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Los Angeles wedding film photography by Hanna Walkowaik

These two are less about the shot list and more about the experience in every way, and I’m here for it! Mariana and Jen wanted real, raw, and filmy images that captured the true spirit of their wedding day and the beautiful love story leading up to it. To make that happen, they booked their […]

Creating an Inclusive & Intimate Atmosphere at Your LGBTQ+ Wedding

If you’ve never made it over to Balboa Park in San Diego, move it on up to the top of your list. As a San Diego wedding photographer, Balboa Park is such a stunning place for engagement photos—especially for the couple going for an old Hollywood editorial feel. Portrait locations are endless! If you can […]

Film-filled Balboa Park Engagement Photos // San Diego Engagement Photographer

Tips for your Engagement Session It’s so exciting that your engagement shoot is coming up!   You might know exactly where you are doing it or what you want to wear,  but if you’re looking for some extra guidance to ensure that it is PERFECT,  here are all the tips and tricks you’ll need! I love […]

Tips for your Engagement Session

Arica and Joe already have a wedding photographer since they are getting married out of state. However, I photographed their friend’s wedding (shout out to Kelsey and Blake!), who recommended me for these nostalgically romantic bar engagement photos. I am so glad they did because this happens to be the perfect material to reveal the […]

How to Book a Bar for Engagement Photos | LA Engagement Photographer

alternative wedding ideas; Los Angeles wedding photographer

This fall-inspired anti-bride wedding is coming at you just in time for spooky season! Carly and Patrick got married days before Halloween. They incorporated a loose Halloween theme by inviting guests to wear masks during cocktail hour and on the dance floor. After seeing it done so well, I want to shoot an all-out Halloween […]

Fall Anti-Bride Wedding // Los Angeles Alternative Wedding Photographer

This incredible couple found me through some shared photos in a Facebook group! That’s pretty wild, but I am so glad they stumbled upon my work. They were actually one of my first three California wedding bookings before I had even moved, making their day so, so special to me. I’ll never forget their bold, […]

Hotel Californian Wedding // Santa Barbara Wedding Photographer

Hanna Walkowaik Photography; San Diego photographer

No amount of rain or cloudy skies in SoCal could dampen the joy and excitement shared by these lovebirds! I was honored to photograph Mimi and Gage’s La Jolla Beach engagement session in San Diego earlier this year. La Jolla Beach, known for its fascinating caves and rugged shoreline, is often a picture-perfect location for […]

Moody + Romantic La Jolla Beach Engagement Photos // San Diego Photographer

California elopements with Hanna Walkowaik

Kenz and Ernie’s Southern California elopement session atop the Santa Monica Mountains is what intimate-wedding dreams are made of. From the genuine smiles to the gentle breeze through their hair and the perfect golden hour sun peeking through the mountains, the pictures documenting their big day are brimming with effortless beauty. Kenz and Ernie exchanged […]

Southern California Elopements: Things to Know Before You Elope 

Beverly Hills Courthouse Elopement

Photographing elopements is one of my favorites! Don’t get me wrong, I adore a traditional wedding day, and engagement sessions are so sweet. Still, you can’t deny the romantic, exciting energy surrounding an elopement. I love a classic beachy SoCal elopement—but this Beverly Hills Courthouse Wedding was one for the books! Destination Wedding Reimagined Ali […]

Beverly Hills Courthouse Elopement, Old Hollywood Style // LA Weddings

Everything you need to know about California elopement permits, locations, & more! Malibu beaches are know for their stunning film-worthy landscapes and glowing sunsets. It’s no wonder visitors and locals alike chose to elope her for an experience like no other. If you want fewer frills and all the thrills, I have two customizable Malibu […]

The Ultimate Malibu California Elopement Guide

It’s not hard to see that these two are so in love, and I couldn’t wait to document their one-of-a-kind chemistry from behind the lens. Darla and Nick love the beach, so El Matador State Beach was the perfect place to capture their engagement bliss with a breathtaking sunset session. We began their session in […]

El Matador State Beach // Darla + Nick’s Malibu Engagement Session

editorial wedding photography, Orange County California

Ariele and Jack celebrated their marriage on a rainy SoCal day at the enchanting Rancho las Lomas in Orange County. I had the honor of attending their wedding as a guest, and it was a joy celebrating with these two! Surprisingly, as an Orange County wedding photographer, this was my first time at Rancho las Lomas–and I can’t […]

Orange County Wedding Photographer // Editorial Wildflower Bridal Portraits