A thoughtfully curated wedding day experience.Your love story deserves to be told with intention and artistry. Through a designer's eye, I create wedding photographs that blend documentary storytelling with creative composition, finding extraordinary beauty in both the grand moments and subtle details of your celebration. Why Choose This Collection My architectural background has trained my eye to see beyond the obvious, finding beauty in composition, light, and texture. I capture your wedding day through a distinctive perspective that combines artistic elements with authentic moments: Wedding Day Story: Your celebration will be captured through two complementary approaches: Documentary Moments:<ul><li>Natural storytelling as your day unfolds</li><li>Candid emotions and genuine interactions</li><li>Key ceremony and reception moments</li><li>Those little details that make your wedding unique</li><li>Coverage from preparation to reception celebrations</li></ul> Artistic Vision: My designer's perspective brings unique elements to your photos:<ul><li>Creative composition using light and shadow</li><li>Thoughtful integration of textures and patterns</li><li>Harmonious blend of couples with their surroundings</li><li>Balanced visual elements that create striking images</li><li>Unique perspectives others might miss</li></ul> Environmental Integration:<ul><li>Harmonious blend of couples with their surroundings</li><li>Creative use of available structures and natural elements</li><li>Intentional color stories</li><li>Dynamic space utilization</li></ul> From beach weddings in Laguna to urban celebrations in Los Angeles, each image is thoughtfully selected to tell your complete wedding story - finding extraordinary compositions in both planned portraits and spontaneous moments.

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Orange County & Los Angeles Wedding Photography 6 Hours

Are you looking for a unique way to capture your elopement day? Look no further. Our Elopement Day package is the perfect way to document your special day. We'll take you to the perfect spot with gorgeous backgrounds, and capture the moments that make the day special. We'll take multiple poses so you can look back and remember the experience. We also provide you with 60 high-end retouched edits of the best photos. These will be carefully edited to make sure you look your best. We also provide you with one outfit to ensure you look great in the photos. After the session you'll have access to download all of the edits and also the full raw gallery in high-resolution files. You can keep these memories forever and look back fondly. Invest in your memories with our Elopement Day package. You'll be sure to cherish these photos for years to come. Contact us today to book your session and begin creating your special memories.

Elopement Day

Capture the special bond you share with your furry friend in the scenic beauty of Irvine Regional Park! This 20-minute mini session uses natural light to create stunning and authentic photos of up to two people and their dogs. The package includes 3 high-quality images, with the option to purchase additional favorites if you’d like.

Mini session Pet Outdoor

This package is perfect for couples who want to capture their special moments together. Through this package, you will get the chance to capture your memories in a variety of poses and locations. You will also get the opportunity to change your outfits twice during the photoshoot, providing more variety of pictures. At the end, you will get 80 high-end retouched edits of your pictures. And you will also get access to download the full raw gallery of your pictures with high-resolution files. So if you are looking for a perfect chance to capture your special moments with your beloved one, then this package is the perfect choice for you. It will provide you with an unforgettable experience which you will cherish forever. Don't miss the chance and book this package now!

Couple  and engagement photoshoot

As your photographer, I'm excited to offer you an unforgettable engagement photo shoot experience at Catalina Island. With this package, you'll get 1.5 hours of my dedicated photography coverage where I'll capture the most beautiful and intimate moments between you and your partner. Don't worry if you're unsure about the location or what to wear - I'm here to help! I'll advise you on the best spots on the island that will serve as the perfect backdrop for your photos. Whether you prefer an ocean view or the cute little town, Catalina Island offers a variety of stunning locations to choose from. I'll also guide you on your wardrobe choices to ensure you both look your best. This package allows for one or two locations, so we can create a diverse and exciting photo album for you. To ensure you have the freedom to use these photos as you wish, this offer includes a personal use license. Finally, after carefully editing, I'll deliver 50 high-resolution pictures in a digital gallery. Each image will be a testament to your love and the beautiful journey you're embarking upon.So why wait? Let's start creating some memories together! I invite you to reach out to me to discuss this package in more detail. I'm here to answer all your questions and make this as enjoyable and stress-free for you as possible.

