Chris Holt Photography

One thing I absolutely love is watching people melt in their lover’s arms. It’s so easy to give in to the distractions around us but when we pay attention to what’s important it’s inevitable we give in and allow ourselves to just be. Much love, ya’ll!... www.chris-holt.com #chrisholtphotography #portraits #love #couple #married #engaged #bride #groom #happy #emotion #fiance #weddingphotography #socalbride #weddingstyle #californiawedding #southerncaliforniabride

A little plant paradise in the middle of LA. Janessa and Josh rocked their session at home and I couldn’t have asked for better vibes. Happy Birthday Janessa!... www.chris-holt.com #chrisholtphotography #portraits #inhomesession #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantsofinstagram #couples #hammock #vibe #chillvibes #bride #groom #losangeles #love #happy

It’s been awhile since we’ve posted, but we couldn’t be more happier for our friends to celebrate their first anniversary. Also, whether it’s your first or 71st would you be open to taking Anniversary Portraits? Send us a message! ... www.chris-holt.com

With everything going on, all of our weddings were rescheduled or postponed and our couples had to put a pause on their wedding plans. Mindy and Chad were planning on getting married in September 2020, however as they discussed some of their options, they realized it would probably be best to make some changes. They asked if we could photograph their Minimony (go ahead and Google it, I'll wait) with only a few family members and a backyard dinner party. When we talked about t...heir plans, we knew it was going to be absolutely perfect. ...although there was a little surprise that everyone was in on except for the bride and groom. We were so excited for them! Here are some of the highlights from their day

In honor of those who served and continue to serve. Thank you and may God bless you and your family! www.chris-holt.com

These two chose the place that meant the most to them and I’m here for couples like them. It’s not always about the glitz and glam or the most popular venue. When it comes down to it, it’s about who you love and what they mean to you. I’m so excited for what’s in store for Joanne and Matt.... Cheers to all of our couples that were married this year and I’m looking forward to what’s coming this next year! www.chris-holt.com

Having your forever in front of you with the one you love is the absolute, best feeling in the world. We’re so happy for you, Nina and Raf! Enjoy your Italian honeymoon!... www.chris-holt.com

The one thing we love about weddings is that each one is different. Matt and Joanne chose to have their wedding in Joshua Tree and it was absolutely wonderful to be able to witness them do it in their own unique way. Plus, you always say Yes to Joshua Tree weddings!... www.chris-holt.com

Ben and Dani are self-described awkward people and all I could tell was how in love they were. As Ben got down on one knee on a semi-private beach in Malibu, Dani let out a nervous laugh and hugged him so tight after agreeing to marry him. If that’s awkward, then I’m here for all of it!... www.chris-holt.com

It’s been said that you are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. I’m pretty sure that if you surround yourself with awesome friends like Anni & Houston did, you’re going to be wayyy above average! www.chris-holt.com

No offense to your uncle's photo skills with the "good camera", but we'll make sure your wedding is photographed in the way you've been planning!

I know it’s only Wednesday, but sometimes you gotta do a midweek dance, right?! Happy Hump Day! www.chris-holt.com

You've been super busy and you haven't booked your photographer! What are you going to do?! We only have 3 dates left available and we're giving a free engagement session when you book your 2019 wedding! Message us today to see if your date is available!

Would you rather have your engagement session in the city or around nature (park, hiking trail, etc)

It’s been a little quiet around here so we wanted to kick this week off with a preview of Nina and Rafael’s Downtown LA engagement session. 15,000 points if you can guess where we were in this photo! We love these two so much!... www.chris-holt.com

Overwhelmed with wedding planning? Download our free planner and get closer to feeling the joy Ariela has with her husband! https://www.chris-holt.com/free-wedding-day-planner

Who do we know that would empty their wallet for these goodies? Drop a gif in the comments!

Chris and Gina are Fancridilizing (fantastic + incredible + amazing)!! -Rabiya Want to be like Rabiya and pull off a stress-free wedding?!... Check out our 5 Tips! And Download them here: https://www.chris-holt.com/five-tips-for-a-stress-free-wedd

Past or future brides, would you rather have an outdoor or indoor ceremony?

A little #fbf to Golsa and Jimmy’s sweet engagement session in Downtown San Diego. Wherever your travels take you, make sure you’re with the one you love.

Tuesday calls for wedding tips and who better to hear from than David Tutera. Check it out:

"OMG!!!!! OBSESSED!!!! Literally cannot stop looking at all of these pictures!" - Golsa + Jimmy Want to learn how to pull off your engagement session like Golsa and Jimmy?! Check out these 5 Tips! ...And learn more info on our blog:... https://www.chris-holt.com//5-tips-to-help-you-prepare-for

We're so excited to share Durrah and Ian's wedding at Old Ranch. With friends and family flying in from the East Coast, Europe, Hawaii, Malaysia (I'm probably missing a few areas) it was so wonderful to see everyone truly celebrate them. Enjoy these highlights!

