Laid-back luxury wedding photography + film for modern couples (Temecula-based, serving SD + OC)
San Diego & Orange County Wedding Photographer
With over a decade of experience, we specialize in luxury, multicultural, and fusion weddings in San Diego and Southern California. From South Asian and Middle Eastern celebrations to cultural blends and multi-day wedding weekends, we understand how to honor tradition while keeping your event polished, intentional, and beautifully documented. We’re deeply experienced with complex timelines, family dynamics, and high-touch events—so you can stay present and actually enjoy your day.
Based in Temecula and serving San Diego + Orange County, we photograph weddings across La Jolla, Del Mar, Coronado, Downtown San Diego, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and coastal Southern California. If you’re planning an oceanfront celebration, private estate weekend, or resort wedding with strong design + great energy, we’ll capture it with a timeless, editorial look—without losing the real, in-between moments.
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We’re Nick & Rosie—your husband-and-wife team for wedding photography, wedding films, and planning support across San Diego and Orange County. Nick photographs with a clean, high-end feel (guided but never stiff), while Rosie keeps timelines and details dialed so you can actually enjoy the day. The result: fewer moving parts, better flow, and images that feel effortless and true to you.
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We know you have a lot of options when looking for a Temecula Wedding Photographer or Wedding Planner. And we totally appreciate you being here! Being one of Temecula's most trusted vendors, we know how important your wedding day is to you both. We truly love & cherish each event and all the details & emotions that come along with them. We are looking forward to hearing from you to chat about all your gorgeous details.
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wedding films with all the feels
The day goes by in a blur—your film is how you feel it again. We create cinematic wedding films that prioritize real audio, real emotion, and the moments you didn’t even realize were happening. Nothing forced. Nothing cheesy. Just a beautiful, honest story you’ll want to rewatch for the rest of your life
Danielle and Michael
The lighting, the colors, the moments you captured and especially all the detail that you shot….its all beautiful. We can’t thank you enough for the care and attention you put into our very special day to provide us with captured memories forever.
Patchouli Estate
Temecula, CA
We are absolutely in LOVE with our photos
John and Natalie
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Nick as our wedding photographer, and we couldn't be happier with the experience from start to finish. From the very first meeting, Nick was professional, warm, and incredibly attentive to our vision. On the day of the wedding, he seamlessly blended into the background when needed and stepped in with direction when it counted, always with a calm and friendly demeanor that put everyone at ease. We are beyond grateful to have had Nick as part of our special day. He not only delivered exceptional quality but was a joy to work with throughout the entire process.
Aviar resort
carlsbad CA
We highly recommend him to any couple looking for someone who is both incredibly skilled and genuinely invested in making your wedding day unforgettable.
Angela and John
Nick is an incredible photographer, I would 10/10 recommend him to anyone and everyone! He did both our engagement session and our wedding, and both turned out phenomenal. He drove all the way to Laguna Beach for our engagement session, and was willing to shoot at two different locations. My husband and I are not used to being the center of attention, and he made us feel so comfortable and made the entire session so fun! Come wedding day, he did an incredible job of keeping us organized and on track during all our photos. He was so calm and laid back the entire day and made us feel so relaxed throughout the day. His photos are gorgeous and I cannot wait to frame them in our home! If you are looking in the Temecula area, do yourself a favor and hire Nick!
Leoness Cellars
temecula, CA
"He was so calm and laid back the entire day and made us feel so relaxed throughout the day. His photos are gorgeous and I cannot wait to frame them in our home!"
Megan and Richard
Nick was a referral from my cousin who got married at a winery in Temecula, we were at the wedding and saw how professional his team was and loved his photos. We appreciated working with Nick because he is so talented and versatile! He came to Laguna Beach for our engagement shoot and then our wedding venue was in downtown San Diego, no matter where he shot the pictures always came out amazing!! The day of our wedding his photography & videography team were such a joy and so professional to work with, it was truly a pleasure to work with Nick and his team!! They captured every moment perfectly and we are so thankful we get to cherish this day forever because of them! Thank you!!
InterContinental Hotel
San Diego, Ca
"We couldn’t have wished for a better photographer during this wedding process!"
Laura and Joe
Nick was amazing to work with and we were completely blown away by the photos! He captured exactly the vibe we wanted. Also huge props to him and his team for how professional they were on the day of and somehow completely unseen. I've been to weddings where photographers could be slightly distracting...but they have this down to a science!
