The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Lake Forest, CA

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Lake Forest, CA

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665 Wedding Photographers in Lake Forest, CA

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LA Digital Photo [ Photo Video DJ/MC Photo Booth ] 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

Tom Keene is a distinguished master portrait photojournalist and the founder of LAdigitalPhoto, a premier life event photography company based in Pasadena, California. With over 21 years of experience, Tom has been the first-choice wedding photographer for hundreds of couples, capturing moments across California and beyond. Our expertise extends beyond photography, we offer comprehensive services including videography, DJ/MC, and photo booth rentals, ensuring a seamless experience for any event. Tom Keene’s dedication to his craft and his clients has solidified his reputation as a leading portrait photojournalist in Southern California.

From the moment we booked LA Digital Photo [ Photo Video DJ/MC Photo Booth ] for our wedding, we knew we were in good hands. The communication and support they provided throughout the entire process was amazing - they gave us clear direction every step of the way. On the day of our wedding, their photography and crowd work was truly top-notch. At one point, the photographer spontaneously loaded up photos he had already taken during the reception to share with all of our friends and family - it was an unexpected and beautiful surprise that everyone loved! All of our guests were fascinated by the amazing pictures he captured of them. I'll admit, I was a bit skeptical at first since they fit within our budget, but my goodness, they exceeded all of our expectations. You will not regret booking LA Digital Photo [ Photo Video DJ/MC Photo Booth ] - they are truly amazing and will make your wedding day even more special!
Jen R., 2 months ago
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Alyssa Walker Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

Located in Los Angeles, California, Alyssa Walker Photography is an accomplished wedding photography business. They specialize in numerous photographic styles to produce striking images but specialize in the candid photojournalist style. No matter the activity, photographer Alyssa Walker will highlight every moment from your walk down the aisle, to the minute you say "I do," to the fun & candid dancing shots during your celebration. Owner Alyssa Walker firmly believes that love is inclusive and no one should be denied the right to marry the one they love. Inclusivity and love are interchangeable.

Alyssa was an absolute joy to work with. She understood exactly what we were looking for with our photos and offered suggestions if we got a bit camera shy. Not only that but she was extremely punctual, informative, and knew exactly where she needed to be at all times. My husband and I would recommend her to anyone in SoCal who is planning on getting married, she was spectacular!
Reanna C., 2 years ago
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Toby Ogden Photography & Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

I'm in love with taking photos and I spend all of my time working on fine-tuning my photography but also getting deeper than just taking photos. I am taking photos with the purpose now more than ever. Its been my years of experience that has helped me develop my photography into art and not just a picture taker. From the moment I meet my clients, I want to know as much as I can. Getting closer to a client really transcends into the photographs I am taking of them and their special day.

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Toby has done my daughter’s newborn photos and other Christmas time photos of our family. He always makes us feel so comfortable. Recently he did our family photos again and we tried a new venue - the beach. The outcome brought me to tears! I was so impressed with his ability to get our daughter’s personality and to capture the moments of love between us. It is truly endearing and memories we will cherish for a lifetime.
Lindsey M., a year ago
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Mccoy Wedding Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

Welcome friends!!! If you are looking for an adventurous, romantic, and creative photographer in Orange County, LA or anywhere world wide, you have landed in the right place! I have been in the wedding industry exclusively photographing engagements, Elopements, and weddings for over 13 years, photographing 700+ weddings in California, and around the country. I specialize in adventurous, romantic, and photojournalistic photography, perfect for the creative soul, and wild hearts!

Kay is such an amazing photographer and captures weddings so beautifully and elegantly. She is a lot of fun to work with, super upbeat, and overall such a great experience! I highly recommend Kay and her team!
Paris Karsh Photography, 4 years ago
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Wyld Story | Outdoor Wedding Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

We’re Tucker and Alyssa, the husband and wife duo behind Wyld Story. We specialize in storytelling that feels honest, effortless, and deeply you. We believe wedding photography should feel like hanging out with friends who just happen to have cameras. We’re here to document the real stuff: the belly laughs, the happy tears, the in-between moments that matter just as much as the big ones. No stiff poses. No forced smiles. Just you, your people, and all the magic that unfolds when you’re fully present on your day. We offer soft direction just to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera.

