To be successful at wedding photography, you have to be a portrait photographer, product photographer, photojournalist and documentarian. You have to know when to fade into the background and when to step up and make things happen. You need to be sensitive enough to know when to connect and also when to detach. At Narrative Images, we understand that all these things are important aspects of wedding photography. One of our beloved photography professors called this a dance. As photographers, are flexible enough to adapt to different lighting and experienced enough do it with ease.

Narrative Images Wedding Photography

Our story began in New York where we met as photography and sociology students. We shot our first wedding together 20 years ago as photography students...on film. After graduating, Rick went to grad school in London and Bernadette roamed the streets of London with her camera. Rick proposed. Bernadette said yes. We got married in San Diego…and Narrative Images was our first child.


Over ten years later, Narrative Images has grown to include a team of amazing photographers and an extended family of wonderful couples that we’ve had the honor of getting to know as we’ve photographed the most precious moments in their lives. 

Originally from San Diego, Bernadette’s interest in photography and culture led her to study, photograph and teach in different parts of the world. Along with running Narrative Images for more than ten years, she has also taught at local community arts organizations (The AjA Project and MOPA the Museum of Photographic Arts) that use photography as a tool for personal transformation and social change. 

Behind the camera, Bernadette is all about composition and capturing the decisive moment. At the office, she’s the office manager, social media guru, blogger, album designer and dj. After work, you can find her in the garden, on a hike or on a roadtrip...and always with her family and a camera.

Rick grew up on the East Coast in a community where he was first introduced to photography by the father of his childhood friend (an award winning photojournalist). In college Rick studied Photography and Sociology, eventually graduating from the London School of Economics. His interest in people and culture have informed his perspective and shaped the approach that he takes to all of his photographic work. 

Behind the camera, Rick is all about finding interesting light and new vantage points. At the office, he’s the editor, strategist, website designer, and gear head. After work, you can find Rick in the gym, training with our son at the track, camping, or with his head in a good dense academic read.

bernadette + rick

Bernadette shares some fun pre-wedding shots

Baja, Mexico

Balboa Park

Rick explores different angles at a wedding

Los Angeles, CA

Our silhouettes against Disney Concert Hall on an engagement shoot

Harbour Island, Bahamas

Scouting locations for a destination wedding

Portland, OR

Bernadette in action on a shoot

Gillespie Field

Unique engagement session on couple's plane

Istanbul, Turkey

Exploring the streets near Taksim for a destination wedding shoot

San Francisco, CA

Engagement shoot at old industrial building near Crissy Park

Coronado, CA

Enjoying a beautiful post-shoot sunset 

Beaver Creek, CO

Having some fun in our open air photo booth 

San Jose, CA

Bernadette prepares a same day edit on the road

Phoenix, AZ

Bernadette in her zone

Downtown San Diego, CA

Bernadette + Rick

At Home

Our son explores how the world looks through our DSLR

Torrey Pines, CA

Bernadette and Dylan watch the sunset

Big Sur, CA

Having a little fun on a road trip to Northern CA for destination wedding

San Diego, CA

Our Flower Child

Palomar, CA

Horsing Around on Mt. Palomar

Sequoia National Park, CA

 Hiking Morro Rock at the Sierra Nevada mountains

Mission Trails in San Diego, CA

Six month photos with our newest addition to the family

Del Mar, CA

A day off at the beach

At Home

Bernadette, Dylan + Eve

El Cajon,CA

Celebrating Octoberfest

California - Colorado

Snapshots

OUR VALUES

Every couple has a story that is unique. It is our goal and responsibility to create images that honor that story, your family, and wedding day. When you look at your photos, we want you to see nothing other than who you are, reflected back to you. We believe that your wedding photos should be as unique as your wedding is, from the defining moments down to the tiniest details. With authentic, honest images, you will be able to relive the moments (some of which you did not even know happened) that made your wedding meaningful for years to come. 

Authenticity

Every couple has a story that is unique. It is our goal and responsibility to create images that honor that story, your family, and wedding day. When you look at your photos, we want you to see nothing other than who you are, reflected back to you. We believe that your wedding photos should be as unique as your wedding is, from the defining moments down to the tiniest details. With authentic, honest images, you will be able to relive the moments (some of which you did not even know happened) that made your wedding meaningful for years to come. 

