The Best Classic Wedding Photographers in Monterey, CA

The Best Classic Wedding Photographers in Monterey, CA

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Sarah Fischback Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Monterey, CA

With a sparkling new ring on your finger & your dream venue secured - it's time to choose who you will entrust to capture the moments you will cherish forever. My name is Sarah and I am the head photographer at SFP. I have a love of working in natural light & creating bright, timeless & true tone images.

Awarded Best of Zola
I have been in the wedding the industry for well over 4 years now, with this experience I have been extremely picky with who I recommend to my own clients. In order for me to recommend someone they have to meet the following qualities; be professional, easy to work with, funny and I have to love their work. Sarah, checks all of those boxes. If you're looking for a photographer, choose Sarah.
Nelvir Aquino, 3 years ago
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Maya Rose Weddings 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Monterey, CA

With a passion for weddings, and an unbridled love for dance floors, I will be right by your side to make sure your day is captured perfectly for you to look back on for the rest of your lives. Specializing in weddings, elopements, and couples' sessions, I'm ready to document your day, authentically.

Maya was an amazing photographer who brought our wedding to life. Aside from being incredibly talented at capturing a perfect day, she was also lovely to work with. She made us feel so comfortable the entire time, it felt like she was an old friend i've known for years. She allowed us to be ourselves, giving us no pressure whatsoever. When I got my wedding photos from her, I was instantly in love. I’d hire her again and again!
Alexandra and C., 10 months ago
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Destinations with Dana 

5.0

Monterey, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,900

As a wedding photographer, my connection to my couples is more important to me than anything else. Serving couples getting married in dreamy wedding locations, whether it’s a vineyard in Carmel Valley or a beach wedding in Monterey, fills my heart with so much joy. It’s always a thrill to return to venues I love, but with nearly 100 weddings in my portfolio, it still surprises me how different each and every wedding day truly is. The menu you choose, the music you dance to, the color palette that inspires you - it all comes together on your wedding day to tell your story.

Awarded Best of Zola
Dana is absolutely incredible with her craft! She was nothing but professional and fun from the initial contact! We decided to hire Dana for our wedding for her light, magical photo style and we decided to add an engagement session to our package. We were so impressed with our engagement session the first time we met that I then asked her to do a mini shoot for my 30th birthday! For all three occasions Dana provided beautiful, timeless, classic photos in a timely manner! She is so fun and makes you feel comfortable and at ease. Dana was also patient and kind--with COVID we had to postpone our wedding and plans changed, she was willing to work with us through it all and provide us peace of mind. Dana's personality shines through just as bright as her pictures! We have decided she is our "family" photographer for all special occasions! I highly recommend her!
Sierra, 4 years ago
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Deanna Delgado Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Monterey, CA

In 2020, I took a leap and left my 9-to-5 job to pursue my passion for photography full-time. Now, as a dedicated wedding and lifestyle photographer, I’m thrilled to capture the special moments that mean the most to you. I take pride in delivering high-quality photos and genuinely enjoy being part of your big day. Based in Aptos, I also serve the surrounding areas of the Monterey Bay region, and I’m always ready to travel wherever your love story takes us!

Awarded Best of Zola
Deanna is kind,helpful and has calming energy. I love her Beautiful work and How she captured the love and silly moments throughout the day of the wedding day!
Cynthia A., 5 months ago
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Carlos Rosales Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Monterey, CA
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Carlos Rosales Photography is a wedding and lifestyle photography company operating out of Salinas, California. Owner and lead photographer Carlos is a talented storyteller that strives to provide exceptional service to every couple he works with. He creates one-of-a-kind collections that allow his clients to relive their joyous day again and again for years to come. His work is vibrant, intentional, and evocative, encapsulating the essence of every event.

Carlos was our wedding reception photographer. He was straight to the point about his photography/editing style and made sure to ask us what we wanted to capture on our special day beforehand. My partner and I are beyond happy with the results. He paid lots of attention to detail and the pictures came out beautiful. I must say I am usually not all good angles, but he worked his magic and I am in love with our pictures. The images are timeless and very beautiful, definitely captured the many interactions and emotions of the day. Very quick turnaround as well. Very professional, communicative, reliable, accommodating and overall it was a great experience working with him. We 100% recommend Carlos for your next event. He will not disappoint.
Melisa V., 2 months ago
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Picturist Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Monterey, CA

My style of photography is rooted in photojournalism, influenced by the fine arts. The result is creative, clean, and crisp wedding photography that’s romantic, emotional, and lively. I transform your wedding day mementos into personalized works of art while also capturing subtle yet powerful expressions as they naturally unfold.

