Moody, alternative imagery for the bold, the weird, the wildly in love.

Documentary-style storytelling rooted in real connection.
Serving SoCal, the Eastern Sierras, and wherever your love leads.

A black and white photograph of a bride and groom on their wedding day. The groom is kissing the bride's forehead while she holds a bouquet of flowers.

You’re planning a wedding. Maybe you’re about to become a parent. Maybe you just want to freeze this season of life before it changes again.

FOR THE ONES WHO WANT MORE THAT JUST PRETTY PHOTOS…

Whatever brought you here, one thing’s for sure — you’re not looking for stiff poses or fake smiles. You want to feel something when you look at your photos. You want to remember how it actually felt, not just how it looked.

That’s what I’m here for.

I photograph weddings, elopements, engagements, maternity, families, and newborns. The big moments, the quiet ones, and everything in between. Based in Southern California, traveling often, and always here to capture your story with honesty and heart.

Bride in a white wedding dress and veil with a bouquet, and groom in a black tuxedo, sharing a kiss outdoors with a scenic green landscape and cloudy sky in the background.

You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need something real. Let’s make it unforgettable.

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PHOTOS CREATED FOR ALL LOVE, ALL SKIN, ALL BODIES, ALL GENDERS

Everyone is worthy of being seen exactly as they are.

I grew up imagining my life and my wedding, even without a clear example of what love should look like. Coming from a divorced home, I learned early on that love can be complicated. But even in the mess, I always believed in something real. Something honest. Something worth holding onto.

That belief is why I do this. I am not here to stage your moments or make them fit into someone else’s idea of what they should be. I am here to capture what is already there. The way you hold each other. The way you look when you think no one is watching. The way your love feels in real time.

And yes, I believe your animals belong in those moments too. They are family. They love with no conditions and no expectations. If your dog is part of your world, then they are part of your story, and they are always welcome in front of my lens.

This is your story. It deserves to be remembered with heart and honesty.

Hi, I’m Lanie — a Temecula-based wedding and couples photographer capturing emotive, earthy moments with soul.

The one behind the camera. Soft heart. Chaos coordinator. Quiet observer. Hype girl when it counts.

Let’s Make Something That Feels Like You

A bride and groom kiss outdoors during sunset, with sunlight creating a backlit effect and lens flare.
Two women holding hands and walking through a covered walkway. One woman is wearing a white off-shoulder dress and high heels, smiling. The other woman is wearing a black dress and high heels, looking at her friend. The scene is in black and white.
Pregnant woman standing outdoors in a desert-like setting with wind turbines in the background, wearing a black hat and a light-colored, floral dress.

  • “Bright, outgoing personality!”

    We used Delanie for our engagement photos on the beach and it was an amazing experience all around. She listened to what we wanted and with her creative opinion, we ended up with memories that will last a lifetime. Her knowledge in photography and bright, outgoing personality make her easy to work with and make the photos look effortless. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome! - Ashley

  • "I would 1000% recommend Delanie!"

    I had my photos done with Delanie for a family/couples shoot and everything exceeded my expectations! She was unbelievably professional. She was super communicative during the editing process and the timeframe from when we took the photos to when we got them was actually super short! The photos were absolutely amazing!!! Totally more than what I expected. She truly captured the moments between my husband and son. I would 1000% recommend Delanie and will use her for all future photos. - Adam & Marissa

  • "Amazing at making you comfortable in front of the camera."

    Delanie is amazing at making you feel comfortable in front of the camera. She has photographed all of my and my husband’s big moments from our engagement to maternity photos and we’ll continue to go back to her to photograph our growing family! - Jenica

You Made It Here for a Reason

If you’ve made it this far, there’s probably a reason.
Something spoke to you. Something felt familiar.
Maybe you're ready to book.
Maybe you’re just looking for someone who gets it.

Two women in the front seat of a vehicle, reaching out to touch a flower bouquet on the dashboard, with the driver’s reflection in the rearview mirror.

Either way, I’m glad you’re here.
You don’t have to perform. You don’t have to have it all figured out.
You just have to show up, I’ll take it from there.