I’m Mandee. It’s really nice to meet you.
Backstage at a comedy show. Photo by Katherine Leon
I'm a wedding photographer based in Los Angeles, CA. I live near the ocean with my partner Joel and our many plants. When I'm off-duty, you can typically find me at a comedy show, camping, cheering loudly at ACFC home games, or watching old movies on TCM.
My work celebrates a strong documentary editorial style, allowing me to capture your raw energy with all its spontaneity, joy, and vulnerability, served up with some bold and beautiful portraits. All while making sure you have the time of your life. Don't worry, I got you.
I believe in capturing images that will instantly transport you back to how you felt on your wedding day – all the unforgettable and in-between moments. They're classic, personal, timeless, and authentic to you.
With every wedding, I immerse myself in the joy of creating amidst the festivities, discovering beauty in every detail, embracing the opportunity to weave together the threads of an unforgettable narrative, and creating art in the middle of a party.
While I call Los Angeles home - I travel far and wide. It's honestly one of the best parts of my job. If you enjoy comedy, traveling, eating, and drinking your way through cities, we'll probably be BFFs, just like Callie and me, my forever Valentine
I’m Callie and I’d like to have pie with you.
Enjoying Pie. Photo by Katherine Leon
I’m a wedding videographer, photographer, and all-around partner in crime with Mandee.
I am a third-generation native of Los Angeles and live in DTLA with my husband and our lovably goofy dog, Donuts. When not behind the lens, you might catch me scouring garage sales for treasure and vintage cameras, linking up with pals at a comedy show, and, of course, indulging in my love of all varieties of pie.
Being raised in an environment saturated with art, comedy, and music profoundly shaped my creative perspective. Driven by a passion to capture and forge connections, my work is a celebration of authentic storytelling with an editorial flair. Every frame is crafted with vibrant energy and true bold emotion.
Bringing motion into my work allows me to bottle up the essence of all the little moments that create the magical vibe of your day and put them into a visual mixtape you’ll want to play on repeat with a slice of pie.
We both relish being by your side, cameras in hand, capturing your joy in its purest form, and we’re happy to do it anywhere, literally.
KIND WORDS — A REVIEW
Mandee was a DREAM to have photograph my wedding. From there start, she was very responsive, put together a timeline for our wedding and gave us lots of great advice on how to set things up for the day. We had some last minute changes due to weather and had to push our ceremony several hours and change location, she was completely accommodating.
On the day of the wedding - WOW! Mandee went above and beyond. She felt like a part of the family. As the bride, I felt so supported by her. On top of directing the whole family into poses, helping me and my husband feel natural and at ease on camera, she helped me change my dresses (I had an outfit change), she made sure I brought an extra set of earrings in case one fell out (which it did and she was immediately there with the new pair!), she helped my mom and my sister with all of our belongings. Every single person at the wedding was thoroughly impressed by her.
She was very professional, very dedicated to her craft. She felt like a family member, but also didn't over impose herself or anything at all. She was a complete professional who could anticipate our needs. She also sent us a sneak peek at our photos and they are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! The space we were in was a little dark, but using her lighting, she made the images stand out and feel so genuine to the day. I can't say enough great things about Mandee!!!!
—Nolwen and Isaac
