Welcome! I'm Gennan, owner and lead photographer for All My Stars Photography. I'm not just a photographer, I'm a passionate storyteller and lover of light. Like, seriously obsessed with light & color and how to use them to create moods and emotions.
For over 12 years, I've been weaving tales through vibrant images, capturing the moments that make your story truly magical. I'm a light chaser, master retoucher, and hopeless romantic who loves a dash of fantasy. I like to think of myself as a time-traveling artist, preserving your life's beauty for generations to come.
What It’s Like to Work Together
When you look back at your images, I want you to feel it all again. Not just how it looked, but how it felt.
✨ Gently Guided, Effortless Portraits
When it’s time for portraits, I offer calm, subtle direction so you never feel stiff or over-posed. Using the best light and thoughtful composition, I guide you into moments that feel natural while creating images that are elevated, editorial, and timeless. The result is photography that feels easy in the moment and iconic in the end.
✨ Honest, Unscripted Moments
Much of your day unfolds without interference. I move quietly, observing and documenting what’s real. The laughter, the nerves, the fleeting glances, the moments you didn’t realize anyone saw. This documentary approach allows your story to be told honestly, capturing emotion as it naturally happens.
✨ Thoughtful Details & Atmosphere
Your day is made up of carefully chosen details, and they deserve just as much attention. From textures and florals to heirlooms and place settings, I photograph the elements that shape the atmosphere of your celebration. Together, these details help tell a complete, cohesive story of your wedding day.
My experience allows me to move seamlessly between roles. Part artist, part documentarian, part calm presence and discerning eye. You get the best of all worlds in one: editorial imagery, heartfelt candids, and beautifully captured details that together tell a complete and meaningful story.
A bit more about me…
✨ I discovered my love for photography in high school, instantly captivated by the art of capturing moments. This passion led me to study fine art Photography at the San Francisco Art Institute before transferring to the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, where I earned a BFA in Photography. I am a forever photographer, it is my vocation, my art and my passion.
✨ I began my professional photography career in a Los Angeles as a staff photographer in a product photo studio. While there, I honed my photo skills and discovered a talent for retouching. I then spent several years as a professional retoucher—getting an inside look at what celebrities really look like before they are retouched to perfection ;). After having my daughter in 2013, I returned full time to photography, focusing on weddings and portraits. Establishing All My Stars in 2022 when I moved to the Central Coast.
✨ When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me exploring nature or museums with my daughter, enjoying festivals and concerts, hiking scenic trails, hunting for treasures while thrifting, browsing local shops and farmers markets. I can often be found curled up with a good book and a cup of tea, or bingeing my latest TV series obsession, surrounded by my French bulldog and two cats.
yours is the light by which my spirit’s born:
yours is the darkness of my soul’s return
you are my sun, my moon, and all my stars
-e. e. cummings
Feeling like we might vibe?
If my work, approach, and energy feel like a fit, I’d love to hear from you! Click over to the contact page, tell me what you’re dreaming up, and let’s see if we’re the right match to tell your story. ✨