Wedding Photographers in California

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Stay Golden Collective 

5.0

Irvine, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves California

Hello there! We're Hannah & Michael! If you're looking for warm, joyful, true to life and authentically candid photos, you're in the right place. We capture genuine moments and joyful vibes for fun-loving, adventurous, and laid-back couples. Our heart is for you to be able to look back at your wedding photos years from now and be able to see and feel your unique love, your authentic selves, and be able to relive how your wedding day actually FELT. We’re pretty serious about documenting your love story but we’re also just a couple of kids at heart who love human connection and try not to take life too seriously.

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I am a Wedding Hairstylist & Makeup Artist. I had the pleasure of working with Hannah and her hubby when we had a Bride hire both of us for their Yosemite Elopement! Hannah was super kind, professional and very easy to work with. Her energy and personality was perfect for the 3am Sunrise session our Bride booked! The photos were SO awesome, seriously still some of my top favorites ever taken in Yosemite. I especially loved that she was able to catch some starry sky photos and encouraged The Bride / Groom to show off their personality with their Star wars accessories!
Susan Talamantes, 3 years ago
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Natalie Schutt Photography 

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves California

Hi you guys, my name's Natalie, & I'm so glad you're here! I’m a joy-filled, Southern California surfer girl who is in love with capturing weddings.  My style? It’s timeless, romantic, adventuresome, & personal. I’m dedicated to capturing fine elegance + raw beauty all the while keeping it real + being authentic. Your job is to be in love & live in that excitement with each other. My job is to make it easy + enjoyable for you two to be yourselves, 100%, as I frame and capture those once-in-a-lifetime moments in a way that only my mind can. Congratulations to you both! Looking forward to getting to know each other! xx Natalie

Natalie is the most professional, genuine, and talented wedding photographer. I promise you that you cannot and simply will not find a lovelier, more generous, or more brilliant person to help you sidestep stress and make the wedding planning process and wedding day a joy. At our wedding, three different people asked me if I'd later share her contact information with them for whenever they got married. Just think about that for a moment: three people were so blown away by Natalie's warmth, energy, and beautiful, bubbly personality that they would hire her on the spot without having yet seen her stunning work and even though they weren't engaged. Natalie's smile brightens up an entire room, and she has a truly remarkable way of making everyone feel relaxed and comfortable. She'll make you laugh, she'll keep your energy up, she'll capture the moments you dreamed would one day hang on your walls, and most of all, she will make you feel like your day, your marriage, and your love are the center of the entire world. This gift of her presence and love is extraordinary, and I promise you that it extends beyond anything you could ever hope or expect to receive from any wedding vendor. I cried when she sent us our photos because they are so profoundly beautiful and so full of the true emotion that she naturally drew from even the most reserved of our family members. Every photo was so natural and full of light and joy. Natalie has so much talent, and if you're one of her brides you'll quickly realize how lucky you are to have someone care so deeply about you and about capturing your special day. Before our wedding, Natalie spoke with me over email and on the phone, sent a thoughtful questionnaire to help us articulate our aesthetic and photography hopes, sent a quick engagement gift, and even checked in over text to make sure I was doing well the week before the wedding. After the wedding, she sent cute thank you gifts and GORGEOUS photos (you will love yours too!). But my favorite memory will always be from our wedding day when she took a moment to dance with my shy 5 year old nephew and draw him out of his shell so he could enjoy the party. The huge smile on his face will always be one of my most precious moments of our wedding day. My nephew, like so many of our guests, still ask about Natalie all the time. It was a pleasure to work with Natalie and to get to know her, and I hope you too will be fortunate to experience Natalie's light, love, and unparalleled talent.
Kaitlyn, 4 years ago
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Next Exit Photography 

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves California

Adi and Cat Benner aka Next Exit Photography specialize in authentic, creative, natural, classic, photojournalistic Weddings Photography. Named BEST Wedding Photographer in Los Angeles by California Wedding Day Magazine and published globally in over 100 publications, Next Exit captures the unique personalities of each of their clients. They are celebrated for their joyful, emotional, and bright natural images. Please feel free to reach out for a chat!!