Tucker and Alyssa were awesome. They flew all the way to Geneva (Switzerland) and, even though they had never seen the wedding location(s), they nailed it, producing dream pictures and an awesome video. So how did this all happen… where do I start? When my fiancee and I were planning our (Covid impacted) wedding, we were not really sure how to fit in photography and video… We had almost given up on the idea until we got in contact with Tucker and Alyssa. On extremely short notice, they planned the trip, and delivered, 110% on expectations.
Thomas & V., 6 months ago
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Love & Latitudes | Outdoor Weddings & Adventure Elopements 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

I'm Diana, the photographer behind Love and Latitudes Outdoor Wedding and Adventure Elopement Photography. My husband/officiant, Isiah, and I are here to help you plan the intentional wedding of your dreams. As full-time vanlifers, we are always looking for the next experience—no drive is too long or winding to stop us from our next adventure!

Awarded Best of Zola
Diana and Isiah truly made our elopement one of the most incredible days of our lives. From the very first meeting, Diana and Isiah were nothing but helpful, responsive, and patient. We decided shortly before the wedding that we wanted to have night shots. Diana was able to provide us with some examples of her previous night shoots and helped us pick out the perfect location. The entire planning process was significantly easier with Diana’s assistance. She also checked in just enough to ensure we were feeling ready for the big day. Isiah was able to help us decide all of the big details for our ceremony and made it feel uniquely us. On the big day, we were so thankful for Diana and Isiah. As soon as they arrived for the getting-ready photos, my stress disappeared. Diana took all the shots that we wanted and was a true professional in setting everything up. Isaiah was our officiant and did an amazing job During and after our actual ceremony, both Diana and Isiah were lifesavers. Diana was able to get photos that weren’t overly posed and really felt like us as a couple. Isiah did an amazing job with our ceremony and was also there to assist with everything else, from helping us up steep rocks to carrying items for the photos. We are so thankful we went with Love and Latitudes for our elopement. We can’t sing their praise enough, and would pick them again in a heartbeat.
Sara B., 3 months ago
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Jenny Markham Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

Jenny Markham has been photographing weddings and love stories for over 6 years. Born and raised California girl with a love for art, vintage finds, and cooking. Documenting you for who you are. Be present and I will make sure you never forget how it felt. I want you to have an incredible experience and beautiful photos.

Jenny captured the essence of our wedding day! The love, the fun, the energy, all of it! She navigated funky family dynamics and made my camera shy husband feel & look like the dreamboat he is! Looking at our pictures a year later, I'm so grateful for Jenny. I'm not left with a photo dump. Every picture is so good and hand curated. Its a collection, each picture chosen for a reason. Thank you Jenny!!
Nikki, 2 months ago
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David and Blanca Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,495
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

Welcome! We are a husband and wife team and have been married for over 8 years and are blessed with two kids, Josiah and Esther. Family is the most important thing in our lives and it is the reason why we absolutely love photographing weddings and family events. We strive to capture every meaningful moment throughout your big day as it happens. We love meeting new people and our goal is to deliver amazing photos and great service.

Awarded Best of Zola
Highly recommend David and Blanca Photography! They are truly amazing at what they do and such a pleasure to work with. They were so accommodating to plan changes and unforeseen delays on our end the day of the wedding, and they made sure to get all of our requested shots and then some. Their vision and direction for our portraits gave us the most beautiful memories of our wedding day, and we are so grateful to have had their services. They were always quick to respond with any questions, and provided an update after the wedding on when we could expect to receive our photos. Again, highly recommend!!
Nicole C., a year ago
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Abby Taylor Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

Hi I’m Abby! been told all my life that I have an artistic flair and a gift for creativity, but that’s not the only reason why I started my career in wedding photography. I’m the biggest romantic and feel things deeply — in my photography there’s no detail in your connection that goes unnoticed. The little winks and smirks that silently set your soul on fire, the quirks that stay hidden to everybody else but you, and the parts of them that somehow make you fall in love with them even more… They’re how I tell stories because I know that in time, those are the things you’ll cherish the most.

Abby made our day unforgettable. She had this ease about her that calmed me throughout the day. Anything I wanted to make sure we included she made it happen - even the smallest detail that I had forgotten about she remembered. She drove me up a mountain for first look photos. That right there is dedication. Not only was she supportive as a professional, it was great to have her there as a friend. I would recommend this amazing photographer to anyone. The quality of her work shows through her photos and her work ethic. She had sneak peak photos emailed to me the literal next day. Abby is an absolute wonder, and I will forever be grateful she was there to capture the most perfect moments of the most beautiful day. Thank you, Abby!
Kayla and G., a year ago
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Sarah Yates Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

I'll keep this short and sweet because truly, it's not about me. I'm here to get to know you and understand you. I'm a mom to my sweet baby boy, a wife to my college sweetheart, and my passion for my work comes from one place — getting to know you, understand you, and photograph your love with integrity.

