Business Details
13 Years
experience
Documentary Wedding Photography in San Francisco | C Wagner Photography
Established in 2013, C Wagner Photography specializes in documentary-style wedding and family photography, capturing authentic moments with a blend of digital and film techniques. With over 300 weddings documented globally, the business prioritizes emotional storytelling and candid observation, ensuring clients relive their most cherished memories. The founder, Cherlyn, brings a decade of experience from documentary birth photography, refining her ability to anticipate and capture decisive moments without intrusion.Services include engagement sessions, intimate elopements, and destination weddings, emphasizing personalized planning and transparent communication. The team maintains professional standards through memberships in the Professional Photographers of America and Sony Imaging Pro programs, ensuring technical excellence and ethical practices.
Services
Wedding Photography
Elopement Coverage
Family Portraits
Film Photography
Destination Weddings
Engagement Sessions
Super 8 Film
Album Design
Vendor Referrals
Consultation Services
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- Documented 300+ weddings with a candid, documentary approach since 2013.
- Specialize in blending digital and film photography for timeless, emotive storytelling.
- Offer personalized planning with transparent pricing and flexible payment options.
- Experienced in destination weddings and intimate San Francisco City Hall ceremonies.
- Maintain backup equipment and professional liability insurance for reliability.
Associations and certifications
- Professional Photographers of America
- Sony Imaging Pro
What people say
Captured every emotion
Seamlessly blended in
Exceeded expectations
Flexible and kind
Spectacular photos
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary wedding photography captures unposed moments using digital and film techniques. Ideal for couples valuing authenticity, this service emphasizes emotional storytelling through candid observation. Includes timeline planning and post-processing to deliver a curated gallery of 450-800 images.
Elopement Coverage
Specialized documentation for small weddings and elopements starting at $2,500. Includes location scouting, permit assistance, and coverage for ceremonies with up to 50 guests. Available for San Francisco City Hall and destination events.
Family Portraits
Documentary-style family photography focusing on natural interactions. Sessions include guidance for relaxed posing and are available with film or Super 8 film enhancements. Priced from $850 for one-hour sessions tailored to children's schedules.
Film Photography
35mm film photography adds timeless texture to wedding documentation. Available as an add-on to digital packages, this service includes professional film development and high-resolution scans for archival quality images.
Super 8 Film
Vintage Super 8 film packages create nostalgic moving images of wedding days. This add-on service includes 3-5 minute cinematic edits with sound, ideal for capturing ceremony highlights and reception ambiance.
People
C Wagner Photography
Owner & Lead Photographer
Documentary photographer since 2013 with 300+ weddings captured globally. Specializes in candid storytelling using digital and film techniques. Filipino-American immigrant and former birth photographer, bringing empathetic observation to wedding documentation.
Questions
What is documentary-style wedding photography?
Documentary-style photography focuses on candid, unposed moments as they naturally unfold, prioritizing emotional storytelling over staged shots. I observe and capture authentic interactions throughout your day.
Do you offer destination wedding services?
Yes, I travel globally for destination weddings. My experience includes logistics planning, multilingual communication, and adapting to diverse cultural ceremonies while maintaining documentary storytelling integrity.
What equipment do you use?
I shoot with both digital cameras and 35mm film, supplemented by Super 8 film for cinematic moments. Backup equipment ensures reliability, including multiple cameras and lenses for uninterrupted coverage.
How are photos delivered?
High-resolution digital files are delivered via an online gallery with print rights. Film scans and Super 8 footage are included in packages that specify these formats, with optional RAW file purchases available.
Can we customize our package?
Yes, packages are fully customizable. Options include additional hours, second photographers, film upgrades, and travel coordination. Pricing starts at $6,000 for full-day coverage with customization flexibility.
What safety measures do you have?
I maintain professional liability insurance and have implemented secure digital workflows for data protection. All venues receive certificates of insurance upon request, and I follow strict privacy protocols for confidential events.
