IQphoto

What IQphoto does

IQphoto is a San Francisco-based, founder-operated wedding photography studio founded in 2002 by Joseph (Joseph Kohn), operating from a single studio at 1941 Noriega Street in the city's Sunset District. The business specializes in artistic photojournalistic wedding photography and serves primarily individual couples in the San Francisco Bay Area, with documented extension to California destinations (Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Big Sur, Marin County) and select international destinations (Italy, Greece, Thailand, Mexico, Hawaii, Iceland). Headcount sits in the 1–10 employee band, with Joseph acting as the principal deliverer of services.

The core service portfolio consists of full-day wedding photography, San Francisco City Hall ceremonies, surprise proposal photography, and engagement portrait sessions. The technology stack is intentionally traditional: high-end DSLR cameras with professional lenses, 4K video capture for fusion video production, and drone photography for premium packages. The studio produces custom magazine-style wedding albums sourced from Bay Area, Italian, Australian, and Japanese manufacturers, with options in flush-mount metal, leather, canvas, and coffee-table formats. Add-on offerings include wedding livestream, 4K video, fusion cinematic films, elopement and micro-wedding packages starting at $995, specialty coverage for Indian and LGBT weddings, family portraits, and limited corporate work.

Revenue is generated entirely through one-time project fees: simple ceremony coverage starts at $995, average elopement/micro-wedding packages range $2,000–$4,500, and albums are priced $995–$2,750 by spread. Acquisition is sales-led through direct website inquiry, phone contact, and an online scheduling system; there is no e-commerce or self-service booking channel. Marketing relies on organic search ranking for SF wedding and City Hall photography keywords, a 4.9/5 Google review profile, sustained 5-star Yelp presence, editorial placements in The Knot, Style Me Pretty, Cosmopolitan, and South Asian Bride Magazine, and word-of-mouth referrals from past clients and venue partnerships. IQphoto is privately held, self-funded, founder-led, and discloses no institutional ownership, parent entity, subsidiaries, or external shareholders.

Name

IQphoto

Legal name

Wedding Photography by IQphoto

Website

https://iqphoto.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IQphoto is a San Francisco-based, founder-operated wedding photography studio founded in 2002, serving couples in the SF Bay Area with extensions to California destinations and select international locations via artistic photojournalistic photography, custom albums, and video services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding Photography Services

NAICS

Photographic Services (54192)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Party Photography & Videography Services (HSACACAH)

Keywords

• Wedding photography
• Engagement photography
• Proposal photography
• Wedding videography
• Photo albums

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Wedding Photography Services: Full wedding day photography coverage, with packages ranging from simple ceremony coverage to multi-day destination wedding coverage. Pricing based on coverage duration and complexity.
2. Elopement & Micro-Wedding Packages: Four distinct elopement and micro-wedding packages tailored to needs, with simple ceremony coverage starting at $995 and average costs ranging $2,000-$4,500 depending on duration.
3. Proposal Photography: Specialized photography services for surprise marriage proposals, including planning assistance, location scouting, and discrete photography during the moment.
4. Engagement Photography: Portrait sessions for couples wanting intimate, grounded, and visually strong photography separate from wedding day coverage.
5. Album Sales: Magazine-style wedding albums with custom design, printing, and binding. Charged per spread. Album options from Bay Area, Italy, Australia, and Japan manufacturers. Range from $995-$2750 depending on origin and design complexity.
6. Video Services: 4K video and fusion video packages including drone footage for wedding documentation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IQphoto is a San Francisco-based wedding and event photography studio offering full wedding day coverage, San Francisco City Hall ceremonies, surprise proposal shoots, and engagement sessions. It also provides 4K/fusion videography, magazine-style albums, and livestream services.

