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Adventure Stories // Photo + Film

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Weddings + Elopements // Worldwide // Payment Plan Available

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Husband + Wife photo/video duo down for Adventure

***ATTENTION 2021 COUPLES - Thank you so much for landing on our page and taking an interest in our work! To make planning even a tiny bit easier, we wanted to let couples who are planning a wedding in 2021 know that we are fully booked. If you are planning your wedding in 2022 or later, please do not hesitate to reach out, we would love to chat!*** S T O R Y O V E R E V E R Y T H I N G // You’ve found each other and let’s be honest, that’s pretty impressive. Out of every human being on the planet, you two have managed to find the one person that you’re meant to be with, and whom you will share the rest of your life with. No matter what your path to finding each other was, you have a story. A story that has unfolded each passing day, with every soft touch, and every look. A story that continues to develop and unravel page after page, each and every day, stretching to infinity. We’re here to tell your story. No matter what led you here, we will tell the story of your love as we see it. We produce compelling imagery through photo + film that reveal your love story on the most important day of your life together. Approach. // Human connection is the magic that is born out of two souls feeling at home when they are with each other. It’s an energy exchange between two people that has the power to deepen life’s meaning, inspire change, and build trust. Your connection is powerful and we’re able to tell it best through our unique approach to photography + filmmaking, and through our distinctive, yet timeless, aesthetic. Instead of relying on the latest technology and bulky equipment, we use a minimalist approach and bring only with what we can carry in a backpack. Why is this important? We truly observe your connection and capture it as a whole - not just the planned moments, but everything in between. Your wedding should be a celebration, not a film set. Instead, we get back to the basics of photography + filmmaking and rely on composition and natural light to artfully curate aesthetically beautiful shots. Using this approach, we’re able create powerful, ageless, and cinematically beautiful photos + films. **PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE - please inquire for details**

Details

Business Attributes

Asian-owned Business, Woman-owned Business

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits, Day After Session, Engagement, Trash The Dress

Photo & Video

Digital Files, Drone, Film Photography, Online Proofing, Photo, Second Shooter Available, Social Media Sharing, Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic, Documentary, Lifestyle, Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged, Rehearsals & Parties, After Party, Wedding

Awards and Affiliations

Adventure Stories // Photo + Film Reviews

Reviewed On 1/12/2020 by Jessica G

There are not enough words to describe how thankful I am my husband and I found Megan and Vishnu. They were helpful throughout our entire planning process - from our engagement video to our actual wedding day, they made us feel comfortable from...

day one. Not to mention we LOVE our videos! It was such a nice touch to be able to play our engagement film at our wedding for all our guests and loved ones to see. Our wedding video was also everything we dreamed of and more. It told our story rather than simply focusing on events, plus we with thrilled with how they used snippets from our toasts and personal vows to strengthen our love story. It literally looked like a movie, I haven’t stopped receiving compliments from the day I shared it with family/friends. I wanted videography from day one but I searched long and far for the perfect team. Megan and vishnu surpassed all expectations we had and were the best part of our wedding now that we can relive our day over and over!

Reviewed On 2/26/2021 by Alex D

Megan and Vishnu were awesome! They were very communicative from when we first hired them to the days after the ceremony. The photos turned out better than we could have imagined and they turned them around for us very quickly! We hired them ...

for an elopement and will definitely be reaching out when the time comes to have our reception in the future!

Response from the Vendor on 02/27/2021

We are so thankful our paths crossed! It was a very special experience to be there to celebrate with you and Shasta is such a special place, that also so very significant to us. It was an honor, thank you so much for trusting in us through the ...

process. We are so excited to be able to share more milestones with you two down the road :)

Reviewed On 1/28/2021 by Nicole B

Megan and Vishnu are wonderful people and amazing photographers. We asked them to shoot our engagement photos in Dec 2019 and our small wedding ceremony in Dec 2020 and are in love with every photo they took for us. They made us feel so comfort...

able during the shoot and were so thoughtful in their framing and editing. Portraits, candids, landscape shots, all of the above turned out amazing. We received our photos earlier than expected, and it was so easy to communicate with them along the way. We had to make changes related to COVID restrictions in 2020 and Megan accommodated us in a timely and reasonable manner. Would definitely recommend them for your wedding!

