Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Southern California Wedding Photographer
Maya Lora Photography is a Southern California-based business dedicated to capturing authentic, emotionally resonant moments for weddings and special events. With over nine years of professional experience, the company specializes in photo-journalistic storytelling that prioritizes genuine interactions over posed imagery. The founder, Maya, combines a passion for travel with a commitment to documenting life's pivotal moments, offering services that include weddings, elopements, engagement sessions, and maternity photography. Clients consistently praise the business for its ability to create tangible memories that evoke deep emotional connections.The company's process emphasizes personalized planning, from initial consultation to final gallery delivery, ensuring each client's unique story is preserved with artistic integrity. Maya Lora Photography maintains a limited annual booking capacity to guarantee exceptional service quality and attention to detail. The business operates with a philosophy that photography should capture the essence of lived experiences, transforming fleeting moments into enduring family legacies.
Services
Weddings
Destination Weddings
Elopements
Engagement Sessions
Maternity Photography
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- Over 9 years of professional wedding photography experience
- Documentary-style approach capturing authentic, unscripted moments
- Personalized planning process with timeline assistance
- Includes complimentary engagement sessions with wedding bookings
- Proven expertise in destination weddings across 15+ countries
What people say
Perfect photographer
Authentic storytelling
Exceptional emotional capture
Stress-free experience
Magazine-quality results
Services
Weddings
Full-day wedding coverage capturing every significant moment from preparation to reception. The service includes 8-12 hours of photography, 700+ edited images, and a high-resolution digital gallery. Clients receive a print release and complimentary engagement session, with optional drone and film photography add-ons available.
Destination Weddings
Comprehensive coverage for weddings held at remote locations worldwide. Includes travel fees in collection pricing, 300+ edited images, and timeline assistance for coordinating photography across different time zones and venues. Ideal for couples seeking authentic documentation of their international celebrations.
Elopements
Specialized photography for smaller wedding celebrations with 3-6 hours of coverage. Packages include 300+ edited images, timeline planning assistance, and vendor recommendations. Designed for couples prioritizing personal connection over large-scale events.
Engagement Sessions
Creative photo sessions documenting couples' relationships before their wedding day. Includes location recommendations, styling assistance, and 100+ edited images. Helps clients build comfort in front of the camera while creating lasting memories of their engagement period.
Maternity Sessions
Artistic documentation of pregnancy milestones with personalized styling and location guidance. Packages provide 100+ edited images capturing the emotional journey of expecting parents, focusing on natural light and authentic family connections.
People
Maya Lora
Founder & Lead Photographer
Self-taught wedding photographer with 9 years of experience capturing authentic moments globally. Specializes in documentary-style photography that emphasizes emotional storytelling. Combines travel passion with creating tangible memories for clients.
Questions
What are your turnaround times for delivering photos?
Wedding galleries take 8-10 weeks during peak season, with preview images available within days. Sessions deliver within 2-3 weeks.
How would you describe your photography style?
Combines documentary and editorial approaches, capturing candid moments while guiding key portraits. Editing maintains warm tones and natural colors.
Do you offer video services?
Currently specializing in photography only, but provides trusted videographer recommendations through curated vendor lists for clients needing both.
How much wedding day coverage do you recommend?
10-hour packages typically cover complete wedding days, ensuring all key moments from preparations through reception celebrations are thoroughly documented.
What's your booking process?
Contact through website form to receive detailed pricing guide. Secure date with 50% retainer after selecting appropriate collection for your event needs.
Do clients need modeling experience?
No experience required. Most clients have never had professional photos taken. Guidance provided throughout sessions to ensure natural, comfortable results.
Reviews (5)
Michelle O.
Nov 21, 2020
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Maya was kind enough to adapt to our changing plans with the pandemic this year! She drove out to Pioneer, CA to photograph our very small wedding. She was more than helpful throughout the day in addition to her photographer duties! Absolutely wonderful to work with, and I hope we will be seeing her again for future family photos. Thank you, Maya!
Christine H.
Feb 26, 2019
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My husband and I are completely floored by the talent Maya has! She has such an eye for detail and can make you look good in ANY lighting, rain or shine (it rained at our wedding!). My husband used to do wedding photography himself and even HE can't believe how good Maya is at what she does! Not only is Maya talented, but she is sweet, humble, and personable -- working with her felt like hanging out with a friend (which is great because she makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera)! We LOVED meeting her in person during our engagement shoot and truly felt as though she was a close
Elizabeth K.
Feb 01, 2019
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Where do I even begin with Maya- she is just absolutely exceptional. My husband and I were fortunate enough to hire her for our wedding after choosing her simply from loving how beautiful her photos were on Instagram. After doing an engagement session with Maya and her photographing our wedding, she practically feels like a member of the family now! She is professional, creative and honestly just the biggest joy to work with. We always laugh the whole time- and Maya never fails to capture the best moments of it. And she's so artistic- the tones she uses on her photos make me feel like I
Daniella M.
Dec 21, 2018
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Maya is an amazing photographer! She gives great direction and made my husband and I feel so comfortable! She got our photos back to us so fast and they are beautiful! She is so good about capturing the moment. She will be our family photographer forever! I would recommend her to anyone!
Brittney N.
Dec 18, 2018
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We worked with Maya in November for our elopement/small courthouse wedding and she was absolutely amazing. From the time I first contacted her she was so responsive and helpful with all of my questions. Maya helped make our day special and captured so many sweet moments. We also added on a next day photo shoot that was so much fun! I highly recommend her. Can't wait for future shoots!