Awarded Best of Zola
Loved everything about Next Exit Photography! From start to finish, Cat and Adi went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect. Our album is everything we dreamed of. Best investment of a lifetime, so happy we splurged to be with them.
Cathy, 2 years ago
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Sasha Photography 

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves California

Photography is deeply embedded in my past. Over 30 years ago, my family and I came to the United States from the former Soviet Union, where my grandfather had been a professional portrait photographer for over 50 years. I bring positive energy, and connect with and delight your guests and vendors. I have photographed in destinations as distant as India, Paris, London, Aspen, Mexico, New York, Los Angeles, North Carolina, even a wedding on a cruise ship! But, San Francisco is the city I know like the back of my hand – a city that I believe is the best photo studio in the world. I am an expert San Francisco City Hall wedding photographer.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sasha is an excellent, exceptional, outstanding photographer. He is also very professional. When I was researching photographers for our wedding, Sasha took the time to explain what he would do and how he would do it. He explained the difference between his packages so we could make an educated decision. He has done everything he said he would even with a 2 year delay because of Covid. At all 3 photo shoots Sasha put us at ease, was funny, and wonderful to work with. At our 2 events, Sasha was not intrusive and took all the pictures we requested, plus many, many more based on the event, environment, and setting. The final pictures are vibrant, beautiful and a wonderful reminder of our fabulous wedding and celebration! I highly recommend Sasha. You will not be disappointed.
Michael B., 2 years ago
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Jennifer Auner Photo 

5.0

Fullerton, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves California

Hey guys! My name’s Jennifer Auner, a professional third-wheeler. I’m also a mama to two of the sweetest little guys around Rudy + Daniel, and wife to my high school sweetheart, Chris. My obsessions include the art of drag, Disneyland dates, and finding the best boba in every town I visit!

Jennifer was wonderful! She had amazing packages that worked well within our budget and was local to where we were getting married. We chatted with her multiple times and she even was okay with traveling for us to have our engagement photos taken. We just received our sneak peek package and I cannot wait to get all the rest of our photos! We'll definitely be using Jennifer again for photos and enjoyed our time with her.
Samantha R., 5 months ago
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Ninety Nine Photography 

5.0

Bakersfield, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves California

Yadira is a Bakersfield native that was raised by immigrant parents. She fell in love with love at a young age through art, music, & poetry. From that inspiration, Yadira always wanted to create art with love as the central theme. She began doing photography at the age of 14 and was mentored by local published and award winning photographers for 3 years. By the age of 17, she moved to North Hollywood where she was taught and mentored by high end fashion photographers who worked for Vogue, Vanity Fair, Style Magazine, Elle, and more.

Yadira is a great photographer! Not only does she capture special, candid moments beautifully, she also helps you feel comfortable and natural in the posed pictures! She has now become my family portrait photographer since shooting my wedding and I have to say I do not regret my decision to have her capture my wedding day!
Jhai and J., 4 years ago
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Gray Day Photography 

5.0

Glendale, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves California

Hi there! Jacquelyn here! Welcome to Gray Day. I am passionate about telling your love story, making memories last forever, and always having a good time! I believe in love of all kinds! Everyone has a different story and I want to capture it! Not only do I want to make amazing photos that will last a lifetime, but I want to have the best time with you and your loved ones! I love capturing authentic candid moments that are REAL. I want your special day to be stress free and fun. I will make you and your partner feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera- it'll be like I'm not even there!

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with a professional like Jackie was an absolute dream — she made everyone feel comfortable!
Emily & M., 2 years ago
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Emma K Photography 

5.0

Vista, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves California

INQUIRE ON MY WEBSITE! I've been doing this for 8 years now, & it really does get better with time. There are countless memories of laughter, holding back tears (mostly happy ones), surprises, & moments that my heart didn't see coming. The opportunity to meet couples that become friends is something I will always feel blessed to have. I love building that connection as much as possible! You two together is your own little piece of art. At least that’s how I see it! So with that being said, I don’t want to try & copy someone else’s art. How you interact together should be captured purely.

We loved working with Emma & give her our full recommendation. I spent a long time trying to find someone who fit within our budget and had a warm, romantic editing style. Emma nailed it. She took our engagement and wedding photos in Palm Springs, CA and we couldn't be more in love. We just got our wedding day sneak peeks back (within a week of our day) and completely adore what she captured. We are so excited to see the rest so we can relive our day over and over again.
Delaney H., 8 months ago
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Kate Noelle Photography 

