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Makito Umekita Photography

Los Angeles, California, United States

Services

Photography

Events

Engagement/Pre-WeddingWedding

Styles

Moody & DarkCandidTraditional

Specialties

Intimate WeddingsDestination Weddings

Makito Umekita is a San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles based wedding and portrait photographer whose guiding belief is that every love has a beautiful story, and every beautiful story deserves to be told with love. His wedding work spans moody, modern celebrations like a Sierra La Verne Asian American wedding, intimate backyard ceremonies, tea ceremonies, and grand venue days across Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, plus destination weddings as far as the Faroe Islands. He offers half day, full day, and custom collections, photographs engagements and events alongside weddings, and serves couples in both English and Japanese.

Makito made us feel completely at ease and the photos came back so warm and true to the day. We keep going back through the gallery and finding little moments we did not even know he caught.

Ella

Frequently asked questions

Hiring the right wedding photographer starts with knowing how to compare style, fit, availability, portfolio depth, and the way each photographer works on the day.

How do I find a wedding photographer near me?+

Start with the photographer directory, then filter by service, event type, country, style, and specialty. Open profiles to compare portfolios, languages, travel coverage, and contact details.

What wedding photography style should I choose?+

Documentary and candid are best for unscripted storytelling, editorial is more directed and polished, fine-art and light-and-airy lean romantic, and cinematic, moody, flash, film photography, or black-and-white styles bring stronger atmosphere.

What should I ask before booking?+

Ask who will photograph the wedding, whether they have worked with your venue or ceremony type, how they direct portraits, and when final galleries are delivered.

When should couples book their photographer?+

For peak wedding seasons, many couples book 9 to 15 months ahead. Elopements and weekday weddings can often be booked sooner, but popular destination and luxury teams may fill dates earlier.

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