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"Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile. Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." -Mark Twain

Hiya!

I’m Chloe and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my job because it's AWESOME! No seriously, it's true. I believe that capturing the perfect moment with a photograph is what keeps special memories alive forever, whether it’s an intimate elopement, a destination wedding on a tropical beach, or a 300-guest grand ballroom celebration. My passion is bringing back the printed photo and I do so with a dash of flare and a lot of laughter. Great photography inspires true emotions, captures fleeting moments, incites merriment, triggers tears of happiness, and means having a true talent for smart lighting and environment.

I wanna tell you a little bit about me. I am an SF native. I have freckles and a fro, hence my Twitter handle and Instagram name, frecklesnfro. Some of my favorite words: eclectic, sassy, hecka, hyphy, and supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. I LOVE the color gold and own a complete set of gold sequin shoes, a gold sequin fanny-pack, and a gold medium-format film camera. I like to wear mini-hats and my boyfriend and I live with a fat cat named Nelson who does not, in fact, like to wear mini-hats. One day I dream of living in another country some day and have my own little farm, raise a few chickens, ducks, and maybe a goat or two, shooting a culturally specific wedding such as Hindu, Cambodian, Chinese, Japanese, African, South American, etc., shooting a northwestern, outdoor, mountain/country wedding (Tahoe, Eureka, Colorado, Washington, and beyond, to some day, have my own destination wedding and of course to shoot your unique and amazing wedding!

Stay Fabulous!
xo, Chloe

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
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 Chloe Jackman Photography

Shana
Shana Sent on 12/31/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best!

Working with Chloe at my wedding in June 2022 was a joy. We had a big unruly family and bridal party and Chloe was great at herding all the cats and making us have fun and look good in the process. She has amazing energy and would even jump up and down to get our 10-month old twins to look at the camera and smile. She also helped me feel great about myself, despite my insecurities about getting married without losing my baby weight. Chloe really helped make our wedding day wonderful and now we have beautiful images to remember it by. Thank you Chloe!
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Tomika Sent on 02/27/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding photographer!

What an amazing experience we had with Chloe. She was simply a joy and made our elopement session all the merrier with her amazing attitude and genuine curiosity about our story. We trekked around the city of San Francisco and got some incredible shots all while she worked to keep us relaxed and comfortable. I'd highly recommend her to anyone!
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Jamele Sent on 12/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Everyones fave!

Chloe was absolutely amazing on our wedding day. At first, when I saw her prices, my heart fell. She was our biggest expense, but I can say with full confidence, it was worth it. In all the decisions we made in planning, the one I feel most confident in is hiring Chloe as photographer. Not only were the pictures fantastic, she was great to have around for the ceremony and reception. She made us feel warm and I never got "smile fatigue." She did such great work. Everyone in the family loved her!
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Vanessa Sent on 07/31/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Where do I start with Chloe Jackman Photography, and Chloe Jackman in general?! From the moment I met her bubbliness, and saw her photography skills in action at a Mexican yoga retreat five months prior to my big day, I knew she would be the perfect photographer for my upcoming wine country wedding! Chloe’s positive, professional, and ingenious approach to creating the perfect client experience is unmatched to anyone else I’ve worked with (and I would know because I’m an event planner), and it truly came to life during our wedding process.
From the beginning, she took away the typical worry couples face during the wedding planning, and the plague of indecision and paralysis by analysis for what we wanted in our photos. She asked all the right detailed questions, the dynamics of our wedding party, families on both sides, our colors, locations, the shot-list for the entire day, and offered a plethora of options we could add, including a personalized blog post, second shooter, videographer, photo-booth and more! She was on top of everything, was always available to communicate when new questions or changes arose, or if we needed to clarify anything. Additionally, her outgoing, confident and free-spirited nature really made our wedding party feel comfortable in front of the camera, and she consistently remained focused and dedicated to the job throughout the entire day! We had a photobooth at the wedding, and when I realized some of the instax film I brought was the wrong size for her camera, she immediately worked her magic in a few phone calls to get a new camera brought to the wedding booth in the hills of Calistoga all within an hour before the wedding – amazing!
The photos for our wedding could not have turned out any better, and she created an enchanting re-enactment of our nuptials and day in a beautifully crafted blog post a month after the wedding. She honestly captured everything we wanted from our wedding, and then some.
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Jackie Sent on 07/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot speak highly enough of Chloe. I was able to work with her for years, doing my corporate events in SF; so it was a no brainer to choose her as my wedding photographer when the day came. She shot our wedding at The General's Daughter in Sonoma, May 2018. She did a beautiful job capturing all of the small details of our ceremony, our reception, and all of the personal touches we did for our custom wedding bands and ways we honored our late family members. She also was able to capture so many tender moments between my husband and I, our friends, and our families. Chloe is great at managing/corralling wedding parties, crazy large families, finding the perfect spot to capture special moments + portraits for weddings. Her energy and positive spirit makes the whole day so much fun!
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Christian Sent on 11/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Chloe was seriously a great and wonderful surprise. We did not know what to expect and we had a small wedding. From the start she was the perfect personality and tempo. She collected all the family (sober and drunk) and was able to coordinate pictures perfectly throughout the day. Every guest had a photo, both spontaneous and intended. She had a great sense of humor, added to the fun, was like a guest and friend more than a photographer. Just perfect. But the biggest surprise was with the photos. When we saw the first one it looked like we fell out of a catalogue. My wife, or course, always looks perfect. But I even looked good, which is nearly impossible to do. Since then my family and the rest of the wedding is talking to us and planning to order many more photographs. She was worth every penny and the pictures are just amazing. Just perfect.
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Steph Sent on 07/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I couldn't have imagined a better photographer than Chloe! Chloe brought so much fun and energy to the atmosphere and the whole wedding party loved her! I felt like her personality was the perfect match for our wedding. And, having her there was like having another person to help plan and run the entire day. We couldn't have been happier with the entire experience.

