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    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. 

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Posted in Photography, Weddings

Here is another great wedding where I got to shoot in one of my favorite locations. Palm Springs! Such a great area with so many cool resorts and hotels to visit. Excited to be going out there a few more times this year as well for some awesome events. Alisha and Brittens wedding day was so great, everything flowed seamlessly for the sweet couple, especially thanks to their awesome event coordinator/florist Joey Lizotte of Artisan Events. Since Alisha and Britten decided to have a sunset ceremony we had the opportunity to do their First Looks photos at the resort they were staying at (La Quinta Resort) which has absolutely beautiful grounds. I loved all Alishas vintage inspired details, from her gorgeous headpiece to her handmade cake topper which used one of her engagement session images. So here are a few of my personal favorites from their big day!

DJ: Lee Dyson – http://www.heymisterdj.com
Florist/Day of Co-ordinator: Joey Lizotte – www.artisanevents.net
Cake Topper Maker: Denise Sharp – www.studiodsharp.com
Cake: Exquisite Deserts – www.exquisitedesserts.net
Officiant: Mike Coppersmith, Our Savior’s Church
Headpiece: Johanna Johnson, www.johannajohnson.com
Shoes: BCBG Maxaria, Vintage Shoe Clips – Ebay

by Marianne Sanada

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  • February 11, 2011 - 4:38 pm

    brooke - these are ridiculouly good, marianne! that bride is stunning, too! I am in love with the photograph under the lemon tree(which, by the way, makes me a little sad to look out my window at expanses of snow…)ReplyCancel

  • February 11, 2011 - 5:18 pm

    Chris Lin - Really sharp work, Marianne. That second one is really stunning. Fierce bride!ReplyCancel

  • February 11, 2011 - 8:55 pm

    brie - These are stunning! I love the black and white of her sitting on the chest at the end of the bed, and that massive wooden door behind the two of them, fabulous!ReplyCancel

  • February 11, 2011 - 11:35 pm

    Joel C - Awesome, bet the bride and groom are really happy.ReplyCancel

  • February 12, 2011 - 4:58 am

    Cynthia Ann - Amazing, amazing amazing. What a beautiful bride and stellar location. So many beautiful shots. Captured the joy of the day.ReplyCancel

  • February 12, 2011 - 8:36 am

    Rae - You’re an amazing talent! Beautiful images and I thoroughly enjoyed viewing these pics of a beautiful bride, gorgeous location and cute couple! Thanks :)ReplyCancel

  • February 12, 2011 - 2:29 pm

    Lyn Ismael-Bennett - Beautiful couple with a great style! I love this set. And dare I say, those shoes are divine!ReplyCancel

  • February 13, 2011 - 5:22 pm

    Leah Kua - These are incredible!! Your portrait work is particularly stunning. These are going to make one PHENOMENAL album.ReplyCancel

  • February 13, 2011 - 5:43 pm

    Marianne Taylor - Oh my, how stunning is she! What an incredible looking day – and you’ve told the story so beautifully.ReplyCancel

  • February 13, 2011 - 6:49 pm

    Lauren - You rocked this wedding!! OMG what an amazing set of images, such a stunning day!ReplyCancel

  • February 13, 2011 - 7:15 pm

    john p - She looks like she’s just having so much fun. Then you snap that portrait of her at the foot of the bed and it melted my heart. Then came the other portraits … OM – you are just an amazing photographer. Absolutely one of my faves!ReplyCancel

  • February 13, 2011 - 8:37 pm

    Xanthe Roxburgh - Oh wow, the one of the bride sitting on the chest at the end of the bed is stunning! And the ones directly above of her laughing are great. Beautiful ring shots too!ReplyCancel

  • February 14, 2011 - 9:42 am

    gabe aceves - gah, this looks awesome. well done marianne!ReplyCancel

  • February 15, 2011 - 1:30 pm

    Becca Dilley - Stunning *stunning* wedding. I am in love with the photo of them kissing under the tree with her hand holding her dress. Your eye and your processing are beautiful, but you also keep everything feeling so natural.ReplyCancel

