The Best Wedding Photographers in Carmel Valley, CA

The Best Wedding Photographers in Carmel Valley, CA

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Cassie Rae Design 

4.6

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

I'm Cassie, I am a photographer based just north of Atlanta Georgia. While I absolutely love serving the local couples, I travel too! I enjoy being a part of the biggest day of many peoples lives and I LIVE for watching it unfold and capturing what happens.

Awarded Best of Zola
Cassie is genuinely one of the best photographers i’ve worked with. She made sure that we got all the pictures that we wanted, she helped us film a tiktok, she also helped me put my shoes on. The photos she took were so candid and showed how genuinely happy everyone was to be there. I 100% recommend Cassie as a wedding photographer, as she is one of the most talented and empathetic photographers i have ever had the pleasure of working with. Please book her, she is 1000000% worth it!
Morgan C., 6 months ago
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Poppy & Hive Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

Poppy & Hive is the husband-and-wife team of Chris & Erinn Austin. Our roots are in California, and we now call Utah home. We've been capturing love all over the world since 2014, published in numerous wedding blogs and on the covers of wedding magazines. We are a family of five here in Utah, spending out time outdoors, exploring the national parks, hiking, and all the nature that Utah has to offer!

Awarded Best of Zola
Chris and Erinn deliver A quality. They are very prompt, fast, and detailed in their communication. The quality of their work is top notch. Chris had my husband and I lay on a diving board (at our reception) for a photo and that photo will go down in history as one of the best ever taken. They have such an eye for art and vision. They are the kindest souls, masters of their craft, and most reliable vendor I’ve ever worked for. I cannot recommend them enough and will be asking them to take my family photos (as our fam grows) for years to come.
Julie Z., 5 months ago
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Eli Suzuki-Gill Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

Your wedding day is filled with once-in-a-lifetime moments, and I’m here to capture them in a way that feels natural, effortless, and truly you. With a calm presence and an eye for storytelling, I focus on the real, unscripted moments—the quiet hand squeezes, the deep belly laughs, the happy tears—so you can relive them for years to come. My approach is simple: Be a steady, supportive presence, document your day with care, and make sure you feel comfortable in front of the camera. Whether you're camera-shy or love being in the spotlight, I'll guide when needed and step back when the magic happens naturally.

As a fellow professional in the wedding photo industry, Eli is the only person I trusted to take my wedding photos. He is kind, trustworthy, and a true artist that treats every wedding like it's worth photographing. There are too many people in this industry who will treat your wedding like just another job, Eli is NOT one of those people. Booking with Eli is something we will be happy we did for the rest of our lives, the photos are a part of our home, and bring a smile each and every time we look at them.
Kyle S., 3 months ago
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Jen Quick Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,699
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

Hi there! I'm Jen! Not only have I got the experience, but I've got the heart behind everything I do. I’ll make sure all of your questions will be answered in advance so that you have complete confidence when your big day arrives. All of your visions will come to life, and it’ll be the best day of your life!

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We couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for our elopement! From start to finish, she was an absolute joy to work with—so sweet, professional, and incredibly prompt with communication and delivery. She made us feel completely at ease and captured our day with such care and artistry. The sunset shots she took were absolutely breathtaking—truly something out of a dream. Her talent behind the lens is undeniable, and we’re beyond grateful to have these stunning memories to look back on forever. Highly, highly recommend!
Danielle, 20 days ago
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1828 Collective 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

Hi, I'm McKenna! The person behind the camera and a hopeless romantic. I describe my photography style as candid, romantic, and timeless. My goal is to make a human connection with all my clients and deliver images that you'll love forever. I started 1828 Collective in 2016 after I realized that capturing relationships and telling love stories was my passion. Four years later I'm so in love with my job that I often forget I'm working. I find joy in capturing love, hearing about how you met, and everything in between.