Awarded Best of Zola
It just got married this past April and Danieka was one of the best photographers I have ever worked with. I work in marketing and have done many shoots with various photographers over the years, and I have to say, Danieka was the most patient, professional and overwhelmingly talented photographer I have ever worked with. She was also sooo good with my family and friends on wedding day! We had a lot of last minutes changes and she was able to capture our day perfectly! Highly recommend her!!
Skylar F., 2 years ago
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Christina Molina 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Monterey, CA

Colorful Wedding Photography for Ocean Lovers On Dry Land. Let's document what inspires you, what brings magic into your lives. As a professional freediving instructor and wedding photographer based in Monterey, I'm here to celebrate your passions and love for each other in photos of a wedding day that reflect the things you care about most.

Awarded Best of Zola
We could not have asked for a more talented and professional photographer for our Wedding in July 2021, Christina is truly wonderful! Instantly, we were drawn to Christina's vivid and colorful photos and knew that would be a perfect match for our wedding (and personalities). From our initial consultation to the day of our wedding, Christina provided us with guidance (from locations to what outfits photograph best) to ensure that we would have the best photos. We really appreciated her honesty, but also willingness to capture what was truly special to us. Her flexibility and assurance during a planning season fraught by Covid regulations always put us at ease. And lastly, our photos were simply stunning and we will treasure them forever.
Erika, 3 years ago
JeLau Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Monterey, CA

Hi, I'm Jenn Petty. I'm a wedding photographer based in Monterey, California and I travel worldwide capturing all people's love stories. I believe in equality, representation, and being kind to everyone. I believe in promoting self-love, confidence, body-neutrality, and general badassery into each of my clients. You don't need to always love your body or the way you look because that's just not realistic. But you shouldn't let it hold you back from enjoying life because you're so amazing and so so much more than your weight

After we took our engagement photos with Jenn I knew it was a match made in heaven…. She was such a professional and made us both feel very at ease. We aren’t huge on posing for pictures for hours, but Jenn and her team made it super fun and relaxed! She gave us plenty of tips and direction on how to pose, but also allowed us to have some really genuine moments that were captured absolutely perfectly!! After working with her for our engagement session, I felt so at ease leading up to the wedding knowing she was going to capture everything I wanted (plus more!!). She truly made my wedding day run so smoothly, it wouldn’t have been nearly as relaxing and stress free if it weren’t for her. From helping with timelines, to making adjustments for a rainy morning…and stepping in literally wherever she was needed, I truly felt like she had my back! Jenn and her team (shout out JoJo and Leslie - y’all are the best!) are truly amazing and I would recommend them to anyone and everyone!!
Jessie, a year ago
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Aladdin Films 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Monterey, CA

Why do newlyweds choose us? 1) No tax 2) No travel fees in the SoCal 3) You can pay with a credit card and you can make the final payment on the day of the event. And, you have an option to choose a monthly payment plan for your convenience! 4) Our company is insured and we provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI). 5) Exclusive referral program - “$100 FOR YOU, $100 FOR YOUR FRIEND” 6) You’ll get the best quality photo and video products in California from a company that can confidently compete with the nation's top studios. Having international awards in our industry, we hold courses and master classes for photographers and videographers.

Awarded Best of Zola
The first time I met them was at my sister’s wedding, I was the maid of honor at the time. Both the photographer and videographer were very professional, and my sister got beautiful pictures and a great video. I did not waste a minute when the time came for me to choose photographers for my wedding. I came up on short notice, my wedding was about 4 months from the moment I contacted them, and I was concerned that they might not have my date available, which would be really unfortunate. Luckily, they were available. The whole booking process went really smoothly, and we got them booked! I knew what to expect from them on my wedding day already, but they’ve surprised me once again! We were behind schedule, by about half an hour or so. Their service should have ended by this time, and they wouldn’t capture our grand exit from the venue. So they stayed late, at no extra charge. At that moment I understood that these guys were looking not to shoot “another wedding”, but they were looking for quality. Without the grand exit, which was really important (we made it as epic as it could be), our wedding video wouldn’t have the ending we wanted. I’m so grateful we booked them, I’ve already recommended them to a couple of my friends, they’ve also been on my wedding day and saw the pictures and the video, they left speechless! Really recommend!
Brit C., a year ago
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Ashley Cynthia Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Monterey, CA

