Wedding Photographers in Costa Mesa, CA

Wedding Photographers in Costa Mesa, CA

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Phillipvn Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $8,500
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

Phillip Van Nostrand is based in New York City. With a strong background in photographing weddings, commercial, and lifestyle projects, he is an expert in capturing bright, cinematic lifestyle imagery. He travels abroad once a year and has photographed 30+ countries. Phillip has been published in the New York Times, Dwell Magazine, Fortune.com, Brides, Vogue, Fast Company, Huffington Post, Forbes.com, Parade Magazine, and was a Master Class speaker at WPPI in 2016, 2017, and 2019. His client list includes Airbnb, Jose Cuervo, Ok Cupid, Louboutin, The New School, GE, Venmo, The Points Guy, Core Power Yoga, Condé Nast, and more.

Phil is a true pleasure to work with from beginning to end. His response and editing times are incredibly fast, and I’ve never worked with someone more skilled at making clients feel comfortable and confident behind the camera. He is incredibly intuitive and always puts his clients’ needs over his own, and the quality of his work is superb. If you’re looking for timeless photos and a beautiful, empowering client experience, I can’t recommend working with Phillipvn enough!
Max P., 3 years ago
Picture This Wedding 

4.7

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

Picture This Wedding is a wedding photography & Videogrphy and company based . They have been in business for more than a decade, so they know that planning your dream wedding is no small undertaking. The process can feel pretty stressful, but they have the talent and experience required to put your mind at ease. Their team is comprised of many talented photographers, each with their own style. Picture This Wedding can match you with the member of their team who is just right for you. They cover weddings all across the country and around the world, so they are ready to follow wherever love may lead.

Our videograoher, Max, was an absolute pleasure to work with. He made sure he knew our vision and captured it on the day of our wedding. Our wedding video came out amazing. We were also matched to two photographers who captured the rich moody tone we were looking for. Unfortunately one of the photographers was late to the wedding and missed our ceremony, and although the lead photographer did an excellent job capturing what he could by himself, this mishap resulted in a crushing lack of photos of my dad walking me down the aisle. Picture This Wedding did reach out with a sincere apology, and offered us some additional services at no cost, which we appreciated.
Melissa D., 9 months ago
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Ashley Sara Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

Hi! I’m Ashley of Ashley Sara Photography! I'm a luxury wedding photographer based in Pittsburgh, but I capture love stories all over the globe! I've been to Germany, Italy, Bahama's, Mexico and countless states in the US, all because two people fell in love with each other, and then with my work. My significant other offers videography and we both are familiar with Super 8 and film so together, we offer everything you could need!

Awarded Best of Zola
Ashley knows what she is doing! I don’t think I am very photogenic and feel awkward taking pictures but I LOVED all of our engagement and wedding pictures! She made us feel very comfortable and we just let her do her thing! She was even willing to fly out to California for our engagement shoot! We are SO thankful that we chose Ashley!
Jordan, 4 years ago
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Jos & Tree 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

We are a husband and wife team based in Portland, Or and travel worldwide (we love travel) to capture our couples stories, and capturing the best imagery we can!. We specialize in creative moment driven wedding & lifestyle photography. We are committed to telling our couples stories and supporting them in ways that allow them to be free of stress and to be in the moment.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jos and Tree came highly recommended to us and, having worked with them, we now know why! A lot of people take wedding photos. Among them are a handful of folks who are also reliable, professional, and pleasant to work with. And within that smaller group, is an even smaller group of photographers who have real artistic vision matched with technical skill. Jos & Tree are, without a doubt, near the top of that select group. The images they produced of our wedding run the gamut from traditional wedding photos to absolute masterpieces of lighting, composition, and technical execution. Here's an example: as the day was wrapping up, and a bit *after* Jos and Tree's deadline for leaving had passed, they quickly posed my wife and I in front of a tree in the park; Jos had a vision for an image he wanted to capture in the fading light... and the resulting image proved absolutely magnificent; it is my favorite photo of the day, and among the top photographs I have seen anyone create, anywhere. On top of the artistic talent and skill, Jos & Tree were an absolute pleasure to work with; responsive, pleasant, personable, and fun. They were always on time, and ready to work... and work they did!! The amount of effort and energy they put into capturing lots of beautiful and creative images cannot be overstated. And then, they edited them beautifully, and have been working with us to select images to print and put in a book. The quality of their artistic consultation has been phenomenal. My wife and I have seen a lot of wedding photos that people proudly post online on sites like reddit. I can confidently say that I've yet to see more interesting and beautiful wedding photos than the ones I've seen from Jos and Tree. It's a pleasure to give these two lovely people our highest recommendation.
Lilli & N., 4 years ago
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Next Exit Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

