I'm Segun, your photographer, hype man, and unofficial wingman for the day. You show up and be in love. I'll handle the angles, the timing, and the slightly chaotic beauty of City Hall.
The marble, the arches, the light pouring down that staircase — it genuinely looks like a movie set. But here's the thing nobody warns you about: it's also a busy, working building with a schedule, a crowd, and a clock that's always ticking.
That's where I come in. I've walked couple after couple through their City Hall day — locals, out-of-towners, folks who swear they're "so awkward in photos." My whole job is to make sure you feel comfortable and present while I quietly handle everything else: where to stand, when to move, and how to get the good light before the crowd shows up.
There's something about an elopement that gets me every single time.
When it's just the two of you — no 200-person guest list, no seating charts, no pressure to perform for a room — what's left is the realest version of you two. The nervous laugh right before the vows. The way you reach for each other's hand on the staircase. That quiet "wait, we actually did it" look you share the second the commissioner says you're married. Elopements strip the whole day down to the part that actually matters: two people, completely present, choosing each other out loud. They're intimate, they're a little bit brave, and honestly they make for the most honest photographs I take all year. So if a big traditional wedding was never really your thing — if you'd rather sink into the moment than spend the day managing one — trust me, you and I are going to get along just fine.
I keep the day easygoing and your nerves low, but don't let the casual vibe fool you: I know this building cold. Where the morning light lands, when the staircase clears, which corners stay quiet — that's the kind of thing that turns a busy public building into photos that feel calm, intentional, and completely you.
"Unphotogenic" isn't a real thing — it just means nobody's guided you yet. I direct you into natural, fun poses so you actually look like yourselves, not mannequins.
I know City Hall's rhythm — when it's packed, when the staircase clears, when the light hits the 4th floor just right. I keep us on schedule so you never feel rushed.
Not stiff. Not cookie-cutter. A mix of the big posed moments and the in-between candids — the laughing, the nervous hand-squeeze, the "we actually did it" look.
No assistant, no phone tree. When you message Wingman Media, you're talking to the person who'll be behind the camera on your day. Random question at 11pm? Send it.
Want portraits at the Legion of Honor, Baker Beach, or somewhere that means something to you? I'll build it into the day so City Hall is the start, not the whole story.
Your fully-edited photos land in a private online gallery within about 14 days — while the day still feels fresh and you're dying to share them.
Great question, and one I get daily. There are basically three ways to do City Hall. Here's the no-jargon version so you can pick the one that fits your day (and your guest list).
A deputy marriage commissioner marries you up in the rotunda. It's quick — about three minutes — affordable, and you can usually book it around 90 days out. The rest of the time is yours to take photos around the building.
You rent a private spot — the Mayor's Balcony or the 4th Floor — for a full hour. Bring your own officiant, write your own vows, add music or florals. Books further out, so it's great if you love to plan ahead.
Want City Hall entirely to yourselves? You can buy out the building for an evening or a Saturday. It's the big, dramatic, dance-on-the-staircase option. If this is the vibe, let's talk timeline early.
Not sure which lane you're in? Tell me your guest count and your vibe and I'll point you the right way — no pressure, no sales pitch. Ask me anything →
Planning a City Hall wedding from out of town can feel like a lot. So I put together everything I've learned from doing this again and again — and once we're working together, it's yours. Think of it as my way of making sure your day runs smooth from the very first email.
Think of it as having a friend in the city who's done this a hundred times. It walks you through the whole day, start to finish, so nothing catches you off guard.
A free gift reserved for couples who've booked with me — it lands in your inbox the moment we lock in your date.
This one's free the moment you inquire — no booking required. Reach out and I'll send over my City Hall checklist: every little thing to sort out before your wedding day, from your marriage license to your timeline, so nothing slips through the cracks.
City Hall is a public, working building — which means tour groups, other couples, and the occasional confused tourist wandering through your shot. It's part of the charm, but it shouldn't be in your wedding photos.
So after your day, I carefully edit out the background distractions so your gallery looks the way the moment felt — like it was just the two of you. Drag the slider to see it in action.
From a quick-and-beautiful ceremony to a full day all over the city — pick the one that fits. Need something in between or even bigger? That's what custom packages are for.
Want video too? I work hand-in-hand with trusted SF City Hall videographers and can fold them right into your package. Need more time, more locations, or a full buyout? Let's build a custom package →
The questions I get over and over — here's the honest, useful version. Still wondering something weird and specific? That's literally my favorite kind of email.
Ask Me Anything →
Tell me your date and a little about the two of you. I'll tell you if I'm free and exactly how we'd make it great.
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