Sarah and her team exceeded all our expectations. Their talent and professionalism shone through every photo, beautifully capturing the essence and emotions of our wedding. We highly recommend this team to capture your day!
Melissa B., a year ago
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HoneyAnne Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,895
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

Hi, I’m Annie! Welcome to HoneyAnne Photography! I'm based in both Southern California and Virginia—sounds a little unusual, I know! My photography style combines the timeless elegance of editorial imagery with the heartfelt authenticity of documentary photography —each gallery is designed to feel like your favorite magazine spread or Pinterest board! I believe that everyone deserves beautiful, film-inspired photos that capture their story. HoneyAnne Photography was inspired by the golden warmth of honey. Much like the taste of honey is comforting and sweet, I want your experience with me to feel warm, inviting, and unforgettable.

It's been an amazing experience having Annie as our photographer. She helped with both the engagement and wedding photos. As someone who kept pivoting about what I wanted, she brought a lot of props to give us a lot of options for photo ideas. She also kept checking in on us to keep us updated on our planning, which I would consider going above and beyond. Her keeping on top of what kind themes we were looking for and sending us inspiration gave us confidence that we didn't have to check in on her, letting us enjoy our special day without worry. Thank you for letting us live in these memories for the beginning of our lives.
Hanson L., 2 months ago
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Chic-Chic-Weddings. Photo & Video Team 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA
  • Offer

I’m Anton, the founder and lead photographer of our intimate wedding photo and video production team, based in California, and traveling worldwide. If you’re looking for modern photos and videos that capture the energy of your wedding day with both ideal editorial portraits and documentary unposed moments filled with genuine emotions, we are here to bring your wedding vision to life!

Oh my gosh, I can’t even put into words how much we LOVE our wedding photos and video! Every little moment, every laugh, every happy tear, it’s all there, captured so beautifully. It honestly feels like a movie, reliving the day through the most stunning shots. Anton and Alex were beyond incredible, so fun, so effortless, and they just felt like part of the family. The way they blended in and made us feel comfortable was amazing. The CHIC CHIC WEDDINGS team truly understands people and knows exactly how to bring out the best, most natural moments. We couldn’t have asked for anything better! Thank you SO much for giving us memories that we’ll cherish forever!
Kate, 2 months ago
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Wesley D Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

I started my business because I wanted to do something I love. Years of photography experience have honed my skills in capturing emotional, creative, and fun moments during weddings. I've found through experience that the key to getting genuine, natural-looking photos is to make sure my clients feel comfortable and relaxed throughout the process. That’s why I provide a comprehensive wedding guide to all my clients and encourage them to reach out anytime, day or night, with any questions or concerns they may have.

Awarded Best of Zola
We love working with Daniel (the "D" in Wesley D Photography) so much that he the only photographer on our preferred vendor list. He is reliable, cheerful, and does a WONDERFUL job of capturing special moments. He has photographed numerous weddings and other special occasions for us and our clients, and most-recently photographed a ticketed Father's Day BBQ at our venue. His past work for us has always been amazing, but the Father's Day pictures are truly special. We emailed them to all of our event attendees as a special thank you gift - needless to say, receiving his pictures was the cherry on top of the ice cream sundaes we served that day.
Ashley, a year ago
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Erin Marton Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

Since 2018, I've organically captured intentional connection at weddings. Above all, I want you to walk away from your wedding feeling like you and your new spouse were able to be completely present, immersed in a whirlwind of laughter and dancing and hugs from everyone you love most. Your photos should be a perfect reflection of that. The dream scenario is that you have a wedding photographer who gives off best friend energy and captures the day freely, unreservedly, with all the passion and excitement in the world because photographing love is a genuine pleasure and joy. I have been that person for many and would love to do it for you too.

Awarded Best of Zola
Erin is a 12/10 and worth every penny. She was so kind, attentive, professional, and an absolute pleasure to work with. She made it a point to get to know my husband and I as a couple, and was always a text away to answer any questions I had. Her work is absolutely STUNNING, and exactly what we were looking for: colorful, natural, editorial, and candid. She is the best of the best I wish I could get married again just to have more photos!
Daniella R., a year ago
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Nadia & Gunnar 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

We are Nadia & Gunnar. We love being outside. We met during our early years in college on our school swim team and had a few photography classes together. It was through our mutual love of photography that we started dating.  Fast forward 9 years we are now married!!!   We are both passionate with two diverse backgrounds: Nadia in fine art and Gunnar in journalism/documentary film making. When it comes to shooting we feel we are blessed to be able to pursue what we love together. We are all about what’s real; capturing life’s small (and large!) moments.