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
We loved our experience with Cat and Adi at Next Exit Photography. From day one they were kind, reassuring, and knowledgeable about so many parts of the wedding experience and they really felt like we were in great hands with them throughout the planning and execution of our day. Day of, photography is such a huge part of the experience, and Cat and Adi both really made us feel comfortable and filled the day with laughter, creativity, and fun! And, of course, they take amazing pictures and made us look like the best version of ourselves and our families in every photo. We have over 600 favorited photos right now, and reducing that number is proving to be quite a task because they're all so amazing. Can't thank them enough- you won't regret having them as a part of your day!
Shannon M., 5 months ago
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Natalie Schutt Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

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

You always picture how your wedding will be. The amazing feeling you will have to see everything you envisioned come together into one beautiful day. How much fun you will have getting ready in the morning with your best friends, sisters, and momma’s. And the love in your Husbands eyes when he see’s his future wife walking down the aisle. You picture the beauty of the day both visually and emotionally, and how you will cherish those memories forever. Perhaps one of the most import jobs on your wedding day is given to who you entrust in capturing those moments. I met Natalie through work. I am a wedding coordinator, and I had reached out to her when I started working in the area. I was in awe over her talent, and straight away felt a connection to how she captured such pure and beautiful moments. I knew after meeting her that she would one day be my wedding photographer! Our wedding day was everything that I could of ever asked for. It was such a incredible day with so much love and beauty. Natalie absolutely blew my already very high expectations out of the water. She is so good at what she does. Natalie made taking all of our photos so much fun. She knew when to allow us to have space and be in the moment, and when to direct and take charge. You want to be able to get caught up in the moment on your wedding day and not have to be the one worrying about who to take photos with or what needs to be captured next. She did such a wonderful job at making sure we got all the shots we needed, but allowing us to enjoy and have fun with all of them. From standing on chairs, to driving up hills, to dancing with us on the dance floor Natalie did whatever it took to get the most raw and sincere footage of our most special day. My husband and I cry every time we look through our wedding album and that is a huge thanks to Natalie Schutt Photography.
Dani, 4 years ago
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Kyrsten Ashlay Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

I provide a positive, thoughtful photography experience that ensures you’ll get the photos of your dreams and have space to be present with your community. It’s an honor to join you in celebrating your brand new marriage and I make it a point to understand what you value the most. I don’t over edit or correct your photos, but instead capture the natural colors, details, and soft smiles of your wedding as you actually experienced them. The result? Timeless, classic photos that never go out of style or off trend.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had the privilege of having Kyrsten as our wedding photographer and I cannot recommend her services enough. She was amazing to work with and her final product speaks for itself. Simply stunning and amazing photos that we will love for the rest of our lives.
Robert O., 2 years ago
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Gray Day Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

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

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Costa Mesa, 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.

I'm so grateful I found Emma and her team on Zola. In addition to my wedding, I also had her shoot a boudoir shoot and that was the first time I met her. Since that was totally out of my comfort zone, I was nervous but she immediately made me feel at ease and comfortable. The photos came out great and my husband loved the gift. For my actual wedding, Emma enlisted Solveig and second shooter Shiloh, who were also fantastic. Even though I barely knew them, they jumped right in and everything was so calm and organized. I even got my sneak peeks within a week and a half! I can't wait to see how they captured the rest of my big day. I would definitely refer Emma and her team to anyone looking!
Jess M., a year ago
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Tida Svy Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

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.

