Your Story
INSPIRED BY
Nostalgia
CAPTURED
Your Story
INSPIRED BY
Nostalgia
CAPTURED
Your Story
INSPIRED BY
Nostalgia
CAPTURED
Your Story
INSPIRED BY
Nostalgia
CAPTURED
Your Story
INSPIRED BY
Nostalgia
CAPTURED
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Grace Thao Photography
is a documentary wedding photographer based in Northern California. Stories captured through images inspired by film with a modern touch, encapsulating nostalgia & romance.
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Photographer,Storyteller,& Your biggest fan
I believe in capturing love as it is—candid, unapologetic, and full of emotion. Inspired by the richness, yet realness of film and the raw beauty of human connection, I document stories with an intentional, editorial-meets-documentary approach.
My style is refined yet uninhibited, guided yet natural—because the best moments are the ones that can’t be planned. Whether it's an intimate elopement or a grand celebration, I’m here to create an experience that allows you to be fully present while I preserve every fleeting, heart-stopping, joy-filled moment.
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MEET GRACE
Let’s make magic together.
From the first consultation to the final gallery, I’m here to ensure every detail aligns with your vision. Whether you work best with a ton of communication and recommendations or you'd rather live in the moment and take things day by day – my goal is to curate an experience that feels true to you and your love.
Your session is designed to feel natural, effortless, and fun— I want you to truly be yourself without worrying about the camera. Whether it's a quiet, intimate moment or laughs that make your belly hurt, I focus on capturing the genuine emotions that make your love story unique. My goal is for you to walk away not just with beautiful images, but with memories of an experience that felt easy, joyful, and completely true to you.
I know how powerful a single photo can be—how it can hold a feeling, a memory, a bond that words can’t always express. That’s why I focus on documenting not just the big moments, but the quiet, meaningful ones—the way a parent looks at their child, the embrace that says more than words ever could. Because long after the wedding day is over, these are the moments that truly last.
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