About this vendor
It’s your wedding day, not my photoshoot.
This is for you, couples who have too many moments to be present for. You’ll have photographs that show the heart and soul of the day without having to stage or fake things for the camera.
The BEST way to reach me is directly through my contact form: www.anniehallphoto.com/contact
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Business Attributes
- Asian-owned Business
Photo Shoot Types
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Documentary
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2017.
Best of Weddings
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Annie was the perfect photographer for our wedding and we were so lucky to have her on our special day! We loved her philosophy and her pictures turned out more beautiful than we c...
ould have even imagined. She always encouraged us to be ourselves and that shows in our photos. We feel like the best possible version of ourselves. We also love how she captured the little details that we may have missed as the bride and groom. Annie was an absolute pleasure to work with and we had so many guests complimenting us on how kind she was as well! She is also extremely timely and we were in awe of how quickly we got our photos back. We honestly couldn't recommend Annie more for any event.
We can't say enough good things about Annie and her photography! First and most importantly, the photos are incredibly beautiful. As we have said to many people, when we look at ou...
r gallery, we are immediately taken back to our wedding day. She captured all of the details so beautifully, from the special items we wore and brought to celebrate with us, to the reactions of all of our guests. We could not be happier with how our day was captured.
However, we also want to shout out Annie's demeanor and ease of communication. She was always so calm and warm, and started every call with asking how we were feeling with the wedding planning process. It seemed that she really wanted to develop a relationship that would make us as comfortable as we could be with her photographing us on the wedding day. My wife and I were quite nervous at the start of this process about being photographed, but all of our calls prior to the day with Annie helped all of our anxiety disappear!
We could not be more grateful for the photos and for Annie's services. We will recommend her to any of our friends and family, and hope to have a reason to work with her again!
My wife and I are so happy that we hired Annie as our wedding photographer! From the start of the planning process to the big day to now, having received our photos and relived our...
wonderful day through Annie's beautiful work, Annie has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Annie is a calming presence and a true talent. She is passionate about her work as a documentary wedding photographer and she did a great job moving around effortlessly to capture all aspects of our wedding in a non-obtrusive way. The images she captured are a wonderful mix of beautiful portraits and memorable candids that truly show the joy and love from our wedding day. I admired Annie's work on Instagram leading up to our wedding day and it's so special to now see OUR love and OUR people captured in the same wonderful way that she captures every wedding. Do not hesitate if you are considering Annie!!
Annie is INCREDIBLE! She was able to capture so many genuine moments while being completely unobtrusive. She has a true documentary eye and understood our style and vibe perfectly....
She also sent so many helpful guides and lovely emails with tips to ensure we stayed focused on what really mattered that day. Truly phenomenal photographer and vendor and a great asset to any event!
I don't think there's anything I can say here that hasn't already been said about Annie and Annie Hall Photography. Truly there isn't a better photographer or nicer person you can ...
hire to capture all of the moments, big and small, of your wedding. She's well prepared, scheduling multiple meetings in advance to get to know you, your partner, your likes and dislikes, and any make or break moments to include or exclude. She’s perceptive, knowing when a fly on the wall approach will get more genuine reactions and when she needs to speak up to get the perfect pose. Her technical abilities, whether finding the best light or framing up a perfectly balanced shot, obviously speak for themselves, otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this. And best of all, even on hectic wedding days, she always has a calm demeanor and smile on her face, ensuring that the photography is never what you’re worrying about. I can’t say enough wonderful things about hiring Annie and I hope you also have the opportunity to have her capture your wedding, because the results will be nothing short of breathtaking.
Hiring Annie Hall as our wedding photographer was definitely one of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding. The resulting photographs are just simply amazing. I've look...
ed through our gallery so many times and I am able to relive all the joyous moments from our wedding day.
Just recently, we showed all our photos with family over the holidays and everyone relieved the happy times and everyone commented how wonderful the photos turned out. Annie has a way of capturing the best moments, to be everywhere all at once and yet be invisible at the same time!
Her professionalism from the first day we met her until she delivered the photographs (and she delivered the photos much sooner than expected!), Annie Hall was one of the best vendors we worked with. She shared full galleries with us before making a decision, help us figure out the best photo package for our needs without, followed up with clear emails and processes throughout, listened to our needs and preferences, and on the day of the wedding, was one of the hardest working folks out there! She was everywhere and didn't seem to stop to take photos of all the moments. Annie worked very well with us, our families and friends, and other vendors which made for a smooth and fun wedding and it shows in the photographs!
