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About

Love Story Photography* strives to tell the natural, intimate and beautiful visual story of your big day! Whether it's an intimate elopement or a traditional wedding, we're there to capture the laughter, smiles, giggles, hugs and true love. We are committed to photographing the real, candid, and in-between moments! Our photography style has a blend of fun & freshness for younger couples and timelessness for other generations.

We're happy to be a part of your adventure in Southern California, the Central Coast and destination locations too. Some favorite locations & cities include: Malibu, Laguna, Temecula, San Diego, Riverside, Redlands, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear Lake.

The owners - Alan & Heidi – are slightly silly people that are passionate about making a wonderful experience for you two. They are both hopelessly addicted to caffeine, love to be outside and are still dating one another after 20 years together. Oh, they're dog and cat people too!

Experience

The Love Story team is dedicated to producing pictures that are unique to you and your partner and their particular approach has led to hundreds of delighted clients. As experienced wedding photographers, their artistic eye and attention to detail help capture the inherent & authentic spirit of your beautiful day. Weddings, elopements, or engagements, big or little ceremonies, bride & groom, LGBTQ - we're here to make the day beautifully awesome for you!

Services Offered

Love Story Photography offers a wide variety of packages so you can pick one that's just perfect for your wedding! You can easily customize one of the Collection Packages to get exactly what you're looking for at an affordable price too.

The photographers on staff are versatile, experienced and will help make your big day go smoothly. Your high-resolution images will be available to you as digital files, prints, albums and much more. Love Story Photography also offers the following services:

  • Complete Wedding coverage
  • Elopement Planning
  • Engagement Sessions
  • Multiple Locations
  • Digital Files
  • Custom-Designed Albums
  • and more!

We'd be happy to send over more information - just message or email us!

*Previously known as Simply Perfect Images

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Negatives

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Love Story Photography

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Love Story Photography, particularly Alan, received high praise for their exceptional work capturing weddings. Reviewers highlighted Alan's professionalism, talent, and his ability to make couples feel at ease throughout the day. The team's communication, attention to detail, and ability to capture natural moments were also commended. Overall, Love Story Photography was highly recommended for their impressive work, with reviewers expressing gratitude for the beautiful memories captured by the team.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Love Story Photography, particularly Alan, received high praise for their exceptional work capturing weddings. Reviewers highlighted Alan's professionalism, talent, and his ability to make couples feel at ease throughout the day. The team's communication, attention to detail, and ability to capture natural moments were also commended. Overall, Love Story Photography was highly recommended for their impressive work, with reviewers expressing gratitude for the beautiful memories captured by the team.

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Harry Sent on 05/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect experience!

Loved our experience with Alan! Couldn’t be happier with his work! The photos were fantastic, but equally impressive was his work behind the scenes. Very detailed and experienced and just a wonderful person to have be a part of our intimate moments throughout the entire process!
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Samuel Sent on 05/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Talent, Genuine Heart – Our Dream Photographer

We are beyond thrilled with our experience with Alan from Love Story Photography. From start to finish, he was an absolute professional — intuitive, courteous, and incredibly talented. His photography skills and deep knowledge really shone through at every step. He coordinated seamlessly with our DJ and other vendors to make sure the timing and lighting were perfect throughout the day. Every photo he took had flawless exposure and beautifully natural lighting, regardless of the situation.

Alan’s color grading was exactly what we hoped for — realistic and authentic, with a soft, timeless touch that makes each photo feel like a cherished memory rather than an overly edited shot. He gave gentle, confident guidance when needed, but most of the time, you barely noticed he was there — yet somehow he captured the most beautiful, intimate moments of the entire day.

His experience truly shows, and for the quality of work he provides, the value is unmatched. By the end of the night, even our guests were calling him “Uncle Alan” — that’s how loved and appreciated he was! We can’t recommend him enough to anyone looking for a wedding photographer who is talented, kind, and absolutely amazing at what he does. Thank you, Alan, for giving us photos we’ll treasure forever.
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 01/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Love Story Photography!

