Welcome

You're in love, and you want every moment captured. You want your photos to reflect the luxurious and classic feeling of being in love with your partner, but you don't want them to look like they were taken in 1975. You want your photos to be timeless and elegant, with a little bit of an editorial edge, but not overly formal or stiff.

I get it. I'm right there with you.

I'm Malaya, a Santa Barbara wedding photographer, capturing couples in love. I'm inspired by timeless beauty and elegant simplicity, and I specialize in creating classic images that authentically tell your story.

My clients are typically couples who don't want over-the-top, cheesy photos but instead desire a blend of classically romantic photos with an editorial edge to their wedding photography. It's important for me to capture your love in a natural way with candid moments rather than overly posed portraits. I believe that this creates more authentic photos that speak to who you are as individuals and as a couple.

I also believe in keeping things simple. I strive to create beautiful photos with elegance and a bit of minimalism and I provide naturally edited photos that highlight the beauty in your day.

My goal is to spend time getting to know you before our shoot, so I can truly understand what matters most to you, and make sure you feel comfortable and confident in your photos.

No matter the location, no matter the time of year, no matter the event (proposal sessions, engagement sessions, wedding coverage, or just because), or the size of your wedding (Elopement Sessions, Weddings, or Destination Weddings), my mission is to capture your love story in a way that will be treasured for a lifetime.