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Epic Weddings, Engagements & Events

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Anaheim, CA

$500 – $4,500 per event

Travels up to 120 miles

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Proposal - Osmo Video

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Surprise Proposal

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Overview

Storytelling Media | Photo + Video | Capturing Authentic Moments for Wildhearts with a Fire in their Soul! Feel more Alive, Madly in Love, and Wildly Seen. 🌙☀️ | We are a storytelling couple (photographer/videographer) in LA/OC with an unshakable belief in authenticity, unforgettable moments and magic.

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all" ~ Helen Keller.

Professional photographer for proposals, engagements, weddings, branding, headshots, private parties and events.

We customize every proposal and can offer a variety of packages that fit your desires and needs.
We work with both natural and professional lighting.
Share your vision and let us tell your story.


Reviews

10 reviews

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Mollie H.

August 21, 2026

Beautiful and Reliable!

No regrets, will 10000% book a family photoshoot again. Entire process was navigated by Vanessa seamlessly. She truly went above and beyond in so many ways, particularly when it came to scouting locations to find the best fit for my vision of our family photos. Communication and instructions from beginning to end were clear, thorough, helpful, and professional. She's really wonderful with children and went out of her way to make the experience fun for them which I truly appreciated.
And the photos were delivered quickly and beautifully, well done Heart Spark Studios!

Hired as: Photographer


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Debbie M.

August 14, 2026

Vanessa exudes positive energy!

Vanessa did an amazing job at our daughter’s wedding. She communicated with us often in planning the day and was very organized in creating a timeline to keep things on track. The timeline was perfect & kept us on schedule and ensured we got all the shots we wanted without running behind. She has incredible positive energy that all the wedding party and guests enjoyed throughout the long day. In every picture I can just see the joy radiating from the bride & groom and all the guests! She was very prompt and accommodating in getting us the proofs and final edited pictures. Overall it was a great experience working with both Vanessa & Srini and I’d definitely recommend them to others! ~ Debbie

Hired as: Photographer


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Alyssa C.

August 14, 2026

Highly Recommend!!

Vanessa helped make my wedding wonderful :)
 Vanessa is outstandingly organized and energetic. She communicated incredibly with us for our wedding and created a time stamped schedule for the whole day that we were able to provide to all our other vendors. I am not much of a planner and I wasn’t very proactive in my own wedding planning so I was so grateful that Vanessa went above and beyond for us! On wedding day, she was such a joy to be around and brought so much laughter and peace to the day. All our guests loved her energy. Working with her was a wonderful experience and I would definitely recommend her for your wedding needs 😊 - Alyssa C

Hired as: Photographer

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Thank you Alyssa!!! 🤍 It was truly my honor to capture this for you and Josh and both your families, and to work with your mom to make it the brilliant day that it was. You are beautiful and one of the brightest lights I know. I’m SO grateful to know you, and to be continually inspired by you. It was such a gift to be part of your day. Thank you for choosing me to photograph your wedding! 🥰 So excited for your next adventure! Carpe Diem! 🥰⚡️🌟✨🙌


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Ahmed R.

August 29, 2026
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Wonderful to work with and excellent photographer

Vanessa stood out immediately with her friendly and detail-oriented intro message. I immediately felt her professionalism and friendliness. I was confident she would capture our moment with a great deal of care, respect, and skill. The shoot itself felt easy. I’m not usually comfortable in front of the camera but Vanessa’s detailed instructions and direction made it all a very pleasant experience. That definitely shone through when the pictures came out. Vanessa was extremely communicative over the next few days updating us on progress and helping us with photo selection. She efficiently made the edits and turned our album around in less than a week. We loved every photo and would not hesitate to work with Vanessa again in the future.

Hired as: Photographer


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Cindi W.

September 14, 2026

Freezing special moments in time!

Vanessa is truly a special "one of a kind" photographer. Her sweet, adorable personality matches her natural comforting spirit. She is authentic, fun, and lively without you feeling overwhelmed. Her ability to make you feel comfortable while capturing your natural moments is a quality like no other. Thank you Vanessa for your patience and providing our family with memorable photos. ~ Cindi Wagoner

Hired as: Photographer

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Thank you Cindi!!! =) Enjoy your trip!

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Booking information

Price range: $500 – $4,500 per event

Insurance: $1,000,000 - I offer full professional photography insurance

What to expect

I'm here for you! Easy to work with, easy to talk to. I'm very relatable, lovable, down to earth. I've been told that my energy is contagious. (I even recorded & uploaded an audio clip if you want to hear what I sound like! XD)

😊 Supportive, collaborative, genuine. My earnest goal is to help create an experience where you feel free to be yourself and have fun! ... It's not just about photographing a good memory: it's about helping you create one!

I have a great mindset, great work ethic. I am organized and on time. I pay attention to details. I am a great listener =). I ask a lot of questions so that I can do my best work! I'm both respectful and enthusiastic! And just have great energy all around.

I'm powerfully good at weddings and large live events as I'm great at planning, communicating and directing as needed. I'm also very open, collaborative and love sharing ideas.

If I sound like a good fit! ... I'd love to get to know you and help you tell your story 📸💍🌹🎉☺️

About

My parents were both photographers and owned a local camera store in the 70's and 80's. I grew up around the stories and playing with cameras.

I LOVE
I've been an assistant summer camp director, youth theater stage manager, city ambassador, professional singer, and more. I also worked for Vitamix for 11 years showing people how to make healthy ice cream XD.

I've always loved storytelling and people! So in 2017 I made a leap: I decided I wanted to invest my future self towards photography and I haven't looked back since.

I've been part time for about 6 years. Full time for 2 years.

I work large corporate events such as conferences and expos, and I also have my more personal storytelling brand "Heart Spark Studios" that is focused on weddings, engagements, families and branding/lifestyle.

Additional booking notes

Camera gear: Sony A7RV and A9III. With a variety of lenses including my main beasts: 35-150 F2.8 & 85 1.8.

I am skilled in both on and off camera lighting.

I am experienced in weddings, engagements, surprise proposals, large multi day live events such as conferences, expos, fashion, product photography, set BTS, etc.

Upcoming booked events

October 2026

16

Friday

Birthday Party

6:00pm - 9:30pm

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Palm Springs, CA

Past booked events

August 2026

20

Thursday

Personal Occasion

6:30pm - 7:00pm

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Carlsbad, CA

Influences and inspiration

- My parents were photographers and had a local camera store in the 70s and 80s =).
- My boyfriends work has also influenced me (UrbaniteLA & UrbaniteMedia).

I'm also a big fan of:
- Maddie Mae - AdventureInstead
- Taylor Jackson
- Peter McKinnon
- Lynn & Jersa
- Omar Gonzalez Photography
- Michiel Ton
- And so many others

Setup requirements

A timeline and any special requests at least 48 hours prior to the event.