For couples in Southern California & beyond.
Documentary Wedding Photographers & Videographers
Capturing The Essence of your unique love story with a focus on deep connection & authentic storytelling
Oregon Destination Wedding
Out of all the centuries in history and all the places in the world, you’ve landed right here, right now. Call it fate; call it destiny...
Here’s a crazy thought:
Yours is a love that burns so bright, and the world has never seen the like of it before. And that's why...
the stars have aligned to bring you two together
out-of-this-world
you deserve an
wedding gallery.
Wandered Stories is a haven for those who dream of a wedding that transcends the ordinary, a boutique studio where each photo and film is a portal to the extraordinary. Our craft is dedicated to the adventurers, the star-gazers, and the lovebirds who find magic in the mundane. We capture the essence of intimate weddings & elopements across the world, where every glance and gentle touch is a testament to the boundless nature of love.
Our photos and films tell skyrocketing love stories - searching for the beauty in the untamed and the poetry in the everyday as we celebrate the cosmic power of human connection.
We’re a small team of creative photographers and videographers based in Southern California but are willing to travel anywhere. We believe every love story is unique, and our work always reflects that. Weaving together our vision, artistry, and a mastery of storytelling,
we turn your wedding day into a visual masterpiece
Founded by Derrick Cabico, Wandered Stories tells the tales of the dreamers, the explorers, the hopeless romantics and those who aren’t afraid to forge their own path.
meet The Team
Laila & Blake
Pacific Palisades, CA
Nicolette & Miguel
Fallbrook, CA
Shannel & Isaac
Westminister, CA
story-driven
legacy
inspirational
A lot of wedding photography and videography out there only focuses on aesthetics. But at Wandered Stories, we go beyond skin-deep. Your love story has the power to make the world shine a little brighter. By documenting your wedding day, we’re celebrating meaningful connections. And a more deeply connected world is what we’re all about.
inspirational
story-driven
legacy
inspirational
Your wedding photos and film visually represent the unbreakable, unwavering bond you share. And as mad as it sounds, your gallery will outlive you. It’s an enduring testament to your love for each other. It’s just like a time capsule - it contains precious moments and cherished memories you can revisit any time you like. It’s a beloved heirloom that will become part of your family’s treasured legacy.
Legacy
story-driven
legacy
inspirational
There may be countless love stories out there, but there’s none quite like yours. Your love story is one in a million. It has its highs and lows, its challenges and triumphs. So, that’s why we hone in on the small, beautiful details. Our work documents all the raw emotions, authentic moments, and intimate connections - we use all this to create a narrative that feels authentically and radically you.
STORY-DRIVEN
We travel to the moon & back in the name of love.
Destination photography and videography For Weddings & Elopements
At Wandered Stories, we’re all about exploration and adventure. We love getting out into the big, wide world to capture your love story. From the vibrance of Mexico City to the sleepy charm of a French chateau, we’ll go wherever your love takes us.
Our diaries are always open for local or international destination weddings.
2024 Travel Schedule
Book in any of these destinations while we're here, and pay no travel fees!
January: Scottsdale, Arizona
February: Tulum, Mexico
April: Oahu, Hawaii + Noord, Aruba
May: Northern Italy + Northern California
August: Manzanita, Oregon
September: Switzerland
October: Tulum, Mexico
December: Philippines
BUcket List Destinations
Exclusive discounted pricing offered for these select destinations
Italy
Iceland
Greece
New Zealand
Spain
Bali
Ireland
Morocco
Japan
Hawaii
Having attended numerous weddings, the recurring advice was to invest in a professional videographer, and we are overjoyed that we had the opportunity to work with Wandered Stories. We were nervous when looking for a photo & video team because it’s a big chunk of our wedding budget and we wanted someone we could trust and had a lot of experience. Derrick and his team are so talented, reliable, and they certainly delivered.
One of our biggest concerns was ensuring that the important moments of our wedding day were captured flawlessly. Their thorough preparation, including questionnaires and Zoom calls to discuss every detail, showcase their commitment to understanding our vision. Their organization and communication skills made us feel confident that we were in capable hands.
From the engagement photoshoot to the day of the wedding, the entire experience with Wandered Stories has been nothing short of amazing. We have never had professional photos taken and we were nervous that all the pictures would be awkward but their calming persona and ability to create such a relaxed atmosphere for our photo sessions made it a fun experience and our photos came out beautiful.
Navigating the various aspects of our wedding day, from getting ready to the first look at two different locations and back to the venue, was no small feat. The biggest bonus was we didn’t have to worry about the timeline the day of the wedding, they had it covered. We couldn’t exactly have our phones on us on our wedding day and amongst all the chaos, Derrick and his team made our day seamless.
– Melody & Paul
"THE PICTURES SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES. THE MEMORIES THEY CAPTURED ARE PRICELESS AND WE WILL CHERISH THEM FOR A LIFETIME
We cannot thank them enough for how amazing the whole
experience was.
Working with them felt like we were working with our
closest friends, that’s how comforting of an environment
they cultivated. They’re genuinely as kind as they are
artistic and creative.
They took our opinions and input on what kind of
pictures we wanted so well and collaborated with us
throughout both the planning and shooting process.
Our wedding day was a literal dream and we are SO
happy Derrick and his team captured it all. Derrick,
Aeson, and Heather were all so easy and fun to work
with. They captured all that we wanted and way more.
Our bridal party and families were so impressed with
their work and their genuine personalities.
One of our favorite things with Wandered Stories is they
put an emphasis on capturing candid moments and not
doing generic posed pictures. They are able to capture
raw emotion so well. They even sent our sneak peeks the next
morning right as we woke up from the wedding night. It was
such a treat to see these incredible pictures captured to bring
back our joy from the day.
If you are looking for an amazing photography &
videography team, you need to book them. It was one
of the best decisions we made and we will forever
recommend them.
We will miss working with you Derrick, thank you so much for
everything!”
– Laila & Blake
"Booking Derrick & His Team For our wedding was one of the best decisions we made in the entire wedding planning process.
Wow, I'm too stunned to speak after this. This truly felt like a movie. I loved it so much, I was sobbing after. You captured everything so so beautifully. I am so grateful to have this memory forever! Thank YOU!!"
– Nicolette & Miguel
“This is the best wedding video i have ever seen.
This gave me so many feels. Literally just relived our entire wedding day again. You and your team were such a positive energy giver on the day which is exactly what we needed. Thank you so much!"
– Kristine & kelly
“love love love these so much
