My wife and I really put our primary focus and budget priority on getting the absolute best photographer for our San Francisco city hall wedding. We went through the typical google searches and came across Zoe. Now my wife had to check the bonafides on Instagram and when you see how Zoe operates there, it's clear you are venturing into S class territory. If there's doubts remaining, hop over to YouTube and watch them vanish. We HAD to have her. So much so that we had our wedding on a Thursday to ensure booking her. Zoe is diligent, detailed, and supremely knowledgeable. My wife and I did not have a wedding planner and did everything ourselves which was an undertaking. Zoe filled in a lot of details that we probably would have missed. She helped with more than just photography but rather our itinerary on the whole. Day of wedding and Zoe captured moments that seemed like she had a clone. When the pictures came I was grateful she caught the emotion of myself, wife but also the whole thing as well. Zoe misses nothing. She knows the city hall inside and out and the captures are simply marvelous. Zoe also values the whimsical and spontaneous moments that one may not get with all photographers. She allowed us to be ourselves and they shine in our photos. And one last thing that really made me feel lucky we selected her was not photo related at all. Zoe advised I check out some food from our buffet that I did not eat. I said, "sure.." a moment later the food was next to me from Zoe. She didn't have to do that but that's Zoe.. above and beyond all expectations read more

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We had such an amazing experience with Zoe and Ella for our City Hall wedding this year. Zoe came recommended by my hair stylist, and she is SO experienced and made the whole process as easy as it possibly could have been. She met with us ahead of time and worked out all of the details including creating a schedule for our day and telling us exactly how everything was going to go on the actual day. Ella was our photographer (great option to work with an associate so we could save some money) and she did such an amazing job of capturing candid moments, arranging everyone for our posed photos, helping us have fun on the day, and making everyone look as good as humanly possible. She must be a lighting expert because we always had the most beautiful light to get the perfect shots. Not only were our pictures amazing, but all of our guests were so appreciative to have their own photos they want to keep forever. My husband was actually skeptical of hiring a professional photographer because it was a small ceremony at City Hall, but he admitted just how wrong he was later after seeing how helpful they were and how amazing the photos were. Going with Zoe was great decision. Thank you Zoe & Ella! read more

Zoe was our photographer for our SF City Hall wedding, and working with her was a delight from start to finish. I loved the candid, photojournalistic aesthetic of her gallery, but what really resonated with me was her organization, planning, and expertise with city hall weddings in particular. She painted a complete picture of what we should expect with a public (probably hectic) venue, and through her videos and online resources I felt like I would be in great hands with her shepherding us through the day. From the very first communication, she was responsive and detailed. Every part of the booking process and the pre-wedding prep was a breeze. She provided links to resource guides on every topic and question I could possibly think of, so I felt completely prepared on what to expect and how to maximize my experience. On the wedding day, she put us at ease instantly. In general, I tend to feel awkward and stiff in front of the camera, but Zoe's positive energy and clear direction created an environment where I genuinely enjoyed the entire photo session (truly a first!). It also felt like a celebration of the elements that are unique to the two of us as a couple - in hearing that we're dancers and when we started dancing a little in front of the camera, she immediately encouraged us to lean into that direction. Zoe brought out a fun range of emotions in our photos - some silly, some tender, some sophisticated. With having such an intimate, quick city hall ceremony, the photo session basically is the entirety of the wedding day - I'm so thankful to Zoe that it was a fun and joyful experience. I'm thrilled with the finished gallery - the choice of locations within the building was really well curated to find gorgeous lighting and interesting details. There's a great range of poses/location/vibe in the final photo selections, and flipping through the gallery feels like I'm reliving a magical day all over again. I honestly can't say enough good things - just do yourself a favor and book her already! Thank you, Zoe!! read more

We couldn't have asked for a better photography experience with Zoe Larkin Photography! From start to finish, Zoe and Diane were absolutely wonderful to work with, and we cannot say enough good things about these two women. Zoe coordinated all of the details leading up to our wedding day and took the time to really understand our vision for a small wedding ceremony and photos at San Francisco City Hall. She made sure we had a clear plan for the day, knew what we wanted to capture, and felt completely confident going into it. Diane was our photographer on the day of, and she absolutely nailed it. I'm not always the most comfortable in front of a camera, but Diane has such a calm, fun, and reassuring energy that she made the whole experience feel easy and natural. She walked me through every shot and gave clear direction, which made me feel confident rather than awkward or unsure of what to do. She had mapped out all of the locations we wanted to capture photos at City Hall, but she was also incredibly flexible. Whenever we had an idea or wanted to try something spontaneous, she was completely game and made it happen. And the photos... they are BEAUTIFUL. We are so thrilled with how they turned out and feel like they captured not only how our wedding looked, but how the day felt. We will treasure these photos forever. We truly cannot thank Zoe and Diane enough for making the photography portion of our wedding so seamless, fun, and memorable. If you're considering Zoe Larkin Photography, I would highly recommend them! read more

