Orange County wedding photographer
For the coast, the vows, and the last light of the day
Check your dateOC Wedding Photos
Wedding photographs that feel like the day felt. Honest moments, soft coastal light, and the people you love, kept for good.
The work
How I can help
I.
Wedding Photography
The whole day, from getting ready to the send-off, with portraits timed to the best light.
II.
Wedding Film
Several cameras rolling through the vows and toasts, so nothing depends on one angle.
III.
Elopements & Engagements
Just the two of you, or a few close people, on a bluff or a quiet beach.
The approach
Relaxed, unposed, and present
Most of the day I stay out of the way and photograph what actually happens: the laugh before the vows, the hand on a shoulder, the grandparents on the dance floor.
When it is time for portraits I give you a few easy prompts and find the light, whether that is a cliff at sunset in Laguna or open shade in a mission courtyard.
The photography experience
Photo booth rental
A photo studio for your party
Studio lights, a 10 by 10 foot backdrop and a real photographer. Up to eight people in a shot, unlimited prints, and a gallery of every photo within 48 hours.
From $350
Photo booth packages
How it works
From hello to your gallery
Say hello
Send your date and venue through the inquiry form and I will write back personally.
We talk
A short call about your day, your people and the photos you care about most.
We plan
A timeline built around your sunset, with locations and a backup spot for the weather.
Your gallery
Your finished photos, delivered in an online gallery that is easy to share with family.
On Instagram
@ocweddingphotos
Good to know
Questions
Where do you photograph weddings?
All over Orange County, from Seal Beach and Huntington Beach down to Laguna Beach, Dana Point and San Clemente, plus inland venues in Irvine, Orange and San Juan Capistrano. I also travel for weddings outside Southern California.
When is golden hour for a beach wedding in Orange County?
Golden hour is roughly the last hour before sunset. On the OC coast that is about 7:05 to 8:05 PM in mid-June and about 3:45 to 4:45 PM in mid-December. I plan your timeline so portraits land in that window.
What if the coast is foggy on our day?
The marine layer is common in May and June and usually burns off by afternoon. Overcast light is soft and flattering, so it is rarely a problem, and I always plan a backup spot.
Do you offer video as well as photos?
Yes. I film weddings with several cameras rolling at once, so the vows, the reactions and the wide view are all captured from the same moment.
Is an engagement session included?
Most of my wedding collections include an engagement session. It is a relaxed way to get comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding.
How far ahead should we book?
Spring and fall Saturdays fill first in Orange County, so many couples book nine to twelve months out. Weekday dates and smaller weddings often have more room. Ask about any date.