Response from the Vendor on 01/28/2021

Thank you for your kind words Nicole! We appreciate how flexibile you and Richard were during such a stressful time. We’re so stoked that you loved all of your images and are super excited to document your reception later this year :)

Reviewed On 2/16/2020 by Aaron K

We challenged Adventure Stories to Alaska’s rugged landscapes and mosquito haven. The results were professional and unique. I loved the distinct style used to express our love. We truly felt listened to, comfortable, and thoroughly enjoyed our ...

time spent with Adventure Stories. My fiancé and I are now living in Oregon. We have a little one on the way and wanted to capture our happiness. Adventure Stories provides a complete and joyful result again. They will be shooting our wedding and we can’t wait to have another memorable experience.

Reviewed On 2/07/2020 by Kathryn L

We love Megan and Vishnu. They were so kind and amazing! They made us feel so comfortable and were so personable! We LOVE our photos! They are absolutely magical and beautiful and so perfect! We are able to relive all these amazing moments over...

again thanks to Megan and Vishnu! We can’t tell you enough how grateful we are for you both and how great your work is. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts... we truly get to cherish all these memories we made this day because of you both.

Reviewed On 2/05/2020 by Kari D

We couldn’t have asked for a more reliable, honest, and affordable photographer for our engagement photos. My fiancé and I had been on the lookout for the perfect fit to complete our engagement photos in Alaska before we moved home to Portland ...

and Vishnu and Megan really came through. You would be doing yourself a favor by reserving your shoot/elopement with this couple. They know what they’re doing and won’t leave you second guessing your decision💚

Reviewed On 1/12/2020 by Cody C

Vishnu and Megan of Adventure Stories By Us were so accommodating and made our big day the best experience possible. Glad my wife found them Vishnu and Megan of Adventure Stories By Us were so accommodating and made our big day the best experie...

nce possible. Glad my wife found them

Reviewed On 12/27/2019 by Heder R

Megan and Vishnu did an amazing job with our engagement pictures so we knew they absolutely had to be the photographers on our wedding day. They were such a positive, happy, and creative team to have! They knew the venue (Villa de Amore) well a...

nd where we would get the best pictures. They did a beautiful job of truly capturing the day… from getting ready, first look, to the ceremony, to the formals, details, and pictures of the reception and guests. Going through our pictures we were able to live moments at our wedding that we missed. We get a smile on our face every time we go through our pictures and relive our special day. Our wedding pictures are absolutely stunning and there is no doubt that Megan and Vishnu are gifted photographers. We will cherish and show off the pictures of our big day forever!

Reviewed On 9/13/2019 by Shirley F

Adventure Stories did an incredible job with the photography of our son’s engagement and wedding. They covered the entire wedding from start to finish with great enthusiasm. They engage everyone with such professionalism. The photos were all f...

antastic and heartwarming! Highly recommend Adventure Stories for any occasion. They’re the BEST EVER!

Reviewed On 9/07/2019 by Olivia S

I would 100% recommend Meghan and Vishnu from Adventure Stories by Us. The photography was probably one of the most important things to me for my wedding, and they nailed it. I cant stop posting and framing my photos because they are so gorgeou...

s. Everyone who sees my wedding photos mentions that the photographers must be amazing! We first saw the look and feel of the Adventure Stories photography on the website while planning and we were hooked. We just loved the dramatic quality and beauty, and that their love for nature matches ours. We then met with Megan to discuss in person and we were sold! She was so down to earth and we had lots in common. I didn’t meet Vishnu until the day of, but after hearing about him from Megan and seeing his photography on Instagram, being with both of them on the big day felt like seeing old friends. They kept making us smile throughout the day. My family loved them as well. My dad was impressed and my mom said they were so professional and efficient! These photographers know what they’re doing, and are genuinely excited to give you the wedding photography experience you’re looking for. Prior to the big day, they will be sure to learn if any specific kinds of shots are important to you, who you want in your family photos, and if there are any special traditions happening that day that they that need to be aware of. They will be around you and your family all day, capturing all the special moments. Trust them and their process because they are going to make sure your wedding photos look awesome!

