The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Cardiff By The Sea, CA

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Cardiff By The Sea, CA

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784 Wedding Photographers in Cardiff By The Sea, CA

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Emily Morgan Photos, LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

I’m here to capture nostalgic memories and help you remember the emotions behind the photos. I love capturing those truly candid moments. The kind of photos that put you right back in the moment five, ten, fifty years later. I'm a Southern California based photographer that will travel wherever you want to document your love! I'm constantly exploring with laid-back couples that want to capture genuine moments about their relationship. When I'm not taking pictures, you can usually find me hanging out with my loved ones, hiking, watching sitcoms, or taking a spontaneous trip.

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Emily’s photography portfolio and aesthetic captured my attention, I just knew that my husband and I had to work with her. She captured our love, laughter, and happiness so beautifully. She made us feel comfortable and the session felt effortless, which I was worried about since we’ve never had professional photos taken before. She’s magical, please please work with her! You won’t be disappointed!
Natalia J., 6 months ago
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Khoa Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Hi there! I'm Khoa, a San Diego based wedding photographer who enjoys spending time with good people and road trips. I love all things weddings because witnessing couples' happiness brings me joy and fuels my creativity. I want to create photographs that can stand the test of time so couples can relive their day years from now and for generations to come.

We worked with Khoa for our wedding ceremony and reception and it was everything we wished for and more! As photographers ourselves, it takes a lot of trust to feel comfortable with another person doing the job. Khoa not only met our expectations but exceeded them and we recommend him highly to everyone. Not only did he make us feel so at ease, but he was so kind, patient, and professional. Khoa helped make our wedding day so effortless and we thank him greatly for that. From the minute he arrived, myself, my husband, and all of our loved ones felt so comfortable with Khoa. Thank you, Khoa, for everything - your professionalism, patience, great direction, photography knowledge, kindness, we could go on and on! We look forward to working with Khoa in the future. Don’t hesitate to find any other photographer – Khoa is THE ONE!
Kayla F., 10 months ago
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Carlsbad Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

I’ve been happily married for almost 27 years. I have three awesome sons. My parakeets Kiwi and Sparky are very social, meaning very loud! Champagne (maybe that’s why I love weddings) and sushi lover here! Photography has been my passion ever since my dad gave me my first film camera and introduced me to the dark room at age of 10. I lived in Japan for 12 years, and even performed on a stage there. I’m always up for a great road trip! I love tuna fishing. I love hats and want to wear them everyday (over 20 hats in my collection). I’ve been shooting beautiful weddings for almost 10 years. I secretly cry at every wedding.

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I interviewed six photographers before selecting Carlsbad Photo. Irina was so easy to deal with from start to finish. We live out of state and I was nervous about selecting a photographer I had never met, but Irina put those nerves to rest. Our wedding photos turned out so beautiful and she captured our beach wedding perfectly! Carlsbad Photo and Irina were an excellent choice! She was fun to work with and her talents behind the lens are fantastic! Irina even sent us a sneak peek the very next day after our wedding so we can share them with our family and friends!!! We recommend Irina to everyone! Irina did a fantastic job of capturing beautiful moments for our wedding we’ll treasure forever!!!
Stacy and M., 3 years ago
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Kayla.Ash Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA
  • Offer

Hi there! I'm Kayla, and I'm so glad you're here! I've spent the past six years capturing love, beauty, and joy across Southern California. Photography has been my passion since I was five, and turning it into a career has been the most rewarding journey. One of my clients shared: "The pictures came out beautiful and had my mom in tears. Kayla made us all feel so comfortable and beautiful. I highly recommend her and will definitely be using her again." If you’re looking for someone to capture your special moments, I’d love to help you create memories that last a lifetime!

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Kayla and Ash were an absolute joy to work with for our wedding photography. Their communication style made the planning process smooth and stress-free - they were very responsive over text which was so convenient. The photographs they delivered are breathtaking - light, airy, and romantic. They perfectly captured the love and magic of our special day. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this talented duo. Kayla simply rocked it! I hope their business continues to flourish because they provide tremendous value and deserve to have their calendars filled. We feel so fortunate to have found them. Their artistic vision and professionalism were invaluable in making our wedding a gorgeous, timeless memory. I enthusiastically recommend Kayla Ash Photography - you will not regret having them capture your special moments!
Taylor T., 10 months ago
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Jalea Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Hey there! I'm Linda. San Diego wedding and portrait photographer. I've been photographing weddings for 8 years and have loved every minute of it. I'd love to chat with you and share how I can help you get the best possible images on your special day while giving you a great experience.

