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Los Angeles Wedding Photographer & Videographer
Luxury, South Asian and multicultural weddings captured across LA with 25+ years of experience.
Looking for a Los Angeles wedding photographer who understands both a Beverly Hills ballroom and a three-day South Asian celebration? That is exactly what we do.
Expressions Weddings is a Los Angeles wedding photography and videography studio led by Ray Qadri, who has spent more than 25 years photographing weddings across Southern California. We cover everything from intimate Malibu ceremonies to 500-guest receptions in Downtown LA, with a team that shoots photos and films side by side, so your story is told once, beautifully, in both formats.
Packages start at $1,995, and we confirm availability within 24 hours. Browse our wedding portfolio or keep reading to see how we work in LA.
- Based inLos Angeles, CA
- CoveragePhotography, films, drone and photo booth
- SpecialtySouth Asian, luxury and multicultural weddings
- PackagesFrom $1,995; multi-day quotes available
Why Los Angeles Couples Choose Expressions Weddings
Los Angeles has no shortage of photographers. What couples tell us they could not find elsewhere is a team that combines editorial-quality images with genuine cultural fluency, and that can scale from a two-person crew to a full photo and film production.
- Experience you can see. Ray Qadri has led wedding coverage for over 25 years, and our 5.0 ratings on Google, WeddingWire and Zola come from real couples.
- Photo and film from one team. Lead videographer and film director Max Rogoff is an LA-based cinematographer with a background in narrative and commercial work, so your film is planned alongside your photos, not bolted on.
- Built for big days. Our Luxury and multi-day packages bring a team of four to six, covering getting-ready rooms, the ceremony and the reception at the same time.
- Calm on the day. Reviewers consistently mention that we blend into the background, guide family photos efficiently and keep the timeline moving.
Venues
Los Angeles Wedding Venues We Love
LA venues range from historic downtown landmarks to coastal estates, and each one asks for a different approach to light and timing. A few of the places on our list:
Downtown LA
Vibiana
A restored 1876 cathedral with soaring ceilings and warm stone. Perfect for dramatic wide shots and candlelit receptions.
Beverly Hills
Greystone Mansion
Tudor architecture and formal gardens that photograph like a European estate, ideal for classic, elegant portraits.
Malibu
Calamigos Ranch
Oak groves, lawns and rustic-luxe spaces in the Santa Monica Mountains, with soft natural light through the trees.
Pacific Palisades
Bel Air Bay Club
Ocean-view terraces above the Pacific. We plan portraits around the sunset for glowing coastal images.
Bel Air
Hotel Bel-Air
Lush gardens, Swan Lake and intimate courtyards for refined, editorial-style luxury weddings.
Mid-Wilshire
The Ebell of Los Angeles
A 1920s Italian Renaissance landmark with a grand ballroom and courtyard, ideal for large receptions.
Downtown LA
Union Station
Art Deco and Mission Revival details that make striking engagement and wedding portraits.
Arts District
Millwick
An industrial-chic warehouse venue with an open-air courtyard, great for modern couples and creative lighting.
Getting married somewhere else in LA? We work at hotels, banquet halls, temples, gurdwaras, mosques, churches and private estates across the county. Tell us your venue and we will share how we would plan your coverage.
South Asian Weddings in Los Angeles
LA is home to one of the largest South Asian communities on the West Coast, and South Asian weddings are at the heart of our work. We know that a wedding here is often a series of events, each with its own rhythm and its own must-have moments.
For Indian weddings, that means the energy of the baraat, the colors of the mehndi, the sangeet performances and every step of the pheras. For Pakistani weddings, it means the dholki, mehndi, a quiet and respectful nikah, the baraat and the walima. For Bangladeshi weddings, it means the gaye holud, the akd, the reception and bou bhat.
We bring enough team members to cover parallel moments (the bride getting ready while the baraat lines up outside), we plan family photo lists in advance so elders are not kept waiting, and we know when to step back during religious ceremonies.
Los Angeles Wedding Videographer
As a Los Angeles wedding videographer, we film with multiple cameras so your film can cut between the vows, the reactions and the room without missing anything. Depending on your package, you receive a highlight film, a cinematic trailer and a full-length wedding film of 30 to 60 minutes.
