The Best Wedding Photographers in Goleta, CA

The Best Wedding Photographers in Goleta, CA

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1000+ Wedding Photographers in Goleta, CA

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AR Treasures Photography 

5.0

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

Hi :) I have a background in social work so am used to walking into all kinds of situations and interacting with all sorts of people. I now have my dream job as a wedding photographer where I get to capture people's very best moments!!! Not only do I love capturing those candid moments but I also enjoy guiding loved ones through interacting together to come up with more natural moments to capture actual good times! To help the day run as smoothly as possible we also send out a wedding photography survey going over times and shot details to make sure we are on the same page ahead of time, with wanted poses on this list as well.

Awarded Best of Zola
They were great to work with. They went above an beyond what we expected. LOVE,LOVE the photos. You will not regret hiring them. I will be using them in the future for sure.
Jessie and A., 3 years ago
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OurWeddingPhotoVideo 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,495
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

We do Photo+Video Teams primarily - see more team samples on our "Videographers" page on Zola! I love "storytelling" in shooting and creative editing - creating not just a photo/video record, but adding sparkle, brightness and engaging polish to edits, design elements, fx and dialog/music mixing to build a more grand and exciting "mood" and story. It's great being part of "The Best Day Ever!" for most couples, along with learning and exploring new events, supporting my client's excitement and creativity and energy ;)

Awarded Best of Zola
Jeff was super easy to work with, we just had a few video calls before the big day. During our wedding he and his team captured the full ceremony and reception videos as we'd asked, including all the details and kind words that friends had for us. I was really happy with the final product and thought it was documentary worthy to share with relatives overseas who couldnt make it in person.
Phoebe, 2 years ago
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DeGroot Film Co. 

5.0

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

WE ARE KATIE & DEVIN. We're in love & we shoot other people in love. It's hard to call just one place home. We're born and raised in Wisconsin, but there are pieces of our hearts in both Colorado and California, the two places where we have traveled the most together. We specialize in couples who are madly in love and who have a sense of humor. We prefer to tell your story, rather than make another generic love story. We want to capture raw emotions. We want you to giggle and we want you to dance.

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Couldn’t recommend Katie + Devin DeGroot enough. My fiance (now husband) surprised me and found Katie to shoot our surprise engagement and the photos captured how we were feeling and the excitement of our whole family. She was so professional (and hid in plain site so well!), we knew it was a no-brainer to ask her to shoot our engagement + wedding. We aren’t used to having our photo taken but Katie made us feel comfortable and went with the flow, even when our dog was being crazy :) Leading up to the wedding, the communication from the DeGroot team was clear and friendly. The online portal was easy to navigate with our invoices, contracts, and even Questionnaires that allowed us to organize which photos we wanted / where, etc. Due to COVID, we had to adjust our wedding twice: once with moving the date and once with the location to an entirely different city. I was fearful to tell our vendors but Katie couldn't have handled the switch any better than she did. This put us at ease and gave us one less thing to worry about. She worked with our Wedding Coordinator to finalize details, times, etc.. Day of, Katie + Devin were a dream team. Working with so many personalities of our friends and family is no easy feat but they worked as if they could read my mind. Their associate was professional and a great sport, working in the cold November air to shoot photos after the ceremony! They knew when /where to be and how to capture the day flawlessly and were a great team to work with! Thank you, thank you, thank you DeGroot team! 110% recommended!
Demri & E., 4 years ago
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Simple Joie Photography 

5.0

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

Based in the PNW, I'm a seasoned photographer with 17+ years crafting love stories through weddings and portraits. Originally from the Bay Area, I've transplanted my roots here but am still drawn back to California often. Photography is my enduring passion, evolving from a creative background in design. Clients cherish the candid moments I freeze in time and value my patience. What sets me apart is not just technical expertise but a personalized boutique experience, from choosing me as your photographer to saying "I do." Immerse yourself in the art of storytelling through my lens, turning your wedding day dreams into timeless memories.

I booked Joie because of her beautiful images but when we started to see images of her creations with flatlays on her Instagram, we couldn't wait for our wedding day! She asked me to gather the details I would need for the day prior to the wedding day and my bridesmaids and I were so impressed by her when she showed up with her little kit and just got to working. I love love love love (too many loves to count) my wedding photos and I can't help but think that I was so lucky when I snatched her as my photographer! Joie was such a pleasure to work with from our engagements to the helping us with timeline building and giving us ideas for what to plan for and of course our wedding day! I can't express in words how grateful I am to have had her hold my hand through the process.
Lili, 11 days ago
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Ella Truelove Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

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!

