Los Angeles Courthouse Wedding Photographer
Small ceremony. Cinematic photographs.
A courthouse wedding trades the 300-person guest list for something rarer: a day that is entirely about the two of you. We think the photography should rise to that. Lulan Studio has photographed intimate ceremonies across Los Angeles since 2016 - from the Beverly Hills Courthouse steps to Pasadena City Hall's arched colonnades - with the same editorial, film-inflected approach we bring to our largest celebrations. No stiff line-up-and-smile coverage: real moments, architectural light, and portraits that look like stills from a film.
Where We Photograph Courthouse and City Hall Weddings
Beverly Hills Courthouse - the most iconic civil ceremony spot in LA. Clean mid-century lines, the famous palm-lined backdrop, and Beverly Gardens Park a short walk away for portraits right after. See a real Beverly Hills Courthouse elopement.
Pasadena City Hall - our favorite for architecture: Mediterranean domes, arched courtyards, and a fountain courtyard that photographs like Europe. Morning light here is unbeatable.
LA County ceremony sites and DTLA - for couples marrying at a county office or holding a self-arranged ceremony downtown, we build a portrait route around it: Grand Park, the Walt Disney Concert Hall curves, historic Broadway theaters, or rooftop views over the skyline.
How a Courthouse Wedding Day Works With Us
A typical courthouse collection covers one to three hours. We meet you before the ceremony for a few quiet getting-ready and arrival frames, photograph the ceremony itself discreetly (we know each location's photography rules), then spend the remaining time on portraits - first at the courthouse's best angles, then at one or two nearby spots we recommend based on the light that day. You receive the same hand-edited, color-graded gallery our full-wedding couples get - typically 100 edited photos per hour of coverage - with a lifetime online gallery.
Courthouse Coverage, Honestly Priced
Intimate ceremony coverage is our most accessible offering, and many couples pair it with a short engagement-style session the same week. If your plans grow - a dinner afterward, a reception next month - coverage scales with you, and 10-month payment plans are available. See rates and collections.
Kind Words From an Intimate Wedding
"My dad got sick two weeks before the wedding, so we had to pivot away from our already-planned full blown wedding to an elopement instead. I can't thank Shanshan enough for quick communication and for everyone for being so flexible... they captured every single moment perfectly and so beautifully."
Courthouse Wedding FAQ
Do you offer affordable courthouse wedding photography in Los Angeles?
Yes. Courthouse and intimate ceremony collections are our most accessible offering, designed for shorter coverage windows without compromising the editing quality of our full wedding galleries.
Can you photograph inside the courthouse?
Rules vary by location - most ceremony rooms allow unobtrusive photography, and we know the specifics for Beverly Hills, Pasadena, and the LA County sites. We confirm the current rules for your booking when you inquire.
How much time should we book?
Most couples choose 2 hours: arrival, ceremony, courthouse portraits, and one nearby portrait stop. One hour works for ceremony and courthouse portraits only; three lets us add a second location or a champagne toast.
When will we get our photos?
The same turnaround as all our weddings - see our FAQ for current delivery times, with sneak peeks available on request.
Can we add a videographer?
Yes - we are one team for photo and film, so even intimate ceremonies can have a short cinematic film. Ask about pairing when you inquire.
Checking a date? Courthouse weddings book on short timelines - we respond within minutes. Inquire availability or schedule a call. Planning something wilder? See our elopement sessions and Malibu elopement guide. Going bigger? Start with Los Angeles weddings.