Business Details
Your Los Angeles Wedding Photographer for Timeless, Authentic Moments
The Vondys is a husband-wife wedding photography team dedicated to capturing authentic, timeless moments for couples worldwide. Founded by Shannon and Justin, who met at a wedding and married in 2014, we combine a cinematic photojournalistic approach with deep personal experience in wedding planning to ensure stress-free experiences. Our background in film and journalism informs a vibrant, true-to-life editing style that avoids dated filters or forced poses. We pride ourselves on becoming trusted allies to couples, offering personalized guidance from timeline creation to crisis management on the big day.With over 200 weddings photographed and a decade of experience, we blend into your celebration seamlessly while making your family and friends feel equally cherished. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond photography through comprehensive resources like 150-page wedding guides and 30-page engagement session handbooks, ensuring our couples feel fully supported every step of the way.
Services
Wedding Day Photography
Engagement Sessions
Destination Weddings
Family Photography
Online Booking System
Highlights and features
- We photograph weddings as a married couple who understands the emotional significance of your day.
- Our cinematic photojournalistic style captures real emotions without posed stiffness.
- Decade of experience covering 200+ weddings informs our stress-free approach.
- Global travel capabilities while maintaining deep local expertise in Los Angeles.
- Unmatched personal support including crisis management and comprehensive planning resources.
What people say
The very best of the best
Incredibly invested in your experience
More than just photographers
Allies throughout the entire process
Wedding saviors
Services
Wedding Day Photography
Full-day wedding documentation capturing authentic moments as they unfold. Our approach blends discreet observation with strategic composition to create timeless images. We focus on emotional storytelling without interrupting your celebration, ensuring genuine interactions remain undisturbed while preserving every significant detail.
Engagement Sessions
Couples photography sessions designed to build comfort with being photographed together. These sessions help develop natural posing techniques while creating beautiful images for wedding materials. Our 30-page guide assists clients in choosing ideal locations and coordinating outfits for authentic results.
Destination Weddings
Global wedding coverage with specialized knowledge of popular locations. We handle all logistical aspects while maintaining our signature storytelling approach. Our experience spans diverse cultural settings and challenging environments, ensuring consistent quality regardless of location while respecting local traditions.
Family Photography
Documentary-style family sessions prioritizing genuine interactions over posed shots. This service extends our wedding expertise to smaller celebrations like maternity, newborn, and milestone events. We create relaxed environments that allow natural connections to emerge organically during intimate family gatherings.
Planning Resources
Comprehensive educational materials including a 150-page wedding guide and specialized handbooks. These resources cover everything from vendor selection to timeline creation, based on our decade of experience with 200+ weddings. We emphasize practical advice for reducing stress during wedding preparations.
People
Shannon Vondy
Lead Photographer
Skilled photographer with film school background specializing in capturing authentic emotions. Handles post-production workflow while maintaining artistic direction. Known for connecting with brides and coordinating wedding details with exceptional organizational skills.
Justin Vondy
Co-Photographer
Photojournalism-trained co-photographer with exceptional interpersonal skills. Manages logistics and communication while capturing candid moments. Builds rapport with grooms and families, ensuring all wedding participants feel comfortable throughout the documentation process.
Questions
What makes The Vondys different from other wedding photographers?
As both photographers and a married couple with wedding planning experience, we uniquely combine cinematic storytelling with personal empathy to create stress-free experiences.
Do you travel for weddings outside Los Angeles?
Yes, we photograph weddings worldwide while maintaining our Los Angeles base. Our decade of experience includes destination weddings across multiple continents.
What's included in your wedding packages?
All packages include a 150-page wedding guide, 30-page engagement guide, preferred vendor recommendations, and a highlight sneak peek within one week.
How do you handle unexpected problems on wedding days?
Our extensive experience (200+ weddings) prepares us to handle any situation gracefully. We've even played guitar during ceremonies when musicians failed to appear.
What photography style do you specialize in?
Cinematic photojournalism with vibrant, true-to-life colors and natural compositions that avoid trendy filters or forced poses.
Reviews (6)
Katie C.
Jan 05, 2022
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THEY'RE THE BEST! Look no further! Shannon and Justin (the vondys!!) were the first vendor we hired for our wedding after finding our venue and securing our date. We hired them 19 months in advance. We had an engagement photo shoot with them in Harry Potter World (YES! they adore harry potter as much as we do) and after meeting them for an hour we knew they HAD to do our wedding! First, they are the most incredibly kind people. They listen to your vision, have fun, make you feel so relaxed and enjoy having your photo taken, and make you laugh the whole time! Second, the photos were the best
May H.
Jan 02, 2022
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Shannon and Justin aka the Vondys are an amazing photographer duo who just gets their couples and how to take gorgeous pictures. They are so talented and have an eye for beautiful, bright, and clean photography. They make you laugh; they support you through your wedding process; and they are just super-duper nice people. The perfect pair to spend most of your wedding day with. I was so lucky to have such a warm and kind team take care of me on my wedding day. Helping me get in my dress, carrying my shoes for me when my feet hurt wearing those ridiculous heels, and giving me a pandemic safe hug
Jane W.
Dec 17, 2021
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My husband and I are really happy we had the Vondys as our wedding photographers. They were an integral part of our wedding and worked with us over the span of almost two years through the covid-19 pandemic to make our special day happen. I found the Vondys' website and checked out their beautiful photos after our wedding venue provided us with some photographer recommendations. From day one Justin and Shannon have been very professional, courteous, and responsive to our needs. They photographed our wedding and also provided a mini-engagement photo shoot. Both days were wonderful and Justin
Lisette M.
Sep 18, 2021
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Nothing makes me more happy than to be able to write this review for two truly amazing people who completed our wedding! Justin and Shannon are incredible photographers and super helpful! Even before having a wedding date & venue, Shannon was a huge help. We're beyond grateful that we were able to have our dream wedding and that the Vondy's were our photographers! They were beyond supportive as we planned and waited throughout the pandemic. They're happy, supportive, caring and make the day that much better!! Our family and friends loved them! They go above and beyond to be
Samantha Gayner
Aug 18, 2021
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Its hard to find the right words to describe a team of photographers who truly do so much more. Shannon and Justin are not just your photographers. They are your friends, your confidants, your support team, a sounding board, an inspiration, and above all else, the most dynamic and helpful team you will have in your entire list of vendors. When we booked The Vondys for our wedding, we were already in talks with another photographer who we liked a lot. After deciding we should speak with more than one photographer, we booked an initial conversation with Shannon and Justin. After that, there was
David L.
May 08, 2021
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My wife and I are thrilled that we selected Justin and Shannon for both our engagement shoot and our petite wedding. Our engagement shoot was at Griffith Observatory, and despite us both being camera-shy, we had a lot of fun. The Vondys have an easy-going disposition that takes the stress out of the situation, allowing you and your partner to relax and enjoy each others' company. Shannon did an amazing job choosing locations for shots, showing us how to stand, and post-processing the photos. She really made us and the surroundings shine (if we may say so ourselves). Justin's secret weapon