She's the best! Would definitely recommend.
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Natasha Sent on 11/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Looking for a photographer? You would be LUCKY to land Chloe Jackman for your event. My wife and I had our photographer cancel two weeks before our wedding and while initially we were frantic about it, we couldn't be happier with the way things turned out because that is how we found Chloe! Not only is the quality of her work absolutely stunning... but the energy she brings to your event is magical! I didn't feel like she was just our photographer, but our planner, mood setter, last minute helper! If someone needed a safety pin for their dress, here came Chloe to the rescue! She even has a secret weapon to keep the bridal party nice, calm, and relaxed, and it was a life saver! Chloe is extremely talented and my wife and I couldn't be happier with how our pictures turned out! Hands Down THE BEST! Thank you, Chloe!
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Andrea Sent on 11/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding was magical for many reasons, one huge part of it was Chloe Jackman Photography. Chole is simply amazing. Both my (now) husband and I are pretty camera shy and even though we knew having a photographer was important for our wedding memories we were still a bit nervous about it all. Chloe made us feel right as ease from the engagement shoot (as a side-note I always thought that these were a waste of money but it is a great way to meet the photographer, get rid of any jitters and making sure they know how to photograph you well!). My husband loved her and hammed it up for the cameras. Chloe remembered all the small details of things we liked (including hamburgers, ice cream, birding (husband), reading (me), hiking in Tilden and our adventurous travels) and incorporated them into our engagement shoot in Tilden.

As for the wedding, she went above and beyond! First, the top button of my form-fitting wedding dress came off and she fixed it (using the emergency bridal kit that she gave me. Apparently my husband had something similar happen and they used the emergency groom kit that she gave him). Second, my parents are divorce (dad is remarried and mom is not) and not only did she check in with me on that and any other possible family stickiness she went up and spoke to my parents (they told me afterwards) separately to make sure they got the pictures they wanted and felt well-cared for and not left out! And last but not least-the photos! They are AMAZING. I was a bit concerned about photographers not being able to photograph people of all colors and shades...not an issue with Chloe. Me, my bridesmaids (who are my sisters), my friends, parents, etc have told me that they have NEVER looked that great in pictures-including their own wedding pictures. If you are reading this review trying to decide who to choose, look no further, Chloe Jackman is your photographer!
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Sarah Sent on 11/04/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Chloe Jackman is a genius behind the camera and an absolute gift to work with. I hired her as my engagement and wedding photographer and it was the best decision I ever made in picking vendors for the big day! My husband was originally a bit apprehensive about taking engagement photos, but quickly warmed up to Chloe’s vibrant personality and amazing sense of humor. We felt immediately comfortable with her which was important for catching some beautiful and authentic moments. Engagements are so fleeting and they tend to speed by, so I will always be grateful that we have these memories of that special time! We were both impressed by her familiarity with the best spots to shoot in San Francisco and her eye for capturing beautiful lighting, particularly with sunsets. We were so pleased with our engagement photos that it was a no brainer to make sure she was available for our wedding! She was so well versed in the industry that I learned a ton of ‘wedding hacks’ about planning and what to expect throughout the process. Talking with her in the months leading up helped me to ensure I was on track with my own planning checklist. I knew that every bit of advice she had was expertly seasoned by her experience shooting hundreds of clients and it definitely showed.


I feel so fortunate that Chloe was willing to travel to San Diego from San Francisco to shoot our wedding. She walked through the layout during our rehearsal the day before and was even able to catch a few shots at our rehearsal dinner. The day of our wedding, she was there in the morning at 7 am to capture the morning yoga class I had scheduled on the beach. She was there during the ‘getting ready’ fun and laughter with all of my girls as we got dolled up at the salon. We were able to focus solely on being fully present and soaking in the joy of the day. My husband and I chose to not do “first look” because we wanted it to be a surprise when we saw each other for the first time at opposite ends of the aisle. J
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Chloe Jackman Photography frequently asked questions

Chloe Jackman Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Chloe Jackman Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
Chloe Jackman Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Chloe Jackman Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Chloe Jackman Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Chloe Jackman Photography 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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