Awarded Best of Zola
McKenna and her team were absolutely amazing. I was the bride who did not want to stand around and take a million photos. When I tell you that they got in, got the job done and got us to the party, It was wham bam thank you ma’am and we got some AMAZING shots. These photos are pure artistry, I can’t believe it’s me in them. They are nothing less than spectacular and she didn’t miss a beat from the entire day.
Katie, 3 years ago
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Datura Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

Hi! I’m Jules. I like to think of myself as an artistic storyteller. I love capturing LOVE and have been a professional photographer for 12+ years (don’t let the baby face fool you). I want to know what makes you & your partner tick. Every couple is different & I love making your photos feel like YOU. (& for you to feel super hot, obv.) I would love to share full galleries with you and would be HONORED to create art with you on your dreamiest day! Storytelling is why I do this day in and day out. We don’t do boring over here ;)

Awarded Best of Zola
We are so so SO grateful we found Jules/Datura Photo to shoot our wedding. She did an incredible job capturing the emotions and the overall story of our day and we couldn’t be happier with ouyr wedding photos! We also utilized Jules for our videography and we are in love with our wedding video. You can really tell when you watch our video and look at our photos that we had a photographer who just loves love. She told our love story so beautifully. You can also tell that she knows so much about composition, lighting, etc. She does a great job with giving directions for where to stand and poses to do for those of us who know nothing about getting our picture taken. Not only is she an incredibly talented and gifted artist in her photography, but she is a total gem to work and spend the day with. She was also super communicative and professional throughout the entire process, went above and beyond and stayed late to get pics at our after party, and as an added bonus she was amazing with the kids in our wedding party and getting them to smile for the camera! We could literally go on and on about how amazing she was. We would highly recommend booking Datura Photo for any wedding, but especially if you want your photos to feel artsy, vintage, romantic, and emotional.
Maddie C., 6 months ago
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Hereafter Films - Wedding Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

Hereafter is a wedding production house of talented videographers & photographers serving the Pacific Northwest & Central Texas. Throw out the stress of formulaic & performative weddings. We want you to have an experience-driven, true-to-you celebration with cohesive & creative wedding photography & videography to remember it all. When your veil flies in your face, when you wipe your tears on your sleeve, when you dance until you can't breathe, that's where we thrive. When you trust us to capture those real and honest moments, you end up with photos & video about your love that transcend time.

Awarded Best of Zola
Shooting with them literally feels like hanging with your best friends. They were an absolute joy from start to finish, but it was Sharayah’s attention to detail and artistic eye that impressed me above all else. It was inspiring to feel like we were all creating art together, and the photos don’t lie! Our engagement shoot went viral on Instagram, and we got hundreds of comments saying, “these are literally the best engagement photos I’ve ever seen.” I too, agree with that sentiment, but I have to give credit to Hereafter’s vision and execution because they NAILED it. As a team, they’re both extremely communicative and organized, professional yet relaxed in the way they interacted with us and our guests. No one has ever made me feel so comfortable in front of a camera. Additionally, their digital color grading is meticulously adjusted to match 35mm film with incredibly accuracy. They perfectly captured the magic of our special day. We booked them for the whole package - engagement shoot, wedding photos, and wedding video with super 8 film. Their understanding of my vision was remarkable…Hereafter managed to romanticize every single detail in a profound way. The photos are so special to us because each one feels like a standalone piece of art. They went above and beyond for us in every capacity, even going so far as to drive me to the venue on my wedding day when things ran late! We cannot recommend Hereafter Films highly enough. Book them immediately! I promise you, they are worth every single penny and more.
Renee & J., 5 months ago
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Darling Darlene Photography 

4.7

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

Hi, my name is Daniela Darlene! I'm a new mom, and I'm married to the best hubby out there 💛 I've been photographing weddings for a few years now. By each passing year, I fall more in love with them! Can't wait to meet ya!

