Business Details
Award-Winning Wedding & Portrait Photography in San Francisco
Founded on a passion for capturing life's most meaningful moments, Jihan Cerda specializes in creating timeless visual narratives through weddings, engagements, and portrait sessions. With a career dedicated to documenting authentic emotions, our approach blends artistic vision with technical precision to deliver images that resonate deeply with clients. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area but serving destinations worldwide, we prioritize personalized service, ensuring every client feels comfortable and celebrated throughout the photographic process.Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the shoot, offering high-resolution digital collections, timely delivery of final images, and comprehensive guidance to help couples make informed decisions about their photography needs. By combining decades of experience with a genuine love for storytelling, we strive to transform fleeting moments into enduring heirlooms that families will cherish across generations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Portrait Photography
Travel Services
Custom Collections
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of professional wedding photography experience with a modern, emotionally authentic approach
- Our sessions include complimentary engagement shoots to build comfort and familiarity before your wedding day
- We guarantee delivery of high-resolution digital images through secure, password-protected online galleries
- Available for destination photography worldwide with transparent travel fee structures
- Personalized planning includes fashion guidance, location selection, and pre-session consultations
What people say
Perfect forever memories
Comfortable and natural
Magical day documentation
Professional and talented
Cherished beautiful memories
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service documents your special day with artistic precision and emotional authenticity. Using professional-grade equipment and expert lighting techniques, we capture candid moments and formal portraits across multiple locations. Clients receive comprehensive coverage from ceremony to reception, including detail shots of dcor, attire, and key interactions with guests.
Engagement Sessions
Complimentary engagement photography sessions help couples build comfort in front of the camera before their wedding day. These sessions focus on natural interactions in scenic locations, providing practice for posing while creating beautiful standalone images. Sessions include professional guidance for location selection, outfit coordination, and relaxed posing techniques.
Portrait Photography
Custom portrait sessions capture individuals and families in their most authentic light. Offering both studio and location options, our approach emphasizes natural expressions and flattering compositions. Each session includes professional styling guidance, multiple outfit changes, and carefully curated backdrops that reflect the subject's personality and story.
Destination Services
We provide photography services at locations worldwide with transparent travel fee structures. Our destination packages include logistical planning for transportation, accommodations, and optimal shooting times. Clients benefit from local knowledge at popular venues while maintaining consistent photographic quality regardless of location.
Custom Collections
Customizable photography packages adapt to specific client needs and event requirements. From intimate elopements to large celebrations, we create personalized plans that match time commitments, coverage preferences, and budget considerations. Each custom collection maintains core service standards while offering flexible enhancements.
People
Jihan Cerda
Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with over a decade of experience capturing weddings and portraits. Specializes in natural light photography and emotional storytelling. Balances professional work with family life as mother of three children.
Questions
Do you travel for photography sessions?
Yes, we photograph weddings and portraits throughout California and worldwide. Travel fees cover transportation, accommodations, and equipment logistics for destination shoots.
Are digital images included in packages?
All collections include high-resolution digital images delivered through password-protected online galleries for personal use and sharing with family.
When will we receive our wedding photos?
Wedding galleries deliver within six weeks, with engagement photos available in two weeks. Clients receive sneak peek images within 24 hours after their event.
Is the engagement session mandatory?
Engagement sessions aren't required but strongly recommended to build comfort with our process. They provide valuable practice for wedding day photography at no additional cost.
What's included in wedding collections?
Packages start at $5,950 and include full wedding day coverage, engagement session, professional editing, and digital image delivery with print release.
How do sessions work during bad weather?
We monitor forecasts closely and maintain contingency plans for adverse conditions. Alternative indoor locations or rescheduling options ensure quality results regardless of weather.