From the moment we met Tida, we felt her energy was going to be a great compliment to our Wedding day. She was very easy to work with and really went above and beyond for us on several occasions. We battled crazy PNW weather and her flexibility allowed us to get fall engagement photos we were thrilled with. She crossed mountain passes during the snow storm of the year and arrived a day early to ensure she wouldn't miss a moment on our Wedding day. The result...gorgeous wedding photos we got thanks to her handy work and a foot of fresh snow!! Since then she's taken the time to do holiday mini-sessions with us that included our fabulous new fur-baby for our family Christmas cards. She stopped at nothing to get his attention! It's been great having someone we trust that feels more like a friend to help us document our journey. We look forward to her capturing many more moments to come!
Chelsea and B., 4 years ago
Halley Vernon Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Costa Mesa, 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 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

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

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

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

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 Moore is an absolute dream to work with! Besides the fact that his images are fantastic, he is a true professional in every way. I appreciate that Johnathan captures the true essence of an event with his images: from the candid shots, to décor shots, to the more formal shots. He works well with people, works great under stressful elements, he communicates, is reliable, creative ... and overall, fun to be around. As an event coordinator, Jonathan makes my job easy! I wish I could say that about all photographers.
KimeryEvents, 2 years ago
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Maiara Martins Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

Hi, I’m Maiara (you can call me Mai if you want) Your photographer! Aswell a wife, a best friend, a dog cuddling master, a chocolate lover, and I'm all about traveling! I'm actually from Brazil, and besides English, I also speak Portuguese and un poquito de español, and I’m here to tell your story. I found photography through my parent's film cameras back in the 90s when I was still a kid, and I love it for its capacity to freeze moments in time, to document love in all of its wild and wonderful forms.

Awarded Best of Zola
Mai has been the best decision I have made when finding a wedding photographer! She brilliant, professional, talented and just an amazing person. She’s took our engagement and wedding photos. I am absolutely obsessed with her work and loved spending all this time with her. Thank you, Mai, for giving me and Alex an amazing experience and making us feel so comfortable during our photo sessions. You are an absolute joy to be around!! Please keep her in mind when looking for a photographer for your wedding :)
Lindsay G., 6 months ago
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Leia Caldwell Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

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
Leia is not only the most incredibly talented photographer and makes you feel comfortable and yourself in front of the camera, she is also the sweetest person and most caring, making sure you feel beautiful and loved! Leia has taken the most amazing photos for our engagement, wedding, graduation, one year anniversary, and even family photos! She has captured so many milestones in our lives and when we look back on those pictures, we can relive those memories. It has been an honor and blessing having Leia in our lives for so many years, and we’re looking forward to the years to come (and photos)! HIGHLY recommend Leia for all photography needs!! Whether it’s you and your spouse, or even the dogs, she’ll capture the perfect photos!
Montana + N., a year ago
Paulina Perrucci Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

Nothing inspires me more than capturing the love and romance that brought two people together. Getting those intimate emotions and moments that couples can treasure forever! I am a native Californian that loves to hop on a plane and shoot destination weddings in far off places. Achieving romantic and timeless images with natural light is my forte. My goal is to make from your entire experience from engagement to your wedding day all you dreamed and wished for. Please go to my website to read praise from past clients

Awarded Best of Zola
Paulina is an amazing photographer - we hired her for engagement and wedding photography! She is so pleasant to work with and is super friendly, which really helps to make us and our guests feel comfortable on the other side of the lens! This translates really well into the photos, as she is able to capture everyone naturally! On the day of our wedding, she was a great orchestrator as she gathered our guests and went through our group portraits efficiently and with the best light. Not only that, but as we (and some of our guests) are not sure how to pose, she was able to provide cues to make sure we were captured at our best angles!! She also made my husband and I feel extremely special, and made sure to make this day stress-free for us!!! She also processes her photos very quickly without any loss of quality - we received our sneak peeks the day after our wedding, our full wedding photos 1.5 months after our wedding, and our engagement photos 1 week after the shoot. I am absolutely in love with our photos (she made us look amazing!!), and we plan to print these to display over our home. Highly recommend hiring her for any of your photography needs!!!
Anna C., a year ago
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Shot By Alexandra Marie 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

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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Studio Vieren 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Costa Mesa, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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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The Hendrys 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

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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Brisa Stutte Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

Hello everyone and congratulations on your engagement. My name is Brisa Stutte and I am Bstutte Photos. Along side of my I have my husband, Mark, who helps me out during any event I work, as well as helping me set things up and to make sure everything is in order to help the day run smoothly. I photograph for many event from simple portrait sessions to Weddings! I tend to be the life saver at weddings, and I go to person to help my bride and groom with anything they may need help with. Please feel free to reach out to me! And I hope to be a part of your big day!

