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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this year taught me how to stay open without losing myself.
to take care of my energy.
to make honest and intentional artwork.
2025 asked for presence, clarity, and trust—in myself and in the process. the work became less about pushing and more about showing up grounded and open to the moment.
i’m deeply grateful for the clients, planners, and fellow creatives who trusted me with meaningful moments and met me with such care. i`m moving forward with clearer boundaries, steadier footing, and a quiet optimism for what’s ahead.
to my 2026 couples—welcome. i’m so excited for the stories still to come. 🤍
and yes, i’m still accepting a limited number of new clients this year.
here’s to warmth, connection, and continuing to create images that feel like home. 🤍
So honored to capture the whimsical, love-filled wedding of Megan and Ally at Camp Ocean Pines! 💕 The perfect blend of joy, adventure, and romance surrounded by nature`s beauty. #LGBTQWedding #WeddingPhotography #AdventureWedding #LoveIsLove.
Check out the full story on my blog (link in bio).
Much love!
studio ghibli vibes 🎼
dtla glow 🌃
soft florals 🌺
stunning couple 💛
late-night joints 💨
wood-fired pizza 🍕
and yes… donuts 🍩
such a dreamy night.
congrats again to l+j 💛
the sweetest day celebrating lauren & harley at @thegardensatpeacockfarms — fun fact: harley is my brother’s childhood friend & so he got to be his best man...’twas a lovely reunion! 🤗
cheers to the happy couple! 💛
#sneakpeeks
also shout out to @makayla_grogan_photographer for the support 📸
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
@madonnainn1958 elopement vibes with these cool cats 🔥😎
congrats cat & vaughn ❤️❤️❤️
a lovely lil stroll thru @downtownslo with these two sweethearts on their wedding day 🥰✨
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
