Gay LA SmogShoppe Wedding

Cliff + Warin

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Gay LA Wedding Photographers : SmogShoppe Wedding | Casual, Joyful, and Unapologetically Themselves

We’re more behind-the-camera than behind-the-keyboard people, so we let AI help us put some words together for this one.

There’s something instantly comforting about a wedding that doesn’t try too hard, where the focus isn’t on tradition or performance, but just being together. That’s exactly what Cliff + Warin’s SmogShoppe wedding was all about: laid back, joyful, and deeply personal.

Set in the heart of Culver City, SmogShoppe offered the perfect backdrop—lush greenery spilling from every wall, warm textures, and a relaxed energy that matched them perfectly.

Why We Love SmogShoppe

SmogShoppe is one of those Los Angeles venues that feels effortlessly cool: part desert garden, part art space, part secret oasis. Cliff + Warin loved the plant walls, the courtyard light, and the sense of privacy that comes with the venue’s tucked-away charm.

They spent the morning together upstairs, getting ready side by side and even getting fresh haircuts from a barber right before the ceremony, a perfect start to the day.

Ceremony Highlights

Their celebration included both a Western ceremony and a Thai water ceremony, where every guest poured water over their hands and offered a blessing. It was calm, emotional, and community-centered, a ritual that felt both intimate and joyful.

They skipped the traditional first dance and grand entrances and instead filled the space with laughter, cocktails, and casual conversations that carried well into the night.

With just 75 guests, no wedding party, and a focus on candid moments, it was exactly the kind of wedding we love to photograph: one that feels like the couple themselves.

Cliff + Warin

Together, they’re the kind of pair that makes everyone around them feel comfortable. Their sense of humor, easy connection, and warmth translated into photos that feel natural and unforced. You won’t find stiff poses here, just real smiles, real moments, and real love.

Their vendors kept things simple but perfect:

• Coordinator: Trista Bloom, The Love Riot

• Catering + Bar: Guelaguetza

• Flowers: Their close friend.

• Everything else? They did it themselves.

Inclusive Wedding Photography in Los Angeles

As queer, LGBTQ wedding photographers in Los Angeles, this is exactly the kind of day that reminds us why we do what we do: joyful, relaxed celebrations where couples get to show up as their full selves.

We love photographing at SmogShoppe, not just for the plant walls and courtyard light (though, yes, they’re perfect), but because it attracts couples who care more about connection than perfection.

If you’re planning your own SmogShoppe wedding or searching for gay or LGBTQ wedding photographers in Los Angeles, we’d love to document it, exactly as it is.

✨ Planning your SmogShoppe wedding in Culver City? Looking for inclusive, gay wedding photographers in LA who love capturing candid, joyful days? Please reach out.

We’d love to tell your story.

RedBird LA Gay Wedding

Jess + Bri

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Redbird DTLA Wedding | Timeless, Stylish, and Fun-Filled Celebration

We’re more behind-the-camera than behind-the-keyboard people, so we let AI help us put some words together for this one.

Downtown Los Angeles has no shortage of beautiful spaces, but Redbird has a certain magic that feels both classic and contemporary. Between its art deco architecture, glowing staircase, and the hum of the city just beyond its walls, it was the perfect setting for Bri + Jess’s timeless, stylish, and joy-filled wedding.

Getting Ready at The Conrad

The day began at The Conrad Hotel in DTLA, where Bri and Jess got ready separately, surrounded by just a few close friends. The atmosphere was calm and full of anticipation, the kind of quiet excitement that builds right before everything begins.

The hotel’s clean lines and warm light made it the perfect spot for portraits before their first look, a beautifully private moment that set the tone for the day.

A Wedding at Redbird Los Angeles

Redbird, located in one of LA’s most iconic architectural spaces, offered everything Bri and Jess envisioned: art deco detailing, rich textures, and a sense of timeless design.

Their favorite photo spots became ours too:

• The curved staircase, glowing in late afternoon light.

• The historic elevator, which felt like stepping into another era.

• The restaurant’s courtyard, filled with conversation, laughter, and the sound of clinking glasses.

With just 54 guests and no bridal party, the celebration felt intimate but never quiet, just the right mix of warmth, laughter, and effortless style.

Bri + Jess

Bri’s and Jess’s dresses complemented each other perfectly, two distinct styles that felt completely in harmony.

Their first dance to “Birds of a Feather” by Billie Eilish was soft, tender, and unhurried, a reflection of their entire day. It was a wedding without pretense or performance, just two people surrounded by love and light.

Inclusive Wedding Photography in Los Angeles

As queer, lesbian wedding photographers based in Los Angeles, documenting love stories like Bri + Jess’s feels especially meaningful. Redbird’s timeless architecture paired with their energy made this day unforgettable, a balance of modern elegance and effortless joy.

We believe in capturing weddings that reflect who you are, not just what the day looked like. Whether it’s a 200-person villa wedding or a 50-person downtown dinner celebration, we’re there to blend in quietly and preserve it all with authenticity and care.

Planning your Redbird wedding in DTLA or searching for LGBTQ, lesbian wedding photographers in Los Angeles? Please contact us. <3

We’d love to tell your story, wherever it unfolds.