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Looking for a photographer for your weekday elopement? I've photographed weddings all around the world but available for a simple San Francisco City Hall elopement and my fee is only $795 for this type of event. For larger weekend weddings, my fee starts at $4500.

When you choose your wedding photographer, you are not just buying a service - you are investing in memories. That's why you should carefully choose the photographer who not only can take beautiful portraits but who can also create a story that lasts a lifetime.

hey fellas, my name is Josef - thanks for coming! I join you at a wedding to take photos of:

joy - union - community - cupcakes left - the spectacular stuff - support animals - bad dance - tipsy uncle

I am a:

an artist - memory baker - a character - photo taker - documenter - crowd-pleaser - stress reliever - funny mentor - scotch lover- rule breaker - an explorer - coffee addict - night owl

you are:

a person - a guy and a girl - a girl and a girl - a guy and a guy - a people in love - two people - theatrical - interesting - pleasant - funny - sarcastic - calm

I love this job more than many things. really. iQphoto just turned 18.

If you like what you see we can catch up for:

a cheeky wine - gin + tonic - a thumb war - a beer - formal meeting

I am fascinated with all the weird things that make us humans since my early days. But don't be fooled by the stuff I just wrote. I take my job seriously for the past 18 years and over 2000 extremely discerned couples can testify for that (yes 2000+). Currently, I specialize in weddings in which clients would like authenticity versus staged.

Awards & Publications - over a hundred.

5-star reviews across the internet - over 300.

weddings covered - over 2000.

prices: weekdays - first hour $800.

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San Francisco wedding photographer

SF City Hall wedding photography

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Wedding Photography by IQphoto

Baelaya
Baelaya Sent on 05/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Hire IQ Photography Now, Thank Me Later

Joseph was wonderful throughout the entire process! From when I first met him at his studio and we talked about his work, his creative thinking behind photography, and I walked him through what I envisioned for our wedding day to the day-of when he followed through on everything we talked about. Our pictures were so great, we've been asked to be featured in a wedding mag! I've already recommended to a few friends, and would highly recommend to you :)
Katrina
Katrina Sent on 03/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best vendor choice I made for my wedding

You won't be disappointed by booking IQ Photo to capture your special day! We had our wedding ceremony at SF City Hall, and IQ Photo's website answered all our questions about how to get married at SF City Hall, and then some. Our friends ask us, "Why did y'all get married in the middle of the week in the late afternoon?" Because IQ Photo recommended it and says it's the best. And indeed they are right! When we received the proofs of the photos, we couldn't believe the quality and the quantity of the photos that he took that day, especially since we only purchased the 1 hour package with him. We also ended up purchasing the short film he put together - a video I didn't know I wanted but he totally knew we wanted! Both our moms were not able to attend the wedding so also having the short film to show them was extra special. Thank you Joseph for capturing our day!!
Rich
Rich Sent on 03/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

So easy and BEAUTIFUL images!

It was one of the best parts of our wedding event! I can’t speak highly enough of the quality and beautiful images capture by our photographer Joseph! He was prompt, so kind, an incredible eye and just put us at ease. From the front office perspective, Marina was a DREAM in how she scheduled our session, answered our questions, and made the purchase phase of our imagery super easy. These guys are true professionals!
Dana
Dana Sent on 06/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best service in Best price

When we decided on getting married in San Francisco our biggest decision was on finding the right photographer. Joseph, at IQ Photo, by far exceeded our very high expectations. He was amazing on every level. It was as if we knew him for years. He made us feel comfortable. He kept us entertained. And through his art he captured the love we have for each other in so many breathtaking photos.

As excited as we were to see the pictures, we didn't have to wait long. We were blown away with the images that were captured. The process of going through them and narrowing them down was nearly impossible. We don't have enough wall space for the prints we want! The topper to this already amazing gift was the video slideshow that was put together. Perfection. We watch it over and over. We just can't get enough of it.

Thank you so much Josheph and IQ Photo. You far surpassed everything we could have hoped for. Because of you, we will be able to look back at our special day with clarity and awe any time we want.

Thank you!
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Erika Sent on 09/15/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Joseph, you are truly a BLESSING in more ways than one to us, the couples you've worked with and all of the future lovers you'll meet!

They say a photo is worth a thousand words... and IQPhoto absolutely justifies that. Looking through our wedding album brought me indescribable feelings of happiness, love and every emotion in between! Joseph was able to capture all the beautiful moments we can look back on for the rest of our lives. He's the type of photographer who will give you 100% of his timeless effort and will exceed your expectations! Our slideshow and photos are breath-taking and we are SO happy that we were able to work with him.

