A bride and groom kissing outdoors in front of a large tree, with the bride wearing a long veil and gown, and the groom in a suit. The scene is captured in black and white.
A wedding bouquet of mixed flowers including roses and lilies, a pair of white high-heeled shoes, and a wooden wedge shoe on a wicker chair with a pearl trim tulle overlay. There is a note on the shoe that reads, 'To an unforgettable moment I love you so much - Isaiah'.

Your legacy, held with care

Some weddings are one perfect day. Others unfold over a weekend of welcome dinners, late nights, and slow Sunday goodbyes. Whatever shape yours takes, I'll document it with refined composition, honest emotion, and a quiet, steady presence, so you can be fully inside it while I make sure none of it slips away.

A wedding ceremony outdoors with the bride and groom exchanging vows, officiant reading from a book, and bridesmaids and groomsmen standing behind them, all dressed in formal attire.
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Services at a Glance

Film and digital, together — the immediacy of one, the soul of the other.

A small creative team, so no corner of your celebration goes unseen.

A beautifully designed gallery, arranged chapter by chapter, so you can walk back through your weekend the way you lived it.

Coverage from prologue to final scene — from the hush of getting ready to the last song, from welcome party to send-off.

Collections begin at $7,500

Full-day and wedding-weekend coverage in Southern California and destinations around the world.

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Full-day and wedding-weekend coverage in Southern California and destinations around the world

Brand Values

01 | Life is worth celebrating — I've seen how fragile it is. Your joy deserves to be taken seriously.

02 | Honest & clear communication — You'll always know what's happening, what comes next, and that you're in good hands.

03 | Intentional storytelling — Every frame earns its place in your story.

04 | Connection & sentimentality — The people are the point. Everything else is backdrop.

05 | Timeless film & film-inspired images — Photographs that won't date, because they were never chasing a trend.

Every event that is captured by Mace Wedding Photography holds these values as a standard. We pride ourselves in delivering a consistent experience for each couple whose wedding we are honored to photograph.

Our Services

Whether you are planning a courthouse elopement, a grand destination wedding weekend overseas, or anything in between, photographing weddings of any size is what brings us the most joy.

Let us know all the details of your special day, and we will help you select the perfect collection!

01 | Weddings & Wedding Weekends

02 | Elopements & Courthouse Weddings

03 | Proposals & Engagements

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Documentary at heart. Editorial by instinct.

Most of your day, I'll simply let unfold: the nerves, the laughter, the quiet in-between moments no one thinks to ask for. Woven through it are portraits made with an editorial eye, with considered light, gentle direction, and attention to every detail, large and small, that made the day unmistakably yours.

A view through a large arched window showing a wedding ceremony outside, with a bride, groom, bridesmaids, and guests on a green lawn, with houses and trees in the background.
A black-and-white photo of a bride and groom with foreheads touching, eyes closed, under a sheer veil. The bride wears earrings, a necklace, and has her hair in an elegant updo. The groom is in a tuxedo with a bow tie and boutonniere.
Various jewelry rings in white velvet boxes surrounded by peach and cream-colored flowers on patterned blue and white tiles.
A bride and groom kissing at their wedding, surrounded by large floral arrangements and white architectural features in an outdoor setting.
Black and white photo of six men dressed in tuxedos, sitting and standing inside a room with framed pictures on the wall. They are smiling and engaged in conversation, likely at a wedding or formal event.
People sitting at a decorated dinner table under hanging floral arrangements with candles and string lights in the evening

ANALOG

ORGANIC

IRREPLACEABLE

35mm Film Photography

Sentimental, timeless imagery captured with the nostalgic feel of 35mm film

35mm film isn't a filter or an effect. It's light meeting chemistry, grain and shadow made by the world itself rather than a screen.

Film is woven into every collection. You never have to choose between film and digital; you receive both. Digital moves at the speed of the day, catching every laugh and every turn on the dance floor. Film slows everything down. Together, they give your gallery a range and depth neither could reach alone.

❋ Purposeful

Each frame of film is taken only once. It asks me to slow down and truly see, so your day is lived rather than rushed past.

❋ Present

Every wedding holds moments that happen exactly once: a father's long exhale before the first look, a hand reaching across the aisle. I'm always ready for them, because the photographs that matter most are rarely the ones anyone planned.

❋ Sentimental

Every wedding holds quiet moments that happen only once - a father's exhale before the first look, a best friend's hand reaching across the aisle. I stay ready for these, always, because the most meaningful photographs are often the ones no one planned.

❋ Nostalgic

 Film carries a warmth digital can only imitate. These are the images that will hang on your walls, rest on your coffee table, and one day sit in your grandchildren's hands. The medium becomes part of the memory.