Authenticity

Every couple has a story that is unique. It is our goal and responsibility to create images that honor that story, your family, and wedding day. When you look at your photos, we want you to see nothing other than who you are, reflected back to you. We believe that your wedding photos should be as unique as your wedding is, from the defining moments down to the tiniest details. With authentic, honest images, you will be able to relive the moments (some of which you did not even know happened) that made your wedding meaningful for years to come. 

Authenticity

We value being able to use our cameras as instruments for social progress. We feel a strong responsibility to support arts programs and organizations that improve communities and our environment. Through teaching and donations, we are committed to supporting non-profit educational programs, especially those that use photography to inspire social change and self-transformation.

purpose

We value being able to use our cameras as instruments for social progress. We feel a strong responsibility to support arts programs and organizations that improve communities and our environment. Through teaching and donations, we are committed to supporting non-profit educational programs, especially those that use photography to inspire social change and self-transformation.

purpose

We value being able to use our cameras as instruments for social progress. We feel a strong responsibility to support arts programs and organizations that improve communities and our environment. Through teaching and donations, we are committed to supporting non-profit educational programs, especially those that use photography to inspire social change and self-transformation.

purpose

We value being able to use our cameras as instruments for social progress. We feel a strong responsibility to support arts programs and organizations that improve communities and our environment. Through teaching and donations, we are committed to supporting non-profit educational programs, especially those that use photography to inspire social change and self-transformation.

Passion

We feel incredibly honored when hired to witness and document moments that are among the most precious in your life. We are responsible for shaping the way that your wedding day will be remembered for years to come. Therefore, we take our job very seriously. We both have degrees in photography and our work is grounded in the tradition of photojournalism, an approach to photography that we respect and love. We love what we do, and we are always challenging ourselves to continue to perfect our craft.

passion

We feel incredibly honored when hired to witness and document moments that are among the most precious in your life. We are responsible for shaping the way that your wedding day will be remembered for years to come. Therefore, we take our job very seriously. We both have degrees in photography and our work is grounded in the tradition of photojournalism, an approach to photography that we respect and love. We love what we do, and we are always challenging ourselves to continue to perfect our craft.

passion

PRICING

FULL DAY coverage of your wedding begins at $4500 and includes two photographers, editing, an online gallery and the digital files. 

We also offer beautiful heirloom albums.  Contact us for some more information

We can remember all that was involved in the process of planning a wedding (so many decisions!), so we keep things as simple as possible. Our full day coverage always includes the two photographers that you choose, editing, digital downloads and the option to purchase an heirloom album.

Can you tell me about your packages?

Yes! Your full resolution edited photos will be posted in an online gallery that you can share, download and print from. Please feel free to make your own prints.

Do we get the digital files?

In college, our studies were focused mostly on photojournalism, documentary photography and printmaking. That time greatly has influenced the way we approach weddings. Our main objective is to create beautiful images that are honest and tell a story.

What is your photographic style?

You will have the option to book Rick and Bernadette or one of our team photographers... or a combination thereof. You will always have two photographers that have several years of experience photographing weddings, and have the top of the line gear. This way, you know that your precious memories are being documented and you can focus on savoring the moments in real time.

Who will shoot my wedding?

We can’t think of much else we love more! We have enjoyed documenting people’s weddings across the US and internationally. Just let us know your date and location, and we’ll go from there...

Do you travel?

We believe in telling the whole story of your day. This is why we include FULL DAY coverage, which means we are there to capture the day’s events as they unfold, from the preparations to the last dance. You shouldn’t have to worry about us leaving before something unexpected happens on your wedding day. 

How many hours of coverage do you offer?

FAQ

Having your images online is a great way to have quick and easy access to sharing them with friends and family. However, a wedding album is an heirloom. It will rest on your coffee table, and you will get it out on anniversaries and look through the pages. For generations to come, your wedding album will serve as a record of your beginnings, family and friends...

cherish

When the wedding day arrives, your only job is to be present. You will create memories, and we will create images. 

create

We treasure the personal nature of this work, so it’s important to us to connect so that we can create authentic images. The engagement session is a perfect chance for us to get to know you as a couple and for you to see how we work. In case you are planning a destination wedding from afar - we enjoy sharing a cup of coffee over Facetime. 

We’re here for you throughout the planning process, too. Feel free to ask us for recommendations or input at any time.

connect

the process

HOW TO BOOK WITH US

Contact us and we will send you more info

We meet up or chat on the phone.

We get your date reserved with us!

for considering having us document such a meaningful day in your life.

THANK YOU

We look forward to learning more about the two of you and your wedding. We'll be in touch shortly to chat some more.   :-)