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Santa Barbara Courthouse Elopement Photographer

Artful Wedding Photography for the Nostalgic Romantics

Documentary At Heart.
Refined With An Editorial Eye

For couples choosing intimacy over spectacle. Documentary storytelling and editorial portraits at the Mural Room, Sunken Gardens, and the spaces in between.

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WELCOMING

EVERY

Love Story

Whoever you are, whoever you love — your story deserves to be told with the same care, the same artistry, and the same full attention.

Every couple brings something to a wedding day that can't be replicated. That's exactly what gets photographed.

Everyone is welcome here. 

I'm here for the true feelings and the romantic side of your whole day. You'll feel like a star in front of the camera and still know exactly what to do, because I'm guiding you through it, but I also want you calm and open enough that the real moments happening around you, the ones nobody plans, make it into your gallery too.

Your day gets handled with care from start to finish, and what you're left with is a gallery that tells the story of your wedding the way it actually happened. Photos that pull you right back to how it felt, even years later, and portraits where you're guided every step of the way, so you always feel confident instead of unsure what to do. It's documentary and editorial together, with the nostalgic feel of film running through it. And the best part is you get to actually be there for your own wedding, fully, because you trusted someone else to handle it.

MEET YOUR LA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

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SELECTED STORIES

Preserved at the Courthouse

VIEW THE PORTFOLIO
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4 HOUR COLLECTION

2 HOUR CITY HALL COLLECTION

ENGAGEMENTS

4 HOUR COLLECTION

Starting at $2,500

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Collections built around how your day actually unfolds, from a few intimate hours to a full destination elopement. Every collection is documentary at its core, with film available as an add-on for couples who want to slow things down and add that extra layer to their gallery.

+ Up To 4 Hours Of Elopement Day Coverage
+ 1 Photographer, Fully Focused On The Two Of You

+ 200+ Photos Delivered Digitally In Color And Black & White
+ Timeline Assistance & Location Guidance Included
+ 24-48 Hour Sneak Peek Preview, Full Gallery Delivered Within 4 Weeks
+ 30% Off An Engagement Session

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LOVE NOTES FROM COUPLES

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"Rene didn't just capture how our wedding looked...he captured how it felt. The joy, the intimacy, the laughter, and all the little in-between moments we'll treasure forever."


— THE PHAMS

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"His documentary style photography is what initially drew us in, and he completely exceeded our expectations. They were natural, emotional, and beautifully candid without ever feeling forced or overly posed."


— THE SADIGHIS

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"He captured the energy of the day so beautifully, from the big moments to the small, candid ones we didn't even realize were happening. Every time we look through them, it takes us right back."


— THE LAHMANNS

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"He is unbelievably creative and captured our day in such a beautiful and unique way. He made us feel comfortable the entire time and somehow managed to catch all the real emotions and special moments without anything feeling forced."


— THE BECKS

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Let's freeze how your wedding actually day felt.

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