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The photos you'll still be looking at in fifty years.

Not a stack of files. Not a number of hours. The way your mom laughed during the toasts, the second right before you saw each other, the dance floor at 11pm when everyone stopped caring who was watching. That's what you're investing in.

What you're actually investing in

More than hours on a pricing sheet

Almost any photographer can promise you six or eight hours. Here's what's different when it's me behind the camera.

Lauren in a white dress holds a sunflower bouquet while standing beside Mark in a blue suit, smiling.

01

Me, every time.

I photograph every wedding myself, with a second photographer at my side. No associates, no "your photographer will be assigned." One wedding per date and a limited number each year, so your day gets all of me.

The couple shares a kiss in front of ornate columns and colorful geometric-patterned walls.

02

A filmmaker's eye.

I studied cinema and worked in film before weddings. I think in light, story and moments, not poses, so your gallery reads the way your day felt.

Chloe and Matt pose playfully at a wedding reception, surrounded by guests at round tables.

03

Calm in the chaos.

Ten-plus years and more than a hundred weddings. I've seen timelines slip, rain roll in and rings go missing, and I know how to keep the day moving without anyone noticing.

Amanda and Mario stand together outdoors, with Amanda holding a bouquet and Mario in a suit.

04

Your photos, protected.

Former Boy Scout, still living by "Be Prepared." Backup cameras, backup cards, and your images kept safe in more than one place from the moment we leave the venue.

a couple share their first dance as husband and wife at their El Paseo Restaurant Wedding Reception.

"To be able to relive that day through these images is the greatest gift we have ever been given."

Lauren J. · Wedding, 2022

How it works

Three easy steps

1

Tell me about your day.

Your date, your venue, the vibe. It takes about two minutes.

2

Let's talk.

A quick 15-minute call to see if we click and build the right collection for you.

3

Reserve your date.

Sign, pay your retainer, and your date is yours. Then the fun part starts.

Elopement photography

Elopements

Intimate, adventurous elopement photography across Southern California: city hall, the coast, the desert or anywhere that feels like you.

Two Hours

$1,000

Courthouse vows or a sunset ceremony, with portraits after.

2 hours of coverage
Lead photographer
Up to 10 guests
Location + timing help
Private online gallery + print release

Three Hours

$1,500

Time for the ceremony, portraits and a toast with your people.

3 hours of coverage
Lead photographer
Up to 10 guests
Location + timing help
Private online gallery + print release

Four Hours and Up

$400/hr

Getting ready, a second location, golden hour, or a full day of exploring.

4 hours or more, built around your plans
Lead photographer
Up to 10 guests
Multiple locations welcome
Private online gallery + print release

Engagement photography

Engagement Sessions

Relaxed, natural engagement sessions in Los Angeles: a chance to get comfortable in front of the camera, and photos for your save-the-dates.

One Hour

$500

One location, timed for golden hour.

1 hour
1 location
Private online gallery + print release

Two Hours

$750

Room to explore, with time for an outfit or location change.

2 hours
1–2 locations
Private online gallery + print release

Save up to $250

With a Wedding Collection

From $350

Book your session with any wedding collection and it's discounted.

1 hour: $350 (normally $500)
2 hours: $500 (normally $750)
A warm-up before the big day
Same photographer on both days

Event photography

Events

Event photography in Los Angeles: parties, celebrations and milestones, captured candidly with a storyteller's eye.

Highlights

From $750

The key moments of a smaller celebration.

2 hours of coverage
Online gallery

Most popular

Full Event

From $1400

Arrivals to the last toast, with group photos on request.

4 hours of coverage
Sneak peeks
Online gallery + print release

Maternity photography

Maternity Sessions

Warm, natural maternity portraits in Los Angeles, celebrating this chapter before your family grows.

Most popular

Maternity Session

$500

An unhurried hour at a location or at home, with the whole family welcome.

1 hour
Location or in-home
Private online gallery + print release

Proposal photography

Proposals

Discreet, candid proposal photography in Los Angeles. I'll capture the moment without giving anything away.