5.0

Irvine, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves California

Kate Noelle is a Wedding photographer for some of the most beautiful, heartfelt, and fun celebrations in the world. The couples and families Kate gets to work with every year are the best kind of people! Pair Kate’s candidly romantic style with stunning California sunset views, rocky cliffs overlooking the ocean, and her California laid-back spirit, and you have one of California’s most sought-after photographers.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kate was such a pleasure to work with. She did our engagement photos and our wedding photos. We were so impressed with her team and her professionalism and her vision for our photos. She was so chill too but on top of everything. We are so grateful for her and our photos!
Jacquelyn Lee G., a year ago
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Tida Svy Photography 

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves California

Ayyy it’s ya girl Tida (like pita)! I’m not just another photographer – I’m your hype girl, your ally, your eyes and your ears on your wedding day. I’ll be there freaking out shouting “YASSS OMG HOT FIRE ALERT” hyping you up during portraits because holy-shit you look amazing AF! I’ll be dancing circles around your guests while I shove my camera in their faces, fixing your hair when the wind gets too cray, and confidently (and loudly) directing your family portrait time. I’m a tiny ball of giant energy and gurl, it shows on your wedding day – TRUST.

Tida shot our engagement and our Palm Springs wedding at Korakia Pensione! I absolutely adore her! My husband and I were somewhat nervous about the process and worried that it would be awkward...it proved to be anything but. Tida put us both at ease and had us laughing and relaxed out of the gate. So many people commented on how genuinely happy we looked in our photos and honestly it had a lot to do with Tida making us laugh with each other. The photos turned out beautifully, her aesthetic is very natural, never staged, and I really appreciate how much care she put into all the editing. Everyone comments on how great our photos are. She really loves what she does. I’d hire her again in a heartbeat!
Ashley and S., 4 years ago
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Halley Vernon Photography 

5.0

El Cajon, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves California

Hi I'm Halley I’m a couples, wedding, and elopement photographer based in San Diego, Big Sur, and Seattle, but I’m ready to follow you anywhere! I was born and raised in the PNW, I’m 28 years old, I have a husband and 2 puppies who I love with my whole heart. I’m an extroverted introvert who loves all-night brewery hangs just as much as home game nights, and my love languages are words of affirmation and sushi.

Halley was our wedding and engagement photographer and the entire experience was amazing, more than we could have asked for. She really captured our personalities and relationship in our engagement photos and leading up to our session she location scouted for us and gave her professional opinion on best time to meet based on sunset and weather. On our wedding day she captured all the in between moments and candid personalities of all our guests, as well as documented all out precious moments. She helped with keeping on schedule during the day, helped me manage any stress I was feeling, and was there to adjust my dress and veil all day long. She was the best investment we made for our wedding day by far and the memories she captured are truly priceless.
Mattie & R., 3 years ago
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Lauren Allen Photography 

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves California

Lauren, head of Lauren Allen Photography, has been a part of the wedding and fashion industries for over six years. She picked up a camera in high school and hasn't put one down since. She began modeling for bridal lines such as Vogue Italia & Versace's Bridal & uses that experience to assist her couples in posing. Her goal: to create a wedding photography company that provides modern, classic and editorial wedding photography styles with a personal, energetic, one-on-one touch.

It was such an amazing opportunity to work with Lauren and her team. They were very professional throughout the event but most importantly just simply fun to be around. Lauren is great and a very personable person that any client would appreciate. I would recommend her for any event and wedding photo service.
Raphael L., 2 years ago
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Jonathan Moore Photography 

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves California

My name is Jonathan Moore. I am a Los Angeles based wedding photographer and available worldwide. I'll get right to it: The very last thing I want is for you to think of your experience with me as a "photoshoot." I think that posed "prom" photos are totally lame and reflect absolutely nothing unique about you or your partner. After all, you are not actors pretending to be "in love," so why should your images reflect that? At the core, your images should ultimately remind you of why you fell in love in the first place. This is what we're celebrating!

Awarded Best of Zola
Jonathan was the photographer for our wedding and absolutely blew us away with his work. His photos are so gorgeous and perfectly captured the best weekend of our lives. We did a two-night wedding party on the Oregon coast, and Jonathan covered both days and both nights to make sure we had the perfect documentation of our weekend. He picked out the perfect spots for shots after the ceremony, and worked hard to get us in the best light filtering through the trees as we did a little post-ceremony hike in the rainforest. Jonathan also fit right in with our friends when he wasn't busy photographing, and our guests thought he was just one of our friends they hadn't met yet who happened to be a photographer. I would rate him 10/10 on technical photography skills and professionalism, and 11/10 as a person. Our cousin Levi, who has Down's Syndrome, attended and wanted to help photograph the wedding day. Not only was Jonathan fine with having another person photographing near him, he was giving Levi tips on how to position the subjects (us: bride and groom) in the best light and how to compose the shot, at the same time as he was doing his own shooting!! Those specific photos turned out to be magnificent and I will always remember what was going on behind the camera when I see them too. That was a really memorable moment for me and really illustrates what you can expect to get from Jonathan.
Robert & K., 2 years ago
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Natasha Gillett Photography 