Ella was such a pleasure to work with as our engagement and wedding photographer! She was extremely communicative/responsive, kind and warm and made us feel comfortable. Her pricing is reasonable and photos were delivered in a timely manner and are gorgeous! We couldn't recommend her enough!
Pamela T., 3 months ago
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The Iris Image 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

Hi there! We are Cassie and Arthur West, the artists behind The Iris Image. Our passion is chasing captivating and romantic love stories around the globe. Through the art of photography and filmmaking, our forté is bringing your visions and dreams to life. We love people and we love getting to share these incredibly special life moments with our clients. Expressing our creativity in these moments sets our souls on fire and inspires us to bring to life art our client’s will cherish forever. Something that started as a hobby has turned into a dream career and each wedding day we share with an amazing couple is truly treasured!

Awarded Best of Zola
I had Cassie and Aurthur for both our welcome party and our wedding and they were truly amazing! They understood our vision and what we were looking for in the overall vibe of both events. We got our sneak peek in less than a week and I can’t wait to get our video and all our pictures back! I want to have another event just to hire them again:)
Hailey N., a year ago
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Rebecca Milam Photography 

5.0

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

Hi!! I am a momma, wife and full time wedding photographer! I absolutely love love and I am always beyond thankful to get to document your most special days! I am passionate about people and I work very hard to make sure every person I cross paths with feels loved, valued and I will always be the one to hype you up from behind the camera!

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I wanted to have a fun, easy wedding day and beautiful photos to commemorate all of the time with our loved ones. Rebecca was timely, communicative, kind, and well-humored. She rolled with the punches when our wedding party went rogue, and helped to make the most of the time we contracted her for. She was so fast with our photo sneak peeks, and we can’t wait to see more of the photos and get prints of them for our house! Do yourself a favor, hire Rebecca to help make your wedding feel chill and fun, and to take photos that feel genuine and lovely.
Hattie R., a year ago
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Kimberly Crook Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

As a hopeless romantic myself, I am obsessed with capturing the candid, genuine, joy-filled moments of two lovers lost in each other. It's truly so special to have these images you can look back on and feel for years to come. I am a Salt Lake City based photographer, but I love to travel to my couples! This world is so big and beautiful, and I enjoy every chance I get to capture love in new, stunning places

Awarded Best of Zola
I have used Kimberly for 2 weddings that I shot and had her for a second shooter. She is so easy to work with and the quality of her service is amazing! Her communication is fabulous! A lot easier to work with than a lot of photographers I’ve had for second shooters!
Maddi Diaz, a year ago
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The Luke Films 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

At The Luke Films. Since our inception in 2016, we've been dedicated to capturing the magic of weddings in a unique, dynamic, and fun way. We believe that every moment of your special day deserves to be celebrated and preserved with utmost care and creativity. We have covered more than 200 weddings.

We could not recommend Lucas enough to book as your videographer/photographer. He is SO talented, easy to work with and quite honestly blew our expectations. He made us feel so special, went above and beyond to capture our day and the quality of work is really amazing. It’s something we’ve rewatched, shared, and have received loads of compliments from. Book him!!!!!
Deborah G., 10 months ago
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Snapped Studios 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

photos and film hold such a huge place in our hearts. if you're here, you're probably looking to preserve some really special life moments. we'd love to create some magic with you! we're local to West Chester, PA, but we follow love worldwide. our goal is to to capture your unique love and leave you with memories that you'll cherish forever. if you'd like to chat about your vision, please reach out!

I could not recommend Snapped enough! Jill and Tom were so easy to work with. I was really nervous about being awkward during our pictures but they made everything so easy and comfortable. The pictures really fit the vibe of our wedding and they caught so many beautiful moments that made it easy to relive our special day. Their editing was gorgeous and were they were just so kind throughout the whole process.
Colleen and B., 5 years ago
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Rebecca y Las Otras 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

I am a documentary wedding photographer -- I'm all about capturing real moments. In my photographs, I’m always shooting with an eye for color, light, and dynamic shadows. I integrate these technical aspects with my background in film, literature and storytelling so with every wedding, I create a series of documentary photos that recreates the authentic narrative of a day. I’m always chasing the candid, the emotional, even the un-noticed everyday details; things that make you do a double take, little moments that make your heart swell.