The Moment

From $500

Hidden coverage of the proposal and the first few minutes after.

Planning call
30 minutes of coverage
Online gallery

Most popular

The Moment + Mini

From $750

The proposal, then a relaxed mini engagement session while the excitement is fresh.

Planning call + scouting
60 minutes of coverage
Online gallery + print release

Rehearsal dinner photography

Rehearsal Dinners

Toasts that make the whole table cry-laugh, grandparents meeting the in-laws, the calm before the big day. Documentary coverage of your rehearsal and dinner, from the same photographer who'll be with you tomorrow.

Two Hours

$750

Arrivals, toasts and the best candids of the night.

2 hours (the minimum)
Lead photographer
Delivered with your wedding gallery

Add-ons

As needed

Longer evenings, a second angle, or a dinner out of town.

Extra time available
Second photographer: +$100/hr
Travel + lodging beyond ~60 miles

Wedding Photography

Weddings

Cinematic, candid wedding photography for couples in Los Angeles and across Southern California, from the first look to the last dance.

Love Collection

$2,750

The heart of the day: your ceremony, your people, golden hour and the first hours of the party.

6 hours of coverage
Two photographers
Timeline planning + questionnaire
Private online gallery + print release
Engagement session add-on from $350 (save $150)
If the day runs long: +$450/hr

Most popular

Lace Collection

$3,500

Getting ready to the dance floor: the nerves, the vows, the toasts and the first dance, with room to breathe.

8 hours of coverage
Two photographers
Timeline planning + questionnaire
Private online gallery + print release
Engagement session add-on from $350 (save $150)
If the day runs long: +$425/hr

Lovelace Collection

$4,250

Every moment, nothing missed: from the first look to the last sparkler, with time for the sunset portraits you'll frame.

10 hours of coverage
Two photographers
Timeline planning + questionnaire
Private online gallery + print release
Engagement session add-on from $350 (save $150)
Planned 11–12 hour days: +$400 per extra hour

Lovelace Weekend

$12,500

For celebrations that span a weekend: welcome dinners, mehndi, sangeet, tea ceremonies and the wedding day itself.

Up to 3 consecutive days
Wedding day: two photographers for up to 10 hours (lead photographer up to 12)
Other days: lead photographer for up to 3 events, up to 8 hours a day
Second photographer on other days: +$100/hr
A 30-minute meal break for every 6 hours of coverage
Engagement session add-on from $350 (save $150)
Travel within 60 miles included
Sneak peeks in about a week, full gallery in 10–12 weeks

Heirloom Album

Custom quote

A handcrafted album designed from your favorite photos, ordered once your gallery is delivered.

Designed from your favorites
Size and cover chosen together
Parent albums available
Ordered separately from your collection
Plus applicable sales tax

Prices are starting points. Travel, extra hours and add-ons are quoted after we talk. Have a question? Send me a note.

★★★★★

"Brian not only photographed my wedding, but my sister's and my best friend's as well, and there is simply no one better."
Aimee C. · Google review

Good to know

Questions about investment

Why not go with someone cheaper?

Honestly, you might find someone great for less, and I'd rather you book the right person than book me. What you're paying for here is the part you won't see in a gallery: knowing where to stand before the moment happens, keeping a slipping timeline calm, and making sure nothing gets lost. You get one shot at your wedding day, and I take that personally.

Can a collection be tailored to our day?

Yes. Every collection is a starting point. Planning a shorter day, a second location or something a little different? We'll shape it together on a quick call, and you can also build a custom quote right here.

How do payments work?

A 30% retainer reserves your date when we both sign the contract (50% for the Lovelace Weekend). The rest is due a week before your day, and you're welcome to pay it off in smaller pieces any time before then. Nothing is charged until you've decided.

Next step

Let's see if we're a fit

Fifteen minutes, no pressure. I'll answer your questions, help you figure out which collection makes sense, and if your date is still open, I'll hold it for you while you decide.