Los Angeles & Orange County wedding photographer capturing authentic love stories in golden California light
Wedding Vendor Key Details
Location: Los Angeles, Orange County & Southern California
Category: Wedding Photographer
Style: Romantic, authentic, heartfelt
Specialties: Candid wedding storytelling, natural light photography, emotional portraiture
Capacity: From intimate elopements to full-day wedding celebrations
Offerings: Engagement sessions, full wedding coverage, online galleries
Fun Fact: Desirée is a true Pisces — she feels everything deeply, loves hard, and brings that same heart-first energy to every wedding she photographs.
Where real emotion meets timeless artistry — a warm and joyful approach to wedding storytelling
At the heart of Photos By Dee lies a deep love for authenticity and storytelling. Based between Los Angeles and Orange County, Dee captures weddings across Southern California with an eye for emotion, light, and connection. Her work goes beyond posed portraits. She tells the real story of your day through every look, touch, and laugh. Each image feels natural, honest, and alive, reflecting the unique energy of the couples she photographs.
Inspired by California’s effortless charm, Dee finds beauty in golden sunsets, soft coastal breezes, and the kind of light that makes every moment glow. Whether she’s photographing a rooftop wedding in downtown Los Angeles, a vineyard celebration in Temecula, or a seaside ceremony in Laguna Beach, her photography blends cinematic atmosphere with heartfelt intimacy and always keeping the focus on love and emotion.
Known for her warm, joyful personality, Dee has a gift for helping couples feel comfortable in front of the camera. Her clients often describe her as “bubbly, kind, and full of heart.” On a wedding day, she’s more than just a photographer. She’s a calming presence, a cheerleader, and a storyteller all at once. Her relaxed approach allows genuine connection to unfold naturally, resulting in images that are timeless, emotional, and beautifully unposed.
Every gallery Dee delivers tells a story that lasts far beyond the wedding day. With a timeless editing style and a focus on feeling over perfection, she transforms fleeting moments into living memories - the kind you’ll look back on and remember exactly how it felt. Photos By Dee captures what love truly looks like in Southern California: bold, joyful, and real.
Meet Desirée of Photos by Dee, your wedding photographer in Los Angeles and Orange County:
"Hi, I’m Desirée, the heart and lens behind Photos By Dee. I’m a photographer, traveler, dog mama to Brooklyn and Boston, and wife to my favorite human, David. Born in Los Angeles and shaped by my time in New York, I now call Southern California home, capturing weddings and love stories across Los Angeles and Orange County.
Maybe it’s the Pisces in me, but I’ve always loved big. People, moments, places — all of it. Being a wedding photographer in California lets me fall in love over and over again: with stolen glances, happy tears, and the laughter that fills a wedding day. My goal is to capture not just how your day looks, but how it feels.
I chose red as my brand color because it’s who I am: heart-first, fully present, and a little impossible to ignore. My work is emotional, intentional, and infused with warmth. Every wedding I photograph is its own love story, told honestly and with soul."
- Dee
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