Nadia and Gunnar were the perfect photographers, from our surprise engagement session to our wedding day. From our very first inquiry, their communication was clear, detailed, and personal - making us feel like family. On the day of, they were incredibly thorough, ensuring they captured every special moment and detail, while ensuring everything ran smoothly and according to schedule. We could barely wait for our gallery delivery, which was super speedy compared with other photographers, and our final photos were the best depiction of the day and of us as a couple. Nadia and Gunnar have an incredible artistic eye, and their couple-focused approach resulted in beautiful images that we will cherish forever. Working as a team, they were able to capture every angle! Their willingness to go the extra mile to accommodate our needs made them invaluable, and they will always be our go-to for photo needs. We cannot recommend Nadia and Gunnar Photography enough!
K & R., 3 months ago
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Jesscaste Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

"Who's that girl, it's Jess!" Hey guys, I'm Jess! I love all things New Girl, The Legend of Zelda, and Broadway Musicals! I like to describe myself as Jessica Day, minus the really talented singing voice, but just overall kind of quirky and nerdy. I love capturing love stories, and fan girling hard core over all things wedding! If you need someone who is going to help you walk through your planning process, I'm your girl! You can also catch me binge eating tacos and ice cream while editing until 3am!

If you are thinking about it, just do it. Jessica was absolutly amazing. Our photos or to die for! Not only is her work amazing but Jessica is literally the sweetest. I am not photogenic or comfortable in front of a camera and Jess and her team made me feel comfortable. We booked her along with Micah and Rebecca films and they are the perfect pair. Jessica was so helpful on our wedding day and make everything amazing. I have zero complaints. Our guests loved her and her team and had amazing things to say. I was shocked looking though my photos when I saw photos of things I never thought I would ever receive. I have a photos of almost every guest who attended our wedding. It is unreal! Jess made planning for the day so easy and picked up our timeline when my venue and planner dropped the ball. Her and her team saved the day and when things got stressful the day of, the were calm and acted like a shield for us from everything going south. Truly her work is amazing and she is worth every penny and more. Book her, add hours, and enjoy. You cannot go wrong.
Brittany, 10 months ago
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Kseni Vibe 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

I’m the eye behind the lens, capturing your wedding love story with heart. Based in OC and LA, I specialize in weddings, freezing every emotion—your vows, first dance, and joy. I’m here for you, guiding with care to reflect your natural, beautiful selves. Let’s create unforgettable memories—just DM in IG ksenivibe

I just wanted to say thank you so so much for your beautiful work in our wedding! I loved all the photos and videos, they are amazing! I’m super happy that we chose you as our photographer you’re so talented, positive and creative. Thank you for capturing such a beautiful wedding on the camera. I’ll be definitely sharing your profile with people and telling them that you’re awesome!!
Olesia, a month ago
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Ovation(Lite) Photography & Design 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

Elise is a wedding photographer based in Southern California whose style is candid and inspiring, with heeps of romantic photojournalism. Experienced in intimate weddings, destination weddings and elopements, she is available for world travel wherever love may take her.

It’s was clear to me from the time Elise arrived that she understood our vision and was the consummate professional as she helped usher us thru our wedding day. Of course there were “hiccups” in or schedule… pre-wedding prep took much longer than we anticipated but Elise helped get us back on track and postponed photos that she could shoot after our wedding. Our first look was most important to us. All our photos were delivered on time and told our wedding story like fine art. Book Elise and know you’re getting a professional photographer who has mastered her craft, enjoys her work and knows how to make you feel at ease on your big day!
Melissa &., 2 years ago
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Ria Georgia 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,750
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

Hi! I'm Ria, but my friends call me Ri. I'm a Southern California based photographer traveling worldwide for weddings, elopements & love. There's nothing that makes me happier than making other people feel fucking GREAT about themselves. I care about eternalizing your story, no matter your race, gender, sexuality or body type — i’m here for you.

