for the love of it all.
Cinematic color, beautiful places, and the moments you couldn’t have planned. I’m a queer wedding photographer based in San Luis Obispo County, photographing celebrations throughout California.
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You enjoy your people. I’ll take care of the photographs.
I’ll guide you through portraits and step back when a moment needs space. You get to stay present with your people while I capture the big feelings and small gestures.
I love the hand squeeze before the ceremony, your best friend getting teary during a toast, and that last song when nobody wants to leave. Those moments belong in your gallery, too.
I’ll be your lead photographer, and I’ll personally edit your gallery.
From windswept vows to the dance floor.
Beautiful places, joyful people, and the little details that bring it all back.
Real weddings, from start to finish.
Explore intimate ceremonies, lively receptions, and full wedding days.
Wedding collections
Choose the time that fits your day. I’ll help you make room for the moments that matter.
Simple
For courthouse ceremonies, elopements, and short celebrations.
- 2 hours of wedding-day photography with James
- Faith’s wedding-day assistance throughout your booked coverage
- Estimated gallery: 100+ edited photographs
- Planning support before your wedding
- Photos hand-edited by James
- Online gallery of your finished photographs
- Professional print ordering through your gallery
- Full gallery delivered within 2–3 weeks
Limited Saturday availability during wedding season
Centra
Your ceremony, portraits, and reception highlights, with a little more breathing room.
- 6 hours of wedding-day photography with James
- Faith’s wedding-day assistance throughout your booked coverage
- Estimated gallery: 300+ edited photographs
- Planning support + wedding questionnaire
- Photos hand-edited by James
- Online gallery of your finished photographs
- Professional print ordering through your gallery
- Full gallery delivered within 4–6 weeks
- Engagement session: +$650
- Second photographer: +$100/hour
Classic
Without a second photographer: $4,200.
From getting ready through the ceremony, portraits, and reception.
- 8 hours of wedding-day photography with James
- Second photographer included for all 8 hours
- Faith’s wedding-day assistance throughout your booked coverage
- Estimated gallery: 400+ edited photographs
- Planning support + wedding questionnaire
- Photos hand-edited by James
- Online gallery of your finished photographs
- Professional print ordering through your gallery
- Full gallery delivered within 6–8 weeks
- Sneak peek delivered within 72 hours
- Engagement session: +$325
Story
Without a second photographer: $5,000.
A fuller day together, from the early anticipation to the late-night energy.
- 10 hours of wedding-day photography with James
- Second photographer included for all 10 hours
- Faith’s wedding-day assistance throughout your booked coverage
- Estimated gallery: 500+ edited photographs
- Planning support + wedding questionnaire
- Photos hand-edited by James
- Online gallery of your finished photographs
- Professional print ordering through your gallery
- Full gallery delivered within 8 weeks
- Sneak peek delivered within 72 hours
- Engagement session included
A little extra to take home
Optional extras with Faith
Faith’s assistance is already part of your photography collection. You can explore their iPhone video options below, or ask us about the Polaroid idea we’re developing.
iPhone wedding video
Ceremony only: $200
Coverage collections: from $350
Hear your vows again, replay the toasts, and share a few favorite moments while the day is still fresh.
Coverage collections include a 3–5-minute highlight within 72 hours. The $200 option is your complete ceremony recording only.
Explore Faith’s video options →Polaroid photos
Inquire for details
We’re exploring a Polaroid add-on with Faith for weddings they assist alongside James. Love the idea of a few nostalgic instant photographs? Mention it in your inquiry.
We’ll talk through what may be possible for your date, including pricing and what’s included, before anything’s booked.
Ask about Polaroid →Tell us which extras interest you. We’ll confirm what’s available for your date before you book.
A few things before you book
How much coverage do we need?
Six hours gives us room for your ceremony, portraits, and reception highlights. Eight hours leaves more space for getting ready or moving between locations. Ten hours can carry us further into the party. We’ll talk through your plans and find what fits, without squeezing your day into a checklist.
How many photos will we receive?
Around 50 edited photographs per hour is a useful estimate. The final count depends on your day, and I’ll include the photos that tell your story without filling your gallery with duplicates.
Can we download and share our photos?
Absolutely! I’ll email you an online gallery where you can download your photos, share the link with family and friends, and order prints or albums. Please download your full-resolution files and keep a backup; your delivery email will include gallery-access details.
Do you travel outside SLO County?
Yes, gladly! I photograph weddings across California. Share your location when you inquire, and I’ll let you know if there’s a travel fee. Many locations don’t need one.
How do we reserve our date?
Send me your date and a little about your plans. We can talk through collections and meet before you decide. When you’re ready, I’ll send a contract through my client portal. Your date is reserved once your agreement is signed and the retainer in your proposal is paid.
More on editing, delivery, and what it’s like to work together in the full wedding photography FAQ.
“James made us feel comfortable and gave us enough direction to get great photos while still being ourselves.”
Madeleine Jacques
Stories and planning notes
A wedding in the city
Deep color, beautiful architecture, and a packed dance floor at the Julia Morgan Ballroom.
See the San Francisco wedding →
A calmer wedding timeline
Practical photo tips for getting ready, portraits, and enjoying the day with your people.
Read the wedding prep guide →
Thinking about a courthouse?
A starting point for planning your Santa Barbara Courthouse ceremony and portraits.
Explore the courthouse guide →I’d love to photograph your celebration.
Tell me about your people, your plans, and what you’re looking forward to. I’d love to hear from you!
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