WHATEVER YOUR FLAVOR, PULL UP A SEAT

(Chai, matcha, or iced coffee, we’ve got all day)

Steam swirling up from a freshly brewed cup of coffee. The curtains dancing lazily as a light breeze comes through. A gentle kiss on your forehead, a soft hand on the small of your back. 

Sometimes the greatest beauty is found in the smallest, fleeting moments. Glimpses into the everyday and what it’s like to be in this season of life. 

To experience love in all its forms as you write your story. 

And just like the steam disappearing into the air, it can all come and go so quickly. One minute you’re dashing hand-in-hand through the rain to the car, laughing so hard you can’t breathe, wondering if this is what true love feels like. And the next, you’re reading your vows and trying your hardest not to cry. And then there’s the pitter-patter of tiny feet running down the hallway. 

We can’t freeze time, but maybe just this once, let’s document it and turn it into something tangible. Memories in your heart and in your hands. 

YES PLEASE, LET’S DO IT

HEY CUTIES, I’M LORI!

Your Elopement & Lifestyle Photographer from Long Beach, California

My top two love languages are quality time and acts of service, so it’s pretty sweet that my “job” is now hanging out with the most awesome humans and helping them preserve their memories through photography. Even though I took my time getting here, from studying Biology in college to completing my Master of Public Health, then navigating the corporate world, I bet 8-year-old Lori would be pretty dang proud!

There’s just something so special about creating these tangible memories for people to hold on to and pass down. 

Like time capsules we can open again and again, and feel it all over again.

So many things inspire me, but hand on heart, it's always you, and all my wonderful clients, who inspire me most. I get a front-row seat to your story and witness your connection first-hand, but I also love taking a step back, so you have all the space to simply be yourselves. That's what lets me experience and capture what it's like to be in your world, and let it all unfold as organically as possible.

And then when I get an email or text from a client after sending them their gallery, and they’re crying those happy tears, that right there is the moment that reminds me why I do this. That’s the most fulfilling part of it all. 

xo Lori

My top two love languages are quality time and acts of service, so it’s pretty sweet that my “job” is now hanging out with the most awesome humans and helping them preserve their memories through photography. Even though I took my time getting here, from studying Biology in college to completing my Master of Public Health, then navigating the corporate world, I bet 8-year-old Lori would be pretty dang proud!

There’s just something so special about creating these tangible memories for people to hold on to and pass down. 

Like time capsules we can open again and again, and feel it all over again.

So many things inspire me, but hand on heart, it's always you, and all my wonderful clients, who inspire me most. I get a front-row seat to your story and witness your connection first-hand, but I also love taking a step back, so you have all the space to simply be yourselves. That's what lets me experience and capture what it's like to be in your world, and let it all unfold as organically as possible.

And then when I get an email or text from a client after sending them their gallery, and they’re crying those happy tears, that right there is the moment that reminds me why I do this. That’s the most fulfilling part of it all. 

DON’T WORRY, THERE’LL NEVER BE A DULL MOMENT

Until we get to vibe and hang out in real life properly, here’s a bunch of random fun facts that just about sum me up. 

  • Married to my best friend (and also, unofficially, to chapstick). Although Brian and I started as friends, he is the most easygoing, silly, loving man I’ve ever met, and I couldn’t imagine life without him… or chapstick. I have a tube in ALL places at ALL times.  

  • Forget chocolate. Give me all the sour, fruity candy, please! Skittles, Starburst, Sour Patch Kids, Peach Rings… just roll up in your van and I’ll jump straight in, LOL. 

  • Furry animals have me in a chokehold. Especially my long-haired cat, Han Solo, who’s scared of the rain and plays fetch like a dog. Cats, dogs, chickens, rats… I’ve had so many animals growing up!

  • Cannot do a cartwheel to save my life. Even though exercising and working out is a huge part of my life. 

  • Monica and Chandler, anyone? I could watch Friends on repeat, 24/7/365. But I’ll change it up with Dateline or a sappy Hallmark movie now and then. Also obsessed with Shark Week!!

  • My online cart is always full. Yep, I’ll browse online a ton and add all the things to my overflowing cart, but will literally almost never buy anything. 

  • A musical omnivore. I love listening to ALL kinds of music, everything from country and hip hop to classical, pop, alternative, rock, EDM… 

  • Total homebody at heart. But I also DREAM of traveling. Pretty much all of Europe, Japan, and many, many more are on my travel bucket list. 

BUT HEY, THEY PROBABLY KNOW ME BETTER?

Let’s be real, we’re all here for the unfiltered truth, right? So, I mustered up the courage to ask three people who know me inside out to describe me in 10 words or less. 

And yes, I thought I’d leave Brian, my hubby, off the hook, haha!

Jen
My BFF from when we worked as restaurant servers together in San Diego over 20 years ago. 

“Authentic, artistic, adventurous, thoughtful, warm, generous, loyal, intentional, genuine, welcoming.”

Amanda
My bestie since 8th grade, who lives only 1 mile away from me because we’re glued at the hip.

“Kind, gracious, authentic, inclusive, optimistic, intelligent, lovable, positive, jovial, easygoing.”

Cynthia
My sister, who’s supported me my entire life (even when I was “the annoying little sister”).

“Patient, kind, wise, fun, selfless, dependable, thoughtful, generous, creative, silly.”

Aww, this gives me all the feels! No bribes were involved, though, I promise. 

ENOUGH RAMBLING FROM ME. 
YOUR TURN.

Now that you know my biggest soft spots (Skittles and little furries),
I’d love to get to know you and create space for you to simply be. 

TELL ME YOUR STORY 💛