Jihan Cerda

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San Francisco Wedding & Portrait Photographer | Jihan Cerda

Jihan Cerda Photography was founded on a passion for capturing life's most meaningful moments through the lens. With years of dedicated experience in wedding, engagement, and portrait photography, we specialize in preserving authentic emotions and timeless memories. Our approach combines artistic vision with technical precision, ensuring every client receives personalized attention and exceptional service. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, we serve clients across California and beyond, offering tailored photo experiences that reflect individual stories.

Our commitment to excellence is evident in our high-resolution digital collections, complimentary engagement sessions, and meticulous post-production process. As a mother of three, Jihan balances family life with her creative calling, bringing warmth and relatability to every session. We prioritize client comfort, using expert lighting techniques and natural environments to create stunning, candid imagery that clients cherish for generations.

Services

Wedding Photography Engagement Sessions Portrait Photography Travel Services Online Galleries

Highlights and features

We offer 10+ years of specialized wedding photography experience
All collections include complimentary engagement sessions
Available for travel across California and beyond
Personalized approach to capturing authentic emotions
High-resolution digital images with no hidden fees

What people say

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Services

Wedding Photography

Comprehensive wedding day documentation with artistic storytelling. Our 8-hour coverage includes ceremony details, portraits, and reception moments. Couples receive 600-1,000 edited images through secure online galleries. We prioritize capturing genuine emotions while maintaining technical excellence in lighting and composition.

Engagement Sessions

Complimentary pre-wedding photo sessions that build comfort with photography. These hour-long sessions help couples acclimate to being photographed while creating beautiful keepsake images. Includes 20 edited digital portraits and location guidance from our team.

Portrait Photography

Custom portrait experiences for individuals and families. Sessions include wardrobe guidance, two outfit changes, and location scouting. Deliverables feature 20 professionally edited images in high resolution with personal use rights included in the base package.

Travel Services

Photography services available for events outside the Bay Area. Travel fees cover transportation, accommodations, and equipment logistics. Our team handles all location permits and coordinates with local vendors to ensure seamless execution for destination weddings and portraits.

Online Galleries

Secure password-protected image delivery system with viewing analytics. Galleries include full-resolution files for personal use, with optional print ordering capabilities. Wedding galleries remain active for six months with reminder notifications for download deadlines.

People

Jihan Cerda

Photographer

Award-winning photographer specializing in wedding and portrait photography with over a decade of experience. Mother of three who combines family values with artistic vision to create emotionally resonant imagery for clients.

Questions

Do you travel for weddings and portraits?

Yes, we travel throughout California and beyond. Travel fees include transportation, accommodations, and equipment logistics for both primary and secondary photographers.

Are digital images included in packages?

All collections include high-resolution digital images with personal use rights. Wedding packages deliver 600-1,000 edited photos through secure online galleries.

When will we receive our photos?

Wedding photos deliver in six weeks with engagement sessions ready in two weeks. Clients receive sneak peeks within 24 hours through our private online proofing system.

Is the engagement session mandatory?

Engagement sessions are included but optional. We recommend them to build comfort with photography, but no discount applies for declining this complimentary service.

Reviews (5)

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Delaney M.

Nov 12, 2019 Report

5 stars is not enough to praise this amazingly talented woman! Jihan is a vendor that I refer for my clients (I am a wedding planner) for photography regularly, but it wasn't until I got to experience working with her first hand for my maternity photos that I really fell in love with her and her work on a whole different level. Not only did she make us feel SO comfortable in front of the camera almost immediately, she has such a calming and kind demeanor. We loved chatting with her throughout the session and we had SO much fun with her. This was totally out of our comfort zone, and she guided

Nezza S.

Sep 01, 2019 Report

Jihan was the photographer for a wedding in January 2019 in Scottsdale, AZ that we were the florists for. She captured every moment beautifully, every picture she took was amazing. Jihan has a creative eye and is a perfectionist at her craft. She was easy to work with, quick to respond, and she knows her work. Thanks Jihan!
-the staff at My Little Posy (Scottsdale, AZ event florist)

Lainey S.

Jun 24, 2017 Report

You cannot choose a photographer better than Jihan. Her photography expertise and incredible direction gave us the most beautiful engagement and wedding photos. She made us feel comfortable and the entire experience was a blast. Her work is excellent quality and we are so grateful to have had her as part of our engagement and wedding. Thank you, Jihan!

Liz W.

Dec 30, 2016 Report

We loved working with Jihan. The main thing I wanted from a photographer (aside from gorgeous photos, of course) was someone who would take charge. I like to describe Jihan as bossy and awesome. She will tell you what to do, but in the best way possible. The day of the wedding, there are hundreds of photos to take with the bridal party, family and friends and she makes sure it's done quickly and efficiently, so you can actually ENJOY your wedding day and not take pictures the whole time. She also captured such amazing candid moments of my husband and I, took so many photos of the guests

Andrew L.

Apr 29, 2016 Report

LOOK NO FURTHER! After such a pleasant experience with our engagement photos, we've been lucky enough to have Jihan do our wedding, maternity photos and new born pics. She is a lot of fun to work with. She took charge during our wedding pictures and moved us a long and dealt with wild friends and crying kids with ease to make sure we could get in to our reception. She really knows how to capture the best details and as well as special moments. Its always nice to look back over the past two years and have such great pictures to look through.