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Jalea Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From our first conversation, Linda and her team were easy to communicate with, attentive to our needs, and incredibly nice throughout the entire process. Their amazing photography skills and great value were evident in the beautiful, high-quality images they captured that perfectly documented every special moment of our wedding. Linda's talent as a photographer was clear as she was able to capture every important moment, going above and beyond to ensure we have stunning photos to cherish for a lifetime. We are thrilled with the results and cannot recommend Jalea Photography enough!
Nadia C., 5 months ago
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South of Indigo Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Documentary style luxury wedding photographer offering digital, 35 and 120 film, and vintage Super 8 videography based in Southern California. Really big fan of my dog, fiancé, girly dinner parties, NYC lights, and walks around stunning cities and cobblestone streets. I have traveled extensively throughout my career and passport ready to be a part of your love story near or far.

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Lauren came out to Utah to shoot my wedding and the overall experience was perfect. She was so easy/fun to work with and made being in front of the camera enjoyable. She even stayed longer to take some of my favorite pictures, from the after party. The wedding pictures came out better than I could imagined and I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to be out photographer. Highly, highly recommended!
Nicole C., a year ago
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YC Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

I am really passionate about my job. I love meeting and connecting with people. Making them laugh and having fun during the photo session is one of my main purposes. I love when clients they tell me they don't like to have their pictures taken, that is a challenge; and I promise I will change their minds. When you put your heart and soul in what you do, everything comes naturally.

Yrsina did our wedding pictures and I just loved her personality and professionalism so when we got pregnant we just had to call her to do our pregnancy photos and of course once our baby was born I had to call her again… I have to say when it comes to babies… she has so much patience and she just loves what she does… the end result shows it!!! Wouldn’t have any anyone else taking our pics… we definitely made the right choice! We highly recommend her!!!
ERIKA M., 4 years ago
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Black Hat Studio 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

We started off as a duo of quirky plastic artists who wanted to try something new - capturing weddings in a unique way that combined truthfulness and creativity. Fast forward 15 years and many, many amazing weddings later, and we're still just as nervous and excited before each event as we were on day one. I guess it means we still care! We believe your wedding photos should be a true reflection of your special day - capturing all the laughter, tears, love and joy in a way that takes you back to that exact moment. Making you relive the excitement, nervousness, happiness and warm fuzzy feelings of your wedding day.

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Eduardo was AMAZING!! From the moment we booked him till receiving our photos. The communication was direct and to the point which is what we loved. During our wedding he was extremely personable and made us feel comfortable and reminded us to just be in the moment. He really went above and beyond during wedding day. In receiving our pictures, we were even more impressed and so happy with how they turned out. We feel it’s important to have someone you can build trust and connect quickly in such an important day and that’s Eduardo. We are fortunate that we went with blackhatstudio for our wedding photos. We are so excited to now print them and share with our loved ones! Thank you Eduardo for capturing our day!!!
Michael and J., 3 months ago
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Brittany Bender Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

I love telling the messy, beautiful stories of life and each person’s own unique experience being human. I'm a people-person to my core and I thrive on creating a space where you can feel free to be your incredible self. I want us to know each other as real people, not just as commitments on each other’s calendars. Let's be friends and make photos that are lovely and messy and true. This is an inclusive, anti-racist space for all humans, all love, and all body-types. You, your love, and your story are welcome here. Come as you are.

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Brittany was amazing to work with from start to finish! We absolutely loved how our maternity photos turned out and I still tear up looking through them. As people who aren't super comfortable taking photos to begin with, this whole process was a bit out of our comfort zone, but Brittany made the experience super enjoyable, comfortable, and fun which we really appreciated! She got to know us as a couple and did not ask us to do any overly posed shots which we loved. Plus we got our full gallery within a couple weeks! Highly recommend booking with Brittany for your photo needs. She's a wonderful human and super talented!
Alma B., 8 months ago
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Jen Sease Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Hi friends! I’m Jen, you're soon to be favorite hypeman & third wheel. I'm a wife & not just a regular mom but a cool mom that just so happens to run a whole ass business. I’ve been a traveling wedding photographer for 4 years now, my business started back when my husband deployed and I needed something to occupy my time. I started with a rinky dink camera taking photos of anything and everything & now I'm here, taking photos of all you rad lovers. I’ve always been what one may call..a picture hoarder..so what better way to use my talent than to capture & share one of the best days of your life so you can hoard your memories too?