Absolutely the best!! Words cannot describe how much I loved my pictures and not to mention my fiancé and I enjoyed every second of our session with Brisa! She was very professional, and such a sweet person! I definitely recommend her and I will for sure be scheduling more sessions with her in the near future!
Karely M., 7 months ago
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Ella Truelove Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

Inspiration for my photography is rooted in my passion for nature, sunshine and capturing special moments in people’s lives. I focus on events such as weddings, engagements, proposals, portraits, and family sessions. I’ve been fortunate to call San Diego home and thankful I get to work with some wonderful clients, vendors and venues around Southern California. I’m excited to hear from you and create some beautiful images together!

We truly could not have asked for a better wedding and engagement photographer than Ella! She is so warm and friendly, which made us immediately feel comfortable and at our best. I was worried that I would feel awkward or my smile would be forced, but Ella totally put us at ease, encouraged us, and reassured us that our photos were beautiful. She is very open and excited about the client’s ideas and will give you several options while making professional recommendations, which was so helpful to us. During our wedding, she managed to remember all the specific details and requests we gave her, make everyone feel comfortable, get a huge variety of shots, and let us enjoy our day without being pushy or intrusive (like we have seen at other weddings). She has an amazing eye for lighting, composition and how to position people in a way that will look natural in the photo. We got married almost two years ago and we still have frequent conversations with our guests about how great of a job Ella did. We highly recommend her anytime you need a photographer!
Anya B., 14 days ago
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Pamela Hogan Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

As a wedding photographer, I bring an editorial perspective and effusive compassion to my work. I am a creative visionary, conceiving grand visions and bringing them to life with authenticity and bravery. I create images that take you right back to your special day, capturing the ephemeral nature of time and showing you in all your glorious light.

Pamela recently took my stepdaughter’s senior photos, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. From the start, Pamela was super easy to work with—she had great ideas and knew just where to take us to get some amazing shots. We went from the beach to some really cool spots in downtown Oceanside, and each location brought out a different side of my stepdaughter’s personality. Pamela made the whole experience fun and relaxed, which really helped her feel at ease in front of the camera. The photos came back so fast, and they’re absolutely fantastic! If you’re looking for a photographer who’s talented, creative, and just gets it, Pamela is your go-to. We’re thrilled with the photos and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thanks, Pamela, for making this such a memorable milestone for us!
Hannah, 19 days ago
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Maze Creates 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

Welcome! My name is Maisie but I also so by my nickname, Maze! I am a professional photographer based in San Diego, California! I have been in the wedding industry for 6+ years now - I am so proud of the work I create and the connections I form. To ensure I perform at my best, I only take on around 12 weddings a year. I truly cannot wait to meet you and answer any questions you may have.

I wanted to gatekeep cause she's the best photographer in San Diego and I don't want her to get too busy for me. LOL jk but Maze is seriously a pro yet she is so personable and she felt like an extra bridesmaid, coordinator, and friend on my wedding day vs just another wedding vendor. No one could figure out how to bustle my dress but maze stepped in and literalllyyyy saved my dress. She also fixed my eyelashes when my glue was coming off and made sure my hair was perfect in the photos. A woman of MANY talents! I will forever cherish our photos. As usual they turned out amazing and I could not picked a better photographer to capture our day. I am eternally grateful for you!
Jenny R., 6 months ago
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Hannah Madison Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA
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Hi! I'm Hannah, your So Cal (but traveling) elopement and intimate wedding photographer! I'm so glad you're here. My photography style is a documentary/natural photographer. This means I'm more about documenting your moments and helping you create genuine smiles/moments in photos, opposed to just posing you, i want you to dance and have fun, snuggle into your partner and get those intimate moments. (I'll of course help you figure out what to do with your hands, because lets me honest, even I don't know what to do with my hands in photos. Haha) I love traveling, I love adventure, and I love making friends out of my clients.

