Let your goodbye bring PEACE, not regret.
Grief is a Blur. Your Memories Shouldn’t Be.
We document the people, the moments of connection, and the small details that grief takes first, so you can let go of trying to hold onto everything and just be there.
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Complete Coverage for Every Part of Your Service
We document Catholic masses, Protestant services, Buddhist ceremonies, military honors, and non-denominational celebrations of life. Whether 20 people or 200, you focus on honoring your loved one, we'll handle preserving the day. Learn more about our funeral photography services.
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"I'm very appreciative of his work and will forever be thankful for the memories he captured that will last me a lifetime."
— Denise V.
Why Families Hire a Professional Funeral Photographer
Your family members will be scattered across the chapel, some greeting guests, some sitting with the casket, some stepping outside for air. As the day unfolds, you'll miss dozens of moments because you're present with your family. That's where we come in. Whether we're there for 3 hours or 8, we're focused on one thing: capturing the moments that matter most, so you don't have to.
I share more about why this work matters to me personally in "What I Wish I'd Known When My Father Died," where I talk about losing my own father over 20 years ago and not having a single photo from his funeral.
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Is Funeral Photography Right for Your Family?
Funeral photography isn't for everyone, and that's okay. Here's who typically benefits most from hiring a professional funeral photographer:
Funeral photography is right for you if:
You want to focus on being present with family rather than worrying about capturing photos
You're concerned that while grieving, you'll miss or forget important details
You want your children or future generations to know who showed up and how your loved one was remembered
Your loved one had a rich community (colleagues, friends, organizations) whose presence you want documented
Your service includes special elements (military honors, cultural traditions, eulogies) worth preserving
Family members are scattered across the country (or world) and can't all attend
The difference professional funeral photography makes:
Unlike asking a family member or friend to take photos, a professional funeral photographer works invisibly from the edges of the room with specialized equipment, knows which moments matter most, and frees your loved ones to grieve rather than worry about taking pictures.
Still unsure if it's right for you?
Contact us to discuss your specific situation. There's no pressure, just an honest conversation about whether funeral photography makes sense for your family.
What Past Clients Are Saying
I've dedicated the last seven years exclusively to funeral photography because I believe these moments deserve the same care and professionalism as any other major life event. I've worked at Forest Lawn, Rose Hills, Pacific View Memorial Park, and dozens of cemeteries throughout Southern California. Families tell me they hired me because I understand when to be invisible and when a moment needs to be captured, especially the ones that are hardest to experience but most important to remember.
Christoph Herrmann, Funeral Photographer | Specializing in Memorial Photography Since 2019
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Immediate Need
You need a photographer right now. Contact us about our availability for your date.
We respond within 2-4 hours (often sooner)
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