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We first met Zoe for my fiancé's sister's wedding at SF City Hall in 2021. Zoe worked so gracefully and made the photoshoot look so effortless!! She took some family photos, which included my fiancé (bride's brother) and myself! We were still a new couple at the time, so it's special knowing Zoe photographed us years later as we start a new chapter of our own. The photos were gorgeous, and my mind went straight to her when my fiancé and I got engaged. We'd been engaged for 1 year already, but haven't done a photoshoot yet, and our wedding website was to be built ASAP! We reach out to Zoe who found a day to squeeze us into her schedule, and we appreciate her making it work for us with such short notice. The photoshoot experience was so much fun! My fiancé & I went into it feeling a little anxious, expecting us to be awkward, and not really knowing how to pose. But with Zoe, she's truly got superpowers. She guides you easily into these natural poses, that aren't necessarily poses! The photos turned out SO beautiful and she captured our love and playfulness in such a natural way. It's pure magic. We appreciate her fast communication, thoughtful planning, and creative mind. The pricing was fair and definitely worth all the high quality shots we received! AND most especially how she is a genuinely kind, positive, and wonderful human being!! We are so happy she's capturing all these special moments in our growing family's lives. We cannot wait to reach out to her for future life milestones. Thank you, Zoe! With love, Kristina & Chris read more

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If you're looking for a photographer who is talented, organized, inclusive, and genuinely cares about telling your story honestly, Zoe is it. We would choose her again in a heartbeat. We worked with Zoe for both our engagement photos and our elopement at San Francisco City Hall, and we truly couldn't have asked for a better experience. From the start, she made us feel completely at ease and genuinely seen, especially as an LGBTQ+ couple. We deeply appreciated her non-heteronormative approach to posing. Nothing ever felt forced or cookie-cutter, just natural and very us. Zoe is also incredibly thorough and thoughtful behind the scenes. She provided so many helpful resources, from walking us through exactly how a City Hall ceremony works (down to arrival timing and paperwork) to suggesting photo locations and even checking that a parking lot would be open during the government shutdown. She answered questions before we even knew we had them, which made the entire process feel calm and well-supported. On top of all that, her personality really shines. Seeing her humor, integrity, and overall vibe on social media made working with her feel comfortable and familiar right away, like collaborating with someone who just gets you. Our engagement shoot felt relaxed and fun, and our wedding photos captured not just how the day looked, but how it felt. We loved our experience with Zoe so much that we even wrote 2 blog posts for it at detail. - Our elopement: https://jeddacp.me/zoelarkin/ - Our loveshoot at Palace of Fine Arts + Crissy Field: https://jeddacp.me/zoelarkin-engagement/ read more

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If you are planning a San Francisco City Hall wedding, look no further than Zoe. I first discovered her while researching City Hall weddings on YouTube. Her videos were so packed with useful, insider information that I knew she was the expert we needed. After browsing her gorgeous portfolio, it was an easy decision to book her. We were looking for someone with deep experience at City Hall and top-tier organizational skills. Zoe exceeded our expectations on both fronts. Because my husband and I needed photography coverage across two different days, Zoe went above and beyond to create a custom, cost-effective arrangement. She paired herself for the ceremony and lunch with her talented associate for our "getting ready" photos and reception two days later. She provided multiple options that made it easy to stay within our budget while ensuring total continuity. As an anxious person, I cannot stress enough how much I appreciated Zoe's communication. She was always one step ahead of the process, which put me completely at ease. Our "first look" went flawlessly thanks to her direction. She knows the layout and lighting of City Hall so intimately that everything felt seamless and stress-free. The finished photos are absolutely stunning. Zoe and her associate managed to make our wedding look like an extraordinarily polished, high-end occasion. We are having the hardest time picking favorites because there are just so many incredible shots! If you want a photographer who is professional, proactive, and a true master of her craft, book Zoe. I cannot recommend her enough! read more

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Zoe was so wonderful to work with. She photographed both our engagement and our wedding. We met with her before the wedding to go over the timeline, and she was so organized. She created such a detailed document that we actually ended up using her template to help organize the rest of our wedding! The weekend before and after our wedding was beautiful, but the weekend of our wedding a huge storm rolled through and we had a fully outdoor venue. We had to get tents at the last minute, and at times it felt like everything that could go wrong was going wrong, but Zoe was one of the things that went right. We are SO grateful she was there. She captured so many wonderful photographs. The bridal party and our families still bring her up when we talk about the wedding to say how awesome she was! read more

We first found Zoe in 2024 when we were looking to take formal engagement photos in San Francisco. We had gotten engaged in 2023, but our proposal photos didn't work out, so this was really important to us. After doing a ton of research online, I came across Zoe and immediately loved her aesthetic. I also saw that she had experience working with Indian couples, which gave us confidence that she would understand our cultural elements. From our very first conversation, Zoe got our vibe -- we wanted something more natural and casual. We went to the Palace of Fine Arts and Baker Beach for our shoot, and even though it was our first time doing professional photos, she made us feel relaxed and genuinely ourselves. We had the best time and even got into the water! When the photos came back, we loved them. She captured us, our personalities, and our love for SF more beautifully than we could have imagined. There was no question that we wanted Zoe to photograph our two-day Indian wedding in Sonoma. She stayed onsite with us at the venue and photgraphed our Haldi + Henna, Sangeet, Wedding Ceremony, and reception lunch. I honestly don't have the words for how incredible the photos came out, she truly outdid herself. Every single one is perfection. She captured every candid moment, behind the scenes (my dad making chai!), every reaction, every bit of fun and chaos -- and somehow did it all without ever feeling staged. Our family and friends can't stop talking about how spectacular the photos turned out. What truly sets Zoe apart is how deeply she cares. She wasn't just a vendor, she became part of our family that weekend. She brought warmth, joy, and so much heart into documenting our wedding weekend. She was also incredibly organized and thoughtful in the planning process. We had a clear timeline and group shot list, and she was very flexible during the weekend, especially as last-minute photo requests came up (which happens a lot at Indian weddings!). We will cherish these photos and the memories she preserved for the rest of our lives. Hiring Zoe was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding and engagement. If you want someone who will capture the magic of your day with genuine care, Zoe is the one!!! read more

