La Venta Inn Wedding in Palos Verdes Estates | Afton and Brandon

I’m still not over this morning’s wedding. Afton and Brandon started as coworkers, turned into best friends, and are now husband and wife. From zombie vs. sci-fi movie nights to road trips and inside jokes, their love feels steady, safe, and SO sweet. ❤️

What I loved most about their day was that it wasn’t about a big show. It was about real and quiet celebrations with people they love, which makes documentary wedding photography so special. The laughter. The soft hugs. The tiny details that make the day theirs.

Their wedding at La Venta Inn in Palos Verdes Estates was filled with morning light and smiles, and the way everyone felt present made every photo feel alive. It’s the moments in between the big events that tell the truest story, and we were so honored to capture all of it.

Thank you, Afton and Brandon, for letting us tell your story exactly as it happened. Every quiet moment, every laugh, every hug - it was all yours and so beautiful. 💫

As Los Angeles documentary wedding photographers and Southern California documentary wedding photojournalists, we love showing the real heartbeat of a wedding day.

📸 Photos by me & Brett

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If you’re planning a wedding at La Venta Inn or anywhere in Los Angeles, California and want photos that feel authentic, alive, and full of heart, we would love to be your documentary wedding photographers. LET’S MAKE MAGIC TOGETHER ✨

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Mater Dei Catholic Church Wedding and Big Private Backyard in San Diego | Documentary Wedding Photography

Ana and Jan Eric met at work in San Diego and built a love that feels easy, balanced, and full of laughter. She’s the organized one. He’s the adventurous one. Together, they make life ridiculously fun. 💚

When we first started planning their wedding a couple of years ago, all we really knew was the “when” and the “where.” Their ceremony would take place in a beautiful church, and the reception would transform Ana’s parents’ backyard in Jamul, California, into an unforgettable celebration. At the time, we thought maybe around 200 guests, five hours of photo and video coverage, and we would be set.

Fast forward to their wedding day, and their guest list had exploded to over 420 amazing people, with a waitlist to match 😱. Our team of six captured every single moment over 11 hours. From the heartfelt church ceremony at Mater Dei Catholic Church to Ana's parents’ backyard reception in Jamul, it was a day full of energy, laughter, and intimate moments that made documentary wedding photography and videography shine. It preserves the moments exactly as they happened and shows the true spirit of the couple and their families.

Contact Annie Bang for San Diego backyard weddings and authentic documentary wedding photography and documentary wedding videography.

📸 Photos by me, Brett, and Loren
🎥 Film by Ailin, Michael and Sharis

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If you’re planning a church ceremony and backyard reception in Los Angeles, San Diego or Southern California and want photos that are real, playful, and full of heart, we would love to be your wedding photojournalists. LET’S MAKE MAGIC TOGETHER. ✨

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The Wedding Bowl, Cuvier Club Wedding | Nina and Jonathan

The Wedding Bowl, Cuvier Club Wedding

As a wedding photojournalist, capturing Nina and Jonathan’s day meant preserving every laugh, every tear, and every beautifully unguarded moment. The kind you cannot plan. The kind you feel. Even a wild squirrel joined the celebration, running right through the ceremony like it had a front-row seat to love. Honestly, iconic. 🐿️

Their wedding ceremony at The Wedding Bowl and reception at Cuvier Club were filled with a burst of joy, colors, lots of tequila shots, and party; wrapped in orange 🧡🍊 and light blue 💙, and then, bright, calm, playful, and full of heart. Every detail felt intentional, but nothing felt forced. Just like documentary wedding photography which lets people be exactly who they are.

Their love story is just as sweet. Jonathan asked Nina to marry him during a boat ride when she caught a floating bottle drifting in the water. Inside was a note that said, “Will you marry me?” She said yes, and right after that, it started to rain. Like a movie scene. Nina’s mom believes the rain was a sign from her dad in heaven, showing his love and presence. I mean, C’mon. 😭

As a wedding photojournalist, these are the moments I live for. The laughter that sneaks up on you. The tears that come out of nowhere. The stories that hold so much meaning beneath the surface. A true reminder of why authentic and candid wedding photography matters so much.

📸 by me and Brett

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