Capturing Love, One Moment at a Time: Our Husband-and-Wife Photography Journey
Meet the Heart Behind the Lens — And the Hustle Behind the Scenes
Hi, I’m Stephanie Martinez’ Le — a Southern California-based photographer born and raised in Los Angeles. My love for photography started young, rooted in family and resilience. After losing their parents, my dad and uncles began capturing moments with a Pentax K1000 to support their siblings — and eventually started a small photography business out of a swap meet in San Bernardino. It was there, surrounded by hustle, love, and legacy, that I fell in love with the art of storytelling through a lens.
Photography didn’t just support our family — it bonded us. Today, I’m proud to carry that torch, capturing life’s biggest and most intimate milestones.
I’ve been married to my husband Son for 9 years, and together we co-founded Last Minute Photoshoot. We’re a husband-and-wife team based in Riverside County, committed to serving families, couples, and businesses throughout Southern California. While I lead the creative direction and photography, Son handles the business side — from operations to logistics — and is my biggest supporter on and off set.
Our journey wasn’t a straight path. Like many others, we were furloughed during the COVID-19 shutdown. Instead of returning to the 9–5 grind, we took a chance on ourselves and turned our weekend passion into a full-time business. Since then, we’ve been blessed to photograph surprise proposals in La Jolla, intimate elopements in Joshua Tree, milestone maternity shoots in Palm Desert, and girls’ trips in Temecula’s wine country — often with only a few hours’ notice.
My first camera was a digital Kodak — a high school gift from my parents. I brought it everywhere. After graduating, I enrolled in a photography course in San Diego that solidified my technical foundation. Even now, I stay committed to growth through workshops, daily practice, and community with other creatives.
We specialize in last-minute photography — not because we plan poorly, but because we’ve learned how to deliver under pressure. Whether it’s a same-day family session, a surprise engagement, or a milestone celebration you forgot to plan for, we’re ready.
Let us be the calm in your chaos, the storytellers of your joy.
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Whether you're planning a surprise proposal in Orange County, a golden hour maternity shoot in Palm Desert, or a spontaneous family photo session while visiting Temecula wine country — we’ve got you.
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📸 Book your session with Last Minute Photoshoot, your go-to photographers for last-minute portraits, elopements, proposals, and more in Southern California.
👉 Reach out through our booking form or text/call us directly at (951) 384-5273. We’d be honored to tell your story.
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