If you're hesitating because of costs, I highly recommend to cut costs elsewhere and hire Annie as soon as possible because she gets booked up quickly! My only regret was not having her at our rehearsal dinner and other pre-wedding events. Don't make the same mistake, get Annie Hall as your photographer today!
Annie Hall captured our wedding day so beautifully and authentically. Her documentary style was exactly what we were looking for in a photographer, and we appreciated her calm and ...
kind demeanor. We always felt comfortable with her, from meeting her on our first Zoom call to taking our wedding portraits. And she also was a pleasure to work with throughout the planning process—she’s responsive, punctual, and organized. We also highly recommend doing an engagement session with her. It was a great opportunity to meet her in person, get used to her style, chat about our wedding plans, and get to know her on a personal level. We’re both a bit camera shy but we were so at ease with Annie.
The portraits she took of us, our families, and our wedding party are of course gorgeous, but the photos we especially treasure are all the incredible, candid shots of our guests—she truly captured the overall feeling of the day. All of the photos are so true to our experience, and we are so grateful. Thank you so much, Annie!
We reached out to Annie because we loved the style she presented on her website. Though she wasn’t available for our date, she went out of her way to ask us about our needs/goals a...
nd referred us to photographers she thought would be a good fit. Thank you Annie!
We hired Annie Hall Photography for our wedding and engagement photos, and all I can say is: hire Annie Hall!!!
She’s an incredible photographer, capable of capturing all the pho...
tos you could want or need from your event. More than that, she’s an incredible listener, helping to understand your vision and bring it to life. Annie captured the most special moments at our wedding; jokes between my husband and his grandfather, my dad spinning me during our father daughter dance, old friends laughing raucously over a perfectly timed joke. Her aesthetic is cool, clean and classic. We’ll we cherish the photos for the rest of our lives but the best part was that it felt completely natural to get them. We never felt too posed, Annie just always seemed to be in the right place at the right time. She was flexible, helping us meet all our goals (so many family portraits!) but also have fun! My husband notoriously hates having his photo taken and even he had a good time with Annie at the helm. If you’re looking for authentic, sincere photos that capture your unique moments without the fuss, hiring Annie is an obvious choice!
Annie is such a pleasure to work with! From the first interaction to the final results of the photos Annie was beyond amazing. First and foremost, communication was clear every ste...
p of the process. This made it so easy and stress free.
My (now husband) and I initially had a wedding planned 4 weeks after the first lockdown for Covid began. Annie was in constant communication with us and extremely understanding. She worked with us to reschedule after we finally realized lockdown was not going to be let up. Even though we had to reschedule after she adjusted her base pricing, she kept ours at our original quote.
I can not say enough about our photos. If you want to remember all the details of your day as is I would not hire anyone else. I will get to look back and be reminded of all the small things that happened. I even have a picture of eating a slice of pizza with my dad after getting my hair done. I love it because this was a small moment he got to spend with me and tell me how happy he is for me and that knows my marriage will be better than pizza. He isn’t a sentimental man so it is a moment I will be able to reflect on every time I see that picture. Annie truly captures memories. I am beyond happy we found her.
We couldn't be happier with our experience with Annie from first introductions to the final photo gallery. At the outset, she explained her style and asked all the right questions ...
about our priorities and values. By the wedding day, we knew we were in good hands. Even still, her work exceeded our expectations. Annie has a kind and calming presence and a true gift for capturing the human experience in an image. She did such amazing work that several of our wedding guests have asked for her contact info. If you're looking for gorgeous documentary style wedding photos, we highly recommend talking with Annie.