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Zoe captured our wedding at City Hall a few years ago and we have some of the prints hanging in our living room. These bring us such joy, and we are so grateful for the experience Zoe provided for us. The elopement ceremony itself was short, but having Zoe there helped us make it more of a celebration; the experience lasted longer and maximized the joy that we felt that day. When we look at those photos, the joy continues. read more

This review is late! But as my one year wedding anniversary approaches, I am reflecting on my wedding day at City Hall, and how much Zoe was a part of it - and not only a part of it, but such a beautiful, meaningful, and supportive part of it. I'll start with the fact that the photographs were perfect! But there is so much more to working with Zoe than that. Before the wedding day came, before we even booked our spot at City Hall, she was incredibly helpful, responsive, and helped us navigate endless challenges and questions that come with planning a ceremony, and navigating vendors. She made us feel so comfortable and supported from start to finish, and we felt we built a genuine connection with her. Hiring Zoe will set you up not only to have beautiful memories to look back on, but I felt like I hired a personal guide to my own wedding. She is just phenomenally supportive in navigating all things City Hall weddings, and is just a really awesome person. Thank you, Zoe! read more

I found Zoe through TikTok as she specializes in San Francisco City Hall Weddings. I found her content to be very informative and I love how knowledgeable she is about having a wedding at City Hall. After I reached out to her for more information I immediately knew she was the photographer that I wanted to work with. Zoe's attention to detail is unmatched and her commitment to providing exceptional customer service does not go unnoticed. I ended up selecting one of her associate photographers, Amanda for our wedding day photos. Amanda was a pleasure to work with. She matched our energy and was able to capture our first look at The Palace Hotel and then romantics and the ceremony at City Hall. Amanda made us feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. She knew all of the best spots to photograph in City Hall and was able to capture a collection of elegant and candid moments. The entire experience was enjoyable and not rushed, we were able to remain present and in the moment on our wedding day which was exactly what I wanted. The process of working with Zoe and Amanda was seamless from start to finish. My husband and I are obsessed with how our wedding day photos turned out. Choosing Zoe and Amanda to capture our special day was the perfect choice. We can't wait to cherish these photos as we embark on our next chapter as husband and wife! read more

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It was such a pleasure to have Zoe as our wedding photographer in June 2025! Zoe captured all the joy, excitement, special details and moments from our wedding in such a dynamic and real way - and there were tons, including multiple locations, a second line parade, huge family group portraits, and an "hora loca"! Looking back at our photos has been so magical, it feels like we're right back among all our closest friends and family on our happiest day. Every photo is absolutely stunning, full of emotion and personality, and makes us look & feel like rock stars. Zoe made us feel so at ease during the more formal portraits, and blended seamlessly into the rest of the day while somehow always being in the right spot at the right time. She also easily handled some timing issues and managed to squeeze in a few group photos that we thought we'd missed out on earlier. We had an absolute blast all day and we're so grateful Zoe captured it all so beautifully. We will treasure these gorgeous photos forever!!! read more

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My only regret is not choosing Zoe sooner than we did. My wife already left a review here, but I'd like to emphasize the fantastic experience in case it helps other couples on their SF engagement/wedding photographer hunt. Hiring Zoe was hands down one of the best decisions my wife and I made in 2025. From the first reply, to being hand-held every step of the way, to receiving the final product. Perfection. My fiancée (now wife) and I were running short on time with finalizing our elopement date as well as alllll of the other planning details that go into that including finding a photographer. After months of researching potential contenders on Google, Yelp, and Instagram, I kept coming back to one photographer who (at the time) I didn't realize was the same one my fiancée had already said was her number one choice months back. We're both very thorough in decisions that we make to ensure the outcome is the best one for us, and in this case, our requirements were that the photographer had to be: a woman, POC, and LGBTQ+ friendly and within our budget. One night (1.5 months before our wedding date), after staring, researching, and comparing some more, I was finally ready to make a decision. I told my wife that my preference was Zoe because of her warm editing style, professional website with pricing transparency, and the poses displayed in the photos across her Instagram. Of course she was elated and I got an immediate "yes". We quickly filled out the application form on Zoe's website and went to bed hoping that she wasn't already booked on our wedding day since we were basically reaching out last minute. Fast forward to the next day. I woke up and the first thing I did was check my email. With one eye barely open, I saw a reply from Zoe confirming she was available. YESSSS!!!!! Day was instantly made. It was smooth sailing with Zoe from there on out. Being already anxious about elopement planning, having Zoe around via email was the "something" I didn't know we were missing. She was so quick and very clear with her responses and there was never a time we felt ignored. I mentioned in the beginning that my only regret is not choosing Zoe sooner - I say this because Zoe has a plethora of wedding planning resources perfectly organized for anything you may need in your planning journey. Literally. It's all there curated and it would've saved us so much time earlier in the year. Her resources helped us feel more well prepared on our wedding day, including booking the perfect hair stylist and florist. Since we were so short on time, we were totally open to just having our proposal photoshoot after the wedding since it was secondary on the list for us. Not being sure if Zoe would be flexible with the unusual chronological order of the photoshoots, she was super accommodating and had the "love shoot" a couple of months later after our elopement. Never thought I'd find myself saying this about a photoshoot, but it was so. much. fun. Both times! This is coming from someone who's rarely in front of the camera. Zoe made both sessions so fun and comfortable for me and my partner (and wiener dog). She made us look cooler than we really are ;) The overall experience was truly the bows on these two core memories. read more