  • February 16, 2011 - 8:54 pm

    Thomas Lester - Great images! Love your compositions. Wonderful moments captured very well.ReplyCancel

  • February 17, 2011 - 3:39 pm

    Dearly Loved Wedding Photography - What a giggly couple! Love it! The bridesmaid group shots are so creative.ReplyCancel

  • February 28, 2011 - 12:24 pm

    Onada - absolutely gorgeous!!ReplyCancel

  • March 17, 2011 - 6:37 am

    Heather - Fabulous, fabulous work. I adore your lighting and post style.ReplyCancel

  • March 27, 2011 - 9:25 pm

    Samuel Burns - These are just stunning. LOVE!ReplyCancel

Posted in Photography, Weddings

Here is a super fun wedding shot at the gorgeous Hartley Botanica in Somis California. I love all Irma and Eddie’s fun little details. I mean, how cute are those dancing shoes and all their great signs? Adorable. This fun loving couple also decided to do a Rock the Dress (or Trash the Dress as some call it) session a few days after their wedding to get a little fun and funky in the city.

by Marianne Sanada

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  • February 7, 2011 - 6:24 pm

    Cynthia - What a sweet couple! So many great shots. Fabulous as usualReplyCancel

  • February 7, 2011 - 8:59 pm

    Laura Burlton - Totally sweet and sassy! I love her pink shoes. LOVE :)And the pretty chandelier in the tree….

    You did an amazing job on the day after session too…hot stuff!ReplyCancel

  • February 7, 2011 - 9:26 pm

    Teresa K - How lovely!! The reception coverage was wonderful and the portraits are outstanding….what a cute bride!ReplyCancel

  • February 7, 2011 - 10:54 pm

    Nora - Love the dancing shoes! What a great idea. Well done on capturing their day so well.ReplyCancel

  • February 8, 2011 - 12:00 am

    Toni Mercado - beautiful photos!!!!!
    i’m more excited now.ReplyCancel

  • February 8, 2011 - 12:35 am

    Jessica Schilling - Oh, these are so beautiful! How amazing is that tree archway for the ceremony? Love all the portraits and that gorgeous curly hair in the trash the dress is hot!ReplyCancel

  • February 8, 2011 - 12:42 am

    Brian Kraft - Great job on all of these! Looks like a great place for a wedding too!ReplyCancel

  • February 8, 2011 - 5:51 am

    Matthew Mead - Awesome work, loving all the quirky little details and the portarit session of the couple, there so in love!!!!ReplyCancel

  • February 8, 2011 - 7:20 am

    Natalie - I love the mix of detail and emotional moments! Beautifully captured!ReplyCancel

  • February 8, 2011 - 9:28 am

    Laura Thomas - I love the rings in the grass! Very creative!ReplyCancel

  • February 8, 2011 - 11:21 am

    Nick - Lovely images Marianne! Looks like it was a really cool wedding.ReplyCancel

  • February 8, 2011 - 12:44 pm

    Tee - great work. love the color on the outside photos in the evening!ReplyCancel

  • February 8, 2011 - 12:51 pm

    Albert Palmer - Stunning stuff as always. There’s a lot to love but the third one from the bottom is perhaps my favourite.ReplyCancel

  • February 8, 2011 - 3:01 pm

    Leah Muse - The bouquet shots are killer! Love.ReplyCancel

  • February 8, 2011 - 8:06 pm

    Keao - That bride is so cute. I love her curly hair and she has the most beautiful face. She is working it in each picture. Those pictures taken from above are just sassy!ReplyCancel

  • February 9, 2011 - 7:35 pm

    Erica | Design Postcards - I love looking at wedding photos, specially when it tell good story of the bride and grooms beautiful love. This is what I call postcard perfect photos, something that makes you smile whenever you look at it again.ReplyCancel