Aerial view of a poolside area with chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery, tall palm trees, a small pink building, and a multi-story pink building with large windows. In the background, a parking lot with cars and a view of the ocean.
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A woman dressed as a bride wearing a red veil and jewelry, holding a bouquet of assorted flowers, standing near a window inside a house.
A couple in wedding attire sharing a moment outdoors, with the woman holding a bouquet of white roses and greenery.
A bride sitting on a bench with a veil covering her face, wearing a white wedding dress and a diamond ring.
A wedding invitation surrounded by peach and white flowers, a pair of white shoes with pearls, a small perfume bottle, diamond jewelry, and green foliage on a flat surface.
A woman in a wedding dress holding a bouquet of light-colored flowers, standing near a window with sheer curtains.
A bride and groom dressed in white wedding attire, standing close together under a veil, on a sandy beach with the ocean and blue sky in the background.
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A large bouquet of colorful flowers in a glass vase, and a white golf bag with shoes and a bow, placed on a brick pavement.
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A couple dressed in wedding attire standing on rocks near the ocean with the sky and water in the background.
A couple stands on a rocky beach with ocean and cliffs in the background. The woman is wearing a white dress and the man a black suit. They are holding hands and looking at each other.
A woman in a white off-the-shoulder wedding dress holding a colorful bouquet of flowers, smiling, with dark wavy hair and a small flower in her hair.
A couple stands close together in a desert at sunset, embracing and gazing into each other's eyes, with sand dunes in the background.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with white chairs arranged in rows on a brick patio, a decorative arch with flowers, surrounded by black lamp posts, overlooking a scenic landscape with trees and a distant view of houses.
A couple dressed in wedding attire sharing a kiss outdoors near a body of water, with a bridge and cityscape in the background.
A wedding ceremony with a bride in a lace dress and groom in a suit, exchanging rings in front of guests under a decorated arch with draped fabric.
A cityscape with a river in the foreground, a bridge crossing over the river, and tall buildings in the background. There are flowering bushes in the front and a clear sky.
Decorated outdoor venue with floral arrangements on a pink structure, overlooking palm trees, ocean, and blue sky with clouds.
A decorative wall sconce with ornate scrollwork, holding a pink rose, and a pair of white high-heeled shoes adorned with large pearl embellishments hanging from the sconce.
A man with a beard wearing a black tuxedo with a bowtie, adjusting his suit jacket, standing outdoors under trees with a pathway behind him.
A wedding ceremony setup with an arch covered in flowers, two ornate chairs beneath it, and flower arrangements along the aisle with scattered rose petals.
A bride dressed in a white wedding gown is having her dress fastened by an older woman, possibly her mother, in a warmly lit room with beige walls and a window with curtains.
A man wearing sunglasses and a black suit holding a bunch of party favors, and a woman in a colorful dress adjusting her hair in a dimly lit indoor setting with blue lighting.
A person in formal attire holding a bouquet of white flowers with green leaves against a plain background.
Two women with red and blonde hair smiling and posing at a party or night event, with a dark background and people in the distance.
Black and white photo of two men dressed in tuxedos, standing close together, smiling, one holding a wine glass.
A wedding ceremony outdoors with a bride and groom standing on a stone bridge surrounded by greenery and trees, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.

Featured Film Gallery | Alexis & Shane

A curated collection from Alexis and Shane's wedding at Stonebridge Manor in Mesa, Arizona, captured entirely on 35mm film.

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The Process

  • Once your date is reserved, we'll sit down together to learn your story and plan every detail, from the style you love to the logistics no one wants to think about. By the time the day arrives, everything is in place, and the only thing left for you to do is be there.

  • I'll make space for you to simply be yourselves. Most of what I capture is unposed: the real interactions and spontaneous expressions that belong only to the two of you. When I do guide you, it's gentle, so your portraits feel like you on your best day, not like a performance.

  • After the wedding, your film is developed in a professional lab. I receive high-resolution scans and keep the original negatives safely archived, a quiet extra layer of protection for your memories.

  • Within 48 hours, a sneak peek of more than 50 digital images arrive in your inbox. The full gallery follows along with your film, ready to download for sharing and in full resolution for printing. From there, we can choose professional prints together or design a Legacy Keepsake Album to hold your whole story.

A bride and groom sharing a kiss at their wedding ceremony, surrounded by friends and family, with decorative flowers and string lights overhead.
A bride and groom embrace outdoors during sunset, the bride in a white dress with spaghetti straps and the groom in a black suit with a white shirt.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Alongside my curated collections, I'm happy to shape coverage around your vision for the day.

  • Of course. Within 48 hours of your inquiry, you'll receive an email with several full galleries to explore.

  • A sneak peek of 50+ images arrives within 48 hours. Your full gallery follows within 8 weeks, usually 6 to 8 during peak season and sooner in the quieter months.

  • Yes. Your gallery includes a print shop connected to professional-only labs, so color and quality are exactly as intended. If you'd like an heirloom album, we'll design it together after the wedding.

  • For family portraits, yes. We'll build one together ahead of time so no one important is missed and everyone knows where to be. The rest of the day unfolds naturally, guided by your vision and style.

  • Not within Orange, Los Angeles, or San Diego counties. For weddings elsewhere, I'll let you know during our consultation. Any travel fees are included in your proposal and due with your retainer.

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