The Copper Collective is a partnering of experienced women photographers. We use bright, vibrant imagery with true-to-life color to tell our clients’ diverse love stories, from the proposal to starting a family and beyond.

With the collective experience of photographing more than 1,000 wedding days, we’re not in the business of manufacturing photographs, but rather capturing connections when you’re feeling it most—authentic moments, seen and unseen. Our team dynamic gives us the space to be fully present for our couples, and inspires us to continuously push each other creatively and technically.

We are driven by a shared love of celebration, of shooting together, supporting one another, and connecting with couples adventurous in heart.

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Southern California wedding & Portrait Photographers

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Amber & JayP

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We’re a collective of women photographers, and making sure you feel true-to-you, grounded, and, above all, connected on your wedding day is what we do best. We purposefully and unobtrusively capture the day as it unfolds, from happy tears and heartfelt vows to champagne pops and wild dance floors—authentic moments, seen and unseen. With more than 1,000 weddings photographed and counting, we know more than anyone how to help you savor each moment, because that’s what turns a gorgeous photo into a magical and treasured memory.

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We want to help you prepare for your wedding. From shooting your engagement session to sharing our list of recommended vendors, we want to make sure you feel taken care of and celebrated leading up to the big day. As your details come together we will dive into creating your timeline so we can execute your wedding day plans flawlessly.

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We want the experience of your wedding day to be the incredible, once in a lifetime, “Best Day Ever” you’ve always dreamed of. We take what we do seriously, but never ourselves. This means having FUN, helping you to pause and take it all in, and creating opportunities for you to make cherished memories with your favorite people. Facilitating these moments is why we love what we do!

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We don’t believe your wedding photography experience is complete without a stunning custom album for you to relive your wedding over and over again. With our lives being lived mostly on our phones, its easy to forget how precious a physical product can be. We want to make you an heirloom that will stand the test of time and be a bridge for you to connect with your future generations.

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"We used the Copper Collective for our wedding this year and are extremely satisfied. They not only captured the entire wedding day so well and beautifully but made it easy and fun! I was beyond impressed when we got our sneak peaks back just the day after our wedding and only a few more weeks for the rest to arrive. They truly know how to make you feel comfortable and beautiful! I would highly recommend the Copper Collective!!."

- Maddie & Jon

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"I truly can’t recommend enough to book with The Copper Collective. They photographed our wedding in October and went above and beyond to ensure we got all the shots that were important to us on our special day. All of our shots came out AMAZING. This was the most well spent part of our entire wedding budget and I truly recommend booking them if you’re having a SoCal wedding.."

- Jessica & Favian

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"Where do I begin… just WOW!!! My husband and I had Ally Rae as our lead photographer and Jessica Van as our second photographer and we could not be more thankful or more in love with our wedding photos"

- Amber & JayP

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"We are very grateful we found the Copper Collective and will definitely be going to them with any photography needs in the future. Thank you so much!"

- Juliana & DJ

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"My husband and I were over the moon about our engagement and wedding photos from Ally! I highly recommend Ally and the copper collective in general! Ally was SO friendly. She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera and captured the most perfect moments that we will cherish for the rest of our lives!"

- Christine & Nick

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"Ally was amazing!!!!!! We found Copper Collective through our wedding planner, and we couldn't have been happier with the awesome team that Ally and Jessica were throughout our whole wedding day."

- Paulina & Michael

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"Capturing Moments, Creating Memories: A True Artist! I am absolutely thrilled to write this glowing 5-star review for the Copper Collective and Ally. Their talent, dedication, and passion for photography transformed our wedding day into a timeless masterpiece of memories that my partner and I will cherish forever."

- Brenna & Angel

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- Two Photographers
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- 8 Hours of Wedding Day Coverage
- Online Gallery
- High Res Download of Images
- Rights to Print and Use Images
- $250 Album Credit
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Ally's Style is Natural, Joyful & Captivating

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I've been a professional photographer for 10 years and have been shooting weddings for 3 years! I love love. I just do! And getting to be part of a couple’s most special day is an experience I don’t take for granted. Making sweet moments relivable for decades to come is an honor I relish, whether I’m capturing the emotion of a first look, the collective joy of your closest family, or dance-floor fun between old friends. Creating a relaxed atmosphere is one of my photographer superpowers, so that the day feels fluid and the photos flow, letting everyone focus on just soaking it all up. I’ll give you just enough guidance to make the most flattering memories. Combine that with beautiful backdrops and gorgeous lighting and you’ll happily look back at these photos for a lifetime.

Making memories is what brought me to photography in the first place—I was always that friend with the disposable camera growing up, first in San Diego, which I couldn’t wait to get back to, and later in Arkansas. It’s a talent I’ve put into overdrive, capturing moments of my daughter Ella. Between toddler playtime and parenting duties, my partner and I still find time for our lifelong love of dance—he’s a choreographer and our own love story began when I took one of his classes! We have a passion for kickboxing too; I help manage the local gym where he’s a trainer, and even Ella likes to beat up on the bags. And—bonus!—all this fitness comes in super handy on your big day, making it easy for me to move gracefully through a crowd, or hold an awkward position to get that extra-magical shot. I can’t wait to capture your memories in the making.

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Laura's Style is Modern, Authentic, & Cinematic

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I started professional photography 6 years ago and have been shooting weddings for a little over a year. Witnessing the spark and love between couples is inspiring, it's something that fills my cup to the brim. Everyone is unique, and each couple has something special so my number one priority is you. My style is authentic and timeless, so if you're comfortable and feeling like yourself, the images will speak for themselves. Whether it's the intimacy and tenderness of a first look, or the joy and thrill of coming back down the aisle after saying "I Do." I want you to be yourself, enjoying the wonderful feeling of being surrounded by your closest family and friends who are there to celebrate you. When you look back at your wedding photos, even years later, I want you to feel that moment and remember how incredible that day was.

Telling these kinds of stories is what drew me towards photography. I have always been enamored by beautifully framed and lit moments, a passion that comes from my background in filmmaking. Light that tells a story and compositions that enhance it even further is a huge influence on my style. Living in San Diego there's no shortage of epic views and gorgeous places to explore. My love for this beautiful life grew in part out of my trans Atlantic upbringing. I was raised in London in the UK and I am proud to say that California is my chosen home. When I'm not out and about, you can find me enjoying the beach or working out in the gym with my boyfriend. Quality time is definitely a love language of mine, pairing it with an energetic attitude and zest for life makes every day so exciting. This means that I approach every day with a fresh perspective - something that comes in very handy on wedding days.

Photographing weddings since 2022