I photograph weddings, families, and couples all over Orange County and beyond—with an eye for natural light and real connection. No studios. No stiff poses. Just the kind of photos that feel as good as they look. Whether you're getting married at a vineyard in Temecula or chasing toddlers through your local park, the goal is the same: images that make sense of the chaos and preserve what mattered. Scroll through the galleries, and if the work feels like you, reach out and let’s make your session happen.

Wedding & Family Photography in Orange County

Your Life, In Photos.

Romantic sunset wedding photo at Rio Hondo by Wedgewood in Downey, CA.
Close-up of groom's hand sliding a ring on bride's finger at Downey wedding ceremony.

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YOUR LIFE IS A CANVAS.
EVERY MINUSCULE, VULNERABLE
DETAIL — A SYMPHONY
IN MOTION.

It’s not just about the milestones—it’s about the glance right before, the breath right after, and everything in between. The way your kid grabs your hand when they’re tired. The way your partner looks at you when you don’t know they’re watching. These aren’t poses. They’re moments. And when they’re photographed honestly, they become the kind of images that stay with you—quietly, powerfully—long after the day is done.

FREEZING

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Laguna Beach family photography: Father and daughter playing on the beach.
Husband and wife holding each other close and watching their two boys play in the grass.

TIME

Joyful couple shares a laugh on a beach. California couples photography by Venya Manzyuk.
A joyful couple shares a piggyback ride at Crystal Cove State Park in California.

WHERE ART & HUMANITY COLLAB.

Your lead
in the moment—
an environment and colors that only belong to you.

Photographs that are both classic and candid with a cinematic quality that look very natural & unplanned.

Romantic couple sharing a tender moment at sunset in Orange County

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PHOTOGRAPHS you will feel.
MASTERFUL, GENUINE, INTENTIONAL IMAGERY.
FOR YOU & THOSE YOU LOVE.

I don’t chase trends or shoot for algorithms. I photograph people—real people—in all their chaos, calm, and connection. Whether it’s your wedding, your family, or your partner of ten years, the goal is the same: to make something that feels like you. Not just technically strong, but emotionally true. The kind of images you’ll come back to when you need to remember what matters.

Orange County senior portraits photography: High school senior girl in white dress and cowboy boots posing in a field of wildflowers.
Orange County senior portrait photography. Redheaded girl in white dress and cowboy boots.
12-year-old boy in a white shirt laughs during a portrait session on Laguna Beach.

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Young Chinese couple holding hands in Irvine Regional Park.

PICTURE YOUR LIFE — TOGETHER.

It’s like you’re inviting me into the quiet, everyday parts of your life—and in return, I get to show you just how full of depth, purpose, and love it really is. These moments will eventually become memories, but no matter what stage of life you're in, I’ll meet you there. And yes—we will celebrate.

As It Was, As It Felt.