Drone coverage is available on Signature, Luxury and Destination packages. Much of Los Angeles sits under controlled airspace near LAX, Burbank and Van Nuys airports, so our drone operator checks FAA authorization and venue rules before every flight, and we only fly where it is legal and safe.
Planning Tips for a Los Angeles Wedding
Plan around June Gloom
May and June often bring a coastal marine layer that keeps mornings gray near the beach. It is lovely, soft light for portraits, but if you are dreaming of a golden coastal sunset, September and October are usually the clearest months.
Build traffic into your timeline
Moving between a temple in the Valley and a reception in Downtown LA can take far longer than the map suggests on a Saturday. We help you build buffer time so portraits are not rushed and your team arrives before you do.
Check permits for public locations
Some public spots, including parts of Griffith Park, city beaches and Downtown streets, may require a permit for professional photography. We will tell you which locations are easy and which need paperwork well ahead of time.
Book early for peak season
Spring and fall weekends book first in LA, especially for multi-day South Asian weddings. Reach out 9 to 12 months ahead if your date falls between April and October.
Kind Words
What Couples Say About Our Work
★★★★★“Expressions Productions truly outdid themselves for our traditional Indian wedding. Our wedding rituals and celebrations spanned multiple venues and days of events! From the vibrant Mehndi ceremony to the heartfelt vows at the Mandap, and the lively Sangeet night filled with music and dance, they captured every moment with impeccable artistry and attention to detail.”
Pushpa · WeddingWire review, April 2025
★★★★★“Ray and his team were incredibly professional, discreet, and efficient. They seamlessly blended into the background, capturing candid moments without being intrusive... The final photos exceeded our expectations. The quality is exceptional; the images are vibrant, sharp, and beautifully edited.”
Anisssa · WeddingWire review, April 2025
★★★★★“He was professional, friendly, and easy to work with from start to finish. He was very flexible with the changes we needed and made the entire process stress-free... He also delivered our gallery much sooner than we expected, which was such a pleasant surprise.”
Diana Avelar Santana · Google review, July 2026
Los Angeles Wedding Photography Packages
Every package includes an online gallery and print release. Multi-day South Asian weddings are quoted individually, so you only pay for the events you need covered.
| Package | Starting at | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Wedding | $1,995 | Under 8 hours, one venue, team of 1 to 2, 150+ edited photos and mini video clips. |
| Essential | $4,995 | 10 hours, team of 2, 300+ edited photos, engagement session, highlight film and a 30-minute wedding film. |
| Signature | $6,995 | 12 hours, team of 3, drone, 500+ edited photos, 10-spread album, cinematic trailer, 30 to 45-minute film and photo booth. |
| Luxury | $9,995 | Full day, team of 4, multiple locations, 800+ edited photos, two albums, 45 to 60-minute film, posing choreography and a script writer. |
| Destination and multi-day | Custom | Multi-day coverage with a team of up to 6, 1,000+ edited photos, premium albums and a custom-length film. |
See full details on our wedding packages page, or request a custom quote for your LA wedding.
Questions Couples Ask
Los Angeles Wedding Photography FAQs
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Los Angeles?
Our Los Angeles wedding packages start at $1,995 for micro weddings, with full-day photo and film coverage from $4,995 to $9,995. Multi-day South Asian weddings and destination events are quoted individually. See our packages page for full details.
Do you offer both wedding photography and videography in LA?
Yes. Our team includes photographers and videographers who work together on the day, so you get a consistent style across your photos, highlight film and full-length wedding film.
Do you photograph Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi weddings in Los Angeles?
Yes, South Asian weddings are one of our specialties. We cover every event, from mehndi and sangeet to nikah, pheras, walima and receptions, and we plan coverage around your traditions.
How far in advance should we book our Los Angeles wedding photographer?
For spring and fall weekends, we recommend booking 9 to 12 months ahead. Multi-day weddings should book as early as possible. Send us your date and we will confirm availability within 24 hours.
Can you fly a drone at our Los Angeles venue?
Often, yes. Drone coverage is included in our Signature, Luxury and Destination packages, but parts of LA are in controlled airspace. We check FAA authorization and venue rules before every flight.
Do you travel outside Los Angeles?
Yes. We regularly cover weddings in Orange County, Irvine and Riverside, plus destination weddings worldwide.
Planning a Los Angeles Wedding?
Tell us about your date, your venue and your traditions. We will confirm availability within 24 hours and suggest the coverage that fits your celebration.