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I contacted Jen last minute, and she was able to provide me with the best day I could have asked for! She was comforting, fun, professional, and eased my wedding day stress. She was so helpful, balanced family desires with my own, and was a perfect wingman. She produced the best photos that I will cherish for the rest of my life!! Couldn’t recommend more!
Shawna R., 3 years ago
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Katie Clare Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

I was raised in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California. I was drawn to photography in middle school and would enter photos of our family pets or family backpacking trips in our local county fair. My passion for photography grew while working as a hiking guide in Yosemite National Park. I mean… who wouldn’t want a stunning photo of Half Dome? El Capitan? Yosemite Falls? But it has been photographing wedding and couples that I find the most fun and rewarding. I have found loving hearts, wild souls, and adventurous spirits to be my people. I strive to visually capture the “spirit” of my subjects and record an emotional memory of the occasion.

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Working with Katie for our wedding was an absolute dream!! Her communication was perfect, efficient, clear, and professional from start to finish. The quality of their work was truly magical, dreamy, out of this world, and amazing. I never felt like she didn't know exactly what she was doing. I would recommend Katie to anyone and everyone looking for a photographer who will capture the beauty and joy of their special day!!
Danielle O., 3 months ago
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MJMaiden Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

My name is Makenzi but most people call me M.J. I am a Destination Wedding and Elopement photographer that travels all over the country to beautiful destinations to witness the greatest love stories! My photography style is warm, vibrant, and authentic. I love working with all different types of individuals (that become friends) and capturing some of the most unforgettable moments through my lens. I like to create a comfortable space for my clients to be completely themselves in order to capture candid moments that tells their story! My career is photography, but my passion is people.

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MJ did our engagement photo shoot exactly how we visioned and exceeded our expectations! We felt so comfortable with her guiding us with poses and finding places on the site to take photos! She gave us a questionnaire before the photo shoot to know what our vision was and she nailed it! She even played music by our favorite artists to help us let loose and have fun! She sent over 50 sneak peak photos just two days after the photo shoot and they’re beautifully edited! I highly recommend booking her for your next photo shoot! She’s fast at responding and very professional!
Marina C., 8 months ago
Digital Darling Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Heya!! Its me, emily! Your not-so-average wedding photographer with a twist. I’m all about the adventure and the vibe, whether I’m hiking up a mountain for the perfect shot or rocking out to some punk tunes while editing your photos. I live for capturing the real, raw moments between people, especially when it comes to love. I mix a little outdoorsy spirit with a whole lot of spunk, and I’ll be there to capture every giggle, tear, and fist-pump you throw my way on your big day!

She is the best!!! We’ve worked with her for our engagement shoot, wedding and maternity photos and are obsessed with each album. Every shoot is so fun and we can’t wait to take newborn photos next!
T K., 4 months ago
Willmus Weddings 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

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.

We couldn't have asked for better! Heather was an incredible wedding planner, making everything run smoothly and effortlessly. Christophe, our photographer, took stunning photos that perfectly captured the joy of our day. They both exceeded our expectations and made our wedding unforgettable. Highly recommend their services!
Jadie W., 6 months ago
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Heather Elise Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

San Diego wedding photographer, Heather Elise, has been photographing weddings, individuals and families here in San Diego for many years. A San Diego native herself, she loves capturing her clients in the amazing natural studio that we call home, San Diego. Heather makes sure that you are enjoying the entire experience by keeping you comfortable and having FUN while her creative juices are flowing! "I have to pinch myself everyday! I am truly lucky to share such special occasions with so many different people doing what I love. It is hard to call this a job....rather a passion!" San Diego wedding photographer, Heather Elise

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We recently had the pleasure of working with Heather Elise, and I can't say enough good things about the experience! From start to finish, she was incredibly professional, friendly, and talented. Heather took the time to understand our vision and preferences, which made a huge difference in the outcome. She had a fantastic eye for detail and captured moments beautifully, turning ordinary scenes into stunning works of art. Each photo tells a story, and I truly appreciate how she managed to capture both candid moments and posed shots with such skill. Throughout the wedding, Heather made everyone feel at ease, which really helped to bring out our natural smiles and personalities. Her creativity and enthusiasm were infectious, making the entire experience enjoyable and memorable. The sunset images exceeded our expectations! The quality and composition are simply breathtaking. I highly recommend Heather to anyone in need of a talented photographer. Thank you for capturing our special moments so beautifully
Heather R., 7 months ago
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Peter Jonathan Images 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

I have traveled and photographed weddings and engagement shoots all over the country including internationally. I still get nervous before every wedding I photograph. If I didn’t have nervous tension, I probably would have lost the drive and passion for what I love doing the most. The reason for my love of wedding photography is simple: I love spending the day with brides and grooms creating wedding day memories that will last a lifetime. I hunt for moments that cannot be recreated or relived. I love capturing the raw emotion of a wedding day. I want to be the best not only for myself but especially for my clients.