I have loved Annie’s work for years and was absolutely thrilled to have her photograph our wedding. Leading up to the wedding she communicated well, was very professional, and took...
the time to make sure she knew what we wanted from the day. She helped us a lot in making our timeline, was thoughtful about making sure we were never rushed, and ensured we had time to decompress alone which was very important to us. On the day she was calming, unobtrusive, and put everyone at ease. I cannot speak enough to how happy we were with the photos that she captured. She did a great job keeping track of and making sure we got all the posed family/wedding party photos that we asked for. I loved that she paid attention to details such as making sure there were not strange gaps or a shadow wasn’t hitting someone’s face. Where she really shines, though, is in her candid work. She’s able to not only notice special moments quickly enough to get her camera up, but also captures them in a beautiful and organic way. Each of her photos is truly a work of art. Annie approached our wedding not as a structured ceremony filled with prescribed shots, but as a day when we could celebrate and create memories with loved ones. Through her photos I am able to relive that day and remember not only what happened, but how I felt. Annie creates photos that feel very human, unique, and one of a kind that truly represented a day that meant so much to us. I cannot recommend her enough!
Annie’s work will be with us for our lifetime, and we are incredibly grateful for her beautiful photographs of our engagement, welcome reception, and wedding! Annie is prompt, prof...
essional, and has a gift for capturing both the big and little moments that define the day. We have some beautiful portraits for framing and display, and we have so many pictures of all our guests being present in the day. Looking at them is like being transported to that time we were surrounded by so much love and joy—exactly what we wanted our photos to do. We cannot recommend Annie enough, and we can’t thank her enough for being part of our day!
I can not say enough nice things about Annie. She photographed our small wedding in January, and everything about the experience was incredible. She was professional, punctual, tho...
rough and felt like having a friend at the wedding. She was very flexible and sympathetic when some our plans changed due to covid concerns and did a mini engagement shoot for us. And the PHOTOS. I had told her my husband and I are somewhat camera-shy, but you would never know it from the photos. She captured us as we truly are- how we interact with each other and our families. She perfectly captured the excitement and emotion of the day from behind the scenes- I truly didn’t feel like I was being photographed but when I saw the pictures she had gotten every detail I wanted to remember of the day. She sent a sneak peek the next day (!!) and we are obsessed with the photo album she created for us. Annie- thank you for the amazing work you did for us, we are so thankful for you for helping us perfectly capture our special day. For anyone considering Annie for your wedding- hire her. She is absolutely incredible and I will tell anyone who will listen!
This review is very long overdue, but here it is finally!
Annie photographed my partner and I's wedding last October of 2021. She made the day so special and it would not have bee...
n the same without her! I stumbled upon her work while searching through so many photographers, and what really caught my attention were her family portraits. They were really emotional for me to look at, and I knew that that same eye and feeling would translate to wedding photography...and I did see it when I looked! Annie's style is non-invasive and observational so that nothing is faked and everything is organic. It's a truly special gift and it was so wonderful to have had the pleasure of Annie to capture all of our special moments that made the whole day. She's professional, and my partner and I turned out to love the final touch of offering a wedding book more than we thought we would! So much care went into it from Annie, it was obvious and it's so clear that she absolutely loves what she does. I'm so grateful to have found her, and I look forward to working with her again in the future for some family photos with our growing family. Thank you SO much Annie!
Annie is simply the greatest wedding photographer. Her work could easily be in any fashion magazine, or maybe still shots of some Italian film shoot. My loved ones look as beautifu...
l in her photos as they always do in my eyes. And on top of her spectacular talents, she’s a lovely person you’ll be delighted to have in attendance at your wedding. Everyone will feel comfortable around her, and I’m certain that’s an element to her ultimate success in getting the perfect picture. As my mom put it, “your wedding will only last 8 hours, but your wedding photos, those will last you 80 years,” so take my advice and go with Annie Hall.
Two words: Hire Annie. She is amazing. We hired her for our October 2021 wedding, and were absolutely blown away by the way she captured it. Photo after photo of authentic emotion ...
and special moments, and a body of work that truly captured the way our day moved and felt.
We knew we wanted a documentary-style photographer for our wedding and were considering a few when we came across Annie’s portfolio. One thing that stood out to us immediately is that her photos have a lot of energy and dynamism — they almost feel alive. We scheduled a consult with her and immediately felt comfortable with her and like we could be ourselves, even through Zoom. The only reservation we had is that she came across a bit quiet, borderline shy, and we wondered whether she would be able to corral people as needed on the big day.
