Welcome to the Jeanie Horton Photography Blog!
Jeanie Horton is a San Francisco Bay Area-based wedding and event photographer with over 12 years of experience and more than 300 weddings photographed. Known for her down-to-earth, candid style, Jeanie specializes in capturing intimate moments with a warm, friendly presence and gentle guidance—so couples can fully enjoy their day without feeling overly posed. She offers wedding, portrait, and event photography across Northern California, including Napa, Sonoma, Marin, and the greater SF Bay Area. Whether you're planning a laid-back celebration, a surprise proposal, or a multi-day event, Jeanie brings a calm professionalism and storytelling eye that clients rave about. Her work blends documentary-style honesty with an editorial polish—perfect for couples looking for natural, timeless images. Check out recent weddings, events and portraits taken in the SF Bay Area, and beyond!
Blog Categories
- Beach 7
- Berkeley 2
- Destination Wedding 2
- East Bay 4
- Engagement 7
- Event 1
- Family 9
- Film 2
- Golden Gate Bridge 1
- Graduation 1
- Half Moon Bay 3
- LGBTQ 1
- Marin 3
- Maternity 1
- Mexico 2
- Monterey 1
- Nob Hill 1
- Oakland 1
- Proposal 7
- SF City Hall 2
- SF City Hall Wedding 3
- San Francisco 8
- Santa Cruz 1
- Southern California Wedding 1
- Travel 2
- Wedding 9
- Wedding Tips 2
- Wedding Venue 5
- Wine Country 2
How to Create Your Family Photos Shot List for Your Wedding Day
Planning family photos for your wedding day? This guide by a professional San Francisco Bay Area wedding photographer walks you through everything you need to know—when to schedule portraits, how to organize your shot list, tips for navigating tricky family dynamics, and how to include (or exclude) plus-ones. Perfect for couples planning a wedding in the Bay Area and looking to make their family photo session smooth, meaningful, and stress-free.
San Francisco Engagement Photos- Alice Marble Court, Swenson’s Ice Cream + Crissy Field
Planning engagement photos in San Francisco? See how M + T celebrated their love across the city — from playful moments at Alice Marble Tennis Courts to sweet scoops at Swenson’s Ice Cream and a golden hour finale at Crissy Field. This Bay Area engagement session is full of personal touches, scenic locations, and inspiration for your own San Francisco engagement shoot.

35mm film- Personal Travel photos in Belize
35mm travel film belize. Olympus stylus epic 170
SF Embarcadero Pier 7- Surprise Proposal
San Francisco Pier 7 embarcadero surprise proposal

23 Tips for a stress free, smooth wedding day
23 tips for a stress free, smooth wedding day from a professional San Francisco Bay Area wedding photographer. Tips to help wedding day go smoothly, timeline help
San Francisco City Hall Engagement Photos
San Francisco City Hall Engagement Photos
Villa Valentin, Sayulita Mexico Wedding
Villa Valentin, Sayulita Mexico Wedding. Destination wedding in mexico. Mexican destination wedding venue
Salesforce Park, San Francisco Proposal
Salesforce Park Surprise Engagement Proposal in San Francisco

Mount Tamalpais Maternity Session
Fern Grotto Beach Surprise Proposal- Wilder Ranch State Park in Santa Cruz
Surprise proposal photographed at Fern Grotto beach in Santa Cruz
SF Golden Gate Bridge Surprise Proposal- Cavallo Point
Surprise engagement proposal at Cavallo Point with views of the Golden Gate Bridge

Sausalito & Cavallo Point Engagement Photos-Kamal + John
Downtown Sausalito and Cavallo Point Engagement Session
Nob Hill + Huntington Park Family Photos- Calderon Family
San Francisco Bay Area Family photos, SF Bay Area Family Portrait Photographer
SF City Hall- Ami + Michael
SF City Hall wedding ceremony wedding photos. Jeanie Horton Photography San Francisco Bay Area city hall and wedding photographer

35mm Film- Cozumel, Mexico
35mm film olympus epic zoom 170 travel photography in Cozumel Mexico
San Francisco Proposal- Ina Coolbrith Park- K+E
Surprise proposal at Ina Coolbrith park in San Francisco
Whetstone Winery Napa Engagement- Sally + Kyle
Whetstone Winery Napa Engagement Photos, Napa engagement, Napa Proposal, napa winery engagement photos
The Pacific View Tower & Zachari Dunes Wedding- Sophia + Kevin
The Pacific View Tower wedding in Oxnard, California. Zachari Dunes Oxnard Wedding
Saint Mary’s College Grad Portrait Session
Saint Marys College of California Graduation Photo Session
Dunrovin Ranch Wedding- Lolo, Montana- Elise+ John
Horse ranch wedding near Missoula Montana. Destination wedding photography