Softlightstories.sd

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $550

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $350

Packages

Prices start at $550

Offer from vendor

Authentic Moments Over Perfect Poses

Now booking 2026 weddings & elopements in Southern California ✨ A few select dates still available. Let’s capture your story in a natural, honest way.

About Softlightstories.sd

Softlightstories.sd

Natural wedding photography for couples who hate awkward posing

I’m a wedding photographer based in Southern California, capturing natural, emotional, and unposed moments. My approach is calm and unobtrusive—I don’t over-direct or force stiff poses. Instead, I focus on genuine connection, movement, and the quiet moments that tell the true story of your day. Along with timeless photographs, I also create short highlight videos to complement your gallery. Now booking 2026 weddings, elopements, and engagement sessions across San Diego and Southern California.

I combine a documentary eye for real moments with an editorial approach to composition, light, and detail. My goal is to create photographs that feel both beautiful and genuine—capturing not only how your wedding looked, but how it felt. Couples often tell me they appreciate how comfortable and natural they feel in front of my camera. I provide gentle guidance when needed, while allowing space for authentic moments to unfold naturally, resulting in images that are timeless, emotional, and uniquely yours.

Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Same-day edits
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film
  • Hybrid

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Video
  • Wedding album

Softlightstories.sd packages

Elopement Photography

1 hours

Peak pricing $750-850

Off-peak pricing $550-650

Description

Wedding photography with a focus on authentic moments, elegant storytelling, and timeless imagery. Coverage can be customized to fit your celebration.

What’s included
  • High-resolution edited images
  • Private online gallery
  • Printing rights
  • Sneak peeks within one week
  • Engagement session available
  • Additional hours available

Wedding day coverage with edited images

5 hours

Peak pricing $1,650-1,750

Off-peak pricing $1,450-1,550

Description

Wedding photography with a focus on authentic moments, elegant storytelling, and timeless imagery. Coverage can be customized to fit your celebration.

What’s included
  • Professional wedding day coverage
  • High-resolution edited images
  • Private online gallery
  • Printing rights

Reviews

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Rating: 4.0

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4 reviews

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    Vitalii

    Rating: 1
    •Jul 11

    Holiday

    We chose Softlightstories.sd for our wedding and it was the right call. From our first conversation, they were respectful and gave us honest feedback that helped us make better decisions about our photos and timeline. Their professionalism showed on the day of the wedding—everything ran on schedule and they captured moments we'll treasure forever. The photos turned out stunning, with beautiful lighting and genuine emotion in every shot. They were easy to work with and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. We'd absolutely recommend them to any couple looking for a photographer who delivers quality work and treats you like you matter.

  • KN

    Karen N.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 7, 2026

    Great experience

    We had such a great experience with our photoshoot in San Diego! Liubov made us feel comfortable right away and guided us through the session in a way that felt very natural and relaxed. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful and captured this special time in our lives perfectly. We’re so happy with how everything came out and will definitely cherish these memories. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a maternity photographer in San Diego!

  • M

    Madison

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 4, 2026

    Could not recommend more!

    I had such a wonderful experience and the photos are beautiful!

  • DS

    Daniel S.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 1, 2026

    Absolutely amazing

    Absolutely amazing, I’m glad i got to work with Liubov for my wedding. Her communication was tremendous, very polite, easy to work with and her pictures came out amazing. I highly recommend. Thank you for all you did

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Planner
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Typically, couples book me about 1-3 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.
I prefer focusing on photography and can male short videos.
You can expect about 30 to 50 images per hour of photographing. But keep in mind this estimate varies depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and other factors.
My turnaround time varies by season. Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 4 weeks after your wedding.
Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful. I also offer retouching services like blemish removal and teeth whitening for an additional charge.
Sometimes, I’ll bring one or more assistant photographers depending on the package and the size of your wedding. Don’t worry, this won’t cost you extra.
In my 2 years of experience as a wedding photographer, I’ve never cancelled a booking.

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