Couple's photographer California
Couple Engagement in California

I believe in low-stress, relaxed wedding days that allow you time to enjoy the experience. To ensure you come away with amazing wedding portraits, but, also, to make sure that our time together is more than a photo session. I want to help tell your story and create the best experience possible - which means my job starts long before the wedding and extends beyond the day itself.

SERVICES & INVESTMENT

California engagement photographer
intimate wedding photographer California
California elopement photographer

Meg’s Marvels Photography specialized in full day coverage for small weddings and elopements with guest counts averaging around 0-60.

Now booking for 2025.

Two Mini Sessions Slots Available on Sunday, November 10th @ Hacienda de las Flores - 8:10am + 8:40am - $375 for 20 Minute Session - More Info Here

All sessions & weddings require a signed contract and retainer payment upon booking to ensure dates are reserved.

Northern California elopement photographer
 

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ELOPEMENTS

STARTING AT $4,000 | AVERAGE INVESTMENT $5,500

Travel within 200 miles of Walnut Creek, CA included + travel packages available.

  • Timeline Building & Location Guidance

  • Access to my Planning Guide

  • Online Gallery + Print Release

  • A Beautiful Adventure & Amazing Photos


    Please note: Weddings + Elopements require a $1200 non-refundable retainer upon booking. 50% retainer required for travel weddings.

 
LGBT California wedding photographer
California coast wedding photographer
 

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SMALL WEDDINGS

STARTING AT $4,000 | AVERAGE INVESTMENT $5,500

Travel within 200 miles of Walnut Creek, CA included + travel packages available.

  • Timeline Building & Location Guidance

  • Access to my Planning Guide

  • Online Gallery + Print Release

  • A Beautiful Adventure & Amazing Photos

    Please note: Weddings + Elopements require a $1200 non-refundable retainer upon booking. 50% retainer required for travel weddings.

 
California small wedding photographer
California small wedding photographer

 

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COUPLES SESSIONS

All Sessions Take Place on Weekdays (MON-ThURS // Excluding holidays)

Includes travel within 40-80 miles of Walnut Creek, CA dependent on session option OR around pre-existing travel dates.

SIMPLE SESSION (1 Hour / 1 Location) - $650 / Local Discount Available within 20 Miles

STORYTELLING / ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS (2 Hours / 2 Locations) - $1,000

ADVENTURE SESSIONS (3.5 Hours / Up to 3 Locations) - $1,500

 
California couples photography
california couples photography

2025 TRAVEL DATES

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Don’t see your location on the list? I’m always open to travelling outside of my pre-determined locations, so reach out if there are other places you want to go!

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2025

FEBRUARY

NEW YORK CITY


MARCH

2025

BIG SUR


MAY

2025

BIG SUR


JUNE

2025

REDWOODS NATIONAL & STATE PARK

MT SHASTA



PENDING TRIPS

2025

YOSEMITE (SUMMER) LAS VEGAS/SoUTHERN UTAH (FALL) JOSHUA TREE (OCT/NOV)
MT WHITNEY/ALABAMA HILLS/MAMMOTH (JULY-SEPT)
GREECE - LIEKLY KALYMNOS (NOV) OR ICELAND (SUMMER)

STEPS TO BRINGING YOUR DREAM PHOTOS TO LIFE

  • STEP 01

    INQUIRE

    1 | Reach out through my site and tell me the vision for your wedding day (it’s okay if you’re still figuring out the details!). Together, we’ll make sure we’re a great fit and then can work together to finalize the details.

    2 | Once availability is confirmed, we’ll set up a time to talk and make sure we connect. Comfort is key to good photos, and I’ll be by your side most of the wedding day, so my goal is to feel like just another friend on the day! :)

  • STEP 02

    DREAMING UP THE PERFECT WEDDING DAY

    It’s time to start brainstorming your dream wedding day. I can help with locations and itineraries to start sorting through what would make for the best day for you! Plus, I’ll send over my planning guide to help you along the way.

  • STEP 03

    PUTTING TOGETHER A PLAN

    To ensure stunning photos and an amazing wedding day, we’ll put together a timeline. This can ensure we plan for the best light (aka the best photos) and to ensure the day doesn’t feel rushed. I’ll work with you on the small details to make sure you have a day that is low-stress and you’ll get all the photos you dreamed of.

  • STEP 04

    PREP FOR THE WEDDING

    With week-of packing lists and reminders to the day of the wedding, I’ll be here to make sure you’re set up and ready to enjoy your day.

  • STEP 05

    YOUR WEDDING DAY

    Relax, enjoy, and trust that I’ll capture so many beautiful memories for you both.

  • And then you get your wedding pictures... jaw dropping talent.

