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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

best places to take photos near Los Angeles

Filmy Elopement on a Rainy Day | Los Angeles Wedding Photographer Ready to take engagement or elopement pictures in Los Angeles, California? I’ve got a location guide for you, plus some fantastic rainy-day filmy photo inspiration for you. Read on for the best photoshoot locations in Los Angeles. Riya and Aaron contacted me to shoot […]

20 Dreamy Los Angeles Photoshoot Locations

downtown restaurant engagement session

It was an absolute dream working with Nicki and Luckaz to achieve their editorial engagement photos! As a professional wedding photographer, I really listen to my clients and help them feel like confident models to achieve their dream photoshoots. These are memories that they will treasure for the rest of their lives, so attention to […]

Editorial Engagement Photos at Downtown Restaurant // Nicki + Luckaz

Hanna Walkowaik, San Francisco wedding photographer

Sometimes I just know a couple will have the most epic wedding day upon meeting them; Cecily and Griffin are one of those couples! These two share an impeccable sense of style. When describing their vision for their wedding day, there was no way it could be anything short of extraordinary (and that it was!)—from […]

Old Hollywood Glam Wedding in San Francisco // Cecily + Griffin

dirt road wedding photos; elegant farm wedding

Savannah and Mike traveled cross-country for their picturesque Michigan destination wedding on their family farm. Overflowing with breathtaking scenery and priceless memories, both new and old, it’s such a special experience to celebrate your wedding in a meaningful place. There are many unique ways to include significant pieces of your life into your photos and […]

Destination Backyard Wedding in Michigan // Savannah + Mike