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Your wedding isn't a styled shoot — it's a living, breathing story. From quiet glances to joyful chaos, we document the real stuff: the emotion, the movement, the meaning. Rooted in Southern California and shaped by a global perspective, our documentary-style wedding photography captures both the big moments and the ones you didn't even realize were happening — all in natural light, with a calm presence and timeless feel.
Complimentary Engagement session included Every classic wedding package includes a complimentary engagement session anywhere in Southern California — a relaxed, fun way to get comfortable in front of the camera and capture your connection before the big day.
Fully Customized Wedding Coverage From intimate elopements to grand multi-day celebrations, every package is tailored to your unique vision, venue, and wedding timeline.
A Stress-Free Experience from Inquiry to Gallery We handle every detail — pre-event planning, day-of coordination, and final gallery delivery — so you can stay fully present and celebrate while we capture everything with care.
Based in Torrance, CA, we travel throughout Southern California for weddings, elopements, and engagement sessions — and we're always passport-ready for destination celebrations.
Los Angeles Wedding Photography Malibu · Beverly Hills · Bel Air · Manhattan Beach · Palos Verdes · San Marino · La Cañada Flintridge · Pasadena · Santa Monica · Torrance · Long Beach · Marina del Rey
Orange County Wedding Photography Newport Beach · Laguna Beach · Irvine · Corona Del Mar · Laguna Hills · San Juan Capistrano · Huntington Beach
Destination Weddings & Elopements Across California Yosemite · Big Sur · Joshua Tree · Sequoia · Big Bear · Catalina Island · Redwood National Park · Death Valley · Channel Islands — and beyond California for destination weddings nationwide.
We believe your wedding photos should feel honest, not overly curated. Our style blends photojournalism with fine-art portraiture: capturing what's real, while making it beautiful. Here's how we work with every couple:
No two love stories are the same, and your wedding should reflect that. We start with a conversation about your vision: the venue, the vibe, the moments that matter most, and the little details that make your day uniquely yours.
Share your visionBefore your big day, we schedule a planning session to align on timeline, shot list, key family groupings, and any special moments you want prioritized. Whether it's an intimate elopement or a full-day celebration, we'll guide you every step of the way.
On the day, we document every emotion from candid laughter to heartfelt vows. Your professionally edited wedding gallery is delivered within 4 weeks, with a sneak peek within the week so you can start sharing your favorites right away.
From intimate micro weddings at the beach to grand classic ceremonies and romantic engagement sessions — browse our most recent work and get a feel for our documentary-style approach.
Long Beach · Newport Beach · Fullerton · Downey · Westlake Village · Malibu · San Pedro — and more across Southern California.
Every love story is unique, and so is every package we build.
From intimate elopements to full-day classic weddings, here's a starting point for what we offer.
We're happy to tailor any package to your specific vision and needs.
Beautiful images for save-the-dates, wedding websites, and lasting memories.
Relaxed, natural engagement session capturing your unique connection
A fun way to get comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding
Best for: Save-the-dates, wedding websites, and announcements
Outdoors in scenic locations or a meaningful place to you
Starting at
$980
For destination elopements, adventure weddings, courthouse weddings, and small gatherings.
Intimate, meaningful wedding photography focused on your love story
Captures every special moment with a documentary-style approach
Best for: Couples who value quality over quantity in their wedding day coverage
Breathtaking outdoor locations, city halls, or intimate venues
Starting at
$3,800
Traditional weddings, large celebrations, and cultural ceremonies.
Comprehensive, full-day wedding coverage from getting ready to the last dance
Captures all the big moments, candid interactions, and intricate details
Best for: Couples who want a timeless, complete wedding story documented
Venues, churches, ballrooms, outdoor spaces, and more
Starting at
$6,800
"Stephanie was absolutely wonderful and easy to work with. Both my husband and I are new to posing for pictures but she directed us in a way that made it feel very natural and comfortable. She was also able to give us some photos early so we could print thank you cards which we appreciated a ton. I love her style of editing and overall it was a great experience."
For weddings, we recommend booking 6–12 months in advance, as popular dates — especially spring and fall weekends — fill up quickly. Engagement sessions are more flexible and can be scheduled any time, though most couples book 3–6 months before the wedding to use their photos for save-the-dates and invitations.
The number of images varies by package. Engagement sessions typically yield 60–100 fully edited photos. Wedding packages deliver 400–800+ images depending on coverage hours. Full details are listed in each package description — or reach out and we'll walk you through it.