Awarded Best of Zola
We approached Rebecca for her photojournalistic photography, something we explicitly wanted in our wedding because we wanted those natural moments captured without looking awkward, and she astonished us by capturing so many sentimental and hilarious parts throughout our wedding. From framing to editing, the photos turned out fantastic and we love them so much! You can see raw emotion, joy, and amazement throughout them. She truly captured the feelings of the day without making us feel overly posed and orchestrated; she made it all feel natural and sometimes even seemed to disappear out of sight (although the photos prove she was there all along). She truly is an artist! We also appreciated Rebecca and Stephanie getting onto the dance floor and grooving with us while capturing hilarious moments. We highly recommend Rebecca if you want authentic, beautiful photos from someone who understands how to include cultural and personal values in your special event!
Phi & A., 2 years ago
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Southern & Grace Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

Hi! I'm Ashley, a traveling wedding photographer based in the DMV area. As a traveling wedding photographer, I'm always on the move, ready to embark on new adventures and document love in the most breathtaking locations. From adventorous elopements to grand celebrations in majestic venues, I thrive on capturing the unique essence of each couple's journey. I believe that photography is more than just taking photos; it's about freezing moments in time, preserving the raw emotions and genuine connections that make weddings so special. My goal is to craft a visual narrative that reflects your personalities, your love, and the beauty of your day.

From the beginning we knew Ashley was going to be an amazing photographer. Her collection of work is absolutely beautiful. She would reply to our questions quickly and with in-depth answers. She is super helpful, organized, and just an overall joyous presence, especially on the day of the wedding. She really took our vision for how we wanted our wedding to be captured and made it into pieces of art that we will cherish for the rest of our lives.
Taryn and T., a year ago
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Lori Mae Artistry 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

Hey there! I'm Lori, your go-to wedding photographer extraordinaire in sunny Southern California. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in capturing vibrant, bold moments infused with raw emotion. I thrive on kick-ass clients like you who trust me to run wild with creativity. Let's embark on this wonderful journey together, creating vibrant snapshots of your love story, one moment at a time.

Awarded Best of Zola
We originally hired another photographer, but she was no longer available for our wedding, but she helped us find Lori. I am so grateful for this! Lori was amazing for both our Engagement Session and Wedding! She did an amazing job with the photos and lighting, and carried out our vision. Communication was great, and she delivered the photos in a timely matter. The second photographer was amazing as well! I will definitely book Lori again for future photo sessions.
Kirsten and D., 9 months ago
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Double Coast 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

I'm Sandra. I’m drawn to photos that trigger a memory. I’m constantly trying to create work that takes you back to the most beautiful moments of your life - big or small. Photos that remind you how little they were. How handsome he looked. How perfect the sun felt and how warm those cuddles were. I want to help you remember how it all felt.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Double Coast was fun and easy. My fiance wasn't stoked about having professional photos taken and thought things would be awkward and posed. Not with Sandra! She was relaxed and really good about catching the "in-between" moments where our personalities were revealed. She's also so prompt with sending a batch of preview photos that are gorgeous. Her style is intimate and timeless and we will definitely treasure her work forever.
Becky B., 2 years ago
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Cristina G Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

We are Cristina & Constantin - image makers, globe trotters, architecture fiends. Love, fashion and art drive and inspire our work. We split our time between our home base of Chicago and the cherished landscapes of our childhood in Europe, offering local (no travel costs) photo collections for select Euro and US locations.

Awarded Best of Zola
Cristina is too wonderful for words! She is an absolute joy to work with and her photos are beyond stunning. Neither my husband nor I have any idea what we’re doing in front of a camera, and Cristina could not have been kinder or more patient with us during both our engagement photos and wedding day. We brought along our dog for our engagement photos, and Cristina never batted an eye during his less-than-cooperative moments. She made the engagement photo session a complete breeze and so much fun from start to finish. Her partner, Constantin, joined for the wedding day, and they made the most incredible photography duo. They captured all the important moments and ensured that we got every last photo we wanted. They also handled corralling everyone for large family photos in an extremely timely and orderly fashion. They’re both so lovely, fun to work with, and take the most incredibly beautiful photos! I could not recommend Cristina (and Constantin!) more highly.
Shoshana G., 3 years ago
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Taylor Made Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,222
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

At Taylor Made Photography, we don't just capture images—we create unforgettable experiences. Based in the vibrant heart of Las Vegas, our passion is turning your special moments into timeless stories. Whether it's an adventurous elopement in the Valley of Fire, a laid-back wedding at the Little White Chapel, or an intimate engagement session in the Downtown Las Vegas Arts District, we’re here to make every moment count.

We hired Heather to take photographs of our vow renewal for our tenth wedding anniversary. Heather was outstanding from the minute I contacted her. She was always available to answer questions, happily recommended other vendors and even picked up champagne, doughnuts and sparklers for our day. We are not the kind of people that like to be photographed so once the day drew closer we started to get slightly nervous but we didn’t need to be. Heather was great at making us feel comfortable, we laughed so much! Heather was also amazing with our two young daughters. We had the most amazing experience, we are still waiting for our full set of pictures but the sneak peaks were absolutely beautiful so had to come on and leave a review. Thank you Heather x
Sarah A., 2 months ago
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Sierra Dawn Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

Hey I’m Sierra! You are here for a REASON. I am a Colorado/California based natural light photographer, specializing in big weddings + intimate elopements. Capturing love while getting to tell your remarkable, unique story is the best most special honor. Believe me it is more than just a job to me it is how I am choosing to spend the BEST years of my life and I want to spend them with you! Let’s have fun, let’s be vulnerable, let’s have the best time of our lives while you run around with your hearts on your sleeves. Why? Because we only get to tell this story once so let’s make it the best one ever written.

