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Grainy Surface
californias best candid documentary photographer for luxury weddings
Grainy Surface
BIG SUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER

SERVICES & OFFERINGS

Memorable experiences

captured to have  forever

Grainy Surface

EFFORTLESS YET REFINED

Collections Crafted for Moments You’ll Remember Forever

Your story deserves to be told in full—artfully, honestly, and without interruption.

 

Whether you're planning an intimate celebration or a multi-day wedding weekend, my approach remains candid, calm, and deeply human, crafted to bring you right back to how it felt.

When your vision, timeline, and vendor team are aligned, your biggest concern becomes wonderfully simple: Should we have another glass of champagne? You absolutely should.

My work moves from golden-hour California celebrations in Carmel, Big Sur, Napa, and Santa Barbara to East Coast gatherings defined by sophistication and tradition. Every wedding is photographed with a refined, connection-centered, story-driven approach.

Custom proposals are tailored to your celebration’s unique scope, guest experience, and destination

Wedding coverage typically begins at $7,000

romantic endless summer wedding
Sea Ranch California wedding photographer

WHAT CLIENTS SAY

“an absolute dream to work with. She effortlessly captured the most authentic and romantic moments that truly told a beautiful story"

Grainy Surface

CAPTURING IT ALL, EFFORTLESSLY

Couples proposals &

elopements

Every season of your story deserves to be captured beautifully.

 

Engagement and couple sessions are a chance to celebrate your connection, create heirloom images, and enjoy an effortless, authentic experience together.

Couple sessions begin at $800

Elopements begin at $3500

California destination wedding photographer
California destination wedding photographer
Luxury california wedding photographer Napa Valley

CELEBRATIONS CAPTURED AS THEY ARE LIVED 

Good vibes, true emotion, and heirloom-worthy images

NAVIGATION

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ALLISON UPCHURCH PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTOGRAPHING ONCE IN A LIFETIME EVENTS

ELEVATED, EFFORTLESS YET REFINED

Napa, Ca based | Booking coast to coast

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