I first heard from Brianna through The Knot, where she reached out about preserving her wedding day with both photography and video. As soon as we connected, I could sense how important this day was going to be—not just for her and her soon-to-be husband, Zane—but for me, too.
Brianna and Zane both serve this great nation, and as someone whose wife is proudly serving in the Air Force, I always do my best to support our incredible service members. So, I knew from the beginning this would be a meaningful wedding.
Brianna was sweetly nervous as we went over the details of the day, but together we created a solid timeline. Planning is especially key with any microwedding, where time is usually tight and the moments come and go so quickly. I'm human—of course I worry—but with the plan in place, I felt ready.
March 29th arrived. I pulled into the venue with my gear and good vibes, prepared to give my best. In the parking lot, I unknowingly passed a friendly guy, and we both smiled and laughed as we introduced ourselves. That was Zane. Right then, I knew—it was going to be a smooth, joy-filled day. My worries vanished.
In the distance, I saw Brianna. She was giggling, nervous, glowing. Throughout the day, both she and Zane must’ve said “thank you” to me over 20 times. Their gratitude and kindness never went unnoticed—it was clear they were not just easy to work with, but genuinely good people who deeply appreciated every part of their day.
The first look was full of emotion. When Zane turned around to see Brianna, the love in his eyes said it all. From there, we moved right into their couple’s portraits before the ceremony, and it was pure magic. The chemistry, the laughter, the little looks—it made for some truly unforgettable moments.
The ceremony itself? Heartfelt, emotional, and overflowing with love. There were tears, powerful vows, and so many memories packed into a beautiful, brief celebration.
And just like that, we blinked—and it was time to say goodbye.
It was an absolute honor to capture Brianna and Zane’s day. To be of service to our veterans through the work I love is something I’ll never take for granted. Thank you, Brianna and Zane, for your trust and for allowing me to be a part of your story.
Gorgeous pictures!! Top notch attention to detail
“I am not exaggerating, one of the best calls I made in the planning of my wedding ceremony was hiring Steven (Vista). The photos speak for themselves- I cried when I saw them. From start to finish he was professional, hard working, and charismatic. He listened to all my feedback and came up with the perfect timeline for my day- we got all the photos we wanted and more! Working with him and seeing the level of equipment he has (we had photo and video for both ceremony and first look)- I am so happy we got him to capture these moments. Very impressed and would highly recommend!!” — Brianna Norris (Bride)
“Steven goes above and beyond for wedding photos! He was a joy to work with and works harder than anyone I’ve ever seen to capture all the best moments. I was pleasantly surprised to have received some sneak peak photos by the end of the day and all the rest of the photos within 2 days! He was also very flexible when we requested to extend our time. 10/10 would recommend Steven, so thankful to have picked him as our photographer and videographer.”
“Steven from Vista Photography is hands-down the BEST photographer I’ve seen in action. He never missed a shot, had a great sense of humor, and had the photos ready for my daughter in no time. If you need a photographer, hire him”
Steven did an amazing job at our daughter's wedding. Wow, he worked really hard to make sure all the photos, angles and lighting were just right. He was funny and helped make everyone smile at just the right time. I'd hire Steven again tomorrow and give him the highest recommendation.
— Brian Norris (Father of Bride)
