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Vanessa Todd | Wedding Photographer

@nessietodd

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Los Angeles Wedding Photographer.
Digital and film.
When I’m not taking photos I’m rebuilding @ourmidhouse

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Ari and Gabe, married at the Ebell of Los Angeles. They, with the help of their parents (shout out to Jean!) celebrated their long awaited wedding day in pink under the stars.
From the pink florals on Ari’s beautiful gown and all pink chuppah, all the way down to the custom diamond dance floor, pink moments were woven through the day along with other subtle nods to the Ebell architecture, included in the invitation design.
One of my favorite moments was their wedding cake, recreated to look exactly like Ari’s great grandmothers wedding day cake, down to the little bows and that Ari wore her own mother’s wedding gown (shortened) for the entire reception. Going along with the saying of something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, the last piece of that puzzle was given to Ari by her mother in law in the form of a cotton tissue for years, embroidered in blue thread with Gabe’s handwriting at four years old saying “I Love You.” She said those three words were first said to her, and now belong to Ari, which is just about the sweetest thing I have ever heard.
Cheers to the newlyweds!
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Planning @ps_plans
Photography @nessietodd
Venue @ebellevents
Florals @pilarfloral
Videography @pressfilms
Rentals @lapinataparty @soiree8 @lounge_appeal @collective_rentals @luxe_linen
Glam @emilylynnandcompany @blushingartist
Signage @simplystated.la
Band @downbeat.agency
Wedding Cake & Desserts @nicolebakescakes
Lighting @stagelabs
Ice cream bar @southswellicecream
Photo Booth @unionbooth
Wedding gown @fleurishla @annakaraofficial
Seamstress @misstashina taken in The Ebell of Los Angeles by @nessietodd

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7 months ago

I am Vanessa Todd, a photographer in Los Angeles. SoCal is home, scatter my ashes on Colorado Blvd.
The most defining moment of my life happened January 7, 2025 when my home and all my possessions burnt down in the Eaton Fire. I had lost every part of my business and gear in the fire. It was an interesting thing to hold those burnt cameras and feel like I was holding my own arms, detached from my body.
My husband has always been and continues to be the light, the sun, the optimism that seeps into every corner of life. He truly is my partner in everything. I once heard someone say in their vow renewal that “marriage is hard,” and I remember vividly thinking “no, life is hard, but being married to the right person makes it better.” Mark makes life better.
Mark’s job allows us to travel often. He works around the world on different stages and cruise ships. The best trip we ever took was to Antarctica. It is my favorite place in the world and a photographer’s paradise.
When I have true free time, I’m painting. I’m working on a series called 182 Beds (the number goes up the more time passes). I’m romanticizing the places we have gone since our home burnt down through postcard watercolors, counting how many beds we sleep in until we go back home to ours in our rebuilt home.
My degree is in Art History & Studio art, but before I graduated I attended 9 universities all pursuing different art & literature specialties. To this day I LOVE to sew and read. I’d love to hem your pants for you while we discuss VE Schwab’s latest book (because I personally loved it).
We are putting our life back together, one day and piece of furniture at a time. As we do, it becomes abundantly clear what matters in our life and where we find joy. For me, I’m still here, choosing this job and this profession. I love this work and I love the hospitality of this special career. taken in Los Angeles, California by @nessietodd

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6 months ago

Now featured on @overthemoon
Sam and Dan hosted not one, but two incredible wedding celebrations spanning from the Little White Chapel in Vegas all the way to Masseria Spina in Puglia, Italy. Their guests shared in many unique activities like a masquerade welcome party, traditional cooking class, afternoons by the beach, and impromptu dinners on the cobblestone streets of Old Town Monopoli. Both destination wedding was filled with personal touches and color!
I am so excited to debut these photos and share more special moments over the next few days!
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Planning: @italianboutiqueweddings
Photography: Vanessa Todd @nessietodd
Videography: @weddingsbyheston
Styling: @itsgivingbridal @samisfierce
Italy Venues: @masseriaspina @portavecchia_terrazza
Italy Gowns: @phillipalepley @stillwhite @maison.takarah @asar_london @katherinetash @loho_bride @macorsetiere @s.rothan
Groom Tuxedo:@indochino
Vegas Venues: Little White Chapel, @pepperclubvegas @caesarspalace @nobuhotels
Vegas Attire: @asar_london @ellegarretsonbridal
@chezsarahvintage @katthelabel @
giuseppedimorabito_official
@therealreal
Jewelry: @susiesaltzman @reverencejewelry
DJ: @antonello_gentile
Invitation Design: @nessietodd
Catering:
@lecucinedispina
HMU: @lucianavendola @marilena_facciolla taken in Masseria Spina Resort by @nessietodd

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a year ago

A love so big, you literally have to carry a giant red heart around Los Angeles to tell everyone about it. Melanie and Mitchell get married in less than a month!!!!
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#griffithobservatory #losangelesengagement #lalaland #losangelesweddingphotographer #redheart taken in Griffith Observatory by @nessietodd

