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About

A Southern California husband and wife photography duo. A little about us; we have been capturing the beauty of weddings together since we got married.

We are best friends and lovers, and together we share a passion for people and their stories. We are so privileged to spend our days working with couples, learning about their journey and making their story come alive on one of the most significant days of their lives!

Marriage is honestly one of the most beautiful things and we love everything that it stands for. We pour our whole heart into our images and hope that they can be a real, lasting and honest record of your sweetest moments together.

We’re huge lovers of the outdoors, good food, new cultures, last minute roadtrips and relationships. And we would love nothing more than to be a part of the biggest adventure of your life.

Lets hang out.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Dear Lovers

Cassie
Cassie Sent on 03/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Ethereal photos from two amazing photographers

When we found Anna & Andrew, we had planned for a small San Diego elopement, but weeks before the wedding, plans had to drastically change (COVID). We had decided to get married in a different state, Arizona. Which meant in ~2 weeks notice we had to change all of our plans. Except for our photographers, Dear Lovers. We had only hoped they would agree to still photograph our day because of how much we loved their work. We were beyond grateful that they agreed and came to Sedona for our new elopement, and when it came to our wedding day we were even more grateful to them. They made us feel comfortable, and confident. Every time they took a photo we felt like ourselves, which was important to us. I would recommended Dear Lovers Photography just based on how easy it was to work with them.

When we got our photos back, they were everything and more. We found Anna & Andrew on instagram, loving the film photography. The light, airy, timeless and romantic style, that's what we loved and wanted, and that was exactly what they captured for us. In a word their photos are ethereal. We feel lucky to have such amazing photos to cherish forever.
Annise
Annise Sent on 02/02/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Dear Lovers made my wedding dreams come true

Dear Lovers (Anna & Andrew) are hands down the BEST wedding photographers you can buy. My search for a wedding photography vendor began & ended with Dear Lovers. I knew right away from their timeless & beautifully romantic photography displayed on their website portfolio that they were the perfect match for my wedding.
When I had my first phone call with Andrew, I was so pleased & comforted how Andrew was able to break down the answers to all my questions & concerns. Andrew & Anna are so patient & kind, they honestly feel like you've known them for years whenever you are in their presence. Our ceremony wedding was simple & intimate, no chairs, no signage, no flower arrangements, just us & nature. After our ceremony, we drove over to my parent's backyard for our outside/indoor reception. I feel so humbled every time I look at my wedding photos because Andrew & Anna did a perfect job tieing in the intimacy in our photos from the ceremony to the simple backyard reception. Today, Dear Lovers remain our to-go photographers for whenever my husband & I have life events we want to be captured.
G
Grace Sent on 04/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Photographers Ever!!!

My husband and I had the honor of having Dear Lovers Photography (Anna & Andrew) capture our wedding in September 2019. I found them on Instagram in early 2018...and absolutely fell in love with their work. I knew that I wanted them to capture our wedding. Not being located in SD, we were unable to meet them in person but we were able to meet them through FaceTime. As we were talking with them and getting to know them, I knew that it was a perfect match. My husband and I did not hesitate at all after the call that we wanted to book them RIGHT away! It was the best decision we ever made. Anna and Andrew are the sweetest couple photographers ever, and it was such a joy to work with them. They are literally the dream team... they made us feel so comfortable in front of the cameras both in our engagement session and the wedding day. They are so professional and prompt to respond. They answered all my little questions I had throughout the whole planning stage, and I so appreciate that because it really kept me at ease that I had them on our team and knew they were on our side. Anna and Andrew absolutely captured our wedding day so beautifully. looking through the gallery... we were able to re-live our wedding day and have absolutely no regrets. We would choose Anna and Andrew 1000 times over and over again. They made our wedding day so much more special as we had them on our team. They are not only so talented, but they are the sweetest people ever! One thing I so appreciate about them and their business... is not only the amazing work they produce but is the freindship and relationship we created in the process of it all. They will always a hold a dear place in our hearts.. and we couldn't be more happy and thrilled they were a part of our special day. Anna and Andrew, we love you both so much and hope to work with you in the future! If you are looking for a wedding photographer, I highly highly recommend Dear Lovers Photography!!
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 12/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and Classic Film Photography

Anna and Andrew are absolutely the best! I would recommend them to anyone looking for beautiful, classic, and timeless film photography!!

We had the most amazing experience with them over the past year. They photographed our engagement shoot in California and our wedding in Vermont. I can remember our first call with them, last February, and after speaking with them for just 30 minutes, we knew we had to use them! We just clicked!

They are both so kind, fun to be around, and had us constantly laughing throughout the day. Andrew and Anna both have an incredible eye for catching natural light in photos, and they helped to guide us to make the photos feel so natural, comfortable, and easy. We truly had the best experience with them. They were so organized throughout the entire process and made sure to capture every picture that we had mapped out beforehand.

Our photos are so beautiful as a result of the immense time and care that these two put into their work. We were looking for classic and timeless photography to capture the natural beauty of the Vermont scenery and the formal garden at our wedding venue. They have far surpassed our expectations, and we are so in love with all of the photography!!

