wanted a photographer that could capture candid moments in a photojournalistic style. Duy did exactly that! We spent a lot of time debating photographers and we are so, so happy that we went with Duy.

      - Maryam & Marcus

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      Looking at the photos gave me a whole new perspective on that day, being able to focus on the faces and emotions. The wedding day went by in a whirl, and I'm so grateful that we have these photos to look back on forever. Thanks Duy, you're the man!

      - Jennie & Ryan

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      His words of wisdom along the way were a great reminder to just enjoy, and not worry about the pomp and circumstance of it. And luckily we did just that. With his architect's and artist's eye, he captures portraits, candids, and everything in between, and the images are flawless.

      - Joy & Jose

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      Every time I look at my pictures, I relive the moments over and over again. They exceeded our expectations in every way possible. I highly recommend Duy Ho Photography if you are looking for a talented photographer to capture your big day.

      - Janine & Robin

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      He photographed my wedding and engagement and the photographs captured the spirit of both days perfectly. I am also a person who is generally uncomfortable with being photographed, but he made the whole day fun and put me at ease.

      - Sylvia & Brandon

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