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We met Zoe when she photographed a dear friend of mines wedding at City Hall in 2023, who found her on her instagram. We adored the photos she took and after my friend effusively praised her blog and how helpful she was organizing a city hall wedding, we knew hiring her was a wedding non-negotiable for us! We had a 60 person wedding on a Friday at City Hall, followed by a 3 hour reception at our local wine bar, Woods Lowside. We knew we wanted photos that felt intimate and candid, with few traditionally posed photos, and that we wanted them to feel like art; something that looked beautiful and felt framed in love and community. Zoe accomplished this better than we could have dreamed. Through out my wedding planning, every question i googled led me back to Zoes blog. What balcony to choose for the time of year? She had a post. How can i include my dog? Her blog details both the rules and her suggestions from the hundreds of weddings she has photographed. How to pose? Thank god, she has a detailed guide and asks you if you have a preferred side! With Zoes helpful input on our schedule and the questions she asked to help us figure out what was important for us, and the help of our dear friends, I entered my wedding day stress free, and schedule perfectly timed. I normally feel so awkward and unphotogenic, but with Zoe behind the camera and my husband with me, it never crossed my mind. She was fun, with gentle suggestions and a watchful eye. The rotunda was closed on our wedding day, which threw off her normal schedule but freed us up for the candid, artistic photography we wanted. We spent an hour running around city hall, chasing light and shadows, hitting all of our photo must-haves and developing new ones on the way. She was so patient with our little senior dog and captured photos of him we will treasure. I have never felt more beautiful than i did behind her lens, and the anxiety about how i would look never crossed my mind. I would love to share some of the reviews from our friends and I viewing the photos: " The color scheme is absolutely popping off in these photos" "Who was your photographer?? Ive never seen myself like this. I love it" "The framing on these shots are so cool" "These are incredible" & "These are so sweet" "You need to send this into vogue. They need to see it." & "im going to print this out and physically mail this photo to GQ" "Even though there were 60 people there, these give elopement energy. The photos so loving and intimate." "These belong in a Wes Anderson movie" Thank you so much, they are everything we could have hoped for! Our favorites album was 560 photos and i have no idea how we will ever narrow it down! Zoe captured the day in a way that feels intimate, dramatic (especially the film!), fun and so perfectly genuine. We can't thank her enough! read more

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Wow - what an experience with Zoe and her small team of two. Everything from planning to execution could not have been more well thought out. We paid for a package and got so much more. I was astounded when they showed up to our first location over an hour in advance of the shoot to understand the space they were working with - and then graciously started the shoot early. The pictures were breathtaking. The day was absolutely incredible - and the photos did such an excellent job of capturing it. read more

I knew from the beginning of our search that Zoe would be our City Hall photographer from the impressive City Hall content that she has out the internet. I received the sneak peek photos and I was blown away. From the beginning, Zoe communicated very efficiently and effectively. She is very organized and created a shared Google document early on. All my chosen vendors, such as hair, make up, and my own wedding coordinator, have raved about working with Zoe before I even met her. On my wedding day, she showed up earlier than the planned time, seamlessly navigated through City Hall with such ease, and her presence made my husband and I feel very comfortable and calm as she positioned us in the right way for each and every photo. I highly recommend Zoe for your City Hall wedding photography needs. read more

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From the very first call with Zoe, I knew she was going to be our wedding photographer. She came to that initial conversation incredibly prepared, complete with a mock-up timeline, thoughtful questions about our vision, and--most importantly--genuine interest in our love story. From day one, Zoe was consistently responsive and checked in monthly to ensure all of our questions were answered and that we felt completely supported throughout the planning process. Our wedding day was truly perfect. Zoe stayed seamlessly on schedule and captured every moment we hoped for--the romance, the details, the ceremony, cocktail hour, speeches, and all the dancing. I was especially impressed that she managed to document our entire day so beautifully on her own. My husband and I had an absolute blast with her; we were laughing and enjoying ourselves all day, which made the experience feel effortless. Zoe made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and was incredibly helpful with posing, which made such a difference. As if that wasn't enough, Zoe surprised us with a mini photo album of our sneak peeks and hand-delivered it just three days after our wedding. When we received our final edited gallery, it exceeded every expectation--it was everything we could have hoped for and more. We are so grateful we chose Zoe as our photographer. If you're still undecided, I truly hope this review helps make your decision an easy one. read more