Lorimar winery
Temecula, CA
"The photos were absolutely stunning! We were seriously blown away. So magical"
Andrea and Ryan
He was extremely flexible, and professional throughout the entire experience. He had a great balance of giving us direction in posing, while also giving us some freedom to take a few photos/poses we particularly wanted. Some of our groomsmen had no experience taking photos, and Nick was fantastic about telling them exactly what to do, in a relaxed and 'chill' environment. When I was getting ready in the morning, Nick and his second shooter took the initiative and got photos of my jewelry / shoes / Bible, etc. without me even knowing or asking - it was awesome! The most talked about part of my wedding among my bridal party was how great my photographer was! Would definitely recommend!
Calvary Church of Santa Ana
Orange county, ca
"I have experienced some good wedding photographers being in other family member's weddings in the past, but I was BLOWN AWAY with Nick!"
Grace & David
We were so shocked to get these so soon! We were laughing, crying, admiring over all of them. You and your team did such an awesome marvelous job of capturing the mood and love of the wedding. We can hardly express our gratitude
Peltzer winery
Temecula, CA
"These are AMAZING!!!!"
Jocelyn and Toby
We finally were able to have our big wedding party celebration in June 2021 and had two photographers (including Nick) and two videographers. Everyone was extremely nice and professional.
Both times we got a highlight reel of photos within just a few days which was awesome! The photos taken both times were gorgeous - I'm so excited to see the video!
If you're considering Nick for your wedding or special event I would not hesitate to recommend!
Flora the Venue
Downtown San diego, CA
"Throughout the entire process Nick was a great communicator which I always appreciate!"
Asia and Trent
He was super helpful at posing us to make it still feel natural while capturing the whole feel of our wedding and love! We love getting to wake up every day and see our gorgeous pictures hanging on the wall. Thank you again and again!
Lorimar winery
temecula, CA
"We had the most amazing time working with Nicholas!"
Calm, easy direction when you need it—simple prompts so you never feel awkward. I’ll guide portraits step by step, then shape it all to look natural and feel like you. The rest of the day, I blend in and document the real moments as they happen, finished with bright, true-to-life editing that keeps skin tones natural and colors clean.
What is your style and approach?
Yes—absolutely. We’re based in Southern California (San Diego + Orange County), and we travel often for destination weddings in Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and Mexico—Cabo, Puerto Vallarta, Tulum, you name it. If you’re planning something elevated, we’ll show up calm, prepared, and ready to create something spectacular.
Do you travel?
I typically book 3–6 months in advance for portraits, and 8–12 months for weddings. However, I always welcome last-minute magic when possible.
How far in advance should we book?
Frequently asked questions
how many photos will we get from our wedding day?
Every wedding is different, but you can expect a full, story-driven gallery with plenty of variety and very few duplicates. As a guide, 6 hours with one photographer typically delivers 600–800 images, and 8 hours with two photographers usually delivers 800–1,000 images (larger days and multi-event weddings often reach 1,000+). We curate tightly so every photo earns its place—candids, details, portraits, and the in-between moments—without feeling repetitive.
how long does it take to get our photos?
Wedding galleries are typically delivered in 4–8 weeks—closer to 4 weeks during our slower season, and up to 8 weeks during peak months like summer and fall. We move through weddings intentionally (about one per week with our editor), and then Nick personally reviews every gallery before it’s uploaded to make sure it’s polished and ready for final delivery. You’ll also receive a preview gallery within one week of your wedding with 75–100 images so you can start sharing right away.
does nick personally shoot every wedding?
Yes—Nick personally shoots your wedding whenever he’s available, and you’ll know at booking whether your date is with Nick or one of our associates. If Nick isn’t available, you’ll be in great hands: our associate photographers are directly trained by Nick, and every gallery still goes through Nick’s eyes for curation and consistency before final delivery. The look stays unmistakably American Portra—natural, polished, and true to the day—while booking Nick as your lead is simply the luxury option for couples who want him there personally.
Why do couples trust American Portra with their wedding day?
After 10+ years of photographing weddings, we’ve learned that what couples want most isn’t trendy poses—it’s the freedom to be fully present and trust that their story is being captured honestly. American Portra is for couples who want images that feel elevated but real: guided when you need it, candid when it matters, and always focused on the joy, connection, and people you love most. If you want a team that keeps the day calm, makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and delivers a gallery that looks like the best version of you—that’s what we do.
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