PEARDON CARRILLO PHOTOGRAPHY
Los Angeles, California
ABOUT US
We are a dynamic Los Angeles photography team with a unique fusion of fine-art, fashion, and photojournalistic styles. Our journey began in the fashion, lifestyle, and advertising photography realms of Los Angeles, Paris, and New York, where we honed our craft and passion. Today, we bring this wealth of experience and creativity to the realm of wedding photography, crafting exceptional, stylish, and heartfelt images that will hold a cherished place in your hearts for a lifetime.
Just as every couple's love story is beautifully unique, we believe your wedding photography should reflect that same uniqueness. Our primary love is people, and we are dedicated to creating a memorable and enjoyable experience for all who choose to work with us.
To us, photography is about more than just capturing an image; it's about preserving the profound emotions and connections between two lovers. This is where the true beauty lies, and it's what drives our passion. We're not content with simply being your wedding photographers; we aspire to be an integral part of your entire wedding experience.
It brings us immense joy to witness our couples' families grow, from weddings to pregnancies, newborns, family photos, bar mitzvahs, and beyond. We truly cherish the relationships we build with our clients and relish the opportunity to be a part of their life's milestones. We eagerly await the chance to meet you and embark on this incredible experience together.
We are genuinely excited to learn more about you and your unique project. So please click the button below and let's kickstart this unforgettable journey!
ALBERTO CARRILLO
Growing up in Southern California as a kid in the 70's we had so much freedom to play, and run around free in our neighborhoods. I saw the world differently then I do now! I am sure my family and friends would have described me as a happy, and outgoing tyke who loved to play just about any sport I could get my hands on. In fact as a child, my family would have bet the farm that I would have never even considered being a creative one day. I loved running and jumping around too much at home, or at school to have even thought of ever being an artist. I guess I rarely stood still in those days, LoL! Feeling the wind rushing through my hair as I sprinted by the trees at the local park was more my speed. If there were kids outside in my neighborhood playing anything my mother knew where she could always find me. We were actually safer, and more innocent in those days outside our homes then today! Later as a teen, I accidentally stumbled upon photography when I discovered my father’s old Kodak Brownie film camera in our garage. It was there with a bunch of other boxes that I began to piece together the story of my father’s life. I am sure he had planned to get to those boxes and their contents one day, but sadly he did not! He passed away a few years earlier, and left those boxes for a curious kid to discover. It was his gift to me that started my artistic journey. I spent many hours in that garage secretly going through all those boxes like a forensic scientist. Letting the product of a healthy boy’s imagination run free. When I discovered that Brownie, I worked diligently at mastering his film camera during that time, and studying some of my favorite magazines in the school library. I was especially fascinated and moved often by Life magazine!
LISA PEARDON
On yet another radiant, sun-soaked day in Los Angeles, I had just returned from a refreshing swim. I found myself perched in my mother's bathroom, adorned with turquoise and ivory tiles, a setting as vibrant as the city itself. As I observed her meticulously applying makeup, her martini in hand and a gentle hum to the rhythm of the George Harrison record playing in the background, I couldn't help but chuckle. She sported pink lingerie with playful black polka dots and her hair elegantly secured in curlers—such was the fashion of the swinging sixties, and my mother was the embodiment of it.
I leafed through the glossy pages of one of her countless Vogue magazines, marveling at the audacious styles and audacious poses within. My mother, a true fashionista, was preparing herself for a glamorous Hollywood soirée, and the air was charged with excitement. "Pass me the Mary Quant, baby," she casually requested, pausing to take a drag on her cigarette. With a sense of childlike wonder, I reached for the mascara. As I glanced up, I was captivated by her reflection in the mirror, expertly applying lipstick with her long, painted pink nails. It was a snapshot of a bygone era, a time capsule filled with style, sophistication, and a mother's timeless allure.
Amidst a swirl of cigarette smoke, its tendrils gracefully escaping from the corner of her mouth, my mother's blue eyes were caught in a mesmerizing dance with the gentle illumination. They appeared to glow, holding me captive in that fleeting moment. I was spellbound by the interplay of light and the enchanting scene before me. It was in this instance that I instinctively framed the image in my mind, preserving it like a photographer capturing a shot for the ages. Click. At six years old, I had taken my very first fashion photo.
This experience ignited a newfound passion within me. I began to scrutinize my mother's Vogue magazines with fervor, seeking out photos adorned with the most captivating play of light. As I graduated high school, I embarked on a journey to fulfill my artistic dreams, enrolling at the Art Center College of Design. However, my yearning for the fashion world's embrace led me to Paris, where I resided for eight transformative years. During this time, I had the privilege of contributing to esteemed magazines such as Marie Claire, Harpers Bazaar, 20 Ans, Cosmopolitan, L'Officiel, Elle, Jeune et Jolie, and others.
Yet, as one chapter in my life unfolded, my adventurous spirit beckoned for a change. New York became my next destination, where I had the honor of photographing album covers for major record labels and capturing the essence of celebrities for prominent publications. The roster of artists I worked with ranged from pop sensations like Britney Spears to icons of jazz, a journey that included names such as Beck, Ice Cube, Alicia Keys, Tyrese, and many more. It was an exhilarating experience that left an indelible mark on my career.
After numerous years spent abroad, I felt a longing for home, prompting my return to my native Los Angeles. This city held a world of photographic opportunities, from the realms of fashion and music to the luminous world of celebrities and lifestyle. It was during this time that a close friend approached Alberto and me with the request to photograph her wedding. Although we had never ventured into wedding photography, we understood the profound significance of capturing and preserving a couple's most momentous day. After much contemplation, we embraced the challenge.
Our journey into wedding photography unfolded seamlessly, blending all of our photographic skills into a harmonious symphony of artistry. I reveled in photographing the couple with the same stylish finesse I would employ for a fashion magazine, while also weaving a rich tapestry of the entire wedding story through beautiful, humorous, and quirky candids. The joyous tears of parents, the closeness and playfulness of siblings, and the infectious laughter of best friends—all of these moments held an irreplaceable allure.
Yet, what resonated with me most deeply was the privilege of capturing the love shared by two people who were passionately, irrevocably in love. It was nothing short of magic, an enchanting tapestry of emotions that had me fall in love with wedding photography. This profound artistry allowed me to frame and preserve not just a single moment but an entire love story, a testament to the enduring magic of human connection.