Love is Magic Photography

ORANGE COUNTY Wedding Photographer

candid photos of the real love stuff
captured in the most magical and meaningful way

fun  emotional  magical

Orange County wedding photographer

A luxury experience from prep to party

For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a storyteller. I spent my youth at the cinema with my Dad every weekend. And when we weren't having a Noir marathon, we were people watching and playing that game where you get points for spotting Neo or Trinity in a crowd. But I digress. I was raised on the cinema and inspired by it, so I bring that magic and wonder into everything I photograph. 

Capturing a couples’ wedding day is like meeting them inside of a romance movie. I get a glimpse into your life and I’m honored to creatively capture your connection, your vibrance, your world.

I believe that great photos come from building an awesome relationship with couples. I want to capture real laughter and raw emotion, not cookie-cutter, overly posed wedding photos, because real love is about so much more than that.

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Chanelle

Owner & Photographer

Orange County
Wedding Photographer

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working with Chanelle was so much fun and unbelievably relaxed.

- Alana + Scott

We were worried that photogaraphy would be overly professional and it would be boring... so glad we were wrong!

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I personally was nervous about not knowing how to pose and looking awkward in photos but Chanelle’s such a friendly and approachable person. She gave great direction when it came to posing. We felt very comfortable being ourselves in front of the camera with her. She really went above and beyond our expectations capturing the wide range of emotions throughout the wedding.

Jessica + Omar

beyond our expectations

From beginning to end, She answered every question. Always quick to respond. Provided details of the process, and insight to make my wedding as special as can be. She made my entire family comfortable. She went above and beyond and all the wedding photos are perfect, gorgeous and incredible. She captured each special moments, from rehearsal, to both bride and groom sides, to the ceremony and reception. Her skills made my wedding very memorable.

Virginia + Mike

made my entire family comfortable

We could never have anticipated just how incredible our experience would be. Chanelle was more than just a wedding photographer; she became a storyteller, a confidante, and an artist devoted to framing our love in the most captivating way. But what was most impressive was her innate ability to make us feel comfortable and cherished in front of the camera. She didn’t just stage photos; she orchestrated moments. Every photo was a masterpiece. She captures not just your photo but your essence.

Jose + Aimee

innate ability to make us feel comfortable

LOVE IS MAGIC!!! Chanelle made our wedding the most magical experience ever, she and her team went beyond mere passive photography and cinematography and went the extra 100 miles to create special moments and memories throughout the whole wedding, from getting ready all the way through the reception. 11/10 would recommend to anyone.

Kayvon + Lisa

the most magical experience

Even though we had some hiccups with the snow melting before we got up there, she worked her magic and got us some amazing shots! Her communication throughout our entire experience was great and we always felt like a priority. Our wedding photos came out so beautiful and I can't stop looking at them! We would highly, highly recommend and will definitely be using her for any future shoots like maternity or baby pictures :)

Sarah + Brandon

WE ALWAYS FELT LIKE A PRIORITY

We are so in love with our photos, and she truly worked miracles as the weather was not our best friend that day. But Chanelle worked her magic and took the most beautiful images. She is very flexible and professional. She takes the time to get to know you as a couple, and leading up to the wedding she will make sure to contact you to create a timeline to make sure she does not miss any special moments that you'll surely want photographed. We highly recommend her!!

Rosalie + Javier

truly worked miracles

Best wedding photographer ever! Having an experienced and enthusiastic person to listen to my ideas and help refine them was invaluable. On the day of the wedding, she was professional, kind to extended family members, had great suggestions for lighting and poses. She made me and my husband feel at ease and captured the mood of our day perfectly. When we first talked, she told me she would help me stick to my schedule and be my biggest cheerleader that day. She did all that and more! 

Sarah + Brandon

easily the best decision i made

we're going to laugh alot

The Ranch Laguna Beach weddings offfers gorgeous scenery, a unique ceremony site, and the indoor outdoor reception. The Ranch Laguna Beach is one of my favorite Orange County Wedding venues!

the Ranch Laguna Beach Wedding

Orange County is hands down my favorite place to photograph in So Cal! Known for its theme parks and surf beaches, it has some of the best sunset photo shoot locations. You won't be disappointed!

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The San Clemente Shore wedding venue, where classic charm meets coastal elegance nestled atop the stunning cliffs of San Clemente, in Orange County.

San Clemente shore Wedding

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When you look back at your wedding album in 5, 10, and 20 years, I want you to remember the way your arms wrap around each other every time you stood near. And the way you laugh with your whole body at an inside joke, only you two share. Experiencing these moments myself helped shape the way I feel emotions need to be captured on a wedding day. 

Wedding experience

head to my Experience page to find out how I'll make your dream wedding a reality!


Photo + Video

Weddings

I'm a big fan of engagement sessions because they allow you to get comfortable in front of the camera. This session will make a HUGE impact on how the wedding flows. I’ll arrive already knowing how you interact, what your best poses are and how to photograph you in a genuine way! You will feel like such a pro on your big day because of the great practice you had during your engagement session! 


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There’s something magical about gifs, they remind me of the moving paintings in Harry Potter. 

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