california
film wedding photographer
Documenting beauty
in the
unscripted
MEET AYA MAC
What
I value most
in wedding photography
This isn’t about me.
It’s about the way you love - across cultures, traditions, and languages.
The laughter, the tears, the quiet glances no one else sees.
The moments that can’t be scripted.
That belief guides everything I do.
It shapes how I notice, how I connect, how I frame your story.
And it’s at the heart of every image I create.
Because this is your love, your life, your story.
And I’m here to honor it.
You. Your love. Your story.
MORE About
I'm Aya -
a photographer drawn to honest connection, timeless beauty,
and the quiet magic
in real moments.
AYA MAC
My name, Aya - meaning “colorful” in Japanese - reflects how I see the world: vibrant, emotive, and deeply culturally nuanced.
Born in Kyoto to a Japanese mother and Australian father, and raised in Brisbane, my multicultural background and global life experience shape an open, empathetic approach to documenting weddings.
Now based in Los Angeles - and a new mother - I create timeless, colorful images that honor your story as it truly unfolds.
Every wedding is approached with intention and care. I blend in like a close friend - present without interrupting, guiding when needed,
and capturing moments as they naturally unfold.
With a global perspective and cultural sensitivity, I create authentic, colorful, and emotive images that honor both connection and tradition.
By taking on a limited number of weddings each year, I’m able to give each story the attention it deserves.
Timeless, editorial, and documentary in spirit - my work captures moments as they unfold, never staged and always felt.
From grand celebrations to subtle gestures, each image reflects the emotion, energy, and truth of your story.
INQUIRE
That's WHAT SHE SAID:
I've worked with many photographers and I
was never as
as I was with Aya.
comfortable
— BRENDA
That's WHAT SHE SAID:
“Amber is a creative genius and she totally
represents
my brand!”
rocked my world!”
— shanna, food stylist