Our wedding was our third time working with Sierra and Jullian (Youphoria Films), and yet again, they exceeded our expectations. I used Sierra for my wedding gift Boudoir photos, we used her for our Elopement event (35 people) and we just used them for our Black Tie Wedding (80 people). They are such a supported and enthusiastic team, while also being extremely calm and composed the entire time. We never once worried about their performance as they are always professional, communicative, and just overall fantastic. We have loved our photos and videos, and will always recommend them to our friends and family! Get yourself a crew who feels like friends, because that is what they do and it makes the world of a difference!
Noelle C., 4 months ago
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Caitlin Davis Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

We are Caitlin and Dejan (pronounced Dayin), we met each other in high school and we’ve been together ever since (time flies when you’re having fun!). Photography is something that we both have always had a passion for, and it wasn’t until we started to plan our own wedding that we realized we wanted to turn our passion into a career. Aside from photography, we love to spend time with our two dogs, Stella and Blaire. They are Australian Shepherds with HUGE personalities, and they are a big part of our lives. We are excited to start this journey and we can’t wait to become friends with you during it!

Awarded Best of Zola
Katie and Dejan were the best photographers we could’ve asked for! Our engagement photos and wedding photos turned out beautifully! They were timeless, light, and full of joy! We will look back on them for so many years so come and always remember our beautiful day! I have received so many compliments from others on our photos and many saying they wish their wedding photos looked as great as ours! They were so responsive via email and text message leading up to our wedding, answered all of our questions, and helped our wedding day flow so smoothly without making us feel rushed! We highly recommend using them as your wedding photographers!!
Emma G., 2 years ago
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Cecilia Proskauer Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

I’m Cecilia, a photographer, entrepreneur, and creator. For me, photography is more than just my job, it’s a central part of who I am. Since I was a kid I’ve felt the need to document life as I see it, to capture beautiful moments that last. I am so in love with this art form in every sense. It brings me such joy and fulfillment to be able to document people’s stories and bring them to life through my lens. At the end of the day, I do this job out of love. Love for people, the earth, and connection. I want to capture who you are as people. Your energy and vibrancy are at the heart of what I do and I wouldn’t trade that for anything.

Awarded Best of Zola
Cecelia is everything you want in a wedding photographer - professional, creative, approachable, chill, and very intuitive as to reading you and your partner while taking photos. With natural direction, she let us be in the moment and captured the magic of just us being us. She made us feel very comfortable and our photos did not feel posed or forced, she was amazing at giving direction for a pose and letting us sink into it, capturing a lot of natural candid in-between moments - which is what I was wanting! She has a genuine light about her and puts so much heart into her work, and it shows. We met Cecelia through Instagram and had her take our styled engagement photos. She was very communicative beforehand and was responsive to my personal vision for the photos. She helped with wardrobe choices, met us on location, was a joy to be around. She also delivered our photo gallery in a very timely fashion. Oh and the photos - WE. WERE. BLOWN. AWAY. They were everything we wanted, and her edits were perfection - not too much, and still captured what the light looked like that evening. We are so glad Cecelia was able to capture these unforgettable moments in our life, we can’t thank her enough!
Madeline, 3 years ago
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HER Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

Texas wedding and elopement photographer for the adventurous and wildly in love couples. My name is Hope and I am here to capture your once in a lifetime ceremonies, adventurous elopements, gentle kisses and romantic portraits.

I found Hope through a DFW Brides Facebook forum and could not be more grateful (and lucky) to have been recommended a honest, kind, compassionate, and talented photographer. It’s scary when working with photographers for the first time but she made the entire process so secure and easy. She responded timely to my submission, showed up on time and communicated each shot with my husband and our family and captured our perfect moments to perfection. The photos were so good in fact that my SIL made a wedding album made of ONLY the pictures- that’s how well her photos told the story of our wedding day. Highly recommend (and I do to all my coworkers planning a wedding). Life
Christina W., 3 years ago
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Kayla Cayemitte Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

Documenting weddings by capturing the effortless love and beautiful nature that exists in the same space. Photographing joy-filled weddings in a natural yet bright and vibrant style to bring candid and editorial moments to life. A calming, excited presence on your wedding day to cheer you on through all of your planning and tear-jerking moments. Prioritizing your experience in the moment while capturing all the moments in between. My style is natural, organic, and colorful with an editorial flare that aims to capture authentic human connection and the natural environment around you.

