A Santa Barbara Wedding at La Cumbre Country Club With a Little Magic in the Sky
A Santa Barbara Wedding at La Cumbre Country Club With a Little Magic in the Sky
If you ever need proof that Santa Barbara weddings come with a little extra magic, let me introduce you to La Cumbre Country Club. This venue is basically the VIP section of sunlight and mountain views. Perfect lawns. Glowy golden hour. The kind of place where every guest whispers “Oh wow” before I even lift my camera.
But the real magic came from Christine and Mark. Two of the kindest people you will ever meet. From the moment I arrived, they treated me less like a photographer and more like someone they genuinely wanted there. You can feel that kind of warmth in a room, and it shows up in the photos.
A Meaningful Moment I Will Never Forget
Mark is the father of Mac Miller. Anyone who knows Mac’s music knows how much love and depth lived inside everything he created. Being around Mark, that sincerity is just as present.
After the wedding, when Christine and Mark received their gallery, they reached out to tell me something that stopped me in my tracks. They noticed a rainbow in one of the images. A soft, faint arc in the distance that none of us saw in real time. They told me it brought them so much joy because it felt like Mac was there with us that day.
It was such a powerful moment that Whirl Magazine recently featured the story. Not because of me, but because of what the rainbow represented. A small, quiet reminder of presence and love that showed up exactly when it needed to.
That image is one of my favorite photographs I have ever taken.
Why La Cumbre Country Club Is a Dream Venue
As a Santa Barbara wedding photographer, I have seen many venues, but La Cumbre Country Club has a way of making everything feel cinematic without trying too hard.
Here is why it works so well for weddings:
Incredible mountain views that light up at sunset
Open spaces for portraits, first looks and big group photos
Soft light almost all day, which photographers celebrate like a holiday
A layout that keeps everything close and stress free for couples and guests
It is elegant, natural and timeless all at once.
A Relaxed, Heartfelt Day With Christine and Mark
Their entire day was calm, joyful and filled with small moments that made photographing it easy. They were present with each other. They trusted me. They let the day unfold naturally.
We explored the grounds for portraits, enjoyed the soft evening light and captured images that truly reflect who they are together. And of course, the rainbow made sure the day ended with a quiet kind of magic none of us expected.
If You Are Planning a Santa Barbara Wedding
Whether your wedding is at La Cumbre Country Club or another beautiful spot in Santa Barbara, I would love to help you capture it. My goal is simple. Make you feel comfortable. Document your day honestly. Deliver a gallery that feels like you and brings you joy for years.
If you want to see more work or check availability, reach out anytime.
Your wedding might be the next story I get to tell.
Mark and Christine on their beautiful wedding day!
