Wedding Photographers in Laguna Beach, CA

Wedding Photographers in Laguna Beach, CA

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Phillipvn Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $8,500
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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.

Hiring Phil as my wedding photographer was the best decision i made for the wedding. He is so easygoing and my husband was like “ I would like to hang out with Phil after the wedding”. Not to mention his ability to capture emotions at the best angle, which makes me want to print out all his photos!
Savannah L., 3 years ago
Picture This Wedding 

4.7

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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.

We used Picture This for our wedding and couldn't have been happier from start to finish! From the very first conversation we had with our client coordinator Grace, she was incredibly friendly, helpful and enthusiastic and that attitude continued even after our wedding. She worked so well with our coordinator leading up to our wedding day. Our main photographer was Anthony and he was FANTASTIC! He was so professional, organized and had such an amazing eye for a perfect shot. Grace told us he "does anything to get a good shot" and she was right! He was incredible and truly helped to make our day so special. We HIGHLY recommend using Picture This!
Maura G., a year ago
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Ashley Sara Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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.

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Hiring Jos & Tree was the best decision we made for our wedding! Being a wedding photographer myself, this was at the top of my list to document all of those special memories from the day. Not only were they the photographers, they also became friends and were so easy to have with us the entire weekend. The photographs are beyond beautiful and we will treasure them forever!
Laura & G., 4 years ago
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Natalie Schutt Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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

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

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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
I could go on about her but I'll try to be brief - Kyrsten was absolutely incredible at making me and my now-husband feel comfortable in our own skin. We talked on the phone when I first reached out and immediately hit it off, which was easy because she is sassy and says it like it is which I absolutely love. She took our engagement photos on the hottest day of the summer and we had a blast even with sweat dripping down our backs. She had us laughing the whole time and we even wound up in a fountain! I did bridal portraits with her a month before my wedding and it gave me so much peace of mind to know what to expect for the wedding day and to see how everything photographed. At our wedding, Kyrsten made quick work of getting through our large families while keeping the peace amid the chaos. We are obsessed with our engagement photos and my bridal portraits and are anxiously awaiting our wedding photos! I can not recommend Kyrsten enough - but make sure you book her early, she books up fast! Her personality is infectious and her tips and tricks for creating natural smiles and laughter are the funniest!
The F., 3 years ago
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Emma K Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

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

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

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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 alongside Jacquelyn was effortless. She does a great job keeping the day stress-free and fun. She's extremely creative photographer who is playful and clearly loves to shoot weddings. Jacquelyn's experience was evident as she was always anticipating the shot and had an answer for any issues that arise during the day. If you're looking for a photographer who brings great energy and leaves you with amazing photos, you'll be glad you booked Gray Day!
Jason V, 2 years ago
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Tida Svy Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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.

I've been a wedding planner for over 10 years and let me just tell you- coming across someone as genuine, kind and talented as Tida doesn't come around everyday. She is a pure joy to work with. She is organized and on top of everything before the wedding and on the day of. And her work! Pure magic. I always look forward to getting galleries back from Tida. You will not regret hiring her!
Emilee Sutherland, 4 years ago
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Lauren Allen Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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.

We booked Lauren as our wedding photographer and our pictures turned out AMAZING! Lauren truly has an eye for great shots. When looking for a photographer, we went through lots of pictures and really liked her style. We absolutely recommend her. Just book her, you won't regret it!
Brandon & K., 2 years ago
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Jonathan Moore Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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 was the photographer for our wedding and absolutely blew us away with his work. His photos are so gorgeous and perfectly captured the best weekend of our lives. We did a two-night wedding party on the Oregon coast, and Jonathan covered both days and both nights to make sure we had the perfect documentation of our weekend. He picked out the perfect spots for shots after the ceremony, and worked hard to get us in the best light filtering through the trees as we did a little post-ceremony hike in the rainforest. Jonathan also fit right in with our friends when he wasn't busy photographing, and our guests thought he was just one of our friends they hadn't met yet who happened to be a photographer. I would rate him 10/10 on technical photography skills and professionalism, and 11/10 as a person. Our cousin Levi, who has Down's Syndrome, attended and wanted to help photograph the wedding day. Not only was Jonathan fine with having another person photographing near him, he was giving Levi tips on how to position the subjects (us: bride and groom) in the best light and how to compose the shot, at the same time as he was doing his own shooting!! Those specific photos turned out to be magnificent and I will always remember what was going on behind the camera when I see them too. That was a really memorable moment for me and really illustrates what you can expect to get from Jonathan.
Robert & K., 2 years ago
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Maiara Martins Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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
We have worked together a few times and I am impressed with her work! She is so talented and dedicated! If you're looking for a great photographer that at the same time will feel like a great friend, book her asap!
Sarah Vendramini, 2 years ago
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Leia Caldwell Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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
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Shot By Alexandra Marie 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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
I've had the pleasure of working with Tara at multiple events and I have nothing but love for this human! As a DJ, I can say that it's important to have a vendor team that work together and communicate well. Tara is everything you could ask for in a wedding photographer and such a sweet person. I tell all my couples, when shopping for your photo/video vendor, book the person you wouldn't mind hanging out with all day...because that's truly what has to happen! I know any couples booking with Studio Vieren will not only have wonderful photos but have a wonderful experience on wedding day. Much love!
Austo Entertainment, Inc., 9 months ago
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The Hendrys 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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.