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Just book Peter! You won’t regret it. Super cool and personable from our visit video call with him. He was very flexible with our engagement shoot and generous with his time. Let me tell you…his vision!? Oh my. We have GORGEOUS photos from our engagement sesh as well as our wedding. I literally could not believe my eyes once I saw the photos! Anyone can take photos but Pete has the vision and artistic eye for epic photos! I cannot recommend him enough!
Nikki + B., a year ago
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Kami Olavarria Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

I am a full-time wedding photographer based in San Diego and first things first, I want you to know your wedding is a huge deal to me. As your wedding photographer, I'm your ultimate third-well and your right-hand-woman. I’m like your bridesmaid / groomslady with a camera. More than just a hired vendor, I’ll be your cheerleader, encourager, organizer, drink-getter, and the gal screaming “YAYYYY" because I’m so excited about the awesome photos we’re creating together. With the experience, knowledge, and expertise of photographing nearly 300 weddings, I am here with you every step of the way. Can’t wait to be along this journey with you!!!

I can not recommend Kami enough! She made our wedding photography process so effortless. I never had to guess or wonder what the next steps in my planning were, she was ON IT! She worked with me on my timeline to make sure it was the most efficient timeline while considering everything I wanted to include in my day. She had so many great suggestions that really helped me with my timeline. Everything went SO smoothly! On the day of the wedding, she brought so much fun and light energy which calmed our nerves so much! She somehow even made family and wedding party pictures FUN! Everyone LOVED her. She is a true pro, super knowledgeable, and she put so much care and love into our day! The images from our wedding are TO DIE FOR! I seriously can't stop staring at them. Our wedding wouldn't have gone as smoothly, been as fun, or had the images we love every day if Kami hadn't been our photographer. To sum up, Kami is the best, look no further, you've found the best photographer you could ever dream of.
Hannah C., 5 years ago
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Ciara Cusseaux Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA
  • Offer

Welcome! You know those little big moments with a loved one? The moments when the rest of the world turns silent and you think to yourself, “This is love. I want to remember this forever!” That’s what Ciara Cusseaux Imagery is all about. Spend everyday being present, collecting beautiful moments together. We’re there for you when you want them captured!

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I had the pleasure of working with Ciara for my engagement photoshoot, and I couldn't be happier with the results. She captured every moment perfectly and made the experience truly unforgettable. Ciara's creativity and attention to detail really shone through in the photos, and she went above and beyond to ensure that we were happy with the final product. Not only is Ciara a skilled photographer, but she is also incredibly friendly and easy to work with. She made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the entire shoot. We were so impressed with her work that we intend to use her for our wedding and all future events. I would highly recommend Ciara to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated photographer who will exceed all expectations. Thank you, Ciara, for capturing these special memories that we will cherish forever!
Hunter, 2 years ago
Naiya Ross Photography 

2.8

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Naiya Ross Photography is a wedding photography business operating out of Escondido, California. Previously working in photojournalism, I have a keen eye for capturing the candid moments of authentic emotion that reveal themselves throughout every once-in-a-lifetime celebration. I try to put passionate and creativity into every project that I take on, I strive to craft stress-free photography experiences and images that reflect each couple’s one-of-a-kind romantic bond.

As two introverts getting married, we needed a photographer that would make us feel at ease, forget we even had staff on our day of, but also had a good hand in dealing with guests who liked to get involved in the vendors' craft. Naiya's skillful and gorgeous photos speak for themselves. We really loved working with her not only for our engagement photo session, but also the day of!!! Due to some unforseen emergency family matters, our photos were a bit late. We wish she would have given a bit more proactive communication regarding this. However, the final product was worth the wait!
Tatiana, 9 months ago
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Joni Bilderback Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Hi, I'm Joni! I've been photographing couples for over 10 years now and I just can't seem to get enough of it! My warm, bubbly personality always seems to keep EVERYONE in good spirits throughout the wedding day! I’m a calming force when things start to get stressful and ready to keep the energy up to dance the night away together! Sometimes wedding days don't go exactly as planned. I’m extremely flexible and prepared to provide expert, judgment-free guidance to help you pivot and get right back to having the time of your life!

