Black Rider Studios

12/29/2025

Arlene & Christopher — yesterday in Los Angeles.
A wedding rooted in family, faith, and quiet intensity.
Soft moments, deep emotion, and a room that felt everything as it happened.
The last wedding of the year, and one we won’t forget.

DM to inquire about our services.

12/29/2025

12/24/2025

Yesterday at Balboa Park with Rae and Neil felt effortless in the best way. So much laughter, so much ease, and that kind of connection that makes time disappear while we’re photographing. These two beautiful beings brought their whole selves, and it was an absolute joy to create with them. If this is how your love feels, we’d love to tell your story too. DM to inquire about our services.

12/20/2025

Last Thursday in the heart of Bajos del Toro, we witnessed something rare. Cyrus and Christina were married at , surrounded by waterfalls, jungle, and a quiet kind of magic that can’t be staged. This wedding wasn’t just beautiful — it was deeply human. We fell in love with these two almost instantly, and it was a true honor to document a day that felt this honest, this emotional, and this alive. If you’re dreaming of an intimate destination wedding rooted in nature and story, we’d love to hear from you. DM to inquire about our services.

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12/14/2025

When the day is over, and the last dance has ended, all that remains are the memories. Our mission is to capture those moments – the quiet anticipation, the stolen glances, the tears, and the unguarded laughter. These are the moments that matter, and we believe they deserve to be captured authentically.

If your love story is about raw emotion, wild hearts, and the beauty of the unscripted, let’s connect. Now booking 2026 weddings in California, Oregon, Washington, and beyond.

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12/11/2025

Golden hour has a way of revealing people exactly as they are — soft, strong, and unafraid of the light.
Samantha stepped into this field and the whole scene shifted… a reminder that simple moments can still feel cinematic.

If you’ve been wanting portraits that feel like you — timeless, warm, and artfully guided — we’d love to create something unforgettable together.

DM to inquire about our services.

12/10/2025

Some shoots feel like cinema.
This one with Daisy was exactly that.

While 90% of our clients learn posing through our guidance, every now and then someone steps in front of the camera and just… becomes the moment.
Daisy is one of those rare naturals — needing almost no direction, just moving through the light like the scene was written for her.

This passion project was inspired by Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game” — the mood, the coastline, the raw emotion.🔥
A reminder of why we love what we do.

DM to inquire about your own cinematic portrait experience.

12/09/2025

Some weddings feel like scenes from a film—soft light, quiet glances, and a love that moves in its own rhythm. Madison and Boston’s Villa Del Sol wedding in Fullerton was exactly that. A slow, dreamy unfolding of moments that still linger long after the night ended.

Their full story is now live on the blog.
Link is in our story.
DM to inquire about our services.

12/08/2025

Once upon a time in the mountains of Colorado…
Stephanie and Jerry shared their wedding day beneath the pines of Estes Park — a moody, rain-kissed celebration at Della Terra by Wedgewood back in 2018.
A reminder that love doesn’t need perfect weather… just the right person beside you.

If you’re dreaming of a wedding day told with cinematic, emotional storytelling — DM to inquire about our services.

12/06/2025

Missed the sales this weekend? We got you covered!

For the couples who want more than pretty pictures —
the ones who want mood, emotion, and a story that actually feels like them.
I’m opening 2 spots for 2026 weddings with
$500 OFF any Moody, Cinematic Wedding Photography package.
This offer ends Monday at midnight.
If you want wedding photos with atmosphere, depth, and real connection…

DM TO BOOK US

Let’s create something unforgettable.

12/05/2025

Once upon a time in Menifee…
Estee and Jacob’s wedding at .wedgewood felt like stepping into a storybook — warm light, quiet emotion, and a kind of love that settles into the frame before you even press the shutter.
Their day was tender, timeless, and fully theirs.
See more moments from their wedding in the new blog on our site — the link is in our story.

DM to inquire about our services.

12/04/2025

Some love stories don’t need direction — they just breathe on their own.
Allison & Enrique’s engagement session felt like that… quiet, cinematic, and completely theirs.
Photographed in the forests of San Diego County, wrapped in soft fall tones and that gentle kind of romance you don’t have to pose.

Their full story is now live on our website — the link is in our story.
DM to inquire about our services.