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CAPTURING LOVERS with CALIFORNIAN FLAIR
& CARIBBEAN SOUL


Serving
San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, San Jose, Puerto Rico, and destination weddings
Guests raise crystal coupe glasses filled with champagne for a celebratory toast at a wedding reception.
Emotional groom wiping tears as bride comforts him in rustic barn wedding venue in black and white.
Elegant wedding reception decor featuring lit pillar candles in glass cylinders with soft floral accents.
Wedding guests dance energetically under a grand crystal chandelier on a wooden ballroom dance floor.

Honest stories

preserved with artistry



The best photo
from your wedding will not
be the one anyone planned.

 

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Capturing the essence of how it felt

in that precise moment.


Intimate black and white close-up of couple sharing a romantic kiss.
Couple sitting on bench admiring a large landscape painting in a dimly lit art museum gallery.

that first kiss after watching your partner walk down the aisle

 

the space that resonates with both of you

 

Bride in elegant cowl-neck silk gown with veil standing by sunlit window with warm dappled light.
Two women embracing and smiling at each other outdoors in black and white photo.

morning sunlight streaming through as your details take shape

your mother's embrace before the ceremony

 

WHERE ARE YOU GETTING MARRIED?

Two places close to my heart.

One way of seeing.

Couple embracing on a grassy hillside with the Golden Gate Bridge towering in the misty background.

SAN FRANCISCO + NORTHERN

CALIFORNIA WEDDINGS

Golden light, foggy mornings, vibrant culture, and landscapes spanning San Francisco, the Bay Area, Napa, Sonoma, and the Northern California coast.

Explore California Weddings
Romantic couple embracing at dusk by illuminated historic stone walls and waterfront in Old San Juan.

PUERTO RICO

DESTINATION WEDDINGS

Warm salty air, rich culture, vibrant music, and the family-oriented heart of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

explore Puerto Rico Weddings

San Francisco

Wedding Photographer

Joyful bride being twirled by groom on a marina dock with Golden Gate Bridge in background.

 

For couples who want to experience their wedding,
not perform for it.

 

 

Madly in love, high energy, and no shame getting down on the dance floor with everyone they love.


You do not need to be good on camera. You just need space to feel like yourself.


From the moment I arrive, I'm ready to seize the day. I want you to feel it as it unfolds, rather than curating the entirety of it. We'll have our editorial moments, but mostly I want you to live through the experience of getting married to your best friend, surrounded by everyone you love.

 

Investment

A GLIMPSE INTO your story


Real laughs. Quiet glances. Messy hugs.

The in-between moments that make

your wedding feel like yours.

Bride and groom kissing in golden sunlight during indoor wedding reception with elegant decor.
Black and white aerial view of bride and groom dancing on geometric patterned ballroom floor.
Groom tenderly kisses bride on the cheek as she smiles holding a pastel wildflower bouquet outdoors.
Wedding guests dancing and celebrating in a festive decorated reception venue.
Black and white view of elegantly dressed wedding guests mingling on a covered outdoor patio through a square window.
Bride and groom energetically dancing together surrounded by cheering guests at outdoor wedding reception.
Couple exchanges vows beneath a sprawling oak tree surrounded by cacti in a scenic outdoor garden ceremony.
Black and white photo of bride and groom posing among palm trees and lush hedges.
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MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

 

Hi, I'm Shanice

but most people call me Xai!

 

Smiling woman in black dress standing on a scenic hilltop with coastal cityscape in black and white.

I’m a Puerto Rico born, San Francisco based wedding photographer documenting love stories across Northern California and the island I call home.


My work lives somewhere between documentary honesty and editorial instinct. I watch closely, guide gently, and care deeply about creating images that feel like the people in them. When direction matters, I’ll step in. When the room starts moving on its own, I’ll step back.



You get both, the real and the beautiful.

About Us

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★★★★★ GOOGLE REVIEWS

Bride and groom embrace tenderly in a black and white photo on a scenic hillside at dusk.

"Beloved Captures, Shanice, is an incredible photographer who not only produces amazing images that you get to keep for the rest of your life but produces an amazing experience. Shanice is encouraging, sweet, and makes your session / event run smoothly. I hired Shanice for my wedding and I am so grateful that I did, the photos turned out so wonderful and I look forward to hiring her in the future. Hire Beloved Captures, you will not regret it."

MADELYN & CUBAN

VACAVILLE, CA

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Kind wORDS

★★★★★ GOOGLE REVIEWS

Two women with flowing hair sharing a tender embrace outdoors near a sandy coastal backdrop.

"I had an amazing time with my girlfriend during this shoot!! Leading up to the session I felt excited and prepared with what was to come. There was clear communication and we had a good understanding of where to meet, when, and we had outfits chosen to work with the environment. At the start of the session I was super nervous but Shanice did a wonderful job of making me feel more comfortable and the shoot itself really made me feel really connected to my partner. "

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SOPHIA & KEARNY

SACRAMENTO, CA

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★★★★★ GOOGLE REVIEWS

Groom in black suit kissing bride on forehead under weeping willow branches at golden hour.

"Shanice (Beloved Captures), was my photographer for my wedding on October 16, 2021. I recommend her 10000%!! Not only was she so cooperative with me and my busy schedule, she captured absolutely everything I specified as well as much much more! I had decided to plan our wedding within 8 months and she was so amazing on such a short time schedule! Her packages are comparable to all other photographers I looked at on her level and she is just the sweetest, also helped - CONT"

SKYE & TYLER

sebastopol, CA

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★★★★★ GOOGLE REVIEWS

Bride twirling in white gown along a sunlit garden path lined with tall hedges, groom watching nearby.

"Shanice was a delight doing our photos! Clear beautiful communication, fun easy atmosphere, and she was able to capture the essence of us wonderfully! Fun time and the outcome was the most beautiful candid photos!"

SIERRA & SPENCER

WOODLAND, CA

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STEP 01

 

Fill out the form

If the investment details feel aligned, fill out the form and tell me what you’re dreaming up. From there, we’ll talk through what matters most to you and shape the experience together.

STEP 02

 

let's Connect

We’ll schedule a video call to get to know each other, talk through your day, and make sure the experience feels like the right fit.

STEP 03

 

Choose your collection

Once you’ve chosen the collection that feels right, I’ll send over the contract and retainer details so your date is officially reserved.

STEP 04

 

you're booked

From there, you’ll receive questionnaires, planning support, and thoughtful check-ins so the experience feels personal from start to finish.

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How Booking Works