Tabitha & Andrew recently got together with me for our engagement photos, with this dark & moody Pismo Beach engagement session. I’m so stoked on how these came out and hopefully you can see why! We started at the Pismo Beach Butterfly Grove and took a nice little stroll through some beautiful bridges & beach...
Ahh, nothing like a Los Osos Couples Portrait Session ~ it is my hometown, after all! Which also means that I know pretty beautiful locations to capture couples portraits at, such as Montana de Oro State Park & Sweet Springs Nature Preserve. But you didn’t hear that from me… 😉
Rozy brought fierce vibes to her Montana de Oro Senior Portrait Session with vibrant red attire and striking Vogue-esque looks. High fashion for sure. Rozy is the daughter of one of my dear friends and we had a grand adventure exploring the natural wonderland that is Montana de Oro. Ahh, we really are spoiled out...
When it comes to dropping the knee, there’s no better plan than a Hammersky Vineyards Surprise Proposal in beautiful Paso Robles, CA. Yuri reached out to me a few weeks before his plan would come to fruition, and so we arranged a stealthy scheme for me to candidly capture his surprise proposal with his partner,...
Madhuri met up with me for some Downtown San Luis Obispo portraits recently! It was so fun to switch things up from my usual natural scenery to something more urban & modern. Forced me to tap into some different creativity and I learned a lot! Side note: I’ve known Madhuri since we were kids but...
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hi! 👋🏻
i’m back from a lil social media detox to share these lovely sneaks from rena & rob’s special day. 🤩
i feel so lucky to collaborate with truly inspiring & genuinely kind-hearted couples like these two sweeties! 🥰
it kinda blows my mind that i’ve now documented something like 180 weddings, and still my heart races with adrenaline & joy every time i get to do this for folks. 🔥
so—
from the bottom of my heart
thank you.
🥹🙏🏻
happy holidays y’all. ❤️
love,
james
two brides are better than one!! 💞
i had the absolute best time celebrating olivia & felicity last weekend. 🥰
weather was effin perfect & vibes were on point from the pre-ceremony hustle bustle all the way to their iconic tunnel exit at the end of the night. 🪩👯♀️
everyone was just so incredibly present and wholly supportive of the love shared between these two radiant soulmates. ✨
these sneak peeks barely scratch the surface of all the magic. 😍
congrats again olivia & felicity!!! ❤️❤️❤️
venue: @almond_springs
coordination: @almond_springs
photo: @jameslesterphoto + @makayla_grogan_photographer
muah: @thequeensbees
dj/lighting: @dj.recspin
bartending: Justin Johnson Mobile Bartending
photobooth: @picturethisslo
catering: @diezels__bbq_llc
draping: @draping_bykim
rentals: @slopartyrentals
wind swept & overflowing with love 🌬️
feeling so grateful to share so many special adventures & memories with such lovely humans 💟
my health hasn`t been the best lately but my work always gives me life ☺️
have a great week everyone ✨
Captured a beautiful and fun-filled elopement of Tina & Kendrick at Santa Barbara Courthouse. Despite overcast at Leadbetter Beach, we were untamed and free to roam, creating magical moments with each click!📷 #SantaBarbaraWedding #ElopementLove #BeachWeddingPhotography
If you or anyone you know is looking for a wedding photographer specializing in soulful, cinematic wedding photos that don`t things *too* seriously, I`d love to connect. 😊
Shoot me a DM or inquire directly through my website (link in bio).
Much love! 🥰
Experience the magic of saying `I do` at Harmony Wedding Chapel, where intimate charm meets whimsical wonder. This little treasure in Harmony, California, gives you a backdrop of rolling hills, lush gardens, and even free-roaming cows! #WeddingPhotography #LoveStory 📸
If you or anyone you know is looking for a wedding photographer specializing in soulful, cinematic wedding photos that don`t things *too* seriously, I`d love to connect. 😊
Shoot me a DM or inquire directly through my website (link in bio).
Much love! 🥰
hi! here’s a few favorites of megan & ally on the sweetest day 💚
hope everyone is hangin’ in there 🦥
📍: @campoceanpines
🗒️: @heatherhansenevents
💇♀️: @thequeensbees
💐: @lori_boe_floral
📸: @jameslesterphoto + @makayla_grogan_photographer
🎧: MKM DJ
🍕: @fulloflifefoods
🧀: @louloucheesegirl
🥂: @daringtodreamevents
🍽️: @allaboutevents
#weddingteaser #weddingphotographer
Here’s a few teasers from Claire & Tony’s gorgeous & golden wedding in SLO 🌅❤️ #weddingphotos #goldenhour
VENDOR FAM👇🏻
Bar: @rodandhammer
Catering: @rodandhammer
DJ: @kramerevents
Florist: @brookeedelmanfloral
HAMU: @anna_lent
Month-of Coordination: @simplytreasuredevents
Photography: @jameslesterphoto + @makayla_grogan_photographer
Venue: @rodandhammer + @hotelcerroslo (getting ready pics)
✨ from an enchanted forest stroll under the oaks to a golden cali sunset at morro rock — olivia + felicity’s love story feels straight out of a fairytale ✨ #engagementphotos #editorialweddingphotographer #weddingphotographer #lovecaptured
