Malibu California Husband and Wife Wedding Photographers

Welcome to our blog!

We are a husband+wife wedding photography team based out of Southern California. We also travel to places far and wide to capture beautiful and quirky moments for our clients.

We are so blessed to be able to do what we love most and share our passion for photography and people with you! Please feel free to peruse through posts and come back as we consistently add new images from recent weddings, engagements, and inspiration sessions as well as tips/ideas for brides.

Love something? Leave us a comment on any blog post or go ahead and contact us, we love hearing feedback and answering questions.

- Marianne + Joe

Camarillo California Wedding: Jen + James

There was a whole lot of adorableness that happened at Jen + James’ wedding. Examples: Pinky promise vows, a selfie with all of their guests at the end of the ceremony, imaginary double-dutch dancing during their grand entrance to their reception… we could go on. :)

To top off all of the cuteness, given our dramatic height differences (Joe is 6’4″ and Marianne is 5’4″) Jen + James’… “diverse perspectives”… really secured a special place for them in our hearts. :)

Maravilla Gardens Wedding: Jen + James Maravilla Gardens Wedding: Jen + James Maravilla Gardens Wedding: Jen + James

Awesome wedding vendors:

Venue: Maravilla Gardens
Caterer: Command Performance
DJ: Elegant Events Entertainment
Officiant: Dean Merril
Florist: The Exotic Green Garden
Hair/Make-up: Beauty By Jill
Wedding Dress: Enzoani purchased at La Soie Bridal
Shuttle: Shadowplay Transit Trolley Bus

by Marianne Sanada

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June 3, 2014 - 3:30 am

/mariahedengren - Lovely wedding. Is that.. a carrot field where you took some of the portraits? What ever those green plants are, looks fun. And I love the sparkles used for the end exit. Great job!ReplyCancel
June 3, 2014 - 3:40 am

damian burcher - So many great photos. The one of the bridal party on the hay bale in front of the barn is a perfect example of how to stagger a group shot, wonderful.ReplyCancel
June 3, 2014 - 4:19 am

Matthew Mead - Wow that group shot is insaneeeeee!!! Such an awesome set of images!ReplyCancel
June 3, 2014 - 3:55 pm

Jason Jones - Amazing Shots guys! What a fun wedding that was! Thanks for always mentioning Elegant Event Entertainment in your blogs when we DJ the weddings. – Jason Jones ReplyCancel
June 3, 2014 - 11:02 am

small - What a fun wedding! Love the sparkler shots! Great work!ReplyCancel
June 3, 2014 - 12:07 pm

Caitlin McWeeney - I love this. All of it. The mustaches, the selfie, the double dutch entrance. Y’all nailed it.ReplyCancel
June 3, 2014 - 5:38 pm

caroline - so many great frames here but I really REALLY love the portraits of them in that cool-lookin’ grass!ReplyCancel
June 7, 2014 - 11:12 am

Fotografia Ślubna Gdańsk - Very very nice. Full of emotions and joy. I like that one pic where they’re staying in front of the shed. Good job! :)ReplyCancel

Venice Beach Engagement Session: Becky + Ralph

Becky + Ralph told us that they really liked some shoots we have done at Abbot Kinney and in Venice, but they wanted their shoot to have more of a “we’re just hanging out” type of feeling. So, we went with it and had a blast hanging out and shooting with these two! :)

We had a great time hanging out with them and we are super excited to shoot their wedding at the Carondelet House later this year! :)

Abbott Kinney Engagement Session

by Marianne Sanada

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June 4, 2014 - 4:34 pm

Ann Carr - These are GORGEOUS! Love my pal Becky and love seeing her so happy. Beautiful work.ReplyCancel
June 4, 2014 - 11:37 am

SG - Wonderful pictures of two very wonderful people! Big hugs and congratulations to my dear friends Becky and Ralph!ReplyCancel
June 4, 2014 - 6:11 pm

Christina Jaramillo - two of my favorite people in the whole world! <3<3 love the pics! can't wait for your happy day! xoxoReplyCancel
June 4, 2014 - 1:37 pm

Tamika - awesome photos of sweet and funny Becky!ReplyCancel
June 4, 2014 - 5:37 pm

Naomi - Love that black and white reflection shot!ReplyCancel
June 5, 2014 - 7:10 am