  • February 10, 2011 - 1:58 pm

    Will Pursell Photo - Sweet photos! love those “dancing shoes”ReplyCancel

  • March 29, 2012 - 3:39 am

    Brett Symes - great shots, stunning use of natural light – beautiful, natural and elegantReplyCancel

Posted in Photography, Weddings

If you didn’t know, I love tot ravel for weddings whenever I can. I love shooting in new places, even in places that are just around the corner like Arizona. You might remember Jamie and Justin from their super fun Downtown Phoenix Engagement Session (here), can you believe that was in 2009?! Crazy. I am super excited to share their Scottsdale wedding with you now. I can’t say enough good things about this couple and their big day. It went off without a hitch and the whole day had a super relaxed vibe. Their bridal party was wonderful and totally rocked the group photos and everyone was as nice as can be. Oh yeah, did I mention Jamie’s wedding dress had pockets?? I love this trend and i hope its here to stay. So here is a little taste of Jamie and Justin’s big day in Arizona.

by Marianne Sanada

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  • February 2, 2011 - 3:44 pm

    Nathan Gilmer - Every time I stumble on one of your blog posts I remember how awesome you are and why I love photography. These are fantastic! The one of them with the pastor and the big blue sky is my favorite. Great work!ReplyCancel

  • February 2, 2011 - 3:51 pm

    kristel - i adore everything about this wedding… her hair, the couple, the colours, the flowers, and especially the photos.ReplyCancel

  • February 2, 2011 - 3:52 pm

    Keao - I love the bride’s dress and her hair. I absolutely love the color scheme and her bridal bouquet. Is that purple roses? If I could marry again, I would totally want that bouquet. That last picture is just adorable…how cute are they for sitting on the floor. It’s like they’re on a date.ReplyCancel

  • February 2, 2011 - 5:50 pm

    Brian Kraft - Ah, yes– beautiful things there. Very well done!ReplyCancel

  • February 2, 2011 - 6:22 pm

    Cindy - wow! great job on the group shots! Love them!ReplyCancel

  • February 2, 2011 - 6:47 pm

    Daniel - Great lighting! Beautiful skies. I love how your process the photos. Subtle and real, yet dreamy.ReplyCancel

  • February 2, 2011 - 7:05 pm

    Paul Alexander Photography - Great details shots, like the shot of the groom looking at the bride, well caught :-)ReplyCancel

  • February 2, 2011 - 10:35 pm

    Nick - Lovely work Marianne. Some great moments captured.ReplyCancel

  • February 3, 2011 - 3:14 pm

    Paul Rowland - Absolutely gorgeous wedding. Love the black and white one with the groom’s arms around the bride.ReplyCancel

  • February 3, 2011 - 4:50 pm

    Ghene Snowdon - That photo of them sitting on the road is my favourite…. Wow!! how did you stop the traffic?

    Great pictures!ReplyCancel

  • February 3, 2011 - 7:30 pm

    Kat Braman - oh i love her shoes! just a gorgeous wedding all aroundReplyCancel

  • February 3, 2011 - 9:02 pm

    soobum im - Great detail shots, really liked the reception photo as well. Good jobReplyCancel

  • February 3, 2011 - 9:59 pm

    Shyann - o.m.geee… I looove purple and this wedding is fabulous! You are fabulous!! Great work!!ReplyCancel

  • February 4, 2011 - 12:48 am

    Tee - i gotta agree, great detail shots. love the reception ones tooReplyCancel

  • February 4, 2011 - 2:50 am

    Daniel - Simple, clean, and beautiful. I especially love the group shot on the bleachers.ReplyCancel

  • February 4, 2011 - 9:33 am

    john p - So well done. I really like the couple portrait on the right side of the double panel.ReplyCancel

  • February 4, 2011 - 10:06 am

    Leah Muse - Gorgeous couple! Love their details.ReplyCancel

  • February 4, 2011 - 4:13 pm

    Amanda Basteen - Beautiful! Love the flowers in the wagon wheel!ReplyCancel

  • February 4, 2011 - 7:20 pm

    Luis Godinez - Amazing work Marianne. I love the one of the Groom between the Bride and her father. The expression is just beautiful!!!ReplyCancel

