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Welcome! First off, congratulations on getting engaged! I am a luxury wedding photographer in Southern California, I specialize in timeless moments that capture the essence of your moments. I have a genuine passion for storytelling with my images and creating a legacy to be shared for years to come. With over a decade of experience, I'm dedicated to delivering breath taking images that evoke emotion and show your loved ones in the most flattering way.

I specialize in both film and digital photography, my discovery of film changed the way I viewed my work by encouraging me to slow down and be more deliberate. This thoughtful approach is what encourages me to continue to be creative and not miss any “small” moments. My love of film also springs from the way it captures color, light, texture, and nostalgia. Paired with digital, each gallery is filled with romantic images that stand the test of time! Please get in contact with me! I'd love to get to know you!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Matted Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date

Reviews of Lisa Riley Photography

Tina
Tina Sent on 08/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding photographer

We hired Lisa as our wedding photographer and could not have been happier with the result. Lisa is very easy to work with and has a great eye for art. She directs you through poses and makes getting photographed a great experience. She helped us plan for the day and delivered gorgeous photos of our wedding day. Lisa is professional, on time, and helped us both feel relaxed during our wedding. She kept us on an agenda and Im so glad she did because the result was pure magic. She is worth every penny and we couldn't have asked for a better photographer for our special day. Thank you so much Lisa & Alyssa for your time and effort on our wedding. We absolutely loved your work!
Tina & Diego
J
Jacquelyn Sent on 02/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further for a wedding photographer!

Lisa Riley was an absolute DREAM to work with. We hired Lisa based on a recommendation from a friend. Lisa shot our engagement session and made sure that my husband and I were comfortable and coached. It was incredibly helpful to have someone with Lisa's experience to walk us through how to pose, etc. When it came to our wedding, Lisa was my rock! She helped me feel so calm and supported on our day and we relied on her day-of expertise. I appreciated her upmost professionalism and ability to manage PEOPLE because let's face it...weddings are stressful and the actual day is about managing people's emotions. I wanted a photographer who wasn't shy to direct my wedding crew. Lisa's photography is next level and we are so happy to have these beautiful photos to share with our family for decades to come.
Sally
Sally Sent on 09/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further, Lisa is truly the BEST out there

If you are looking for someone AMAZING for your big day, truly look no further, Lisa is by far the BEST there is. She is extremely passionate about what she does, she is extremely experienced, professional, she becomes a friend and above all she is so much fun! She listens to your vision, gives amazing guidance, and makes you feel like the most comfortable person in the world in front of that camera. My wedding photos turned out to be more spectacular than I could have every imagined, and I will be forever grateful that I made the decision to have her as my photographer. Thank you so much for everything Lisa!!!!
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Rozelynn Sent on 11/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Rozelynn (Mother of the bride)

Lisa Riley Photography was truly the best choice! She has photographed my daughter for college senior pictures and her wedding at The Grand Tradition. I love her ability to capture natural light and natural expressions. Lisa is joyful and a pleasure to work with. Thank you for all of the beautiful pictures!

I would recommend an engagement session, so couple and photographer can bond and get to know each other really well.
MICHELLE
Michelle Sent on 09/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating
From the moment we interviewed Lisa we knew she was going to be our wedding photographer. She was responsive, INCREDIBLY detail-oriented, and is so obviously passionate about our work. Lisa knows the answers to questions you haven't even asked. She went ABOVE AND BEYOND at every step. Oh, and the pictures are fabulous too... ;D She will make your vision happen. Would hire her again without hesitation.
Tim
Tim Sent on 06/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Lisa came highly recommended from a friend of mine who got married last year. While I did look into other photographers for our wedding we made the decision to go with Lisa.... and we are SO GLAD we did! My wife and I got married on 6/1/2018 and Lisa was right alongside of us to capture the best moments. She had a team of 3 and they hustled! Lisa directed her crew perfectly and the whole experience was great. Pricing was really reasonable and the service was outstanding. If you’re looking for a photographer for your big day pleaaaaaaaaaase look no further. You’ll be stoked with Lisa!
K
Kimberly Sent on 06/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Lisa is fabulous!! I feel so lucky to have found her! I wanted to meet with a few photographers to make sure and find one that I clicked with and felt comfortable around since they play such a big part of our special day... and I'll just say I was not disappointed! From day one she was nothing but professional and helpful-always on top of things and very responsive!! She did our engagement photo shoot as well and we have been so impressed by her work and LOVE all of the photos we've seen so far!! Thank you Lisa, you're amazing and made our special day even more special!
J
Joyce Sent on 07/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We booked Lisa for our engagement shoot in a rustic-romantic tree house. Lisa and her assistant were easy to work with and lovely to be around throughout the engagement shoot. Lisa is such a talented photographer and creates beautiful photos with perfect lighting. Most importantly, she helped us feel comfortable behind the camera..no awkward/fake smiles here! We highly recommend Lisa for enagagement/wedding photos and are so happy with how our photos came out :) Thank you, Lisa!
G
Gabrielle Sent on 06/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Lisa was such a professional: flexible, thoughtful, great pictures. She was easy to get in contact with, easy to talk to, affordable, and we loved our pictures. Great value and easy - exactly what we hoped for. Thanks Lisa!
P
Pary Sent on 02/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
If you're looking for someone who is affordable and flexible, book Lisa Riley now! I thought I was going to have a hard time finding a photographer who's willing to travel and photograph for an hour. Luckily, I found Lisa through Instagram and fell in love with her work. She's quick with replying to all of her emails. She was super patient and understanding when we were running late. She even stayed a lot longer than we had originally booked for. You can tell she loves what she do and her talent and creativeness translate onto the beautiful photos.
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Awards

12
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Tulle + Lace Events Tulle + Lace Events Wedding Planners

Love the way Lisa uses natural light. Her photos are stunning. And I so appreciate how she always makes sure to capture all the details of the wedding day. She's there hustling all day and night to get the sweet and fun photos as well as those decor and details you may have forgotten to appreciate on your special day. Lisa's work is just as beautiful as her personality!

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Lisa Riley Photography frequently asked questions

Lisa Riley Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Lisa Riley Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
Lisa Riley Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Lisa Riley Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Lisa Riley Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
Lisa Riley Photography 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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