5.0

Tiburon, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves California

Top luxury wedding photographer. For discerning couples seeking a wedding that embodies romance, style, and authentic moments, we are your perfect partner. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and available for travel worldwide. Natasha’s editorial works and award winning fine art photography has been recognized globally since 2013. Features include Harper's Bazaar and Vogue

Awarded Best of Zola
We had our pre and wedding photos taken by Natasha and I can confidently say and recommend that she is the best wedding photographer you can find in the Bay Area. The care and love that she poured into her work really reflects in the photos. I will always cherish these pictures and will recommend anyone who is looking for a professional wedding photographer who has the best skills in capturing your most beautiful moment on a special day. Thank you Natasha !!!
Thorpad, a year ago
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Alaina Feinberg Photography 

5.0

Laguna Hills, CA
  • Classic style
  • Serves California

I’m a fun-loving, passion-chasing, curly-headed gal looking at life through a viewfinder. My happy place is anywhere outside of my comfort zone, but a nature-filled walk chatting up good company is a close second. If I’m not planning my next trip, or dreaming up something to cook for dinner, I’m outside trying to meet my Fitbit step goal. (10k club, anyone?) My latest leap of faith? A cross-country move to sunny Orange County, California. This isn’t the first time I’ve packed up and jetted away from my home state of Maryland: Germany, Singapore, and South Carolina make the list too.

Awarded Best of Zola
We loved working with Alaina! She made us feel so comfortable during our engagement shoot and we had the best time! She provided us with so many amazing photos that we had such a hard time picking our save the dates! Can’t wait for her to capture our wedding day
Tracie A., 3 years ago
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Eszter Timea Photography 

5.0

Morgan Hill, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves California

Hi, it's nice to meet you! I am Eszter, Wedding and Portrait Photographer, located in San Francisco Bay Area. Fueled by equal parts of hot chocolate with whipped cream and passion, I spend my days capturing images that make you stop, smile and ask time to please slow down. Life is beautiful, just like your story and your love and I can’t wait to capture it in images you will treasure for years.

Eszter was incredibly easy to work with, and when I initially reached out to ask if she was available for photos mentioning that we were doing a small and rather non-traditional wedding in the backyard, there was zero judgment. She went with the flow and put my mind at ease that she would work with whatever was in place. I spoke to a number of other photographers who had so many requirements and made it feel like they were doing you a huge favor, whereas Eszter really made us feel like she wanted to be a part of our day and capture each and every moment. Never did she try to sell us expensive add-ons outside of our budget, and she was incredibly responsive. Eszter is such a pleasure to work with, my entire family was thrilled to have her taking photos - she made us all feel at ease. And to top it off, her photos are beautiful! She captures the lighting, the expressions and candid moments, and also helps you pose naturally. I would highly recommend and hope to work with her again for future photos!
Sydnee & M., 3 years ago
Jessamyn Harris Photography 

5.0

Santa Rosa, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves California

I photograph real people in natural light and gorgeous settings, throughout Sonoma & Napa Wine Country, the Bay Area, and beyond. Using humor, connection, and my calm & warm energy, I work with a wide variety of people from all backgrounds and perspectives (even/ especially camera shy folks!). I gently guide couples through very natural moments together, to capture their individual and collective personalities, in the most beautiful, & honest, way possible.

We loved working with Jessamyn for both our engagement photos and our wedding day. Jessamyn has a great spirit and brought a lot to the table - she is both calm and excited, professional and fun, creative and organized. It felt like an old friend was taking our picture which helped make us more comfortable. Our photos turned out absolutely beautiful. She really captured the energy and beauty of our wedding. I'm having trouble deciding which ones to print because we love them all! We look forward to working with Jessamyn for other milestones down the road - new born baby pictures, family photos, etc. My family loved my wedding photos so much my sister booked Jessamyn for her wedding as well.
Dana and G., 4 years ago
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Tiana Hunter Weddings 

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves California

I’m a San Francisco wedding photographer with a style that combines emotion and photojournalism to create beautiful and intimate wedding photos. My focus is on seamless storytelling that highlights beauty and brings the spirit of the event into every detail. I’m inspired by connection and absolutely love photographing weddings. My style is modern, romantic, and authentic. The moments captured are candid using editorial and documentary techniques. I have an eye for charm, humor, and the little things that make someone look drop dead gorgeous. I capture you in your best light and bring you back to these magic moments for years to come.

