Based in Monterey, California
Wedding + Portraiture Photography Studio
Editorial Imagery Rooted in Emotion — From Matrimony to Motherhood.
Dear Jane Photography captures weddings along California’s Central Coast, from the cliffs of Big Sur to the charming streets of Carmel-by-the-Sea. We specialize in creating timeless, emotional images that blend editorial style with documentary storytelling. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a luxury celebration, our photography focuses on the real moments — the laughter, the tears, the details, and the fleeting in-between experiences that make your wedding day uniquely yours. Serving Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur, Pebble Beach, and surrounding areas, we bring artistry and emotion to every celebration along the Central Coast and beyond.
Monterey Wedding Photographer Specializing in Editorial & Emotional Photography
Monterey Wedding Photographer Specializing in Editorial & Emotional Photography
A Balance of Beauty and Truth
Your wedding photographs should feel refined, but never forced. I work with a thoughtful, unobtrusive approach that allows you to be fully present — laughing, crying, and soaking in every moment, while I document it with a trained eye for emotion, light, and composition.
The result: imagery that feels both timeless and true, blending editorial elegance with authentic storytelling.
Monterey Wedding Photographer Specializing in Editorial & Emotional Photography
Monterey Wedding Photographer Specializing in Editorial & Emotional Photography
“Working with Krista was a dream! She truly captured the magic of our entire day and more. So many of our photos were real life emotions and in the moment which we almost love more than the staged ones before the ceremony. They are all so lovely, I keep looking through them again and again in awe. Thank you Krista for your incredible photography skills!!"
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Meet Krista
Welcome, I'm Krista — your photographer and ---- I believe that marriage is sacred and that every wedding deserves to be remembered with care. My photography honors both the grandeur and the quiet moments: the exchange of vows, the wind in your veil, the laughter that fills the in-between spaces.
My Passion in Life
Providing Families With the Gift of Nostalgia by Transforming Precious Moments into Priceless Visual Heirlooms
From Coast to Coast
From windswept cliffs in Big Sur to intimate beach celebrations in Charleston, each story I capture is unique — yet all share a thread of authenticity and heart.
Real Weddings Across The Country
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From Matrimony to Motherhood
My heart is to stay with you through every chapter of life. From the joy of your wedding day to the quiet, tender moments of expecting your first baby, and the beautiful chaos of little feet running through your home. Every season deserves to be remembered.
Each stage carries its own kind of love, and my goal is to honor it all through timeless, artful photography that tells your story with the same care and emotion you live it with.
Monterey Wedding Photographer Specializing in Editorial & Emotional Photography
Your Story Doesn't End When the Vows Are Spoken. It's Only Just the Beginning.
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“It didn’t even feel like Krista was working, it felt like she was another bridesmaid with a camera, making the day even more special. Photos were quick, easy, and, just like during our engagement shoot, so much fun. She went above and beyond what we asked for. She captured the day in such a beautiful way, and I couldn’t be more thankful. When we received our photos it was like we were reliving our day over again. On top of being the best photographer ever, I also gained a friend. Thank you so much for everything, Krista, we love you!!! "
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A Balance of Beauty and Truth
Your wedding day will be filled with moments you’ll never want to forget — let’s preserve them with intention and artistry.
Whether you’re planning a celebration in Monterey, Carmel, Big Sur, I’d be honored to tell your story through imagery that feels natural, timeless, and true to you.
