For Couples Who Want Timeless Photos and a Damn Good Time
I know some of the best in the business for videography, calligraphy, planning, styling, florals, and the list goes on. I'll help organize family formals and work out your wedding day timeline so you can feel at ease. And you can relax knowing all of your memories will be handled with care, backed up, and safely stored.
Feeling a bit overwhelmed by the idea that a City Hall wedding might not be 'enough' to celebrate your love? Trust me, you're not alone - and I'm here to flip that script. I'm Torez, your dedicated San Francisco City Hall wedding photographer, and I specialize in transforming what some might call a 'simple ceremony' into an extraordinary, deeply meaningful celebration of your love story.
Say “goodbye” to doubts and “hello” to a day filled with passion, personal touches, and timeless photographs that you'll treasure for a lifetime. Let's make your City Hall wedding not just an occasion, but the joyous, fun-filled event you've always dreamt of. Ready to start the journey? Scroll down to find out how we can create magic together.
Here's why I’m the Perfect Person to bring along on your day to elevate your city hall wedding:
I’m a Major Romance Fanatic: As someone who adores Hallmark movies and cries at every wedding, I genuinely invest in your love story. This isn't just a job for me - it's my passion.
Call Me a Professional Multitasker: With a background in both biotech and creative photography, I thrive on blending precision and artistry to capture your City Hall wedding day perfectly.
I’m Nothing Short of Detail-Oriented: From vendor recommendations to tailored itineraries, I've got you covered. I'll even answer all those nitty-gritty questions about the City Hall wedding process!
My Inclusive Vision: As a woman of color, I am passionate about representing all kinds of love stories. Your unique narrative deserves to be told, and I'm here to capture it.
Tons of Local Knowledge: Born and raised in the Bay Area, I know all the hidden gems around San Francisco for those post-ceremony photos. Whether you're local or visiting, I've got special spots that can make your photos uniquely yours.
- Tabitha & Jesse
"There aren't enough words or stars to compliment Torez and her dedication to her work. We spent a year planning, consulting, and preparing with her to photograph our wedding morning and ceremony. We live in Florida and Torez made it SO easy to work with her from across the country!
She goes above and beyond, truly. Not just her amazing photograph skills but also constant communication, friendliness, and expertise. She always has a smile on her face and seems to enjoy what she does. We were thrilled to also get back sneak peaks the next day before we even flew back home! I would easily book her again and possibly fly her out to us for future big events! I recommend her 10/10 easily based on all she does."
"She goes above and beyond, truly."
- Elvira & Steve
"We are absolutely obsessed with our wedding photos, and it’s all thanks to Torez. She did a fantastic job capturing every moment, and we couldn’t have asked for a better photographer to share our special day with. Torez was everything we wanted and more—she truly captured our love perfectly, going above and beyond to make sure every shot was right.
Her attention to detail, professionalism, and warm presence made us feel so comfortable, and the results speak for themselves.
If you’re looking for a photographer who will not only deliver stunning photos but also bring genuine care and enthusiasm to your big day, we highly recommend Torez."
"she truly captured our love perfectly."
- Kendra & Tyler
"I started looking for an adventure elopement photographer based in the San Francisco area on Instagram and quickly came across Torez and really just fell in love with her artistic style. We set up a phone call and my husband was instantly impressed with her professionalism and how well put together she came across so we made a decision right away that we wanted to hire her.
She was so helpful throughout the entire process, providing us with many check-ins and tons of helpful tips. But it was on our elopement day that Torez really blew us out of the water.... When we got our photos back we were just floored at how amazing they turned out! I would give here 10 stars if I could. Pick Torez as your wedding photographer, she's an amazing artist and person. You won't regret it!"
"Torez really blew us out of the water."
- wynter, matt, remy, & ollie
When thinking about taking photos in SF we would highly recommend Torez!! She came with the background knowledge of where to go and covered all the details of what we needed to know when taking our photos in the city.
Her quick responses, reassurance, and patience with our questions made us feel heard and confident that we found the right person. She understood how much it meant to include our dogs on our special day and she kindly offered to take care of them during the photoshoot. Torez was a joy to take our engagement photos and she clearly put tremendous personal effort to make it a memorable experience for us and our two weenie dogs. We are absolutely in love with our photos and would definitely work with Torez again. 10/10 RECOMMEND!!
"Torez was a joy to take our engagement photos with."
- Ale & Hanson
"We are so in love with the photos Torez took for our civil wedding at San Francisco City Hall. From the very beginning, Torez was friendly, helpful, and professional. She captured the most lovely moments of our small ceremony, and we couldn't be happier with the results. I was very nervous about the day's logistics, but Torez knows everything about San Francisco City Hall, which made things go stress-free and smoothly. I've received so many compliments about the photos of my wedding day, and I'm more than obsessed with them. They look so natural and beautiful. We highly recommend Torez's services to everyone!