Tiana is the best photographer I have worked with. She did my engagement shoot, and to this day, they are my most favorite images of my partner and I. She made us feel so comfortable, had a ton of creative ideas, and her photos just capture the energy of the moment. When I look at those photos now, I feel the JOY that I felt in those moments. It feels like such a gift to have such important moments captured. I'll be reaching out to Tiana for all my photography needs moving forward!
Kayley, 9 months ago
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Hailey Hopkins Photography 

5.0

Santa Rosa, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves California

Hi there! It’s nice to meet you! I’m a lifestyle portrait and wedding photographer here in Santa Rosa, CA and I simply love all things photography. I would say it’s my one true love but that’s not very nice considering I have an amazing husband and three (soon to be FOUR! woah, I know!) incredible kiddos. I can’t imagine life without them. I'm a lover of life and my passion is capturing the big life moments for people that they look at and think, "I'll never forget this...thanks to this photograph!" Ha! Okay, enough about me. Let’s hang out and take some photos that I know you’ll love forever and ever! XOXO

We are absolutely over the moon with our experience working with Hailey! We first worked with her for our engagement shoot, and she immediately made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. That same ease and warmth carried through on our wedding day, where she made us feel calm, relaxed, and exactly like ourselves. Her ability to capture candid moments and genuine emotions is truly remarkable. She turned around the sneak peek photos incredibly fast, and they are absolutely gorgeous—we can’t stop looking at them! We’re so excited to see the rest of the photos. If you’re looking for a photographer who combines a calming presence with incredible talent, Hailey is the one to book!
Evan T., 18 days ago
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Bruce Willey Photography 

5.0

Bishop, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves California

My goals are many, but in the main I want to be sure I capture the personality of the whole wedding and in particular the love that permeate what can only be called the most profound party of your life. While I'm working the wedding, I reach a state of flow, perceptively sensitive to events that will tell a good story and become a historical record of a very special time in your lives. I am deeply aware of the narrative, drawn to candid moments that are honest and truthful, beautiful, and authentic. All to say I don’t Shoot your wedding like a deer hunter, but rather Make photographs, rendering your blessed day into a distinctive vision.

Awarded Best of Zola
Bruce is a highly skilled photographer, His pictures are FLY! Beyond that Bruce is kind, friendly and fun to work with. Bruce is best in class versatile and creative within his craft. He is a very present and adaptable in an ever-changing wedding environment. I highly recommend.
FreshTracks Entertainment, 2 years ago
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Leia Caldwell Photography 

5.0

Yucaipa, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves California

For me, weddings are not just about the big day itself but the beautiful love stories that unfold within them. I have a deep appreciation for couples who prioritize their connection and who value their relationship above all else. I thrive in an atmosphere of laid-back and go-with-the-flow individuals who trust me to capture their most cherished moments authentically.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I have done multiple photoshoots with Leia and there is a reason we keep booking with her, she’s the best! Leia is very responsive and super sweet. The photoshoots are always fun, she makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and the pictures always exceed our expectations. Leia is a fantastic photographer and I definitely recommend booking with her!
Jamie, a year ago
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Rachel Reynolds Co. 

5.0

Pollock Pines, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves California

Hi, I'm Rachel, lead photographer at Rachel Reynolds Co. With my hubby Mark as my 2nd shooter, we make the process fun & easy, providing all the guidance you need & helping you to feel comfortable in front of the camera, so you can be yourselves & enjoy your time with each other & your guests. AND, SINCE WE OFFER VIDEO, YOU CAN ALSO EASILY HAVE BEAUTIFUL, EMOTIONAL FILMS TO REMEMBER EVEN MORE OF YOUR SPECIAL DAY.

Awarded Best of Zola
WOW! They turned out absolutely stunning! Every single one captured a beautiful moment, including our goofy ones. We are blown away by the amount and depth of detail in each photo. The colors are incredible and the emotions are expressed so vividly! When we went through them, we can guarantee you that we felt the way we did that day all over again and we can’t thank you enough for the immense amount of hard work you put into our event and this project. We are very happy and lucky we found such wonderful photographers. We can’t wait until we can frame our favorites and share them with everyone! Thank you so much!
Terryn P., 7 months ago
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Willmus Weddings 

5.0

San Diego, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves California

Freshly landed from Paris, France. Christophe has been a travel photographer for the past ten years and decided to expand his creative horizons toward white dresses and bow ties here in California. His European touch will definitely bring something special to your wedding day.

