Hey! My name is Jonathan
I am a Los Angeles based wedding photographer and available worldwide.
I'll get straight to the point: The very last thing I want is for you to think of your experience with me as a "photoshoot." I think that posed “prom” photos are utterly unoriginal and fail to capture anything truly unique about you or your partner. After all, you’re not actors pretending to be “in love,” so why should your images reflect that? Ultimately, your photos should serve as a reminder of why you fell in love in the first place — that is what we’re celebrating.
My approach...
Aside from group photos, my approach is entirely documentary. My couples have always trusted me to capture the most authentic versions of themselves. The moments I capture are moments that you’ll create entirely on your own throughout the day. I will ensure nothing feels forced or contrived. More than anything, I’m just there as a bystander and a friend.
Like any great photo, when you look at one of your images, you’ll be brought back to that moment and you’ll remember exactly what you were feeling. As life happens, revisiting these cherished moments will hopefully reignite those feelings and help remind you of the profound value of your relationship.
Our Relationship...
The relationship with your wedding photographer should never be forced, so I am not going to try to break the ice with you by posting a list of non-photo related likes and dislikes in an attempt to find some common ground between us. Realistically speaking, you’re not going to hire me simply because we both "can't live without Mexican street tacos" and we both "love the color green." Am I right? The reason for hiring me should be the work itself before anything else, so if you love what you see on this site, then I propose we get to know all those fun facts about each other in person. The degree to which we get to know each other throughout our time together and even after your wedding is entirely up to you.
From beginning to end, I will always be your main point of contact as well as the one delivering and editing all of your valuable content. With that said, you should know that I do not run a faceless wedding photography factory that churns out more than a hundred weddings per year with multiple associate photographers and videographers. I also do not outsource or automate editing in any way. Aside from one associate and a couple second shooters, it’s really is just me running the show.
All of my former clients have trusted me implicitly with their wedding and portrait photography. I'm still close with many of them today and I could not be more grateful for those relationships.
My promise to you...
During our sessions, I promise never to tell you when to laugh, where to look or how to react. That is not the memory you want when you look at your images. During our time together, focus less on me and the camera and draw your attention on all the things you love about your partner.
Think about the things that bring you both closer. What amazing memories do you both have? What does your partner do to make you laugh? What exciting adventures await on the horizon? Focus on these things and I promise you will absolutely love the experience and the results.
Always know that I will step in if something doesn't look right.
Testimonials
meishya & brandon
We are thrilled with our wedding photographs!! Family and friends have told me they are the best wedding photos they've ever seen. One person who doesn't even like wedding photos told me he loved Jonathan's photographs. Others who weren't even at the wedding have told me the photos made them feel like they were there.
We also really liked his unique approach to the Beloved (engagement) session, which, amidst the stresses of wedding planning, gave me and my husband quality time to honestly connect with each other and celebrate our relationship and our future, and as a result, made for truly candid and meaningful photographs!
As for Jonathan himself, he is very professional, prompt, responsive and always fully prepared. He is also one of the nicest guys I've met - laid back, down to earth, and such a pleasure to work with. I can't recommend Jonathan highly enough!!
Beth & nick
We hired Jonathan to do a beloved (engagement) shoot and to capture our wedding. We are so, so happy with the images from both! He has a special talent for capturing action and emotion as they occur in the moment, rather than contriving them and snapping away, which anyone with an expensive camera could do.
What you get from Jonathan will be truly special. He will get those moments you want to remember. When I was reviewing his portfolio online, some of the photos actually brought tears to my eyes. All of the brides looked so beautiful because of the happiness and love he captured in their expressions, their body language, etc.
I was SO overwhelmed and busy that I felt so blessed to have someone so on time, on his game and not phased by what was going on at all. There was a plenty of chaos, I was all over the place, but he set up his shots, he worked around the lighting and he was just so pleasant!
I cannot recommend him highly enough!
lauren & ramon
Jonathan did an incredible job capturing our wedding! He completely listened to the type of photos my husband and I wanted. We were absolutely thrilled with the results! He captured each special moment and each photo encapsulated the emotions that ran throughout the wedding. From the beginning of the day to the end of the night - when everyone was definitely letting loose - you could see the efforts he took with each photo. I never felt like I was being asked to do anything. He just seemed to always be in the right position for whatever was happening. I honestly don't remember seeing him for half of the wedding, but somehow he got every shot!
We wanted a documentary style to our photos and Jonathan's work is absolutely beautiful. He captured all the key elements of the night, along with some hilarious and sweet moments that we didn't see.
Like others have mentioned, his approach and style is very journalistic and, in my opinion, a step above the quality I've seen from other photographers. I'd recommend him to anyone!
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