Anna and Andrew are truly the best at what they do, and we are so happy that they were a part of our wedding!!! Thank you Anna and Andrew!!
T
Toni Sent on 09/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Timeless & Perfect

After we had got engaged, we took some time to start wedding planning. I had seen dear lovers work about a year ago via a friend of mine's wedding. I was inspired by their photos and knew it would be those pictures that would create the memories that would recreate our special day for years to come. Not to mention that they were so timeless and elegant, unlike many of the photographers often recommended by venues and wedding planners during the stages of planning.
Anna and Andrew met us a few months before our wedding when we traveled from New Jersey to San Deigo. We met them at a local coffee shop where they showed us samples of their work and even sweet Anna gave me the most delicious chocolate ever. We instantly felt a connection to them and knew we had to book.

Anna & Andrew made the day of super easy and all about us. They were funny, sweet, organized and makes you feel like you’ve been friends a long time. Most importantly, their work speaks for itself. Our pictures are amazing; just what I had hoped for and more. I cried scrolling through them the first 100 times reliving our perfect day. I would highly recommend Anna and Andrew to anyone who wants to invest in their future photos. To us, it was the most important and best decision we made for our wedding. Anna & Andrew, thank you a million times.
C
Chelsea Sent on 08/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Dani- Dearlovers (Married 6/15/19)

Dani was one of the first vendors I hired a year and a half ago. We met for coffee and I knew right away I wanted to be alongside us on our wedding day. She’s the sweetest and most professional photographer and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to shoot the most special day of our lives!!! HIGHLY recommend her and lucky we locked her down!
Paige
Paige Sent on 06/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

We love Dani!

I can't imagine having anyone else alongside us on our wedding day!! Hiring the right photographer was so important to me that it was my top-priority vendor. Dani is talented, confident, and calm. Her pleasant, calm demeanor on such a chaotic, high-energy day was so appreciated, and I will be forever grateful for her. She knows exactly what she is doing, and I did not have to worry about a thing. Not only did Dani impress me with her insanely beautiful talent, but with her professionalism as well. She is always prompt at returning emails, prepared with all forms needed for shot lists, photo shoot tips, etc, while also being extremely personable and genuine. Our wedding photos are absolutely STUNNING, and I am beaming with joy as I look at the full, dreamy gallery again for probably the 74th time and we only got married a month ago! :) Dani is the ultimate wedding film photographer for classic, timeless photos of your biggest day, while also being sure to cater to each couple by capturing their authentic and unique love for one another.
Christine
Christine Sent on 06/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Dear Lovers Photography is the best!!

My husband and I hired Anna & Andrew from Dear Lovers for our engagement shoot and wedding day. I love the look of bright, airy and romantic film photography so I was immediately drawn to their work. Overall, we had a wonderful experience working with them! Anna and Andrew are so nice and were very responsive to our emails throughout the entire process. I also appreciated how flexible they were about traveling for our engagement shoot (we did it at Big Sur!). They did an amazing job making us feel comfortable during our engagement shoot & wedding day and they made us look GOOD! They know all the right poses to make you look the best. They are so talented and their work speaks for itself! Highly recommend!!
Brittney
Brittney Sent on 11/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning Engagement and Wedding Photos

Dani from Dear Lovers Photography is not only the sweetest but takes gorgeous photos. When I was looking for a photographer for our wedding, she was the only one I reached out to who wanted to meet my fiancé and I to get to know us before making our final decision.

She was super helpful and responsive throughout the whole process from scheduling the engagement shoot to last minute questions prior to the wedding. She brought a second photographer, James, the day of the wedding. They were so easy to work with and captured the day beautifully.

I would recommend Dani and Dear Lovers Photography to anyone and will definitely use them again for my own photography needs in the future.
B
Brittni Sent on 03/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We decided to use Anna and Andrew from Dear Lovers Photography after I met them at the bridal bazaar with my mom. Their work was our favorite even after seeing so many that day! Anna and Andrew took so much time helping us plan our wardrobe for our engagement shoot and met with us to get coffee to talk about the feel that we wanted for our wedding day. They were even an integral part in getting our wedding day timeline together! My husband did not want to do a "first look" (he wanted to see me for the first time walking down the eisle). This made our wedding day timeline extremely tight for getting photos in before the sun set! Anna and Andrew were extremely professional on the day of our wedding and helped everyone stay on top of the schedule so that we could get family portraits that we wanted to capture. We have gotten so many compliments on our engagement photos that are framed in our homes! We were also thrilled with our wedding photos! I have been looking through them and trying to pick a few favorites to frame but every single photo is perfect! They even gave us the film prints in a wooden keepsake box so that we could have tangible copies of our memories for years to come. I would highly recommend Anna and Andrew from Dear Lovers! They are extremely talented and all-around great people! We will definitely be looking to them to document future family milestones :)
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Tammy Vittone Makeup Tammy Vittone Makeup Wedding Hair & Makeup

Dear Lovers Photography was a pleasure to work with and provided our clients with amazing images for their special day. I look forward to working with them in the future.

Silhouette Event Planning and Design Silhouette Event Planning and Design Wedding Planners

Dear Lovers produces dreamy photos that all look like they belong in a magazine! I highly recommend this dream team! April Silhouette Event Planning and Design

Solace Weddings Solace Weddings Wedding Videographers

A great company to work with. We highly recommend. Thank you Solace Weddings LLC

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Dear Lovers frequently asked questions

Dear Lovers includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Dear Lovers includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Dear Lovers offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Dear Lovers offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Dear Lovers offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Dear Lovers is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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