Business Details
18 Years
experience
Artistic Wedding Photography by The Sanadas
Founded in 2008, The Sanadas began as a creative venture by Marianne and Joe Sanada during their final years of art and law school. With over 350 weddings photographed, we combine artistic vision and technical expertise to capture authentic moments that resonate across generations. Our collaborative approach ensures couples feel at ease while we document their unique stories through creative compositions and natural storytelling. We prioritize personalized service, offering pre-wedding consultations, timeline guidance, and location scouting to maximize each couple's experience.Our commitment to quality extends to post-production, where we meticulously curate images that balance emotional depth with visual artistry. As lifelong partners in both work and life, we bring a distinctive synergy to every project, supported by our Australian Cattle Dog Arya who occasionally assists in client meetings.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Elopement Coverage
Couples Portraits
Travel Photography
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Documented 350+ weddings with a collaborative husband-wife approach
- Personalized timeline guidance and location scouting services
- Artistic background combining creative vision with technical expertise
- 100% transparent communication with 24-hour response guarantee
- Award-winning storytelling through natural, emotionally authentic imagery
What people say
Breathtaking shoot
Natural and beautiful photos
Fun and comfortable experience
Ninja-level unobtrusive presence
Epic creative vision
Services
Wedding Photography
We document weddings from preparation through reception with artistic storytelling. Our dual-photographer approach captures multiple perspectives while maintaining natural authenticity. Each package includes timeline consultation, location scouting, and curated album design.
Engagement Sessions
Creative on-location sessions help couples acclimate to being photographed together. We focus on capturing genuine interactions while providing gentle guidance for natural poses and expressions in beautiful settings.
Elopement Coverage
Discreet documentation of small weddings and courthouse ceremonies. We specialize in creating cinematic narratives from brief events, focusing on emotional authenticity and meaningful details in compact timelines.
Couples Portraits
Personalized photography sessions for relationship milestones beyond weddings. We create artful representations of couples' dynamics through environmental portraits in meaningful locations.
Destination Weddings
Global coverage with local expertise at international locations. We handle logistical challenges while maintaining artistic consistency, ensuring cultural elements enhance rather than distract from authentic storytelling.
People
Marianne Sanada
Lead Photographer
BFA in Photography from Cal Arts with 15+ years of wedding experience. Specializes in capturing emotional authenticity through creative compositions and natural lighting techniques.
Joe Sanada
Photographer & Storyteller
Former attorney turned photographer with technical expertise in lighting and composition. Focuses on cinematic storytelling and ensuring client comfort during shoots.
Questions
Do you travel for weddings?
Yes! While based in Indiana and California, we travel worldwide for weddings and elopements.
How many photos do we receive?
Full weddings typically receive 800-1200 curated images in high resolution.
What if we're camera-shy?
Our approach helps couples feel natural - we focus on interactions rather than posed shots.
Do you offer engagement sessions?
Yes! We recommend engagement sessions to build comfort before your wedding day.
How long until we get our photos?
Wedding galleries are delivered within 8-10 weeks with engagement sessions faster.
Can we customize packages?
Absolutely! We offer customizable hours, albums, and add-on sessions to fit your needs.