Luke Hayden - Great shots in a cool looking town.ReplyCancel
June 5, 2014 - 8:00 am

Albert Palmer - These are really stunning Marianne – lots of fun and lots of variety – beautiful locations too.ReplyCancel
June 5, 2014 - 8:17 am

small - Love the whole vibe of this session. So fun and relaxed and such awesome scenery and colors! Great work.ReplyCancel
June 5, 2014 - 12:29 pm

Adonye Jaja - this is a great set, I feel like you really captured their personality!ReplyCancel
June 6, 2014 - 12:07 am

Sachin Khona - Love this and all the locations!! Killer work!ReplyCancel
June 7, 2014 - 10:03 am

Paul Krol - Love all the colours and happy moment you have captured with this couple!ReplyCancel
June 9, 2014 - 2:51 am

Justin R - Such a lovely couple! Great gallery!ReplyCancel

Calamigos Ranch Engagement Session: Lisa + Ryan

Lisa + Ryan and their dog Ruby are an absolutely adorable little family! So it might be a little bitter-sweet when we steal Ruby.

We kid, of course, and we cannot wait to see all three of their smiling faces again at Lisa + Ryan’s Calamigos Ranch wedding! :)

Calamigos Ranch Engagement Photographer

by Marianne Sanada

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June 1, 2014 - 6:02 am

Portrait Photographers Denver - Their love story seems so fun… The happiness reflects on the photographs. Nice shots.ReplyCancel
June 2, 2014 - 3:30 pm

mathias - haha! awesome little dog =) The portraits at the end are AWESOME.ReplyCancel
June 2, 2014 - 4:30 pm

Tim Kelly - These are great! The last location is stunning – such great light.ReplyCancel
June 3, 2014 - 3:28 am

/mariahedengren - Oh, these are so awesome. I love the dresses and the styling.ReplyCancel
June 3, 2014 - 4:19 am

Matthew Mead - Sick dog and killer set of images!ReplyCancel
June 3, 2014 - 9:25 am

Heather J - A couple that loves Dogs and Disney, I need to move to CA so those two can become my best friends!ReplyCancel
June 3, 2014 - 9:47 am

Elissa - Ahh the puppy! I love this session so much. One, the puppy. Two, the carousel. Three, the awesome couple who brought the puppy and photographed on the carousel. Beautiful job!ReplyCancel
June 3, 2014 - 11:00 am

small - Love that dog! Beautiful shoot all-around! Great pics with the carnival rides and love the shots of them near the water. Gorgeous!ReplyCancel
June 3, 2014 - 11:02 am

Kat Forsyth - A fairground, an adorable dog and a beach? That is too much fabulousness for one shoot. Hot damn.ReplyCancel
June 3, 2014 - 5:35 pm

caroline - i LOOOVE her hair and her dress! so pretty!ReplyCancel

Los Angeles Church Wedding Photographer: Donna + Josh

You may remember Donna + Josh from their freaking rad engagement session that included floaties, a surf board, confetti, and crazy light swirls. Their wedding also did not disappoint. It was filled with sooo much love, respect, adorable kiddos, and dancing that you just had to bask in the awesomeness that is them.

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by Marianne Sanada

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May 16, 2014 - 4:13 pm

Alyssa Schroeder - I’m loving the photos in front of the teal church door. Stunning work, Marianne!ReplyCancel
May 18, 2014 - 1:54 am

Jacqueline Elizabeth - WOW! Absolutely stunning Marianne, the bride and groom must be thrilled. The reflection dress shot is perfect.ReplyCancel
May 18, 2014 - 5:04 am

Anton Chia - Lovely portraits, wonderful moments and an absolutely gorgeous color palette.ReplyCancel
May 18, 2014 - 3:42 pm

Caryn - Every single image is stunning!! What a gorgeous couple!ReplyCancel
May 19, 2014 - 12:54 am

Jakob - Awesome.ReplyCancel
May 19, 2014 - 8:25 am

/mariahedengren - Nice coverage! I love how crisp all images are.ReplyCancel
May 19, 2014 - 8:10 pm

Porter - LOVE that shot of her walking up the stairs in B&W, but really REALLY love the little kid dancing. too funny!ReplyCancel
May 20, 2014 - 4:31 am

Matthew Mead - What a party!!! Looks like a pretty awesome wedding to shoot! You smashed it aswell!!!ReplyCancel