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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St. Francis Episcopal Church & Palos Verdes Golf Club Wedding - Sarah + Ryan

Last summer, Sarah cried or looked like she was crying when we said bye to each other after her wedding reception ended. She later wrote, " I see you like a friend and can I honestly tell you it makes me sad that we don't get to hang out now?" Sarah and Ryan live in Chicago, and it's amazing how much I get to know two complete strangers and be able to connect with them, their close friends and family on wedding day, which is why I love weddings so much; it's like a summary of who you are, where you came from, who you're surrounded.

Here are some of my favorites; their ceremony was held at St. Francis Episcopal Church in beautiful Palos Verdes and the reception was at Palos Verdes Golf Club.

By Annie Bang

Palos Verdes Wedding - Ashley + Will

"Annie, we're doing this wedding thing just for you - literally," Ashley told me on her wedding day. "We wanted photos with our family and close friends. This means so much to us."

I started laughing and then went, 'oh holy shit...'

Ashley and Will got married in Vegas two years ago and were not sure about the whole wedding idea in the beginning; because... you know, weddings are not cheap, especially when you're paying for everything. Ashley and Will Airbnb-ed a house in Redondo Beach, had tons of awesome friends and family members helping to decorate the reception at Cheesecake Factory after their ceremony at The Neighborhood Church in Palos Verdes. I witnessed and felt so much love pouring on these two wonderful people, and even on me. Who doesn't like to feel loved? It's certainly so wonderful to be included as part of the family/friend group; I mean, I'm in their wedding album. #goals. haha just kidding.