Reviewed On 8/23/2019 by Krystel V

Adventure Stories by Us first captured our attention when we saw their work at the wedding venue we booked our wedding with . Initially, i was apprehensive about the photographers they had available, but as soon as I saw they had hired someone ...

new... I knew they were the perfect fit for my vision. They have a dramatic flare to their work and are so easy to work with. They instantly make you feel comfortable. My fiance and I felt as though we'd known them forever after our first meeting. It is apparent that they love what they do, skilled and passionate about their craft. I look forward to working with them in the future!!!

Reviewed On 8/04/2019 by Micaela B

Megan and Vishnu are INCREDIBLE!!! We could not have asked for better photographers to capture our special day(s). We had them take our engagement pictures on the Oregon Coast which was one of the most fun (and gorgeous) experiences we have eve...

r had! Then, they captured our special day at the Villa de Amore in Temecula! They are the best photographers ever!! We immediately clicked the day we met. They are easy to get along with and are super talented. They made our wedding day absolutely perfect, stress-free, fun, and enjoyable. My husband and I feel extremely lucky to have met these talented and lovely photographers. I felt like we had our friends photographing our wedding - they were so nice to spend time with (it's important to have a good relationship with your wedding photographers since they are going to spend A LOT of time with you on your big day). I recommend Megan and Vishnu to absolutely anyone. They are reliable, gifted, loving, outgoing, fun, genuine and true experts in making sure to get the best angles, lighting, and perfect moments on camera. Their pictures are dramatic, classy, and elegant. You can really trust them to capture the memories of your wedding in pictures (or videos). Thank you a million times to Adventure Stories By Us. You are the loveliest couple and I wish we were getting married all over again so we could spend more time with you! Keep up the FABULOUS work! You're truly unique! We love you!!!!!

Reviewed On 7/12/2019 by Cara S

The photographer, besides the couple is the most important aspect of the wedding. This is a lot of pressure on the couple to pick a photographer to showcase their wedding for the rest of their lives, you get one shot! Picking Megan and Vishnu ...

was the best decision i could have made! Now that my photos are complete I can not describe the happiness and joy that I feel. They were a dream team. My wedding photos are a fairytale, capturing our love naturally. Everyone I have shown our photos too say they belong in a magazine and they are the most, and i quote “STUNNING” wedding photos they have ever seen. I could not agree more, I have looked at them over 100 times and am already planning which photos are going where all over our house! My favorite part of working with Megan and Vishnu is that they captured us so naturally. My husband who hates taking photos (typical guy) felt so comfortable and our photos turned out to be magical. They knew our venue so well and were able to give us fairytale photos in all different locations of the venue. If I were to describe this experience to my maid of honor I would say, if you want stunning photos that you will LOVE for the rest of your life you need to pick my photographer. They capture your day perfectly and when you look back at these memories you will be filled with joy that they captured your love in a magical way.

Reviewed On 6/10/2019 by Lee M

Adventure Stories by Us recently shot our engagement session at Joshua Tree and words can’t explain how pleased we are with our photos. Megan and Vishnu were so professional and easy going that it made us feel really comfortable in front of the...

camera. They were amazing at capturing candid moments as well as the beautiful landscaping that surrounded us. Their style of shooting is truly one of a kind and we can’t wait for them to photograph our wedding next year.

Reviewed On 5/24/2019 by Megan H

Megan & Vishnu did amazing work during our engagement shoot and we can't wait to have them capture our wedding day! They are both very friendly, professional, accommodating, and most importantly, excellent at what they do. We are beyond happy t...

hat we chose Adventure Stories by Us as our photographer!

Reviewed On 5/21/2019 by Andrea D

Adventure Stories were AMAZING to work with!! They were on top of everything, answered all of our questions before we even asked them, very organized, and most importantly amazing on the day of the wedding! They made us feel very comfortable t...

he day of our wedding, and made sure to make all our wishes come true. Our pictures turned out gorgeous!! We cannot recommend them enough!

Reviewed On 5/19/2019 by Kenya W

Absolute best wedding photographers we could have asked for! So sweet and made us feel so comfortable! My husband HATES taking pictures but Megan and Vishnu made us feel so comfortable and it felt effortless! They know exactly how to pose you i...

n a good at that kept it moving but without feeling rushed. Highly recommend Adventure Stories for your wedding/engagement! Thank you guys so much!!! Seriously could not have asked for anything more. Oh, and we LOVE the pictures 😍😍😍😍

Reviewed On 5/19/2019 by Chloe M

Working with Meghan and Vishnu for our wedding shoot was such a delight! They are such a fun, positive and easy going couple, which helped turn what could have been such a stressful day into a breeze. In additional to being awesome people, they...

are an extremely talented couple with an authentic style. My husband and I were so pleased to be able to relive each moment that took place on our wedding day – from are our first kiss to the comical family soul train line – thanks to the couple! We are beyond happy with their work and would recommend them to anyone that is looking for photos that are far from the standard cookie cutter approach!