Alan was absolutely incredible as our wedding photographer! From the moment we met him, we felt instantly comfortable and confident in his hands. He has an amazing eye for capturing beautiful moments, and his guidance throughout the day was invaluable.

Alan helped us with everything from hand placements and angles to making sure we looked and felt our best. He was so patient and understanding, and he truly captured the essence of our special day.

We are in love with our wedding photos and would highly recommend Alan to anyone looking for a talented and professional photographer!!
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Samantha Sent on 09/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Alan!

Alan did such an amazing day with our wedding photos and leasing up to it. He was easy to communicate with and super friendly. On our big day he was all over the place capturing all of our special moments. There were even some surprise pictures in there. He is dedicated and loves weddings. I 100% recommend love story photography❤️
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 07/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent from start to finish!

My husband and I had a fantastic experience working with Alan from Love Story Photography for our Safari Park wedding! Soon after sending off our inquiry, we heard from Alan right away who scheduled a FaceTime call with us. Little did we know, he had his lovely wife, Heidi, join the call as well. We immediately felt their warmth and love, and were eager to book them as our wedding photographer and ceremony officiant!

We had a great experience working with Alan prior to the wedding, as he was always so kind in answering any logistical and timeline questions we had. Having Alan and Heidi so in tune with each other really helped move the planning process along very well. They are true wedding experts and their guidance was instrumental to us!

The morning of my wedding, I was a ball of nerves, I was late to my first look, and to top it all off, as soon as I got my wedding gown on, my maid of honor discovered there was a huge black spider on it, which freaked me out even more! But, before I even had a chance to lay eyes on the creepy spider, Alan was down on the floor, cupping it in his hands and eliminating it from the room. I think that was the moment I finally began to relax and let it sink in that I was in the best hands possible with Alan.

I can't say enough great things about his talent and tact. He was organized and had many deadlines to meet to follow our timeline, but was still always kind and amicable to everyone who crossed his path. He delivered beautiful photos that had meaning to us, which had exactly the elements we wanted in terms of details, animals, and family and friend shots. I love the vibrancy and timelessness of the photos he produced.

I can't recommend Alan and Heidi enough. You won't regret working with these two awesome and kind people. They are wonderful wedding vendors, and even greater humans!
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Kristina Sent on 12/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Above and beyond!

We worked with Angel for our wedding day and he was absolutely wonderful to work with. Very professional and really fun to be around. He helped make our night go really smooth and we would recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer.
Ashleigh
Ashleigh Sent on 10/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

I’m very impressed with Love Story Photography!

I’m very impressed with Love Story Photography! I reached out to Alan and he responded to me right away. He responds quickly and addresses any and all of your questions. He was very kind and professional, which I appreciate. What really made him stand out to me, was that he asked me what my husband’s (at the time fiancée’s) name is and how our love story went. He genuinely seemed interested in how we met, our likes, dislikes, etc. He actually took the time to get to know us and to find out what’s most important to us. I figured if he cares this much about our story, then he will surely care about the pictures he takes of us.

Sadly, Alan was already booked the day of our wedding but he provided names of other people whom are on his team and a brief description of their personalities/styles which again, I thought was very professional. We ended up going with Nick who did a great job! I’m actually surprised that the pictures came out so well…I to feel very uncomfortable with my picture being taken so I tend to think I am not photogenic and look horrible in every picture. I think Nick could tell I was self conscious or awkward when it comes to taking pictures because he started to nicely coach me on how to stand/pose which was so helpful! I personally find this to be so helpful and I appreciate the guidance. As a result, he captured some very nice moments that will be framed and hung up.

