Sonoma County Wedding & Elopement Photographer
Hi! I’m Ananda, a luxury wedding and elopement photographer in Sonoma County. As a trained journalist with years of experience documenting peoples’ stories around the globe, I now specialize in capturing the most pivotal moments in peoples’ lives with my camera. My passion lies in blending the elegance of high-end artistry with the thrill of exploring the extraordinary. Whether it’s photographing an intimate ceremony on a remote beach, or a grand celebration in a historic venue, I aim to evoke emotion and authenticity with a trained journalist’s eye. I am dedicated to turning once-in-a-lifetime moments into works of art and offer my clients a seamless and elevated experience.
"Creativity is a wild mind and a disciplined eye."
-Dorothy Parker
"I would highly recommend Ananda Paulas to anyone in search of a talented and creative professional photographer, and one who truly connects with her clients and captures them in their best light. I have worked with Ananda multiple times for lifestyle photography and headshots, and in each session her dedication to perfection is absolutely astounding. She is kind, considerate, patient, uplifting and makes everyone feel comfortable, beautiful and look their very best. If you are in search of simply the best photographer whose work will blow you away, look no further, you have found the one!"
- Lisa Capurro
Wedding & Elopement Pricing
As a mom of three busy-bee children who are the joy of my wild and crazy life, I offer a limited number of sessions so I can give you the attention you deserve. It’s best to book portrait sessions three to six months in advance and weddings a year in advance.
“Ananda has been photographing my family for 11 years now. She shot both of my daughters’ newborn photos, my wedding, my business headshots and website photos, and does our yearly family photo sessions. I am always amazed at how stunning her photos turn out. Even when my girls were tiny and wild, she never failed to capture the most perfect smiles, biggest laughs, and precious moments. We have had sessions where I was convinced we would not get a single usable photo because of how crazy my kiddos were and yet, to my surprise, Ananda was always able to snap at the perfect second, giving us several amazing photographs to choose from. Ananda is great with kids and knows exactly how to grab their attention. Importantly, she takes the time to get to know her clients in order to understand exactly what is wanted out of a particular photo session. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to capture the story of our lives.”
– Monica Howard
"Ananda is an incredibly talented photographer with a true eye for the perfect shot. She has such a clear creative vision and knows exactly how to bring out the best in her subjects. She helped me find my vibe for headshots, offered expert direction, and came up with poses that felt natural and elevated—not stiff or overly staged. Every detail mattered to her—the lighting, the angles, the little adjustments that made a big difference."
Let's Connect
I’m excited to connect with you!
- EM: ananda@anandapaulas.com
- PH: 510.589.1424
“A photograph is a secret about a secret. The more it tells you the less you know.”
- Diane