Kayla was amazing to work with and I would have her by my side 100x over again. She knows what is expected and goes above and beyond…often reading my mind about what is needed before I had to ask. She is kind, personable, and easy to communicate with. I knew I could count on her!
Kaitlyn Carter, a year ago
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Moira Grace Photography 

5.0

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

Hello Friends, my name is Moira and I'm a professional portrait and wedding photographer based in Raleigh, North Carolina although I'm available for travel and love meeting new people everywhere! I'm super passionate about what I do and love creating and capturing genuine, candid, and timeless moments. I'm there to capture the joy, laughter, beauty, and raw emotion of your wedding day. I love it when my couples are able to get comfortable enough with me to go with the flow and enjoy themselves.

Awarded Best of Zola
Moira is so fun to work with! She is attentive, thorough, and knows how to get the best shots! We loved all the poses she suggested and are in love with her style of photography!
Madison M., 2 years ago
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Rachel Stenger Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,550
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

I dropped out of college to pursue photography back in 2014 and haven't looked back since. I'm an introvert at heart, but I come alive when I'm photographing what I love. I enjoy sipping coffee, exploring new places, board games, and creative projects.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were immediately drawn to Rachel Stenger's photography style and tone. We loved her slightly moody yet crisp vibe. It was evident that she was able to capture the true energy of the people she photographed and that's a special skill. We immediately contacted her to capture our wedding that was scheduled for June 2020. As we got closer to the date and the likelihood of the wedding needing to evolve was growing, Rachel was accessible, supportive, and understanding. She was able to capture our small intimate ceremony on our original date and it was beautiful. We were so happy with her work and her personable energy that we asked her to capture our wedding celebration that happened a year later. Rachel and Zeb, another photographer that she works with, were such a delight while they captured our June 2021 wedding. It was effortless, it felt like they were our friends attending the wedding who happened to be taking photos. They captured all the lovely candid and quirky moments while also capturing the magical staged shots. We highly recommend working with Rachel Stenger, her work is a perfect blend of artistic and realistic. Rachel and Zeb captured moments that will continue to bring a smile to our faces as the years go by. Thank you!
Heidi and F., 3 years ago
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Wild Rose Photo Studio 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

I started photography in high school and haven’t stopped since! 13 years later and I’ve crafted my passion to my full time business. I love capturing people in love, portrait sessions, and surprise proposals! I'm born and raised in Austin, Texas- so you'll often see me photographing around town. But I travel to Colorado often and California as well! Passport ready.

Awarded Best of Zola
Andrea has done so many photoshoots for me! She's captured family photos, photos of my salon, headshots of the team at work, group shoots, and even creative shoots for our services that we offer. She is so incredibly professional, attentive to detail, and such a pleasure to work with! She has great ideas and I am always so impressed with the finished product.
Shelby T., 2 years ago
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Kali G. Photography 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

I'm a photographer, duh. But I'm also a wife and mother & that's what I pride myself on the most. Being creative sparks something inside of me that brings me pure joy. Finding happiness in everyday things changed my life. I love love. I'm a hopeless romantic who needs to help others display their love in the most beautiful and creative ways. I'm always down to get funky and try new things. I love helping you bring your visions to life. Have a Pinterest board? Send me that, baby! I'm a fun, outgoing, talkative girl who wants to help you every step of the way, in the most stress free ways possible. Let's get you married, loves!

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Kali is amazing!! My husband and I were both nervous for our first photoshoot (which was our engagement session) but she was so relaxed & laid back she easily helped us get over that feeling. We thought we were going to look awkward in our photos but her prompts/poses made for outstanding photos. At our wedding she captured so many meaningful candid pictures as well as posed photos. These memories will last forever! Her editing work is truly wonderful too, I don’t know what she does it but it’s magic. She is someone you can put all of your faith in to capture the best memories from your special event.
Morgan D., 3 years ago
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Forevermore by Nancy 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

Hey, hi, hello! My name is Nancy Chhin, I’m a wedding and elopement photographer based in Portland, Oregon. I grew up in Southern California, I visited Oregon once and fell in love! I’m totally a kid at heart, so much so that I still have a giant stuffed shark on my bed and my favorite food will forever be cheesy fries. I’m the type of person that will say hello to every dog I meet on the street and freak out when I see a dog hanging their head out of their persons car or when I see cows grazing while driving down the backroads. I'm a huge lover of the outdoors and quiet mornings with a huge cup of coffee and reading on the balcony.

