For Couples · Northridge & Chatsworth

Wedding Photographer in Northridge, Chatsworth & the San Fernando Valley

Your wedding day goes by fast. With 20 years in the photography business, we photograph the whole story, from the getting ready to the ceremony, the portraits and the party, in a relaxed style that keeps you looking like yourselves. We work in Northridge and across the San Fernando Valley, and we have photographed couples in Santa Barbara, Pasadena and the Solvang wine country. Tell us your date and venue, and we will build the plan with you.

Serving Northridge, Chatsworth, the San Fernando Valley, and surrounding Los Angeles areas.

Bride and groom embracing on coastal rocks as a wave crashes behind them, Northridge wedding photography
  • 5-Star Rated on Google
  • Serving Northridge & the San Fernando Valley
  • Wedding · Engagement · Complete Coverage
  • By Appointment
  • Photo + Video Options Available

Who This Is For

Wedding photography for couples who want the day to feel calm, not staged.

  • Engaged Couples
  • Intimate Weddings
  • Elopements
  • Traditional Weddings
  • Engagement Sessions
  • Family-Centered Weddings
  • Couples Who Want Natural Direction
  • Couples Who Value Calm, Polished Coverage

Why Calm Coverage Matters

Your wedding day moves fast. Your photos should help you remember it clearly.

The day is full: getting ready, the ceremony, family arriving, portraits, dinner, the toasts, the moments you spent months planning, and the small ones you never saw coming. It moves quickly, and most of it cannot be repeated.

The photographer’s job is to bring calm, careful direction where it helps and quiet attention where it doesn't. That's how the real moments happen on their own, and how you end up with photographs that take you back to exactly how the day felt.

Coverage Inclusions

Wedding photography can include:

  • Wedding day coverage
  • Engagement sessions
  • Getting ready photos
  • Ceremony coverage
  • Family portraits
  • Couple portraits
  • Reception coverage
  • Detail photos
  • Timeline guidance
  • Professionally edited images
  • Online gallery
  • Optional complete coverage with video

Complete Coverage Options

Complete coverage can include photo and video.

Photography is at the heart of every wedding at the studio. The still images you'll frame, share, and look at for years. For couples who want the full day documented in both still images and motion, complete coverage adds video coordinated with our trusted video partner team.

Photography first. Video, when it adds to the day.

Coverage is built around your wedding plans, not the other way around. The package is tailored to your timeline, ceremony, reception, and the specific moments you want documented in motion.

  • Highlight video options
  • Ceremony coverage
  • Reception coverage
  • Photo + video package options
  • Trusted video partner team
  • Custom coverage based on the day

Specific deliverables (including [Highlight film length], [Full ceremony edit], [Reception coverage], and [Video package details]) are confirmed at the inquiry stage.

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Groom in a blue jacket with the bride's long cathedral veil flowing at golden hour, Northridge wedding photography

Engagement & Formal Portrait Sessions

Engagement sessions, plus formal portraits before or after the wedding day.

Engagement sessions are often paired with wedding coverage, either as part of a package or as a separate booking. They're useful for save-the-dates, your wedding website, invitations, social media, and the practical reason most couples do them: getting comfortable being photographed together before the wedding day arrives. It's also one of the calmest hours you'll spend together during your engagement.

Some couples also schedule a formal portrait session before or after the wedding day. Wedding timelines can shift quickly, and the formal couple portraits, dressed-up wedding portraits, or full family portraits you care about most can end up rushed. A separate portrait session takes the pressure off the wedding-day clock so those images can be made calmly.

And later on, many couples come back for family portraits when life changes again: maternity, newborn, or a growing family.

Wedding Day Approach

Guided when needed. Quiet when it matters.

The best wedding photography balances calm direction with quiet awareness. Some moments need a steady hand. Others should be photographed without interrupting them at all.

  • Direct family portraits efficiently so the schedule stays on track.
  • Guide couple portraits naturally, without forcing poses.
  • Step back during emotional moments and let them happen.
  • Pay attention to the small details and decisions you spent months on.
  • Help the day feel organized without taking it over.

Recent Work

Recent wedding and engagement work.

A look at recent weddings, engagement sessions, intimate ceremonies, and reception moments photographed across Northridge, Chatsworth, the San Fernando Valley, and surrounding Los Angeles venues.

Bride and groom holding a large picture frame around their smiling wedding party on the lawn Bride's heel in sharp focus with her groomsmen posing playfully in the background Bride and groom showing off their wedding rings in front of the Santa Barbara courthouse clock tower Bride in profile wearing a birdcage veil and holding her bouquet in soft window light Bride and groom walking through a sparkler send-off at night Wedding ceremony aisle with guests seated facing an ocean view

Getting Ready

Getting ready.

Bridal getting ready details: shoes, pearls, ring box, gown and veil Bridesmaids in red dresses gathered near a window

Ceremony

Ceremony.

Couple kissing under an ornate archway with iron gates, Santa Barbara

Groomsmen

Groomsmen.

Groomsmen in matching suits with purple ties posing together under a colonnade, Pasadena courthouse

Portraits

Portraits.

Couple posed on an ornate stone staircase, Santa Barbara Couple embracing beside a stone balustrade Couple embracing in a garden with roses and palm trees Bride seated on the lawn with groom approaching, estate building behind them, Sunstone Winery near Solvang

Engagement Sessions

Engagement Sessions.

A relaxed, no-pressure way to get comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding day.

