“tasteful, beautiful, and never cheesy…

disarming and quirky in all the right ways.”

-Jeni + Nate

Black and white image of bridge dancing with barn in background at Reinstein Ranch in Livermore

Wedding guests laughing at Rancho Nicasio Wedding in West Marin

Couple laughing at wedding ceremony at Rose Garden in Berkeley

Couple laughing at Travis Marina wedding with boats and Golden Gate Bridge in background

his photographs are beautiful and documented the feeling and energy of our wedding perfectly”

-Anne + James

Groom singing on dance floor at wedding at Golden Gate Club in San Francisco Presidio

Groom hugging family during ceremony at Marin Headlands Center for the Art Wedding

oakland, California documentary wedding photographer

Bay Area wedding photographer and Couple making goofy faces at wedding

Bay Area Wedding Photographer- Gabriel Harber

I’m Gabriel — a documentary-style wedding photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. For over 20 years, I’ve been capturing weddings, elopements, and family stories throughout Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, Marin, and all over California.

My work blends humor, honesty, and an appreciation for unscripted moments. Whether you’re planning a big celebration or a quiet elopement, I’ll be there with a calming presence and a sharp eye for the moments that matter.

I photograph real people, real love, and real life — always with style, empathy, and just the right amount of weird.

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creativity, humor, whit, with a true gift for storytelling”

– Isabel and Jesse

Questions Answered!

You have questions… I have answers. Let’s tell it like it is and cut to the chase. You want helpful information. Here are a few questions that might have been on the tip of your tongue.

I typically book out 6 months to 1 year out. But I have also booked weddings 1 week prior and 1.5 years in advance. Usually, people choose a date, find a venue, book a photographer, and then book all the other vendors. I have been contacted before folks have a date or a venue, but that is more of an exception. If you find someone whose work you love, you like them personally, and you can afford the price they are asking, hire them.

While every wedding is different, I usually find that between 6-9 hours is about right for most full-sized weddings. About 8 hours of photography will usually get you from getting ready to the first hour of dancing. Tiny weddings and elopements usually require less time. If you are having a small San Francisco City Hall wedding, 1.5 hours is typically enough time. I will work with you to figure out how many hours of coverage is right for you.

Having the right people on your team can make a world of difference. You don’t want to spend your wedding day worrying about the people who are supposed to be supporting you. Your DJ should bring the party. Your florist should rock the flowers and be cool to work with. You want to love the food and the catering staff. I have compiled a list of awesome wedding vendors from around the Bay Area. Reach out. I would be happy to share my list with you.

My style of photography is documentary, editorial, photojournalistic, candid, casual, and fun.

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Easy Peasy Pricing!

Great photography will bring you joy for years to come. It is hard to put a value on joy. Below are my most popular offerings. Check out my full pricing page for more details.