The answer was yes. She did a great job with the few (but important) staged group shots we wanted. And the rest of the time her quieter demeanor ended up being a major strength; in looking at the photos after the wedding, we (and our parents, wedding party, and some guests) said time and again, “I don’t even remember her being there in that moment!” She really blended in, in the best possible way. Outside of the formal portraits, not once did she stage a shot, ask people to pose, interrupt a conversation, etc. She just quietly watched and witnessed, capturing everything with a keen eye, excellent sense of timing, and a lot of patience. And I absolutely love what she captured: everything from tender, emotional, cherished moments to what other photographers might have considered “bloopers” and not even shown us (such as a picky eater perplexed by an appetizer, kids rolling around on the lobby floor, or my uncle dozing during the speeches).
We will forever treasure the photos Annie and her second photographer, Mary, took of our wedding. They are more and better than our wildest dreams, and our only problem will be choosing which ones to frame! (What an excellent problem to have!) And she was just as great with the non-photo stuff: she was a clear and prompt communicator; booking, contract-signing, and payment were all through an easy online portal; and she delivered previews, a slideshow, and the full gallery way faster than we’d imagined. I’d hire her again in a heartbeat for any special-occasion photography, and highly recommend her to everyone.
We LOVED working with Annie. She is an unbelievable photographer and such a wonderful person to work with in general. I can't imagine having any other photographer for our wedding....
Our photos are spectacular - everyone is blown away by them - they truly captured how the day felt to us and feel so true to us and to the event.
I did a lot of research on photographers. My partner and I were not crazy about much of what we saw coming into the process --- we have low tolerance for posing or what we personally find to be excessive styling (though in the end we wanted to take a limited number of portraits and treasure them now - they came out beautifully and are really special which is in part because the process of taking them was fun and relaxing with Annie, so the short session felt like a sweet part of the day and is a nice memory now - the last moments before we were married); but overall we didn't want to spend the day thinking about how we / it was being captured. When we saw her photos we knew her style was what we were looking for both in terms of the documentary - style candids and her editing preferences in terms of color balance. We loved her style coming into the process but I can't even tell you how incredible and different it is to see her photos when they are *you*; reflecting something so personal to you. I am tearing up just thinking about how much I love our wedding photos.
Also - Annie is incredibly professional; instantly responsive & communicative about various questions that arose leading up to the wedding; and she turned the photos around after the event FAST. She's remarkably stealthy - multiple friends and family mentioned that she was 'everywhere but nowhere' - she was definitely everywhere because it's ALL there, but she has an uncanny ability to camouflage into the crowd and it *really* comes through in the authenticity of expression that she captures - this is definitely part of her magic. And she's such a nice person, we just adored working with her on a personal level too. We feel so lucky that we were able to hire someone with such a distinct perspective as Annie's to capture our wedding and can't recommend working with her more highly!!
Annie was such a pleasure to work with and we feel extremely lucky that we found her4 to be our photographer.
Annie's documentary style and kind demeanor perfectly matched the vi...
sion and vibe we were going for, and her ability to work with all the crazy, changing conditions of the day due to a huge storm, power outages etc was so appreciated.
So many different people approached us saying how pleasant it was to work with her as the photographer, and she truly helped make our day absolutely perfect.
We just received the photos and they instantly had us crying, laughing and so so happy reliving the day. The photos are gorgeous and sincerely capture the mood and important moments of the day. Don't look any further if this is the type of photographer you are looking for on your big day!
Annie was such a pleasure to work with! We hired her for our small 2020 wedding and again for our larger, postponed reception in 2021. She was very understanding and flexible durin...
g the entire process. What first attracted us to her work was her ability to capture the moments that told the story of the day, not just a portfolio of staged photos. My husband does not like to be in the spotlight and can be awkward in photos. Annie made everyone feel comfortable and nabbed fantastic photos where everyone looked great--and she was very discreet while shooting. My family still talks about how great she was to work with. On top of all that, the photos she delivered were stunning! We got back so many wonderful shots. And the walnut box we received as part of our photography package was even better quality than I expected. Thank you Annie, for being so kind and professional from start to finish!
Hiring Annie for our wedding was the best choice we ever made. If you are looking for a kind and unobtrusive photographer who takes honest, beautiful, and emotionally charged photo...
s that are delivered to you quickly, look no further!