Classic wedding details make big statements, right?! www.chris-holt.com

That intimate moment between you and your mom, but your tears have a mind of their own. www.chris-holt.com

The start of wedding receptions are kinda like Mondays. Everything is ready to go before the fun starts! Tag your friends to wish them a fun week!... www.chris-holt.com See more

If you're not as excited as Jerry is for #humpday then you need to surround yourself with better people! www.chris-holt.com

First look vibes starring Durrah and Ian. They were so cool and relaxed, we just went with the flow every step of the way. www.chris-holt.com

All I have to say is our clients are the absolute best. I mean The. Best. And being in San Diego is an added bonus.... Happy Monday! www.chris-holt.com See more

When we get a call asking us to photograph proposals, we get excited inside because we know some people's lives are about to change! When Rafael let us know how he wanted to propose to Nina we were excited for a few reasons. One, Nina was a Maid of Honor in one of our past bride's wedding and so she already knew who we were. Second of all, Rafael had scouted and planned his proposal and with all of the rain and crazy weather we've been getting recently the sun was ...out, you could see for miles and it was absolutely perfect for what was in store. If you didn't see Rafael's proposal to Nina, you can check out some previews on our IG story (instagram.com/chrisholt_photography) in our profile. We'll be photographing an engagement session in San Diego today, but if you're planning on proposing soon and would like for us to help you out, send us a DM and we'll get back to you as soon as we can! www.chris-holt.com See more

There's nothing like wedding day kisses from your Momma. And this Momma's little flower girl will remember these moments for the rest of her life. It doesn't get better than this!... www.chris-holt.com See more

They met in middle school. Went to high school prom and were together for 5 years throughout high school. They went their separate ways for a few years. Out of the blue, he reached out and learned they were both available. After 5 additional years together, they realized they were each other's soulmates and needed to get married. So they chose Valentine's Day 2019 and rocked out their portraits on a rainy SoCal day in front of #thepinkwall... They absolutely rocked it and we couldn't be more grateful to be just a small piece of their journey together. www.chris-holt.com See more

Have I told you lately how much we love black and white bridal portraits? I mean how beautiful does Hala look before she heads toward her wedding ceremony? www.chris-holt.com

We've been in the lab cooking up some tips, style guides and more. If you or you know someone who's engaged, I encourage you to check out and share the latest blog post. Much love to you and yours!... https://www.chris-holt.com//5-tips-to-help-you-prepare-for

Each and every one of our weddings are unique and we especially love it when our couples include a bit of culture! I know January is almost over but before it ends, I want to say Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu (Happy New Year)! We wish you only the best!... www.chris-holt.com See more

We've been away for a minute as we've been working on some things behind the scenes and we can't wait to share what's in store! Just like Melissa and Adam here, we hope you make it a point to spend some alone time with your Love this weekend! www.chris-holt.com

Mmmmm... love us some sweet Santa Barbara Courthouse architecture and silhouettes. www.chris-holt.com #chrisholtphotography #authentic #emotion #storytelling #storytellers #socal #insideweddings #weddinginspo #weddingday #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddingwire #love #happy #smpweddings #theknot #engaged #howheasked #shesaidyes #destination #santabarbara #sharingloveinsb #courthouse #silhouette #engagement

Sometimes, all you simply need are sunsets, the beach and your Love. www.chris-holt.com #chrisholtphotography #authentic #emotion #storytelling #storytellers #socal #insideweddings #weddinginspo #weddingday #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #love #happy #smpweddings #theknot #engaged #howheasked #shesaidyes #destination #sunset #beach #arroyoburro #engagement #santabarbara #sharingloveinsb

Melissa shared with us how she and Adam crossed paths so many times throughout their lives but never knew it! They attended the same preschool, went to rival high schools, studied abroad at Oxford at the same time and also overlapped their studies at UCLA Law School! Their mom’s also knew each other before they were a couple. How crazy is that?! Although it took some time for them to meet, we’re so excited for Melissa and Adam!... Their energy is absolutely contagious and we couldn’t be happier for them! Here’s a preview of their Santa Barbara engagement session. www.chris-holt.com #chrisholtphotography #authentic #emotion #storytelling #storytellers #socal #insideweddings #weddinginspo #weddingday #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddingwire #love #happy #smpweddings #theknot #proposed #engaged #engagement #howheasked #shesaidyes #destination #sunset #santabarbara #beach See more

