Wesley D Photography  ·  Orange County

Wedding &
Elopement

Photography for couples who want to feel their day, not perform it. If the idea of being told to "tilt your chin slightly left" makes you panic — hi, you're my people.

Lightly guided. Mostly candid. Completely yours.

The Approach

Real moments as they
actually unfold.

I photograph small weddings and elopements the way they actually feel. Focused on genuine connection and real emotion — with just enough direction to keep things relaxed and looking great. No stiff poses, no performative moments. Just the two of you, exactly as you are.

Scroll down to see packages — inquire using the form below.

A newlywed couple walking down the aisle outdoors, smiling, with friends and family clapping and celebrating around them during their wedding ceremony.

I photograph small weddings and elopements the way they actually feel. Lightly guided, mostly candid, and focused on real moments as they unfold — with just enough direction to keep things relaxed and looking great.
— Daniel Wesley

What to Expect

A day that feels like
yours from start to finish.

01
No Awkward Posing

Light direction, real reactions. I'll guide you just enough to keep things looking great without making it feel like a photoshoot.

02
Genuine Connection

The best wedding photos happen between the moments. I stay ready for the laugh, the tear, the hand squeeze nobody planned.

03
Your Story, Your Way

Whether it's an intimate elopement or a full celebration, I adapt to your day — not the other way around.

Women in matching blue outfits gathered in a room, with one woman smiling and adjusting her earring in front of a large decorative mirror, while others look on and smile.
Close-up of a bride and groom, with the bride smiling and showing her engagement ring and wedding band, holding onto the groom's lapel. The bride is wearing a floral lace wedding dress and a necklace. The groom is dressed in a black suit with a light
A wedding ceremony outdoors with the bride and groom smiling and celebrating, surrounded by family and friends.
A bride in a lace wedding dress and veil holding a bouquet of white and pink flowers, standing closely with a groom in a navy suit and glasses, both with their eyes closed in an intimate moment.
Bride signing marriage documents at her wedding reception, surrounded by groomsmen and wedding guests.
A bride in a wedding gown holding a bouquet, smiling, while her bridesmaid in a blue dress arranges the bride's train inside a cozy, stylish living room with red and blue couches, a wooden coffee table, and large windows.
A bride and groom in a close embrace, with the bride wearing an ornate hair accessory and veil, and the groom in a tuxedo with a boutonniere, sharing a kiss.
A bride in a white off-shoulder wedding dress and veil stands in a sunlit room with large windows, green chairs, potted plants, and wooden floors.
Bride and groom in wedding attire outdoors, standing on grass under a large tree, smiling at each other.
Happy bride and groom laughing and embracing outdoors on a wedding day with trees and greenery in the background.
A bride and groom sharing an intimate moment, with their foreheads touching and eyes closed, smiling during their wedding ceremony.
A smiling couple dressed up outdoors with trees and plants in the background, the woman in a white dress and pearl necklace, the man in a checkered blazer, white shirt, and bow tie.
A bride and groom walking down the aisle at their outdoor wedding ceremony, smiling and holding a bouquet of white roses and eucalyptus.
A young woman in a white dress smiling with a woman in a light green dress, both happy, indoors near a stone wall and large window with greenery outside.
A man in a checkered tuxedo jacket and bow tie smiling with an open mouth, adjusting his bow tie, while a woman in a white dress and pearl necklace smiles behind him and places her hand on his shoulder, outdoors with greenery in the background.
A wedding couple kissing surrounded by wedding guests throwing flower petals in the air.
A bride in a white wedding gown holding a bouquet, smiling at the camera, standing outdoors with a groom in a white suit in the background, surrounded by green trees and grass.

Wedding Packages

Warm. Candid. Real.
Exactly how it felt.

Two packages designed around intimate celebrations — lightly guided, deeply personal, and focused on the moments that matter most. Both include everything you need to walk away with images that feel like your day actually felt.

The Wanderer — couple kissing through the crowd

The Wanderer

Small wedding.
Big feeling.

$3,500

⏱  4 – 6 Hours · Flexible
8 Classic Polaroid Prints — Included

Built for elopements and intimate weddings where it's all about the two of you. Unhurried, genuine, and captured exactly as it unfolds — lightly guided with prompts that bring out real joy, not rehearsed smiles.

  • 4 – 6 hours flexible coverage
  • Complimentary engagement session
  • Custom online gallery, 6 months access
  • Wedding guide
  • Sneak peek delivered early
  • ✦ 8 classic Polaroid prints — included
  • Second shooter — +$100/hr
  • Beautiful custom photo albums available
Check Your Date
The Thrill Seeker — couple laughing down the aisle

The Thrill Seeker

The full
story.

$4,500

⏱  Full Day Coverage
16 Classic Polaroid Prints — Included

For couples who want it all documented — from getting ready to the last dance. More time means more moments, more details, and a complete visual story of your entire day. Candid, warm, joyful, and real from start to finish.

  • Full day coverage
  • Complimentary engagement session
  • Custom online gallery, 1 year access
  • Wedding guide
  • Sneak peek delivered early
  • ✦ 16 classic Polaroid prints — included
  • Second shooter — +$100/hr
  • Beautiful custom photo albums available
Check Your Date

Kind Words

From couples who trusted
their day to me.

"Daniel has a true gift for capturing not just moments, but feelings. Looking through our wedding photos brings us right back to the joy, love, and laughter of that day."

— Sophia Nawn

"Daniel added unique shots that only a passionate professional could have conceptualized. His photo and pose ideas are some of our favorites from our wedding day."

— Kayla Sivak-Reid

"Daniel helped me organize and stage a surprise proposal during our photo shoot. His energy and flexibility helped create an afternoon of memories that will last a lifetime."

— Robert Sutton

Included in Both Packages

Classic Polaroid Prints

Using my Polaroid I-2 Pro camera, I'll shoot classic instant prints throughout your wedding day — real film, developed right in front of your guests. They go home with you the same day in a custom 3D printed keepsake case. Something real and tangible from your wedding day that you don't have to wait weeks to hold.

The Wanderer 8 Prints Included · The Thrill Seeker 16 Prints Included

Feels Like a Fit?

Let's talk about
your day.

Every wedding is different. Every couple is different. Tell me about yours and let's figure out if we're a good match.