True-to-Life Wedding Photographer | Los Angeles & Socal
Wedding photos, cinematic video, and reels for Los Angeles, Pasadena, Riverside, and Orange County
OUR Wedding PHOTOS
ARE YOUR TIME MACHINE!
You deserve to enjoy your wedding day with a stress free experience. We are a Hollywood based husband and wife team specializing in Los Angeles wedding photography and wedding videography across Orange County and Southern California. With over 10 years of experience, we document luxury estate weddings in Pasadena, Malibu beach elopements, and downtown Los Angeles celebrations with a natural, documentary approach and cinematic 4K wedding films. Our goal is to make the camera disappear so you never feel awkward during the most emotional moments. We proudly celebrate every love story, are fully LGBTQ+ friendly, and welcome everything from offbeat weddings to traditional religious ceremonies Custom bundles are available. From Pasadena estates to SoCal beach elopements, we offer photo and video packages that turn your best moments into cinematic memories.
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No magic. No paid actors.
Just real moments, fast delivery, and an healthy relationship with matcha.
The 4Karma Experience: 2-Week Delivery. Zero Compromise on Quality
01. Traditional Wedding (from 6 hours up to 12 hours)
For the "Full-Day" Story.
If you’re hosting a timeless celebration at a premier Los Angeles ballroom, a Malibu estate, or a luxury hotel, we are your dedicated duo. We bring the expertise to navigate large guest lists and complex timelines,
From Orange County beach ceremonies to downtown Los Angeles city venues and Pasadena backyard celebrations, we are experts at navigating Southern California light. To make your experience seamless, we offer a full suite of services including wedding content creation (Reels) and drone photography and 4k video. We respond quickly and help with every step of your wedding planning to keep you comfortable and stress-free.
02. City Hall & Elopements
Planning a Pasadena City Hall wedding or a Beverly Hills Courthouse elopement? We love the energy of a city getaway. We offer short-form, high-impact photography for couples who want their "I do’s" to look like a series of true-to-life moments.
Rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, we’ve made our elopement options completely flexible. Whether you need a couple of hours for a courthouse ceremony or a half-day adventure around DTLA, we tailor everything to fit your specific ideas and needs.
We honestly believe your investment should match your vision. We’re a little different from other photographers because we know how stressful it is to find that balance. When we got married, we were in your exact shoes—searching for a way to have high-end quality without "breaking the bank."
03. The Magic of Micro Weddings in Los Angeles and Pasadena
We specialize in the Los Angeles micro wedding scene. Whether you’re keeping the guest list small at a hidden DTLA garden or even in your backyard, we are obsessed with this vibe. Because the scale is smaller, we can focus on every tiny, meaningful detail and make your day creative, fun, and completely stress-free.
4Karma Studio | Willy & Hilly
About US
We are Willy and Hilly, a husband and wife photography and videography team with over 10 years of experience. We create clean, cinematic storytelling that captures real moments and timeless portraits.
We serve Los Angeles County, Orange County, Pasadena, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Fernando Valley, Las Vegas and San Diego. Services include wedding photography, wedding videography, drone photo and video when allowed, and vertical reels for Instagram and TikTok. We also offer engagement sessions, proposal coverage, bridal portraits, rehearsal dinners, and Quinceañera photography and video. Always two shooters, consistent editing, and fast turnaround.
Meet our wedding assistant at 4Karma Studio
I’m Ricotta 🧀 (soft, irresistible, and cute as only the best creamy ricotta can be). I'm always ready for your wedding with my tuxedo coat. Worried about being awkward in front of the camera? I got you: I’ll stand by with a grin so compelling it practically coaxes the pixel gods to follow it.
Let’s make some magic together!
Our Artistic Vision & Style
We don't believe in one-size-fits-all filters. Instead, we master the light of Southern California to deliver a look that is as unique as your love story.
Our work is built on three core pillars:
1. True-to-Life & Timeless
We honor the natural beauty of your day. Whether it’s the golden glow of a Malibu sunset or the white marble of Pasadena City Hall, we edit for authentic colors and perfect skin tones. Your photos won't look like a passing trend—they will look like you.
2. Cinematic & Documentary
Drawing inspiration from our home in Hollywood, we bring a movie-like quality to every frame. Our documentary approach means we don't "force" the moment. We stay in the heart of the action to capture the unscripted laughs, the quiet tears, and the raw energy as it happens.