Awarded Best of Zola
Thank you for being our FAMILY photographer for being present at some of our life’s most important special moments. We really love you, you mean so much to our family. We always smile when we plan a photo shoot with you because of how special it will be. Always professional, on time and overall deliver!!!! Gigi loves ya! :-)
Alondra R., 2 years ago
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Ra Weddings 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,499
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

Hello there! I'm Ra. Congratulation, you just made your wedding day much better and more fun. My name is Karim Ibrahim, but please call me Ra. You will probably pronounce my name wrong, and I’ll laugh at you. I'm a destination luxury wedding, engagement, elopement, and family photographer. My main goal is to shoot weddings all over the world, so just pack me in your luggage I’m skinny and I'll try to fit.

Awarded Best of Zola
I wish i can give him more than 5 starts! He was honestly awesome. Im not a person who is obsessed about pictures. But for the first time i can say i am. I love so many many pictures of our wedding. Especially the fun pictures of me and my friends when we were getting dressed. And ofc the pictures of my beautiful wife. Her pictures were absolutely stunning. And im not even gonna talk about his personality and being in charge. He was running the whole wedding and he was on point and always at the right place on the right time. Great man honestly and so much fun to work with. Do your self a favor and book him
M. E., 3 years ago
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KMT Photos 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

Hey babes, I'm Khali! I'm a wedding photographer based in Portland, Oregon capturing ALLLLL the love! I love candid, raw and authentic moments. My photography shouldn't feel posed or unnatural. It should be all about documenting you for who you really are; whatever your love language may be. I will always do everything I can to make sure your day is spectacular. Transparency is super important to me, so if you have any questions - just ask!

Working with Khali from KMT Photos during the styled shoot at Pelican Brewing - Siletz Bay was an absolute delight. Her communication was open, effortless, and collaborative, making the entire process smooth and enjoyable. The quality of her work was outstanding—her passion and keen attention to detail produced photographs that perfectly captured the beauty of the day. We highly recommend reaching out to Khali for your wedding!
Pelican Brewing C., 5 months ago
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Luxe & Co. Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,697
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

Hey! I'm Steph! I'm an Arizona-based intimate wedding and elopement photographer. Capturing your most precious moments in your favorite places is what I do. From mountain-top elopements to backyard weddings with your closest loved ones, and everything in between, I'm here to document your love story.

Awarded Best of Zola
Stephanie, the absolute sweetest human from day one. Gets to know you, matches your energy and delivers amazing photos in RECORD time. She knew the exact vibe I wanted and gave me little sneaks during the shoot.
Alma S., 6 months ago
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Melissa Cervantes Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

I have 12 years of photography experience, 6 years in the industry and have shot more than 180 weddings. Safe to say, this IS my passion. Couples and wedding photography can be SO stressful--the pressure to look and be a certain way or follow trends is INTENSE. Wedding stress is real and I am anti it all the way. For my couples, they're job is just to show up and have fun. I will do ALL the rest!

Awarded Best of Zola
Mel was everything we hope for more. It was important to us to book a photographer we felt connected with and who takes the time to get to know you as a couple before capturing one of the most special days of your life. From our engagement session to our wedding day, Mel delivered just that. Mel will go above and beyond to capture the photos of your dreams and works tirelessly to deliver your previews/galleries. Mel truly pours her heart and soul into her work and the photos speak for themselves!
Paula M., 5 months ago
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Focused On Life Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees
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Hi! I'm Brayley, owner of Focused On Life Photography LLC, a Full-Time, Published, Traveling Wedding + Lifestyle Photography business, & I would LOVE to be your wedding photographer! Since 2021, we at FLP LLC have been focused on capturing all of life's precious milestones in a natural, earthy, classic & candid style. From your first inquiry, to your wedding day, & to hopefully many more milestones in the future, we are here to make your photography dream a reality in a way that feels authentic to you. With us, you don't need to worry about things like how to pose -- all you need to do on your day is smile & relax! We'll take it from there.

