We're a young husband and wife photography & film duo from Ireland & California, and are based in the Central Valley, California. It is our passion to capture real weddings and elopements here in California. We believe in artistry and originality and take a documentary style approach to weddings; capturing real moments, not forced ones. Our goal is to make your wedding day as stress free as possible, and of course to have fun and get to know you.
Susannah Merritt
I lived a pretty typical lifestyle growing up in Northern Ireland; school until I was 18, gap year, studied at Queen's University, involved in leadership in my home church, and had a great family and group of friends around me. I wasn't expecting life to take such a turn, until I met Elijah and all of a sudden I had dropped out of uni, gotten married and moved to California. There, along with my husband, I realised my passion for photography; capturing moments and being able to look at them forever. We’ve lived between Ireland & California for the past almost 9 years, but have permanently made California our home. We now have a daughter, Eden, who is hands down the best part of our lives together. I’m so grateful for this business as it allows me to spend most of my time with her, and shoot weddings that are really important and special to us.
Elijah Merritt
I grew up as part of a huge farming family in the Central Valley of California. I've tried almost every job out there; selling clothes, building guitars, bussing tables, playing and touring with a band etc. Until finally I settled back into the farm life, with a wife in tow! It was a hugely demanding lifestyle and although we enjoyed so much of it, I was never able to get creative. Starting our own photography business was never what I expected to do, but now that we have, I can't imagine doing anything else. Moving to another country (for now the third time) was a huge challenge, but we are stoked to have settled back in my home town. I’m proud to be able to provide for my family and do something we both love, together.
We strive to capture every wonderful little detail of your wedding and create something tangible out of life's beautiful moments.
We believe in telling a story.
Your Story.
