Business Details
Your Trusted Los Angeles Wedding Photographer
Hasselblad Studios is a Los Angeles-based photography studio dedicated to capturing life's most meaningful moments through a natural, documentary-style approach. Founded by Mercy Hasselblad, our team specializes in wedding photography, elopements, engagement sessions, and family portraits, prioritizing authenticity over posed perfection. With over a decade of experience in both photography and education, we combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of human connection to create timeless images. Our philosophy centers on blending into the background to capture candid emotions while offering gentle guidance for posed shots.We serve clients locally in Southern California and globally for destination weddings, delivering high-quality, emotionally resonant photography with a 24-hour turnaround option. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition from industry leaders like WeddingWire and The Knot, while our educational background in cultural studies and visual persuasion informs our unique storytelling approach.
Services
Wedding Photography
Elopement Photography
Engagement Photos
Family Portraits
Unit Stills
Highlights and features
- We offer 24-hour photo delivery for wedding events
- Our documentary-style approach captures authentic candid moments
- We provide online proofing with revision options
- We have 10+ years of professional photography experience
- We specialize in both local and destination weddings
What people say
Magical photos
Friendly and personable
24-hour turnaround
Candid moments captured
Professional guidance
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography service documents ceremonies and celebrations with a documentary-style approach. We focus on capturing authentic emotions and spontaneous moments while providing subtle direction for posed portraits. With experience in diverse wedding settings from intimate elopements to large-scale events, we deliver high-resolution images that tell your unique story. Our 24-hour turnaround option ensures you see key images within a day of your event.
Elopement Photography
Specializing in elopement photography, we create natural, emotionally charged images for couples choosing smaller ceremonies. Our coverage includes pre-ceremony preparations, the ceremony itself, and post-wedding celebrations. We adapt to various locations from urban settings to remote landscapes, ensuring your elopement memories are preserved with artistic quality and technical precision.
Engagement Photos
Engagement photo sessions help couples build comfort in front of the camera while creating beautiful images for wedding invitations and announcements. We focus on capturing genuine interactions and relationships in diverse settings, from casual outdoor environments to urban backdrops. These sessions also serve as practice for wedding day photography.
Family Portraits
Our family portrait service documents important life milestones with a natural, documentary approach. We specialize in capturing authentic interactions between family members, creating images that preserve your family's unique dynamics and relationships. Sessions can be conducted in your home, favorite outdoor locations, or studio settings.
Unit Stills
Unit stills photography documents film and television production processes with a focus on authenticity. We capture behind-the-scenes moments that showcase creative processes and on-set interactions. Our experience includes working on feature films and commercial productions, providing high-quality images for marketing and archival purposes.
People
Mercy Hasselblad
Owner & Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer Mercy Hasselblad holds a BA in Cultural Studies and has over a decade of experience in documentary-style photography. She teaches advanced photography techniques at local educational centers and has received multiple industry awards including WeddingWire Couples Choice and The Knot Best of Weddings.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We specialize in documentary-style photography that captures authentic moments, with optional posed portraits. Our approach emphasizes natural lighting and candid interactions.
Do you offer destination wedding coverage?
Yes, we provide photography services for destination weddings worldwide, with experience in diverse locations from mountain settings to urban environments.
How quickly will we receive our wedding photos?
We offer a 24-hour turnaround option for wedding photos, delivering a selection of high-resolution images within one business day of your event.
What's included in your elopement photography package?
Our elopement packages start at $400 and include coverage of your ceremony, portraits, and post-ceremony celebrations in your chosen location.
Can we request specific photo edits or styles?
Yes, we tailor our editing style to match your wedding's aesthetic, whether that's romantic moodiness, vibrant colors, or light pastel tones.
