Hi!

I’m Bethany,

A documentary photographer born and raised in Southern California.

Being surrounded by this state’s natural beauty gave me a love for photography from a very young age. I would borrow my family’s camera and take it with me everywhere. I was always looking for moments to photograph and it very quickly became more than a hobby, it became a passion.

In 2023, I began to take a deeper dive into educating myself in the photography scene and decided in January of 2024 to begin Bethany Photo and Film. It has been a dream ever since, I feel honored every time I’m chosen to document someone’s life, love, and most important moments.

More about my approach…

My approach is deeply rooted in connection. Not only connection between the subjects, but connection between them and the artist. In a world full of transactional relationships, my goal is to be the opposite. To create more than images, but memories you will have documented for the rest of time.

In order to create those photos that feel natural, we must create a comfortable environment in the first place. It isn't always easy meeting a stranger who will be staring at you for the next couple hours lol! My job starts long before the session by taking the time to get to know you and your preferences so that when we do meet, I am no longer a stranger.

As your photographer, my wish is to provide you with meticulously crafted photos that capture you and your loved ones perfectly.

A woman with long brown hair, wearing a denim jacket, sitting outdoors during sunset, smiling and looking at the camera.
A woman in a white wedding dress with lace sleeves lying on grass, and a man in a black tuxedo with glasses kneeling beside her, both looking away from the camera at night.
A woman with long brown hair stands on a boat deck, smiling with eyes closed, overlooking the illuminated New York City skyline at dusk.