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Sfilm

San Francisco·$$$$
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CategoryPhotographer
Service areaSan Francisco
Established—
Typical investment$

About

Sfilm is a San Francisco and Bay Area wedding photography and videography business led by Gleb Shabashnyi. The website describes a candid, documentary approach focused on authentic, unscripted moments and genuine emotions. It offers photography and video separately, with coverage for weddings, engagements, elopements, San Francisco City Hall, and destination celebrations. The website states that Shabashnyi has more than 16 years of experience. Its 2026 photography collections start at $900 for two hours, $2,300 for six hours, and $3,300 for ten hours; videography starts at $1,200 for two hours. Monday–Thursday celebrations receive a 5% discount, and a $300 retainer is required to secure a date.

Services

  • Wedding photography
  • Wedding videography
  • Elopement and City Hall coverage
  • Engagement sessions
  • Full-day wedding coverage
  • Cinematic highlight films
  • Ceremony and speech recording
  • Drone footage when permitted

Photography Style

Style & approach details to help you find your match.

Direction LevelLight Direction
Editing StyleNatural
Includes VideoYes
Shooting StyleDocumentary, Candid, Photojournalistic
SpecialtiesEngagement Sessions, Elopements, City Hall Weddings, Destination Weddings

Seasonal Pricing

Rates vary by season - plan ahead for the best value.

Peak Season (May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct)

Starting at $1,850

Off-Season

Starting at $1,600

You could save ~14% by booking off-season

Rates are approximate and vary by package. Contact Sfilm for a custom quote.

What Couples Say

Based on 14 reviews across the web

Zola lists 9 reviews and The Bash lists 5, both showing 5.0 out of 5 ratings (14 combined). Reviewers describe fast communication, a friendly professional presence, and images that capture candid moments and meaningful details. Comments mention Gleb’s punctuality, natural direction, and ability to help couples feel comfortable during photos. Several reviewers praise quick editing and delivery, while others call out drone footage and creative location choices. The fetched profiles include wedding, engagement, and event photography feedback. This summary reflects the review themes and counts displayed on the Zola and The Bash pages fetched for this update; it does not represent a broader survey of all clients.

Highlights
Reviewers praise responsive communication and punctuality.Couples describe candid moments and meaningful details in the images.Reviewers mention feeling comfortable during the session.Fast editing and delivery are praised.Drone footage and creative location choices are noted.
Summarized fromZola (9)TheBash (5)

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