• ELEGANT

  • INTIMATE

  • TIMELESS

SoCal Wedding Photography

- Classy & Authentic -

For Couples Who Value Romantic Art

EMOTIONAL

IN-THE-MOMENT

FILM INSPIRED

Beyond The Lens

Step into a world of timeless elegance and heartfelt moments captured through the lens of authenticity.

Our style embraces the essence of class, infusing warmth and romance into every scene.

From the subtle glances, to the touch of the lips. Each image is a poetic symphony that captures the depth of emotion and connection between 2 souls.

It’s more than pictures…

It’s your love story etched into every frame, used as a cherished keepsake of your future together.

Your images will be an honest and authentic reflection of this day of celebration and love.

Hey, I’m Gavin

Welcome to the start of our journey.

“What journey?” you may ask…

Our journey of creating your own time capsule. As someone who appreciates long-lasting memories, I chose a path in building and capturing special moments.

I help loving couples capture intimate, elegant memories through my candid style wedding photography. I approach each wedding from beginning to end in a way that is personal, authentic, and meaningful.

I bring an unobtrusive approach to how I capture a wedding day while naturally guiding my couples with fun prompts that capture natural emotion.

Gavin Barkema

“You really listened to us and gave us what we wanted”

- Angelique & Shawn

“The quality of the photos and time he put into editing them was amazing! They came out so beautiful and we were very happy! I highly recommend Gavin; he was very easy to work with and very kind, not to mention that his work is amazing! You will no regret it!”

-Thalia & Michael

TIMELESS EDITS

  • Classy, warm and film inspired

  • dramatic black & whites

  • Preserving the authenticity & emotion of each scene

SEE WHAT OTHERS SAY

  • "We had the pleasure of having Gavin as our wedding photographer at our wedding! The quality of the photos and time he put into editing them was amazing! They came out so beautiful and we were very happy! I highly recommend Gavin; he was very easy to work with and very kind, not to mention that his work is amazing! You will not regret it!

    ~ Thalia & Michael

  • “No need to worry about posing or what to do with your hands, Gavin has you covered. He’ll make you appear as if you have been modeling your whole life and take beautiful photos that will make you smile over and over again.”

    - Bryce & Chad

  • “Gavin is an amazing photographer and human being. The session was fun and made us feel confident. We were blown away by how beautiful the pictures came out and how great the quality was!”

    - Kaylin & Kevin

  • “Gavin is a very professional photographer and made me feel comfortable during our shoot. I had an amazing first photoshoot experience and a fun time. The photo album results are superb!”

    - Cheayne & Pierre

  • "Gavin was such an amazing photographer! He knew which angles to capture the perfect moments for my fiance and I. Definitely will be booking him again!

    ~ Anna-Marie & Christopher

  • "Gavin did a fantastic job - really listened to us and gave us what we wanted which included rescheduling to a better date, so we could get more ideal sunset shots. Highly recommend."

    ~ Angelique & Shawn

  • "Gavin was super helpful and patient with my ever changing schedule. He was on time and helped me pose. Super friendly guy! I highly recommend getting photos taken by him. Thank you, Gavin!

    ~ Allison

Interested in learning more?

And Don’t Forget to Follow My Instagram Journey!

Which will age more beautifully… the wine from this vineyard, or these portraits from this very special day? Congrats to Jill and John for starting their journey together 🥂 Venue: @doffowineryweddingsandevents 2nd Shooter: @jco.weddings #
A quiet evening by the ocean with these two. Simple, natural, and full of fun. #caengagementphotographer #ocengagementphotographer #lagunabeachengagement #socalengagementphotographer
Really need to catch up some posting… so why not start with this super fun engagement session a did a few weeks back. Timeless, old school and vintage vibes 🤌🏼 #socalengagementphotographer #engagementphotos #ocweddingphotographer #ocengagem
These rings say it all—love, commitment, and forever. The perfect details from the big day, captured in a moment. Here’s to two hearts coming together and a lifetime of memories. #ocweddingphotographer #caweddingphotographer #laweddingph
On the LA streets for this awesome engagement session. Can’t wait to shoot these 2 wedding in a few months! #ocweddingphotographer #socalweddingphotographer #caweddingphotographer #laweddingphotographer #laengagement #laengagementphotographer
This sunset gloom on a wedding day 🤌🏼 #socalweddingphotographer #caweddingphotographer #ocweddingphotographer #laweddingphotographer #goldenhour #weddingphotography