| onelove photography is a family |

but we are only a small part of a bigger family

we are so grateful for the opportunities we have

we are so grateful for our freedom to be

| artists |

without fear

when so many in our world family

do not have this privilege

a portion of the proceeds from every wedding we document is given to the

International Justice Mission

which supports justice for victims of slavery, sexual exploitation, and violent oppression. IJM’s mission is not only rescuing people from these horrific conditions, but also giving them the tools and training they need to provide for themselves and their families.

We are currently actively supporting the Stop Kony 2012 Campaign with the Invisible Children,

in bringing Joseph Kony to justice for abducting children and organizing armies of child soldiers in Uganda

Learn more about it here.

Our Family

Sara Allen

Owner

I work with my heart and my hands.
I appreciate others who do too.
I buy the CD… and love the album art.
I hold my husband’s hand.
I enjoy anything sweet. (PB & Chocolate is best!)
I turn the TV off and enjoy the silence.
I hold my camera in my hands.
I watch the light around me.
I feel the moment, let it impress upon me.
I compose it.
It’s my impression. Of you.
We laugh and smile.
It’s fun to be alive.
Published in USA Today, The Knot, 100 Layer Cake, Once Wed, Green Wedding Shoes, Wedding Chicks, Inspired By This, Ruffled®

Freelancer for Getty Images (2004-2010) My regular clients: Nike, Sega, US Open, MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL

Seven years (2003-2010) as photographer and archive manager for the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Athletics, alongside the legendary rock and roll and sports photographer, Michael Zagaris (of Led Zeppelin, The Clash, The Who, Bob Dylan, and the list goes on…)

Cara hails from the prestigious
Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara,
she is the master of the details
(you know, all those "little moments"?)
and keeps us coming back for more.
A professional thrift store shopper.
THE coffee aficionado on the team.
We swear she has walked straight out of
an Anthropologie catalog. Oh, and did we
mention she's charming and super FUN!?

Jen has what they call
"the eye."
Some people are just born with
an unbelievable sense of artistic
perfection in their creations.
Jen is one of these people.
Charles is the love of her life.
Ask her about him.
Nope, he's not her hubby.
(Though she IS a newlywed!)
She rescued this little guy from
the pound and he stole her heart!

With a BFA in Commercial Photography,
Jessica has spent the last 12 years working
for a roster of big names: Architectural Digest, Better Homes & Gardens, People Magazine,
Real Simple Magazine & the Wall Street Journal.
Little known fact about Jessica:
She can imitate any accent just by hearing it first.
If there were a onelove associate talent show,
this girl would win!

Trained at the acclaimed
Brooks Institute of Photography,
and a freelancer with the local
Santa Cruz Newspaper, Keana's
editorial lens is infused with artistry.
Keana has a knack for holistic health
and homemade gourmet cooking,
watch out, Food Network,
this could be your next star!

Formally trained at the renowned
Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara,
A foodie photographer for
The Onion in Denver, this girl has
super-fine taste - and skills.
Breakfast is my favorite meal
I drink my coffee black
I have a green thumb (<3 succulents + lavender)
I enjoy dancing and taking photos, simultaneously
I could live without ever watching TV again
I have been told that I give really great hugs

Hailing from Brooks Photography
Institute in Santa Barbara, she
makes our onelove photography
team even cooler with her kind, fun
and hipster ways.
How can you not love her?
Margaret makes a mean veggie
pizza a-la-Trader Joes pizza
dough, and has invented what is
arguably the best recipe for Sangria
on the planet.

Having studied Photojournalism
at SF State (just like Sara!),
Nathan has an editorial instincts
trained for the most natural,
unplanned moments.
Spent time living in Mexico City and Costa Rica,
he speaks Spanish, and loves to cook.
He grinds meat for home-made sausages
and cures his own bacon!

Phil and Sara have been shooting together
since 2004 with the Oakland A's. Go team!
He is a freelancer for US Presswire, published
worldwide in Sports Illustrated, USA Today,
LA Times, SF Chronicle and beyond.
We love Phil so much, he shot Sara's sister's
wedding in 2008. Now that's ultimate trust!
He even broke into a few dance moves with
the friends and family! Look out John Travolta!