PHOTOJOURNALISTIC WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

by Lalo Sandoval

Los Angeles / New York / Maui

Your Love Story effortlessly captured on Film and Digital

A bride and groom in Western-style attire walking hand in hand. The woman wears a silver dress and floral headpiece. The man in embroidered suit with a bolo tie. They are outdoors with rustic buildings and trees in the background.

A bride in white off-shoulder dress with pearl necklace, wavy hair, and red lipstick.

Bride and groom walking outdoors during a sunny wedding ceremony with guests seated in the background.

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Honestly, we cannot recommend this amazing artists and lovely human being enough!

Alex and Maggie Chang
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
Thank you for the calming energy you brought to our day!!

Cara And Brian N.
Gerard Lalo and his team used their incredible vision to create a series of wedding photos that are absolutely stunning.

Michelle And Don D.

A couple dressed in wedding attire holding hands in a lush outdoor garden, the woman in a white bridal gown with lace details and the man in a vest with rolled-up sleeves holding a colorful bouquet of flowers and wearing heart-shaped sunglasses.

Black and white photo of an outdoor event with people posing for a photographer. A man in a suit stands beside an older man in a wheelchair. A woman in a dress looks on. String lights and mountainous background visible.

I know what it feels like, I just got married myself, hi there, I’m Lalo, the photographer behind Weddings by Lalo, and I was looking for the same thing you are: photos that felt real, not staged. Not traditions for tradition’s sake, not forced smiles. Just someone who could capture the messy, beautiful, unscripted moments of my wedding day as they happened.

That’s the experience I create for my couples, weddings documented exactly as they feel, so you can live your day fully and relive it forever.

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NOT JUST WEDDING PHOTOS- REMARKABLE VISUAL STORIES

Bride in white gown looks at groom in suit with pink boutonniere, standing on grass with rocky hill backdrop.

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.
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.
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.
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.

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A couple dressed in bohemian wedding attire sitting by a pool with a dog, in a rustic outdoor setting with mountains in the background.

Wedding ceremony with bride and groom laughing, officiant standing, floral backdrop.

Woman in patterned robe sitting on bed with curlers in hair, surrounded by styling tools on a bedside table.

Wedding shoes in a red box on a lace wedding dress.

Bride and groom holding hands walking away on a wooden deck at an outdoor wedding reception, with outdoor furniture, umbrellas, and string lights, during daytime.

A group of people smiling and chatting outdoors, with one person in a wheelchair, dressed formally, surrounded by trees and grass.

Two men wearing cowboy-inspired attire, sitting on a dark sofa. One man is kissing the other on the cheek. A wooden cowboy sculpture is visible in the background.

Couple posing at a party with woman pointing at camera

A group of people sitting at a wooden table outside, enjoying drinks at a nighttime gathering. A string of lights is visible in the background.

Outdoor poolside party with people in vintage-style clothing, near a pool, surrounded by bougainvillea and palm trees, next to a building with a wooden roof.

A newlywed couple in wedding attire wearing sunglasses, posing together for a polaroid photo with a gold border and red handwritten text reading "A + A forever 4.1.23."

Couple in formal wear playfully entering the ocean on a beach with houses in the background.

Two men posing at an event with a busy background

Bride in a white wedding dress with lace details and veil, standing in front of a mirror, smiling, with flowers in the background.

Black and white photo of a person wearing a light-colored dress, with hands clasped together, showing a ring and bracelet.

A man in a suit and tie with sunglasses holding a glass of wine at an outdoor wedding event. In the background, a woman is visible smiling.

Group of men in colorful suits posing outdoors near trees.

Bride and groom sitting on a bench in a wooded park setting, with the bride in a white dress and veil, and the groom in a light-colored suit. The groom is lying with his head on the bride's lap while she holds a bouquet. Trees and foliage surround th

Person proposing with ring to surprised individual on stairs, indoor setting.

Black and white photo of three people at a party, two wearing hats, one in floral dress, one with a drink.

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WEDDINGS

Bride and groom walking outdoors; bride in white dress with floral crown, groom in brown suit with floral embroidery. Rustic setting with wooden cabin and barrels.

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—

KAT + CLAYTON

Group of people at a party with two raising beer bottles, wearing formal attire and headsets, surrounded by decorative hanging baskets and floral arrangements.

Tucked away in the heart of Palm Springs, Ally and Abdullah’s wedding weekend at Casa Cody was nothing short of magical—

ALLY + ABDULLAH: PALM SPRINGS WEEKEND

A couple, in formal wedding attire, lounging on a dark green velvet sofa beneath a colorful framed painting indoors.

MAGGIE + ALEX

Against the breathtaking backdrop of Hummingbird Nest, Maggie and Alex’s wedding was a beautiful blend of timeless tradition and pure celebration.

Capturing Cinematic Wedding Memories from Los Angeles to Maui, Mexico City, and Beyond.

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Your wedding isn’t a performance, it’s a collection of real, fleeting moments. I’m here to easily document it blending photojournalistic storytelling with editorial beauty.

A young girl in a white dress dancing at a formal event with adults and other children in the background.

Two men sitting close together on a dark blue couch. One is smiling at the camera while the other is kissing him on the cheek. Both are dressed in white shirts, and one is wearing a hat. There is a wooden statue in the background.

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A groom pouring champagne for a bride during a wedding celebration.

A bride and groom sharing a joyful moment upon dancing at their wedding reception, with warm lighting and string lights in the background.