Business Details
Your Trusted San Francisco Wedding Photographer & Planner
Founded on the belief that weddings should be beautiful, affordable, and stress-free, Rachel Levine Photography has dedicated over 14 years to crafting unforgettable elopements, micro weddings, and full-day celebrations across California. Our founder, Rachel Levine, combines her expertise in wedding photography with a passion for personalized service, ensuring every couple receives tailored attention from initial planning to final execution. Our team of seasoned professionalsincluding photographers, officiants, hair and makeup artists, and floristscollaborates seamlessly to deliver cohesive, high-quality experiences.With a focus on San Francisco City Hall, Muir Woods, Monterey, and Carmel locations, we handle every detail so couples can savor their special day. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 100% client satisfaction rate and partnerships with organizations like Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, underscoring our dedication to community and sustainability.
Services
Wedding Photography
Elopement Packages
Full-Day Weddings
Floral Arrangements
Officiant Coordination
Hair & Makeup
Videography Services
Location Planning
Engagement Sessions
Destination Weddings
Highlights and features
- We offer 14+ years of specialized expertise in California elopements and weddings.
- Our team provides fully integrated services from photography to officiant coordination.
- We guarantee seamless execution through pre-vetted, collaborative vendor partnerships.
- Our packages include eco-conscious initiatives like tree planting for every booking.
- We maintain 24/7 availability for urgent wedding planning consultations.
What people say
Stress-free experience
Beautiful photography
Professional coordination
Amazing team
Personalized service
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service captures every moment with artistic precision using professional-grade equipment and advanced editing techniques. We specialize in natural lighting and candid shots that reflect authentic emotions. Our photographers have documented over 500 weddings across California's diverse landscapes.
Elopement Packages
Customizable elopement packages include venue selection, officiant coordination, and same-day documentation. We specialize in San Francisco City Hall and Muir Woods ceremonies with options for floral arrangements and hair/makeup services. Packages start at $2,500.
Full-Day Weddings
Comprehensive wedding planning covering timeline creation, vendor management, and day-of coordination. Our team handles logistics for multi-location events with up to 100 guests. Services include 12-hour coverage and post-event organization.
Floral Arrangements
Hand-crafted floral designs tailored to seasonal availability and color palettes. Our florists create bouquets, centerpieces, and ceremony arches using sustainably sourced materials. Available as standalone service or part of wedding packages.
Officiant Coordination
Professional officiant services with customizable ceremony scripts and rehearsal coordination. Our officiants specialize in non-religious, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ inclusive ceremonies. Includes 2 pre-wedding consultations.
People
Rachel Levine
Wedding Planner & Photographer
With 14+ years of experience, Rachel combines wedding planning expertise with photography skills. She founded the company after personal wedding planning challenges and now leads a team that plants a tree for every booking.
Leza Strayer
Bridal Team Coordinator
Leza manages day-of coordination and vendor communication, ensuring seamless execution. With organizational expertise, she creates detailed timelines and delivers post-event photo galleries, working closely with couples from planning through final delivery.
Questions
What wedding locations do you specialize in?
We specialize in San Francisco City Hall, Muir Woods, Monterey, Carmel, and Marin Headlands locations with expert knowledge of local permits and logistics.
Do you offer full-service wedding planning?
Yes, our full-service planning includes timeline creation, vendor coordination, and day-of management for events up to 100 guests across multiple locations.
What's included in your elopement packages?
Packages include officiant services, photography, floral arrangements, and hair/makeup options. Customizable based on couple preferences and location requirements.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking 6-12 months in advance for popular dates, though we can accommodate shorter timelines for simpler ceremonies.
Do you provide both photography and videography?
Yes, we offer both services with coordinated teams that work together to capture comprehensive coverage without interfering with event flow.
Reviews (4)
Lindsey Blass
Jan 26, 2022
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Rachel is THE BEST. Not only are her photos absolutely gorgeous, but her presence is warm, welcoming, and fun- the sort of person you want by your side on your wedding day, right?! Even before receiving the pictures, we had multiple wedding guests comment on how awesome the photographer was. She had a way of making City Hall look and feel like we were the only people there, and at our reception was great at guiding us so we were able to have fun but still capture amazing pics. I am having so much trouble to decide which ones to frame because I love them all!!! If you are considering Rachel for
Ashley Ng
Dec 19, 2021
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Rachel and her crew were really great to work with. My now husband and I were trying to figure out an affordable wedding in a short amount of time and we stumbled upon Rachel. She was really responsive via phone calls and text messages. We were able to customize the micro wedding that we wanted with the help of Rachel and her crew. Her crew consisted of herself, Alex, Dulce, and Will:
Alex went above and beyond and was so helpful during the planning of the ceremony and reception setup. And she helped set up and direct vendors on where to place everything from a beautiful floral arch for the ceremony
Alex went above and beyond and was so helpful during the planning of the ceremony and reception setup. And she helped set up and direct vendors on where to place everything from a beautiful floral arch for the ceremony
Elissa Harryman
Apr 25, 2021
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Master Class at her craft; Rachel is at the very least a Photographer Poet. I stumbled upon The Effortless Wedding website and fell in love with the idea of a pop-up elopement. Rachel reached out to me rather quickly. She was on fire with ideas! Since this elopement was something we wanted for just the two of us; We knew that meant having to sacrifice the wedding day family sentiment. Rachel and her team filled any voids we may have had. Instantly, each of them became family, sister, brother, and best friend(s). I can go on and gush about work ethic and fun personalities or you can visit
Greg Allen
Oct 17, 2020
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Rachel shot my daughter's wedding. We were extremely pleased with not just the results, but the entire process. Rachel worked with us on planning so that we knew what to expect and when, and she knew our expectations. The photos were exceptional, and delivered in the time agreed upon. We could not have asked for a better phographer or experience!