My husband and I hired Ria to capture our engagement and wedding photos and she absolutely exceeded our expectations in every way possible! We both are usually pretty awkward in front of the camera, but she made us feel so comfortable and confident in what we were doing. Not only is Ria the BIGGEST hype girl, but she is also kind, professional, and extremely talented. We just received a few sneak peeks after our wedding this past weekend and were amazed at how perfectly she was able to capture every tiny detail and special moment. My husband and I will cherish the photos that she took for years to come. Hire this girl, you won't regret it!!
Kyra M., 2 years ago
Miku Matsuzuru 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA
  • Offer

I am a photographer born in Japan, raised in Hawaii, based in Orange County, CA. I love to take event photography, especially weddings, because there is already so much joy and emotion happening and I want to capture that moment and feeling so you can always go back to it just by seeing the photography.

Awarded Best of Zola
Miku was amazing to work with and we absolutely loved our wedding photos! My wife is a professional photographer so her standards are high. She found Miku on Zola and Miku's quality of work convinced us to reach out. Every step from beginning to end was highly professional. We had a consultation and talked about what kind of photos we would do for our wedding ceremony and we couldn't be happier with the final result. The photographs are one of the most important parts of a wedding, and now we have those memories captured for a lifetime! Thanks, Miku!
Bre & P., 2 years ago
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Eyeblink Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

For us, it is all about documenting your day as it unfolds. We are believers that the best photographs come from letting everything flow. We don't believe in interrupting special moments to get a safe (posed) photo. On the contrary, we capture all moments: the fun, the crazy, the unexpected. We will get your dad in tears when he sees you in your wedding gown, and will also take your nephew in the middle of a tantrum. All that is part of your story. When you see your photos in 5 years, you will remember how your special day FELT and not only how it looked. You don't have to worry about photos, you just have to enjoy your day at the fullest.

Awarded Best of Zola
Fernanda at Eyeblink is a total professional and she knows exactly how to give you space to enjoy to the moment and capture it as it's happening. We organized some portraits with family and friends but mostly she documented our wedding as it truly unfolded. When I look back at our pictures, I'm immediately transported to that exact moment and feel all the incredible feelings all over again. I couldn't be happier with her work. Highly recommend!
Cristina & D., 2 years ago
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Candid Moment Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

I am a documentary wedding photographer blended with an editorial approach, and I aim to capture those special moments naturally as they unfold. I'm inspired by the genuine affection my clients have towards each other and look to document & craft your wedding photos with a candid eye. I don't want to dictate your day but let you enjoy your day. I may suggest small things like shooting portraits when the light is perfect, such as when the sun is going down, or I'll suggest taking a moment to embrace your partner & remind you to be affectionate on your wedding day. It's how I ensure you get beautiful natural images full of emotion.

Jesus was our wedding photographer for our special day. From our first interaction, Jesus showed confidence in his experience as a wedding photographer. He took the time to understand what I imagined my wedding photos would look like that is how he carefully planned, & captured my wedding photos. Jesus arrived 1 week early before the wedding day to scout out locations, shared photos with us, and seamlessly incorporated them into our timeline. We felt like we not only had a talented photographer, but also a day-of coordinator who helped ensure our wedding day ran smoothly. He made sure we not only captured the photos we would love but also took the time and went above and beyond to take care of us as people, offering to get water and making sure we had drinks or food. Ive never had an experience with another wedding photographer but I imagine its not a level of service thats common in the industry. The variety and quality of the final photos exceeded our expectations, and we are extremely happy to have such beautiful, and meaningful heirlooms from our celebration. We highly recommend Candid Moment Photo to any couple looking for an exceptional photography experience.
Vanessa & F., 7 months ago
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Wild Honey Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

I’m Jackie- Your guide to planning a unique, customized elopement day experience anywhere in the world. While I am based in Southern California, I help couples all over the world plan and execute their dream elopements. I help you through the process step-by-step with location recommendations, local vendor recommendations, excursion and activity ideas, timeline planning, and more. You can find more about adventure elopements and myself + get in touch with me about your elopement vision through my website!

My husband and I had initially planned to do the big wedding thing, but after I came across Jackie I was SOLD on the idea of eloping somewhere beautiful & forgetting everything else. Photos meant more to me than anything else going in and jackie is worth every penny we’ve spent with her. She helped us completely plan the best day ever and I couldn’t imagine having done it without her expertise. I had no clue about permits, where to start with choosing a location, etc. and she went above and beyond to send me a customized list of recommendations on locations + info on each (I would love never even thought of most of them), ideas of things to include, how to customize our day, etc. I could go on and on, but long story short we are just so grateful that we came across Wild Honey Photo and she walked us through planning our elopement and made sure we had the best day ever and the photos to last a lifetime. I can’t wait to receive my album and wall prints- Thank you again Jackie!!
Paige, 4 years ago
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Ashley Strong Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

