Hi darlings, this is Dani from Dear Lovers! To celebrate the fresh new year, I decided to host a styled bridal shoot inspired by romantic, European beauty. I envisioned a film shoot that was organic and whimsical, soft and romantic, and truly dreamy and timeless. Naturally, I’m in love with blush tones, wind, soft tulle, and spring florals, […]

We’re kicking off the new year with a total stunner! Planned by CES Weddings and Events, Annie and Patrick’s gorgeous Canyon Oaks Country Club Wedding is white-tented-rustic-elegance at its finest. Details included plentiful florals in a subdued palette by Cambray Rose Florist, vintage-inspired rentals from WeDo Designs, a beautiful naked cake by Upper Crust Bakery and a bride that fit […]

Carmel Mountain Ranch Wedding Featured in Exquisite Weddings Magazine Katie and Kevin were married on June 17th, 2017 at the beautiful Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club. With their day planned to perfection by Nicole Manalo. Their guests gathered together on a sunny afternoon in the garden for the sweetest ceremony. As they got to witness them become husband […]

Meet Lauren & Nick! These two darlings are so natural together and so much fun to photograph! We just adore them and had so much fun getting to know them during their engagement session. We’re counting down the days until we get to capture their wedding in October at one of our favorites – the Inn […]

VISIT @DEARLOVERSPHOTO ON INSTAGRAM TO ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY ! You did it! You got engaged! Humungous congratulations from us to you! One of the first things to do now is get some engagement photos. But do you really need them? Here’s our take on what makes engagement sessions so important! DON’T FORGET! Enter in our […]

Emotional and Intimate Wedding Under the Oaks Set against the beautiful landscape this Circle Oak Ranch Wedding in San Diego, was smitten by the natural and rustic elements. Chelsea and Casey are two of the sweetest souls we have yet to photograph, they truly are in love. They don’t need posing or directing, for them just […]

Minimalist desert engagement session featured on Wedding Chicks These two are nothing short of incredible. Jesse & Alannah’s were the winners of our styled desert engagement shoot giveaway. Since then getting to know them has honestly been all our pleasure! We absolutely love the story of how they met and fell in love. Their love story told by Alannah […]

Elegance & Timeless Charm Wedding Featured on Style Me Pretty! Megan and Ryan’s classic black tie wedding in Southern California took place on one of the prettiest days! For a venue this sweet couple chose to have a stunning The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe wedding. And opted for an intimate ceremony in the garden. The bride […]

Is shooting film really that expensive? Interested in learning how to start shooting film? We’ve gotten so many emails from digital photographers who say they love our style and tones. We want to say a huge thank you to anyone who has reached out with words of encouragement and compliments! It really means the world […]

Romantic garden wedding featured on Wedding Sparrow Anisa and Kyles’ romantic garden wedding was the perfect summer evening. It all started with their vision of an upscale backyard dinner party at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe. Which served as the backdrop for their intimate gathering of the people they hold most dear.   That […]