CAPTURING LOVERS with CALIFORNIAN FLAIR
& CARIBBEAN SOUL
Serving
San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, San Jose, Puerto Rico, and destination weddings
Documentary wedding photography with an editorial eye for celebrations throughout San Francisco and Northern California
The best photo
from your wedding will not
be the one anyone planned.
Capturing the essence of how it felt
that first kiss after watching your partner walk down the aisle
the space that resonates with both of you
morning sunlight streaming through as your details take shape
your mother's embrace before the ceremony
WHERE ARE YOU GETTING MARRIED?
Two places close to my heart.
One way of seeing.
SAN FRANCISCO + NORTHERN
CALIFORNIA WEDDINGS
Golden light, foggy mornings, vibrant culture, and landscapes spanning San Francisco, the Bay Area, Napa, Sonoma, and the Northern California coast.
PUERTO RICO
DESTINATION WEDDINGS
Warm salty air, rich culture, vibrant music, and the family-oriented heart of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
San Francisco Wedding Photographer
For couples who want to experience their wedding,
not perform for it.
Madly in love, full of energy, and unafraid to fill the dance floor with everyone they love.
You do not need to be good on camera. I will guide you when it helps, then step back so you can feel the day as it unfolds.
Explore the investment page to discover what is included and what working together feels like.
San Francisco wedding collections begin at $5,500,
with most couples investing between $6,500 and $8,000.
A GLIMPSE INTO your story
Real laughs. Quiet glances. Messy hugs.
The in-between moments that make
your wedding feel like yours.
MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER
Hi, I'm Shanice
but most people call me Xai!
I’m a Puerto Rico born, San Francisco based wedding photographer documenting love stories across Northern California and the island I call home.
My work lives somewhere between documentary honesty and editorial instinct. I watch closely, guide gently, and care deeply about creating images that feel like the people in them. When direction matters, I’ll step in. When the room starts moving on its own, I’ll step back.
You get both, the real and the beautiful.
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★★★★★ GOOGLE REVIEWS
"Beloved Captures, Shanice, is an incredible photographer who not only produces amazing images that you get to keep for the rest of your life but produces an amazing experience. Shanice is encouraging, sweet, and makes your session / event run smoothly. I hired Shanice for my wedding and I am so grateful that I did, the photos turned out so wonderful and I look forward to hiring her in the future. Hire Beloved Captures, you will not regret it."
MADELYN & CUBAN
VACAVILLE, CA
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★★★★★ GOOGLE REVIEWS
"I had an amazing time with my girlfriend during this shoot!! Leading up to the session I felt excited and prepared with what was to come. There was clear communication and we had a good understanding of where to meet, when, and we had outfits chosen to work with the environment. At the start of the session I was super nervous but Shanice did a wonderful job of making me feel more comfortable and the shoot itself really made me feel really connected to my partner. "
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SOPHIA & KEARNY
SACRAMENTO, CA
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★★★★★ GOOGLE REVIEWS
"Shanice (Beloved Captures), was my photographer for my wedding on October 16, 2021. I recommend her 10000%!! Not only was she so cooperative with me and my busy schedule, she captured absolutely everything I specified as well as much much more! I had decided to plan our wedding within 8 months and she was so amazing on such a short time schedule! Her packages are comparable to all other photographers I looked at on her level and she is just the sweetest, also helped - CONT"
SKYE & TYLER
sebastopol, CA
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★★★★★ GOOGLE REVIEWS
"Shanice was a delight doing our photos! Clear beautiful communication, fun easy atmosphere, and she was able to capture the essence of us wonderfully! Fun time and the outcome was the most beautiful candid photos!"
SIERRA & SPENCER
WOODLAND, CA
FAQ
How much does a San Francisco wedding photographer cost?
Beloved Captures wedding collections begin at $5,500, with most couples investing between $6,500 and $8,000. The final investment depends on coverage, location, additional photographers, albums, wedding-weekend events and any add ons you wish to include in your collection.
What if we feel awkward in front of the camera?
You do not need to know how to pose or feel naturally comfortable in front of a camera. I use simple direction, movement, and conversation rather than stiff poses or manufactured emotion.
How would you describe your photography style?
My approach combines candid documentary photography with intentional editorial portraits, giving you both the real moments and the beautifully composed ones.
For most of your wedding day, I photograph like a fly on the wall, capturing the real moments as they happen: children playing, relatives bringing the humor, joyous laughter, and wild dancing when the bangers drop.
When portraits need more direction, I step in to create beautifully composed, editorial images without making anything feel stiff or overly staged.
You get both: authentic candid moments and artfully directed portraits.
How Booking Works
Fill out the form
STEP 01
If the investment details feel aligned, fill out the form and tell me what you’re dreaming up. From there, we’ll talk through what matters most to you and shape the experience together.
STEP 02
let's Connect
We’ll schedule a video call to get to know each other, talk through your day, and make sure the experience feels like the right fit.
STEP 03
Choose your collection
Once you’ve chosen the collection that feels right, I’ll send over the contract and retainer details so your date is officially reserved.
STEP 04
you're booked
From there, you’ll receive questionnaires, planning support, and thoughtful check-ins so the experience feels personal from start to finish.