Hannah is definitely one of my preferred vendors. Her photos are beautiful and overall she was the most pleasant, fun and easy to work with photographer I have had! Couldn't refer her enough!
The Social Event Planner, a year ago
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Shannon Bryn Photo LLC 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

If it's your first time here, welcome! My name is Shannon Montgomery, and I am a California and travel photographer that specializes in traditional+timeless weddings and elopements. I am always up for a good hike, enjoy rainy overcast days, and will always stop to pet any dogs in reach! Working in the garden, getting to visit any possible farm animal (but especially cows), and walking barefoot make me happiest. I love seeing the beauty in things that have endured the test of time, seen across the challenges and storms, and still stand in their own kind of beauty today.

Shannon is phenomenal! As a planner, she is so easy to work with and so kind! She makes my couples feel comfortable in front of the camera and not only that, but the photos she takes are breathtaking. She is one of the kindest photographers out there with quality work to match! She will capture your day beautifully and it is always a joy to work with her.
Nicole Taylor Events, 5 months ago
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Shaun Baker Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

Shaun Baker is San Diego’s Premier Wedding Photographer. Shaun grew up studying film/television and the art of story telling. “I love people and I am fascinated by the way we interact. I love the stories that each of us carry around. That’s what makes us all great. I have a need to capture the individuals raw emotions and give it back in a beautiful way. “When the camera is in my hand, normalcy is the furthest thing from my mind. It is normal for me to be in a tree, on a rooftop, or laying on the ground during a wedding so I am always in the best position to get the most creative shot possible. I'm always striving to exceed expectations.

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Shaun is a fantastic photographer and a very patient, kind person. Our team often partners with him to cover events and he's always great to work with. His work quality is amazing, and he communicates well with other team members and vendors, which is key to a smooth event. We would happily work alongside him anytime, and you can't go wrong booking him.
Nick Powers Productions, 2 years ago
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James Korin Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

Hello Friends! I'm a wedding and portrait photographer based out of Long Beach, CA. Weddings are my absolute favorite type of photography and I love hearing about my couples love stories. My commitment to you is to provide with the best images of your life and a feeling that we are going to be friends for awhile. I will walk you through the whole process from start to finish and I'll make sure you take the time to enjoy your special day.

James Korin Photography is WONDERFUL. If you want your wedding day or other special event to run smoothly, be fun, and to capture the important details, look no further. James Korin Photography was recommended to me by a friend whose sister used them for her wedding day. The quality of the photos are awesome. A lot of photos nowadays are super contrasted or look like a preset threw up on them, but James Korin photos are timeless and beautiful — not trendy preset photos. Our wedding photos are beautiful! Thank you!
Lauren and D., 4 years ago
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Sheila Torres Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

I'm a destination wedding & elopement photographer. I was born and raised in Rhode Island but I spend most of my time on flights documenting beautiful love stories all over the world. As a child all, I can remember was carrying around one of those Fujifilm cameras and taking photos of family and friends. Fast forward to 2017, I decided to take my hobby of photography seriously. Here I am years later running my business full-time & I love what I do. Capturing the raw moments and being the one to capture memories that you will look back on years to come.

We loved Sheila! She was so much fun and our pictures came out perfect!!
Sara S., 2 months ago
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Fitz Carlile Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

The kind of work I do within the wedding photography genre is very distinct - every image stands on its own as a thoughtful composition as if from a cinematic art house film or high-end commercial/editorial shoot. My color grading is immediately identifiable and unique - developed through years of studying color theory - uncommon today in a sea of 'presets' that other photographers purchase on the internet for they have no knowledge of how to build their own. My compositions are often quirky, surprising, different. I always attempt to show a point of view that's uncommon and fascinating to the viewer.

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Love working with Fitz! Super talented guy, fun to work and provides an amazing client experience.
Robert, 4 years ago
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Valley Images Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

I have been photographing couples for nearly 10 years and have loved every minute of it. I have enjoyed following them through engagement, wedding, maternity and now family sessions. I have even become life long friends with some of them. I am a mother of 3 and have always loved art, and once I picked up my camera and found a way to tell others love stories, I knew I found what I was supposed to do.