We were originally getting married in May but were forced to postpone our wedding after COVID19 hit. Annie reached out to us immediately in the spring to reassure us that she would be willing to reschedule to accommodate us during these trying times. When we ultimately canceled our wedding, Annie was again flexible and agreed to just a couples’ session for the two of us. A few weeks before the session, she reached out to coordinate the schedule for the day and the shooting locations. We really appreciated her expertise: she helped us pick locations based on our photo preferences while creating a schedule that wouldn’t be too hectic for the three of us to manage.
The day unfolded perfectly. Annie has a really comfortable and unobtrusive presence, and it was easy for me and my husband to relax around her for candid photos. Occasionally, Annie would give some suggestions for poses and things to do while we were standing around, but it didn’t feel forced. In fact, thankfully they came when we were running out of ideas as well, and from the photos, it’s clear she knows what has worked well before! Though we only had her booked for 7 hours, Annie generously stayed for longer and continued taking pictures of us until dark and never focused on the clock during the session.
My husband and I were so happy with Annie's photos – we ordered several prints from her and recommend others do the same. The quality is much better compared to your usual online printing services. Thank you so much, Annie, for being there that day. We can't recommend her enough!
My husband and I loved working with Annie for our civil ceremony photographs at Marin Civic Center.
She came recommended to us by our videographer and we couldn't have been more ...
pleased with both the interaction during shoot as well as the photography she delivered afterwards.
A few things that really stood out:
1) Annie is great at making people feel comfortable taking photos. Neither my husband or I are naturals in front of the camera so it was really wonderful she was able to guide us through the posed shots. I always felt like she had a vision or ideas what she was looking for in the photograph and it was honestly a lot of fun. We had lots of laughs that day.
2) She puts in the effort and has great attention to detail. She actually visited the site before the actual day to scout good locations for photographs. That was deeply appreciated as she knew exactly where to go and we didn't end up wasting time wandering around. There were some really beautiful shots she got of the building's architecture from several floors up - the photography was vivid and highlighted the beautiful lines and curves the building. She has the eye for both overall shot but also smaller details - like ex: is there hair in your face that needs to be removed.
3) She's really fast. We were so impressed we got our photographs in less than week. It was a really nice surprise since we didn't anticipate being able to share them in person with my husband's parents who were still in town. She's also very prompt in email which is very much appreciated.
4) She's about the experience and not just the money. This is a loaded statement since I feel my experience working with a lot of people in the wedding industry is a lot of vendors seem more focused on the business aspect of it and forget the human component. I really appreciated about how Annie worked with us... ex: she wasn't counting the time to the minute. We paid for a certain amount of time but we actually met up a little earlier and she was willing to stay a little after to shoot some additional shots I requested outside of the building. She felt like a friend who happened to be photographing and we never felt rushed. Everything felt very organic and personal and it shows in the photographs. She got some really wonderful, authentic shots of our vows. I don't even remember her taking the photographs, but she captured all of the important moments and reactions.
Annie captured who we are very well in our engagement photos. We had lots of fun and end up with lots of beautiful and romantic photos. At the wedding, Annie was able to capture al...
l our friends’ and families’ emotion very well. She took so many wonderful photos yet was able to stay “invisible”. It is hard to explain what I mean. All I can say is that she made our engagement shoot as well as our wedding even more special. We love how she made her photos so genuine and romantic, which was exactly what we wanted. Thank you Annie! 😊
Annie delivered! I found Annie's portfolio via two ways: by searching for Bay Area wedding photographers and by a Google search for wedding photos of my venue. Both times, her work...
caught my eye. Her unobtrusive approach and focus on special moments as opposed to staged photos stood out to me amongst other photographers. I could see the emotion in her photos, and that's what I wanted to capture in photos of my special day. After a phone consultation, I decided to go with Annie, and I had zero regrets. I filled out an extensive questionnaire of exactly what I wanted captured by Annie, and she followed it to the letter. Annie was efficient and professional, showed up on time, helped coordinate a "first look" that utilized her familiarity with the venue, and as promised, she was discreet yet managed to be everywhere at once. I look at some photos with surprise because I don't even remember her being there, but she was! My husband was also very impressed by Annie on our wedding day. After the wedding, she delivered a slideshow earlier than expected as well as the final photos earlier than expected. I look at the photos and I am able to relive the magic of my wedding day. I can see why she chose each of the photos that she did, and overall, the collection is magical.
