31 July 2026
What Is Unlimited Wedding Photography Coverage in Los Angeles, and Is It Worth It?
If you've been comparing photographers around Los Angeles, you've probably run into the phrase and wondered what the catch is. Unlimited wedding photo…
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Notes on weddings
Practical writing on planning, photographing and filming weddings in Los Angeles.
30 July 2026
How to Read Wedding Photographer Reviews and Ratings in Los Angeles
If you want to know how to read wedding photographer reviews and ratings without getting fooled, you're already ahead of most couples. Here in Los Ang…
30 July 2026
What's a Good Wedding Photography Shot List? A Los Angeles Photographer's Complete Guide
A good wedding photography shot list is the quiet backbone of your whole day. After 17 years shooting weddings across Los Angeles, I can tell you that…
30 July 2026
Should You See a Wedding Photographer's Full Gallery Before Booking in Los Angeles?
Yes. If you take away one thing from this whole post, let it be that: before you sign a contract or send a deposit, you should see at least one or two…
30 July 2026
How Many Hours of Wedding Photography Coverage Do You Actually Need? A Los Angeles Photographer's Honest Guide
The single most common question I get on a first call with an engaged couple is some version of this: how many hours of wedding photography coverage d…
29 July 2026
What Camera Gear Do Professional Wedding Photographers Actually Use? A Los Angeles Photographer's Honest Breakdown
When couples ask me what camera gear professional wedding photographers actually use, they're usually trying to answer a bigger question: is the perso…
29 July 2026
The Key Elements of a Great Wedding Video in Los Angeles
If you're trying to figure out what actually separates a great wedding video from a forgettable one, you're asking the right question early. After 17…
29 July 2026
How to Compare Wedding Videography Packages in Los Angeles: A Filmmaker's Honest Guide
If you're trying to compare wedding videography packages in Los Angeles and your head is spinning, you're not alone. One studio quotes you $2,800, ano…
29 July 2026
How to Find Local Wedding Photographers in Los Angeles (From Someone Who's Shot 500+ Weddings Here)
If you're trying to find local wedding photographers in Los Angeles and the search results already feel like a firehose, take a breath. I've been phot…
28 July 2026
Who Typically Pays for the Wedding Photographer in Los Angeles?
Ask ten couples who typically pays for the wedding photographer and you'll get ten slightly different answers, because the old etiquette rulebook and…
28 July 2026
Why Do Wedding Photographers Charge So Much? A Los Angeles Photographer Explains
If you've started collecting quotes and keep wondering why wedding photographers charge so much, you're not alone. I hear it in almost every first pho…
28 July 2026
What to Look for in a Wedding Photography Portfolio: A Los Angeles Photographer's Honest Guide
Knowing what to look for in a wedding photography portfolio is the single most useful skill you can build while planning a Los Angeles wedding, and al…
27 July 2026
What Time Should a Wedding Photographer Leave the Reception? A Los Angeles Guide
If you're trying to figure out what time your wedding photographer should leave the reception, the honest answer is this: they should leave once the l…
26 July 2026
What Time Should a Wedding Photographer Arrive on Your Los Angeles Wedding Day?
The short answer to what time your wedding photographer should arrive is this: about two hours before you plan to be fully dressed and ready, which fo…
25 July 2026
What's a Realistic Budget for Wedding Photography and Videography in Los Angeles?
Let's talk numbers, because that's what you actually came here for. A realistic budget for wedding photography and videography combined in Los Angeles…
24 July 2026
What Should Be Included in a Wedding Videography Package: A Los Angeles Guide
If you're trying to figure out what should be included in a wedding videography package, you're already ahead of most couples I meet. After 17 years f…
23 July 2026
What Should Be Included in an Affordable Wedding Photography Package in Los Angeles
If you're trying to figure out what should be included in an affordable wedding photography package, you're already asking the right question. Most co…
22 July 2026
What Percentage of Couples Hire a Wedding Videographer in Los Angeles?
If you're trying to figure out what percentage of couples hire a wedding videographer, you're asking exactly the right question at exactly the right t…
21 July 2026
Are Wedding Videographers Actually Worth It? A Los Angeles Photographer's Honest Take
Ask any couple planning a Los Angeles wedding what keeps them up at night, and budget almost always makes the list. So let me answer the big question…
20 July 2026
Wedding Content Creator vs. Wedding Videographer: The Real Difference for Your Los Angeles Wedding
The question I hear most from couples right now, usually over coffee somewhere in Silver Lake or a tasting appointment in Pasadena, is this: what's th…
19 July 2026
How to Find a Wedding Videographer With a Cinematic Style in Los Angeles
If you've started searching for how to find a wedding videographer with a cinematic style, you've probably noticed that almost everyone in Los Angeles…
17 July 2026
When Should You Book Your Wedding Videographer in Los Angeles?
The honest answer to when you should book your wedding videographer in Los Angeles is simple: earlier than you think, usually 9 to 12 months before yo…
16 July 2026
How Far in Advance Should You Book a Wedding Photographer in Los Angeles?
If there's one question I get asked more than any other, it's exactly this: how far in advance should you book a wedding photographer in Los Angeles?…
15 July 2026
Questions to Ask a Wedding Videographer Before Hiring Them in Los Angeles
After 17 years of filming weddings across Los Angeles, I can tell you the couples who end up thrilled with their film almost always did one thing righ…
14 July 2026
Questions to Ask a Wedding Photographer Before Booking in Los Angeles
Knowing the right questions to ask a wedding photographer before booking is the single best way to avoid the number one regret I hear from couples: hi…
13 July 2026
How to Choose a Wedding Videographer for a Beach Wedding in Los Angeles
Choosing a wedding videographer for a beach wedding in Los Angeles is a different beast than hiring one for a ballroom in Beverly Hills or a vineyard…
12 July 2026
How to Choose a Wedding Photographer for an Outdoor Los Angeles Wedding
Choosing a wedding photographer for an outdoor Los Angeles wedding comes down to one thing most couples don't think about until it's too late: how som…
11 July 2026
When Should You Tip Your Wedding Videographer in Los Angeles?
If you're piecing together your vendor payments and wondering when you should tip your wedding videographer, you're already thinking about this the ri…
10 July 2026
What Is a Normal Amount to Spend on a Wedding Photographer in Los Angeles?
If you're trying to figure out a normal amount to spend on a wedding photographer, here's the honest, no-runaround answer: most couples getting marrie…
10 July 2026
How Much Should You Tip Your Wedding Photographer in Los Angeles?
If you're trying to figure out how much to tip your wedding photographer, you're in good company. It's one of the most common questions I get from cou…
8 July 2026
Is $4,000 a Lot to Spend on a Wedding Photographer in Los Angeles?
Short answer: no. In Los Angeles, $4,000 for a wedding photographer sits right in the middle of the market, and honestly it's on the reasonable end fo…
7 July 2026
A Realistic Wedding Photography Timeline for a Los Angeles Wedding Day
After shooting weddings across Los Angeles for 17 years, the single biggest thing I can hand a couple isn't a fancy lens or a secret editing trick — i…
7 July 2026
Is Paying $1,000 for Wedding Photography Too Much? A Los Angeles Photographer's Honest Answer
Short answer: paying $1,000 for wedding photography in Los Angeles is almost never "too much" — in fact, in this market, it's usually far too little t…