eclectic tastes

If you’ve got

with a

penchant for sequins,

we’re the wedding day
girl gang for you

Just as likely to be your happy hour date
as we are to do the damn thing with a camera

As your wedding day wing women, we’re joining forces so you can be supported in all the magic that’s yet to come. We’re here to be a third wheel on your wedding day, capturing all those stolen kisses, sneaky smiles, and epic dance moves. And like a true friend, we’ll be right there doing all those things with you, probably elbowing our way into the dance circle to show off our own moves.

We’re not just another wedding vendor. Instead, call us your badass BFFs with cameras, a killer timeline, and a “charmingly bossy” attitude when it comes to family portraits (we’re talking sunglasses off, jackets buttoned, and Florida cousins standing.in.line.).

Show us who YOU are, and let us do the rest.

The Queen Bees

You know when you meet someone new and your heart immediately screams, “THAT ONE.” Like you were put on this earth to be best friends. You share your deepest darkest secrets and then start photographing weddings together. That’s how the story goes, right?

Well, that’s how it went for this dynamic duo, Alyss and Cate. Collectively, they’ve photographed 300+ (honestly, they’ve lost count) weddings, from Italy to the block around the corner in San Diego. With a true sisterhood-level connection, these two expertly approach weddings with the perfect blend of joy + moxie (Alyss) and fire + gusto (Cate) that equals nothing short of a badass time... and truly one-of-a-kind images.

Call it their collective special spark. Their secret sauce. Their secret spicezzz. Call it what you want… it’s exactly what you need on a wedding day.

Alyss

Principal Photographer | Runs This Bitch
From your dad's tender kiss on your mom's hand to your childhood friends racing to hug you when your song blasts on the dance floor, Alyss has an instinct for spotting and immortalizing those magical moments in an artful and editorial way that can’t be repeated.
With an eye for beauty and intention, Alyss is dedicated to filling your gallery with surprises and capturing all the moments you might miss while living your best life.
If you’ve had the pleasure of experiencing her zestiness, you’d never know that she's an introvert at heart from the way she throws herself into every celebration, fueled by pure joy. Don't be surprised if you catch her belting out Whitney Houston in the middle of your dance floor! This girl will HYPE up that dance floor.
Cate

Principal Photographer | Partner in Crime
Cate is the opposite of basic. With a decade under her belt, and a passport carrying stories of her worldly travels, this Queen recognizes the fact that your wedding day is history in the making. When she aims her camera, she’s already imagining your grandchildren holding your wedding photos and the emotions that’ll come flooding back.
Don’t be too fooled by her whole-hearted sentimentality though. She has the loudest, most infectious laugh on this planet and will hit you with dirty jokes while not-so-subtly letting you know she wants you to make out on the beach during sunset.
She’s a business-in-the-front, party-in-the-back kind of woman. We love a Queen who does it all.

Our Honey Bees bring a certain je ne sais quoi to each and every event they work on.

Salomé, Christine, and Miranda not only possess exceptional technical skills, but also have an innate warmth and that killer can-do-attitude needed to get the job done. We have meticulously trained them in our unique Honey approach to weddings, from our artistic viewpoint and directing style, to our expertise in navigating all the tricky, unpredictable moments that come with weddings.

However, what truly sets them, apart is our signature Honey touch, infused with humor, joy, and grace, which they prioritize in capturing every moment. Our Honey Bees are wholeheartedly dedicated to curating a fun and authentic experience for you. You chill, hug your grandma, and party hard with your people. They’ll do the rest, capturing all those magical moments that you don’t even realize are unfolding because you’re too busy celebrating!

The Honey Bees

Salomé

Strength: laughs at every joke
Weakness: laughs at every joke…
Salomé's decade of photographing San Diego couples hasn't dulled her ability to make each wedding unique.
Her joyful presence on the big day is infectious and her artistic eye captures unexpected beauty. She infuses her portraits with an editorial flair that makes couples feel like works of art.
Salomé's editing process is inspired by a diverse range of music, from Talking Heads to Post Malone. She's always open to new experiences, but an old-fashioned cocktail will always hold a special place in her heart.
Christine

Strength: rainy day? pitch black room? NBD.
Weakness: will cry if you cry during toasts
Christine excels in natural light, but give this queen a pitch-black room, or a twinkly light tunnel, and she’ll give you A MASTERPIECE. Throw in some laughs and true YOU-ness to your images, because Christine is a master in getting to know who you truly are in under an hour.
When she’s not slaying it left and right at weddings, she’s most likely to be reading a book in a coffee shop, overanalyzing word choices, or scrolling endlessly back through text messages to prove a point.
Miranda

Strength: No stress. All chill.
Weakness: The dessert table
Color-obsessed and ready to party on that dance floor, it’s no wonder that Miranda’s priority is for couples to have a bold, fun BLAST on their wedding day. She takes a hands-on approach to keep everyone around her happy – from the couple, family and friends, and vendors, too.
She lives out her belief that weddings should be the truest and beautiful representation of individual stories – not just some pretty gallery in someone’s portfolio.
In Miranda’s free time, you can find her reading or napping outdoors on her inflatable couch, or off enjoying her next adventure with her husband.

FAQs

What’s the difference between booking The Queen Bees vs The Honey Bees?

When booking The Queen Bees, you’ll be working with Alyss and Cate as a team of 2 lead photographers, bringing our unique energy, approach, and style that comes naturally after having worked weddings together for 6 years… or what feels like forever.

Should The Queen Bees be unavailable or outside your budget, we have our trained, highly qualified team of lead associates, The Honey Bees, ready to love on you and take gorgeous photos on your wedding day. You still receive 2 photographers with associate coverage, and that second photographer will be assigned closer to the wedding date as opposed to during your booking.

Do we still get the signature Honey Photographs experience and editing style?

Absolutely! When you book an associate, your experience pre- and post-weddings are the same with every Honey couple. You’ll still get access to all of Honey’s wedding day prep information, and questionnaires via Alyss with your Honey Bee photographer included in all communication should you have specific details or concerns you’d like to express to your photographer.

Post-wedding day, your associate photographer will deliver your images to the Honey Photographs studio where Alyss herself safely backs up the files in multiple places, processes them with the signature Honey editing style you see on our website, and delivers your gallery within the promised, standard Honey Photographs timeline.

Who will be our photographer if we book The Honey Bees?

After your initial call with Alyss, a photographer is chosen for you based on your needs, personality, and venue. We aren’t out here hiring random strangers to show up on your wedding day. Your lead photographer will be either Salomé, Christine, or Miranda.

Each of our amazing photographers has a tight-knit, loved pool of photographers who they have built close relationships with while photographing weddings together over the years. As we get closer to your wedding date, your lead photographer will book a trusted, experienced second photographer to join them in capturing your day.