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Why Hire a Second Shooter?

If you’re new here, allow me to introduce myself: my name is Abigail Gorden, and I’m a Los Angeles-based wedding photographer serving Southern California. I took a brief step away from weddings while pursuing photography in the entertainment industry, but when things slowed down due to the strikes, I found my way back to a […]

February 24, 2026

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Film Cameras I Use for Weddings

Why I Still Shoot Film at Weddings I’ve been shooting with film since I started photography; it’s the best way to learn the basics! Film wedding photography provides a timeless, classic look while having the grainy texture, depth, and dreamy quality that is hard to replicate with modern-day digital photography. A lot of couples are […]

January 29, 2026

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The Wedding Dress

When I think of a wedding dress, my thoughts go to the white gown, lacy and beaded with a flowing veil.  Of course, the look of a bridal dress is unlimited, and based on culture, budget and personal taste.  The traditional white lacy gown of Western culture goes back to Queen Victoria of England when […]

October 19, 2025

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Choosing a Wedding Photographer

Hi! I’m Abigail and I am, first and foremostly, a photographer. My eye has been behind the camera lens since my early teens, snapping images with an eye for creativity, lightness and shadow, spontaneity, details and vistas. My passion has always been to capture nuance and emotion in all my subjects. I believe my eye […]

September 30, 2025

Wedding couple kiss during golden hour.

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