Softlightstories.sd


Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $2,600

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $850

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, focused on capturing natural, emotional, and unposed moments. My approach is calm and unobtrusive — I don’t over-direct or force stiff posing. Instead, I focus on real connection, movement, and the quiet in-between moments that tell the true story of your day. I work best with couples who value authenticity over perfection and want their photos to feel like their memories, not a production. Now booking 2026 weddings and elopements 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

Reviews

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  • DS

    Daniel S.

    Rating: 5
    Jun 1

    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