Awarded Best of Zola
Brayley was hands down the easiest and one of the best hires for our wedding. I found her through the Zola website as a photographer with five stars. I reached out, and she got back to me immediately. Her communication skills were top-notch, and I hired her that same day. My fiancé and I live in the Carolinas, and despite the three-hour time difference, we always felt in the loop, heard, and understood. From the first email to the wedding day, she was amazing. Now let's get to the important stuff... the wedding day. She was incredible. She got all the shots I wanted and then some. We were able to get all the photos done in a timely manner so that we could get back to the party and enjoy ourselves. Brayley captured both staged photos and the best candids. We cannot wait to get the rest of our album back. If you're thinking about hiring Brayley... DO IT!
Kendall M., 10 months ago
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Northwest Hearts Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

Hi! It's so nice to meet you! I live in Oregon with my two cats Clara & Leonardo and about a hundred tropical plants 😆🪴 I love exploring the Pacific Northwest, but I’ve also been able to travel throughout the states and overseas. I’m a huge national parks nerd, a sci-fi enthusiast, and a vintage collector with a serious thrifting addiction.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we booked Northwest Hearts Photography, Naomi was exceptional in her communication and always willing to answer any questions we had. Her work is truly amazing - she is so caring, accountable, and creative in capturing all the special moments of our wedding day. Naomi was even down to help where needed, even tying our groomsmen's bow ties! The sneak peek photos she shared are exactly what we were hoping for and I would recommend Naomi any day of the week. We are thrilled with the service and quality of Northwest Hearts Photography.
Sheree S., 7 months ago
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Noelle Thies Co. 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,377
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

We are Washington state + Chicago/Midwest wedding photographers dedicated to capturing unfiltered moments and raw emotions in a way that feels genuine, honest and true to your very core. We also offer videography, content creation, wedding design and day-of coordination!

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Noelle and her team were AMAZING to work with! She delivered wonderful pictures and helped keep our day so smooth. It truly felt like we were hanging out with our friends all day! The comfort she provides is just as important as her amazing work.
Rebecca E., 8 months ago
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Lisa Stone Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

If you would have known me growing up, you would have been surprised if I didn’t become a photographer! I fell in love with photography after spending countless hours in the darkroom. Since 2008, I have been working professionally in the photography industry and have shot over 300 weddings and numerous other assignments in almost every genre of photography. Why Weddings? I love problem solving and puzzles, and I’m always up for a good challenge. For me, a wedding is a day full of all of the things that I love. Its basically a whole day of coming up with solutions to make the best photographs for my couples.

Awarded Best of Zola
Lisa is fantastic at her craft but also just a lovely person. Her easy-going demeanor will put you at ease and her photos will knock you off your socks. Highly recommend
Russell, 4 years ago
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BEN WAGNER PHOTOGRAPHY 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

I'm a french wedding and elopement photographer based in NYC. Passionate about arts, travel enthusiast and coffee connoisseur. I service NYC, New England and the tri-state area in general. Will travel for destination weddings as well.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had such a wonderful experience with Ben and his 2nd photographer, Zee for our August wedding. Ben was very on-the-ball and reliable during the whole wedding process; he communicates clearly and made us feel so comfortable and relaxed taking all the photos. He has incredible talent and our wedding album was more beautiful than we could have ever imagined or hoped for. Photography is such an important wedding aspect, and there's no one else I would've felt so comfortable holding that responsibility than Ben. Ben and Zee captured every little moment and emotion felt on our wedding day and I'm grateful we will be able to relive the day through their photos. I will definitely be recommending Ben to my friends and family for their weddings and any photoshoot needs!
Mihoko G., 7 months ago
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Jaime Denise Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

Hi, I'm Jaime! I am so glad you've stumbled across my page. A little about me and my values: I love to tell love stories of honest human connection. I care about how I can represent who you are in your truest form. Your moments are meant to be captured and preserved in the most beautiful way possible. If this appeals to you and you are looking for a super fun new best friend to join you on your journey, I'd love to chat with you and be apart of the best day of your life!

