NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
What if I told you that your story is so much more beautiful than those Pinterest photos the two of you have been scrolling through for the past six months? Sure they are magical, but they aren’t YOU and they aren’t YOUR STORY.
For the laid back + carefree lovers
I am living my dream, and it is all because of love stories like yours.
In return, I am going to work my ass off for you. You have my promise that I will deliver digital memories that will last a lifetime because that is what you deserve. Forever and ever, I am grateful for all my past, present, and future clients turned homies.
Couples like you are the reason I do what I do
Let's get nostalgic
I want to capture the real you and everything that entails.
The dimples in your cheeks only seem to appear when your significant other kisses your forehead. Or, the way your knee pops whenever you are trying to whisper in your lover’s ear.
I am here to capture those moments… the moments that really feel like you. Because let’s face it, it is those memories that are going to mean the most to you when you are old and grey.
Our experience together is what sets my soul on fire
You have decided to commit to your partner… And now it is time to commit to your photographer. It may sound weird, but I want this to be a match made in heaven – you two and I… I know for a fact that you have a vision in mind, and I want to help bring that to life. All while capturing photos that are beautiful and unique to you and your love story.
CAPTURING YOUR MOST SPECIAL MOMENTS SO THAT YOU CAN HOLD THEM CLOSE FOREVER
"Grace is amazing, personally and professionally. She is very relatable, easy to get along with, & responds in a timely manner. She delivers impeccable work with a beautiful editing style that is cohesive & esthetically pleasing which is exactly what I was looking for in a wedding/engagement photographer. I highly recommend her. Thank you again Grace for your exceptional work. We can’t thank you enough!"
She delivers impeccable work!
"Man, where do we begin with talking about the awesome things about Grace as our photographer?! From the first email, we clicked right away and we knew this was experience was going to be fun. She was like an old friend from how personable she was. She woke up with us at the break of dawn, I'm talking 4am, to drive TWO HOURS with us to Yosemite so we could capture photos at first light and she did it with a smile on her face the whole way through. Our connection was easy and it made our photo session so fun and comfortable. I couldn't recommend Grace enough!!!! <3"
I couldn't recommend Grace enough!!!
Our engagement photos came out beautiful!! We are so, so, so happy we went with Grace. We were shy in front of the camera but she made us comfortable and had lots of pose knowledge. She was also very personable and fun. Watching her business grow has made me so happy bc you can tell how much she cares about her work and she is constantly striving to learn more. You will not regret choosing her. Thank you Grace, we hope to work with you sometime again :)
You will not regret choosing her!!
Grace went above and beyond when taking all of our photos!! Coming in, my fiancee and I were not used to taking photos and felt like we would be really awkward. However, Grace really helped us loosen up and made us feel super comfortable when taking our photos. She's awesome to work with as it really felt like she wants to get the best out of her couples!
She's awesome to work with!!
Choosing Grace Thao Photography to capture our wedding and engagement was one of the best decisions we made. Grace really understood our vision and brought it to life in stunning photos. From the start, Grace was such a joy to work with! Her patience and understanding were invaluable. She took the time to truly get to know us, and that care shone through in every image she captured. Our love and joy radiate from the photos, and the "city vibe" we envisioned is perfectly realized. We couldn't have asked for a better representation of our special day.
One of the best decisions.
Having a second shooter has its benefits. It provides a different perspective to your day. I cannot be in two places at once and it helps manage photo coverage. To give you an example of the benefits of having a second shooter, when you walk down the aisle, I will be photographing you while my second shooter is getting your partner's reaction when you walk down the aisle. Another example is if you guys are getting ready in two separate locations, I will be photographing your portion while my second shooter is with your partner. Or, if I'm taking family photos after the ceremony, my second shooter can be taking photos of cocktail hour and detail shots of your reception area. We can discuss further if you have more questions regarding a second shooter. :)
I do not photoshop. I pride myself on editing true to the day - this includes true to you as well. I will not photoshop to change or alter a person's body image.
HELL YEAHHHHH!! Are you kidding me?! I am a California based photographer, but you better believe my bag will be packed to come capture these precious photos for you. Travel fees may apply and vary based on location. I have a dream bucket list of locations I'd love to photograph at. Be sure to check those bucket list locations out for special rates and discounts.
Yes. I offer discounts for a couple of things. I offer discounts for weddings and sessions that are booked on a weekday. I offer special discounts and rates for destination weddings. I also offer discounts for bucketlist venues. Please inquire to know more! :)
Canon R6 Mark II
Canon R6
85mm 1.4
50mm 1.4
35mm 1.4 II
28-70mm 2.0
70-200mm 2.8
Canon Flash 600 EX II-RT
