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Colorful and Classic Ella’s Vineyard Wedding Beneath an Ancient Oak Tree

Ella’s Vineyard is an elegant and rustic wedding venue in the foothills of Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo. With a gorgeous huge Oak Tree to say vows under and a beautiful white rustic barn for your reception. The California Central Coast is a magical place to have your wedding, more quaint and affordable than Napa and just as incredible in terms of wine country. The weather is temperate, the grapes and hills are Lish, and you are only 20 minutes away from the California beaches.

Weddings

BELLA TERRA VINEYARDS WEDDING PHOTOS: A WHIMSICAL SPRING GARDEN WEDDING FILLED WITH LOVE

Springtime Bella Terra Vineyards wedding with green and white florals and rustic, chic decor. A picture perfect wedding venue nestled in rolling hills and vines, classic modern elegance with touches of rustic whimsy.

Engagements, Wedding Tips and Tricks

5 Best Engagement Session Locations in San Luis Obispo

The BEST engagement session locations in San Luis Obispo are right here- check out these incredible unique and romantic engagement locations form an expert local engagement photographer.

Weddings

This Summer Wedding at Cottonwood Barn Will Make You Swoon

Picture a bride, the epitome of grace, resembling a real-life Barbie, radiant against the rustic backdrop. Cottonwood Barn promises an evening of unparalleled beauty, capturing moments beneath the twilight sky that will etch themselves into your memory forever. It was a wedding that transcends the ordinary, weaving together the best of sophistication and rustic charm in a wedding experience that is truly extraordinary.

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Engagement Session in Harmony | Cambria Beach

Fun and whimsical engagement photos in the tiny town of Harmony One of the coolest places here on the Central Coast is the tiny population 18 town of Harmony, nestled between Cayucos Beach and picturesque Cambria. For Emily and Garretts engagement session we met up in Harmony and checked out all the fun aspects of […]

Engagements

Here is Why Montano De Oro is the Best Spot for Romantic Engagement Photos

Montana De Oro is the perfect location for engagement photos during golden hour- romantic cliffs, caves, beaches, and hidden coves! Look no more for dreamy and intimate engagement photos that will blow your mind.

Weddings

The Grace Maralyn Estate Wedding | Barn Wedding Venue

AN ELEGANT AND RUSTIC WEDDING This day was a dream! It was really beautiful from a visual perspective and what really captivated me were the priceless moments between Cassandra and Daniel and their darling three year old daughter that were a constant through the day. There were so many moments throughout their celebration that I […]

Weddings

Croad Vineyards Wedding Photos

A SOUTHWESTERN STYLE WEDDING IN PASO ROBLES WINE COUNTRY Rachel and Kurt love the Southwest and they did such an amazing job of bringing this inspiration into their amazing summer wedding at Croad Vineyards and Inn, nestled in Central Coast California wine country. Croad Winery offers an elegant mediterranean courtyard complete with fountain and hacienda […]

"Leana captured our day perfectly"

LEANA IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! MY HUSBAND AND I AREN'T THE MOST COMFORTABLE IN FRONT OF A CAMERA, BUT SHE MADE THE EXPERIENCE SO ENJOYABLE AND WE COULDN'T WAIT TO WORK WITH HER AGAIN FOR OUR WEDDING.

OUR WEDDING PHOTOS ARE UNREAL! THEY ARE WHIMSICAL, STUNNING AND TRULY CAPTURE OUR LOVE. 


Arielle + Issac

"We are SO so thrilled with our images!"

WORKING WITH LEANA IS AN ABSOLUTE DREAM. SHE GOES ABOVE AND BEYOND--NOT JUST WITH HER PHOTOGRAPHY, BUT ALSO WITH GETTING TO KNOW YOU AS A COUPLE. SHE IS APPROACHABLE AND RESPONDS VERY QUICKLY!

HER PHOTOS ARE BREATHTAKING--FULL OF JOY AND MOVEMENT. SHE GOT US OUR FIRST 200 EDITED PHOTOS WITHIN A FEW DAYS OF OUR WEDDING. HIRE HER!!


Rachel + Spencer

"She felt like a friend to us!"

SHE WAS SO INVESTED IN EVERYTHING ALONG THE WAY, FROM HELPING ME PICK OUT OUTFITS FOR OUR ENGAGEMENT SHOOT TO THE TIMELINE FOR THE WEDDING.

WE INTERVIEWED SEVERAL OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS, BUT NO ONE FELT AS WARM, GENUINE OR AS ENTHUSIASTIC AS LEANA. IT FELT LIKE A FRIEND WAS THERE TAKING OUR PICTURES, NOT JUST A VENDOR.

Regina + Dan