While I believe in capturing every candid moment, there are a few photos you must have:

 

A princess bridal dress hanging in a Disney suite at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim

The dress hanging up—waiting.

A bride in a white button-up shirt smiles while adoring her wedding dress in Huntington Beach

Getting ready with your favorite people.

Mother-daughter moment before a wedding in Fullerton
A black and white wedding photo of the groom and groomsmen in Riverside
First look in Fullerton
His first look in Redlands

Your partner’s face when they first see you.

A joyful first look wedding moment between a groom in a navy suit and bride in a flowing white veil outdoors.
A funny toast in Fullerton

 

The vows, the tears, the laughter.

 

A tender moment during a wedding ceremony in Redlands
Emotional candid moment captured during wedding reception as guests sit at tables with wine glasses and decor in San Jose.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with red chairs on a green lawn surrounded by trees under bright blue sky in Burbank

The first kiss (of course!)

A scenic outdoor wedding photoshoot on a grassy hill with cypress trees and autumn foliage at sunset in Redlands.
Wedding couple embraces while bride's veil blows in the wind against a soft cloudy sky backdrop in Fullerton.

Golden hour portraits, just the two of you.

That quiet moment right after the ceremony.

A tender embrace between newlyweds during their outdoor wedding ceremony in Redlands, captured in black and white photography.
Wedding party members pose together in a church sanctuary with candles and altar in the background in Orange.

Family photos—these matter more with time.

Couple dancing on a cloud of fog with illuminated LOVE sign glowing in the background at a wedding reception.
Wedding celebration in a warmly lit venue with guests watching the dance floor.

 

First dance magic.

 

People dancing and having fun at a reception
Wedding guests dance together on a hardwood floor during a reception celebration in San Juan Capistrano.
Party guests dancing and socializing at a reception in Felton
Crowded dance party with colorful robot in Moreno Valley
People dancing and celebrating at a reception in Glendale
A celebration on a dance floor lifting up the groom during the reception in Oak Glen
Wedding guests dance and celebrate together on a rustic wooden dance floor under strings of glowing lights in Oak Glen.

The wild joy on the dance floor.

 

These photos tell the full story.

And I’m honored to be the one to capture it.