Black and white close-up of a couple touching noses Couple embracing under a tall arched stone bridge at dusk, Colorado Street Bridge, Pasadena Engaged couple kissing inside a natural rock arch overlooking the ocean, Northridge Photo Studio engagement session Close-up of an engagement ring with the couple kissing softly blurred in the background

Reception

Reception.

Couple dancing at their reception with guests clapping around them One person seated while another kneels wearing a novelty apron, reception guests nearby Bride tossing her bouquet with groomsmen reacting playfully in the background

Details

Details.

Two rings resting on a grape leaf beside a branded wine cork, Sunstone Winery near Solvang Two rings resting on a white rose bouquet with a couple kissing, blurred, in the background

Pricing & Packages

Wedding coverage options.

Each option below is a starting point. Final packages are built around your wedding date, venue, timeline, and the moments you want documented. Pricing is quoted after we confirm availability.

Engagement Session

Contact us for a quote

A relaxed engagement session for save-the-dates, wedding websites, social media, and getting comfortable in front of the camera before the day.

Ideal for: couples wanting calm, polished engagement images and a feel for the photographer before booking the full wedding.

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Wedding Photography Coverage

Starting at $499

Local elopement coverage starts at this price. Full wedding day photography with a calm, guided approach: getting ready, ceremony, family portraits, couple portraits, and reception coverage tailored to your timeline.

Ideal for: couples planning a polished, beautifully documented wedding day, from intimate gatherings to traditional celebrations.

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Complete Photo + Video Coverage

Custom QuotePhoto + video package

Wedding day photography paired with video coverage from our trusted video partner team. Built around the timeline you have planned.

Ideal for: couples who want their full day captured in both still images and motion.

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The Process

A calm process from inquiry to gallery delivery.

  1. 01

    Check your date

    Send your wedding date and venue or city. We'll confirm availability and share next steps.

  2. 02

    Talk through your wedding plans

    A short conversation about your day, your priorities, and the kind of coverage that fits.

  3. 03

    Build the right coverage plan

    We help shape the timeline, family list, and coverage details so the day flows smoothly.

  4. 04

    Photograph the day with calm direction

    Guided when it helps. Quiet when it matters. The day is photographed without taking it over.

  5. 05

    Receive your edited wedding gallery

    Professionally edited images delivered through an online gallery, ready to view, share, download, and print.

Client Words

What couples say about their wedding day.

“Highly recommend Northridge photo studio, Gilbert will be our go-to photographer from now. He is very professional we had a really good experience overall.”

Michelle S., Google review

“Excellent work. He is very kind and his work is very good. Recommended at 100”

Fresia T., Google review

Common Questions

Wedding photography questions.

How much does wedding photography cost?

Wedding photography pricing depends on coverage hours, the number of photographers, and whether engagement or video coverage is added. Local elopement coverage starts at $499. Contact us for a quote on full wedding day collections. We'll share specific package details once we confirm availability for your date.

Do you offer engagement sessions?

Yes. Engagement sessions are available as a standalone service or paired with wedding coverage. They're useful for save-the-dates, wedding websites, social media, and helping couples feel comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding day.

Can we schedule formal portraits before or after the wedding day?

Yes. Wedding timelines can shift, and formal couple portraits, dressed-up wedding portraits, or full family portraits sometimes get rushed on the wedding day itself. A separate portrait session before or after the wedding takes the pressure off the wedding-day clock so those images can be made calmly. This is also a useful option for families who want full group portraits without interrupting the reception.

Can wedding coverage include video?

Yes. Complete coverage adds wedding video to your photography through our trusted video partner team. Video options can include highlight films, ceremony coverage, and reception coverage. Specific deliverables are confirmed at the inquiry stage.

Do you photograph elopements or intimate weddings?

Yes. Elopements and intimate weddings are a regular part of the studio’s wedding work. The same calm, polished approach applies whether the day has 12 guests or 120.

How far in advance should we book?

Wedding dates are limited and book early. Most couples reach out six to twelve months ahead, though shorter timelines can sometimes work. Send your wedding date as soon as possible to confirm availability.

Do you help with the wedding day timeline?

Yes. Once we confirm coverage, we help build the wedding day timeline so portraits, ceremony, family photos, and reception coverage flow smoothly. Calm timeline planning is part of how the day feels organized.

Do you photograph family portraits at the wedding?

Yes. Family and group portraits are a standard part of wedding day coverage. We organize the family list ahead of time so portraits move quickly and efficiently without interrupting the day.

How long does it take to receive wedding photos?

Standard delivery for the full edited wedding gallery is typically four to six weeks. A small set of preview images is usually shared sooner. Faster turnaround is available on request when timelines call for it.

Do you serve venues outside Northridge and Chatsworth?

Yes. The studio is based in Chatsworth and regularly photographs weddings throughout the San Fernando Valley, Greater Los Angeles, and surrounding areas. Travel coverage outside the immediate region is quoted as part of the package.

Where are you located?

The studio is located in Chatsworth, CA, and serves clients throughout Northridge, Porter Ranch, Granada Hills, Woodland Hills, the San Fernando Valley, and Greater Los Angeles.

Local San Fernando Valley Studio

Wedding photography serving Northridge, Chatsworth & the San Fernando Valley.

The studio is based in Chatsworth and regularly photographs weddings throughout Northridge, Porter Ranch, Granada Hills, Woodland Hills, and the wider San Fernando Valley. Coverage at venues throughout Greater Los Angeles is available and quoted as part of the package.

Check Wedding Availability

Ready to check your wedding date?

Tell us your wedding date, venue or city, and what kind of coverage you're considering. We’ll follow up with availability, package options, and the best next step.

Located in Chatsworth. Serving Northridge and the San Fernando Valley.

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