    Finding Meg was the moment I believe the Wedding Gods smiled down on us. Working with Meg was a breeze, everything from start to finish was so smooth and I knew she had everything handled. I really think working with Meg made us more and more excited for the wedding...because she’s just so fun! Every minute spent with Meg will be full of happiness, laughter, and smiles. And then you get your wedding pictures...jaw dropping talent. We look forward to seeing Meg again and again in our future!

  • Meg captured every little moment and made them look so magical and dreamy and beautiful!

    I’ll begin by saying that Meg is THE BEST! My husband and I found her on instagram and immediately fell in love with her image tones and compositions. She ended up playing a big part in planning out our DIY beach wedding. We first met her during our engagement shoot. We were both very nervous about getting photographed; but within a few minutes we felt so comfortable. She made us forget that it was a “photo-session”. We were just having fun! // Finally, speaking about the photos... I’m just lost for words, of how amazing they were! We had such a hard time narrowing them down to our favorites for printing and sharing. They were all so amazing! Meg captured every little moment and made them look so magical and dreamy and beautiful! Thanks to Meg, we can relive the day over and over again by just sweeping through our photo gallery. No matter what the weather or place is like, Meg knows how to work her magic into her work!

  • 6 out of 5 stars. In many ways, Meg went above and beyond and delivered more than we ever could have hoped from a wedding photographer.

    6 out of 5 stars. In many ways, Meg went above and beyond and delivered more than we ever could have hoped from a wedding photographer. Megan did an absolutely amazing job for our wedding. Literally amazing. A few days before the wedding we did a pre-shoot to get to know each other and the photos turned out incredible. Her and her assistant were easy to hangout with and fun to be around. The day of the wedding they were professional, helpful, and of course the photos were fantastic. 6 out of 5 stars. In many ways, Meg went above and beyond and delivered more than we ever could have hoped for from a wedding photographer.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I always want to be transparent and aim to answer all your questions before you even book. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions I get asked:

  • At the time, my minimum for wedding coverage is my half day option. This covers up to 5 continuous hours of the wedding day.

    Because I only take on a limited number of wedding work throughout the year, keeping minimums helps ensure that I can concentrate my energy on giving every single couple an incredible experience. So much work goes into planning amazing elopement + wedding days, that I decided to implement minimums to ensure I was getting the chance to work with couples who were aligned in a vision to capture the full experience and story of their wedding day. But if you're looking for something more minimal, I can try my best to help connect you with a photographer that has those offerings within their business.

  • This can depend on a few different factors, but I gurantee a minimum of 50 photos for every hour of shooting, though I won’t withhold anything I think you’ll love!

  • Sessions are delivered within 3-4 weeks of the session date & elopements and weddings are delivered within 6-8 weeks.

  • I have a variety of lenses and gear that I mix and match depending on what I’m shooting. Most commonly I’ll be shooting on a Canon r5 or Canon R6 mark II as my primary camera and a mix of lenses.

    I use a mix of Canon L lenses with some of my favorites including my Canon 35mm f1.2, 50mm 1.4, 28-70 f2, 85mm f1.4, 70-200 f2.8 that I mix and match based on the day.

    On wedding and elopement days, I commonly shoot with two bodies and switch between some different lenses depending on the part of the day. I also have flashes, a strobe, and light stands/diffusers for nighttime receptions and anything happening after the sun sets.

  • No way! One of the reasons to hire a photographer in the first place is so that they can help make you comfortable in front of the camera and give you directions so you don’t feel lost. I like to play lots of games, ask questions, and guide you into flattering poses so that you don’t even have to worry. I also have a welcome guide to help with brainstorming/picking outfits/figuring out all the details so you don’t have to figure out all the logistics on your own. Though if you’re nervous or want to go beyond posing, I HIGHLY recommend planning a fun activity rather than just picking a backdrop to capture an experience.

    On wedding days, I try to implement a slightly more documentary style approach outside of portrait times but will for sure move you into areas with the best light if I have the chance and help keep an eye out for any adjustments (like hairs out of place for example).

  • For sessions, I require a $200 non-refundable deposit upon booking to retain your date. I require the rest of the payment the day of the session.

    For weddings, I require for a $1200 non-refundable retainer to save the wedding date and kick off the initial planning. Then the rest of the payment is due 2-3 weeks before the wedding or elopement day. This is a good excuse to chat and go over the last minute details as well!

    If you want to set up a payment plan, let me know, and I’m more than happy to figure something out!

  • Both before & after you book, email is the absolute best way to get in touch with me. I’m very inconsistent at responding to text messages and tend to answer them in my head or forget to actually hit send. You should expect an email response from me within 1-3 business days of sending that email most of the time if I'm not travelling for work or personal.

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