Thank you so much for everything!"
"Torez knows everything about San Francisco City Hall."
- Cait & Allan
"My fiancée and I LOVE the engagement photos Torez took. We were nervous going into the session (in San Francisco) but Torez took the edge off right away and made us feel comfortable.
She had great recommendations about where to go and how to move around together. Our photos ended up capturing us beautifully – they don’t feel too “posed” or unnatural. Torez was communicative through the whole process and got our photo set back to us quickly. We highly recommend her as a photographer."
"Our photos [captured] us beautifully."
- Patricia & Lyndez
"We found Torez on Instagram and loved her work! To pick her out for our elopement was the best choice we could make! She really dug to know our 'vibe' as a couple, she's always smiling, so nice and professional (responds very quickly) and the photos are just stunning! She knows everything about San Francisco City Hall (the best places to take pictures but also how the elopement goes) and it's highly appreciated not only before, but also on the day of the ceremony.
We didn't regret our choice one single second and would recommend her to everyone! We're glad to get these photos as souvenirs of this day!
Thank you again and again."
"We didn't regret our choice one single second."
- Haley & Brett
"Booking with Torez was one of the best decisions we made when doing an anniversary mini session on our trip to San Francisco. We came across Torez on instagram and fell in love with her style and her energy (the reels are amazing!)....
We met up with Torez and immediately felt like friends. Through her clear directions and her understanding of what we wanted we ended up with the sweetest and loveliest photos that captured our favourite morning of the trip. We enjoyed listening to her music and just hanging out! If you are thinking of hiring Torez I would 1000000% recommend. She is so genuine and kind and makes you feel like a million bucks. If we are ever in the area again we would definitely call her up."
"WE MET UP WITH TOREZ AND IMMEDIATELY FELT LIKE FRIENDS."
- KATE & RANDAL
"I can’t say enough good things about Torez. Not only did the pictures turn out beautifully, but she really went above and beyond scouting out photo locations and creating a schedule for the day and making sure we got our dream photos.
I also really appreciated how Torez makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera and suggestions natural poses so your photos end up looking candid and not staged.
Whether you’re booking an elopement, couples or individual photo session in California, Torez is your person!"
"I CAN’T SAY ENOUGH GOOD THINGS ABOUT TOREZ."
- Klayton & Courtney
"My fiancé and I took engagement pictures with Torez and we had a great experience and would certainly recommend her again and again. We won our session on an Instagram contest and she was so easy to work with and coordinate.
We settled on Carmel, she helped with outfits, location styling, posing, everything. She embraced our awkwardness and our photos turned out amazing — we get so many compliments on them. It was like working with an old friend. Thank you Torez."
"IT WAS LIKE WORKING WITH AN OLD FRIEND."
- Katy & markus
"I only have amazing things to say about Torez! My fiance and I were looking into engagement photographers and we wanted someone who knew SF and was going to make sure we were nice and relaxed while taking photos. Torez jumped right on board when we said we wanted to take photos at our favorite local bar! On the day of, we had 1.5 hrs and it felt like it flew by in the best way possible. She was great at giving tips on how to pose and giving prompts for us to have fun and play around with each other.
We started at the bar and then walked to a park nearby. She made sure to ask us if there were any specific photos we wanted captured and made sure it happened. We're so thrilled with our photos and get so many compliments on them. Thank you Torez!!!"
"I ONLY HAVE AMAZING THINGS TO SAY ABOUT TOREZ."
- ASHLEY & ANTOINE
"I don't even know where to begin. We planned our trip from Kentucky to California for May. Due to unforeseen work circumstances we did not get to actually take our trip until September. Torez was so cooperative and kind, in dealing with our situation. Upon meeting her, she was just as kind in person.
She really pays attention to details. Everything that I wanted for our anniversary shoot, she made it happen. She even had our favorite artist playing in the background to set the mood. We are already planning a trip back to take pictures with our children. Lets not even talk about the quality of the photos, amazing!!!"
"EVERYTHING THAT I WANTED FOR OUR ANNIVERSARY SHOOT, SHE MADE IT HAPPEN."
-Hanna & thomas
"Torez accommodated us very last minute; we asked her on a Monday if she was available to shoot our elopement on Friday! Thankfully, she was available, and took some truly lovely photos of our intimate day. She was understanding of our personalities and captured us in a way that felt authentic -- not forced or unnatural by any means.
