Kayla Esparza is a tequila drinking, adventure seeking, travel addicted, joyfully extroverted ball of energy, crazy loud, full time wedding and elopement photographer based in Washington State serving any forms of love worldwide. Kayla Esparza Photography was born in 2005 when a 10 year old Kayla received her first digital camera and after 10 years of watering the seed of passion, she moved from WA to CA with her husband and took her side hustle full time. She is a leading expert in Destination, Elopement and traditional wedding days and has photographed over 100+ weddings worldwide from Iceland, Mexico, Hawaii, Arizona, New York City, California, Oregon, and Washington State.
...she realizes that time has flashed before her and her once newborn child whos eyes sparkled golden with wonder are now releasing tears watching his future walk down the aisle. And there I am -- front row next to mom, capturing every moment before me with passion knowing damn well this will be me one day. One day I'll watch my son marry the love of this life, and devote his heart and soul to a life partner. If there's anything you should take away from this, it's that I'm always seeking connection, and honest photographs for you to be able to re-live your day for the rest of your days. Photos you'll be excited to print, frame and look at every day giving you same emotions when looking at them.
I've loved weddings from the moment I held my camera. But it wasn't until I clenched the newborn child I so desperately dreamt of for 9 months that I felt true connection to my couples. How does holding your first born child connect to your wedding days you ask? I don't show up to your wedding and see the surface level photos anymore. Ya know, the ones of the decor or that blow up on social media...no, I see the Mother of the Groom holding back her tears...
Documentary
Human connection
Experience over production
Honest
joyful
fun
colorful
5. The best part about being a mother to me is:
6. If I couldn’t be a photographer I’d be a:
a. Fitness Coach
b. Blogger/influencer
c. Teacher
d. Own a wedding venue or Bridal Dress Shop
e. All the above
My favorite part about being a photographer is:
1. When I’m not shooting weddings or being besties with my clients I am:
a. Binge watching anime with my husband
b. Going on a hike
c. Going on photo adventures with my friends
d. Planning an epic road trip with my fam
e. All the above
2. My favorite late night editing snack is:
3. If I’m not watching anime I’m watching...
a. True crime docs
b. Dancing with the stars
c. Greys anatomy
d. Cartoons
e. All the above
4. My favorite place I’ve ever photographed in was:
a. Hawaii
b. Arizona
c. Iceland
d. Cabo San lucas
e. All the above
You imagine your wedding day being relaxed, carefree, full of laughter and joy. I work best with the couples who seek adventure, honest real candid posing, and are super mushy gushy in love with each other. Sound like we'd be a perfect fit?
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