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From independently teaching myself marketing and technical skills needed to accomplish widespread audience engagement, I discovered the creative power of digital media that inspired me to start my business, LXN Photography, in 2014.

I developed as a social media marketer by practicing in various mediums including photography, videography, web development, and graphic design. I worked for organizations including Residential Dining, Gaucho Farmer’s Market, Bike Committee, Gaucho Street Dance, MultiCultural Center, Word Magazine, Writing Program, and Nextimage3D. Together these leadership positions have built my confidence to run my business, LXN Photography.

Growing up dancing throughout my life since I was 3 years old, I struggled thinking I needed to fit a mold. As I became more serious about dance in high school, I decided to apply and audition for college's as a dance major. Although I still love dance, the superficial world of being expected to have the perfect body and technique made me feel inadequate.

I was frustrated as a dancer because we were expected to perform other choreographer's work rather than our own. Through photography, I could still be involved with the dance world by photographing concerts while creating my own work. I discovered photography as my favorite medium to express myself while double majoring in Art and Dance and minoring in Professional Writing’s Multimedia Communication track at UC Santa Barbara.

My role as a photographer is to make other people feel and look beautiful. One of my favorite parts about photography is connecting with my clients to allow them to feel comfortable in front of the camera. From developing my business through online platforms and media connections, I am hired to photograph everything from weddings, portraits, to events.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$3,000

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Trash The Dress
Digital Files
Proofs

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,000

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Toning
Trash The Dress
Digital Files
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
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Clare V. Sent on 02/18/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We would gladly hire LXN photography again for any of our special milestones in life!

My husband and I recently hired LXN Photography to have our anniversary photos taken at SF City Hall as majority of our photos are travel photos. Lianna was very accomodating and responsive since day 1. She made sure to communicate with us from the moment I sent an inquiry, up until our photo album was released. She was hands on with everything, she even gave us tips and suggestions on what props we can bring during the shoot to make it more interesting and beautiful.

On the day of our shoot, we ran a little bit behind but they were gracious enough to give us a bit more time to complete our shoot and we never felt rushed. My husband and I are not a fan of being on the limelight, but Lianna was nice and bubbly, she made us very comfortable during our shoot. She made sure to capture the stunning architecture of the City Hall, together with other detailed and artistic shots of us. Lianna also asked us if we had specific photos/poses in mind that we wanted to be captured.

LXN Photography was very professional, they had a family emergency a couple of days prior to our shoot but they drove all the way from LA to SF on a whim to make sure our photoshoot gets done despite the cirumstance. We definitely enjoyed working with Lianna and her fiance Andrew, we felt like we were having our photos taken by our close friends. We would gladly hire LXN photography again as it was a smooth and hassle free shoot, not to mention her rates are one of the best you can find in the bay.

We are ecstatic with our photos, they're timeless and elegant which what we were aiming for. We can't wait to share our photos with our friends and family, we'll definitely show case our beautiful pictures on up coming church wedding next year.

Many thanks again, Lianna and Andrew. We appreciate all your help and thank you for capturing our love and giving us such beautiful photos. Congratulations and best wishes in advance to you both!
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Kelli F. Sent on 08/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer!

My fiancee and I hired Lianna recently as the photographer for our wedding and reception. We’re in our 40’s and neither of us feels particularly photogenic if I’m being honest, let’s just say we usually have mixed feelings on some photographs of ourselves and don’t love being the center of attention in the first place! We wanted the occasion photographed professionally, but weren’t sure what to expect out of it exactly.

What she sent over blew me away though, we love what she did for us and are so incredibly pleased we hired her. The photography package she produced is one of the sweetest, most beautiful representations of those two days that we could ever have hoped for. She captured the best parts of the venue, the details, our friends and family, the feeling of actually being there. I love the photo shoot she did of my new husband and I, there are so many beautiful shots that the problem becomes what to frame or print, they’re all just so good.

She came out with her fiancee, who I believe was also her second shooter that day and the two of them were so easy to work with. I would strongly recommend her to anyone, she has such a good eye and somehow gets the shots she wants without feeling invasive. I barely was aware I was being photographed most of the time.

So yes, you should hire her because she’s a lovely person and extremely talented! We’re in love with our photos!
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Roberta F. Sent on 02/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Bright and beautiful photography!

Lianna is so passionate about photography. She had endless creative ideas to make our engagement shoot fun, personal, and beautifully captured. We enjoyed spending the day with her because she was up for any adventure and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera with the perfect amount of direction. She has an eye for detail and a sweet spirit. We got our photos back quickly and they are exactly what we wanted!
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Lianna Xiaokui Nakashima
Lianna Xiaokui Nakashima
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Growing up dancing throughout my life since I was 3 years old, I struggled thinking I needed to fit a mold. As I became more serious about dance in high school, I decided to apply and audition for colleges as a dance major. Although I still love dance, the superficial world of being expected to have the perfect body and technique made me feel inadequate.

I was frustrated as a dancer because we were expected to perform other choreographers' work rather than our own. Through photography, I could still be involved with the dance world by photographing concerts while creating my own work. I discovered photography as my favorite medium to express myself while double majoring in Art and Dance and minoring in Professional Writing’s Multimedia Communication track at UC Santa Barbara.

From independently teaching myself marketing and technical skills needed to accomplish widespread audience engagement, I discovered the creative power of digital media that inspired me to start my business, LXN Photography, in 2014.

I struggled deciding on my niche because I love photographing portraits, events, macros, food, architecture, and dance equally. Amazingly, weddings combine all of those genres into one! I love capturing every moment of the wedding day from details, candids, to portraits. What I enjoy most about capturing weddings is the variety of experiences, clients, locations, and types of photography involved.

My role as a photographer is to make other people feel and look beautiful. One of my favorite parts about photography is connecting with my clients to allow them to feel comfortable in front of the camera. From developing my business through online platforms and media connections, I am have photographed over 100 weddings.

FAQ

What 3 adjectives would you use to describe yourself?

Energetic. Self-Driven. Warmhearted.

What 3 words best describe your photography?

Authentic. Dreamy. Romantic.

How long have you been photographing?

My father is a professional photographer so I was fortunate enough to inherit his "hand-me-downs" when I was a kid. Now I never go anywhere without my camera!

What inspired your business name?

My name is an integral part of my identity. I wanted to incorporate my name in a more succinct and visually stunning way through my business name and logo.

My middle name, Xiaokui, reminds me of my origins from a small orphanage in China where my parents adopted me from as a six-month old baby. I inherited my last name, Nakashima, from my father who grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii as a Japanese-American. ​

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LXN Photography frequently asked questions

LXN Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Trash The Dress
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
LXN Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Toning
  • Trash The Dress
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Proofs
LXN Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
LXN Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
LXN Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
LXN 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.
LXN Photography currently offers 1 offer promotion for wedding services.

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