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- Sensational!! Hiring Wheeland Photography for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made in our wedding planning process. Janet is the sweetest person, has an excellent eye for great photo opportunities and is full of creative suggestions..." - Natalie
- Janet was fantastic for our engagement shoot as well as at our wedding. She was very responsive in communicating, so it was easy to schedule a time to meet, and at the engagement shoot we both felt really relaxed and comfortable with her. She put us at ease right away and was very laid back and fun to work with..." -Laura
Daniel texted me about photographing him as he proposed to his girlfriend, Maddie, this summer. He had it all planned: He messaged me the day of what they were both wearing, their eta on their way down and his signal for when he was about to pop the question was that he’d take a selfie […]
The bride, Tracee is an EMT and one day on duty she was tasked with saving Eric’s life. He survived and doing well and they created a friendship from that traumatic experience. Tracee and her fiance, Cliff, were engaged to be married but when Covid hit there were a million more obstacles to jump through […]
Newborn Photo Tips I love to photograph lifestyle newborn shoots around your home showcasing this new phase of life. I recommend 10-14 days new. We can use props and things from around your home – blankets, boxes, sofas etc. to make the session extra personal to you. We will do some solo portraits of your […]
Maternity Photo Tips Being pregnant is beautiful! Those moments before your little one arrives is a cherished time. I recommend doing your session around 30 – 35 weeks pregnant. Maxi dresses are great! They focus on your beautiful baby bump while smoothing out other areas. You’re welcomed to bring two outfits. This adds extra variety […]
Birthdays are a fun time to celebrate!! Consider bringing some extra fun props or things to do together. Balloons, cake, confetti, dress up, or the number of years, are just a few ideas. Have fun with it!
Dane and Tiff are two of the most down-to-earth, genuine, caring people I’ve met. They share a love of the ocean, nature, their pup, and a deep love for each other. They are also Wheeland Brothers fans! They even credit meeting for the first time at a Wheeland Brother’s concert and had been to several […]
Andrew + Danielle met at Azusa Pacific University in the Master of Education program. They only had one class together, but it was enough to spark a connection. They later reconnected after graduating when Danielle was vacationing in Oceanside and he was at his parents beach house in San Clemente. They had their first date […]
Marcus + Donna Marcus first noticed Donna in a local bar. He saw her there a few times and had to know, “who is that blondie”?! They got married just down the street from where they met and had their wedding at The Chart House in Dana Point. Marcus and Donna! I am so happy […]
Stefan and Justene are both so sweet and down-to-earth. They have been in lockdown together for two months now and STILL want to get married! I’d say that’s a good test of their relationship! They met after Stefan moved here from the UK, he joined a rugby team with some of her friends. After a […]
Shane and Whitney let me in on their secret spot! After doing a few photos down at the Montage Resort, we headed over to one of their favorite local spots where they like to picnic and have a 180 degree view of the coastline. It was breathtaking! It felt like we found a hidden gem […]
Aly + Max’s Wedding The June issue of Modern Luxury Weddings California Magazine is out and it’s has our favorite feature of all time. Pick up a copy today and check out one of our favorite weddings. Styling, Details and Vintage Rentals by Sundrop Vintage. View more of Max + Aly’s Wedding » View more […]
Matt + Chrissy This past Fall I had the pleasure of photographing Matt + Chrissy’s wedding at Los Willows Estate in Fallbrook. I had photographed Matt’s brother’s wedding (Dan + Christine’s Wedding) back in 2016 and now it was Matt’s turn to marry the love of his life! Matt and Chrissy first met online on […]
Cheers to Kian + Nicky!! To a new year and new life adventures! This wedding glitters beyond the gold! So much love and joy from everyone that everything seemed to sparkle even brighter! They started with a First Look, just the two of them. I don’t think I ever saw Kian without a smile once […]
These crazy time have re-awoken my appreciation for friends and family and the good times we’ve shared. How amazing is it that for a wedding, all those people come together in one place to celebrate with you! Even though we are all currently staying house bound, we care still connected by technology and memories. This […]
Samantha was visiting an old friend in college when she met his dreamy roommate Mike. Mike took Samantha out on their first official date at 9 Style Sushi in San Clemente and a year later they celebrated their one year dateaversary there too. San Clemente has played a part in their love story and so […]
Sensational!! Hiring Wheeland Photography for our wedding was one of the best decisions we made in our wedding planning process. Janet is the sweetest person, has an excellent eye for great photo opportunities and is full of creative suggestions..." - Natalie
