Lanie Rene Photography

Emerging from a long winter nap because spring is here and the calendar is filling up. Ready to rock n’ roll with a busy season, starting with these two in the desert ✨🌵
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Small and intentional weddings have been speaking to me lately.
There is something about the pace, the realness, and the way every moment actually breathes.

Hannah asked all their guests to wear neutrals and it could not have fit Joshua Tree more perfectly. Beige, browns, ivory. Everyone looked effortlessly styled and the tones photographed beautifully against the desert.

The details were minimal. The emotion was not.

Their dog, Cooper, stayed close the entire day. He watched their vows, sat beside them during their first dance, and genuinely acted like he knew the day was about his parents.

Family surrounded them. There were quiet tears, warm light, and one of the best sunsets I have seen out here.
And when the party kicked off, I was convinced to stay longer because no one wanted the night to end.

If you are planning an intimate wedding or desert celebration in 2026, I would love to photograph it. These slower paced, emotion centered days are where my heart lives.

The calm before everything changes.
October light, a black dress, and a little bit of magic brewing beneath it all. 🕯️

Michael & Bethany married at Lomas Santa Fe Country Club in Solana Beach. A day of quiet anticipation, heartfelt vows, and a night that ended beneath chandeliers. Simple, romantic, and true to them.

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