Long Beach Wedding Photography

Long Beach.
Skyline. Water. Story.

Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, Hotel Maya, Naples canals. Documentary photo + film for Long Beach weddings. From $6,500.

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Iconic venues

Where Long Beach brides marry.

Queen Mary

The 1936 ocean liner — Art Deco staterooms, Grand Salon ceremonies, sunset deck portraits with the LB skyline behind you. One of the most photogenic backdrops in SoCal.

Aquarium of the Pacific

Reception against the Great Hall jellyfish wall — bluegreen ambient light. Best for 150 to 300 guests. Books 12+ months out for Saturdays.

Hotel Maya — A DoubleTree Resort

Waterfront cabana ceremony with the Long Beach skyline + Queen Mary visible behind. Boutique boho aesthetic, lower spend than downtown LA equivalents.

Naples Island canals

Gondola first-look + canal-bridge portraits. Pair with Reverend Trimble Ave or Mosaic ceremony venues. Italian-village feel without leaving LA county.

Rancho Los Cerritos / Rancho Los Alamitos

Historic adobe estates — gardens, oak trees, and California-Spanish architecture. Great rain plan with covered courtyards.

The Grand Long Beach + Reef Restaurant

For larger receptions (200+) with full ballroom polish. Reef has waterfront patio ceremonies, indoor reception, valet on-site.

FAQ

Most-asked.

Long Beach vs. LA vs. OC — which fits us?+
Long Beach sits in the seam — better parking + lower venue spend than LA, more urban vibe than OC. Best for couples who want waterfront + skyline without paying Beverly Hills prices. Photo styles tend more documentary, less posed.
Best month?+
May, June, September, October. June Gloom can fog the morning — that's actually beautiful for the early portrait window. July to August stays warm into evening.
How early should we book?+
Queen Mary + Aquarium are 12+ months out for Saturdays. Hotel Maya + smaller venues — 6 to 9 months out is fine.
Cost?+
AGV starts at $6,500 for Photo + Film at this tier. Full-day, 1 photographer + 1 cinematographer, 500+ photos, 4-5 minute highlight film.
Do you bring a second shooter?+
For 150+ guest weddings yes — 2nd shooter captures groom prep + reception coverage from a second angle. Included on the Photo + Film tier.

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Let's plan your LBC wedding.

10 minutes. Tell me your venue + date — I'll send back availability + the right package.

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