Fantasy Portraits in Wrightwood, California
There is something truly special about Wrightwood.
The pine trees, the crisp mountain air, the way the light filters through the forest. It looks like a fairytale without even trying.
I'm Annette, a High Desert photographer who has fallen completely in love with photographing people in this beautiful mountain community.
Whether you're visiting solo, bringing your family, or showing up in full cosplay, Wrightwood will make you look fabulous.
Locals, mountain visitors, seniors who want something nobody else has, this is your backdrop.
Wrightwood's pine forests and mountain light are basically made for fantasy portraits, it already looks like a fairytale.
Wrightwood Sessions:
Enchanting Locations Year-Round
Wrightwood is one of those rare places that's stunning in every season. Yellow and purple wildflowers in spring, tall pines that offer some much-appreciated shade in the summer, golden aspens in fall, and a snowy winter wonderland that feels straight out of a storybook.
Honestly, Wrightwood does half the work for me.
Small caveat: if you want a winter snow session, it’s best to book on a quiet weekday. We want to avoid traffic from the weekend snow players.
Favorite Wrightwood Session Spots:
Mescal Picnic Area: Tall trees with dappled light that create an almost magical, ethereal quality in portraits. Curved wooden bridge with steps you can dangle your feet from. My favorite golden hour spot.
Jackson Lake is a peaceful spot with reflective water and is backed by mountain scenery for truly breathtaking backdrops.
Grassy Hollow Area: Open areas under a tall forest, perfect for families and couples who want that wide-open mountain feel. We can venture on a short hike for photos as well.
Whether you have a location in mind or want me to choose based on the season and your vision, I know this mountain pretty well and will find the perfect spot for your session.
Wrightwood Portrait Sessions Available:
Fantasy & Whimsical Portraits: Pine trees, mountain light, and a little magic. Wrightwood is one of the most naturally enchanting locations in the High Desert, perfect for fairies, storybook characters, cosplay, and anyone who wants portraits that look like they came from another world.
Family Portraits: From summer wildflowers to winter snow, Wrightwood family sessions are magical in every season. Real moments, real laughter, gorgeous natural backdrops.
Senior Portraits: Stand out from every other senior portrait with a Wrightwood mountain session. Stunning, unique, and totally you.
Branding Photography: For the entrepreneur whose brand has a natural, organic, or outdoor aesthetic. Sound bowls, crystals, and tarot cards, anyone? Wrightwood is your perfect backdrop.
Investment
Sessions begin with a $150 booking fee to reserve your date.
You only pay for images that you love and adore for wall art and albums. I won’t send you a large gallery of digital images, and wish you the best of luck. I’m not that kind of photographer. I photograph with intention. Where do you want to display the photos? A large 40” canvas above the couch? Or, 25 family images for an album? Yes, this is an investment. It’s all for you.
No packages, no pressure, no surprises.
Ready to Book Your Wrightwood Portrait Session?
Whether you're looking for a fantasy portrait photographer in Wrightwood, a senior session in a beautiful mountain setting, or something completely one of a kind, let's create something wonderful together.
Serving the High Desert & Beyond
Annette Marie Photography is based in Pinon Hills and proudly serves Wrightwood, Phelan, and the surrounding communities, including Apple Valley, Hesperia, Victorville, Rancho Cucamonga, and the greater Inland Empire.
A Little Something Extra in Wrightwood
If you've ever dreamed of portraits that feel a little otherworldly, where the forest feels alive, and the light seems to glow from within the trees, Wrightwood is where that magic happens naturally.
Stay tuned for something very special coming soon for those who want to go beyond the ordinary.