Reviewed On 5/16/2019 by Jasmin O

We are obsessed with our wedding pictures! When we started wedding planning we originally booked a different photographer until I saw pictures from Adventure Stories. I immediately cancelled our photographer to start planning with Megan and V...

ishnu. The conversation and planning was so smooth and friendly. I came up with so many requests and they incorporated everything with an amazing patience. I immediately felt like i was talking to a friend. On our wedding day they were on time, took amazing detail shots and my entire family and friends loved them, including me and my husband. We only regret that they didn’t take our wedding video as well! We highly recommend them!

Reviewed On 5/13/2019 by Noah B

Vishnu and Megan were great. They spent 8 hours with us and got photos of us getting ready, the wedding ceremony, photos after the wedding, and photos of the reception. They were awesome and attentive! They took the photos we wanted and asked f...

or and then they invited us to take a few creative shots that we would never have asked for on our own. They all turned out awesome, and they edited them to perfection. So happy that we went with these two.

Reviewed On 5/11/2019 by Maritza G

Vishnu and Megan are absolutely amazing! They knew exactly how to create my dream engagement into a reality. Everything to the spectacular details to capturing every breath taking moment between me and the man of dreams. Vishnu and Megan are ex...

tremely professional and easy to work with. We had asked for a breathtaking views and scenery for our engagement photos and that’s exactly what got in Yosemite. One thing for sure is you will not regret using Adventure Stories by Us, whether it be for your engagement photos or wedding.

Reviewed On 5/10/2019 by Lauren Y

Megan and Vishnu’s Story telling is unmatched by any in their field. We were super on the fence about adding video mostly because of budgetary reasons. My MOH ended up convincing me it was a must and I’m so glad she did because it led me to the...

only people I would trust telling our story. Before Megan and Vishnu I had a so so impression of all wedding videos - all I could think of was my aunts hour long wedding video that was mostly guests jumping in front of the camera during the receptions to “say something nice about the bride and groom”. I absolutely was not interested in that type of antiquated, outdated video. Like I mentioned before, Megan and Vishnu’s take on story telling is unmatched. They aim to tell the story of the day rather than simply compiling clips together with music. They hang back and document every raw emotion of not just myself and my husband, but our guests and family too. Hands down the best!

Reviewed On 5/10/2019 by Brianna R

Our wedding was definitely not traditional! This was our second marriage for both of us, and since we each had kids, our wedding was all about the unity of our two families. Megan and Vishnu totally connected with our vision of what we wanted o...

ur wedding to look like and incorporated our kids at every aspect. We met with them in person about a year before our wedding, discussed all the details and kept in contact along the way. I loved that they checked in with us every couple of months to see if we had any questions or needed anything - definitely a comforting touch! Fast forward a year later, they remember every detail and the wedding went off without a hitch! Definitely coming back to Megan and Vishnu for any major life events.

Reviewed On 5/10/2019 by Theresa P

Where to start? Megan and Vishnu lived up to all of mine and my fiancé’s expectations, and more. We had no clue as to where to start in the wedding planning process, once we found Megan and Vishnu we felt so much more at ease. Obviously they ar...

e not wedding coordinators, but since we felt so lost, we constantly asked their opinion on various aspects of our wedding and they were happy to oblige. And can we talk about our photos and video?! Beyond beautiful! They have such a unique and artistic take on life, and it was reflected in our wedding video and photos. We could not be more happy, thank you Megan and Vishnu!

Reviewed On 5/09/2019 by Lawrence F

Megan and Vishnu were fun and easy to work with, from the initial planning phases all the way through the wedding itself. They really listened and worked to help us capture exactly what we wanted, while also adding a bit of their trademark tim...

eless feel. Their use of lighting is quite simply stunning. Looking through our photos, we loved how they were able to capture so many of the little details and candid moments throughout the reception. Family photos went smoothly, even letting us out early enough to enjoy cocktail hour. Their posing felt natural and made for some great moments. We wouldn't trust anyone else to so perfectly capture such important moments, and will be back to work with them in the future.