3. Modern & Non-Traditional
We are here for the rule-breakers. Our style is editorial and fresh, focusing on the "vibe" rather than stiff, outdated poses. From motion-blur dance floor shots to artistic compositions in Downtown LA lofts, we create content for the modern couple who wants their wedding story to feel like a piece of art.
Looking for something specific? While our signature look is vibrant and timeless, we offer Customized Editing Styles upon request. If your vision is more Dark and Moody or Film-Inspired, we can tailor our post-production process to match the specific aesthetic of your venue and personality.
Why choose us?
Master’s Degree in Cinema Studies: Experts in Low-Light Venues
Prioritizing Your Guests
Your wedding is a party, not a photo shoot. . We specialize in an invisible, documentary approach to Los Angeles City Hall weddings and intimate elopements. We’ve mastered being exactly where we need to be to capture authentic candid laughter and raw family emotions without interrupting the flow. As expert Los Angeles wedding photographers, we believe the best imagery happens when you forget the camera is even there.
Specializing in Low-Light Venues for People Who Hate Posing
Let’s be real: most people find a professional photo shoot about as fun as a trip to the dentist. If "acting natural" feels like a nightmare, you’ve found your people.
We give you the space to move, laugh, and lean into the intimacy that lets your natural emotions shine through.
We lead with humor and a relaxed energy so you actually enjoy the moment.
Hilly holds a Master’s Degree in Cinema Studies, bringing a director’s lens to your wedding day. With over 10 years of experience to work together, we’ve mastered every lighting condition imaginable: from the harsh midday sun in a Pasadena garden to the moody, low-light glow of a DTLA loft.
Expert Advice Before You Ever Book
We are a full-time Los Angeles photo and video team specializing in everything from intimate elopements to large-scale celebrations. Our focus is on technical detail and consistency. We provide free expert wedding planning advice and professional consultations before you ever book. Our mission is to ensure your ideas and needs align with our style and cinematic vision, so we are perfectly on the same page for your wedding day.
Planning a last-minute wedding in Los Angeles or Pasadena?
Each year, we reserve a limited number of spots for short-notice weddings, so couples can still get intentional, beautiful photo and video even with a tight timeline. Calm guidance, real emotion, clean cinematic storytelling. We can also help you pull together a last-minute timeline and connect you with trusted vendors when needed.
Each year, we reserve a limited number of spots for short-notice weddings, so couples can still get intentional, beautiful photo and video even with a tight timeline. Calm guidance, real emotion, clean cinematic storytelling. We can also help you pull together a last-minute timeline and connect you with trusted vendors when needed.
Quick booking process
Send your date, location, and coverage time window.
We confirm availability fast.
We send the contract and deposit link.
Once signed and paid, your spot is secured.
LA AND PASADENA CITY HALL WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY
Cinematic Love Stories Across Los Angeles and Southern California
Los Angeles Wedding Content Creator for Same Day Reels and Behind the Scenes Moments
City Hall Weddings
Your love story, captured with heart
Wedding & Elopement Photos and Video
Wedding
Photo Albums
Engagement Photos
Quinceañera Photos and Video
Newborn Photo Packages
our Galleries
Family Photo Packages
Our Process
Los Angeles and Socal Wedding Photographer + Portraits
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Expect a Seamless Experience: Stress-Free Booking, Clear Contracts, Exceptional Plans, and Unforgettable Fun with Willy & Hilly!
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HAnnah & Jose
Willy & Hilly took our engagement photos and we are SO happy with the photos we received back from them. They captured beautiful pictures that we will cherish forever. They both were sure to get different angles and put a lot of thought into our poses and the background scenery as well which we really appreciated. They were so kind and easy to work with. 10/10 recommend!
Rachel & Tyler
These two are the best photography duo you could ask for! They were communicative, on-time, eager, creative, and attentive! They went with the flow as plans change (as they often do on wedding days)! They got every shot I asked for and more, and were able to avoid unflattering background objects.
SHANNON & JUAN
Will & Ilaria did an excellent job photographing our special day. They were so creative and easy to work with. Our photos turned out amazing! Thank you both for capturing such special memories for our family. I highly recommend 4Karma Photography and Videography.