And her prices were very reasonable for some truly outstanding work; if you are looking to get photos done at City Hall and wish to do it on a reasonable budget, Torez is a great choice! We can't thank her enough for capturing us so well on our special day."
"WE CAN'T THANK HER ENOUGH FOR CAPTURING US SO WELL ON OUR SPECIAL DAY."
- ALYSSA & PETER
"Torez did a fantastic job shooting our engagement photos. My fiance and I are definitely camera shy and so we knew the importance of trusting and being comfortable with our photographer every step of the way. Torez was so genuine from the start, as she truly wanted to get to know US so she can curate an experience that would carry on past that session.
She asked questions to get to know us better as a couple as well as did her research in terms of location, time of day, etc. Her turnaround time was quick and the photos turned out great - we found pictures that captured who we truly are and we couldn't be happier with the results! We were quick to post a sneak peak on Instagram as well because we were so excited :) Thank you, Torez!!"
"WE FOUND PICTURES THAT CAPTURED WHO WE TRULY ARE AND WE COULDN'T BE HAPPIER."
- Elana & Charles
"We are so happy we went with Torez for our wedding! I found her on IG a couple years ago and messaged her to see if she was available for our date. She responded promptly, worked with our wants, gave us questionnaires to learn more about us and was overall very communicative the entire time.
The day before the wedding nailed down the timeline and realized we needed additional time and she was willing to work with us to find the best solution! We also decided to do a "day-after" shoot instead of an engagement shoot and had such a blast exploring the White Mountains with her. Honestly we could not have asked for a better photographer and would recommend her to any of our friends/family that are in need of a photographer!"
"HONESTLY WE COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR A BETTER. PHOTOGRAPHER."
- Elisa & Chris
"I found Torez Marguerite Photography on instagram and I really loved scrolling through her work. My fiancé and I hopped on a Zoom call with Torez ASAP and had such a wonderful time getting to know her and telling her our story!! We scheduled our session with her immediately after the call because we were so excited to work with someone who was sweet and professional at the same time...
The day we had our session, things moved so seamlessly!! Torez really knew how to make my fiancé and I feel comfortable throughout the entire photoshoot (we really had no idea what we were doing). We had so much fun and we would book another photoshoot with Torez in a heartbeat. We were also very happy with all of our photos when we received them. Our wedding website and invitations are going to look incredible. Torez was amazing and I would definitely recommend working with her!!"
"Torez really knew how to make my fiancé and I feel comfortable."
Inquire, Plan, and Book: Our first call will set the stage for an incredible journey together. I'll walk you through my pricing, what it's like to work with me, and the next steps for booking!
Contract and Retainer: A flat fee of $1500 secures your date, with the remaining balance split into two payments over your booking timeline.
Planning: After booking, you'll receive my comprehensive 60+ page guide filled with everything you'll need. I will also be checking in with you throughout the time leading up to your day making sure everything you need is taken care of!
Day-of Coordination: From timeline planning to the final timeline and detail checks, I've got your back. And don't forget, I'm your go-to for all things City Hall and San Francisco. We’ll have the best time running around San Francisco together playing ‘tourist’ for the day!
Epic Photos: Expect a sneak peek of 15-30 photos within 24-48 hours after your big day. Your entire gallery will be delivered within 6 weeks curated to perfection including both film and digital photos.
I mean I'm biased but I say anytime is the best time to get married in San Francisco! But, if you're looking for clear skies and warmer weather then 100% opt for the fall preferably September/October if possible. As long as fire season is under control you should have blue skies and golden sunsets.
City Hall in San Francisco is an architectural wonder and a streamlined yet unique venue. I'll guide you through the whole process, from pre-ceremony planning to those first magical moments as a married couple. To get you started, check out this blog about City Hall weddings!
That depends on what ceremony you want to book. Check out my San Francisco City Hall Wedding Guide.
To book a civil ceremony go to the SF.gov site to book a hour ceremony, 2 hour ceremony or evening ceremony visit SF City Hall Events' site. There you'll be able to find the right booking details. You can also read more in depth information on getting married in San Francisco City Hall guide.
I have a 4-hour minimum for all of my wedding & elopement packages. Having photographed over 15 weddings in SF City Hall 1-2 hours is simply just not enough time for the quality of work I like to give my couples and to capture both digital and film. I typically invest between 40-60 hours into helping every single one of my couples—your day means that much to me.
You've Got Questions I've Got Answers
So, if you're looking for a San Francisco City Hall wedding photographer who lives for love stories and knows the ins and outs of this incredible city, look no further. Let's chat, plan, and make your wedding day the most memorable chapter in your love story yet!