super shy and awkward in front of a camera? that isn't an issue when Jacob is snapping photos of you! Colin and I fell in absolute love when we stumbled upon Jacob's instagram page - something just drew us in and we knew we had to have him take our photos for our big day. we sent him an inquiry 2 years ago in december 2024 and from the start, the vibes and energy from the initial touch point made us confident in our decision. the initial convo we had with Jacob - I remember him asking what we were and weren't comfortable with in terms of physical touch, which he kept noted down for our engagement shoot session in march 2025. he took so many beautiful photos at Filoli and made sure to capture the raw moments of laughter and happiness. can we also please give him an extra shoutout for helping a father with guiding them to seek help when their baby was choking?! that definitely stood out to Colin & I! before our big day, we met for our final meeting and went through the timeline as to what to expect. on the big day, there was a few changes (100% my fault!) and Jacob was flexible and adaptable. we had a second shooter, Angel, who joined us on this day as well! we were so surprised to receive a sneak peek link less than 24 hours from when the event ended. the 50 sneak peek photos were breathtaking beautiful. each shot allowed us to relive the moment and also bring back all the emotions that we felt that day. till this day, looking back at all these photos still does just that and it's been two weeks. a photo should retell a story but these photos do more than that - all the photos are romantic and captures the emotions of joy. pure happiness and most importantly love. we highly recommend choosing Jacob to capture any big moments in your life, you won't regret it. read more

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We wanted to find a photographer who was familiar with a venue we originally wanted for our small wedding. We were able to meet with him over Zoom to go over all our questions. He was so easy going and chill to work with the entire time. When we first met with him, we planned to do a 50 person local wedding, BUT our plans changed to a 130+ person wedding nearly 2 hours away almost the day after we met with him lol. Jacob was so down for the change and was excited for what we had planned. Jacob and his partner, Jacqy did our engagement shoot and our wedding. They were phenomenal. During the engagement shoot, they made us feel so comfortable. We were so worried as we felt we weren't very photogenic. They were able to ease our nerves and made it such a fun experience! The photos turned out better than we expected. For our wedding, they were quick to get our shots and flexible with our timeline. They both kept it calm, cool and collected, which we needed. We're so happy with our experience with them. Jacob was even able to send our sneak peeks in less than 24 hours!! They were such great shots. We cannot wait to see our full gallery and relive our day all over again. If you're looking for a photographer, you've found him! Jacob is so easy to work with and you can just tell he truly loves capturing those special moments for his clients. We will definitely be hiring him again in the future if we ever need another photographer. read more

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Jacob was such a joy to work with. He photographed both our engagement shoot and our 160 person wedding. He was easy to communicate with, and he definitely made us feel at ease. My husband and I were awkward in front of the camera in the beginning, but with Jacobs's calm demeanor, we were able to feel much more comfortable. Our photos turned out beautifully. We got a mix of traditional and candid photos, and he really captured the whole vibe of our wedding. We also received our photos super quickly which is an added bonus. We are so glad we went with Jacob as our photographer, and we would recommend him to anyone! read more

We love Jacob, he's still thoughtful and caring as a person and that translates into his work. I can't recommend him enough. Photo turnaround time is also excellent. read more

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We had a great experience with Jacob as our photographer from start to finish. When I was initially searching for a wedding photographer, I was drawn to his style immediately and was continually drawn to his IG page and website. After looking into many other photographer and photo/video options, and meeting with Jacob on Zoom, we decided to choose him to capture our big day. We had our engagement shoot at Ocean Beach in San Francisco in February 2023, and though it was his first time shooting a couple at that specific location on Great Highway, we came away with a bunch of shots we loved. We had a final meeting on Zoom about a week before our wedding in October to go over the timeline and some of our shot requests. Once our day arrived, Jacob showed up on time with his second shooter and got to work on the details shots immediately. Throughout the day, he worked quickly, and got all of the major shots we requested, including group formal photos with all our guests after the ceremony. Taking the bridal party photos can be long and tiresome process for the group, but Jacob made the entire bridal party feel comfortable, and everyone had a great time. He delivered our sneak peeks and final albums much sooner than we expected, which were nice surprises each time. We were especially happy we received them all in time to share for the holidays. Jacob was a true joy to work with, very professional, and we loved to see his artistry and creativity shine through our photos. We'll cherish them all for many years to come. Thank you Jacob!! read more

