Jess + John
A Fall wedding at the Hummingbird Ranch. <3
Just sneak peeks for now. <3
Hummingbird Nest Ranch Wedding in Los Angeles | Romantic, Vibrant, and Inviting
Just outside of Los Angeles, tucked into the mountains, Hummingbird Nest Ranch feels like stepping into another world. With its Mediterranean architecture, sprawling gardens, mountain views, and fountains echoing through the courtyards, it’s a venue that feels cinematic and peaceful all at once. For Jess and John, it was the perfect setting for a romantic, vibrant, and inviting fall wedding surrounded by nearly 200 of their favorite people.
As Los Angeles wedding photographers, we love venues that offer both beauty and breathing room, places where a wedding can feel expansive while still deeply personal. This day was exactly that.
A Venue That Feels Like a Dream
Hummingbird Nest Ranch offers endless spaces for photographs, each with its own distinct energy. Throughout the day, we moved through:
Mountain views glowing during golden hour
Cascading bougainvillea framing archways and walkways
Iron gates and colorful tiled steps where Jess and John shared their first portraits together
The villa courtyard fountain, which naturally became a gathering point as the evening settled in
From the grand villa steps to the open lawns beyond, every corner of the venue is designed for connection and celebration. It’s the kind of place where moments unfold naturally and linger long after the music ends.
Jess + John
From the moment guests began arriving, the day felt warm and full. Friends and family greeting each other with hugs, laughter floating through the gardens, and that unmistakable feeling that something special was about to happen.
Jess and John shared an emotional first look before the ceremony, a quiet pause together in the middle of a full, joyful day. Their first dance to Can’t Take My Eyes Off You by Frankie Valli captured the heart of their relationship perfectly, classic, joyful, and completely sincere.
Photographing Weddings at Hummingbird Nest Ranch
With a guest count of around 200, the celebration felt lively and expansive, yet still intimate in all the right ways. Hummingbird Nest Ranch is especially well-suited for weddings like this, where guests can move, mingle, and experience the day across multiple spaces without anything feeling rushed or crowded.
Our approach focused on candid moments, movement, and the natural rhythm of the day, letting the environment and the people shape the story rather than forcing anything into place.
Vendor Team
Coordinator: Thread
Florals: The Little Branch
Makeup: Kelly Zhang Studio
DJ: Dart Collective
Video: Art of You
Catering: Tres LA
Attire: Dresses by Sarah Seven (Sept) and Vivienne Westwood from Loho Bride, suit by The Black Tux, rings by Brilliant Earth
Inclusive Wedding Photography in Los Angeles
As queer, LGBTQ wedding photographers based in Los Angeles, we’re drawn to venues like Hummingbird Nest Ranch, spaces that celebrate warmth, color, and connection. Whether we’re photographing a fall wedding surrounded by bougainvillea or a downtown LA celebration, our goal is always the same: to document the day honestly, with care, and with an eye for the moments that actually matter.
If you’re planning a wedding at Hummingbird Nest Ranch or searching for gay LA wedding photographers, LGBTQ wedding photography in Los Angeles, or a Los Angeles wedding photographer who prioritizes candid, joy-filled storytelling, we’d love to connect.
We’re always excited to tell love stories, wherever they unfold.
✨ Ready to plan your Hummingbird Nest Ranch wedding or searching for Los Angeles LGBTQ wedding photographers? Contact us. <3
We’d love to tell your story, wherever it unfolds.