We were on the hunt for a photographer for what seems like months. I found Maze from a friend and after meeting over the phone, we felt so happy about our decision to wait on hiring a photographer! We are from out of town and decided to have our wedding in san diego - she was extremely helpful in giving us location advice, timeline advice, and so much more. Our wedding day was amazing specifically because of maze and our amazing coordinator. I cannot say enough good things - I will be referring her to ALL my friends getting married soon. Maze we love youuu so much!! Thank you for everything
Johnny & J., 8 months ago
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Hannah Madison Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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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James Korin Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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.

From beginning to end, James has been a great communicator. He has a calming energy that is very comfortable to work with when planning a big wedding like what we did. The first time we spoke on the phone we knew James was the guy for us. He is extremely thorough and one hundred percent committed to capturing the vision you see for your wedding. On the day of, his team showed up early and worked tirelessly. They shifted seamlessly, quickly adapting to any issues that arose, and when cold weather threatened our intimate sunset photoshoot, James coached us through blistering windchill with speed and precision. We've already seen a few of the sneak peeks and the photos look wonderful.
John C., 2 years ago
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Sheila Torres Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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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Melissa Atle 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

After 10 years and over 200 weddings, I know how to fold into a large group of people, how to be there and make it feel like I'm not. I've been documenting weddings for nearly a decade and I love it even more now than when I started. My work is candid, emotional, and comfortable. I love to infuse editorial and documentary moments into my galleries, but mostly I just love to be able to photograph moments as they unfold.

It’s been a year since our wedding and I still look at the photos Melissa captured of us on a daily basis. When we were going through the painstaking process of planning and budgeting for our wedding, photos were at the top of my list in terms of their importance. Enter Melissa—we met a year and a half before our wedding day when she took our engagement photos and it was basically love at first sight. We felt so incredibly comfortable with her almost immediately and by the end of our session, we were bantering and joking around like old friends. Flash forward to our wedding day—not only did Melissa take gorgeous photos of our ceremony, first look, reception, etc, but she was a support system and that is something that is truly invaluable on one of the biggest days of your life. I can’t recommend her more.
Jessie + M., 4 years ago
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Fitz Carlile Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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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Fitz Carlile is a master of light, and can make virtually any setting look like the most romantic place in the world. He immediately puts you at ease. We had to scrap our original wedding plans due to COVID-19, but Fitz remained a willing and enthusiastic participant through it all. Our recommendation to couples trying to plan weddings in this crazy time we've all found ourselves in? Go small. Don't cancel. And your photographer should be your number 1 priority. Photographs are the only concrete thing you'll own to remember your special day, and you will not be disappointed with Fitz. He's a true storyteller and his photos are magic.
Alana & S., 4 years ago
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Valley Images Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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.

Jaymel Molina's work will is stunning, artistic and intimate. He is professional and very easy to work with. You will be glad you hired Jay.
Jen - Walker Land Co., 4 years ago
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American Portra Weddings - By Nick & Rosie Gonzalez 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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!

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My husband and I heard of Nick through a friend, and had an engagement photo shoot and wedding shoot with him. AMAZING! I cannot tell you how many friends and family were raving about my great photographer. Engagement photos: Overall very fantastic! He was flexible taking photos at any location we wanted, and gave great suggestions on which outfits would look best with different backgrounds. His eye for photography, lighting, and posing made our photos turn out even more spectacular than we would have ever thought! Nick gave great suggestions for poses, and got a good combination of candid shots (smiling, laughing, cuddling, etc), as well as professional posed shots. I've worked with many photographers in the past for various occasions, and have never worked with a better photographer than Nick! Highly, highly recommend. Wedding: Same experience as our engagement photos. I wrote up a list of shots I wanted (couple with my grandfather, specific shot in my church's chapel, shot of me holding flower girl, etc), and he made sure all those photos were taken. He (and his second / assistant shooter) were great at coordinating bridal party / family to take photos, but also in letting us have fun with some poses we wanted. His editing time and returning photos is incredibly fast. All photos were edited beautifully, and he was also easy to communicate with. Efficient at answering emails and providing clear details on pricing / hours/ services. UTMOST RECOMMENDATION! *My sister loved him so much at my wedding, that she booked him for her maternity photos a few months later!
Andrea and R., 4 years ago
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Shannon Bryn Photo LLC 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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.

We hired Shannon for our wedding this year and it was one of the best decisions we made! She not only kept everything on time but she became a friend on that day as well. She captured every picture we wanted on our photo listed and delivered the most beautiful pictures from our day. She is professional, hardworking and the nicest photographer we have met.
Courtney+Josh, 5 months ago
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Shaun Baker Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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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Sienna Plus Josh 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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!

September '23 couple here - while searching for photographers back in December '22, we really didn't know what we were looking for, that is, until we found Michelle. Her photos were the perfect marriage of whimsical, light, airy but poetic & deeply romantic at the same time. The vibe I could see on the walls of my home for years to come. She did our engagement photos in Joshua Tree, after scouting the park on her own all day one day, to make sure the location was exactly what we wanted. We trusted her vision immensely! Not only was that day a blast, the end results were seriously everything we wanted & more. Fast forward to our Wedding, September 30th, 2023. An absolute dream of a day. Michelle completely conquered that day. She was so great at directing every situation to get the perfect shots. I come from an event background, so her organizational management and eye for perfection did not go unnoticed. We are so glad we found her, & now when our family grows, I know exactly who I'm calling for family photos 3
Kelley F., 9 months ago
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Lani's Vision Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, CA

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

A Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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 Laguna Beach, 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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