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Close Up By Christina
Film Wedding Photography in California
California + available for travel
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Absolutely the best decision we made for the wedding! The photos turned out amazing (even better than expected). Christina worked closely with us and went above and beyond. She was super communicative and made our day incredibly smooth. Would highly reccommend to any couple looking for a reliable photographer who produces high-quality content!
Christina was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. She was organized, extremely professional, and so easygoing, which made the entire day feel relaxed. She was great with kids and somehow managed to always be in the right place at the right time without ever feeling intrusive.
We loved her style and the mix of digital and film photography. The photos feel timeless and truly capture the emotion of the day. Christina was incredibly accommodating and thoughtful throughout the process, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience or the final photos. Highly recommend.
About this vendor
Christina Brown
PHOTOGRAPHER
Dual-based in Chicago and Los Angeles, Christina Brown of Close Up By Christina specializes in wedding, elopement, couple, and family photography. A native Californian, Christina discovered her passion for photography when she was gifted her mom’s old Canon AE-1 — a moment that sparked a love for capturing life on film.
Christina is devoted to highlighting the wabi-sabi moments, quiet glimmers, and joyful gusto found in both everyday rhythms and life’s biggest celebrations. Your joy is her focus; what you cherish, she captures through both film and digital photography.
If interested in elopement, engagement, or family sessions, please reach out directly for pricing.
Meet the team
Christina Brown
Photographer
I’m Christina Brown — a dual California and Chicago-based film wedding photographer specializing in documentary-style wedding photography. Like the people I photograph, I move through many roles: mother, wife, sister, daughter, enthusiastic host, dog mom, lifelong student of analog photography, and a natural people person.
While I value each of these identities, the foundation of my work is a deep curiosity for perspective — how lived experience shapes the way we see, feel, and remember. I’m drawn to real moments and quiet in-betweens, documenting weddings with an observational, storytelling approach that prioritizes connection over performance.
That philosophy, paired with my passion for film photography, began in my early twenties when I picked up my mother’s Canon AE-1 and has been refined through years of intentional practice. This path ultimately led to Close Up by Christina, a wedding photography studio rooted in authentic storytelling, editorial sensibility, and timeless imagery captured on both film and digital.
My work blends fine art film photography with a documentary wedding photography approach, allowing couples to be fully present while their day unfolds naturally. Every wedding is documented with care, nuance, and respect — honoring all people, all roles, and all stories as they truly are.
Now that you know a bit about me, I’d love to learn more about you.
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