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We couldn't be more thrilled with our experience with Jacob as our wedding photographer! My wife and I were familiar with his work and knew before we were even engaged that it would be Jacob shooting our wedding. He's one of those guys you just love to be around. "A vibe" if you will. But If you put aside the joy that he is and look strictly at the product -- Jacob's work is amazing to say the least. Jacob's style is timeless and classic--his photos are the kind that will never go out of style. Every shot he took seemed to capture the perfect balance of natural moments and beautiful composition, from intimate close-ups to candid moments. He has this unique ability to make you feel at ease in front of the camera (my wife and I hate being in front of a camera) which made the whole experience feel effortless. Our wedding photos are truly breathtaking, and every time we look at them, we're transported right back to that magical day. While our wedding photos were everything we hoped for, our engagement shoot is worth mentioning as well. My wife and I envisioned a date-night, candid photoshoot. The plan was for the three of us to head to Chinatown for drinks at a nice bar we've been dying to go to, but turns out they were closed for a private event. While it would be easy to panic in this situation, Jacob remained calm and assured us that we would capture all the moments we desired. We found a random restaurant down the street and Jacob seamlessly captured our vision while we had dinner & drinks. It couldn't have gone any better. We wholeheartedly recommend Jacob for any type of photo shoot. Whether it's a wedding, family portraits, or anything in between, he has the skill, professionalism, and warmth to make the experience unforgettable. He made the entire process so easy and relaxed, bringing such a positive energy that it felt like we were hanging out with an old friend rather than a photographer. If you're looking for someone who will not only give you gorgeous photos but also make the entire experience fun and stress-free, Jacob is the one to go to! read more

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After meeting with a few photographers for our small Bay Area wedding in Feb 2024, we decided to go with Jacob. We loved the ways he photographed candid moments and appreciated how organized and communicative he was throughout the process. Jacob and his partner showed up on time and were super lovely to our families. They were especially kind and patient with our senior pup, who we included in some of our photos. We were floored when we received preview photos two days after our wedding - so much joy and love was captured! If you are looking for a photographer for a special occasion or just to capture family photos, definitely reach out and have a conversation with him and check out his IG @jacob.cabral. read more

Working with Jacob was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding in September 2022. From the beginning of the engagement shoot to wedding prep to the big day to getting the photos back to the end, Jacob was lovely to work with. He took the time to understand our needs in detail and made the whole process feel very streamlined. In addition to his photography skills, I really loved his personality and his vibe. He was relaxed but at the same time extremely diligent in his craft. Seeing his mind at work was a pleasure as he came up with some on-the-spot locations to photograph us. Jacob knows how to capture the best light and pays attention to those beautiful-but-fleeting moments. The quality and variety of the photos he produced were stunning. Jacob captured the emotions and created timeless memories that we will cherish forever. Would highly recommend Jacob Cabral Photography! read more

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Jacob is a true professional at his craft. Wifey and I needed a photographer to shoot our wedding at City Hall. Jacob met with us to brief us on how everything was going to work even before we had booked him. He made us feel comfortable enough to tell him our proposal story and exactly what we were looking for in a photographer. He walked us through every step for City hall. Jacob is an expert with City Hall weddings. He came in with a plan and we were able to execute in our allotted time for the day. He made me and my bride feel extra special. Most importantly, the portraits are SO GOOD and we will cherish them forever. 10/10 Recommend Jacob!!!!!!!! read more

We just had Jacob shoot our wedding and all I can say is wow. He is as talented as he is friendly. He had ideas, and a vision for our shoot and Jacob made them come to life. We will be using him again next year for our family photos with our newborn and can't wait. Thanks Jacob! read more

My now wifey and I have nothing but good things to say about Jacob! Jacob is super easy to work with: professional, personable, easy going, and kind. Even after our first consultation Zoom meeting, we came away feeling like he is simply a nice guy! We like nice guys! Wifey was initially drawn to his photography style. Jacob was one of the first photographers we noticed on Instagram, and we just kept circling back to him. After doing our research, we concluded that Jacob checked all our boxes: budget, services, and final products. In particular, we liked the fact that he included an engagement shoot with his 10 hour package. For said engagement shoot, Jacob was able to accommodate our requested location (the dunes at Ocean Beach SF), despite not having prior experience there. But that didn't matter in the end. Even with windy and not so ideal conditions, Jacob worked his magic, and the photos turned out better than what we had envisioned! We had a couple of those, "OoOoo...!" moments when looking through the delivered album. On the day of our wedding, Jacob enlisted the help of a second photographer named Adam to help capture all of the happenings of the day. Wifey primarily worked with Jacob during the first half of the day, while I worked with Adam. Both of them were skilled at their craft, and provided direction for us awkward folks. Both Jacob and Adam positively contributed to the overall vibe and energy of the day: lots of laughs and natural free flowing conversation mixed in with the professional insight and guidance. As for the ceremony and the reception, I don't know if I was just so caught up with all the chaos of the day, but I don't really remember noticing Jacob or Adam too much as they worked to capture all the pivotal moments. I mean to say that both were able to do their job well, blending into the background like some photog ninjas, and did not take away from any of the celebrations. All in all, we had a great experience! Thank you Jacob for capturing all the meaningful moments on our big day with your creativity, style, and finesse! read more