Jaime is such an amazing photographer. As someone who has never felt very photogenic, she did such a wonderful job making me feel beautiful and capturing truly genuine photos. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer.
Lindsey F., 8 months ago
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Chris Arson Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

Hi there! I’m Chris, and I’m excited to be part of your wedding journey. My goal is to make your day as stress-free and joyful as possible, so you can focus on celebrating with the people you love. I’ll ensure your timeline stays on track and handle any unexpected moments with ease. Based in Boston, I love traveling for intimate weddings of 100-150 guests at unique venues like barns, ski resorts, and castles. My style focuses on vibrant, cinematic images with true-to-life editing. I’m here to bring your vision to life and create photos that let you relive the magic for years to come!

Awarded Best of Zola
Every experience we had with Chris was incredible. On the intro call, we immediately knew Chris was the one for us. He's calm, confident, entertaining, and thoughtful. Although we had cheaper quotes, we knew Chris would be the one to capture the moments for us to cherish for the rest of our lives. And in looking at the photos he captured of our wedding, we were 100% correct. Chris has an incredible eye for wedding magic. He makes everyone feel comfortable in his presence, and we love how candid his photography is. He's wonderful at capturing quiet moments as well as the motion of dance (see his awesome action shots below!). He doesn't just focus on us as a couple - he captured beautiful portraits of our friends and family that immediate bring us back to the moments. Chris's photography is a work of art, a vignette of the most magical days of our lives, and we are so grateful to have chosen Chris as our photographer. If you're looking for an artist to transport you to your most magical day when you look at his photographs, run - don't walk. He books up fast!
Mai B., 5 months ago
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Kayla Hurst Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

Hi! I'm Kayla - a traveling Milwaukee wedding photographer - and I'm going to make you cry. Wait, what? Don't worry, not in a bad way. Most of my couples say they cry when receiving their wedding photos from me for the first time. Five, ten, fifty years down the road when you open your wedding album, bet I'll get you again. You'll still be surrounded by your loved ones - remembering the happy tears and laughing until your belly hurts - just as you did on your wedding day.

I cannot recommend Kayla highly enough. She was efficient and on time. She did a great job of wrangling our crazy group. She did a beautiful job capturing our wedding day. She got so many beautiful, small moments I was able to reflect on long after our big day was over, and she even caught things I missed! She was fun and positive and the ultimate hype girl. Not to mention, she did all this just a month after becoming a first time mom. 10/10 HIRE KAYLA!
Mara C., 5 months ago
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MC Visuals 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

We are Marc and Kalena, founders of MC Visuals, traveling photographers, and cinematographers based out of Western CT. With over 10 years of experience, documenting life's most beautiful moments has always been something so dear to our hearts as individuals. Aside from his love of filmography, Marc enjoys basketball, playing guitar/bass/drums, landscape photography, cooking, and watching his favorite shows while cuddling with our mini dachshunds Sammie & Brady. As for me... well I have many loves in life, but mostly salsa dancing & my dogs :)

Awarded Best of Zola
If I were to choose one word that describes MC Visuals, it’d be “breathtaking”. Honestly, the way I feel cannot even be explained in words. They offer both photography and videography. The quality of the photos and video is just astounding that it was way better than I had expected. I was looking for a certain vibe and they fit the bill. Some things to note: 1. They respond in a timely manner. Well-organized. 2. Very sweet couple who will make you feel very special during your special day. 3. Outgoing personalities that’ll help you feel more comfortable being in front of the camera. 4. Again, the QUALITY of the photos and videos. I can’t stress this enough. They go above and beyond. And capture your day in a way that it feels like a dream. I am immensely satisfied with their work. If I were given the chance to do it all over again, I’d choose MC Visuals every time.
Keila V., 10 months ago
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Morgan Belieu Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

My name is Morgan Belieu (she/her), the owner and photographer here at Morgan Belieu Photography. I am photographer servicing both Seattle Washington & Phoenix Arizona; specializing in intimate couple sessions, small weddings & elopements, and portrait photography. But hey, don't let my current location or specialties prevent you from reaching out, I am always eager to travel and experience new places and people.