If you want carefully staged photos "for the sake of a pretty picture", Annie may not be for you. She is very honest about her approach and I knew that it was the right fit for me. She delivered exactly what she said she would and I am absolutely delighted with the results. Thank you, Annie!
Annie captured our day so well. Our pics are not just pretty pictures. They are so real and honest. Everyone I share it with says they cried when they saw our slideshow. Her photos...
evoke so much emotion and take you back.
Like many of you, we got many good recommendations, and it was hard to choose. Then, someone who coordinates weddings for a living said to make sure to check out Annie Hall because Annie's photos made her cry. And this woman has seen a LOT of weddings and even more wedding pictures. Annie was surprised when I told her who recommended her, so it was definitely an honest "I love her work" recommendation! What stood out in Annies portfolio was that that I could almost "feel" I was there too. We wanted photos that would transport us back to our wedding day many years from now. Plus, my husband and I are not big posers.There are so many good photographers out there who can take pretty pictures, but so happy I trusted my gut and went with Annie! I've seen our pics a million times, and I STILL notice a new detail or someone's facial expression that I haven't noticed before. I would love to find out to know how she knows when a beautiful moment is about to happen and press the shutter... without having to say to us to hold a pose or stage it. Now that is TALENT. She was just really a fly in the wall, but was always willing to be grabbed for a group shot too!
Oh, and I highly recommend the storyteller album. The quality of the photos is just impeccabl! Worth the splurge :)
Annie (and Tyler) are highly professional, easygoing, and excellent to work with. I highly recommend their services and think they provide not only great value for the cost but goo...
d peace of mind. Photographs are one of of the few takeaways from the wedding that will still be around 20 years from now, so we were very picky. We wanted photographers with a both a good personality (no drama here!) and good eye for style. (We definitely wanted to avoid the cliched, sepia-toned, off-centered, Instagram-filtered look.)
Advice: Get the second shooter. You'll get much more variety in shots, particularly as groom and bride get ready in separate locations. We didn't get the album but it looked to be high quality.
Before the day of the wedding, schedule a call with Annie and run through the day's events and layout of the venue. Communication is important and will help the photographers plan for shots in advance.
Working with Annie from start to finish was such a joy. I appreciate Annie’s passion for her art form, her patience, flexibility, and professionalism. Annie is a true artist and my...
husband and I feel privileged that she was available and willing to photograph our wedding. Annie never once posed us or told us how to look, what to do, etc. This was refreshing and made the day seem like less of a production. We got to be ourselves, and our photos reflect events and moments that actually happened. Nothing was staged. We absolutely love looking at our photos and knowing that they are an honest reflection of our wedding day. Annie put together a great slideshow for us, just several days after the wedding, and we’ve watched it at least 30 times by now. When we share it with our family members they tear up because her photos do such a wonderful job of conveying the spirit and importance of the day. Though we had a tiny budget for our wedding, we decided we would prioritize the photography no matter what. We were referred to Annie by a friend, and I fell in love instantly with her work when we checked out her website. That’s when we threw caution to the wind and said screw the budget (which truly was ill-informed, anyway). We are so glad we made this decision and I urge all my friends now to splurge on a photographer whose work they love. Our photos are absolutely beautiful and we are very grateful.
I contacted many other photographers before finding Annie and they were either unresponsive, way out of budget, or didn't quite have the style of photography I was looking for. I r...
eally liked Annie's style & approach to weddings. She was super quick to respond & answered all my questions within an hour of me contacting her! Her wedding photography packages are very reasonable & the ease of communication is a huge plus! She's professional, enthusiastic, & definitely has the eye for photography. Annie was able to capture all the memorable moments & then some, & the best part is we didn't even notice she was there!
Annie photographed our engagement session as well. It was crazy windy that day & she somehow made the wind work to our advantage because the photos were amazing & exceeded our expectations.
One thing I really appreciate about Annie is that she was able to deliver our photos to us within 3 weeks of the wedding. Super quick turnover! We also got a beautiful slideshow within a week of our wedding to share with our family and friends. I shared our wedding photos with people who couldn't make it to our wedding and I received great feedback. Everyone kept telling me how REAL the photos were and how there was so much emotion in the photos, they felt like they were actually at the wedding by just flipping through the pictures. Her black and white photos are gorgeous! Many of my favorites are in black and white! There's an elegance and classic look to them that I love!
