Trista Hidalgo is the wonderful woman behind our sponsor Altar Image Photography. How do I know she's wonderful? Well, besides the fact that she offers affordable wedding photography in LA - one of the world's most expensive cities - I've actually met and partied with Trista. In fact, soon enough YOU can meet and party with her too, but I'll get to that in a minute.

First, let's explore some of Los Angeles' best-to-little-known wedding venues and photography locations through the lens of Altar Image Photography. Then we'll talk about how you can get hooked up with this fab photog with a special discount.

Malibu

Let's start with the obvious: the beach! Is there any better beach in LA than Malibu? You got gorgeous cliffs and breathtaking stretches of sand. Take a page from Altar Image's book, and rock your engagement shoot at Point Dume, then have your bohemian-style wedding at any of the four wedding spaces at Calamigos Ranch, Altar Image has done it all.

Your alma mater

Now the not-so-obvious. Do we have any college football lovers, or proud alumni on our hands? Check out your favorite campus to see if they can host your wedding. I love this wedding at my alma mater - USC! (Fight on, Trojan-lovers.)

Griffith Observatory

While you can't get married at the Griffith Observatory, it's the perfect place for any Los Angelenos looking for iconic landmarks in which to take their engagement photos. Or maybe you should meet Trista there in your wedding finery to take epic wedding portraits.

Catalina Island

Have you considered traveling outside of LA to find your wedding venue? Catalina Island is a quick ferry ride away. Are you planning a weekend wedding? Have you always dreamt about running away to an island and getting married, but, you know, you can't afford the plane tickets? Catalina Island is the answer to all your needs.

Downtown LA

Downtown LA is teeming with awesome locations. Make a date with Trista to traipse around the Disney Concert Hall for architectural engagement photos. Hell, collectively, you guys can even make the 6th Street Bridge look romantic!

Even better... meet up with Trista at The Unique Space for Lovesick LA. That way you can check out an awesome downtown wedding venue AND meet your future wedding photographer at the same time!

OFFBEAT DISCOUNT: No matter where you choose to have your wedding or take your engagement photos, Altar Image will hook you up with a special discount. Take $100 off any wedding package when you contact Altar Image Photography and tell Trista you found her through Offbeat Bride.