My sister found Zoe through her website and a quick look through her Instagram made it clear that she was the wedding photographer I had been looking for. I wanted a documentary-stye photographer who had experience with both City Hall and traditional weddings, and we won the lottery win Zoe! The photos turned out amazing, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone after working with her for 3 separate days (engagement, ceremony, and reception) We booked her for our engagement shoot plus a 2-day wedding event: a 50-person City Hall ceremony with a lunch on a Friday followed by a 150 person dance party dinner reception on a Saturday. Zoe was a lifesaver with her planning templates, informative blog content, and vendor recommendations. I booked our lunch location, musician, makeup artist, and cake from her list of trusted vendors, and they were all amazing. As someone who was planning my own wedding, I relied on Zoe's advice for my timeline and a few other logistical day-of details. She was responsive to all of my communications and very easy to work with through the entire process. During the 3 days we spent with her she was friendly, energetic, and so great to work with. She gave us great direction for our photos and made us both feel comfortable in front of the camera. She is both a professional and an artist, and she brought two different film cameras to our engagement shoot and ceremony days. It was such bonus to get these film photos in addition to her digital shots. I can't wait to frame a few in our house they are truly such works of art. On our reception day, she also brought a Y2K camcorder that a friend used to capture home-video style film footage of the day. It was fun addition to capture the day in a nostalgic way. I highly recommend adding the film and camcorder options to your day-of package if you go with her. We had let her know about several things that were important to us, namely dancing photos during our dance party, and she DELIVERED. We are both so happy with the mixture of traditional poses, candid mingling, detail, and dance party shots. They are truly timeless and I can't wait to look at them for the rest of my life. On both sides of the family, this was the first time many of us had gathered in a long time, and many family members commented on how wonderful of a job Zoe did documenting our special days. Photography was one of the biggest investments for us and Zoe provided so much VALUE to our wedding weekend. The best decision I made after saying yes to marrying my husband was hiring Zoe. read more

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Zoe photographed our City Hall wedding in April of 2025 and I couldn't be more happy! She was a complete delight to work with -- she was efficient (switching between different cameras and doing photos/videos), got SO MANY candid and beautifully guided posed shots, and most importantly -- she made us and our families feel so natural and comfortable. Highly recommended! read more

Zoe photographed our October 2024 wedding at City Hall in San Francisco, and I would totally recommend her! We first contacted Zoe after reading all her how-to articles from Googling SF city hall weddings. She seemed like the city hall photographer guru! I also loved the quality and style of her images. Zoe's knowledge of city hall put my anxiety at ease when planning and prepping for our big day. After communicating with her over email, it became clear that we had found a great match, both in terms of style and personality and communication. On the wedding day, we wanted to do our first look with me walking down the aisle. She started a group chat, drew out a map, so we knew where to hideout and keep apart. Zoe nailed it! We got our sneak peak so fast and our whole album faster than we thought. The pictures were stunning, straight out of a magazine and we couldn't be happier! Zoe is worth the hype :) read more

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Zoe Larkin was our dream wedding photographer! We were married at Travis Marina in Sausalito in May of 2025, with a welcome party the night before at Cavallo Point and getting ready photos at Cavallo too, and Zoe and her team captured everything perfectly. I first found Zoe through a photo of the Travis Marina Boathouse on Pinterest, before we even booked the venue! Her candid, documentary-style approach was exactly what we were looking for: natural, not overly posed, and full of life. Once I followed her on Instagram, I knew her tone and style were a perfect fit. Zoe was incredibly professional, communicative, and prepared. She arrived early and had what felt like every camera and backup setup imaginable. She even recommended other amazing vendors we ended up booking. After being engaged for six years, we were very intentional about our vendors, and photography was at the top of the list. The photos blew us away. She captured so many little in-between moments and the full vibe of the weekend. We're awkward in front of the camera, but she made us feel totally at ease, and our guests haven't stopped raving about how incredible the photos turned out. "Best wedding photos I've ever seen" is a common response we get! The sneak peeks came quickly, and the full gallery arrived even sooner than expected, which was such a lovely surprise. The online gallery was easy to navigate, and sharing with friends and family was seamless. Her team (we worked with Khariza too!) was just as wonderful - professional, warm, and so attentive without ever being intrusive. We felt fully supported the entire weekend. As if that wasn't enough, Zoe surprised us on the dance floor before the night ended with a Polaroid album she made on the day, so we had something tangible to hold even before the full gallery arrived! She also brought a camcorder and film options for more fun and unique ways to remember the day. Every detail was thought through and beautifully documented. If photos are a top priority, don't compromise. Zoe has the talent, heart, and professionalism to deliver something truly special. We paid for our everything ourselves and thought really carefully about our wedding budget, what was important to us and where to invest our resources, and this was 100% worth it. Endlessly grateful to Zoe for capturing the best weekend of our lives. If you're getting married in the Bay Area (or anywhere), do yourself a favor and book her. You'll be so glad you did. Wow, sorry for the long rant, but we're so so SO happy with our photos! WOO! -Lizzy & Fletcher read more