We were extremely satisfied with all our photos from the engagement and wedding day. Annie, you are truly amazing at what you do. You have the talent, the patience and the enthusiasm that every photographer should have. We are so glad we found you and cannot tell you how grateful we are for all the amazing memories you captured! Thank you!
During the start of our wedding planning, we were not completely sure what to look for in a photographer. Sure, we were able to differentiate between sample photos we liked and dis...
liked, but did not come to elaborate and understand the style we desired until meeting with multiple photographers. Over time we became confident that a photojournalistic approach was ideal for our wedding and looked for Bay Area vendor that shoot in this style. After stumbling upon Annie's website, we were quickly enamored with her portfolio and knew we have found the right person! All of the engagement, wedding, and family photographs looked like timeless pieces of art, ones that we knew would retain their elegance many decades after our wedding. The final decision to go with Annie Hall came after meeting her over a video call and realizing that we had a lot in common in terms of temperament, age, and activities. We were certain that we could easily work with this person on the day of our wedding. This was further simplified with Annie's hands off approach -- we did not verbally interact with her during most of the events as she has the vision to capture natural moments of family members laughing with joy, a sneak kiss between the bride and groom, or a playful brawl at the cocktail bar between excited guests. What truly made the day spectacular was that Annie did not feel like a vendor to us; we saw her as a friend. Both Annie and her second photographer Tyler took the time to get to know us personally prior to the wedding, the first time on an exciting trip to a redwood forest for the engagement shoot, and again to go over final logistics before the wedding. We wholeheartedly recommend Annie Hall Photography for anyone looking for a photojournalistic approach to their wedding. Not only were we greatly satisfied with the experience but are also extremely happy with the quality of the final photos. Annie is professional, funny, polite, and responds quickly to customers!
Annie and her second shooter, Tyler, could not have been more ideal photographers. I did not want a typical wedding photographer, I wanted an artist who would document every aspect...
of our wedding day and present even the most gut wrenching, nervous moments for how interesting they could be.
Our wedding photos came out creative, beautiful, and engaging. We're excited at spending our lifetime looking over them and sharing them with friends and family.
I'd get divorced and remarried just to have Annie shoot it again.
We got married in June 2013. Before the wedding, I have already followed Annie's work on Flickr for awhile, but after our wedding, I liked her work even more. What she presented t...
o me are my families and friends' smiles and emotions throughout my wedding day. They are the most precious to me because that day went by so quickly and I miss these moments running in between changing rooms and the dancing floor. Her work captured a lot of details at the wedding. A lot of wedding photos out there captured the bride and groom and their pose in beautiful scenery. Well, to me and my husband, we loved the "action shots" that Annie took because they don't look staged and shiny.
Annie is based in California and we flew her to New York. Because of the odd time slot we have for the wedding and transportation logistics, she actually stayed longer than what's in our contract. We really appreciated her professionalism and enjoyed her and her boyfriend (the second shooter) being there. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who appreciates honest and simple yet elegant style.
Investing in photography for your wedding or other major event is the best investment you can make. There is no better way to remember the emotions, the special moments and highlig...
hts that you shared with everyone attending. The dress sits in a closet, the flowers wilt and die, the only thing that truly lasts are the photographs. Annie Hall is the very definition of professional. Working with her was like a dream. She is there to help with every question, and provide honest insight. She made the entire process simple and enjoyable.
Prior to working with Annie Hall, I had a small wedding ceremony with immediate family, and there was a "professional" photographer present. He was incredibly awkward, forcing poses and he refused to turn his flash off even after the priest ask him to turn off the flash. Annie Hall was a breath of fresh air. She was very attentive to my needs after having listened to my horror story. She made sure her work was matching the vision I had for the wedding. The photos she captures show the honest emotions from the wedding, and they are inherently more meaningful. The candid nature of Annie Hall's work transports you to that special day and everything you experienced. Words can't describe how special that is.
I absolutely prefer being photographed candidly. I'll be honest, I did learn I tend to make some pretty unattractive facial expressions when I'm not paying attention, but that's part of what makes the style extra special. It's honest, and you get to experience a wide variety of emotions. When everyone is perfectly posed looking at the camera and smiling nicely, you're missing so much personality, there is no sense of reality. It doesn't have that beauty from the authenticity that you get from candid photography.
