So, funny story… Alizah + Nick booked me literally the day before their Santa Barbara Courthouse wedding! Things fell through with their original photographer, but with a stroke of luck I was available to capture their special day, and wow…how special things turned out to be.
Going out with a bang for my last wedding of 2020! Sarita & Jeddy tied the knot at The Cliffs, a highly popular beachside venue that I’ve become very familiar with over the years…so familiar, I decided to mix up my style for their winter wedding and try out some new tones and compositions! With a little help from a magnificent vendor lineup, these photos turned out better than I ever could have expected. I hope you enjoy this look through the wintery vibes of this elegant, timeless Pismo Beach wedding. Happy New Year!
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It’s been almost a year since I’ve made time for a blog post. Crazy. But what better way to re-enter the blog game than with another gorgeous Tiber Canyon Ranch wedding! Katie & Sean tied the knot at this epic venue in July and their day couldn’t have been more glorious, nor their smiles any bigger. These two brought the party and I’m so grateful to have been a part of the magical celebration! Allow yourself to live vicariously through the wedding with the photos below, and if you’re looking for coverage like this on your wedding day please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Special shout-out to Dylan Kyle Photography for helping out and providing me with a few of the photos here! You can find his work here: https://www.dylankylephotography.com/
With love,
James
Still basking in the afterglow of this one. My first time shooting a wedding at the beautiful Tiber Canyon Ranch did not disappoint! Annika & James brought some Louisiana culture to our little California town with their special day, complete with a bluegrass band (look up The Big Decisions, they’re amazing!) and a second line parade to introduce the newlyweds! Had so much fun on this one, and I hope you can feel the love through their photos! Congrats to Mr. & Mrs. Dorman! 🙂
Kicking off the summer ’18 wedding season with some record temperatures in SLO County! Obviously, the fiery passion between Alyssa & Daniel here was the true source of the heat. 😉
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Diana & Chris’s wedding day was pure magic — a cliffside first look, the sweetest pup, and a moody coastal sunset that made for stunning romantic portraits of these two. From heartfelt vows to a full-out dance party under the stars, it was such a joy capturing the love these two share. Hope you enjoy a little peek into their gorgeous celebration!
Planner: @idoeventscentralcoast
Venue/Catering: @raggedpointinn
Photography: @jameslesterphoto + @makayla_grogan_photographer
Band: @luckydevilsband
Rentals: @gycrentals
Dress: @blushingbridesocal
Just wrapped up posting Sarah & Niels` unforgettable courthouse wedding in San Luis Obispo to the blog! Their love, spontaneity, and unique twists melted my heart! 📸 #WeddingPhotography #SanLuisObispoWedding #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! 🥰
Shanaya & Joshua brought Texas heat to the California coast 🤠 From windswept moments by the sea to moody magic in the dunes, every frame was pure romance. Sunset skies, cowboy hats, and the sweetest love — these two made for an unforgettable engagement photoshoot. 🤍🔥🖤
Julia & Rudy’s wedding at Dallidet Adobe in SLO was pure magic — a day filled with heartfelt vows, tender glances, and love that radiated from start to finish ✨ So honored to capture the beginning of their forever 🤍 #sneakpeeks
Haley & Brian`s stunning wedding at Wolf Lakes Park, CA is now live on the blog. Privileged to witness their love at such a stunning venue. Special shoutout to White Claw for basically sponsoring this wedding lol. Check out the full blog post (link in bio) for more unforgettable moments. 📸 #WeddingPhotography #FresnoPhotographer #WhiteClawWeddings
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! 🥰
capturing the joy and the beauty of two best friends embarking on a lifetime journey together is what makes my work so fulfilling. 🙏🏻
cheers to all the love, laughter, and happily ever afters, my friends. 🥂💕
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Happy engagement season! 🥰
I love getting to connect with couples in this way before their wedding day. Having time to chat, get comfortable in front of the camera and enjoy stunning sunset views…it’s always such a joy getting to capture these moments over a fun adventure together. 😊
Here’s a couple of recent engagement sessions from this winter season so far! Much love everyone. 💕