We love Zoe! We had Zoe work a half day on our early morning City Hall wedding with reception to follow, and she was the best and easiest part of our wedding. I loved how organized and reliable she was ahead of time, and her professionalism and expertise for a City Hall wedding made the photos run so smoothly. We had some delays during the day, and she was extremely graceful in working in the time we had. The photos came out gorgeous, and we love that she mixed some different styles (formal portraits, candids, black and white blur) to communicate the look, feel, and joy of our wedding and guests. I highly recommend her to anyone who is having a City Hall wedding, and also to everyone else who is looking for an incredible, warm photographer. :) Thanks, Zoe! read more

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We had Zoe photograph the ceremony for our SF City Hall Wedding over the summer and she was absolutely amazing! We found her through her website (which is an absolute treasure trove of information for city hall weddings), and reached out on a whim. She was the pinnacle of professionalism from the first interaction all the way through to the big day and beyond. Her pricing was a bit of a splurge for us, but was absolutely worth it in the end! The photos were absolutely spectacular, and she gave us extra time both before and after our scheduled session read more

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Zoe is so much more than a photographer! She is flexible, communicative, knowledgeable, witty, and organized. She overall helped our SF city hall wedding run so smoothly and was there for us on things that we didn't even know we needed (i.e. an emergency chocolate chip peanut butter cookie when we were perhaps looking a little tired!). She is so passionate about her art and it permeates into the beautiful moments that she is able to capture. Besides that, she is a wonderful human being and we are so grateful that she was a part of our wedding! read more

My husband and I just went through our wedding photos from Zoe and WOW, absolutely incredible! We were blown away by the final photo and wholeheartedly recommend Zoe as a wedding photographer, particularly for couples getting married at San Francisco City Hall. While there were a number of things that made Zoe an fantastic wedding photographer. Three features really stood out to us: 1) Timely, consistent, clear, and approachable communication - From the moment we sent our availability inquiry, Zoe was extremely responsive and organized. She was proactive (but not pushy) with her communication, which took tasks off of our plate. We never had to follow up on a communication and she made all the details so easy. There's already so much to think about leading up to a wedding, and Zoe just made the whole process so much easier and enjoyable. 2) Extensive knowledge of San Francisco City Hall and Bay Area wedding vendors - Zoe's expertise of all things City Hall was truly amazing. Not only did Zoe support with logistics related to City Hall weddings, but her deep knowledge also ensured that we got the most out of our time and the space. Zoe guided us to all of the best photo spots around City Hall (given time of day and lighting). Given that City Hall is a public space, her experience at City Hall allowed her to be nimble and strategic about where to spend our time taking photos. Moreover, Zoe's shortlist of vendors was extremely helpful. We used it to select our musician (Bruce Brill) and florist (Bell and Trunk), which was so so helpful. 3) A passion for photography that's infectious, making everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera - Zoe clearly loves what she does, and for us, that resulted in an immediate sense of ease and excitement when taking photos with Zoe. We look so natural and happy in our photos, which was made possible given Zoe's enthusiastic and professional approach to the work. Our whole family loved working with Zoe, and everyone was so happy to have her as a key part of our day. We are so grateful for Zoe and all that she brought to our wedding. Having her as our photographer made our day even more special. read more

Wow wow wow. Words cannot express how grateful I am to have had Zoe and her team of associates take part in our wedding! We traveled across the country to get married (so had a lot on our plate planning-wise), but Zoe made the entire process so easy, efficient, and magical! I think choosing to marry my husband was the best decision that I made on my wedding day, but choosing Zoe and her team to capture and immortalize it was definitely a close second :) Thanks again Zoe, Jeanie, and Shannon read more

We had the pleasure of working with Zoe (and her amazing associate Jeanie) for our wedding day in the summer of 2025 and can't recommend her enough if you're looking for an experienced photographer who not only knows the ins/outs of SF City Hall for the best photo opps but is also an expert at helping you navigate your big day. Zoe was extremely organized from the moment we started planning to the actual wedding day itself and we always felt like we were in very capable hands with her. With Zoe, you don't just get a talented photographer; you get an amazing project manager and partner to work with to being your vision to life too! Many thanks to her and Jeanie for being so accommodating throughout our wedding journey and capturing a core memory very beautifully for us and our families/friends! read more

I found Zoe via looking at wedding photos taken at SF City Hall on Instagram. I am so pleased to have booked her for our civil ceremony wedding! Zoe reduced my stress greatly by 1. having a preplanned itinerary and schedule 2. providing info on where to park and just logistics 3. supplying her invaluable knowledge in one-on-one chats and directing us to her very helpful blog 4. being so responsive to any communication (we only had three vendors for our wedding but Zoe was by far the most communicative and responsive) 5. being so kind and flexible Honestly I really valued our experience with Zoe as she really made the day so much less stressful and of course the lovely high quality pictures to remember everything! read more

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Zoe for our wedding at the Pelican Inn in Marin in August. Right from the start we loved her photography style, approach to planning, and the calm she brought to the process. Her detailed planning guides made us feel organized and prepared - and the day was so much smoother with all of the details of what we wanted worked out in advance! On the day, Zoe was truly everywhere - capturing the small and major moments that went by in a flash! Do not hesitate to consider her for your wedding! read more

