Los Angeles Event Photographer
The energy of the room, and everyone in it.
Event photography in Los Angeles: parties, celebrations and milestones, captured candidly with a storyteller's eye.
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I move through events quietly, catching the genuine moments between guests along with the details you spent so long planning.
Celebrations of every kind
Anniversary parties, rehearsal dinners, milestone birthdays, brand launches and more. If it's worth celebrating, it's worth remembering.
Candid, not intrusive
Guests relax when they don't feel watched. I work discreetly, with a few group photos when you want them.
Details and atmosphere
The decor, the food, the speeches and the dance floor, all captured in the same cinematic style I bring to weddings.
What to expect
How I work
Discreet coverage
Candid moments, without interrupting the fun.
Details that matter
The decor, the speeches and the people.
Flexible hours
Coverage that fits your event, big or small.
The best photos at a party are almost never the ones people line up for.
Brian Lovelace
Planning call
A walk-through of the schedule and must-have shots.
Group photos on request
Organized quickly so the party keeps moving.
Fast sneak peeks
A few favorites to share soon after.
Private online gallery
Hand-edited, full-resolution photos to download and share.
Investment
Collections & pricing
Every collection can be tailored to your day. Pop in your name and email to see the full pricing guide, with what's included in each.
See pricing- HighlightsThe key moments of a smaller celebration.
- Full EventArrivals to the last toast, with group photos on request.
Portfolio
A few favorites
Recent stories
Real Events
A Heartfelt Backyard Wedding in Lompoc
An Enchanting Scottish-Inspired Wedding at Eden Gardens
An Intimate Santa Barbara Courthouse Elopement
A Romantic MountainGate Country Club Wedding
An Intimate Santa Barbara Courthouse Mural Room Wedding
A Sunset Proposal at The Point at the Bluffs
A Spooky Fall Engagement Session at Stow House
A Santa Barbara Courthouse Engagement Session with a Vintage Porsche
An Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Engagement Session in Calabasas
A Magical Bonaventure Brewing Company Wedding
Kind words
From past clients
★★★★★
Thank you, Brian, for treating our love story with such empathy, respect, and care. It was a joy to work with you.
Nzinga Moore
★★★★★
Brian is an incredible photographer and even more importantly a great person to be around.
Moorwood
★★★★★
To be able to relive that day through these images is the greatest gift we have ever been given.
Lauren Jenkins
★★★★★
His energy is friendly and relaxing, which creates the perfect atmosphere for feeling comfortable in front of the camera.
Aimee Marie Woodard
★★★★★
My toddler was eating salami in most of the pictures and on-and-off crying and somehow so many pictures turned out so well.
Nina Quattrocchi
★★★★★
Brian is a FANTASTIC photographer and I give him a A+ referral to anyone looking or someone professional, timely, and skilled.
Trudie Lopez
★★★★★
Just got our photos back from our photoshoot and am blown away how beautiful they turned out!
Kaylie Richardson
★★★★★
There were so many precious moments he captured effortlessly and I went 'how did he even get that photo...'
Julia Linger
★★★★★
He captured the moment perfectly without me knowing he was there, and afterwards he made us feel comfortable right away as he walked us through different poses.
Paige Kingston
★★★★★
I love the style and lighting because it makes each moment feel dream-like.
Linda Alaniz
★★★★★
His work will be treasured by our family for all the years to come and we are so grateful to have found him!
Lisa Hestrin Lerner
★★★★★
His kind, professional approach helped make both of those events more special. We will cherish these photos forever!
Olivia Ghielmetti
★★★★★
They shot our wedding this spring and we truly don’t know how to choose which photos to frame since every single one is stunning.
Sarah Schoenberg
★★★★★
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 Colomy
★★★★★
Truly the most amazing experience I’ve ever had having photos taken.
Shea Cahoon
★★★★★
He was truly our best vendor and the best person we could've hired for our event.
Jessica Lopez
★★★★★
There's not enough words I can say about Brian to explain how much of an incredible photographer he is.
Maureen
★★★★★
Brian went above and beyond as our wedding photographer! He is a true professional.
Mark Boyd
★★★★★
He always goes above and beyond to capture my vision. Whenever we shoot, I am in awe of the photos he captures.
Shannon Ross
★★★★★
We loved his photojournalistic style and ability to capture such genuine moments from our special day.
Dakota Russell
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Questions, answered
What kinds of events do you photograph?
Anniversary parties, rehearsal dinners, milestone birthdays, brand events and other celebrations.
Is there a minimum booking?
Most events are booked for at least two hours. Let's talk about what you have planned.
Can you photograph a brand or corporate event?
Yes. Tell me how you'll use the photos and I'll plan coverage around it.
Let's make something beautiful
Let's talk about your event
Dates fill up early. Share a few details and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.