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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Film photography is expensive, it takes a lot to learn how to shoot it well, and you are constantly loading new rolls as you shoot. Then why do we use it at all? Because you deserve the best, and that is exactly what we aim to give you. And the best is film. It’s a medium […]

Jackie and Dave’s love story is what fairytales are made of, from the rustic mossy willow arch they wed under to the intricate mushroom details on their wedding cake. It was a day full of magic and so much joy!! They chose the exquisite Golden Door Spa as the backdrop for their day. With groves apon […]

We always love heading out toward Cuyamaca for engagement shoots. There is nothing that feels more summery than tall golden fields and a soft breeze coming through the trees. Emily and Steven’s engagement shoot was absolutely gorgeous. They are so natural around each other and we had the sweetest time capturing them being them! We can’t […]

We are so excited to share this beautiful couple with you today! Cristie and Grant had their Ultimate Skybox Wedding on the most perfect spring day. They embraced warm earthy tones and brought beautiful natural elements into their modern venue. Absolutely stunning. We invite you to take a peek at their beautifully elegant downtown wedding below. Love you twol!! Venue: […]

Derek and Charlene’s Moniker Warehouse Wedding was all of our favorite things. They are huge lovers of the outdoors – you may remember their Big Bear Engagement shoot we blogged earlier this year. From the greenery draped from the ceilings and the sweeeetest smelling rosemary wall for their seating chart, everything was natural and earthy, bringing the outdoors […]

We are so excited to share Derek and Char’s rad Big Bear Engagement shoot today. We adventured up to the mountians and hiked our hearts out amongst the snowy goodness of Big Bear – One of our favorite locations to shoot at. These sweethearts are such darlings, full of love and tenderness toward each other. […]

Brianna and Justin’s wedding at Maderas Golf Club was the perfect way to end 2015. They said their vows in front of their dearest family and friends as the sun slipped below the hills behind them. They are the sweetest, gentlest, tenderest lovers, and seeing Justin’s reaction when he saw Brianna for the first time […]