HEY! I'M ASHLEY! Aka, Your Professional third wheel! I am so happy you dropped by! I am a uber bubbly, warm hearted, person who loves to order 3 drinks at Dutch Bros and say its for other people but really its just for me. When I am not spending my lifes savings at Dutch Bros, I am professionally following peeps in love and photographing their stories. I am a lover of true crime and murder podcasts! (But I mean who isnt! I just cant help it!) FUN FACT: I speak switzerdütsch, aka a German slang. My mom is originally from Switzerland and my dad from Jamaica, so you know I am always hungry for adventures (and new places to binge eat at).

Awarded Best of Zola
Ashley Cynthia Photography provided excellent service for our wedding photography needs. Ashley's communication throughout the planning process was fast, caring and thoughtful - she truly wanted to understand our vision and preferences. On the big day, Ashley traveled from Arizona to capture our Colorado wedding. She helped immensely with organizing the timeline and coordinating with other vendors. Most importantly, the quality of Ashley's work is simply stunning. Her photographic style resulted in elegant, unique and professional photos that we will treasure forever. She perfectly captured the joy and love of our special day. We couldn't recommend Ashley highly enough for wedding photography services. She had us laughing and feeling more like a lifelong friend more than a photographer
Angelica G., a month ago
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Liza Lavine Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Monterey, CA

I am a wedding photographer based in Providence, Rhode Island. My love for photography began over a decade ago and has been an integral part of my creative journey ever since. With a solid foundation in fashion photography, I bring a unique perspective to capturing weddings. Five years ago, I shot my first wedding, and it was an unforgettable experience. Being part of such a special day and bringing joy to my couples is incredibly important to me. I am passionate about capturing the most intimate and significant moments of your wedding day, ensuring that each photograph tells the unique story of your love.

Awarded Best of Zola
Liza was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From the initial contact, her communication was speedy, easy, and incredibly helpful. Liza was so efficient in ensuring we got all the photos we wanted, and the final results were simply stunning - exceeding our expectations in every way. The value she provided was excellent, with her services being reasonably priced given the incredible quality of her work. We could not be happier with the experience and cherished memories Liza helped create for our special day.
Jennifer G., a month ago
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Hey Honey Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Monterey, CA

Hi! I'm Anna the founder and senior photographer of Hey Honey Photography. I am a Texas-born, California girl at heart. I reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, and have a team of talented wedding photographers with a passion for capturing your life’s biggest moments and all your candid in betweens. Choosing a wedding photographer is more than just hiring someone with a camera to document your day. They should be someone who inspires you, helps ease wedding day jitters, and is your biggest fan, empowering you to be in the moment, while capturing what you want to remember forever, with creativity, boldness, and authenticity.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we started planning our wedding, Anna and the team at Hey Honey Photography were an absolute joy to work with. She was an excellent communicator even through COVID and our wedding date shifting multiple times. We could not be happier with our wedding photos, we are absolutely obsessed! All of our images came out so beautiful, Anna captured the day even better than we imagined. She not only photographed every detail, she also surprised us with a very sweet card and a sneak peek of our photos with some beautiful polaroids she took that brought us to tears. We absolutely loved working with Anna, she was very professional, sweet, and her work is amazing. We also used her services for our engagement photos and they came out beautifully as well. We highly recommend Hey Honey Photography!
Cory R., a month ago
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GarciaPics.com 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,650
  • Serves Monterey, CA
  • Offer

Capturing moments that last a lifetime is not just a passion for me—it's a commitment. Hi! I am Carlos Garcia, your dedicated wedding photographer, and I am here to turn your special day into a visual masterpiece. Photography is not just a job for me; it's a privilege to be part of your joyous celebration and I take pride in creating a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere, ensuring that you and your loved ones can be yourselves in front of the camera. My goal is to capture the genuine emotions, candid smiles, and heartwarming moments that make your wedding day truly unforgettable.

