About Us

We're so happy you're here

A couple stands in silhouette against a sunset sky overlooking coastal views.

      We love each other and we love taking pictures.

Alex & Makaela

We're a photo and video duo whose story began in a rather unexpected place: College Speech100, just months before the world turned upside down. I, a marketing agent with a love for art, crossed paths with Alex a YouTuber and freelance musician who shared a passion for all things visual and audio.


Like many, we faced our fair share of "Now what?" moments during that strange time. We were fortunate to have found ourselves in the right place, at the right time, meeting the right people who gave us the incredible opportunity to learn, grow, and ultimately transform our shared passions into our livelihood.


Fast forward almost five years, and we're proud to say we've captured hundreds of weddings! Our business has grown immensely, taking us to incredible places. So far, we've shot weddings in Alaska, Hawaii, Arizona, and all over San Diego County, and we're excited to expand that list in the years to come.

1 / 3

Sunset wedding photo on coastal railroad tracks with cliffside backdrop.
Testimonials
Kali & Ryan

"From the moment we first spoke with Ethereal Photo & Video, we knew we were in good hands. Their communication style is attentive, friendly, and personable, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. The quality of their work is simply beautiufl and unique, exceeding our expectations in every way. On our wedding day, their great personalities and perfect level of engagement made them feel like guests at our celebration, capturing all the special moments seamlessly. We would absolutely recommend Ethereal Photo & Video to anyone looking for super high quality photos with incredible attention to detail."

1 / 3

Aerial view of a residential neighborhood with terracotta roofs and palm trees in a sunny Mediterranean setting.
Testimonials
Shirley & Brett

"We had the pleasure of hiring the Ethereal team for our wedding last November 2022 & sooo happy we did! Alex & Makaela are the dream team to have. Months & weeks leading up to our wedding they were communicative and really making sure to get to know us and what certain shots we wanted and style of video we wanted to have. On our wedding day they made us feel very comfortable and really wanted to showcase what our day was really about. They were really thoughtful and worked hard to give us a beautiful video right in time before the holiday rush which really meant a lot to us. Even after our wedding, they have truly turned into our friends and have recommended them time and time again. If you’re hesitating, do not! Ethereal really worked with our budget so make sure to inquire first!! They will work with you! Again, thank you Ethereal for the best service ever!!!"

1 / 3

White flowers in moody lighting arrangements against a dark textured background in a vintage style series.
Testimonials
Anonymous submission

These photographers were so amazing. The pictures and the photo shoot were impressive so far! Their energy was infectious and I just can’t say enough good things about them! I’m so excited for the photos to be sent over, I have no doubt they are going to blow us away!

1 / 3

Envision.

Create.

Love.

See what we're up to outside of weddings