We met LA-based Evangeline Lane at the San Francisco Lovesick Expo and she blew us away with her awesome and friendly nature. Now we're going to blow you away with her talent in capturing intimate, explosive, and transcendent moments at weddings.

Evangeline comes from a family of rockers and artists, and travels the world extensively for weddings and to expand her own experiences. This diverse background informs her work and makes her a rock star with offbeat couples. Let's take a peek at what makes her tick AND see how you could win FREE photography!

Evangeline's take on wedding photography pretty much makes her your best friend with pro photography skills:

My goal is for you to think of me as your good friend, someone who's in your corner and has your back - who helps you laugh and relax and look your best. After the day has passed, I want you to swoon over your images and walk away as happy and jubilant as you were on your wedding day.

Evangeline's cred comes from all kinds of sources and is sort of serendipitous, too...

In my early 20s I took off traveling across the country and have lived in New York City, San Francisco, Boston, a small town in Western Massachusetts, and Chicago. During my travels I studied sculpture and interior design at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, but settled into photography, where my true artistic passion developed. I got into wedding photography randomly five years ago, when a friend of a friend asked me to document their day and, just like that, I was hooked. Now I wonder, was it random at all?

Evangeline is based on LA, but she's available to travel WORLDWIDE... we already know she's got the passport and the traveling pants. Plus, she's got a secret deal for destination weddings and of course, a discount for Offbeat Bride readers:

OFFBEAT DISCOUNTS:
Want free photography? You have a chance to win the free destination photography package she's giving away (travel fee not included). Check out her entry page for more details.

Also, mention you found Evangeline Lane on Offbeat Bride and receive $100 off any wedding package. Having a destination wedding? Contact her for a SUPER-SECRET special deal.

Also follow Evangeline on Facebook - she's been known to throw out some amazing deals that are not-to-be-missed.

From the West Coast and beyond, if you want a photographer who will put you at ease, find beauty in all the smallest wedding details, and give you a sweet deal, Evangeline Lane is your girl. Go forth and get "find my ideal photographer" checked off of your to-do list for good!