Carlos provided wonderful service at both our engagement shoto shoot and the day of our ceremony. He started both with a quick speech on posing and posture to help everyone look their best. He brought his son as a second shooter for our ceremony, and they both mingled with our guests at the reception, getting casual shots of most of our friends and family. He provided finished photos so quickly after the event (a little over 400 photos) that we were able to send those casual shots out with the thank you cards.
Tyler M., 5 months ago
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Laurie Ann Martin Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Monterey, CA

I'm a Northern California Wedding Photographer that captures your timeless, romantic, vintage, country weddings. We specialize in rustic weddings in vineyards, Northern California barn weddings, forest weddings and we love photographing cowboy weddings, even better when you bring your horses. Don't worry I do city weddings too so if its in the middle of San Francisco with a trolly car we can create your wedding story for you.

Awarded Best of Zola
Laurie Ann Martin Photography was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding day. From our first interaction, Laurie Ann and her husband Roy were incredibly responsive, understanding, and attentive to our needs and vision. Their creative, collaborative, and engaging approach to photography was a perfect fit for us. They went above and beyond to video our vows during our first touch, which was such a meaningful and special moment that we'll cherish forever. Laurie Ann's beautiful photography style and editing skills truly captured the essence of our day, and she was always open to our ideas and input. We couldn't be happier with the memories she helped create for us, and we highly recommend Laurie Ann Martin Photography to any couple planning their wedding.
Alexis S., 2 months ago
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Bonie Weddings 

4.9

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves Monterey, CA

At Bonie Weddings, we specialize in capturing the genuine, unforgettable moments of your big day, from the first kiss to the final dance. Our team of photographers and videographers is committed to telling your unique love story with a timeless style that you'll cherish for a lifetime. We understand that wedding planning can be overwhelming, which is why our in-house planning team is here to streamline the process. With clear communication and personalized support, we handle the details so you can focus on enjoying your special day with less stress.

Amy and Yegor of Bonie Weddings traveled from California to Arizona at no additional cost! Our experience with them for our small wedding was exceptional from beginning to end. They provided great ideas to make our day truly wonderful, and every photo they captured was stunning. We working with them again for our future photography needs!
Labbaf P., a year ago
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Entenmann Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,850
  • Serves Monterey, CA

The Montana photographer with multiple editing color profiles! I'm a visual storyteller local to Red Lodge MT but I travel all over. I've been to 13 countries! My goal is to deliver photos that will FEEL like you in all aspects, I'd be thrilled to capture your special day! I focus on all the iconic moments AND the heartfelt/tearful moments in between. I've been a photographer for 13 years and have loved every minute of it. This is my full time career and I'm very dedicated to it. I'm very helpful and organized, I will take care of you! You've found "the one" in each other and I'm here to be "the one" to capture your day!

Awarded Best of Zola
If you're looking for a wedding photographer in Montana, Julie is the one. She’s incredibly talented, not only with photography but also with planning and organization. We didn’t have to worry about a thing — she had everything perfectly outlined, which let us focus on enjoying our day. The photos were stunning, and her use of light was remarkable. Julie is also super efficient, keeping the day running smoothly without feeling rushed. I can’t recommend her enough!
Cameron S., 22 days ago
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Menyhay Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves Monterey, CA

As a wedding photographer, I absolutely LOVE capturing the beautiful, genuine, and sometimes downright hilarious moments that happen on a couple's special day. From the teary-eyed first looks to the joyous cake cutting, every moment is unique and deserves to be captured in a way that showcases the love and laughter that fills the air. I'm not just a photographer, I'm a professional love-story-teller! I'm passionate about creating a fun and playful atmosphere where couples can let their personalities shine and be themselves in front of the camera.