Due to COVID, our wedding was postponed twice and ultimately cancelled. During each postponement, Willmus Weddings was still able to work with us. Ultimately the wedding was cancelled last minute due to the current restrictions and the fact that we were moving out of state in the next few months. The USS Midway was able to accommodate us to take the photos on the ship and even provided a beautiful intimate ceremony on the ship. Christophe and his videographer were there to capture this absolutely spectacular day. His professionalism along with his AMAZING talent could never go unnoticed. Thank you Christophe for helping create and capture the best memories and day of our lives! We are so grateful and thankful for you!!!
Shelby & E., 4 years ago
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Mary Meck Weddings 

5.0

Sacramento, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves California

Hi friends! I’m Mary, an elopement & wedding photographer splitting my time between Northern California and Colorado. I absolutely love capturing couples and weddings, and telling each unique love story in an artistic, thoughtful, and honest way. I have a candid + photojournalistic style- I love to capture those honest, fleeting moments that you don't expect to see again. While I won't pose you stiffly, I'll guide you and give you tips to bring out natural, and loving poses. I have a lot of experience working with couples who are a bit uncomfortable being in front of a camera, so don’t worry about being camera shy!

Mary! Wow. I really don't have words to describe how awesome she is. Communication/planning was SO easy with her. She initially was booked for our Sierra Elopement but then when we changed plans & she was able to do our traditional wedding. The day of she was there early scouting out perfect photo ops and once we got there for photos and the first look she got right to work and took charge. Nolan and I felt like she made us so comfortable and captured some of the most beautiful moments. Her style is so romantic and special we were shocked at how incredible the photos were. We also felt like she was there the entire time but also was not overwhelmingly present so Nolan and I felt like we were enjoying personal moments while still being photographed. I am in love with just our sneak peak photos and can't wait to see the rest. We will definitely be doing future photo sessions with her!
Jamie E., 3 years ago
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Sorellina | Elopements & Micro-Weddings 

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves California

We plan unique elopements and micro-wedding experiences to make your day intimate and one of a kind in Los Angeles! You will work directly with our Planning Prima Donna to plan the day that reflects you as a couple and everything you are dreaming of for your big day. If you dream it, we can do it! With years of experience, we will bring our expertise and guidance to make sure your day goes smoothly and suggest star quality, LA hidden gems. We offer photography, videography, officiants, exclusive venues, planning and classic car, Jeep and Luxury SUV rentals.

Thank you so much to Ashley and the team at Sorelina LA for making our vow renewal ceremony so special. We originally eloped in Long Beach in 2021, and now that we've welcomed a baby into the mix, we thought it was time to renew those promises. Jeremiah was a gracious and lovely officiant, and Kaitlin's photos are genuinely breathtaking. The day couldn't have been better. Thank you to all of you for making our time and commitment so special.
Nikki M., 21 days ago
Duy Ho Photography 

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves California

My professional background was cultivated in the field of architecture and design. But around 2010, my obsession with photography overcame my passion for architecture and I changed course. Through years of experience as a wedding photographer, I’ve developed a genuine love and appreciation for these emotional events. To me, weddings are emotionally-charged, symbolic celebrations. They often inspire pure expressions, words and feelings from the couple and their family and friends.

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We found Duy while doing the rounds looking for wedding photographers, and after the fact, I'm confident we found the best person for the job. What I'm most impressed with is the vision he brought to the event based on the time of year, dress code, venues, etc. His direction and attention to detail showed through in the final product, and he was great at listening to one of our half-baked ideas and making it work! Beyond the pictures, Duy's calming presence was helpful throughout the whole experience, from the engagement shoot to the wedding. He's a great communicator and we felt like he was on our team throughout the whole experience. We always felt heard and truly hope to work with him again. Last but certainly not least, he was priced competitively and on the lower end compared to some of the other quotes we received.
Andy F., 8 months ago
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Rachel Levine Photography 

3.7

San Francisco, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves California

I'm best known for my elegant and playful small weddings photographed at the iconic San Francisco City Hall throughout the last decade. After serving many hundreds of couples there, I've taken my super powers as a creative storyteller and solver of all wedding planning problems out into the wonderlands of Northern California. Inspired by places that are stunningly beautiful yet still affordable I love finding creative twists to keep her couples excited about their weddings no matter what their budget.