Awarded Best of Zola
Morgan is an exceptional photographer with so much talent and care for her craft. From day one, she was incredibly professional, thoughtful, and organized. Working with her was so easy and straightforward. She told us exactly what she needed from us, and she was always prompt with her communication. We loved working with Morgan for so many reasons, but her thoughtfulness, sincerity, and flexibility are particular memorable. Especially with all the chaos that comes with the wedding, it was refreshing to have Morgan be in charge of our photos, because she kept a cool demeanor and was easy going, but prescriptive. Beyond her professionalism and personality, my family, friends, and I are absolutely stunned by how beautiful our photos came out. The photos were creative while maintaining timeless elegance. Morgan's expertise with outdoor photography was perfect for our venue because we had a lot of natural sunlight come through our space since we had a lot of windows. I truly cannot express how thankful I am that Morgan was our photographer. I wish we could have another vent just to have her do more photography for us! Her turn around time was extremely reasonable as well!
Katalina, 2 months ago
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Milieu 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

What do you imagine your wedding to be like? Imagination is a nice gift we have. It helps us building our identities and shaping our individual uniqueness. Imagining carries a degree of anticipation, depending on our past experiences and who we are, of how something that hasn't happened yet is going to be when it actually happens. Like traveling to a place where we've never been before and we take photos of its landscapes and people living there: we tend to capture in those photographs how we had imagined that place. A wedding is a destination in the journey of life, perhaps the most important one.

Awarded Best of Zola
Salvatore was absolutely phenomenal! He requested a photo shoot list and he nailed every single thing I had on there. He was so easy to work with. If he had an idea for a picture he would ask if me or my now husband would be run it by us or vice versa. The photos came back absolutely beautiful! 10/10 would definitely recommend him for your wedding or any other event! Thank you again, Salvatore!
Gina F., a year ago
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Anj Photographer 

4.6

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

One of the most important aspects of a photo is the emotion it conveys. While I have years of training and experience, photographing love cannot be reduced to lighting and angles. ​ Well before your special day. I hear my client's love story. This helps me create eye-catching images that portray the kind of affection that is unique to each couple. I pride myself in being a storyteller-photographer.

Awarded Best of Zola
I’ve worked alongside Anj and let me tell you she is so detailed in her work, posing instructions, capturing the details and just making your wedding day special. You can be relaxed and enjoy your day knowing Anj has got it under control. Highly recommended!
Dre Photography LLC, a year ago
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Arielle Thomas Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

Hi! Congratulations on your engagement! I'm Arielle and I want to photograph your wedding! I'm a fun loving lady that's totally in love with love. I have like 20 years of experience with a camera in my hand, and 7 years since I started shooting weddings full time. Rain or shine we're going to have the best day ever if you choose me to shoot your wedding. I grew up in Vermont and after traveling around and living in several different states I made my way back to Vermont where I posted up and started this wild photo business and I've never been happier to share my talent with you! I can't wait to meet you!

Awarded Best of Zola
Arielle single handedly helped pull off my wedding day after many many covid-related changes. She took everyone's safety seriously but also brought so much fun and light which was needed for me-- a stressed out bride. Working with her felt like working with an old pal. Communication was reliable and responsive. We got our photos so quickly and they were stunning. She put us at ease on our big day. She's incredibly talented. And she's a delight to be around. Hire her!
Kate B., 3 years ago
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Marc Blondin Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,100
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

I’m a wine country native and learned the photographic arts from my family. My early travels and studies in the art & humanities opened my horizons to culture and diversity, plus I'm of mixed ethnicity. I really enjoy photographing weddings, because it has influenced me in a variety of unexpected and good ways. Each wedding has their own uniqueness, personality, and beauty. My life experience in wedding, portrait, & event photography has been a very gratifying and fulfilling journey. I’ve been pro wedding photographer for over 15yrs, and I’m insured.