Annie Hall is hands down the best photographer in the cosmos!
Where can I even begin to sing Annie praises? Annie has a passion for photography that was self-evident from the moment I met her, and it is perhaps this passion that brings her ph...
otos to life, as she documented perfectly the spirit and the joy of my wedding. She had an uncanny ability to capture every moment without getting in our way and asking us to repose, and when I received my photos, not only were they beautiful and flattering, but they also allowed me to relive every detail as it happened.
She was also very flexible and in how she dealt with our wedding. My husband and I decided not to eat during our lunch reception, since we wanted to spend time with all of our guests. Annie likewise happily chose to starve (temporarily) as she followed us around the entire time. Also, she was very willing to provide us with an engagement session, a post-wedding bridal portrait session, and she was very accommodating with my family, who are not the easiest of people to work with. She really had an understanding of the feeling and mood we wanted for our wedding, and her photos reflected them perfectly.
Also, my husband is normally very awkward in front of cameras, but with Annie, her cheerful personality made him very comfortable, and it showed in the photos that were taken. Needless to say, I was jumping up and down with excitement when I saw the first photos of us posted online, and everyone I showed the photos to also couldn't help but be amazed by the quality of photos. Annie is really a world-class photographer who is just starting out, and so she is worth every penny and more! I would recommend her in a heartbeat, and I will definitely give her contact to any friends of mine who will be getting married in the future!
Thank you Annie for capturing our wedding in a way that we can reexperience everytime we open up our photo album! Can't wait to see what kind of photographer you will be years down the road and be able to say we snagged you for our wedding!
Annie did such an amazing job with my wedding photos. They all look so genuine! They don't seem staged or posed (except the ones that are SUPPOSED to look that way). I had planned ...
to hire a personal friend who is a professional photographer but she couldn't make it and after seeing Annie's work I'm almost glad she couldn't! The photos really show the nights the way they were meant to be remembered. She was very accommodating too! We had the wedding and reception on separate days, in separate cities and she had no problems with our schedule. I would recommend Annie to anyone looking for a photographer for any event.
Annie was a true pro! From the beginning, Annie was easy to work with. She's extremely professional, understands the right questions to ask and delivered the highest quality work. ...
The process was the most seamless relationship of all of our wedding vendors. Our wedding was literally the best day of our lives and she captured every special moment. Annie has an impeccable eye and really took the time to understand our aesthetics and capture everything we wanted and more. On top of all of this, she was truly enjoyable to be around; we felt like old friends from the start. We would highly recommend Annie for your wedding and any special event in your life. She will not disappoint!
My husband and I loved working with Annie! She and Tyler were so laid back but efficient that they felt more like old friends or family members at our wedding rather than vendors! ...
When we got our photos, I was amazed at how well she captured the mood of the night and so many moments that I missed! I would definitely recommend her to anyone-- although many of our friends/family took the initiative and asked for her information already!
We selected Annie Hall Photography to shoot our wedding based on a recommendation from a friend who'd used her for her own wedding. We met with Annie and instantly felt at ease. Sh...
e's newer to her career, but has a clear vision, an excellent portfolio, a clear perspective, and a mastery of her craft. Throughout the planning process, Annie provided useful information, and was very responsive to our questions, it was a breeze to do business with her. What we most loved about Annie's work, is her documentary style. She manages to capture the moments of the day, not just the events, but the feelings. You get a real sense of time, and place, emotions, and relationships from her photos. We liked her blend into the background approach - on the day of we almost forgot she was there. This is especially true with the "getting ready" part of the day, where she never interrupted, or tired to stage us, but still got all the good shots. Our photos are absolutely stunning. We've received so many compliments from folks, and we're beyond thrilled with the product.
The only critical comment that I'd make, is that I wish Annie (or someone) had helped us to make sure we were not mussed during our formal portraits. There are a few where my husband's hair is doing something really strange, then mine in a few others. To be clear, these things would absolutely not make me hesitate to hire her again (something we've already discussed for future important events), but you might want to designate a family member, or bridal party member to give you hair and makeup checks.
Bottom Line: Annie is a brilliant photographer, with a brilliant second shooter, who delivers a fantastic product, and is super easy to work with. I'd encourage you to meet with her and see what you think.
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