Author Archives: James

Wedding at Santa Barbara Courthouse

Wedding at Santa Barbara Courthouse, Santa Barbara Courthouse Wedding, James Lester Photography

An intimate micro wedding at the iconic Santa Barbara Courthouse. It’s always a fun excursion for me to head out to the Santa Barbara Courthouse, and even more so when it’s to capture a micro wedding, like Ashley and Mark’s!  Ashley and Mark’s wedding was attended by myself, and the in-house officiant of the Santa...

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Swallow Creek Ranch Wedding Cayucos California

Swallow Creek Ranch, Swallow Creek Ranch Wedding, San Luis Obispo Wedding Photographer, James Lester Photography

Wren and Rory’s Swallow Creek Ranch wedding was an absolutely surreal experience! Having known them both since my high school days, it was so unbelievable to watch them be joined in marriage. In fact, not only have I known them since high school, but Wren and Rory have been sweethearts ever since!  Swallow Creek Ranch...

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Oak & Vine Vineyard Estate Wedding

Oak & Vine Vineyard Estate Wedding, San Luis Obispo Wedding Venue, James Lester Photography

A new wedding venue in San Luis Obispo, Oak & Vine Vineyard Estate was an absolutely gorgeous location for Kariann and Jack’s wedding!  Believe it or not, Kariann and Jack’s was the very first wedding held at Oak & Vine Vineyard Estate. I am beyond honored to have been there to capture every moment for...

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Spreafico Farms Wedding Venue San Luis Obispo

Spreafico Farms Wedding Venue San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Wedding Photographer, James Lester Photography

Spreafico Farms is a rustic ranch wedding venue in San Luis Obispo and absolutely one of my favorite local venues to work at! You can’t beat the sunset views in the countryside, surrounded by Oak trees, and cows. Yes, the residents of Spreafico Farms even came out to moo hello for Amber and Mitch’s wedding!...

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Madonna Inn Wedding

Madonna Inn Wedding, San Luis Obispo Wedding Photographer, James Lester Photography

This Madonna Inn Wedding was a little bit kitsch, a little rock ‘n’ roll,  and a whole lot of Elvis! In fact, the rock ‘n’ roll vibes were so amazing that Megan and Sterling’s Madonna Inn Wedding was featured in the wedding publication Rock n Roll Bride! Looking at the photos from Megan and Sterling’s...

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A Fall Wedding in the San Luis Obispo Countryside

Wedding in San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo Wedding Photographer, James Lester Photography

Fall is such a beautiful time to plan a wedding in the San Luis Obispo countryside. Claire and Zach chose this time of year to host their best day ever at Tiber Canyon Ranch! Unfortunately, Tiber Canyon Ranch no longer hosts weddings on their gorgeous grounds. While their business remains open, they currently focus on...

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Molly & Susan’s Wedding in Big Sur

Wedding in Big Sur, Big Sur Wedding, Big Sur Wedding Photographer, San Luis Obispo Wedding Photographer, James Lester Photography

Molly and Susan’s wedding in Big Sur has to be one of my top five favorite shoots of all time! It’s a funny thing really, I started the day by driving out to Carmel by The Sea to meet Molly and Susan at their B&B for their getting-ready moments and first look. However, there were...

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Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens Wedding ~ Amy & Brian

Kaleidoscope Inn Wedding, Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens Wedding, San Luis Obispo Wedding Photographer, James Lester Photography

Amy and Brian’s Kaleidoscope Inn & Gardens Wedding was actually a full weekend of fun experiences for them and their guests! I worked with Amy & Brian for 3 days the weekend of their wedding, and they are such a sweet, easy-going couple with a great energy about them. After meeting their friends and family,...

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Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa Wedding Pismo Beach

Dolphin Bay Resort Wedding, Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa Wedding, Pismo Beach Wedding, James Lester Photography

This summer wedding at Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa at Pismo Beach was a festive, vibrant day with immaculate vibes! Although it was summer, I have to admit, the weather did not want to cooperate that particular day. However, it worked out to our benefit at the end of the night when I took the...

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