Joni was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding photography. Her communication was efficient, timely, and kind throughout the planning process, which helped keep things running smoothly. On the big day, Joni brought a wonderful energy while capturing countless beautiful, timeless photos that we will treasure forever. She has such a talent for making couples feel comfortable in front of the camera. You can tell photography is her passion! Joni helped ensure the day flowed well by directing us for photos while making the process fun. We were thrilled when she delivered a full wedding album to us in just a few short weeks after our wedding. The turnaround time was unbelievably fast! Overall, Joni is a gem and we couldn't be happier that she was able to photograph our special day.
Olivia B., a year ago
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Studio Vieren 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

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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Tara has been amazing to work with! She is the sweetest human and takes the time to understand your vision. We booked Tara for an engagement shoot and our wedding. For the engagement shoot, she was able to bring our dreams to life. The photos came out more beautiful than I could have ever imagined (honestly better than the inspiration photos). We cannot wait for her to shoot our wedding!
Marissa, a year ago
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Ben Straily Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Hey there, I'm Ben! I believe photography is not just about clicking the shutter at the right moment. It's about capturing the essence of a moment, the emotion, the feeling, and the story behind it. My style is all about telling stories of love, laughter, tears, joy, and all the beautiful chaos in between. Just like your wedding day, every photo shoot is a unique, amazing, and important experience. That's why I pour my heart and soul into creating and capturing the special moments that make each photo shoot memorable. I'm not just taking pictures, I'm crafting narratives. We're not just making photos, we're making memories.

We had the pleasure of working with Ben Straily Photography for both our engagement and wedding photos and videos, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Ben was a true professional from start to finish—offering clear, helpful instructions for poses, bringing a creative and artistic eye to every shot, and demonstrating an impressive level of expertise. He truly captured the essence of our special day in a way we’ll cherish forever. Both the photos and video exceeded our expectations, and Ben was very accommodating in making specific edits we requested. His flexibility and attention to detail really set him apart. We’re absolutely thrilled with how everything turned out and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented photographer and videographer.
Sarah, 3 months ago
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Beek Photography Co. 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Born and raised in New Jersey, I’ve always had a passion for storytelling through art, which led me to photography. Now based in San Diego, I specialize in event and wedding photography, capturing moments with a journalistic and editorial approach. My goal is to document authentic emotions and connections that reflect the true spirit of every event. When I’m not behind the camera, I love to paint, cook, bake, and spend time with my dog, Willow, and my growing collection of plants.

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So happy with Brittany! Her eye is incredible and she's been wonderful to work with. We at WNDR Museum highly recommend Brittany for anything that calls for visual documentation, as she can elevate any event!
Chris C., 7 months ago
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Lauren Ogden Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Lauren Ogden Photography, based in San Diego, CA, provides stunning albums for couples celebrating their wedding. This experienced artist knows how much thought goes into planning your big day and wants to be there to capture it all. From the happy tears in a loved one's eyes to your broad smile, each authentic moment will last forever. They serve throughout California and love to travel to venues on the Hawaiian Islands.

I found Lauren on a random day scrolling through Instagram and fell in love with her work. When it came to choosing a photographer, her name popped up on our venue’s preferred vendors and on our wedding planner’s preferred vendors. I knew right then and there that she was going to be our person! Jonathan and I are not a photogenic couple, we are awkward and hate being the center of attention. We met Lauren and Toby the day of our wedding and automatically felt comfortable. I had a little mishap with my dress and cannot thank Lauren enough for her patience in waiting for my dress to get fixed. Lauren and Toby did an amazing job with our family and friends as well, they all loved how friendly and easy it was to work with them. We received sneak peeks a week later and they are breathtaking!
Irene R., 5 months ago
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Unveiled Wedding Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Unveiled Wedding Photography is one of San Diego’s most highly sought after wedding studios. Lead photographer, Mark Hillis has captured 900+ weddings. This vast experience, plus his background in commercial photography, gives him the expertise that few other San Diego wedding photographers can match. All of our collections include an experienced assistant photographer as well as a very detailed 1 hour timeline analysis done by Mark personally. Mark analyzes the entire day with you, and then types it up in detail. Unveiled's photojournalistic style ensures that your story is told as it unfolds, from the veil going on, to your sparkler exit.

