Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Southern California Wedding Photographer
At Maya Lora Photography, we specialize in capturing life's most meaningful moments with authenticity and artistry. With over nine years of dedicated experience in wedding and lifestyle photography, our approach centers on documenting genuine emotions and unscripted interactions that reflect your unique story. Our team prioritizes building personal connections with clients, ensuring every sessionfrom engagements to maternity shootsfeels natural and stress-free. We combine a photo-journalistic style with editorial techniques to create timeless images that evoke tangible feelings.Based in Southern California but serving destinations worldwide, our commitment to quality is evident in our detailed editing process and comprehensive client support, from initial consultation to final gallery delivery. Our work has consistently earned recognition for its ability to transform fleeting moments into enduring visual narratives that families treasure across generations.
Services
Weddings
Destination Weddings
Elopements
Engagement Sessions
Maternity Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We specialize in capturing authentic, emotional moments that tell your unique story
- With 9 years of experience, we bring expertise and passion to every session
- Offering personalized planning assistance from timeline creation to location scouting
- Deliver hand-edited galleries with 8-10 week turnaround for weddings
- Provide stress-free, client-centered experiences with proven reliability
What people say
Absolutely amazing at what she does
Stress-free and fun process
Magazine-quality images
Captured our playful love perfectly
Felt like a best friend
Services
Weddings
Full-day wedding coverage capturing every significant moment from preparation to reception. Our documentary-style approach documents both grand events and subtle interactions, ensuring your unique story unfolds naturally in the final gallery. Includes timeline coordination, second shooter option, and 700+ edited images delivered within 8-10 weeks.
Destination Weddings
Comprehensive coverage for weddings held at remote locations worldwide. Packages include travel coordination, local venue scouting, and cultural adaptation to capture authentic moments in diverse settings. Clients receive 8-12 hours of coverage and premium editing that maintains visual consistency across different lighting environments.
Elopements
Focused documentation of private wedding ceremonies with personalized attention to couple-specific details. Services include location selection guidance, timeline creation, and emotional moment preservation across 3-6 hours of coverage. Final delivery includes 300+ edited images that highlight the ceremony's intimate atmosphere.
Engagement Sessions
Creative sessions designed to capture couples' unique relationships before their wedding day. These sessions help build comfort in front of the camera while creating shareable content for announcements or wedding decor. Includes styling advice and location recommendations for optimal visual storytelling.
Maternity Sessions
Artistic documentation of pregnancy journeys focusing on emotional connections and natural beauty. Sessions emphasize comfort and safety while creating timeless images that celebrate new life. Packages include wardrobe guidance and multiple pose options to highlight each client's unique experience.
People
Maya Lora Photography
Owner & Lead Photographer
Award-winning wedding photographer with 9 years of experience capturing authentic moments globally. Specializes in emotional storytelling through a blend of documentary and editorial techniques. Known for creating stress-free environments that highlight clients' natural interactions while maintaining artistic excellence.
Questions
What services do you offer for wedding documentation?
We offer full wedding coverage (8-12 hours), destination wedding packages, elopement sessions, engagement photography, and maternity portraits with customized planning support.
How would you describe your photography style?
Our approach combines documentary-style candid capture with editorial techniques, focusing on genuine emotions while incorporating posed portraits for comprehensive storytelling.
What's included in your wedding packages?
Packages include 8-12 hours coverage, 700+ edited images, print rights, online gallery access, timeline assistance, and complimentary engagement sessions for weddings.
How far in advance should we book your services?
We recommend booking 9 months to 2 years ahead for weddings and 1-2 months in advance for smaller sessions to ensure availability.
Do you travel for photography sessions?
Yes, we provide services throughout Southern California and travel worldwide for destination weddings and special sessions.
What's your turnaround time for delivering photos?
Wedding galleries take 8-10 weeks during busy seasons, while smaller sessions deliver within 2-3 weeks, with preview images shared sooner.