As our wedding season starts to wind down for 2018, we couldn’t be more grateful for the couples, families and friends we’ve been able to connect with. It’s always been more than just photographing and documenting weddings and celebrations. Highlighting the connection and emotions that happen throughout each wedding day is what drives us to work as hard as we can and we love every second of it. ... Here’s to a wonderful year and to what’s in store for the future! www.chris-holt.com #chrisholtphotography #authentic #emotion #storytelling #storytellers #wedding #bride #groom #weddingphotography #realwedding #socalwedding #socalbride #insideweddings #weddingstyle #weddinginspo #weddingday #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddingwire #love #happy #smpweddings #theknot #californiawedding #weddingdetails #justsaidyes #weddingplanning #silhouette #bw See more

Lead me where my trust is without borders... Carri and Brandon’s wedding this past week was absolutely magical! www.chris-holt.com

When #weddingwednesdays and Halloween happen to be on the same day, we like showing treats like these! We hope you celebrate safely! www.chris-holt.com... #chrisholtphotography #authentic #emotion #storytelling #storytellers #wedding #bride #groom #weddingphotography #realwedding #socalwedding #socalbride #insideweddings #weddingstyle #weddinginspo #weddingday #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddingshoes #weddingdetails #weddingrings #diamonds #caratclub #weddingbands See more

Carri and Brandon met and were living parallel lives over the last 18 years and the perfect time came for them to get to know each other on a deeper level. Once we got to know their story, purpose and love for each other, we couldn’t be happier for them to be married! Congrats you guys! www.chris-holt.com

Dad with the assist to make sure Houston is looking good! We love these moments! www.chris-holt.com

Details were meant to be highlighted! We love how Anni and Houston incorporated their blues into their wedding. www.chris-holt.com

Anni and Houston were such a pleasure to be around and their wedding day was an absolute honor to photograph. We snuck away for a few minutes to get some beautiful romantics and they absolutely shined! Congrats you guys!... www.chris-holt.com

WANTED: We are looking for engaged couples that are madly in love and just won't settle for boring engagement photos. You must have a sense of humor, be willing to get out of your comfort zone, and most importantly, you must love to have fun! This offer is only good for 3 couples that would be ok with us using the photos on our website and are willing to let us experiment with some new ideas. Oh yeah, did I mention you must be madly in love?!!... These engagement sessions are totally FREE! Yep, 100% absolutely FREE! We will even throw in a FREE 8x10 photo from your session! You will have the opportunity to purchase more if you would like, but there is absolutely no obligation! Please share and tag your engaged friends! Click the link to learn more and for a chance to be selected! https://my.stickyfolios.com/cwtkjznv8ltg

Here's to you and your squad taking on this awesome weekend! www.chris-holt.com

Houston was the hot guy in the office. Anni worked up the nerve to talk to him and Now she’s planning on getting married in a few weeks! We can’t wait to see them rock it out! www.chris-holt.com

It seems like just a few months ago these two rocked their wedding; now they’re expecting a little one! So many Congrats Jes and Johnny! www.chris-holt.com

We love it when culture intersects with fun weddings! www.chris-holt.com

You see, Anni and Houston’s wedding is coming up just outside of LA and if there engagement session was any indication, we’re going to have so much fun! www.chris-holt.com

Don’t you wish three day weekends lasted a little bit longer? www.chris-holt.com

Long weekends and hanging with your love are like!!! www.chris-holt.com

Looking towards the 3 day weekend like... !!! www.chris-holt.com

Glenn was absolutely beaming when he saw his daughter in her wedding gown for the first time! Have I told you how much we love these moments! www.chris-holt.com

We love it when we find our grooms taking a few minutes to write a personal note to their soon-to-be-bride. www.chris-holt.com

Our couples definitely know how to have fun! Happy Saturday! www.chris-holt.com

Whether its at work or for funsies, we know how much the details matter! Happy Friday! www.chris-holt.com

Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. No matter how your week has gone so far, there is peace and strength in knowing that everything is under control. You got this!! www.chris-holt.com

17 out of 10 people recommend surrounding yourself with those you love. Try it and watch that smile appear out of nowhere. www.chris-holt.com

We just checked the weather and we’re scheduled for more heat!! www.chris-holt.com

The joy between Amanda and Jon was so infectious, we couldn't be happier for them! www.chris-holt.com

I hope your weekend rocks! www.chris-holt.com

Shoulder kisses and windy days make for the best days with your love. These two were so fun to rock out with! www.chris-holt.com

It's not the size of the wedding that matters, but the love between our couples that shines brighter than everything around them. We're so excited to share a few highlights of Audrey and Patrick's wedding with you! Enjoy and have a great week!... www.chris-holt.com

As a dad, I can’t quite relate to Glen’s emotions here but I can only imagine how much love Amanda has for him. Hang tight for more previews from Amanda and Jon’s wedding! www.chris-holt.com