We hired Michelle for our wedding and wow... where do I start?? Michelle and her assistant were INCREDIBLE! They were super friendly, thoughtful, funny, helpful and just made us feel incredible comfortable! My husband and I are shy people who do not like to be the center of attention and do not like to get our pictures taken, so we were both anxious about it. As soon as they started, we ended up actually having so much fun, laughing and having a great time getting our pictures taken! I have seen a few sneak peeks and am already in tears at how beautifully they turned out. I CANNOT wait to see how the others turned out! We will 100% be working with her again in the future! Thank you Michelle for the wonderful memories! Definitely do not hesitate and hire Valley Images Photography for your next event, you will not regret it!
Astrid, a year ago
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Jaymel Molina Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

Your wedding day is one of the most magical and memorable days of your life. Professional photography helps you capture the moments that make that day so special. Although a wedding is seen as a traditional rite of passage, it can be so much more. With Jaymel Molina Photography, you can preserve those memories in a variety of traditional and contemporary styles. Using state of the art equipment, artistic technique and impeccable attention to detail, our team works with you to make your special day one you will never forget.

While searching for a wedding photographer, we wanted not only someone who could take great pictures, but someone who could capture the style and emotion that was created on our day. Everytime we look at our wedding album, we feel so grateful to Jaymel for his art, his passion, and his talent in capturing those special moments. His photos are timeless, and his talent is second to none. Thank you Jaymel for all the amazing wedding photos!
Meredith & T., 4 years ago
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American Portra Weddings - By Nick & Rosie Gonzalez 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA
  • Offer

We are the only husband/wife photographer and planner duo in the Temecula Valley. We love to have a great time while creating our couple's wedding day. We are located in Temecula but travel around Southern Ca for weddings and events. Some of our favorite Southern CA destinations are La Jolla, Newport Beach, Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, and Big Bear. With Temecula being our home, we have a special place in our hearts for wine country weddings. No matter where you're celebrating, let's make it happen. Traveling & experiencing new adventures is our favorite part about what we do. Let's get to know each other!

Awarded Best of Zola
I have been working with Nick for a few years now. We have second shot & lead shot for each other and he has been my lead videographer for my business. I enjoy working with Nick tremendously! He is easy to work with, professional and I absolutely love his creative eye and the posing direction he offers clients. I have learned so much from him!
Allie Marion, 4 years ago
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Sienna Plus Josh 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

We are Sienna plus Josh, adventure elopement photographers [who also eloped!] in 2011 and we have been shooting weddings and adventuring ever since. We are here to help you navigate the path of forging your OWN path. Going the adventure elopement route is intimate, authentic, and empowering...with a day that is truly reflective of your relationship and defines the two of you! One of the best things about eloping is that you get to throw away the rule book and write your own. Whether that is spending your wedding day on a mountaintop in Oregon, among the waterfalls in Iceland, or the warm desert of California.

I have been lucky to style a few elopements Sienna Plus Josh have photographed. They are so kind and professional, always putting their nervous clients at ease- in the end creating an incredible gallery. Their work speaks for itself, but as someone who has met them personally they are a joy to hang out with as well.
Anne Timss, 3 years ago
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Michelle Lanning Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

An expert on wild and beautiful locations on the West Coast (California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii) I am a full time photographer with a passion for creating timeless and candid art about your life. I service all of Southern California, Northern California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii regularly, and will travel anywhere you want me to go to document your love!

We have had the pleasure of working with Michelle a few times now and each time she delivers a stunning and quality product. She is punctual, a clear communicator, and flexible in a dynamic outdoor space. We appreciate her professionalism and obvious love for her craft. She puts our couples at ease and is a breeze to work with. Thanks Michelle!
Ojai Labyrinth, 7 months ago
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Lani's Vision Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

I'm not a regular photographer, I'm a cool photographer. Telling stories all up and down the coast of California. This girl (me), is a bomb mom of two trying to teach them to do what they love. As for me, that's telling your story. I've always loved the thought of traveling, observing and telling others stories. That's where you come to play. What's your story? Are you marrying your high school sweetheart? Are you traveling to your favorite place in the world to express your love? Is it just going to be you two? Do you both have a big family? Let me know. I'm here for it!