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11 hours ago

M’s beautiful jewelry for her Greystone Mansion wedding

Rosewood Miramar details

The art of styling at a floral workshop with @espritfloralco

Classic details for a private estate wedding in Pacific Palisades

Color packed and full of personal touches for Ari and Gabe at Ebell of LA

Summer and color filled at the Parker, Palm Springs
With @erinmartonphoto

@espritfloralco floral workshop where she taught florists how to make beautiful arrangements at a flower farm

Classic details from @villadelsoldoro

@jimmychoo always being a star for a wedding day shoe

Dappled sunlight at @quailranchevents for a summer wedding taken in Greystone Mansion and Gardens by @nessietodd

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Savannah and Tanner, married yesterday at the Little White Chapel in Las Vegas.
What it is about the ceremonies at Little White Chapel that make me cry behind the camera without fail, even after ten years documenting love? I love them, and yesterday was no different! It is always special to be chosen to be someone’s wedding photographer, but an extra special *extra* compliment to be chosen by other wedding photographers. Savannah and Tanner, you’re so cool!!!
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Photo @nessietodd
Planning @eventswithemily.lv
HMU @mariahbartistry
Hotel @cosmopolitan_lv
Ceremony @littlewhiteweddingchapel
Reception @palmeraestate taken in Little White Wedding Chapel by @nessietodd

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2 days ago

The one day it rained in all of September gave us the best sunset of the year.
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Photo @nessietodd
Planning @luckeleven_events
Florals @chelseahilldesignco
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#Malibuwedding #rain #microwedding #californiaweddingphotographer #rainywedding taken in Pacific Palisades by @nessietodd

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10 days ago

Wedding jewelry of my dreams.

Bridal styling: @itsgivingbridal
Photography: @nessietodd
Jewelry: @susiesaltzman by @nessietodd

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3 months ago

Paige & Phillip, last night at Quail Ranch
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Venue | @quailranchevents
Photography | @nessietodd
Coordination | @yourqrwedding
Catering | @commandperformancecatering
Florals | @pavanfloral
DJ & Photobooth | @vitaleventgroup
Hair & Makeup | @blissbridalbeauty
Cake | @skiffscakes
Signage & Stationery | @sweetleafpress
Bar | @brickandbrassbar
Shuttles | @riztransportation taken in Quail Ranch by @nessietodd

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3 months ago

The Spring Floral Workshop, hosted by Ashley from @espritfloralco was a beautiful success! Attendees spent the day at @cielohillsflowers learning arrangement and bouquet tips while also getting to meet other florists in their area. To end the day, their arrangements were styled on a gorgeous tablescape created by @thenoblelane
Spring is here and in full bloom, and this was such a perfect way to start the season.
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Host: @Espritfloralco
Venue: @cielohillsflowers
Photography: @nessietodd
Tablescape Design: @thenoblelane
Linens: @bbjlatavola
Content Creation: @cozy_captures
Stationary: @papermade.studio taken in Temecula, California by @nessietodd

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6 months ago

You saw their micro wedding in Vegas, now here is their destination wedding in Puglia, Italy.
Forever in my heart is this whole week of Italian celebrations to make a special wedding week for Sam and Dan!
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Planning, Design, and Production: @italianboutiqueweddings
Photography: Vanessa Todd @nessietodd
Videography: @weddingsbyheston
Fashion Styling: @itsgivingbridal
Wedding Venue: @masseriaspina
Ceremony Dress: @phillipalepley @stillwhite
Second Wedding Dress: @maison.takarah
Third Wedding Dress: @asar_london
Fourth Wedding Dress: @katherinetash @loho_bride
DJ: @antonello_gentile
Welcome Party Venue: @portavecchia_terrazza
Welcome Party Dress: @macorsetiere
Invitation Design: @nessietodd
Catering: Le Cucine de Spina
Tuktuk: @flcett
Alterations: @s.rothan
Makeup Artist: @lucianavendola
Hair: @marilena_facciolla taken in Masseria Spina Resort by @nessietodd

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6 months ago

From the couple’s attire to the tabletop details, this one was all about bringing the styling vision to life. Every element reflected the color, personality, and joy of Ari and Gabe’s love story. 💘

@pressfilms has us sweetly reminiscing on the styling and design journey we shared with these two—and every beautiful detail along the way.
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Wedding Planner: @ps_plans
Video: @pressfilms
Content Creation: @simplycontentla
Photo: @nessietodd
Venue: @ebellevents
Florals: @pilarfloral
Rentals: @lapinataparty @soiree8 @lounge_appeal
@collective_rentals @luxe_linen
Glam: @emilylynnandcompany @blushingartist
Signage: @simplystated.la
Band: @downbeat.agency
Cake & Dessert: @nicolebakescakes
Lighting: @stagelabs
Ice Cream: @southswellicecream
Photobooth: @unionbooth
Wedding Gown: @fleurishla @annakaraofficial
Seamstress: @misstashina taken in The Ebell of Los Angeles by @nessietodd

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