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Engagement photo shoot at Catalina Island

Welcome to my Proposal Session package! I'm excited to offer an intimate photography experience that focuses on capturing the most special moments of your proposal. I'll be with you every step of the way, helping you create a beautiful visual story that you'll cherish forever. Your Proposal Session package includes 1 hour of photography coverage, 80 high-resolution edited images for download, an online viewing gallery, and a personal use license. When you book your Proposal Session, you're not just getting a photographer—you're getting an experienced storyteller who will help you craft a unique and beautiful visual story of your proposal. I use a combination of natural light and professional lighting to capture the moments of your proposal in stunning detail. The images you'll receive from your Proposal Session package will be available for download and will be yours to keep forever—you can print them, frame them, share them with friends and family, or even use them for your wedding invitations. With your online viewing gallery, you'll be able to easily share your photos with friends and family. With my Proposal Session package, you'll be able to relive the special moments of your proposal. I'm committed to providing you with an unforgettable experience

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Orange County & Los Angeles Wedding Photography 5 Hours

Welcome to my Proposal Session package! I'm excited to offer an intimate photography experience that focuses on capturing the most special moments of your proposal. I'll be with you every step of the way, helping you create a beautiful visual story that you'll cherish forever. Your Proposal Session package includes 30 minutes of photography coverage, 40 high-resolution images for download, an online viewing gallery, and a personal use license.You can add 30 more minutes to do a session after the proposal.When you book your Proposal Session, you're not just getting a photographer—you're getting an experienced storyteller who will help you craft a unique and beautiful visual story of your proposal. I use a combination of natural light and professional lighting to capture the moments of your proposal in stunning detail. The images you'll receive from your Proposal Session package will be available for download and will be yours to keep forever—you can print them, frame them, share them with friends and family, or even use them for your wedding invitations. With your online viewing gallery, you'll be able to easily share your photos with friends and family. With my Proposal Session package, you'll be able to relive the special moments of your proposal. I'm committed to providing you with an unforgettable experience

A comprehensive Orange County wedding photography experience with room to breathe.Your complete wedding story deserves space to unfold naturally. Eight hours allows us to document your celebration with a relaxed pace, creating artistic wedding photographs that blend creative composition with authentic moments throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. Through a designer's perspective, each wedding photograph is thoughtfully selected to create a cohesive story of your celebration - from candid moments that capture authentic emotions to artistically crafted portraits that showcase creative composition. Serving weddings throughout Southern California, including Orange County, Los Angeles, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and surrounding areas.

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Complete Wedding Collection | LA & OC Wedding Photography | 8 Hours

A curated elopement experience that celebrates your intimate celebration with artistic intention.Your love story deserves thoughtful documentation, whether it's an intimate ceremony or a micro wedding. Through my designer's eye, I'll capture your celebration with the same attention to creative composition and authentic moments. Through my designer's perspective, each image thoughtfully combines creative composition with genuine emotion - whether we're using architectural elements or natural surroundings to tell your story.

Intimate Collection | OC & LA Wedding Photography | $1,500

Celebrate your furry friend with a fun and vibrant studio photoshoot! This 20-minute mini session is designed to capture your dog's unique personality against colorful and dynamic backgrounds, all under professional studio lighting. Included in the package are 3 high-quality images, with the option to purchase additional favorites if you wish.This special offer is brought to you in collaboration with Ugly Dogs, a premier dog walking and training company. With a 50%-off gift card, it's the perfect way to cherish your beloved pet while enjoying exclusive savings. Let’s create paw-some memories together!

Mini session Pet Studio

This package is perfect for couples who want to capture their special moments together. Through this package, you will get the chance to capture your memories in a variety of poses and locations. You will also get the opportunity to change your outfits twice during the photoshoot, providing more variety of pictures. At the end, you will get around 80 high-end retouched edits of your pictures. And you will also get access to download the full raw gallery of your pictures with high-resolution files. So if you are looking for a perfect chance to capture your special moments with your beloved one, then this package is the perfect choice for you. It will provide you with an unforgettable experience which you will cherish forever. Don't miss the chance and book this package now!

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15 extra images

30 extra images

This package is perfect for couples who want to capture their special moments together. Through this package, you will get the chance to capture your memories in a variety of poses and locations. You will also get the opportunity to change your outfits twice during the photoshoot, providing more variety of pictures. At the end, you will get 5 high-end retouched edits of your pictures with the option of buying more pictures if you want. And you will also get access to download the full raw gallery of your pictures with high-resolution files. So if you are looking for a perfect chance to capture your special moments with your beloved one, then this package is the perfect choice for you. It will provide you with an unforgettable experience which you will cherish forever. Don't miss the chance and book this package now!