I am Ashley Strong Smith, the very passionate, sincere and grateful soul behind these very time capsules witnessed within this space. Although I’ve been shooting for over a decade, ASP launched full time in April of 2015 as an all encompassing business and became a Corporation - Strong Smith, Inc. in 2018. Since then, I’ve been beyond blessed to : - Document nearly 450 sessions - Document over a 100 weddings - Receive almost 250 FIVE STAR reviews on multiple platforms - Published nearly two dozen times

I highly recommend Ashley as your photographer. I first came across her work from another friends wedding, and I specifically loved her editing/the way she captured light in her photos! The photos we received did not disappoint. I've been struggling to narrow down which ones I want to print and frame in our home. I loved the app we received within a couple days that had a bunch of previews--more than enough options to choose from for an initial Instagram post! Ashley was so sweet to work with, and made sure to capture everything we discussed in our calls leading up to the big day. It was so fun going back through all the photos after and seeing how many group/family photos she was able to capture of our guests as well. I feel like the day was documented so well and we kept getting compliments from our guests about how great Ashley was. During our guest table photos she was so efficient, but also checked the photos to make sure no one was blinking etc. before moving on to the next grouping!
Anjali D., a year ago
By Alexa Leigh 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA
  • Offer

I'm a self taught wedding and lifestyle photographer, with a special love for natural light and minimalism. My style is styled documentary + editorial perspective blended with a lot of candid content. I'm also a passionate traveler and love the outdoors. My mission is is to cultivate authenticity and, in turn, create memories in a true-to-life style that best reflects who you are and this life-changing moment by documenting your wedding day. I’m here to celebrate new beginnings, capture the smallest details, and emphasize your individuality.

Alexa did an amazing job capturing all the special moments of our big day. Her photography style is just beautiful, and her talent truly shines through in every shot. We were blown away by the quality of her work – the photos are beyond amazing! Alexa was also really great about accommodating all our photo requests, and the pictures of our guests really captured the magic of the day. Not only that, but Alexa was also incredibly kind and helpful throughout the whole process, which made everything even more memorable for us. She coordinated with the venue and handled all scheduling well in advance. I did not worry about the photography once in my entire wedding journey. Thank you, Alexa, for your fantastic work! We are recommending you to everyone we know!
Christina B., a year ago
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Karen Agurto Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

I’m Karen, your expert California elopement photographer. I'm passionate about making sure couples feel seen and heard when it comes to their wedding day. No elopement is too "out-of-the-ordinary" nor too out of reach. I believe in the power of eloping so much I did it myself. Away from crowds, enveloped in nature, against a badass view, with the people I feel most comfortable with. I'm with you every step of the way. By providing personalized location lists, planning resources, vendor recommendations, permits, and so much more we bring your dream wedding to life.

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Karen is a dream!! She has the eye of a TRUE artist. She knows how to create a comfortable environment to make for truly authentic and beautiful photos. Her work is truly one of a kind. I can’t wait to work with her again.
Alex and R., 3 years ago
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Katie Pritchard Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

I became a wedding photographer in a not-so-usual way. I remember telling my girl scout leader that I actually hated any arts & craft we did. Fast forward to many years of sports, and the pivotal moment of entering college, I switched to photography one semester in after realizing my current Marine Biology major was not for me and decided that was where I was headed. It landed me in wedding photography after a few classmates asked me to shoot their weddings. And since I’m a romantic and all…it was a perfect fit from the start. Something you should know about me is that I love all people, deeply. “Love your neighbor” is what I strive for.

Katie’s style of photography is what grab my attention at first. This is the second time we worked with her and she was incredible! Since we did a mini session for our city hall wedding, we were already comfortable taking photos with her and for our party she was so professional and made the photos feel so easy and made sure that I had all the photos I needed with family and friends. I would recommend her over and over again!
Natalia S., a year ago
Michelle Lacson Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Lake Forest, CA

Welcome!! I am Michelle, and for the past 14 years I have had the privilege of capturing countless magical moments of the happiest days of people's lives. My style is playful, romantic and genuine. I love to capture the joy and love that radiate from my couples on their wedding day, and my goal is to make you feel comfortable and natural in front of my camera. Whether it's a sweet kiss in front of a castle, or a candid moment on a carousel, I'm always on the lookout for those special moments that tell the story of your love.

Michelle was a dream to work with for our wedding. She is so organized and had such great ideas. Highly recommend her to any bride looking for an amazing photographer!
Melissa A., 4 months ago

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