Rachel from Rachel Levine Photography is a miracle worker! She has been in the business for over 10 years which means she knows exactly what to do for every situation. Whether you need help planning your elopement or just need advice for shoes, she will take in all of the ideas you have and bring your vision to life - but 100 times better. Its tough to plan even an elopement and she is there for all of her clients from the beginning to the end and she makes the process fun and easy! In return of having a stress-free day, you will receive an amazing experience and beautiful photographs.
Julia Maas, 4 years ago
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Studio Vieren 

5.0

San Diego, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves California

Studio Vieren is a photography studio based in Southern California providing our services to those celebrating life's big and small moments. Studio Vieren is built on celebrating who YOU are, what’s important to YOU, what YOU love, where you’ve been and where you’re going.

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Hiring Tara to photograph our wedding was the best decision I made. She is professional, so kind, incredibly organized, and an amazing photographer. She was so communicative every step of the way and was always checking in. She was so flexible if we wanted to pivot from our schedule and ensured everything went smoothly. The photographs I’ve seen so far leave me in awe! I would give her 1000 stars if I could!!
Emily B., a year ago
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Shot By Alexandra Marie 

5.0

Rialto, CA
  • Classic style
  • Serves California

Hi, my name is Alexandra Marie and I LOVE capturing love and freezing your memory forever. Getting to know you guys and hearing how you met is one of my favorite things ever. I understand the importance of preserving your memories and making them last a lifetime.

We hired Alexandra and her Sister Michele for a wedding their package came with a complimentary engagement session. We met Alexandra for the first time. Our first impression is as soon as she started talking she made us feel at ease. She took charge of the session, posing and directing us in many ways. My husband isn't the type to want to do photos ever and she had him smiling the entire time. By the end of our engagement session, it felt like we had known her for years. Fast forward to our wedding day, everything was going wrong. When Alexandra arrives she notices my face and right away goes and takes charge. She directed all the vendors to where they needed to be she made sure no one bugged me as I was getting ready. The entire night they were capturing everything without being asked. they made sure that we had pictures with almost every single guest. they took almost 4000 photos and provided them all to use edited within 3 months. They didn't charge us extra most of my friends were surprised when I shared that with them as most photographers charge extra after so many edits. I highly recommend them both they make it so easy to talk to and the booking process was really easy. I am forever grateful I had them capture our day. Gave us so many memories to look back on
Jessica F., 2 months ago
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Kristen LeighAnn Photography 

5.0

Citrus Heights, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves California

hi! I’m Kristen. i'm a sweet tea loving, travel obsessed elopement and wedding photographer who specializes in capturing the candid, intimate moments that represent the best of your most important relationship—so you can relive your special day over and over again. i'm rooted in northern california, but i travel all over the country documenting couples in love!

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Kristen is always a joy to work alongside. I have hired her on several occasions to second shoot some weddings with me and her work speaks for itself. Stunning. She never fails to produce amazing high quality work and I will continue to hire her to work along side me. She’s laid back, fun and rolls with the punches that weddings can bring. You won’t have to worry if you hire her. She’s got your back.
Amber Glynn-Choe, a year ago
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The Hendrys 

5.0

Pasadena, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves California

We're a Scottish duo living our best lives in Los Angeles! We appreciate unpopular TV shows, all the vegan food, and a good old road trip. But our most favorite thing is our two fur-kids (bunnies!). We are not typical wedding photographers, that is for certain. We go against the usual grain, and that's exactly how we like it to roll. Normal is boring. Well, for us, at least. Not just for the 'wild at heart' and 'free-spirited'. For e v e r y o n e. And we mean it. We don't discriminate. Ever.

