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What We Love About the Trump National Golf Club wedding

When it comes to selecting their wedding venue, many of our clients choose the Trump Palos Verdes and we can see why! Not only is the whole location simply picture-perfect with the entire venue perched high above the California cliffs and overlooking the Pacific Ocean, their impeccably designed 45,000 square foot clubhouse leaves nothing to be desired when it comes to elegant back drops for everything, from candid ceremony shots to couple session photos.

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Bride Preparation at Trump Palos Verdes

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Groom Preparation at Trump

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Wedding Ceremony

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Couples Session

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Lin & Jirsa Photography specializes in Los Angeles wedding photography, serving couples throughout Southern California. Contact us to learn more about our award-winning team.

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Lin & Jirsa Photography specializes in Los Angeles wedding photography, serving couples throughout Southern California. Contact us to learn more about our award-winning team.

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Lin & Jirsa Photography specializes in Los Angeles wedding photography, serving couples throughout Southern California. Contact us to learn more about our award-winning team.

From Behind the Lens

What we love about shooting
at Trump National Golf Club.

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Golden Hour Over the Pacific
The clifftop location offers unobstructed western exposure, meaning couple portraits during golden hour are bathed in warm, directional light with the ocean as your backdrop. We've shot hundreds of venues—few deliver this kind of natural, wraparound luminosity without harsh shadows.
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45,000 sq ft Design Canvas
The clubhouse architecture provides multiple distinct backdrops within steps—marble columns, arched doorways, polished interiors, and manicured exterior corridors. Each room has its own character, allowing us to create visual variety throughout the day without traveling far.
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Layered Depth for Ceremonies
The outdoor ceremony lawn frames the Pacific perfectly, creating a natural three-point composition: guests in foreground, couple mid-ground, ocean horizon as backdrop. The elevation and vista genuinely enhance emotional impact in ceremony frames.
Common Questions

What couples typically ask.

What's the ideal photography timeline for Trump National?
We typically recommend starting with getting-ready coverage in the morning, capturing couple portraits from 4–5:30pm to maximize golden hour against the ocean, and positioning for ceremony light around sunset. The venue's elevation means you can shoot later into dusk than most LA locations before needing supplemental lighting for reception details.
Where should we prioritize couple portraits?
The cliff-edge overlook is stunning but narrow—we'll also use the manicured exterior pathways, the clubhouse colonnades, and the lawn overlooking the water. Our favorite is actually the approach to the ceremony space during golden hour; the angle captures both the architectural elegance and that iconic ocean view simultaneously.
How does the indoor lighting perform for receptions?
The ballroom has excellent ambient lighting with high ceilings that photograph beautifully on full-spectrum. We rarely need to augment it heavily, which means images feel natural and elegant rather than overly flash-lit. The marble and polished surfaces also bounce light gracefully, reducing harsh shadows on guests and details.
What makes Trump National visually unique compared to other Southern California venues?
The combination of refined architecture *and* dramatic natural landscape is rare. Most upscale venues excel at one or the other—you get either pristine interiors in neutral settings, or beautiful outdoor vistas without architectural interest. Trump National gives you both, plus the cliff positioning adds genuine elevation drama that's hard to replicate.
Are there restrictions on photography placement or timing we should know about?
The venue is accommodating with photography, though they do have specific ceremony positioning and guest flow areas. We coordinate directly with their events team beforehand, which typically happens without issue. Parking for our team is straightforward, and we have full access to all public spaces for the duration of your event.
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Photographing weddings at
Trump National Golf Club.

Lin & Jirsa has spent over 15 years documenting weddings across Southern California. If you're planning your day at Trump National Golf Club, we'd love to share our experience with the venue and put together coverage that fits your celebration.

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