Awarded Best of Zola
Lani has done a numerous amount of shoots for us but the most special was our wedding pictures. She really captured all the love that was in the air that day. So blessed to be able to look back at all the photos and be taken back to our special day. Her style is AMAZINNNGGG. She's super sweet, has clear communication, answers any questions you have, and is very good at keeping you updated on your albums. Thanks lani for all the beautiful work you've done for us.
Joana + M., a year ago
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Shutter & Sound 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

Hi! Courtney here (that's me on the left!). Shutter and Sound is the brainchild of renowned wedding videographer Ryan Geldermann. Ryan began his wedding videography career in 2010 in Los Angeles and quickly became recognized as one of the top videographers in the U.S.. After relocating to DC and still receiving countless inquiries from all corners of the country, Ryan decided to recruit and train a few talented friends so he could continue offering the quality wedding videography he’s known for in SoCal and eventually over 10 cities. Shutter and Sound is a very small group of filmmakers dedicated to turning your big day into a work of art.

My husband and I loved working with Shutter and Sound for our wedding!! They went above and beyond when capturing our venue and all the special moments throughout our wedding day. The videographers were very personable and easy to work with, and were confident in their vision. All of the deliverables came even sooner than we were expecting which was a nice surprise, and I've watched our videos sooo many times since we got them back. Truly a great experience! I'd recommend Shutter and Sound to anyone looking for quality footage that really tells a story. :)
Alanna A., 4 months ago
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Butterfly Photography NNY 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

Hello and welcome to my page. I am so thrilled you are here. I am a story- telling photographer located in the 1000 islands New York. I photograph weddings in Alexandria Bay, Clayton, cape Vincent, Chamount, Sackets Harbor and Watertown

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As a New York State Certified Wedding Officiant I have had the pleasure to work with Butterfly Photography on a number of occasions and have found her to be an asset to her profession. The wedding day is always stressful for the couple but as I have seen working with this photographer has been easy and very professional. Her products are fantastic and she is always able to come up with supper ideas for special photos.
Hon. Rev. Roger K Duvall, 2 years ago
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Addi Miller Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

Welcome, and thank you for considering Addi Miller Photography for your special day. I'm Addi a wedding photographer based in Temecula area, serving San Diego, Palm Springs, Riverside, OC and Los Angeles. I offer a variety of packages tailored to meet your needs, from intimate elopements to grand celebrations. Each package includes pre-wedding consultation, full day coverage, and a beautifully curated online gallery. Detailed pricing and package information are available upon request. Let's connect and discuss your vision for your wedding day. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you and create custom collection of memories.

She's wonderful and We love Our Wedding Pictures. She's great and details. .just her. She's nice too.love her prices too. The best photo
Judy and S., 3 years ago
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John Schnack Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,995
  • Serves Costa Mesa, CA

Even under normal circumstances, planning a wedding can be a challenge. But in our current environment, it can be downright overwhelming! That’s why it’s important to choose a wedding photographer who can not only capture moments you’ll remember forever, but one who can also help you navigate the uncertainty you may be feeling. I want to be your trusted partner in this process. Whether you’re pivoting to an elopement or smaller ceremony, or if you’re forging ahead with a larger celebration, you’ll receive the same white-glove service that is a lynchpin of John Schnack Photography. We’re all in this together, and I’m here to help you!

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John is second to none.. His attention to detail is like nothing we have ever experienced. We did not have to worry or think about a thing with John. I am so grateful to have had him at our intimate family wedding, he feels like part of the family and made us so comfortable while capturing our most intimate moments. I have used John for so many engagements over the years and look forward to many more. His professionalism and artistry simply cannot be matched.
Lisa and N., 4 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Costa Mesa, CA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Costa Mesa, CA?

A Costa Mesa, CA wedding photographer ranges from $200 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?

94% of photographers in Costa Mesa, 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 Costa Mesa, 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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