Azaria Chavira Photography

  • Hispanic / Latinx Owned
  • Woman Owned

Hi! I’m Azaria (pronounced uh-ZAHR-ee-uh). I am a Northern California-based Travel Elopement photographer.

How did I get here? I grew up in small-town Nebraska with a love for adventure and photography. I got to explore those passions when I got married, my husband joined the military, and we got stationed overseas. I used that opportunity to travel and see many countries. When we returned stateside, I pursued my passion for photography by getting my degree at Brooks Institute of Photography.

For me, photography is a unifying art form. My photography is perfect for couples who want a unique experience on their wedding day, from a mountaintop to a lakeside. I am here to make you feel comfortable and confident on your special day. The photography features a true-to-life, clean, and natural aesthetic style, where your skin tones appear authentic with natural posing and a mix of fun, romantic, intimate, and editorial elements. I want my photographs of you to feel timeless and look amazing when you show your family and friends or print them out to hang on the wall.

I now live in the Sacramento region of California with my husband, David, and our adorable fluffy bunny Niko and Aussie-Corgi Trixie. I love to travel, and no place is too far for me to meet you for your wedding or engagement session. I have been to 50 countries so far (so I have lots of experience to draw on to help plan if needed) and look forward to exploring new ones if you are going somewhere I haven’t been yet!

  • Wandering Since 2021
  • Azaria Chavira Photography
Travel Policy

• All travel within Yosemite NP is included. Travel outside this area is available on request at an additional cost.

Booking Terms

• 50% non-refundable retainer secures your date • Balance due in one month before the event (Can do customized installments before the balance is due ) • Sneak Peek gallery delivered within 72 hours • Full gallery delivered within 12 weeks • Credit card, bank transfer, Zelle, and Venmo are accepted • Sales tax is applied as required by law

What Couples Are Saying

Read reviews from couples who’ve worked with this photographer and shared their elopement experience.

  • 5-stars

    Azaria is AMAZING!! Everything from her professionalism, personable personality, quick response time, her attention to detail and she goes out of her way to make sure you know she cares :) She knows how stressful a wedding is and she takes all the stress out of it, she’s patient, productive, and catches the most precious moments you could ask for. She has a keen eye for detail and knows exactly how to get the best shot. She took the time to get to know Nick and I on a personal level, so she could really understand what we liked and didn’t like and tailored everything to that. She listened to everything we asked and delivered nothing less. She was honestly the best photographer I could have hired and I’m truly grateful we got her.

    Also, I want to mention I had a very special family trip I was going on shortly after the wedding and I wanted to give my parents our family picture from the wedding and I know it takes time to get all the photos ready but I asked Azaria if she could send me that one early so I could have it specially framed for my family. She not only sent me that photo but sent me all the pictures with it!!!

    In addition, another very nice thing I want to mention is her husband was her assistant that day and it was hotter than hot could have been that day. We were melting for most of the wedding ceremony and especially after when taking pictures. They went out of their way to keep us hydrated and fanning us with fans to help us stay cool. It was really going above and beyond and we really appreciated it.

    Once again I would HIGHLY endorse and recommend Azaria for your photographer. She is amazing and will catch every special moment without question :)

    Katie & Nick
  • 5-stars

    Once we started planning our wedding, we knew without a doubt that Azaria would be our photographer. From the very first meeting, we knew that we had made the right choice! My husband and I were so overwhelmed with all aspects of planning a wedding, but Azaria showed up with notebook in hand and a friendly smile ready to walk us through a process we knew absolutely nothing about. With her wealth of knowledge and experience, Azaria broke down the engagement and wedding shoot so it was very easy to comprehend. The photo sessions themselves were very stress-free and even fun. Azaria went above and beyond when it came to finding our locations. The spots that she found for us were not only beautiful but offered a wide variety of backdrops. Throughout the whole process, Azaria was very helpful with posing us and her patience was endless. When we got to see the finished product the emotions of the day shined through in the pictures. She even helped one of our parents pick out the perfect picture to print and display in our home. I was beyond impressed with her attention to detail, level of professionalism, and quality of work.