Product overview

IQphoto is a San Francisco-based wedding photography studio offering a comprehensive suite of photography and videography services. The core offerings center on full wedding day photography, San Francisco City Hall ceremonies, surprise proposal photography, and engagement sessions. The business operates as a unified service offering rather than a software platform, with add-on products including Magazine Style Design Albums, 4K Video, Fusion Videos, and Wedding Livestream Services. Specialty offerings include Indian Wedding Photography, LGBT Wedding Photography, and Elopement/Micro Wedding Packages. Services are primarily delivered from the San Francisco Bay Area with coverage extending to destinations including Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Big Sur, and international locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wedding Photography Services Full wedding day photography coverage capturing ceremonies, receptions, candid moments, family portraits, and artistic couple portraits with an observational documentary style, for couples getting married.
• San Francisco City Hall Wedding Photography Specialized photography for San Francisco City Hall ceremonies, covering the Grand Staircase, Rotunda, Mayor's Balcony, 4th floor gallery, and exterior front door shots, for couples marrying at City Hall.
• Surprise Proposal Photography Photography services for surprise marriage proposals, including location planning, timing coordination, discreet capture, and post-proposal portrait sessions at various San Francisco locations.
• Engagement Photography Portrait and location-based photography sessions for couples documenting their engagement period, available at various San Francisco Bay Area venues.
• Elopement and Micro Wedding Packages Photography packages for intimate ceremonies starting at $995, covering simple ceremony coverage with customizable options for Bay Area, Yosemite, Lake Tahoe, Big Sur, and other California locations.
• Magazine Style Design Albums Custom wedding album design and production featuring flush mount technology, available in Bay Area, Italian, Australian, and Japanese manufacturing options with metal print, leather, canvas, and coffee table styles.
• Wedding Livestream Services Remote wedding ceremony streaming allowing family and friends to attend City Hall and other wedding ceremonies virtually.
• 4K Video Ultra-high-definition wedding video services at 4K resolution for capturing wedding ceremonies and celebrations.
• Fusion Videos Cinematic short film production combining multiple visual elements for wedding storytelling.
• Indian Wedding Photography Specialized photography for traditional Indian weddings, including multi-day events, Baraat ceremonies, and cultural ceremony coverage.
• LGBT Wedding Photography Wedding photography for same-sex couples, including San Francisco City Hall ceremonies and LGBTQ+ wedding celebrations.
• Family Portrait Photography Portrait photography sessions for families, complementing wedding and engagement photography services.
• Corporate Photography Professional corporate event and portrait photography services for business purposes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-6 week turnaround for final photos
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Two Mann Studios: Destination wedding photography brand known for editorial style and international portfolio. Comparable artistic direction, premium pricing, and high-end brand-building through publication features.
• Henry Chen Photography: Bay Area wedding and engagement photographer offering full-day coverage, engagement sessions, and Asian (including Indian) wedding specialty. Overlapping product mix and local market positioning.
• This Modern Romance: California wedding photography studio covering Bay Area, Yosemite, and destination weddings with a documentary editorial style. Comparable service portfolio and high-end clientele.
• One Love Photography: Bay Area-based wedding photography studio specializing in SF City Hall weddings, proposals, and elopements. Comparable service mix, local venue expertise, and similar mid-to-premium pricing tiers.
• Samuel Goh Photography: San Francisco wedding and elopement photographer with deep City Hall expertise. Direct competitor on SF venue coverage, elopement packages, and Bay Area destination weddings.
• Jose Villa Photography: Internationally recognized fine-art wedding photographer with strong editorial placement and destination wedding focus. Comparable artistic/photojournalistic positioning, premium pricing, and wedding publication features.
• Huy Hoang Photography: San Francisco Bay Area wedding and engagement photographer with a documentary/storytelling style. Direct local competitor serving the same SF couples, City Hall ceremonies, and destination weddings at similar premium price points.
• Ashley Goodwin Photography: California-based wedding photographer with strong editorial portfolio and destination wedding capability. Comparable premium positioning and storytelling/artistic style.

Broad incumbents

• Junebug Weddings: Established wedding vendor marketplace and editorial platform. Not a direct photography competitor but operates in the same buyer journey, shapes discovery and SEO for premium wedding photographers, and influences editorial-style positioning.
• The Knot Worldwide: Largest wedding planning marketplace and vendor directory. Competes indirectly for top-of-funnel search and lead generation; IQphoto's editorial features on The Knot reflect the marketplace's role in shaping premium photographer discovery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/iqphoto
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wedding-photography-by-iqphoto

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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