Forevermore by Nancy was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From the start, their communication was quick, dependable, and extremely organized - making the planning process a breeze. On the day of, they made taking pictures easy and took off any pressure, allowing us to just enjoy the moment. The quality of their work is truly stunning, with gorgeous, fun photos that captured all the special details. They were so kind and fun to work with throughout the entire process. We couldn't be happier with Forevermore by Nancy and highly recommend them to any couple looking for high-quality, helpful wedding photography.
Chelsea S., 12 days ago
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Sara Brady Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

Hi! My name is Sara. The last couple years of my photography career has allowed me to travel to new places which I have always wanted to do. Photography has allowed me to travel to Georgia, Florida, Missouri, Kentucky, Virgina, Connecticut Louisiana, and in July will be Oregon, and January 2025 will be Washington. I have been professionally doing photography for 3+ years. Somedays it doesn’t feel real I get to travel & meet all of you amazing people & capture all of these special moments for you. I never take it for granted. I love capturing all of the details, candid’s and the in between during your wedding day.

Sara did a great job capturing our special day. She delivered the photos on time and we loved them! Would hire her again!
Iván H., 11 days ago
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Kathleen Baker Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $8,997
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees
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I like to think of myself as a lil bit southern, lil bit punk, and a whole lotta rock-n-roll. I’m a PBR lover, hardcore show corner dweller, disco ball queen. You’re going to hear me say, “hell yeah, brother” more than twice, Dale Earnhardt is an icon, and Dolly Parton is royalty. You'll love me if you're a little trashy, always classy, badass, sometimes chic, forever romantic. Unwedding, editorial, nontraditional, offbeat, colorful, joyful, film-inspired, and disco vibes always. If you like, I'll wear a rainbow suit, I'll definitely dance with your mom, and I will always be a champion for you and your lover.

Kathleen is not only an incredible artist but an incredible person. She is incredibly thoughtful and has an amazing eye for documenting her couples in a unique and creative perspective. Kathleen is a delight to work with and her couples absolutely love her. Not only for the art she creates, but her couples know they will have the best time working with her. Kathleen makes you feel like an instant friend, and it's because you are! I absolutely recommend Kathleen.
Amanda Owen Photography, a year ago
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Nichole Babiez Photography 

5.0

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

I am a midwesterner, born and raised in the burbs north of Chicago who strives to capture moments that are gone in a second, impossible to reproduce, but with the help of an artist touch, can last a lifetime. I'm here to connect with you, listen to you, create with you, and provide a stress-free, comfortable atmosphere from start to finish. 3 things about myself, I have 3 dogs (yes, its crazy LOL), I am in loveee with Target, and coffee and mango froyo are my love languages.

Nichole is the best choice you can make for photography for your wedding day! She has a special ability to make all of her couples feel amazing. We love how our gallery came out and she did an amazing job getting pictures without them feeling forced or awkward. We had so much fun having her capture our day. Throughout the planning process, she was always available for a phone call and responsive via email to our questions. Thank you Nichole for everything, you are the best!
Meghan F., 3 months ago
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Katie Griff Photo 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

I’m so glad you’re here. Really. My name is Katie Griffith, I’m 25 years old, living in the gorgeous mountains of Utah. Although it gets so cold and snowy here, you really can’t beat the Utah outdoors. The mountains feel like my second home. Ive been married to my best friend for over 3 years now, and our lil pack consists of our baby girl and our Golden Retriever. These three are my whole world! Honestly, I never knew this level of happiness existed before they came into my life. Ive been photographing weddings and elopements for 5+ years now, and I love what I do! I couldn't imagine doing anything else! This is truly my dream job.

We had 3 wedding location changes and our engagement pictures and wedding were all delayed due to COVID, however Katie was a rockstar and super flexible with all these changes. She rolled with the punches and stayed on top of everything with us by communicating on a regular basis while also giving us our space/time to figure things out during pandemic and unforeseen future. So far we were only able to have our engagement pictures in Utah (which were amazing and was our where our cancelled wedding was to take place). The pictures turned out beautiful, very candid which we love and she made us look great! As of now we are still planning for late summer/fall 2021 wedding and so looking forward to working with Katie again and seeing more of her amazing work! She is highly recommended within the Utah area and as a destination photographer.
Alexa & M., 4 years ago
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Lizzie Baker Photo 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

Hi - I'm Lizzie! I am a story teller and professional hype woman who is dedicated to preserving your legacy through imagery. It is a privilege being trusted to photograph your wedding and it is not a responsibility that I accept lightly. I truly believe that the only things left after your wedding day are the photos and the marriage. Every couple has a unique story. I take the time to get to know my clients so that I can capture their wedding day in an honest and personalized way. I will work side-by-side with your wedding planner in order to create a custom, photo-friendly timeline that will ensure that my team captures every moment.

