candid, editorial, documentary- style

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ALL LOVERS EVERYWHERE

THE EXPERIENCE

WHAT CAN’T BE SEEN IN PHOTOGRAPHS

After the cake is eaten, the flowers have died, and friends and family have returned home, all that remains will be memories and the photos that hold them. For this reason, it is deeply important that you can hire a photographer whose attention and dedication you can trust. Your photographer and her team will also spend more time with you on their wedding day than any other vendor. For this reason, it is important to hire someone that you feel comfortable sharing some of your most intimate and precious moments with.

Everything about your experience here will be customized, hand-crafted, made with love, and created for you. Your experience is valued over everything else— I won’t let anything stand in the way of your most authentic celebrations.

On this site, you will find detailed information about the entire process, as well as links to the portfolio, blog, and testimonials! Full wedding galleries are available per request, and complimentary consultations are available to book on a weekly basis. Thank you so much, I can’t wait to meet you!

xoxo Miranda

Lee & Anthony share a kiss during their first look at the Old Historic San Juan Capistrano Mission in Orange County, California. Captured on analog 35 mm film.

THE APPROACH

THE MENTALITY BEHIND THE ARTISTRY

Candid, editorial documentary- style. You see it written all over the website, the blog, the newsletters. But what does it mean?

Candid. The majority of your wedding photos will be of your laughing and embracing your loved ones. Your portrait session will mostly consist of holding hands, slow dancings, long hugs, and sweet kisses. The experience will always be valued over the photograph. Your happiness is my top priority.

Editorial. Although the majority of your photos will be candid, you will also receive photographic direction as needed and have the opportunity to take creative portraits upon request. Your detail photos will be taken with an artistic eye, and you will receive enough direction such that you will feel that the photos are complimentary to you. The composition, color work, and artistry will remind you of the day, but will also be emotive and aesthetic.

Documentary- style. In a world of artificial content, digitized bodies, and false representations of reality, you can rest assured knowing that your wedding photos will reflect nothing but reality. Edits are true-toned and film inspired; photoshop is minimal. This is an art of capturing true fleeting moments, not an art of creating something that wasn’t.

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THE TIMELINE

YOUR EXPERIENCE FROM BEGINNING TO FINISH

6-18 months: Let’s get to know each other

THE INQUIRY: You have found my website and submitted your inquiry. Soon, you will schedule a time to meet and receive a few of my most recent galleries!

THE CONSULTATION: During your complimentary consultation, we will get to know each other and you might ask any miscellaneous questions that you have. You can tell me all about your love story and I can tell you all about my art.

THE CONTRACT: You’ll sign a contract and pay the retainer fee to book me for your date! After this, it is all fun and smooth sailing as we prepare together for your big day.

THE QUESTIONNAIRE: Upon booking, I will send you a questionnaire that will help me to tailor your experience to you. It is completely optional and you may fill this out at any time throughout the engagement process!

THE ENGAGEMENT SESSION AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES: At anytime during your engagement season, you may schedule your complimentary engagement session. Per request, you will receive a complimentary planning consultation where we will discuss outfits, locations, times, and dates that will suit you best! You may also choose to add services for your proposal, engagement party, bachelor and bachelorette parties, bridal shower, formal couple’s session, etc. at any time!

THE TIMELINE: Whenever is convenient for you and your planner, we will connect to build your custom timeline. Your photography is tailored to your wedding vision and will have plenty of wiggle room for quality time with loved ones.

2-4 weeks: Let’s check in

THE FINALIZATION: Within 2-4 weeks of your wedding, your planner and I will connect to finalize details and send out a finalized timeline. This is the time for last-minute changes (if any) and for you to enjoy the last few weeks of your engagement.

The week of: Let’s celebrate

THE WEDDING WEEK: The time has come! Wedding services may include but are not limited to a welcome party, rehearsal dinner, a formal couple’s session, Sunday brunch, and/or a honeymoon session, in addition to your wedding day coverage. Our team arrives early and prepared, with big camera bags and even bigger smiles.

