Los Angeles Portrait Photographer
Portraits with a point of view.
Portrait sessions in Los Angeles for individuals, couples and creatives, directed with a cinematic eye.
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Whether it's a creative project or updated portraits, I'll help direct the shoot and bring a cinematic eye to light and location.
Creative and personal portraits
From concept shoots with a vintage car to relaxed portraits for your website or social media, we'll plan a session around what you need the photos to do.
Direction that helps
Not sure how to stand or what to do with your hands? That's my job. I'll guide you through it with easy, natural direction.
Locations and styling
Studio-style simplicity, city streets or golden fields. We'll talk through the look, the wardrobe and the light before the shoot.
What to expect
How I work
Concept to camera
We plan the look, location and light together.
Easy direction
Guidance that makes you look and feel confident.
Cinematic style
Portraits with mood, story and intention.
Great portraits aren't posed. They're directed, then allowed to happen.
Brian Lovelace
Creative planning call
We'll shape the concept and shot list.
Location and styling ideas
Matched to your brand or personal style.
Direction throughout
You'll never wonder what to do next.
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- HeadshotsClean, natural portraits for your website and profiles.
- Creative SessionA concept shoot with planning, locations and styling.
Portfolio
A few favorites
Recent stories
Real Portraits
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
Good to know
Questions, answered
Can I use the photos for my business?
Yes. Let me know how you plan to use them and I'll make sure your license covers it.
Do you offer headshots?
Yes, with a natural, editorial feel rather than a stiff corporate look.
How long is a portrait session?
Usually one to two hours, depending on locations and outfits.
Let's make something beautiful
Let's plan your portrait session
Dates fill up early. Share a few details and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.