Jessica Kay Photography

S+D’s stylish & rustic ceremony at Park Winters in Northern California on a balmy summer day. This charming countryside estate offers guests sweeping views to admire, an organic flower farm to explore, and an enchanting restored farmhouse (first built in 1865!) to spend the night. Park Winters is one of my favorite venues in Northern California, perfect for a warm summer wedding.

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Hey everyone 💖

It’s been awhile since I introduced myself on here. I’m Jess and I’m a wedding photographer capturing love stories in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

I remember the exact moment I fell in love with photography. I must have been about eight years old, sitting at my grandmother’s antique vanity with a beautiful ornate brass mirror. It was our little tradition—she’d let me “practice” putting her makeup on, even though I’d always apply far too many layers. She never minded.

One day, as I rummaged through the back of a drawer, searching for the colors she deemed “too dark” for my age, my fingers brushed against something unexpected. Tucked away beneath the powders and lipsticks was a small handful of film photo prints. As I pulled them out, I realized what I had found—wedding photos from my grandparents’ wedding day.

They were perfectly imperfect. The soft blur of movement, the slight grain of the film, the way the light fell just right on my grandmother’s beaming face. I studied every detail, captivated by the moments. I wondered how they felt that day. What had been said to make my grandmother laugh so freely? Was my grandfather nervous? He sure looked like it.

From that day on, I made a habit of digging them out during every visit. I could stare at them for hours, completely lost in the mystery of those captured memories.

Those photos became my passion, my inspiration. I didn’t just want to look at them—I wanted to create images that made people feel the way I did when I held those prints in my hands.

✨ San Francisco Marina Family Photos — Tripaldi Family ✨
Sunlit smiles, gentle sea breezes, and city charm — the Tripaldi family’s session in the Marina and at the Palace of Fine Arts captured pure family joy 🌇👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 From playful moments on the waterfront to warm hugs under iconic arches, this shoot celebrates love, laughter, and togetherness in the heart of San Francisco.

📸 As a San Francisco family photographer, I love capturing authentic family connections against classic Bay Area backdrops.
👉 Explore their full gallery and story here: https://jessicakay.com/2025/11/23/san-francisco-marina-family-photos-palace-of-fine-arts-tripaldi/

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✨ Napa Wedding Photographer
Marina & Mike’s Surprise Proposal ✨

Imagine golden vineyards, a heartfelt “yes,” and the magic of a surprise proposal deep in Napa Valley 🍇💍 From joyful tears to tender glances and sunset light dancing through the vines, Marina & Mike’s moment is everything romantic weddings are made of.

📸 As a Napa wedding photographer, I love capturing genuine love stories in stunning locations...from intimate proposals to full wedding days, with authenticity and heart.

👉 Check out their full story and gallery here: https://jessicakay.com/2025/12/03/napa-valley-surprise-proposal-marina-mike/
Tag someone who’s dreaming of a Napa proposal or share if this feels like your style. Let’s make your love story unforgettable. 💖

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