We're actually rating The Hendrys one trillion stars out of five because they are "out of this world" amazing photographers and you should stop reading this review and book them ASAP! If you're still reading though, let us break down our perfect experience with them: They were recommended to us by our venue (Valentine DTLA) and we fell in LOVE with them as soon as we saw their website! Their portfolio and "about me" won us over because we were looking for wedding photographers who could capture the in-between moments, do some fun stylized shots, and be just as fun and goofy as we are! We reached out over the website and heard back from them immediately over email. Their super funny, yet professional personality came through and that got us so excited to work with them! They were also open to us asking as many questions as we wanted (especially when it came to the contract), which made us feel even more comfortable! We then got to meet them over ZOOM where we broke down how the day would go, they asked us what kind of pictures we were looking for, and we just got to know each other. We honestly may have become best friends with them as we couldn't stop talking to them about everything and anything for 2 hours. After that, we knew we were gonna be in the best hands, but we could never have ever imagined how perfect they really would be! When it finally came to the wedding day, The Hendrys went above and beyond! They were extremely professional as they kept us on schedule while experimenting with different types of photos (using a Fish Eye Lens, prisms, neon lights, etc.). They knew how to make everything feel super relaxed and fun and just let us do whatever was natural to us no matter what kind of photo it was. While we were losing it over the fact we just got married, The Hendrys just let us take everything in while politely directing us for photos. When we weren't doing staged photos, they were out of sight, but taking stunning photographs of everything that was happening in between. They were like ninjas as they would disappear and then reappear and grab us for the next shoot! It really was so cool! A few weeks after the wedding, we received our photos in record time and they were the COOLEST PHOTOS EVER (which you can see attached to this review)! We cannot thank The Hendrys enough for their hilarious stories, non-stop professionalism, unwavering kindness & selflessness, and being true magicians with their cameras and artistic vision. We couldn't be more grateful for everything that they did and we feel like the luckiest married couple in the world thanks to them! Now quit reading this review and go be the next luckiest married couple in the world and book The Hendrys! They're worth every single penny! - The D'Elia's
Keara G., 3 months ago
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Madeleine Collins Photography 

5.0

Laguna Beach, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves California

Hi and welcome! I'm Madeleine and am so glad that you've connected with my work. I focus on bringing you a fun, relaxed photography experience so that you can keep your attention on what's most important... enjoying the celebration with each other and your closest loved ones! You will always be treated like a friend and a client, meaning I will be your partner throughout your entire wedding experience. I strive to create a fun, laid back environment that will help produce the most authentic photos for your Southern California or destination wedding. I'd love to hear more about you, your partner, and your vision, so feel free to get in touch!

Maddie was above and beyond anything we could've asked for as our wedding photographer. She has a gift for the craft and handled our huge wedding party like a pro. She pays attention to every little detail to get the best photos and was so skilled in finding the perfect shots throughout the weekend. We loved working with her and would suggest her to any couple across the country as she knows how to scope out any area for the best shots. Her consultation process was great, she gave us a lot of good ideas and considerations to help us make sure we got in as many good family/friend shots as possible so the whole wedding party could have nice photos to remember the weekend by as well as us. She went above and beyond throughout the wedding night, coming back to grab her camera off the clock to get a bunch of candid photos of the dance floor and reception. Thank you Maddie for capturing our special night, we loved working with you.
Valen Y., 12 days ago
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NZ WEDDING STUDIO 

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves California

My name is Nem owner of the NZ WEDDING STUDIO and I am a Los Angeles wedding photographer at your service. Your wedding day is not just an event, it’s the start of a beautiful journey. As your photographer, I’m committed to immortalizing the essence of your celebration—capturing the laughter, tears, and all the unspoken moments in between. I provide professional service and create breathtaking images that hold the magic of your day, forever cherished.

We had an amazing experience with NZ WEDDING STUDIO! They are communicative, responsive, creative, and over all good people to work with.  Nem was very professional, easy to work with. The photos turned out stunning, full of emotion and detail. They were able to catch all the important moments, both big and small, without being intrusive. The turnaround time for the photos was quick, and the quality was fantastic. We highly recommend NZ WEDDING STUDIO for anyone looking for a talented wedding photographer.
Boris, 15 days ago
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Carlos Rosales Photography 

5.0

Salinas, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves California

Carlos Rosales Photography is a wedding and lifestyle photography company operating out of Salinas, California. Owner and lead photographer Carlos is a talented storyteller that strives to provide exceptional service to every couple he works with. He creates one-of-a-kind collections that allow his clients to relive their joyous day again and again for years to come. His work is vibrant, intentional, and evocative, encapsulating the essence of every event.

Working with Carlos for our wedding was amazing. He’s cooperative, the photos came out amazing and he even gave us a ride to the reception after everyone forgot us at the church. He captured a wide range of shots from the ceremony to the party. We also really appreciated the final product, the editing was great and the shareable link was appreciated by the whole family. Overall my wife and I are super pleased and highly recommend his services.
Isaac and A., 9 months ago