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My wife and I had Jacob as our wedding photographer back in 2021 and we are glad we did. Jacob is not only professional but makes it a personal experience to ensure that we were comfortable and enjoyed the whole process. His photos and wedding album just all turn out amazing. He pays attention to the details and really shot every moment we wanted. I highly recommend his business! read more

Jacob did my engagement photo shoot back in 2017 in SF and we love the pictures so much. He was so accommodating with our multiple locations and outfit changes and very easy going. His edits were quick and the photos to this day are some of our favorites to look back on! read more

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We got in touch with Jacob through a mutual friend. We were able to book him about 6mo in advance of our September 2023 wedding. We had our first meeting with Jacob over Zoom and knew right away that we'd be a good fit together. Jacob was always very professional and transparent with his services. He has multiple packages to chose from depending on the amount of coverage you want (ie 1 shooter or two) and our package even included an engagement photo session. My husband and I aren't a big PDA or posing couple, but he made our sessions very natural and easy. It's really easy to see that Jacob enjoys what he does. Come wedding day, he arrived promptly and got to work right away. After a couple weeks, Jacob sent us a sneak peak of some of the photos. We just got our full digital gallery back from him and we are SO HAPPY with the results. The family and friends we've shared the photos with already love them too and complimented how much they liked the photographer. Would absolutely recommend Jacob for your event photography needs! read more

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I had a civil and grand wedding one in 2022 and 2023. He is very loyal to his customers and honored our wishes on not posting our 2022 wedding photos until the following year. His attentiveness to capture your vision is beyond impeccable! He is vey passionate at what he does and takes great pride in making sure you look your best! I definitely recommend 100% ! read more

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It was an absolute pleasure working with Jacob. My husband and I had Jacob shoot our wedding in August 2023 and couldn't be happier with the end results! His wedding packages are easy to understand and includes all the important things you look for when choosing a photographer. It was so helpful to look through his online portfolio of other weddings he's captured and we instantly knew he had our style we were looking for. We chose the wedding package that included 10 hours, a second photographer, and an engagement shoot. He made it easy to schedule video conference calls, emails, and text messages to answer any questions we had and understand what our vision was. He made sure to note all the priority events, people, our dog, or details that were important for us to have memories of and they were all great. This was our first time taking professional pictures and Jacob made it so easy and smooth taking both engagement and wedding pictures. He chose amazing backdrops and poses that I would never think of and WOW, the pictures are just perfect! His second photographer worked so well with Jacob and made it easy for us to work with both without skipping a beat! The photo turn around was also speedy quick! We received a TON of "sneak peak" pictures 2 days after the wedding! And the rest of the wedding photos about 3-4 weeks later. When I tell you that it was hard to find a "bad" photo in the almost 1000 pictures we received, I MEAN IT! They all came out so beautifully, everyone who has seen them has commented on how amazing they all are. 10/10 recommend Jacob Cabral Photography! It is worth it and you will be so pleased with the results! read more

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We've had the absolute pleasure of having Jacob as our wedding photographer back in January 2020. From beginning to end, Jacob was able to capture all the moments that we'll cherish forever! A year and a half later, we had Jacob take our maternity pictures. Quite a full circle moment. If you want a professional and hard working photographer, Jacob is your guy. We 100% would recommend him! read more

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We had a photoshoot a few years ago that we absolutely loved! We have about a dozen of the pictures put up all around our place. 10/10 service and quality read more

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Jacob was all we could have asked for from a wedding photographer and much more! He was so patient, sweet, down to earth, and captured the most important day of our lives so perfectly. Our photos are ones we will cherish forever and we are so thankful. Look no further, we 1000/10 recommend Jacob for all your photography needs. read more