Absolutely — and most of our couples say the same thing before their session! Our approach is relaxed and natural. We guide you through candid, movement-based prompts rather than stiff formal poses, so your photos feel genuine and effortless rather than staged.
For engagement sessions, we can reschedule or find a beautiful indoor or covered alternative. On your wedding day, we adapt — rain can create some of the most dramatic and romantic photos. We always scout backup lighting scenarios and indoor options so your coverage is never compromised by weather. Check out our Cancellation & Rescheduling policy for more info.
You'll receive a curated sneak peek within one week of your wedding day — perfect for sharing with family right away. Your full edited wedding gallery is delivered within 4 weeks. Engagement photos are typically ready within 2 weeks.
Traditional wedding photography focuses on posed portraits and formal group shots. Documentary (or photojournalistic) wedding photography prioritizes capturing the day as it naturally unfolds — the raw emotions, candid interactions, and unscripted moments you didn't plan. Our approach blends both: we document your story authentically while also delivering beautiful, timeless portraits.
Yes! We're based in Torrance, CA but travel throughout California and nationwide for destination weddings and elopements. We've shot in Yosemite, Big Sur, Catalina Island, Joshua Tree, and beyond. Travel fees may apply depending on location — contact us for a custom quote.
From intimate elopements to classic full-day weddings, here's what real couples across Los Angeles and Orange County say about working with Stephanie Ip Photography.
"After doing much research to find a photographer whose style we liked best, we decided to go with Stephanie for our engagement shoot. Best decision we made! Stephanie is truly a detailed professional. She cares about portraying our love story in the most genuine and beautiful way possible. We booked her for our wedding as well, and couldn't be happier :) Shout out to her and her amazing partner Bryan for doing a great job capturing our most cherished moments!"
"Stephanie was great !!! She was reliable, professional and we got some great wedding pictures!! I would highly recommend her !"
"Stephanie did an incredible job for our engagement photo session! She helped us find the perfect location, time of day, and props, and the pictures came out SO beautiful. We will cherish these photos for a long time! Definitely recommend Stephanie to other couples in the LA area!!!"
"I found Stephanie in Google maybe a year before our wedding. I personally like her shots because it’s simple and intimate. For a small wedding of 50 people, she made every picture so perfect and meaningful that I had a hard time picking which ones to choose to download in the end for the final photo gallery. Stephanie and Brian were so professional and very kind to choreograph me and my husbands sweetest photos. They taught us how to act naturally while dancing or posing for the pictures. She takes the best pictures. Talent wise she’s one of the best but her vocation and passion to make it more meaningful and intimate is what sets her apart from the other photographers. She creates a story in every picture. thank you so much to Stephanie and Brian. ❤️ Diana and Matthew Nov. 2023"
"Stephanie was absolutely wonderful and easy to work with. Both my husband and I are new to posing for pictures but she directed us in a way that made it feel very natural and comfortable. She was also able to give us some photos early so we could print thank you cards which we appreciated a ton. I love her style of editing and overall it was a great experience."
"Stephanie is a superb photographer! She photographed and videotaped our wedding and reception and the pictures are awesome and of the highest quality. The prints and enlargements we bought from her associated print studio were also great, and better quality than you would get from other places. She's great to work with and very responsive to any questions you may have. I give her my highest recommendation to anyone looking for a professional photographer for their event!"
"My husband and I are so happy that we selected Stephanie and her husband, Bryan to be our photographers for our Catholic wedding. As you may or may not know, there are a lot of restrictions with regards to photography during a Catholic ceremony. However, Stephanie and her husband were awesome and they did an amazing job at capturing our special day. Stephanie was very pleasant, friendly, professional, responsive, organized, and punctual. She and her husband were wonderful to work with and very accommodating. I look forward to working with them again!"
"It was a last minute thing. I needed a wedding photographer for my parents' wedding in 5 DAYS. I was lucky to find Stephanie online. I called her and glad she came to the rescue. She was VERY helpful, detailed, and professional. She was very kind to accommodated my requests too! She definitely took beautiful pictures and captured moments from this special day. Looking forward to future bookings. Will definitely recommend to family and friends!"
"Stephanie was fantastic to work with! She seamlessly rolled with the punches even when the weather didn't cooperate (rained ) the morning of the photo shoot. Super professional and the photos came out great. Would highly recommend Stephanie to anyone looking for some stunning engagement photos!"