Mark and his team were wonderful! I am so happy with my photos and the package I chose. The pricing was amazing and such great value. You don’t have to compromise a fantastic budget friendly price for high quality photos. We also received so many photos! I was so impressed with the work. I work in the events world and I’ve been charged a lot more for less. I highly recommend Unveiled Wedding Photography. Mark walks you through everything, gives excellent insights, and ultimately delivers a collection of memories that I’m so happy to have. I also loved that Mark brought a third person to our wedding that was paying attention to all of the details. From jacket buttons to necklaces, and stray hairs, he had us picture perfect the whole time.
Rachel M., a year ago
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Kayley Driggers Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Hiii! I'm Kayley and I'm so glad you're here. I’m energized by meeting new people, so please say hello! I’m a go with the flow kind of person – which explains my love for spontaneous trips and the excitement of weddings. I love to dance and have a good time (seriously, I WILL be out there on the dance floor with you).

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Kayley was recommended to me by a good friend who had worked with her for years. To say that I was impressed with her work would be an understatement - she blew me away. Not only did she fit within my budget needs, she came up with a plan that captured everything I wanted. My husband had a photographer there when he proposed, so we didn't do the traditional engagement and then wedding sessions. We ended up with an amazing motorcycle couples shoot, a boudoir shoot, and wedding coverage. Kayley was quick on her feet at our wedding - we had 300 guests spread out across a decent sized park with multiple buildings. She not only kept up, she also kept it together during an insane thunder storm at the end of the night! It was such a lovely and easy experience for my husband and I while we planned such a large wedding, we will definitely be coming back to her for future photography needs!
Rachael and J., 5 years ago
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Paul Douda Photography & Video 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Have you ever met someone you just knew immediately was your person? We bet you have since you're here now! In 2015, Paul was the photographer at Crystal’s younger brother’s wedding, where she was a bridesmaid. We loved everything about that special day, but from the moment we locked eyes it was like time stood still. We knew then and there that we just hit the jackpot! Not only did we meet at a wedding, but we have both been in the events industry for well over a decade. Paul Douda Photography & Video offers full service wedding coverage for your big day in San Diego and beyond! We love to travel and destination weddings are a favorite!

We were looking for a photographer to capture our wedding day. We had specific requests one of them being we wanted the photos to be of the actual day as it was happening, not staged photos. Paul heard our request and went about the wedding mostly unnoticed, except where the group shots or special moments needed to be memorable. Crystal did the Video OMG. She captured everything we asked for and more. And the video trailer she made for us, wow!!! The first time I watched it I was thinking is this for real!!! Way over and above what we expected! I watch it all probably once a month. The first month 20 times a day and I still cry.. I love to send the video link to friends and Family. She made us look so good. Chad my husband and I went to a wedding show at the Grant hotel and literally search high and low for a photographer. Everyone had a package to sell, however no one listened to what we were trying to capture. When I said we search high and low I mean it. We found Crystal in the basement of the hotel, Chad fell in love with crystal first, being next to a brewery stand probably helped!! She listened to everything we were trying to accomplish for our special day. Even customized a special package based on our requests. Nothing was ever a problem or issue. The final results,Love these guys!!!!!!! Literally trust them for your day let them spoil you like they did for us. You will NOT be disappointed, not one bit!!!!!!!!!!
Daniel & C., 5 years ago
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Emma K Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

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., a year ago
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Halley Vernon Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

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 Vernon has been one of favorite photographers to work with. From the beginning Halley was super informative and considerate to make sure I was well prepared for the wedding we were both going to be working. Super professional yet very intentional. When it came to the wedding day, Halley was on top of it. Making sure we stayed on schedule and capturing every detail they requested. Not only that but Halley really pushed my creativity to capture photos in different angles that I wouldn't have ever thought about. I highly recommend Halley for your big day!
The Filming Israel, 3 years ago
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Bella Royal Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Cardiff By The Sea, CA

Bella Royal Photography LLC is a USMC Veteran owned business established in 2019. Here at BRP we care about our clients and their stories. We listen and make connections with all our clients. Connections so great that they become ever lasting friendships.

Some of my favorite photos of myself are from the shoot I did with her! She really brought the vision I had for a photoshoot to life and was a joy to work with the entire time. Book her!
Dorothy M., 2 months ago

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How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Cardiff By The Sea, CA?

A Cardiff By The Sea, CA wedding photographer ranges from $185 to $20,000 and averages at $2,800. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

93% of photographers in Cardiff By The Sea, CA offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Cardiff By The Sea, CA?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include ozan ulucan photography, SweetEmms Photography and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

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