I spent a lot of time deliberating which photographer to choose. Lizzie Baker’s work really stood out. Her photography is truly a work of art and the passion comes across not only in her pictures but in how she engages with you end to end. Lizzie was one of my favorite vendors to work with and she truly made our wedding day better. We are delighted with how she captured our wedding, the scenery, and all the details and moments that you want to be able to look back on. Lizzie was always one step ahead of the program which was a huge benefit. She had great ideas for shots and her approach and personality kept us at ease during the planning process and throughout wedding day. Lizzie is not just an amazing photographer - she really is your hype woman, wedding day extraordinaire, and someone you will be happy to have at your side. People say you spend a significant amount of time with your photographer which proved to be true! We are so glad it was with Lizzie.
Rachel, 4 months ago
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Emilee Meador Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,295
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

I love a good love story. There’s nothing I enjoy more than photographing the kind of love that sets the soul on fire. Or capturing the excitement that comes from saying ‘yes’ to forever with your best friend. I’m empowered by the couples who are passionate about life but don’t take it too seriously. The ones who crave adventure and aren’t afraid to blaze their own trail. Who value connection and intentional conversation while making the time and space in their relationship to grow in love and as individuals.

If your looking for a laid back, caring, passionate photographer, Emilee is YOUR GIRL! Her talent is unmatched and photographs completely represent who she is as a person and professional. We cant say enough amazing things about her:)
BKreativ Films, 3 years ago
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Lili B’s Photography 

5.0

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

Hey there, I'm Lili. I have been capturing love stories for the past 8 years. I started out taking friend's and family's senior and family pictures, and eventually that love for photographing turned into documenting wedding days. I'm all about you being yourself and capturing what makes you, you. The quirky, fun, teasing, and weird love that you have. I will be your professional hype woman, third-wheel, dress buttoner, pocket square folder, tear wiper, and everything in between.

We cannot stop raving about our wedding photos—all thanks to Lili and her team! As a wedding planner myself, I’ve worked with many photographers, but none I’d recommend more than Lili. I was a COVID bride, so working with such a charming, bubbly, and professional photographer was a dream! She handled our day (and our lively bridal party) PERFECTLY. We loved working with Lili and can’t wait for our next shoot!
Hannah + E., 4 years ago
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Sufia Huq Portraits 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

I’m a Sunshine State native, a Pisces, and a lover of the outdoors. Photography is my favorite way to connect with people. The ability to freeze a memory to look back on for years at a time is what kept me wanting more. I am forever in awe that taking photos allows me to create art, while also giving people stories to reflect on down the line.

Awarded Best of Zola
We found Sufia through a recommendation from another Central Florida photographer, and we're so glad that we crossed paths with her! We booked her for our small wedding in March of 2021, and shortly after that booking we had engagement photos done. She had perfect recommendations for locations that would fit us, and was also so sweet and patient with our pup that we brought along for the morning too. Even in the super humid Florida weather, we had a great time doing our session and we loved the pictures- They're hanging in our house now! Once our wedding rolled around, Sufia and her partner for the day were lovely to work with- My husband and I are both pretty introverted, but they made the environment relaxing and fun. Sufia found ways to inject little pieces of our life into the final photos, which is so special to get to look back on- Even managing to get in some fun pictures with our very young nieces and nephews, which is no small feat with so many personalities in play. I loved our experiences so much, and actually booked her again just this month for some couple photos to commemorate a personal event. Of course the logistical things are important- she's prompt, professional, and the quality of her work is wonderful- but on top of that, she's simply a great individual with a warm, kind energy, and a genuine desire to gift others with memories of their most special days. If you have the opportunity to work with her, do it!
Carina A., 3 years ago
Alice Tran Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

I am so Happy you are here! My name is Alice and I am a portrait and wedding photographer based in Northern Virginia - Maryland - Washington D.C. areas. To me, it has been a privilege to be able to connect with everyone that I had a chance to photograph. My goal is to capture those raw, honest, and authentic emotions so that twenty years from now, you can look back on these photos and still remember exactly how that moment felt. I hope we share the same goal and that I am the photographer you are looking for.

Choosing Alice Tran as our wedding photographer was one of our best decisions. Her talent for capturing emotions in every shot, blending candid moments with poses, captured the emotions and love of our day. Alice's professionalism and warmth were evident throughout our interactions. She seamlessly navigated our wedding day, capturing intimate moments without intrusion. From her timely delivery of edited images to the thoughtful packaging, every detail was impeccable. Alice's genuine passion for her craft shines through in her work. Her artistry has given us a timeless collection of photographs we'll cherish forever. If you're seeking a photographer who exceeds expectations and becomes a cherished part of your wedding journey, Alice Tran is the perfect choice.
Marissa, 7 months ago
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Dahren Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

I'm Olga, a Florida photographer who delivers full photography services. My specialty is working with couples, specifically weddings and elopements. I love working with natural light to enhance the moment I am capturing. I am located in Tampa but have ties to Colorado and travel all over the United States. Take a look around the site and lets get this adventure started!

