People, seen
as they are.

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”— Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Weddings& Elopements

For the ones who run away together

From$1,200half-day elopement · $2,200 full day

The moments between moments. The exhale before the vows. I'm not chasing perfect — I'm chasing true.

Some love stories don't need a ballroom. They need open air, golden light, and someone who knows how to be invisible until the moment matters. I'll follow you wherever you decide to say it and make sure every frame feels as real as the day itself.

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Wedding reception photography
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Candid wedding guests photography
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Engagements& Couples

For love that deserves to be seen

From$5502–3 hr session

Before the big day, there's this day. Loose, exploratory, yours.

The way you look at each other when you think no one is watching. The laugh that comes out of nowhere. The quiet that settles between two people who are completely at ease. That is what I am here to find. We wander, we let things unfold, and I take care of the rest.

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Portraits& Personal Branding

For those ready to be seen fully

From$3501–2 hr session

Headshots, personal branding, or just because you want good photos of yourself. Valid.

You deserve photos that actually look and feel like you. Not a version of you that was coached into a pose or placed in front of a backdrop. We find the light that suits you, we let you breathe, and what comes out is something you will actually want to look at.

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Graduations& Milestones

Earned, documented, remembered

Four years, one shutter click. Let's make it count.

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Cap and gown photos Inland Empire
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Commercial& Brand Work

For brands that think in stories

From$1,800full brand day, photo + video

Your brand has a feeling to it and most content out there never quite captures it. I work with local businesses and creatives across the Inland Empire to build photo and video that actually reflects what they have built. Thoughtful, original, and made to stop someone mid scroll.

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Any session, two more ways

Retro & Film

Every session above can be shot in one of these looks. Just ask.

Styled sessions

RetroStyle

Grain. Warmth. A palette that feels like it was dug out of a shoebox.

Intentional nostalgia — styled, shot, and processed like nothing was invented after 1994.

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Analog

Shot onFilm

35mm and medium format, for the frames you want to feel as well as see.

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Every Frame
is a Feeling.

Analog / 35mm / medium format

On patience

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.”— Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Investment

Transparent pricing,
tailored sessions

Session typeIncludesStarting at
Portrait / Branding Session1–2 hrs · one location · Inland Empire 30+ edited images, online gallery $350
Couples / Engagement Session2–3 hrs · one location · Southern California 60+ edited images, online gallery $550
Elopement — Half DayUp to 4 hrs · travel included 100+ images, short film option $1,200
Elopement — Full DayUp to 8 hrs · full coverage 200+ images, cinematic film $2,200
Brand DayFull day · commercial · Inland Empire & LA Photo + video, social assets, usage licensing $1,800

All rates are starting points — final quotes are built around your vision. Retro styling and film can be added to any session. Travel beyond the Inland Empire, add-on video, and same-day delivery are available. Let's talk through it.

Questions

Good to know

Where is Bee and the Barb based?

Bee and the Barb is based in Upland, California, in the Inland Empire, serving Upland, Ontario, Claremont, Rancho Cucamonga, Pomona, and all of Southern California. Travel is available for destination shoots.

What types of photography does Bee and the Barb offer?

Wedding and elopement photography, engagement and couples photography, portrait and personal branding photography, graduation photos, and commercial brand photo and video. Any session can also be shot in a retro style or on film.

How much does a photography session cost?

Portrait and branding sessions start at $350. Couples and engagement sessions start at $550. Elopement half-day coverage starts at $1,200 and full-day coverage starts at $2,200. Commercial brand days start at $1,800. All rates are starting points, and final quotes are built around your vision.

Does Bee and the Barb offer video in addition to photography?

Yes. Cinematic videography is available alongside photography for elopements and commercial projects, including short film and highlight reel options for ceremony coverage.

Not sure which one is right for you?

Every project starts with a conversation. Whether it's an elopement in the desert or a quick portrait before the light changes, let's figure it out together.

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