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Little River, CA

Little River Wedding, Engagement, Portrait, and Event Photographer

Little River, California sits on the Mendocino Coast where rugged headlands meet misty redwood groves. Intimate inns, ocean overlooks, and fern-filled trails create cinematic settings for weddings, engagements, portraits, and events.

Services Offered in Little River

We photograph oceanfront vows, redwood portraits, and cozy lodge celebrations—clean color, natural light.

Clifftop & lodge weddings
Coastal engagements & proposals
Adventure elopements in redwoods
Editorial branding for inns & makers
Retreats, dinners, and micro-events
Family & milestone portraits

Why Little River

Dramatic headlands, Van Damme State Park’s fern canyon, and foggy mornings that soften light. Everything is close and quiet.

Working with Us

We plan around tides, wind, and marine layer. We handle permits for state park sites and coordinate with coastal venues.

Weddings in Little River

Expect intimate lawns over the ocean, glass-walled dining rooms, and redwood groves for portraits without leaving the property.

Engagements & Proposals

Propose on a bluff trail, at a sheltered cove, or under redwoods. Add sunset silhouettes on the headlands.

Destination Engagements

Weekend idea: morning tidepools, brunch in Mendocino, fern canyon portraits, golden-hour cliffs by the inn.

Portraits & Branding

Lodge architecture, redwood paths, and coastal decks fit editorial brands and family sessions.

Corporate & Events

We cover small retreats and chef-led dinners with candid storytelling and polished team photos.

What Sets Us Apart

Coastal weather and tide planning
Hybrid coverage (digital + film)
Natural posing, clear direction
True-to-place color in fog and sun

Best Time & Locations

Spring wildflowers, late-summer sunsets, and calm fall days shine. Favorites: Van Damme SP, Little River headlands, nearby Mendocino bluffs.

Where to Stay

Luxury

Little River Inn
Heritage House Resort
Brewery Gulch Inn (nearby Mendocino)

Mid-Range

Cottages at Little River Cove
Seafoam Lodge
MacCallum House (Mendocino)

Affordable

Local motels and cabins
Campgrounds at Van Damme SP
Coastal Airbnbs

Popular Wedding Venues

Little River Inn
Heritage House Resort
Private coastal estates

FAQ

Do you secure permits? Yes—for state park and bluff locations that require them.

What should we wear? Layers and textured fabrics. Solid tones read well in fog and forest shade.

How fast is delivery? Weddings 6–8 weeks; portraits/events 2–3 weeks.

Get in Touch

Planning something in Little River? Contact us to start the conversation.

Facts About Little River

Location: Mendocino County, California
Known for: Ocean bluffs, redwoods, Van Damme SP
Nearby: Mendocino, Albion, Fort Bragg
Annual Events: Mendocino Film Festival; Crab, Wine & Beer Festival (countywide, winter)
Climate: Cool marine, foggy mornings