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My husband found Zoe via a google search and we both were impressed with her timeless photography. It was a pleasure working with Zoe--she made the entire process incredibly easy. My husband and I had no prior experience being photographed professionally so we were a bit camera shy in the beginning, however, we became increasingly comfortable as the shoot progressed thanks to Zoe's guidance and direction. Zoe guided us through the entire process and has great resources on her site with a ton of recommendations that were helpful in planning our special day. We added analog snapshots and a second location in addition to our SF city hall portraits. The analog shots are really beautiful. We were torn between two locations for the second location and ended up going with the Palace of Fine Arts after consulting with Zoe on what to expect for both locations depending on the time of day and weather. We were flying in from Seattle so we didn't have much time to see all of the locations beforehand, however, that wasn't an issue for us as Zoe knew all the best spots of the building. We loved working with Zoe! -Mayra + Anthony read more

Working with Zoe and Jeanie was so incredible for our intimate wedding in City Hall. The shoots perfectly captured the time enjoying our friends and family -- and Zoe's planning documents helped us organize the entire event. We cannot recommend her and the team highly enough! read more

We hired Zoe as our wedding photographer and she was amazing! We found Zoe after searching SF City Hall on instagram. One thing we really liked about her wedding photography was that she serves a lot of queer couples (who look like they're having a good time -- at least in the photos)! We wanted a small elopement with just the two of us. Zoe would be serving as our photographer and also our witness (you need at least one of those). We had a fantastic day. Zoe was totally receptive towards us doing an adventurous photoshoot. Zoe guided us expertly through the city hall procedure and took some romantics before and during the ceremony. Then we rode a historic tram, visited the cable car turnaround, rode MUNI to Dolores Park, and got some pretty photos next to some of the plants in Dolores Heights. Finally, we read our vows to each other (her idea to make vow books!), and by that time it was over! Things went more or less according to our loose plans, which she helped us with. There was a lot of spontaneity, and she totally rolled with it. For example, we weren't expecting the MUNI to be full of high school kids on a field trip, but she did a great job photographing the ride through it all anyways! We loved the ways that Zoe posed and prompted us. She captured candid moments of joy, but that wasn't too hard because we were full of joy all day. We also enjoyed some of the more creative and unusual shots, such as posing by a subway station wall while waiting for MUNI. Throughout the day, her energy and enthusiasm were contagious. We couldn't be happier with choosing Zoe as our wedding photographer and companion. read more

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From the beginning of our search process, my partner and I knew we wanted a seasoned professional with a strong portfolio, experience working with LGBTQ+ couples, a thorough knowledge of navigating San Francisco and city hall, and a sharp eye for detail. Through this research, we were so excited to find that Zoe fit all of these criteria ...and so much more! Starting from the moment we found her website and read through her blogs, we were blown away by the level of detail she put into each post based on her years of experience as a Bay Area photographer. Looking through her website, Zoe answered many questions that we hadn't yet even considered. We knew we wanted a simple city hall ceremony and her posts gave us the tools and insights to make that a reality. From advice on how to prepare for your wedding day, to local recommendations for portrait locations and restaurants -- she truly is the swiss army knife of Bay Area wedding photography. Given all of her knowledge and guidance, our experience at city hall could not have gone more smoothly. We immediately felt comfortable as her familiarity working with gay couples was apparent and we felt at ease as she took photos of us throughout the grand building. She knew how to direct us for the best shots, while making sure we were still comfortable ourselves even with so many people around us. And on top of this, she navigated the building with such ease, as if she was personally employed by the mayor to show people around the space herself. In our initial outreach, we said we wanted these photos to look cool and chic... "like a J. Crew campaign." Upon seeing the final results (a few weeks earlier than expected!), these photos might as well have been published in Vogue Italia. The LIGHTING. The DRAMA. the GRANDIOSITY -- unmatched! Along with her team's impeccable detail and editing prowess, the final shots made a 12 pm photo-sesh look and feel like a private buyout. All in all, we are beyond happy to have worked with Zoe Larkin Photography. The few hours we spent together felt productive but not rushed, comfortable but also intentional, professional yet still personable. Thank you Zoe for capturing our special day! read more