    Deciding who you want to capture life’s unforgettable moments is a very serious decision. When looking for a photographer you want to make sure that you find someone who will not only capture the love that you and your partner share, but also your individuality. If you are looking for quality work, professional people, and memories captured as true as they can be, look no further than Azaria Chavira Photography!

    Laurie & Ken
  • 5-stars

    We were fortunate to have Azaria as our photographer for our wedding. She is very thorough, patient, and thinks of all the little details that create beautiful pictures. She consulted with us for our special requests and walked us through everything for the day. Our wedding photo book receives many compliments thanks to Azaria’s attention to detail, amazing photography skills, and her arrangement of the photos in the book. I would highly recommend her services as a photographer.

    Joe & Andrea
  • 5-stars

    Klarissa

    Where do I begin? I am so thankful we found Azaria. As a teacher, I always appreciate when someone is thorough, detailed, and communicative. Azaria is all of those things AND more.

    When we were planning our day, she was with us every step of the way from beginning to end. She was so knowledgeable and validating when it came to planning an elopement. Every question we had, she was there to answer it with all the information we needed. When the big day came, she exceeded any expectation I had about a photographer. I truly felt like I had a friend that I had known for a long time there with us the entire day. This was so important to me because we eloped and only had 3 other people with us, not our families. Azaria made us feel comfortable and happy on what could’ve been a stressful day. She knows SF City Hall like the back of her hand! Because of her, I truly feel like we can look back at our wedding day with nothing but great memories!

    Again, I am so so thankful we found Azaria. I wouldn’t have chosen anyone else to capture our special day.

    Gabe

    More than a photographer.

    Words cannot express how much Azaria has done for us. Azaria was not only a photographer, but a wedding planner, a bridesmaid, a groomsman, and most importantly, a friend that was willing to do everything for us on our happiest day. Throughout the process, Azaria communicated with us everything that we should expect and patiently answered all the questions we had, as well as problem solved issues that go beyond what a typical photographer would normally do. She gave amazing suggestions when needed, and at the same time allowed us to tell our personal story. Her openness and expertise instantly reassured me that we were in good hands.

    Speaking of our story, she perfectly captured our story from the beginning till the end of the wedding. Azaria is adept at what she does. Whether it's candid moments or carefully planned scenes, she just knows how to make the ordinary look extraordinary. Seeing our photos from our wedding day not only brought back the wonderful memories, but also flooded us with the same emotions felt in our day. At the end of the day, THIS IS what these pictures are about. People say that anyone can take pictures, and while I do agree that anyone can click a button, not everyone can capture stories.

    Overall, I cannot recommend Azaria enough. She made the whole entire wedding process smooth and enjoyable. Her professionalism, photography skills along with her amiable nature took the stress out of the process. Take it from a guy who is usually uncomfortable in front of a camera.

    Klarissa & Gabe
  • 5-stars

    Azaria! Where do I start when it comes to her and her as a photographer!? She genuinely has been phenomenal all the way around. Not just as a professional photographer but also someone who wants and gives her clients her 110% best and it absolutely shows! She's been insanely patient with me and very reassuring too. Although I am her client who booked her for our engagement photo's and wedding, I have to say there is not a single individual who could compare to the work she's provided. Her confidence, communication, professionalism and reassurance is definitely top tier!! I have total faith in her and what she does, that I wouldn't change a single thing or have it any other way! Her photo's are proof! Her personality is proof. She is so approachable but professional as well as understanding that it was very easy for me to gravitate to her. I know from the moment we had our phone consultation that I knew I just had to have her. Her photo's are gorgeous and the fact I can be so comfortable and be myself makes the photo's even better. Like think about it? If you can't have a client relationship with who your hiring as an important key to your day is it really worth it? Yeah there's a ton of photographers out there but Azaria, I don't regret her and her work for a single second. When she tells you it's about you and what you want what... she means that from the heart. Not to mention she's such a good hype person to have in your corner. I adore this woman so much and her work that I'm already planning on doing photo's with her for when my husband to be and I have our 1st wedding anniversary! She's got an eye for photography and a passion that runs deep in her heart! When I say I recommend her, I truly mean I recommend her without a single doubt!

    Jennifer & Raymond
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