Desert Wedding at Lago Vista in Thermal, CA | Palm Springs Wedding Photographer
I love a wedding that ends with tequila and a dance party. Desert weddings become more popular every year. It’s a trend that I don’t see going away ever. It’s easy to see why couples are drawn to desert venues, it’s a warm beautiful place filled with wide-open skies. In the California desert, you have so many incredible options for a desert wedding venue; Joshua Tree is probably the most popular location for elopements, Palm Springs is perfect for the eclectic funky wedding, and further south in Palm Desert is Lago Vista Ranch in Thermal California.
Lago Vista Ranch isn’t just a venue, it’s an experience. The venue is incredible and ultra-private and doubles as a vacation rental. Meaning, you and your whole wedding party can stay and enjoy a nice long weekend of fun. The property includes a private beach, lake with floating dock, a pool, and spa, with stunning views of the Santa Rosa Mountains. This southern desert hideaway is definitely worth a look.
Thermal is a relatively central part of the Palm Desert area. You could easily do day trips, or fancy couples sessions, in Palm Springs, Salton Sea, Joshua Tree, etc. You know who to call for any photography needs. Get in touch here, and as always, please enjoy my take on this super classy Lago Vista Ranch wedding.
My photography is a blend of art, experience, and instinct—a little bit of this, a little bit of that.
For over 15 years, I’ve been immersed in the world of photography. It all started when I was 18 and stepped into a darkroom for the first time. That moment sparked a lifelong obsession with capturing the world through my lens. It eventually lead me to the fine art space, collaborating with artists, managing studios, and working alongside galleries and museums.
Through years of studying art and photography—both in undergraduate and graduate school—my aesthetic evolved under the influence of critical theory and contemporary art. I found myself drawn to the intersection of traditional documentary photography and spontaneous, unfiltered moments of real life. My goal is to create images that are raw, honest, and deeply human.
Travel plays a huge role in my creative process. I find inspiration in the unfamiliar—letting light, movement, and emotion guide my eye. Photography is my way of making sense of the world, turning fleeting moments into lasting stories. With a camera in hand, everything becomes a canvas, and every frame is a chance to reveal beauty in the unexpected.
