The experience you have on your wedding day (and leading up to it) is so important. You are preparing for a beautiful sacrament, and a wonderful celebration afterward with your close family and friends. When choosing a wedding photographer, I think it is essential to find someone who will bring joy and peace to this preparation and on your wedding day.
I remember so clearly when my husband and I were in our marriage preparation class with our priest. He asked us about some wedding plans, and then he asked, "Is your photographer Catholic?" We responded, "Yes" and I saw that he was glad to hear this. I didn't think much of it before that moment, but I realized then just how important it was to have a photographer that knows this sacrament. It wasn't just important for us and the images that we would have, but it was also important to the clergy to know that the photographer would act reverently in church...
That is my aim for you: to bring joy and peace. I want you to feel joy throughout the process through my personality and through the images I will provide. I want you to feel peace in choosing an experienced photographer who understands the Mass and will make you feel super comfortable in front of the camera. As a former bride (and as a Catholic) I know the importance of this sacrament. Of the reverence that is due in church. I know firsthand the beauty of a Catholic marriage; the deep joy and bliss that is surrounded by it! And I want to be there to capture it all for you!
I don't want to just be another vendor on your wedding day. I want to be the one to document you two as a couple. I want you to look back at your engagement and wedding images with bliss, and seeing your authentic selves in those photographs. I want to capture the sweet romance of your love and marriage. Most importantly, I want to capture your love for God. And I am here for you every step of the way, to help guide you and to pray for you both as you prepare for your beautiful marriage.
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Wedding Investment
The investment you make for your wedding photography is so important. The dress will get tucked away, the food and cake will be eaten, the flowers will wilt, but one of the only tangible things you will keep is your wedding photographs. These photographs will be there to tell the story of your wedding day: the day you and your spouse stood in front of God and exchanged vows.
As you decide on a wedding photographer, I encourage you to remember that your wedding photographs will be one of the only tangible things you keep after the wedding day. Of course, you will have your memories and an incredible lifelong marriage that follow this day, but there is something so special about getting to re-live it through the images you will receive. I still remember how special it was (and still is) to look through my parent's wedding album, and my grandparent's photographs too. During one of our visits to Colorado (where most of my husband's family lives), my mother-in-law pulled out her own wedding album and the albums she had created of her children that are married so far. It was such a joy for me to flip through the pages. I felt like I was part of the family as I got to "witness" these weddings that I wasn't physically present for.
I truly love what I do. Getting to work with Catholic couples that value their Faith and want to honor God every step of the way is such a dream come true for me! I would truly be so honored to capture these moments for you. If anything I have shared throughout my website has resonated with you, I would love to chat more.
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"Victoria is AMAZING!! ...She offered prayers and sympathy over the many hurdles we faced in our engagement period. She centers everything around Christ and the Catholic faith and truly embodies the most important things about that day. She does a wonderful job remaining professional while also treating her clients like friends...She somehow captured such important moments to my heart that I didn't even voice outloud. She makes it a goal to get to know you and to photograph based on that and it shows. My husband and I are very awkward with strangers and generally hate our pictures being taken, but Victoria made it the most easy and chill experience ever. We genuinely enjoyed the time taking pictures and had fun during them which we did not expect! My husband hates pictures and he loved our experience. She is so good at helping people to be natural on camera. It sounds dramatic, but I am in love with her photography skills and the pictures she took. I cannot stop looking at them! I would highly recommend her to anyone and I will be telling/am telling all my single friends to have her at their weddings."
-Elizabeth (Wedding June 2024)
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"Even though I was just a bridesmaid in a Mystical Rose shot wedding, it was an amazing experience. Victoria did such an amazing job and made everyone feel the specialness and beauty of the day. She’s the type of person that instantly becomes your friend, and she’s such an incredible talent. I loved being part of a Mystical Rose wedding!"
-Shayla (May 2023 Wedding)
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"My husband and I recently got married and having Victoria as our photographer was one of our best decisions yet. We spent a long time looking for a photographer who could capture the sacredness and beauty of a Catholic wedding and we are so thankful to have found her.
Since we are in the Bay Area and Victoria was from another state, we didn't have a chance to meet in person before the big day, but upon meeting her, we immediately felt at ease. It was almost like seeing an old friend again! My husband and I have zero experience in front of the camera (we're camera shy) but we had a blast during our photoshoot with Victoria. We never felt weird or awkward. Victoria is such a personable, kind, and fun person that there was no way that we couldn't have had a great time with her!
If you are looking for Catholic photographer, then I highly recommend working with Victoria."
-Thaiban (April 2024 Wedding)
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"Victoria with Mystical Rose Photography is THE BEST! Not only does she capture stunning, authentic photos showcasing the beauty of a nuptial mass, but she also finds little ways to make the day go smoothly. She keeps a calm, positive demeanor and puts couples at ease. She takes the pulse of every situation and knows the right time to get creative and when to move on from a shot. If you’re considering hiring her, go ahead and make the jump. You’ll be so glad you did!"
-David W. (Wedding Vendor from January 2025 Wedding)
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"Victoria was an absolute joy to have as our photographer, and we are so glad we chose to book with her! Not only were the images beautiful, but she was such a loving presence to have around on our wedding day. We even had several friends and family members comment on how kind, joyful, and genuine our photographer was. It was also really special to have someone who understood the significance and sanctity of the day and who seemed to walk with us throughout our preparation journey. Her little check-in messages (and mailed card) meant so much. Would highly recommend Mystical Rose Photography!"
-Victoria (Wedding May 2024)
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"Since the first zoom meeting, Victoria made us feel comfortable with her and her work, which we found it very affordable.
I loved the fact that I could communicate with her very easily (text messages) and she made herself available for any kind of questions we had during the wedding planning (even if it wasn’t about photography). Sometimes she would just text to check on how the planning was going and letting us know that she was praying for us 🥹❤️
Choosing her to photograph our wedding was the best decision we made! We are very happy with her work. Even my husband who is very introverted and was worried about the photo shoots said he actually had fun doing it!"
-Karen (Wedding September 2023)