  • February 6, 2011 - 1:58 pm

    otto - awsomeness!ReplyCancel

  • February 7, 2011 - 5:39 am

    Johanna Hietanen - That last shot is so sweet! Love your processing and style overall. :)ReplyCancel

  • February 7, 2011 - 12:40 pm

    Joshua Gull - Great work Marianne. Love the shot of them sitting in the street.ReplyCancel

  • March 7, 2011 - 1:12 am

    Justin marianne | EsIsolutions - […] Jamie + Justin: Scottsdale Wedding Photography | Marianne Wilson …Feb 2, 2011 … If you didn’t know, I love tot ravel for weddings whenever I can. I love shooting in new places, even in places that are just around the … […]ReplyCancel

  • March 13, 2011 - 6:59 am

    Heather - I LOVE that shot of the bridal party on the bleachers. AWESOME.ReplyCancel

  • April 6, 2011 - 8:03 pm

    MeIam - LOVE the backlighting in the first shot, wonderful.ReplyCancel

Posted in Engagements, Photography

Here’s a session that’s a little different for ya! Jenna and Ryan not only brought their adorable little boy with them but the family pup as well! We had such a great time playing around and really including all of their little family. A special thanks to Jenna’s mom who came along to watch their dog and little boy so we could also get some great photos of the two of them together as well.

by Marianne Sanada

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  • January 31, 2011 - 5:19 pm

    kristel - such a cute set! i love the one of them sitting on the steps, laughing! also, i want their dog.ReplyCancel

  • January 31, 2011 - 5:34 pm

    Nessa K - What a crazy beautiful family! Love these. =)ReplyCancel

  • January 31, 2011 - 6:01 pm

    Jaimzh - Aww the dog with the sign around its neck is so cute! Great workReplyCancel

  • January 31, 2011 - 6:23 pm

    darko - Beautiful people and gorgeous photography. Fantastic use of light!ReplyCancel

  • January 31, 2011 - 6:56 pm

    Leo Druker - So much fun! I love the people pile with the pup :)ReplyCancel

  • January 31, 2011 - 8:32 pm

    Krista - Loving your black and white treatment!ReplyCancel

  • January 31, 2011 - 9:08 pm

    Joshua Gull - You look like you get the best clients Marianne. I don’t even know these people but I want to hang out with them. Love the shot of her sticking her tongue out at him and then them both hiding out. Great work.ReplyCancel

  • January 31, 2011 - 11:04 pm

    nadine austin - Super adorable couple! I do like the shots with the bicycle!ReplyCancel

  • January 31, 2011 - 11:32 pm

    Brian Kraft - Amazing photos. They all made me smile!ReplyCancel

  • February 1, 2011 - 1:07 am

    Jared Tseng - Love these! Awesome use of light! Haha, and that skateboard — nice!ReplyCancel

  • February 1, 2011 - 7:43 am

    Rae - These are fabulous! The Mum and Dad have got some serious chemistry in these pics! 3rd and 6th row down are sooooo good!! Love!ReplyCancel

  • February 1, 2011 - 11:49 am

    ashlei - what an adorable family! You can really see how happy they all are in your images. Great job!ReplyCancel

  • February 1, 2011 - 12:09 pm

    brooke - oh my goodness, these are adorable! that first one is amazing!ReplyCancel

  • February 1, 2011 - 12:44 pm

    otto - nicely done marianne!ReplyCancel

  • February 1, 2011 - 1:54 pm

    Adam Houseman - Could they be any cuter!? Nice post Marianne.ReplyCancel

  • February 1, 2011 - 4:47 pm

    Jason - Adorable. What an awesome family! There’s something special going on here, these guys are awesome. Lovely shots, just lovely.ReplyCancel

  • March 13, 2011 - 6:26 am

    Heather - Wonderful work!! I love that one where she’s sticking out her tongue. This session is so awesome because it shows that even hot models can be moms and dads, too. :DReplyCancel