L E A F WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY SAN DIEGO
Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum
SPECIAL OFFERS
Japanese Friendship Garden Wedding Photographer
Discover the beauty of The Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum, nestled within Balboa Park in San Diego. This picture perfect garden offers a breathtaking backdrop for your wedding or engagement photos. Lush trees, charming bridges and ponds create the perfect scene to capture timeless moments.
LEAF wedding photography studio based in San Diego, capturing weddings with a fresh, editorial approach and a love for real moments. If you're looking for natural, cinematic images that feel effortless yet refined — like something straight out of a magazine — you're in the right place. Our goal is simple: to make your wedding photos feel like you, but elevated. We offer customizable coverage with options for one or two photographers, high-resolution edited images, a private online gallery, and video coverage.
Wedding Special
• 4 hours of coverage
• All images individually edited
• All images delivered in high-resolution
• Flexible coverage time
• Timeline Developing and consultation
• A dedicated online gallery to view and share your images
• Full copyrights for your convenience in printing and sharing
$1600
Add Video coverage — Starting at $1350
Elopements and Minimonies
2 Hours Session
• Individually edited images
• All images delivered in high-resolution
• A dedicated online gallery to view and share your images
• Full copyrights for your convenience in printing and sharing.
$900
Add Video Package for $800
Big Weddings Special
• 7 hours of coverage
• Second Photographer 4 hours
• One hour engagement session
• All images individually edited
• All images delivered in high-resolution
• Flexible coverage time
• Timeline Developing and consultation
• A dedicated online gallery to view and share your images
• Full copyrights for your convenience in printing and sharing
$3600
Video Packages available
Engagement and Proposals
• 1 Hour Session
• Individually edited images
• All images delivered in high-resolution
• A dedicated online gallery to view and share your images
• Full copyrights for your convenience in printing and sharing.
$620
Add a Video Highlight with Soundtrack for $360
CLIENT REVIEWS
“LEAF was our photographer for both our engagement photos and our wedding. We had an amazing experience with both shoots, and he really captured the moments and kept us at ease. During the ceremony and reception he was able to get some unique shots from different angles without while blending in to the surrounding and capturing the candid moments. Another thing that set LEAF apart was they provide ALL full resolution files for your use in printing, etc. We have since had multiple photos printed in large scale and framed, and created a beautiful wedding album. Highly recommend!”
“We had an amazing experience working with Leaf Photography for our wedding. The coordination leading up to our event was simple and hassle free. The day of experience was amazing and very fluid. We were so happy with the quality of the pictures and service. Leaf did an amazing job helping us to capture this special day!”
Why This Venue Photographs Beautifully
The Japanese Friendship Garden offers a rare combination of calm atmosphere, thoughtful design, and natural light that works exceptionally well for photography. The layout encourages slow movement and quiet moments, which allows photos to feel natural rather than rushed or staged.
Bridges, pathways, ponds, and layered greenery create depth in the background, making even simple moments feel visually rich. The garden also provides a variety of textures and perspectives within a short walking distance, which means portraits can feel diverse without constantly changing locations.
Light is another strong advantage. Many areas of the garden are softly shaded, helping avoid harsh contrast and squinting, while open sections allow for backlit images later in the day. This balance makes it easier to photograph throughout different parts of the timeline.
Because the space is intentionally designed and well maintained, it photographs consistently across seasons, offering clean compositions and a timeless look that holds up well over time.
