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It’s important for photos to be beautiful. For us, it’s equally important our photography makes you feel something.

We’ve been documenting love for nearly a decade. Everyone that you find in our images are all real people- just like you, in love and getting married. So hell yes to being real in front of the camera and liking how it looks. We’re here to tell an honest story of your love and who you are. It’s what we’re all about.

We are artists and enjoy making art in every sense. Making music, painting, designing and of course with our cameras (which we have been doing full time for the last 10 years). Being creative is what keeps us going and we bring all of that energy to our sessions + wedding days.

Our style is candid, but controlled. Spontaneous but thoughtful. We are art directors- setting up locations and light to be beautiful + real. We let you get natural but give you plenty of direction if you need it. We think the feeling an image gives you matters the most.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$4,000

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

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

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$6,500

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

2nd Shooter
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
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Reviews of Sun + Life Photography

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Sarah
Sarah J. Sent on 04/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding photography

This husband and wife duo are THE BEST. Sun and Life did our engagement photos and our wedding photos in March 2023. They were so fun to work with - we genuinely enjoyed hanging out with them. Doriana met us at our hotel for the girls "getting ready" photos and my sisters had a blast with her while I was getting my makeup finished. My husband and I are suuuuper awkward in photos and they made it work (even despite my grumpiness and fatigue with photos by the end of the portraits). The photos are 100% what I wanted. I wanted them to be more candid, editorial and tell the story of the day vs. lots of posed shots, to really represent LA, capture fun and unique moments, and to feel just a bit dark and moody vs the light airy look I see with a lot of wedding photos. I'm attaching some my favorite examples of this style.
Emily
Emily P. Sent on 10/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fun & Professional: HIGHLY recommend!

I would give Jeff and Dori 10 stars if I could!! We worked with them for both our engagement shoot and wedding. From the first phone call we knew they’d be a pleasure to work with, and they far exceeded our expectations. They are so easy going yet and true professionals! They helped us pick the location for the engagement shoot, and told us what time would be best for lighting. Once we arrived they helped us get comfortable within minutes. That was a big feat as my fiancé is quite uncomfortable with attention. Not only did they make us feel at ease, they made the whole experience really fun! (Highly recommend doing the engagement shoot- it made the wedding day a lot easier and more comfortable)
And that was only intensified on the day of the wedding. They rolled with the punches as we had to adjust plans slightly, were so patient (and made it fun) as our groomsmen were quite rambunctious, and were truly a hit with all of our guests! They were experts at getting us into locations/poses quickly and keeping us on schedule. And as if the whole experience couldn’t get better, the photos they sent us were stunning. They really captured all of the feelings from the day- their images truly take us right back.
Highly recommend you book them!!! You will not be disappointed!
Tia
Tia Sent on 10/12/2020
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Amazing photography duo

Adding to my original review as we just wrapped up our larger wedding celebration! Jeff and Dori were absolutely awesome to work with on our big day. It's so nice to have a photo duo that works so well together, but also separately, as it was great to divide and conquer with the guys and gals while getting ready. And throughout the rest of the day they made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, made us laugh and made things way less awkward than they could have been, and captured every detail. Not to mention a quick turn around on sneak peeks, which every couple LOVES :) This team is awesome, their photography and editorial style is exactly what we were looking for and we are so in love with all of the photos we've received from them over the years (!!) of working together.

(from August 2020) We have had the pleasure of working with Jeff and Dori for our engagement shoot and mini wedding ceremony, and will eventually work with them for our bigger postponed wedding celebration. I was very picky while reviewing photography vendors for our wedding - it was important for us to find someone who would truly capture US, naturally and organically (and we also steered clear of the overexposed wedding photography style). The second you meet them, you know you'll enjoy working with them. They make you feel super comfortable in front of the camera, they are fun to be around, and they do exceptional work. We love all the photos we've received back from this amazing duo and can't wait for wedding round 2! 
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The Booth Bus The Booth Bus Photo Booths

We highly recommend Sun + Life Photography! Dori + Jeff are a wonderful people and they're imagery is stunning. They're on set presence during events is professional, polite, and curteous. Your guests will love them and you'll love your photos.

Bonny Doon Garden Company Bonny Doon Garden Company Wedding Florists

Amazing photography, and so wonderful to work with!

Melissa Marie Hair Melissa Marie Hair Wedding Hair & Makeup

I love working with Jeff and Dori! They are such a great team; creative, fun, and just awesome. Brides if you want up close bridals of your special day, Dori is your gal. I want to get married all over again just to hire Sun and Life Photography. Their photos truly tell your wedding day story.

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