Despite having an insane amount of wind on our wedding day, Olga managed to capture photos that made the chaos seem calm. Between having a large bridal party and lots of family photos Olga captured every moment we could ask for and even managed to make two awkward people look elegant. I highly recommend booking her!
Hannah, 6 months ago
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Natalie N Photography 

5.0

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

Hey there! I'm Natalie, a San Francisco based elopement and wedding photographer for couples who want a stress-free wedding celebration. I believe weddings should be focused on you and your partner having a great time. It's your wedding day, you should be enjoying it!

Awarded Best of Zola
I've had the pleasure of working with Natalie for many years including my engagement party, team head shots and many work related projects. I love her ability to capture both the details and the emotion/connection of the moment. She's very gifted in bringing ease and authenticity to any setting to to evoke our natural way of being in her images. She's a very talented elopement wedding photographer with great versatility to also excel in corporate/commercial settings.
Emily Dreblow Rey, 4 years ago
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Diora Media, LLC 

5.0

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

My name is Giovanna (you can call me Gio!) and I'm a traveling wedding photographer based in North Carolina. I've photographed everywhere from the DMV, NYC, Colorado, Hawaii, Spain to tons of other locations. Having a background in photojournalism, I photograph with a documentary approach which allows an organic and authentic feel to shine through my images. If you value emotion, connection, and creative storytelling, then I'm your girl. I was born in the bustling city of NY and later moved to a horse farm in NC. I was constantly amazed by my ever changing environments and inspired to capture moments that would otherwise be lost in memory.

Gio is INSANELY talented. I’ve worked with her for several life events, the biggest and most important investment being our wedding. Gio is professional and organized, a dream for any bride to work with. She has a gift for making you comfortable in front of the camera and provides expert guidance that makes shooting with her feel effortless. Her passion for her craft is palpable, and you know it’s good when she turns the camera around and says “YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS!” Every album I’ve received is a breathtakingly beautiful, cinematic keepsake of the most special moments. Her work is literal ART. I’ll never forget the emotional experience of receiving our wedding album - we literally laughed and cried for hours. Every detail and moment is so intentionally and artfully captured. It’s been two years and I still swoon over our wedding photos. I’ve had several (also obsessed) friends inquire about our wedding photography and even book their weddings with Gio. She is easily one of the best investments I made for my wedding day and I can’t say enough positive things. As a repeat client, I so look forward to working with her again in the future. No question - book with Gio!
Rebekah W., 3 months ago
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Ninety Nine Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

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

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

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

Hello! I'm Nicole, a classic and colorful photographer serving the greater Houston area. My work celebrates light and color, but most importantly - YOU. I have a love for all things timeless, and that is the collection of photographs I would like to deliver of your wedding day. Capturing small, unposed authentic moments of your wedding day is one of my favorite things. Let's drink coffee or wine together and be real friends!

Awarded Best of Zola
Nicole is absolutely the best of the best! She is incredibly responsive, on top of it, and very detail oriented. She makes you feel so comfortable around her and just gets it done!! Not to mention, her work is absolutely stunning! She was my wedding photographer and I would 10/10 recommend her to any and all. She crushed our engagement session and our wedding day. She kept everyone in line and on schedule and produced pictures that my family & I will look back on forever and ever. I could not be more grateful!
Kelsie W., 2 months ago
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Sabrina van der Riet Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Goleta, CA for additional fees

I’m Sabrina, an Austrian-South African photographer living in New York City. I shoot weddings, elopements and engagements — and as an avid traveler, I absolutely love shooting destinations. Raised between South Africa, Austria and Luxembourg, I spent long periods of my youth traveling the world with my mother. I grew up surrounded by the arts and chose photography as my primary creative outlet. I practice photography professionally , as well as continue to document the many people and places from my travels. I love to capture moments and tell stories in a captivating , creative and organic way.

Finding the right photographer can be so nerve wracking, but from the very first conversation with Sabrina, my nerves were put at ease. She understood my vision completely, and the end result was the most dreamy, romantic photos you could possibly imagine! Working with Sabrina is like working with a dear friend. She just GETS you! You will not regret hiring Sabrina, she is a true professional and the real deal. Her work speaks for itself!
Alexandra Y., 10 days ago

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About wedding photographers in Goleta, CA

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

A Goleta, CA wedding photographer ranges from $185 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?

94% of photographers in Goleta, 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 Goleta, 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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