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We’ve put together a simple FAQ for you to review but feel free to contact us for specific details. Our pricing is always public and full description is given to each package.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Q. How many photos will we receive?<\/span><\/div>\n
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Depending on your package it can be as little as 25 and as many us 500+<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Q. When is the best time to get married at SF City Hall?<\/span><\/div>\n
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A: We recommend an early morning Ceremony (9-10AM) or after 3PM.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A: San Francisco City Hall is beautiful inside-out. We consider each spot there to be beautiful but The Grand Staircase and the 4th floor are the most popular.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A: We’ve seen numerous times couples brought more than 6 guests without an issue so far. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A: Generally no, but officiants sometimes allow it. You can also do it after the ceremony in the private area and we can photograph you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A: Yes, we offer full NDA option.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Q. We are not US citizens, can we get married at SF City Hall?<\/span><\/div>\n
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A: Yes, anyone with valid passport can get married at City Hall and receive a legal marriage certificate. It can be mailed internationally.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A: Yes and yes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A: Relax as much as you can. Each client is different. Some are very easy going, others are very stiff and camera-shy. Leave this up to us: we know how to work with camera-shy couples. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Q. Can you photograph our evening dinner or a reception on a different day?<\/span><\/div>\n
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A: Yes. We can customize a package for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A: Yes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A: Yes. But keep in mind that San Francisco City Hall is so beautiful, we often spend hours there. We’ve once spent 4 hours with a couple from Singapore just for portraits inside the building. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Q. What is the best day of the week to get married at City Hall?<\/span><\/div>\n
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A: From Best to Worst:<\/span><\/p>\n

1 – Wednesday. 2 – Tuesday. 3 – Thursday. 4 – Monday. 5 – Friday. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A: Most of our City Hall weddings happen to be on Friday. We know how to handle the most complex situation even if things not going according to a plan. If you can avoid Friday, it will make our life easier and may improve your photography results a bit but with some patience Friday and open mind can be handled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Being so close to our clients on the wedding day allow us to capture many intimate moments on film. The end result can be put together in a form of a cinematic story. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Our photographers have decent experience in taking and producing videos. And since intimate weddings do not require a large scale production team, these moments are relatively easy to capture.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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