Anyone that has ever had a conversation with us about film will know how passionate we are about it’s timeless beauty and why we choose to capture our couple’s most treasured memories in this medium. When we first started shooting film, it changed the way we saw everything. It slows us down, to appreciate light […]

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 […]

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 […]

Katelyn and Dustin’s Temecula Creek Inn wedding was the thing of fairytales. Their day was filled with vintage inspired decor and organic florals, and had a natural but wild, whimsical, boho feel which perfectly suited the stone cottage and gardens of their venue! These two darlings wanted their wedding to have a Sunday family dinner vibe… […]

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: […]

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. […]

Andrew and I wanted to share a post of some of our favorite moments from 2015. We are so thankful for all of love and encouragement of our family, friends and couples we worked with this past year. You made it such a magical one! We travelled to New Zealand, Fiji, Hawaii, Cabo and throughout the […]

We ventured out with Cristie and Grant to capture their engagement shoot at Torrey Pines. It was a perfectly beautiful San Diego afternoon, and we couldn’t have been more thrilled with the soft golden light we found at the top of the cliffs!