It’s me, Charlotte! California elopement photographer

and 4’10” of pure, unrelenting optimism coming straight at you

I’m someone who wears their whole heart on their sleeve. I’ve been told it’s infectious. But who wouldn’t want to catch a case of elopement day stoke? Joy SHOULD be contagious. Plus, if you want photo and video that you can feel, then the emotions have to be REAL.

So, I’m on a mission to keep the vibe sky high.

High energy, high emotion. High five!

(and yes, I really am 4’10” – that five really is high for me)

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Be brave, break tradition, and follow your happy

I love elopements because they embrace radical self expression, and empower us to choose joy over judgment.

I was raised by two incredible working class parents in China. It makes me extremely proud to be a small business owner in America today. But you know the punch line…the expectations of Asian parents are INTENSE.

There is pressure to conform, and judgment when you don’t.

There are rules and norms and a growing list of people to impress.

Kind of like *drum roll* weddings.

I’m a free spirit trying to accept the things about me that don’t fit into little white boxes.

I guess what I’m saying is, whatever reason you have for eloping, I get it.

I’ve taken the rule-smashing empowerment of elopements, and applied it to my whole life.

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Le Moment Capturer | now featuring Derek

After a year of proper training under my wing, my partner Derek has now been recruited to be my “mule” for any backpacking elopement and most importantly, my trusted second videographer.

Why Does It Matter To You?

Instead of hiring a random shooter for your special day, I now have a reliable videographer with strong skillset which allows us to work harmoniously as a team. Derek understands the value & mission of LMC. Being immersed in the style and aesthetics that representing Le Moment Capturer directly by me, he now uses it as a foundation yet can confidently infuse his artistic angle into documenting all the small and big moments along with providing excellent client experience throughout your special day! Nonetheless to say, I’m over the moon excited for you to meet and work with him!

A Little Bit About Derek

  • 39 countries travelled
  • 5 continents visited
  • 37 National Parks hiked
  • 80+ scuba dive logged
  • Originally from Michigan
  • Loyal Detroit Lions Fan
  • 10 years in San Francisco

Testimonials

“We found Charlotte after hours of searching, had an intro call, and immediately fell in love with her!! She’s the most bubbly, upbeat person ever and her contagious positive attitude clicked with us instantly!! She was so friendly, understanding, and helpful. The photos and video we received were BEAUTIFUL!! Charlotte has truly become a good friend through all of this”
Emily. H
“Charlotte and her team were an absolute DREAM to work with for our Bay Area wedding. She was like a friend with a camera who captured the most precious moments of our wedding. Charlotte and her team were so easy to talk to. We got along immediately from our first conversation and her enthusiasm and energy made every moment enjoyable and effortless.”
Suzanne. M
“Charlotte was one of the best parts of our elopement. She brought a level of energy that helped getting everyone to pump up, and did a great job helping coordinate everyone since we didn’t have a planner. As a videographer, her work was excellent. Her edited highlight video exactly captured the feeling we were going for, and I highly recommend her.”
Thurston
“We LOVE the photos and videos from our elopement. We just couldn’t pick out our favorites because they were all AMAZING! I don’t consider myself photogenic, but she captured my best angles. From the very beginning, Charlotte felt like a friend, she cared about our priorities and she listened to every single crazy photo idea we had. Le Moment Capturer definitely exceeded our expectations!”
Blessy. C
After seeing the amazing video Charlotte and her team put together, we can’t imagine having not captured the day with videography! Absolutely stunning and brings back all the emotions of the wedding day. Charlotte was so fun to work with and so easy to communicate with and I can’t express how beautifully the video turned out – the quality is beyond what we expected.
Matthew + Andrew
Charlotte is one of the best people we have ever met! She is kind and professional, yet you are instantly so comfortable with her that it feels like you have known her forever. We could not have been happier with our decisions because our wedding was a dream that came and went in the blink of an eye. My wife and I are so fortunate to work with her and entrust her to give us the best.
Kelsee G.
Like many brides-to-be I was the one in charge of finding our videographer and boy did I hit the jackpot! The service Charlotte was able to provide was convenient and truly professional. She was able to put my mind at ease and answered all my questions in a timely manner. Although our day had some obstacles, Charlotte constantly reassured me that everything was going to be okay.
Areli G
Charlotte literally captured every special moment and summed it up in 8mins. I’m reliving the day and that is priceless. She is kind, punctual, sweet and easy to work with. She made it comfortable for me and my husband. She also incorporated our culture which was pretty cool. Thank you Charlotte for making our day happen! Love liz and Juan!
Elizabeth S
Wow! If a picture is worth a thousand words, than Charlotte’s videography is worth a million. She perfectly captured the essence of who we are and what we mean to each other. Charlotte really helped us feel at ease on the actual wedding day. She knows how to facilitate such lovely and natural shots by simply suggesting various actions.
Gabrielle H
I cannot say enough great things about Charlotte and her team! From the first call I had, I knew I needed her to be my videographer! Her style and vision is a true art and she is top tier! She was everywhere and anywhere the day of making sure to capture every single moment! She is such a delight to work with and for someone who hates their photo taken, she made me feel so comfortable and confident!
Jeni

More Facts About Charlotte

Raised by working class parents in China, I’m proud to stand on my feet with this small business that allowing me to travel to 10 countries for 250+ love stories.

Although I’m only 4’10” tall, I’m not afraid of the height of mountains or the depth of the ocean. I embrace the great outdoors and advocate for our Mother Earth

My newest passion is scuba diving. I’d love to utilize my experience for couples who are interested in stunning underwater photography!

Sounds great! Would love to work with you two!

Who you spend your wedding day with MATTERS

Other than your better half, your photographer and videographer are who you will spend the most of your wedding day with.

So don’t spend it with whoever, but Le Moment Capturer!

Love, Charlotte + Derek

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