Bride and groom walking down the aisle, surrounded by clapping wedding guests, with city skyscrapers in the background.

vibrant imagery for vibrant people

Bride and groom in formal attire standing under an archway outside a building taken on Polaroid film
Bride in white dress and veil standing on a beach with cliffs and a tower in the background taken on Polaroid film
A bride and groom posing together on their wedding day by the ocean, with the bride holding a bouquet of flowers taken on polaroid film

los angeles and beyond

photographer holding a vintage camera.

I’m Mariah Pollock, a Los Angeles based wedding photographer serving clients throughout Southern California and beyond. My goal is to preserve the livelihood and genuine atmosphere of your big day. I take a photojournalist approach to my photography and believe it's imperative to show the true soul in my photos. No trends, no gimmicks, just you and your lover in the moment. Allowing me to capture the intentional moments as your day unfolds, will yield a result as timeless as your grandparents’ wedding photos- I guarantee it.

I shoot on 35mm and medium format (120) film in addition to digital. Portraiture photography feels far more alive on film. My hybrid approach makes sure you get the best out of both photography mediums. Welcome to the land of grain, double exposures, and vibrance. You’ll notice each of my packages includes some type of film- because it’s that special.

Everything is better on film.

Investment.

These photos are going to be with you forever and seen generations down the line. Choosing the right person to photograph these moments is a crucial step in the wedding process. Each photo I choose is carefully integrated to create the most seamless and ‘authentic to you’ gallery. See what package works best for your day.

People dancing and celebrating outdoors at a wedding reception with string lights, trees, and a large house in the background.

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  • Skyleigh & andrew

    ‘Mariah is incredible! Her booking process is easy. Her attentiveness to the timeline of our day helped our wedding go so smoothly. For two people who are pretty shy, we felt so comfortable shooting our intimate day with her despite not having met in person yet. She went above and beyond to capture the candid photo gallery of my dreams. Not only that, she helped us secure another incredible vendor when we had need and she took the time to get to know our other vendors and leave them all kind reviews. Truly a gift to the wedding business and we couldn’t recommend working with her more!!’

  • leigh & sam

    ‘My fiance and I hired Mariah for our engagement photos after finding her work online and resonating with her effortless, non-cheesy, emotive photos. We also liked that Mariah shoots on both film and digital. We couldn't have been happier with our choice. From the get go, Mariah was professional, communicative, and easy to work with. Both before and on the day of the sheet, she was down to go with the flow and execute on our vision (and to recommend things to help fill in the many gaps--we have nowhere near the eye she does!). Engagement sessions can be awkward for couples not used to getting photographed (like us), but Mariah did such an excellent job of giving just-the-right amount of direction where we didn't have to come up with poses but it was still organic, and not at all imposing. We absolutely LOVED how our photos turned out. Mariah delivered SO many beautiful pictures, including a large number of film photographs that are timelessly beautiful.


    She captured everything we wanted in a way that felt true-to-us; not too fussy or cheesy but still beautiful and romantic. Sadly, we're getting married on the East Coast--otherwise, we would've loved to have her at the wedding, too. I would highly recommend hiring Mariah for anything.’

  • Erica & Tyler

    ‘Mariah took our vision for our wedding photos and totally blew us out of the water!!! The pictures immediately transported us back to all the wonderful moments of our wedding day, and made us look like we should be characters in a romance novel. She was immediately on board with the adventure of a destination wedding, and we were able to get so creative in such a great location. We were lucky to have such an amazing, creative, and professional person with us as our photographer and friend as we started our next chapter.’

A wooden dining table with four empty wine glasses, a beige vase with white and yellow flowers, a tall purple flower in a glass bottle, and a blue candle. A white menu card is partially visible on the left.
Couple kissing at wedding under outdoor string lights
A bride and groom in wedding attire standing outdoors beneath a bougainvillea plant with pink and red flowers, with the bride holding a large, colorful bouquet of flowers.
A couple holding hands and walking on a beach at sunset, smiling and dressed in light, casual clothing.
A bride and groom standing closely together in a dimly lit indoor space, with a large plant and green foliage behind them. The bride is in a white wedding dress with lace details and a long train, holding a bouquet of pink and peach flowers. The groo
A couple celebrating a coastal seaside elopement
A couple smiling in a vintage convertible car on a tree-lined street.
A newlywed couple walking down the aisle outdoors, smiling, surrounded by friends and family. The bride is holding a bouquet and wearing a white wedding dress, while the groom is in a maroon suit. Guests are celebrating and throwing flower petals.
Bride in a white dress and veil walking barefoot on a sandy beach, holding a bouquet of red and white flowers.
Bride and groom under veil during golden hour, close embrace, outdoor setting.
Bride and groom walking together, bride in white dress and veil holding bouquet, groom in dark suit.
People dancing in platform heels on a checkered floor during wedding reception, black and white photo.
Bride and groom in formal attire sitting on a vintage sofa, in a room with ornate windows and curtains, sharing a tender moment. Black and white photograph.
Bride and groom embracing under a veil in a forest setting.
A couple kissing at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, CA, with trees and sunlight in the background.
A bride walks down the aisle on a rooftop ceremony
A couple in wedding attire holding hands, standing on a garden path surrounded by lush greenery. The woman is in a white gown, and the man is in a black tuxedo.

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