Southern California Wedding Photographer


Chasing adventure – one love story at a time.

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52 reviews
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Mitchell Anderson

About

Hi, I'm Mitch.

Woodland Mist Photography

I'm a Riverside-based wedding photographer with over 10 years of experience documenting love stories across Southern California. My approach is relaxed and unobtrusive. I'm not here to direct a photoshoot, I'm here to chase the real moments as they happen. The ones you'll want to relive for the rest of your life.

Services

Every Kind of Love Story

The Full Day

The full day, captured. The big moments and the quiet ones, your dad pulling you aside before the ceremony, your nephew falling asleep during the toasts, the first real exhale after the vows.

Just the Two of You

Intimate, adventurous, and completely yours. Whether it's a national park at sunrise or a quiet courthouse moment, I'm there for it.

Engagement Session

A relaxed session before the big day — perfect for getting comfortable in front of the camera and starting your adventure together.

Real Weddings

A Full Wedding Story

Every wedding is unique. Here's a look at one full day through my lens, from getting ready to the final dance.

Rows of wooden ceremony chairs set up in the desert at Serenity Escape in Yucca Valley with Joshua trees and blue sky behind them Elegant wedding dress hanging on a dark wooden door at Serenity Escape in Yucca Valley, California Bride having her makeup applied while getting ready for her desert wedding at Serenity Escape in Yucca Valley Reception tables with white linens set up in the desert at Serenity Escape, with a vintage trailer and Joshua trees in the background Vintage white trailer detail at Serenity Escape wedding venue in Yucca Valley with Joshua trees and desert landscape Bride in her wedding dress getting ready at Serenity Escape in Yucca Valley, reflected in a mirror with warm light Emotional first look moment as the groom sees his bride for the first time at their Serenity Escape desert wedding in Yucca Valley Bride and groom sharing their first kiss during their outdoor desert wedding ceremony at Serenity Escape in Yucca Valley Bride and groom portrait in the golden hour desert light surrounded by Joshua trees at their Serenity Escape wedding in Yucca Valley Bride and groom walking hand in hand on a wooden path surrounded by Joshua trees at golden hour at Serenity Escape in Yucca Valley Bride and groom embracing during their wedding portraits in the desert at Serenity Escape, Yucca Valley, California Bride and groom walking together through the wide open desert landscape at their Serenity Escape wedding in Yucca Valley Wide landscape shot of bride and groom standing together in the desert with mountains in the distance at Serenity Escape in Yucca Valley Bride and groom sharing their first dance at their intimate desert wedding reception at Serenity Escape in Yucca Valley Guests dancing under pink and purple lights during the wedding reception at Serenity Escape in Yucca Valley, California
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Testimonials

What Couples Are Saying

★★★★★

“Mitch is not only a talented artist, but a breeze to work with. He even served as our witness for the elopement he captured. He had a sneak peek gallery ready just 8 days after our session — in time for our reception party. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.”

Brittany · Joshua Tree Elopement

★★★★★

“I loved working with Mitch! My husband and I don’t have much experience being in front of a camera, but Mitch made us feel comfortable and helped us pose and picked the best spots for photos. Our photos came out amazing! He really has a creative eye and I appreciate his attention to detail. Thanks Mitch!”

Jenny · Wedding 2023

★★★★★

“My husband and I are both awkward when it comes to photos and Mitch makes our photos look effortless. He was super professional and really chill to work with. If I could put 1000 stars I would.”

Christian · Wedding 2022

Investment
Simple, Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees. No surprises. Every package is listed with its full price below.
Wedding Packages
Zion
$3,000
Complete Package
  • 2 photographers
  • Full day coverage
Sequoia
$1,750
Just the Essentials
  • 1 photographer
  • Half day coverage
Joshua Tree
$1,000
Intimate
  • 1 photographer
  • Elopement coverage
Engagements & More
Engagement
$300
Starting At
  • Multiple packages available

Contact

Ready to Start Your Adventure?

Whether you're planning a grand wedding or a quiet elopement at sunrise, I'd love to be there for it. Let's talk about your day.