I am a hybrid film and digital photographer living in Joshua Tree, CA with my cats. My photography is informed by storytelling, intuition, compassion, and curiosity. I create images that feel lived in & true to life, like looking at yourself through the eyes of an old friend. 

I utilize a photojournalistic approach to your wedding day; seeing you as you are, right here, right now. There is no performance, no fake moments, just you + your love being present with your people.

The experience with me is unobtrusive, easy-going and calm, giving us all the space to remain true to ourselves. I bring a relaxed, quiet energy to the day as I remind you to stay present and take it all in.

I love to photograph weddings that go against the norm and celebrate your unique quirks, personality, and taste. My work connects well with those who are artistically-minded, value imperfection, and love anything analog.

I am so grateful our paths have crossed x

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I AM curious, calm, caring, inspired, emotional, playful, left-handed, virgo

MY ROLES a sister, a partner, a daughter, a friend, a cat mom, and an auntie x3

I LOVE my job (!), stillness, candles at night, bowls of pasta, hot showers, working with my hands, my pets, bike rides, summer nights, traveling our planet

HOBBIES junk journaling, crocheting, sitting down with a good book, yoga, attempting to keep house plants alive

HAPPIEST WHEN observing love and human interactions, laying in the sunshine, immersed in nature, around animals, creating art, laughing with family and friends

A photo strip of Diana posing in 4 different ways. The first and second photo she is barely smiling and the third and fourth photo are a bit silly.
A polaroid photo of brightly colored crocheted granny squares.
A polaroid photo of a Joshua Tree in the foreground and a blue sky in the background with rocks.
A Junk journal scrapbook spread of mystical imagery including hands with crystals, a woman on a horse that is standing on its two hind legs, and a written note that says "Welcome home dee dee".

A little note-

Being a wedding photographer is an extremely personal job. I am invited into worlds, momentarily woven into the fabric of intimate relationships and wonderfully tasked with encapsulating the many emotions/ interactions/ connections that blossom throughout the day. 

It is not lost on me how special these memories are to those I photograph and how lucky I am to witness love, celebration and human connection, on a regular basis.

When in front of my lens, I hope you feel relaxed, seen and celebrated, and that together, through trust and honesty, we can create some magic.

xx Diana

A photo of a hand sticking out of a small boat with water splashing up and a volcano in the background.

Diana Lake Photography is a safe space for people of all cultures, ethnicities, body types, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities.

All are welcome here

A man and woman walking in a desert landscape with Joshua trees and mountains in the background, during sunset or early evening.

Connecting with what you are seeing?

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I can’t wait to meet you :)