Wild About You is husband-and-wife team Chris and Lily, two punk rockers at heart who found each other through a mutual love of music and photography. Chris even moved 2000 miles to the San Francisco Bay Area so we could go to shows, travel the world, and make beautiful photos and videos together.

We're cuckoo about capturing the magic of your wedding day with evocative images, from offbeat to traditional, vibrant to subdued, candid to choreographed. We primarily shoot digital, but love utilizing our arsenal of film cameras (including toy and Polaroid) for exclusive, one-of-a-kind coverage. In addition to being skilled photographers, Chris is a professional printmaker and Lily is an experienced book designer. Together we not only chronicle your special day but can also produce heirlooms that will last a lifetime.

How I cater to offbeat weddings

We were formerly an Offbeat Bride and Groom planning our own Offbeat Wedding. We understand the imagination, thought, and personality that go into nontraditional weddings — whether they’re in backyards or ballrooms — and are just as excited about your special day as you are. We’re comfortable shooting portraits as well as live, impetuous rock’n’roll, so go ahead–be spontaneous!

We’re obsessed with capturing colors, emotions, and details big and small, and we can’t wait to tell your unique story through our pictures. All our wedding collections include an engagement shoot so you can perfect your come-hither stares. Since Lily is a martial artist and Chris is a skater, we have a special place in our hearts for clients who love to flip, grind, and role play.

We’ll skillfully assemble your engagement photos into a sleek, custom-designed guestbook for you to show off on your wedding day, and showcase highlights from your wedding in a stunning album for your coffee table. We have elopement specials, too, and are happy to travel to destinations near and far. Ask us about our travel schedule for engagement and/or honeymoon sessions without our usual travel fee!

"Wild About You made us look gorgeous and glamorous and our reception like the best party ever! Chris wasn't afraid to sacrifice himself for the perfect shot, and Lily knew just what to say to get people relaxed for portraits. We're so happy they took our photos!" -Michelle & Phil

Mention that you found us on Offbeat Bride and we'll take $150 off any wedding or elopement collection.

Examples of my work

As seen on Offbeat Wed

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21 fun engagement photo ideas to inspire your own pics

Here’s why wedding photography can absolutely be transcendent art

The Redwood Wedding: All men must dine

My favorite wedding purchases that brought me the most joy

Ask your parent to “support you down the aisle”

Foodie wedding centerpieces so good you could eat them (and we did!)

How to make a kick-ass vegan s’mores station for your wedding

Get creative with these (lightly NSFW) “something blue” options

The non-religious two officiant wedding ceremony script you’ve been looking for

9 painted wedding dress masterpieces you have to see to believe

“Two Days We Should Not Worry”: a lovely and realistic wedding reading

How we decided which wedding traditions to uphold or scrap

I’m both maid of honor AND best woman at my best friends’ wedding

Take your wedding flower crown obsession to the next level

I’m a wedding pro, and THIS was my top wedding priority…

5 things you might forget at your outdoor wedding

Game on, Wayne: our favorite games to play at your reception and pre-parties

We’re bowing down to the majesty of this gold leaf crown

LEGO minifig place cards? Everything is awesome.

Separate, together, and in between: alternative processional ideas from readers

I won’t dance, don’t ask me: a laser tag reception cures a no-dancing party

Waffles and chill: 14 essential ice cream bar tips

Cake tasting and spitballing: 6 tips for planning a wedding TOGETHER

Exchange shoes instead of rings

From zombies to nudie times: 15 unconventional bachelorette party ideas (great for bachelor parties, too!)

Open thread: are there safer wish lantern alternatives for a nighttime send-off?

“We’re doing this, bishes!” Should I have an engagement party?

Offbeat wedding styles for grooms and other masculine folks

Break a watch to stop time during your wedding

Feed and ENTERTAIN your guests by building your wedding cake in front of them

Rehearsal dinner planning tips for feeding, toasting, and mingling fun

Don’t forget to ask these 9 super important wedding photographer questions

7 modern wedding guest etiquette questions (+ bonus advice for couples!)

Why this wife doesn’t plan on staying married to the person she married four years ago

Why you should NEVER dry clean your wedding dress (or any wedding garments) right before your wedding

How escaping Scientology weirdly relates to wedding planning

A ceremony script that harnesses the power and the beauty of nature

How do you transition from ceremony to reception when they’re in the same space?

Putting on the blinders: How I avoid wedding decision fatigue

42 romantic quotes to make your toes curl

5 new wedding trends that are making me go “huh?”

How to tell your family that your wedding will be adults-only

Choose your wedding party carefully, and 6 more pieces of wedding advice I needed

Goodbye, micromanaging bride: How a Latin exam helped me calm down for the wedding day

How “all about the bride” is not about the bride at all

Queer femme hearts trans man: the legitimacy of love

Tales from a tuxedo shop: The 5 things you should know about tuxedo rental and fittings

Steal this super-simple wedding ceremony script

Things you might not expect from an engagement photo session (and the importance of bug spray)

SF’s Wild About You Photography: Impressive cinematic wedding photography with a cosplay discount

How to be the best offbeat wedding guest ever

What will people tell their friends about your wedding?

This is some powerful shit: the wedding planning process as a rite of passage

Give your guests “dog biscuits”

The ring book with the cute doggy surprise

How to accept help from the not-so-helpful without pulling your hair out

Zam’s outfit will totally make you rethink everything you know about groom gear

From pissy to pretty calm: How to plan your wedding, Project Manager-style

Show your guests to their seats AND give them a drink at the same time

The unexpected benefits of “getting legalled” before our wedding

Grooms getting ready are just as gorgeous as brides

You don’t need that much cake, and other things I’ve learned from catering weddings

Karaoke at my wedding: is this a terrible idea?

Adorable couple photos that you’ll want to add to your shot list

How do you deal with vendors who ignore grooms?

How to write vows: 5 pro tips from a wedding officiant for vows to make everyone cry

Why you should absolutely do engagement photos if they’re included in your wedding package

Rita Marie & Sergio’s intimate celebration of marriage

Reader roundup: “Victories of awesome”

Save money with a cake and punch reception

Funny fashion, a bouncy castle, and the greatest shrubbery

Alyssa & Joel’s private Napa vineyard elopement

How to make your own Mad Libs wedding vows

“We want X, Y, and Z at our wedding. Is that bad?”

An aquarium, a mandap, and a Star Wars save-the-date

Acrobats, martial artists, skateboarders, and cosplay nerds: Wild About You wants to photograph YOU!

Why my wedding WON’T be just a party where we happen to get married

Grooms and the wedding industrial complex

The five rules of drama-free wedding planning

Weddings don’t have to be complicated to be awesome

My top 5 “ah-ha!” wedding moments: Shit I’m glad I know now

I’m taking the “wedding” out of our wedding and it changed everything

Do you need a seating chart?

A rainbow of bridal bouquets to brighten your day

Unique gay and lesbian cake toppers

The art of the Low-Drama No: developing your bridal boundaries

Processing hetero-normative, non-offbeat relationship diagram

My top 10 wedding lessons

Introvert wedding advice & weddings for shy people

Advice for dudes changing their last names

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