Joseph & IQphoto, you deserve to be recognized as one of the BEST photographers out there and a HUGE THANK YOU for being a part of one of the most significant days of our lives!
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User2704570 Sent on 07/28/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing photographer! Josef is so artistic and creative. We got so many beautiful photos we couldn't be happier. Many looked like they should be in a wedding magazine. He also captured the sweet intimate moments before and after the wedding. He was so easy to be around and work with. Highly recommend him.
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Manuel Sent on 01/27/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I do have to admit that I neglected to provide feedback regarding IQphoto after our wedding last year. I was the one who dealt with them before, during and after the wedding so I felt I should own that task. The honeymoon related trips, some new projects at work, personal errands and many other ashamed excuses made me unable to deliver my input on time about the IQphoto team.

Almost one year after our wedding, the task to “provide feedback about IQphoto online” still remains open in my “to do” list…until today. I could have easily removed this open task from my list, it would have taken me less than two seconds to scratch it. Nevertheless, the fact that I still want to talk about the IQphoto team might give you a good initial impression that my input will be truthful. If I am in need of photography services in the future, I will for sure call IQphoto again. I am confident that my husband, my family and friends would agree with my recommendation.

The IQphoto website, tools, automated processes and more importantly, the IQphoto team truly facilitated the process prior to our wedding and after the big event. They were very easy to work with and made the entire process very enjoyable. They took care of all details and the outcome of their work was extraordinary. We were most impressed about their unique creativity to architect the most remarkable angles and shots. They were able to capture genuine moments and unique people’s expressions throughout the ceremony and the entire event that I am sure will last as positive memories for a very long time. They have a particular journalistic approach that helps to tell the story only though the images.

After almost one year of having the pleasure to work with them at IQphoto, I still remember their team and their sincere advice and great help with pride and a big smile on my face. They brought joy to our lives. On behalf of my husband, family and friends, I would simply like to say to them: “THANK YOU!”
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Elizabeth Sent on 11/17/2014
5 out of 5 rating
If you're looking for a fantastic wedding photographer, look no further. IQPhoto is the best of the best. Joseph was the photographer for my October 30, 2014 wedding in San Francisco at the Italian Consulate. The photos are simply breathtaking. Joseph is a true pro and an excellent photographer. IQPhoto exceeded our expectations in every respect and working with them was completely stress free.
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Brian Sent on 08/30/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I have a reasonable command of the language but cannot summon enough superlatives to endorse Alex and the crew at IQ. Brilliant. Inspired. Authentic. Beautiful. Stylish. Modern. Elegant. Memorable. That would only begin to describe the photos that we now consider amongst our most cherished possessions for they capture the true essence of that life-changing day.

Our's was a hastily planned wedding. After intending to only spend a weekend in the city we extended our stay and decided to "elope". Clothes, rings, etc... all had to be acquired within 24 hours. Relatively late did I think about getting photos taken. I was lucky indeed, to have stumbled onto IQ's website. Whether it was luck or fate, I don't know but the intimate photos Alex managed to capture in just 2 hours took our breath away. They are stunningly composed yet nothing is contrived or 'twee' if you will. I will forever be grateful for the gift these photographs are to us.

IQ's professionalism has been superlative in every way, from their initial responsiveness to my first inquiry right up through keeping me apprised as to the timeline for delivery of a series of masterfully crafted folios. All the more amazing is that all of these services came at an extremely reasonable price. No need to look further for a wedding photographer. You could make no better choice than IQ Photo. Their results speak for themselves.

Wishing continued success to Alex, Masha, and the entire team at IQ.

Gratefully,
Brian Owen & Jace Morton
San Diego, CA
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Lola Sent on 08/19/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We are a couple from the UK who chose to have a personal, intimate ceremony at City Hall.

We could not have asked for a better service! Friendly, reliable, fun, personal, helpful and relaxed.

Our photographer was on time, polite and very organised (particularly helpful as we were unsure of the running order of weddings outside of the UK) and knew City Hall inside out. It was our dream day, and he made many of our dreams come true by capturing San Francisco beautifully in our photographs, as well as making our session fun and capturing our personalities too.

We are ecstatic with our photographs - they are creative, varied, individual and special.

Would highly recommend to anyone wishing for perfect photography!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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Not just The best of a city hall photography in the bay area but also they are very professional and provide all the good work. We have worked with IQ Photo more than 50+ city hall weddings our clients are happy their work. we are very highly recommend of their team.

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Wedding Photography by IQphoto frequently asked questions

Wedding Photography by IQphoto includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Wedding Photography by IQphoto includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Wedding Photography by IQphoto offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Wedding Photography by IQphoto offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Wedding Photography by IQphoto offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Wedding Photography by IQphoto is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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