Where Your Story
Is Tied Together Beautifully
Wedding photography for modern romantics across Southern California.
Two photographers. One vision.
With over 35 years of combined professional photography experience, we bring a seasoned, editorial eye to wedding storytelling. Our backgrounds span commercial, fashion, portrait, and event photography — which means we understand light, composition, direction, and detail at a professional level far beyond the wedding day itself.
Services
From engagement to wedding day, we capture your story with artistry, intention, and timeless beauty.
Engagement Photography
The beginning of your story. Engagement sessions are about more than save-the-dates.
Boudoir Photography
The Perfect Wedding Gift.
Boudoir is not about being someone else.
It’s about seeing yourself differently.
Wedding Photography
The day you’ve been dreaming about —
captured with intention, emotion,
and timeless artistry.
Photo
Booth
An Experience, Not Just a Booth. Unlike generic rental booths, ours is designed with intention and customization in mind.
Love, Honestly Told
We blend editorial structure with artistic and romantic influence.
Renée Browne
Photographer
Vanessa Chatel
Photographer
Velvet Knot Weddings is led by longtime friends and creative partners, Renée Browne and Vanessa Chatel.
Our story began over 18 years ago at Renée’s family photography studio, where Vanessa started as an intern. What began as mentorship evolved into a seamless creative partnership built on trust, shared standards, and a unified creative vision.
That history allows us to photograph weddings with calm confidence and genuine connection — nearly two decades of friendship woven into every story we tell.