The only complaint I have (which really is not a complaint but more of me being OCD) is that I wish he got a picture of me in my dress with the whole dress fluffed out (the veil and bottom of the dress completely stretched out/laid out) since I had a cathedral veil. Again, the pictures are very lovely! It’s definitely not a dealbreaker by any means but just make sure you say something if you are anything like me and suffer from a type A personality so such minutiae details stand out/matter to you. I do have to say though, I did pick Nick because he tends to do more of a natural look vs one of the other photographers who does a more romantic look so I really can’t hold this against as he was capturing the natural flow of my dress. I just felt it was worth mentioning.

Overall, I am very happy with Nick’s/Love Story Photography’s work. The line of communication was implacable, the people are nice, the pictures are good, and I think the prices are fair. I would definitely recommend them for your wedding or any special occasion for that matter. I’ve included some pictures below so you can get idea of their wonderful work. We are very happy with the end results.
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Frank Sent on 10/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Capturing Our Special Day in Perfection

💖📷 Love Story Photography: Capturing Our Special Day in Perfection 📷💖

Alan, our wedding day photographer from Love Story Photography, was an absolute gem throughout the entire process! From the initial consultation to the final delivery of our wedding photos, he exceeded our expectations in every way. 🌟

🌟 Day of the Wedding 🌟
Allan's professionalism, attention to detail, and calming presence made our wedding day even more special. He seamlessly moved through the ceremony and reception, capturing each moment with precision and creativity. He made us feel at ease, and it was like having a friend behind the lens. Allan didn't miss a beat, ensuring that every cherished memory was beautifully preserved.

📸 Final Images 📸
When we received our final photos, we were absolutely blown away! Allan's skill and artistry truly shone through in every image. The pictures were breathtaking and perfectly captured the essence of our love story. The candid shots, the formal portraits, and the little details were all beautifully presented. The emotions and the joy of our day were palpable in each photo.

If you're looking for a wedding photographer who is not only incredibly skilled but also a pleasure to work with, we wholeheartedly recommend Love Story Photography and Alan. 📷❤️

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Su Camatti Sent on 09/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Captivating Images!

We are impressed with the quality and level of service received from Alan and his Team! Nicole, our photographer was outstanding and went above and beyond what was expected of our day. There was so much going on that day that we didn't get a chance to truly grasp the moment or capture our own pictures. We were relying solely on the photos taken by Love Story Photography. When we received our photos, it was the first time we could relive that moment in our lives. Every photo was captivating and beautiful. A moment that we were able to re-live through every picture. The magic of that day was captured by Nicole so beautifully! Thank you!!
Allyssa
Allyssa Sent on 07/27/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing team!

Love Story Photography has an amazing team of photographers. After picking them I knew that I had no worries about how my photographs would come out. They were kind and considerate and understood what was really important to my husband and I. We wanted to capture the real moments of our wedding as well as show the gorgeous location that we were at. I recommend them to anyone in the area as they will make you feel like family and allow you to enjoy your wedding without having to worry if the photographs will come out well. A huge bonus if you hire Love Story Vows as Heidi is just as wonderful and are affiliated with Love Story Photography!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Love Story Vows Love Story Vows Wedding Officiants

Before becoming a wedding officiant, I was a wedding planner for Simply Perfect Images. Simply Perfect is one of my favorite photography companies in Southern California! If should be, my husband is the owner and one of the photographers! Alan is an internationally award-winning photographer and the photographers that work with him are total professionals, responsible, amazing artists and lots of fun!!! They're so passionate about what they do! Love these people!!! As an officiant, it makes my day when I get to work with them. I always get these phenomenal photos for my portfolio and all of my couples just love their wedding photography!

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I know the owners of Simply Perfect Images very well. Heidi and Allen are very friendly and have some great photographers and videographers that work for their team. They also offer very great pricing. I would encourage any bride to Contact them. - DJ Sota

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Love Story Photography frequently asked questions

Love Story Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
Love Story Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Love Story Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
Love Story Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Love Story Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Love Story 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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