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Album include all digital 50+ images and 20 ish printed pages with the best pictures

Couple photoshoot

As your trusted photographer, I'm excited to offer a custom package option for you, Reena and Bhav. We'll start by mapping out an event photography timeline, ensuring we're there for every important moment. From your first look to your final dance, we’ll document it all. And don't worry about the hustle and bustle of multiple locations. We’ll travel with you, ensuring a seamless transition from the ceremony to reception, and any other locales your day takes us. Once the celebration ends and the dust settles, you'll receive access to an online photo gallery. Here, you'll find a collection of your magical day, ready to share, print, or simply reminisce over. So, if you're ready to capture the essence of your wedding day, we're ready. Let's create a visual narrative of your love story. After all, it's not just about photos; it's about capturing memories that will last a lifetime.

Reena & Bhav Custom Package (12 hours)

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Hello, lovebirds! If you're reading this, chances are you're preparing to pop the question to your significant other. This is undoubtedly a monumental moment in your life, and you want everything to be perfect, including the memory of it. That's where I come in. As a professional proposal photographer, I, Judith Banos, am dedicated to capturing the raw emotions and unscripted reactions that make your proposal unforgettable. Today, I'm going to explain why you should consider making me part of your special moment, especially if you're in the beautiful Orange County or its surrounding California areas. Picture this: you're down on one knee, the California sun setting over the Pacific Ocean in the background, painting the sky with hues of pink and orange. Your partner's eyes light up, filled with genuine surprise, joy, and love, and that heart-fluttering moment is frozen in time. Sounds perfect, right? But what if you could relive this magical moment over and over again? That's where my proposal photography service comes into play. Being based in Orange County, I've had the privilege to photograph in some of the most picturesque settings in California, from the tranquil beaches of Laguna Beach to the romantic vineyards of Temecula, and the historic charm of Old Towne Orange. These spectacular locations provide the ideal backdrop for your proposal, amplifying the romantic atmosphere and adding an extra layer of depth to your photographs. My approach to proposal photography is simple but effective: I blend into the background, ensuring that your proposal unfolds naturally. This approach allows me to document the candid beauty of your love story as it unfolds. From the nervous anticipation before the question is asked to the joyous celebration afterward, I capture it all. Choosing me as your proposal photographer means your once-in-a-lifetime experience will never fade away. Instead, it will be kept alive for a lifetime, allowing you to share the story of your love's beginning with generations to come. So, whether you're planning to propose under the iconic palm trees of Huntington Beach, amidst the rustic elegance of the Mission San Juan Capistrano, or even in the vibrant heart of downtown Anaheim, allow me, Judith Banos, to turn your fleeting seconds of raw emotion into a timeless keepsake. Don't let your special moment in Orange County or the surrounding California areas just become a memory. Make it a story that can be shared, a story that can be relived. Let's make your proposal truly unforgettable.

Why You Should Choose Judith Banos for Your Proposal Photography in California

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I loved all of our engagement pictures! Judith was super nice, she set up a zoom meeting to discuss everything before even agreeing to anything. She was super professional, and super easy going, and made the photoshoot super fun and easy.

Jose R.

We were looking for an artistic photographer for our engagement photos. Someone with a sense of style who can make interesting use of lines and draw your eye into the entire photo. We found Judith after searching dozens of portfolios. Her work showed she has an artistic view and makes the ordinary look amazing. She was able to accommodate our tight schedule and quickly set up a pre-photo session meeting via Zoom. After learning about us she recommended an amazing location and brought along some materials to enhance the session like extra cloth, etc. We had photos by trees, in a park, and on a beach at sunset. The results blew us away! We highly recommend Judith for your photography sessions.

John L.

Judith is hands-down the BEST photographer in Southern California. Her background as an architect really shines through the quality of her photos. Not only is she great with her craft, Judith has an awesome attitude; very friendly, easy to work with and highly responsive. We are lucky to have worked with Judith and look forward to having her as a photographer for future events. Thank you, Judith!

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