Choosing Marc Blondin as our photographer for our wedding day was the best decision we made! From the first consultation to the final retrieval of the photos, Marc was professional, communicative and so easy to work with. At one point I shared a really special moment with my Dad when tears started flowing like crazy, Marc stepped out to give us some space. We'll treasure these photos forever and can't recommend Marc Blondin Photography highly enough for anyone looking for a talented and reliable wedding photographer!
Melissa T., 4 months ago
Stef Reyes Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

I specialize in intimate ceremonies, City Hall elopements, and micro weddings with a documentary-style approach. Using a blend of digital and 35mm film, I capture honest, timeless images that reflect the heart of your day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Stef was a wonderful photographer for our wedding!! She did an excellent job in the pre-wedding planning to help us shape and define our vision, then on the day of she couldn't have been more supportive or professional! The photos are absolutely gorgeous and she got a perfect mix of formal/informal shots, poses/candids and made sure all our bases were covered. Thank you so much for everything Stef!!
Meghan L., 5 months ago
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Abby Taylor Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

Hi I’m Abby! been told all my life that I have an artistic flair and a gift for creativity, but that’s not the only reason why I started my career in wedding photography. I’m the biggest romantic and feel things deeply — in my photography there’s no detail in your connection that goes unnoticed. The little winks and smirks that silently set your soul on fire, the quirks that stay hidden to everybody else but you, and the parts of them that somehow make you fall in love with them even more… They’re how I tell stories because I know that in time, those are the things you’ll cherish the most.

Abby made our day unforgettable. She had this ease about her that calmed me throughout the day. Anything I wanted to make sure we included she made it happen - even the smallest detail that I had forgotten about she remembered. She drove me up a mountain for first look photos. That right there is dedication. Not only was she supportive as a professional, it was great to have her there as a friend. I would recommend this amazing photographer to anyone. The quality of her work shows through her photos and her work ethic. She had sneak peak photos emailed to me the literal next day. Abby is an absolute wonder, and I will forever be grateful she was there to capture the most perfect moments of the most beautiful day. Thank you, Abby!
Kayla and G., a year ago
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Lindsay Pinto Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

Firstly, I just want to say thank you for being here! It will be an absolute honor to capture your beautiful moments. I’m Lindsay, a lover of all things creative turned photographer that fell in love with photography about 9 years ago. I love to capture moments that tell the story of your special day with the ones you love, while having the best time capturing images that you can treasure forever. My goal is to create photographs that will preserve the story of your day and capture the magic of your moment completely authentically, so you can look back at your photos, and enjoy remembering not only how your day looked but also how it felt.

Awarded Best of Zola
Lindsay was our wedding photographer in December 2024 at Old Town Manor in Key West. We couldn't have been happier with our experience with her! She was patient, on-task, very friendly and personable, and was a wonderful photographer for our wedding day. Anyone looking to get married in the Florida Keys should definitely look to her to capture your special moment, thank you!
Chase M., 4 months ago
Elizabeth Grace Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Carmel Valley, CA for additional fees

I have been a photographer since 2021 in the Raleigh, NC area, specializing in couples and wedding photography! I have worked with dozens of couples to capture their love stories and given them photos to treasure for years with my timeless, documentary editing and shooting style.

Awarded Best of Zola
My boyfriend and I loved working with Elizabeth for our anniversary shoot! The quality of her work is amazing, and I love each and every moment behind the photos she captured. She was so much fun to work with, and made us feel so comfortable behind the camera. I also truly appreciate her goal of capturing our God-given personalities and pointing us back to him through the process. Overall it was such a beautiful experience, and we will cherish the photos for years to come.
Joy M., 2 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Carmel Valley, CA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Carmel Valley, CA?

A Carmel Valley, CA wedding photographer ranges from $400 to $20,000 and averages at $3,000. 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?

95% of photographers in Carmel Valley, 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 Carmel Valley, 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?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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