California Documentary wedding photographer

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honest storytelling for sentimental people

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, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and more

Capturing how it felt.

so that you can relive your memories again

and again

and again.

real moments and photographs that feel like you

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A white wedding cake with floral decorations on a table covered with a green cloth, surrounded by colorful flowers and candles in glass holders at a wedding reception.

meet your storyteller

hi

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.

here, weddings are documented as they unfold - with a balance of candid honesty, artistic intuition, editorial flair, and timeless classic imagery.

for couples who value presence over perfection

Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs and floral arrangements along a white aisle, mountains in the background, cloudy sky overhead.

“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

colorful wedding party laughing together with a pink background in Palm Springs
A couple gets married outdoors under a white fabric canopy decorated with flowers, with guests seated on the grass and mountains in the background.
People at a wedding party dancing and socializing, with string lights hanging from the ceiling.
People at a wedding party dancing and socializing, with string lights hanging from the ceiling.
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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

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!!!!!"

A newlywed couple smiling and leaning close together, the bride holding a bouquet of white flowers, standing in front of a white building with greenery and potted plants.

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.”

A group of people sitting outdoors at a formal event, with a woman crying and wiping her eyes, holding a paper fan. The setting appears to be a garden with green hedges and a painting in the background.
A couple holding hands during their wedding ceremony against a sky background.

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

let's party

・゜゜・．

let's party ・゜゜・．

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wedding packages are based on your day in it’s entirety because one size does not fit all.

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

real first

art second

timeless always