Los Angeles 35mm Film Wedding Photographer
For Non-Traditional Couples Who Hate Posing.
Real moments. Zero posing. Timeless film.
BASED IN LOS ANGELES | SERVING PALM SPRINGS & SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Your Love Story effortlessly captured on 35mm Film
Now booking for 2026 + 2027!
Film Wedding Photography Packages Start At $3,825
⏱️ I typically respond within 24 hours
I’m Lalo. I’m here for the couples who hate "Smile for the Camera."
I don't direct your day; I document it. Shooting on 35mm film allows me to capture the raw, unscripted moments that make your wedding yours, no stiff poses, just honest memories..
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Honestly, we cannot recommend this amazing artists and lovely human being enough!
Alex and Maggie Chang
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The magic Lalo creates during the day is almost as incredible as the photographs. Fun, funny, warm, and wonderful Lalo is an amazing human.
Mike And Ondrea
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Thank you for the calming energy you brought to our day!!
Cara And Brian N.
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Lalo captured our dream wedding in a way that we had always envisioned. The photos are pure magic.
Claire And Brian
NOT JUST WEDDING PHOTOS- REMARKABLE VISUAL STORIES SHOT ON 35mm FILM
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Book the weekend package or 12 hours of wedding photography and receive coverage for your welcome or reception dinner, or couples shoot, on me. It’s the perfect way for us to warm up, get familiar, and start capturing real moments from the very beginning.
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No More Waiting Months for Your Wedding Photos
Get your full, beautifully edited gallery within 3-4 weeks, so you can relive the magic while it’s still fresh. Fast, professional, unforgettable. -
Your wedding, captured like a story unfolding in real time.
Every image should feel like a still from your own documentary, honest, cinematic, and filled with unspoken connection. Not just beautiful, but true. The quiet glances, the chaotic laughter, the way the light hit just right, preserved with the kind of artistry that makes a fleeting second last forever. -
A mix of fine are wedding photography and nostalgic storytelling. Think classic candid, heartfelt images that feel like memories the moment you see them.
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Bare feet on the dance floor, crushed petals in the aisle, your dog trotting through the ceremony, your best friend tearing up mid-speech, these fleeting moments are the real magic.
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From the emotional hugs at your welcome party to your parents tearing up mid-speech and the wild dance floor moments, your gallery will be filled with the people, reactions, and emotions that made your day so special.
AS SEEN IN
Style Me Pretty • 100 Layer Cake • California Wedding Day • People Magazine • Vogue
FEATURED WEDDINGS
KAT + CLAY
Under the vast desert sky of Palm Springs, Clayton and Kat’s wedding at Lazy C Ranch unfolded like a scene from an otherworldly fairytale….
ALLY + ABDULLAH: PALM SPRINGS WEEKEND
Tucked away in the heart of Palm Springs, Ally and Abdullah’s wedding weekend at Casa Cody was nothing short of magical…
MAGGIE + ALEX
Against the breathtaking backdrop of Hummingbird Nest, Maggie and Alex’s wedding was a beautiful blend of timeless tradition and pure celebration...
Your wedding isn’t a performance, it’s a collection of real, fleeting moments.
I photograph it mostly on 35mm film, blending photojournalistic storytelling with an editorial eye for light, detail, and emotion.
If that sounds like what you’re looking for, reach out for pricing + availability. I’ll personally reply within 48 hours.