2 weeks later: Let’s reminisce

THE DELIVERY: You receive your full wedding gallery within 2 weeks of the last date of coverage! It includes an estimated amount of 75 photos per hour of coverage and includes film, black and white, and digital, true-to-color images of the highest quality! These photos (and perhaps videos) are yours to have and to treasure always, with full printing access and rights to personal use!

4 weeks later: Let’s learn from each other

THE FEEDBACK: After you have received your full wedding gallery and had plenty of time to relive precious wedding moments, you will have the opportunity to reflect on your experience with my team and to provide feedback. I am personally and deeply committed to the improvement of my service and to a spirit of constant renewal, innovation, and creativity, and appreciate your feedback!

Emily & Sebastian soak up every second of their engagement session at the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France. Captured on digital.

THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

THAT YOU MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE THOUGHT TO ASK

  • Your collection will be just as unique and personal as you and your relationship! Most wedding services start at 8k and include up to 8 hours of coverage, a second photographer, engagement session, black and white images, digital downloads, print release, and the option to add additional services! Additional days and services are also available upon request!

    Everything about your experience is and will be simple, smooth, and effortless. Every client receives the highest level of treatment and service.

    *Certain restrictions apply and pricing is subject to change. Clients who are working within restrictive budgets are encouraged to reach out and inquire respecting custom collections.

  • This is a boutique business-- every word on the website is hand-written, every photo edited by me. Every product is hand-checked for highest quality before it is delivered to you. Artistry and integrity are this company’s core values and the quality of your service and product will never be compromised.

    Associate photographers will not be considered except in the case of emergencies or client request.

  • Every photo taken at your wedding is dual-saved onto two separate SD cards. This means that from the moment that your photos are taken, there are already two copies for safe keeping. Within 24 hours, these images are backed up onto two hard drives and the original SD cards are stored in a fire-safe storage kit. Upon delivery, the photos are uploaded to a cloud and kept on the hard drives as well. After delivery, the storage and safe-keeping of the images is the clients’ legal responsibility; however, as a courtesy to you, your online gallery will kept online for easy access for at least a year, with no set expiration date.

  • When it comes to wedding photography, I take the approach of the thespians: the show must go on.

    Every precaution is taken to ensure that your wedding day goes smoothly and without complication. For destination weddings, I arrive 24-48 hours before the wedding. For local weddings, I arrive 1-2 hours early. All gear is prepared and charged; every team member is fed and well-rested. In spite of this, however, there is always the possibility of an extreme emergency.

    In the case of such, my team would arrive without me and my second shooter would take over as the lead photographer. My second shooters are seasoned wedding photographers and prepared to photograph any wedding. If I am available, those photos would be delivered to me and I would edit and deliver them to you. If I am unavailable, the photos would be sent to a professional photo editor and then delivered to you. Such a circumstance has never occurred to me and is not expected to happen anytime in the foreseeable future.

  • I have always been an artist. In high school, I was a thespian, an actor, and a director. Above all, I loved directing. It was fulfilling to help young actors to connect and find comfort on the stage. At this time, I also learned important skills about color theory, lighting, and composition. These skills stayed with me and have translated into creative director and photographer: now, I help clients feel comfortable in front of the camera and I use what I have learned about color theory, lighting, and composition daily. I have now been in the industry for years and my work has taken me to historic museums, vintage churches, national parks, oceanside landmarks, remote islands, and mediterranean cities.

    Although experience is so important— particularly in the wedding industry— I do believe that what matters most in this aspect is creativity and critical thinking. The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and to work with them is absolutely paramount. My personal and professional experience in the wedding industry is ever changing and growing, but one thing remains the same: I thrive in challenging situations and new environments.

  • Design, aesthetic, and wedding trends happen to be three of my favorite things! I would be more than happy to sit down with you and to help you build your own custom design boards, with details from florals and tablescapes to bridal design and your signature look.

the photographer

So lovely to meet you!

My name is Miranda. I am a candid, editorial, documentary-style photographer based in Los Angeles and Orange County, California. A hopeless romantic at heart, I enjoy long walks, live music, world travels, and quality time with my favorite humans and canines.

It is my greatest joy to capture real, authentic moments and to document them forever— turning moments into memories, and memories into heirlooms.

Love to know more? You can click here to read my full bio, or click here to schedule a personal meeting with me today!

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