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We found Zoe after deciding to fly from out of town, have our wedding ceremony at SF City Hall, and watching her Youtube videos for more information. Her knowledge and experience came through clearly, and her advice helped us so much to organize our wedding with confidence. We had a much better understanding of things like the online booking system, when we could/should book, what ceremony times during the day tended to be more favorable. So many things we never would've considered on our own. From there, we looked at her website, found even more valuable guidance, and got a feel for her style of photography, and decided to reach out and check her availability. From the first email, she made us feel like we were working with a professional. Her communications were always clear and prompt, and she makes an effort to really understand the wants of the couple in planning out the types of photos desired. We had no hesitation in choosing Zoe as our photographer for our special day. She kept in touch regularly leading up to the wedding day, and provided a wealth of knowledge to help us prepare (including a planning cheat sheet, with a very handy list of vendors in the area she's had positive experiences with). She made herself available via email/text if questions came up and always responded in a timely manner. We felt so assured to be working with her and each interaction was a reassurance that we had made the right decision. On the day of the ceremony, when we finally met Zoe at the foot of the Grand Staircase in City Hall, she greeted us so warmly and it felt like we were meeting a friend. Her guidance helped us capture so many beautiful moments throughout the day and we felt like we were in great hands. She had things very well planned out, taking us around to different areas inside and outside of the building to get many of the beautiful types of shots we planned to capture (e.g. Grand Staircase, Memorial Court, Ring closeups). She navigated us through the building with expert efficiency, even with many other photography sessions happening at the same time, and trying to capture many of the same photos in the same spots. Posing for the photos felt very natural, as much as they can, thanks to Zoe's prompts even for the two of us being more shy/reserved. Our friends & family who attended the ceremony and were directed by Zoe for specific group photos also had so much glowing feedback about her. In particular her positive demeanor, professionalism, familiarity with the venue. She kept coming up in casual conversation, unprompted, even well after we finished our photography session and left City Hall. We paid extra for a Sneak peek (a small set of photos within a week) and we were so delighted that the photos were delivered within days. Likewise, the full gallery of photos (to have been delivered within 6 weeks) were also delivered ahead of schedule! The photos were more than we could have hoped for and we were incredibly pleased with the final product. It was such a marvel to see the power of editing and being able to "zap" away so many background people (especially on the Grand Staircase), and getting the look and lighting just right. We recommend Zoe's services wholeheartedly and are both confident in her ability to work with you and your loved ones to capture special memories and moments. If you're specifically considering having your wedding ceremony in SF City Hall, look no further as Zoe really is an expert! read more

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We found Zoe through a quick google search on SF City Hall wedding photographers and found her YouTube videos - and after reviewing her portfolio and feeling like we already knew her from the video, we knew we had to reach out. We booked her to cover our entire wedding day--from the pre-ceremony preparations to the walk out of city hall--and were looking for someone who could capture both candid, emotional moments, those classic, timeless shots and of course some creativity! We chose Zoe because of her ability to balance her artistic style with traditional wedding photography. We wanted someone who could not only document the day but tell a story through their lens, and she delivered! One concern we had was making sure we felt comfortable in front of the camera, and she did an incredible job making us feel at ease. This was especially important because we didn't want stiff, posed photos but more natural ones that reflected the real emotions of the day - she helped coach us so everything felt so genuine and natural. The entire experience with Zoe felt seamless. Her communication was excellent from the very start--she was always responsive and open to our ideas on location (and supported us as we sorted it out), which made the planning process stress-free. On the day of the wedding, she was a calm and steady presence, even showed up early (and stayed a few minutes late), managing to capture everything while staying in the background. What really stood out was her ability to be everywhere without being intrusive. Somehow, she managed to capture intimate moments between us and our guests that we didn't even notice at the time. When we received the photos, we were blown away by how beautifully they told the story of our day. The photos felt like they were alive with all the emotions we experienced, and we couldn't have asked for more. If you're looking for a photographer who will not only meet but exceed your expectations, look no further. We're beyond thrilled with the result and highly recommend Zoe! read more

Zoe is amazing. Truly. She is a fantastic photographer, guiding you to the best locations in City Hall, instructing you how to pose for the best shots, and in a way serving in a coordinator role due to all of the helpful tips on her blog and advice that she shares via email & Zoom throughout the planning process. In addition to her photography skills evident on her site & Instagram, I really loved her personality and her vibe. She was relaxed, but at the same time extremely diligent in her craft. She likes to get to know your story - how did you meet, what do you like, what kind of day do you want to have. She's happy to share time with a videographer to ensure he or she gets the right footage too. Gui & I feel ever so fortunate that we found Zoe and we are already in love with the photos from our sneak peek from our wedding last week. Two thumbs up. Five stars. Highly recommend. read more

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Zoe and her associate Amanda were the most incredible photographers to work with. They captured my wedding and events. Zoe worked with us at City hall and Amanda captured our dinner and reception. They were both early to start, incredibly patient and their work truly speaks for itself. Weddings go by too fast and I'm forever grateful for Zoe + team for capturing memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. read more

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Zoe worked with us for our April Bay Area Wedding Ceremony and Reception and we can't recommend her enough! We booked her after looking at some highly reviewed wedding photographers in the area, and then reviewing their portfolios for styles that we connected with and Zoe's stood out. We had a few productive meetings before the big day to help us think about groupings and specific events in our reception that we'd want to focus on and make time for. Day-of, these meetings paid off for us big as Zoe helped direct us and our guests during various activities and seamlessly switched from providing active directions to taking subtle candids as we needed, without interrupting the flow of the event at all. Photos were delivered in a timely manner after our wedding, with a sizable preview folder available to us just a few days after the event. The photos themselves are exactly what we expected from her online portfolio and we could not be happier with them, and our decision to hire Zoe. read more

I have absolutely no regrets booking with Zoe for my simple civil ceremony at SF City Hall! She was on top of it from the day I contacted her 5 months before our date and thru to end of the photography session. On the day of, she was warm with us both and our family. She zooms around City Hall like the expert she is, got our poses done in the best possible places, and has her logistics down pat. Worth every penny!!! read more