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About Steven Cotton Photography
Based in San Jose, Steven Cotton Photography works with couples planning weddings throughout San Francisco Bay Area, California. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Preserve and SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in San Francisco Bay
How much does a wedding photographer cost in San Francisco Bay?
Most couples in San Francisco Bay budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in San Francisco Bay?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Steven Cotton Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Preserve | 0.4 mi |
| SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant | 1.0 mi |
| The Prestige Venue | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Steven Cotton Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
San Francisco Bay weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in June, July, August, September, October. The driest months are July, August, September.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58° | 47° | 26% | 4:35 PM | 5:14 PM |
| Feb | 60° | 48° | 28% | 5:12 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Mar | 62° | 49° | 22% | 6:42 PM | 7:17 PM |
| Apr | 63° | 50° | 14% | 7:10 PM | 7:45 PM |
| May | 64° | 51° | 7% | 7:35 PM | 8:12 PM |
| Jun | 66° | 53° | 2% | 7:54 PM | 8:33 PM |
| Jul | 66° | 54° | 0% | 7:52 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Aug | 68° | 56° | 0% | 7:26 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Sep | 70° | 56° | 1% | 6:42 PM | 7:17 PM |
| Oct | 70° | 54° | 6% | 5:56 PM | 6:31 PM |
| Nov | 64° | 51° | 16% | 4:19 PM | 4:58 PM |
| Dec | 58° | 47° | 26% | 4:10 PM | 4:51 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at San Francisco Dwtn (0.5 mi from San Francisco Bay). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in San Francisco Bay.
Photo spots around San Francisco Bay
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Peacock Meadowpicnic ground | San Francisco | 2.1 mi |
| Black Point Historic Gardensgarden | San Francisco | 2.3 mi |
| Shakespeare Gardengarden | San Francisco | 2.6 mi |
| San Francisco Botanical Gardenbotanical garden | San Francisco | 2.8 mi |
| Moon Viewing Gardengarden | San Francisco | 2.9 mi |
| Redwood Grove Gardengarden | San Francisco | 2.9 mi |
| Sunnyside Conservatorypark | San Francisco | 3.2 mi |
| Queen Wilhelmina Gardenbotanical garden | San Francisco | 4.9 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central San Francisco Bay first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to San Francisco Bay
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SFO San Francisco International Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| OAK Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | 11 mi | 15 min |
| SQL San Carlos Airport | 20 mi | 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | 75 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central San Francisco Bay; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1068 The Alameda 200 A, San Jose, CA 95126, USA
- Where
- San Jose · 41 miles southeast of central San Francisco Bay
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In San Francisco Bay
- One of 164 wedding photographers we list · 7 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (408) 290-6556
- Website
- Visit site
From Steven Cotton Photography's website
“San Jose photography studio specializing in professional headshots, corporate event photography, weddings, and family portraits throughout the Bay Area.”stevencottonphotography.com
- Services they list
- Online gallery
- Style, in their words
- Candid
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $175
- Areas they mention
- San Jose, Campbell, Alameda
Read from stevencottonphotography.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Steven Cotton Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around San Jose
- Nearest venue
- The Preserve, 0.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 59 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 7 within 3 mi, 19 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 94 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Campbell, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Cupertino
Distances are straight-line from Steven Cotton Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around San Francisco Bay.
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