San Diego California Documentary wedding photographer

serving all of Southern California & beyond

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Capturing how it felt.

so that you can relive your moments again

and again

and again

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real first

art second

timeless always

L + R

“CAN I JUST SAY HOW GRATEFUL I AM FOR EVERY LITTLE PRECIOUS MOMENT YOU CAPTURED?! I KNEW YOU WERE THE PERFECT PERSON TO CAPTURE MY PERFECT DAY. THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!!!!!"

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C + G

“THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR WORK AND EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE TO MAKE THE START OF OUR MARRIAGE SO WONDERFUL. THE DAY WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN THE SAME WITHOUT YOU, AND WE ARE SO HAPPY TO HAVE MET YOU.”

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the best part of weddings?

the people.

Humans are truly beautiful in how we love, connect, and celebrate. Two amazing souls have decided to tie their lives together surrounded by those nearest and dearest to them. Each and every wedding is completely unique. Documenting humans on such a special day is something not many get to experience.

Being a part of your intimate + emotional moment in time is an honor, and not something taken lightly around here.

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meet your storyteller

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I'm Lisa, and I'm basically in love with humankind and how we love.

I can genuinely say that documenting stories is something that brings me immense joy and purpose.

Passionate about family, culture, community, art, travel & good food.

I believe in documenting your memories in a way that feels like you — messy, beautiful, emotional, and honest.

offering film & digital wedding photography coverage in all of California and beyond.

Main areas of service - San Diego County, Temecula Valley, Riverside County, Orange County, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and more.

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“IM SCREAMING!!! Lisa these are absolutely incredible!!! I can’t thank you enough. We are absolutely in awe of your work and just the positive + welcoming environment you create. There are too many favorites. You truly are a master of your craft. 

Thank you again for being part of our special day, it meant the world to us.” - B + H

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A bouquet of mixed flowers with roses, lisianthus, and greenery, set on a white surface. Also displayed are gold and gemstone rings, a pearl necklace, a pair of white high-heeled shoes, and a pair of earrings, arranged carefully for a special occasion.

“LISA! WOW WOW WOW. We spent some time going through the album, and we were grinning from ear to ear, just reliving the day again. We are so beyond happy and grateful for these memories that you captured for us. We will truly treasure them forever. We feel so lucky! We love you forever!!!” - A & W

let's party ✧

let's party ✧

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custom day + weekend packages based on your day in its entirety because one size does not fit all.

no two weddings are the same, just as no two people are the same!

full day wedding coverage starts at 7.5k

on average clients spend between 8-10k on their wedding packages

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here to laugh, cry, dance barefoot, + celebrate with you.