Welcome to your story

capturing the little moments that show you

There are so many special moments in a relationship that contribute to your journey together.  As a photographer, I believe that every moment spent with each other is precious and should be cherished (or maybe that's just the romantic in me). When you look back on your time together, it should be with nostalgia and fondness, and I'm here to capture all of those special moments along  the way.

Hi, I'm Renata

A non-traditional photographer serving the nostalgic, fun-loving, & romantic-at-heart

I've always had a fascination with storytelling. I love looking back at old albums and photos, feeling the sense of nostalgia come over me and taking trips down memory lane with the loved ones in each photograph.

My photographs don't just tell a story--they tell your story. I want you to look back on these images five years from now, or even ten years from now, and see you and your partner's journey together unfold before your eyes; to tell your love story through detailed, heartwarming, and nostalgic photos.

I believe that all of your moments together are special, and deserve to be captured in telling your love's  journey.

MORE ABOUT my approach

Telling your story

one moment at a time

MORE ABOUT Me

My approach is very intuitive and fun-loving. I like to keep communication as open as possible, and provide any and all insight to the questions you may have regarding how we will go about things; after all, you are the most important part of this entire process! Need help picking out an outfit for the shoot? Send me some pics, and I'll help you out!

I want your photos to be as true and authentic to yourselves as they can possibly be. We're not here for the prom-esque, "smile and say cheeese" energy! While I will give you direction in regard to posing, my aim is that you both feel comfortable and fired up in our time together. Your photos should represent you as a couple, and not feel static and cookie-cutter. If you feel any insecurities, or are uncomfortable in any way, don't hesitate to let me know!

capturing the Nostalgic &  Romantic-at-heart

Southern California • Worldwide

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Because all of your moments together are important pieces of your journey

Story

I look for the little moments of connection between two people, because ultimately these are  what contribute to telling a story; every little detail,  the way they kiss the corner of your lips. Every time their hand brushes yours, or each time they look at you with that one look that makes the world fall away around you (I know, sooo cheesy, right? But true!).

So why wait to capture all of the days, hours, and minutes worth of love you've spent together? Your love story is yours to tell, and I'm here to soak it all in and use of these moments of connection to tell that story; your story, your journey together.

DELIVERING THE UNEXPECTED

Who says you need a good reason to get dolled up and have a photo shoot?? Perfect for any occasion, from date night, to holidays, or just because you freaking want to! Let's hang out, take some cool pics, and make some magic!



invest in the moment

Lifestyle

Includes:
- up to 1.5 hours of shoot time
- up to 30 high-res images, a mix of color and B&W 
- Private online gallery & print release

starts at $300

You can never put a price on an image, each moment only happens once. 

invest in the

Moment

Whether it's your anniversary, you're expecting, or you recently got engaged and can't wait to tell everyone you know, all of these milestones are a big part of your story. So let's add another special moment to your album and cherish these steps in your journey together



Milestone

Includes:
- up to 2 hours of shoot time
- up to 40 high-res images, a mix of color and B&W   
- Private online gallery & print release

starts at $400

invest in the moment

You can never put a price on an image, each moment only happens once. 

invest in the

Moment

Sometimes you don't need the big venue, the finest food, the fanciest dress, or the 100+ guest list. Under all the bells and whistles, it's solely about you and the person you love, committing the rest of your lives to each other. Lets spend the day celebrating your love and your journey through life together.

Celebrate

Includes:
- up to 3 hours of shoot time
- up to 50 high-res images, a mix of color and B&W 
- Private online gallery & print release

starts at $1,200

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You can never put a price on an image, each moment only happens once. 

invest in the

Moment

let's do this!

Kind Words

“Working with Renata was fantastic. She was on time, responded in a well amount of time, and the photos came out great! We were very comfortable working with her, she made us feel welcome; and we were pleasantly surprised with the fact that she was willing to get dirty working in various spots of our location to get the good photo! We feel very happy knowing that the photos were taken in good hands, and appreciate the work very much. Renata was able to make our engagement so much easier.”

Greg & Danielle

“If you are looking for a wonderful photographer to capture your special moments, then you won’t go wrong with Renata!! It was an absolute joy working with her! She was very professional and let us know what to expect when it came to the day of the shoot. Renata was reassuring, constantly made sure we were comfortable, and answered any questions we had with a smile. Every single photo we got back from her depicted the love between my boyfriend and I. I cannot describe just how in love I am with these photographs; they will always be something I treasure very deeply.”

Maddie & Tony

“Renata was amazing to work with! She easily explained her vision for certain shots, and made us feel very comfortable throughout the shoot. Renata was very receptive to how we were feeling as a couple, and was able to move the energy and keep the momentum going. She clearly communicated with us throughout every step of the process, and even went out of her way to include us in scoping out the perfect spots in person before our shoot. We are so happy to have these beautiful photos that we love. I know we will be doing another session with Renata in the future.”

Victoria & Michael

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