10/10 I've been following Jacobs work for a while and fell in love with all his wedding/engagement photos. We took the most beautiful anniversary photos at the Palace of Fine arts in SF and Jacob was on time, prepared and very helpful in getting started. He gives great direction while also making us feel comfortable to be ourselves. I look forward to working with him again and recommend him to all my friends! read more

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I'm a wedding florist in the Bay Area and have worked with and recommended Jacob many times to clients. Jacob is truly a kind, talented and thoughtful photographer who goes out of his way to capture the most important moments of a wedding day. He is respectful of the client, guests and other vendors and does a wonderful job of enhancing the natural lighting of a space to create soft, romantic photos. He is also very reasonable in his rates and takes amazing engagement photos as well. I highly recommend Jacob if you're looking for a photographer for your wedding or event! You won't be disappointed. read more

Jacob was very easy to contact throughout the entire photoshoot/ photography process. He was very receptive to our vision and we trusted him with his work. We told him our plans and Jacob delivered. He went above and beyond to capture the photos he got. Anyone can take photos, but Jacob has a unique sense of taking photos and editing and it truly shows in his work. We look forward to working with him in the future. read more

Jacob!! We truly have no words to express our thanks for you being a part of our special day! From our engagement shoot at the castle (in the pouring rain) to the wedding day (33degrees) We are SO grateful for your artistic eye and willingness to work in the most extreme of circumstances! You made us feel so happy and at ease and we are so thankful that you were a part of our day!! You and your team were a dream to work with, and we can't thank you enough!! We are so happy we chose you for our day, and can't wait to work with you again soon!!! read more

Jacob was such a pleasure to work with. My husband and I booked Jacob to take pictures of our wedding ceremony at City Hall, and we could not have asked for a better photographer. From the start, he communicated what to expect and how he would like to work with us. At some point, many family members were trying to take pictures with us, and he had no problem navigating the requests and going with the flow - which was so lovely. We appreciated his patience and just him as a person. He is so personable and made us feel at ease during the process. Everything felt so natural, and he did a beautiful job capturing all of this through the lens. We are forever grateful and love our pictures. Without him, we wouldn't have the memories we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Thank you, Jacob! read more

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Jacob was our photographer in 2019. He was easy to work with, organized, met for all meetings to really ensure he understood the vision and what we wanted for our photos. He offered an engagement photo shoot and it was beyond what we expected. At our wedding, he captured the most perfect pictures! Highly recommend!!! read more

My wife and I had the ABSOLUTE PLEASURE of working with Jacob (and Jacqy!) for our wedding reception in early November. Not only was he super easy to work with and to communicate with but he made both of us feel super comfortable in front of the camera. The photos (from both our engagement session & the sneak peeks we have seen of the reception so far!) look FANTASTIC! The way he works with color and lighting is so unique and unlike anything we have seen so far. We could not recommend him more! read more

Jacob was the main photographer at my wedding located in Marin County. My wife and I had a great experience with Jacob as he took stunning shots to capture the moment. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Jacob was fantastic to work with!! His warm personality and fun demeanor made us feel comfortable throughout the whole process, and he was very professional! He took time to get to know us well, was understanding, and interested in our story. It was so special to have him present to capture our day. We truly appreciated his respect and attentiveness to capture the details that were meaningful to us (going so far as to show up in a barong like the groom, and staying a few minutes extra to capture a candid embrace) Thank you so much Jacob!!! read more

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We loved working with Jacob ! From the start he made us feel super comfortable and just overall extremely nice and understood what we were looking for . I'm in the wedding industry so when it was my turn to be the bride, I was so excited my gf introduced me to Jacob. I saw his previous wedding he had just done with her and I'm like that's what I want ! He did our engagement shots and I told him I wanted city shots and boom he delivered. Our wedding day I was really lax about what I wanted cause I wanted it to feel more like a party then a wedding . When I saw the gallery I was floored. From one vendor to another having Jacob as our wedding photographer was the best decision ever . We love him so much we constantly recommend him to our clients.! I might add our pictures were so beautiful I ended up submitting to some weddings sites and the editors loved them ! Thank you so much Jacob for being such a pleasure to work with . We will forever be in love with all of our photos you took for us ! read more

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15/10 would highly recommend! i met jacob in september 2022 and since then i've continued to refer him to my clients. his calming aura and down-to-earth attitude really is everything you need, especially on your wedding day. as a wedding planner who has been in the industry for 5+ years i've seen it all but jacob has a lot more than that, if anything, he exceeds any and all expectations time and time again. his talent truly does speak for itself. if you're in the market looking for a wedding photographer, please highly consider jacob cabral. you will not regret it. read more