Reviewed On 5/09/2019 by Richard C

What can we say, other than "WOW"! Still in aww with how amazing the Pictures came out! They line our hallways & Bedroom wall! We couldn't be happier & thank you for taking the time to do incredible work! I would recommend Adventure Stories to...

anyone looking for amazing photos. Our one year anniversary is right around the corner, June 14th! We wish we could go back to that day in person, but since we can, we just look at our pictures and play that day back in our minds!! Thank you again Adventure Stories, we wish you both the ultimate success in the future! Cheers Richard & Kelly Candido

Reviewed On 5/09/2019 by Chelsea M

Megan and Vishnu made our day! We fell in love with their photography while touring a venue about a year before our wedding and decided on them before we even chose a venue. We reached out to them about 10 months before our wedding to purchase ...

our package and had a phone call to discuss all the details, and really fell in love with the people behind the lens. Megan and Vishnu are so down to earth and accommodated our every wish. They have great ideas and are so detail oriented that I felt at ease. I’m a very type A person (hello ICU nurse here) and they had everything down to a science. Our engagement photoshoot gave us the chance to really get to know them and we felt even more at ease on our wedding day. Our wedding day had a slight hiccup when a table fell on Vishnu, but like the true professionals they are, they kept going and acted like it never happened! I was absolutely in shock because I would never expect them to just bandage Vishnu up and keep going, but they did. They’re truly so selfless and put a couple at ease no matter the issue. If you’re looking for amazing forever photos and the sweetest, most accommodating individuals in the business, look no further. Thanks Megan and Vishnu! We love you guys!!!

Reviewed On 5/09/2019 by Chris P

This was my husband and I first wedding to give to one of our children (my daughter’s). While we choose Villa de Amore in Temecula as the venue for the reason it was all inclusive, it still gave us photography choices. While looking into throug...

h each photographer’s portfolios, Adventure Stories by Us stood out by far! I must say, please, please add the video story. It is so worth every single dollar! We also chose all the photos which was also worth it! It rained the day of her wedding but the photos just turned out amazing. They are such a professional and amazing group who listen to what you want and give you that and more! I will choose them over and over for big events in our lives! Could not recommend anyone else!

Reviewed On 5/09/2019 by Alyssa V

We loved working with Megan and Vishnu for our engagement photoshoot at Torrey Pines, and are incredibly happy with the outcome of the pictures! We were originally drawn to their dramatic photography style and knew they would be the best ones t...

o work with the challenging lighting and landscape of Torrey Pines. Megan and Vishnu were able to capture our relationship so candidly, in a natural and un-posed manner.Our pictures are the perfect balance of dramatic scenery and sweet moments. Megan and Vishnu are not only professional, but extremely personable, which helped us to feel relaxed and at ease. Our 90 min. session flew by, as they took the time to get to know us, joke with us, and hike to variety of scenic spots. We were beyond excited to receive our final photos so quickly and were able to relive the magic of that evening as we looked through them. We are happy to recommend Adventure Stories By Us to anyone looking for a fun, laid back, adventurous way to capture life’s sweetest moments.

Reviewed On 5/09/2019 by Lexi M

Megan and Vishnu were so amazing! I was bridezilla x10000 but they didn’t even bat an eye. They were so flexible, and so open and willing. I even forgot stuff at my house, and although the venue was an hour away, they brought it to me! They wen...

t out of their way to make sure I was always happy and comfortable. They took absolutely beautiful photos of my wedding day and I can never thank them enough for it! They were the dream team

Contact Info for Adventure Stories // Photo + Film

Weddings + Elopements // Worldwide // Payment Plan Available

(951) 390-3719

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Meet the Team

Megan + Vishnu

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Our story began at a small brewery in Portland, Oregon. We met on a double-blind date and while our friends and the other half of the date never spoke again, we never stopped talking. Even though craft beer can strengthen just about any relationship, our shared love of adventure sealed the deal. We spent the next few years hiking, exploring, road tripping, and falling in love while we explored the world. Fast forward to now; we have a wild 5 year old who's way more girly and extravagant than we know how to handle, and two CRAZY huskies (why do we do this to ourselves?)

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