Sean and his team captured our engagement photos and our wedding photos so beautifully! We had no idea what to expect during our photo shoots but Sean made us feel really comfortable, relaxed, and special, and not to mention, it was just incredibly fun. Sean is extremely talented, creative, and has a keen eye for the most beautiful shots. His photos had a quick turnaround time with next day sneak peeks. He is a spectacular photographer and now long time friend and we truly can’t express how grateful we are to have worked with Sean.
Jenny G., 2 years ago
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Kaitlyn Carter Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,250
  • Serves Monterey, CA

I am a travel photographer based out of Louisville, Kentucky. I have always been the friend with the camera admiring those around me. I am truly captivated by people simply being people, always finding beauty in human connections and the REAL. My goal is to be a calming presence, help the day run smooth, and ensure everyone in front of the camera feels COMFORTABLE. I lean toward documentary style photography emphasizing what makes your love unique.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kaitlyn Carter Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our first interaction, Kaitlyn was responsive, easy-going, but also very professional, putting us at ease throughout the entire process. On the day of our wedding, her calm and friendly presence was so comforting, and she captured every moment beautifully - from the small, intimate details as we were getting ready to the larger, posed family shots. The quality of Kaitlyn's work is simply stunning, with a documentary-style approach and gorgeous natural lighting that perfectly encapsulated the passion and love of our special day. We are thrilled with the photos from our engagement session and wedding day and couldn't recommend Kaitlyn Carter Photography more highly.
Marina G., a month ago
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The Clausen Gallery 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,295
  • Serves Monterey, CA

It’s your wedding day!! Which means you’re planning on surrounding yourself with your closest and most trusted friends and family members. Why should your wedding photographers be any different? Above all else, we want you to have the best wedding day possible, it’s what you deserve! Our couples’ needs are our top priority and we strive to make sure that each one is met. We’ll have you in eyesight the entire time capturing every special moment as it unfolds. That’s our promise to you!

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We were so grateful to find The Clausen Gallery to capture our special day. They were very communicative throughout the entire process, which put us at ease. Their work was absolutely OUTSTANDING! They took the most wonderful and gorgeous photos, and were very professional too. They captured pictures of all the guests and so much more. We were so happy with everything, and would highly recommend The Clausen Gallery. The pictures on our big day were beautiful, outstanding, and fun. Every moment captured is one to remember for a lifetime! Thank you both so much!!
Holly & A., 2 months ago
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Dylan Kyle Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Monterey, CA

I've always had a love for color and light, and a passion for landscapes and people. Ever since highschool and into college photography was just something that, no pun intended, caught my eye. I've been shooting weddings for 6 years now and there's nothing Id rather be doing. I'm married to the love of my life Rachel, sandwiches are my favorite food and I love long walks on the beach. Seriously I do :)

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Dylan photographed our wedding at the Madonna Inn and did such a great job! We ended up with so many beautiful pictures that we could never decide which are our favorites and practically none of our friends were able to make it through the entire wedding album that we shared. He chatted with us in advance by phone, to go over all the details; and had plenty of good ideas for photo opportunities around the property on that day. Very happy with our choice to book Dylan on Zola!
Kyle K., 4 months ago
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Julia Goldberg Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Monterey, CA

Hi! My name is Julia and I am a wedding and elopement photographer based in San Francisco. Photography is not just a job to me, it is truly my passion and my absolute favorite thing to do. I love getting to know each and every one of the couples that I photograph to fully understand their personality to deliver photos that are perfectly unique to them! I will help you along every little step of the way of planning your elopement or wedding. I am always available for a chat!

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Every communication and photo has been flawless when working with Julia! The photos are easily some of the most beautiful I have seen! Very highly recommend working with her!
Alicia L, 3 years ago
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Jade Lin Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Monterey, CA

Jade is an accomplished and award-winning professional wedding and portrait photographer. With a contemplative approach, Jade's work is not only elegant but also encapsulates the essence of each moment. Her photography style is a seamless blend of photojournalism, creativity, and a fine art touch, resulting in captivating images that tell a unique story. Alongside her talented team, Jade is thrilled to capture precious moments and craft enduring memories for her clients. With Jade Lin Photography, you can trust that your special moments will be transformed into timeless works of art.

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I had the pleasure of officiating a ceremony at the Mill Valley Outdoor Art Club which Jade Lin photographed. Jade and her team were wonderful to work with. They were professional and easy to work with, but maybe most importantly (other than the actual photos), they were fun. Jade was able to direct the wedding party with ease, capturing who the bride and groom truly are perfectly. Jade Lin Photography is highly recommended!
Rev. Samuel Fullerton, a year ago
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Michael Teddy Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Monterey, CA
  • Offer

“Imagine By You, Captured By Us”. Welcome you to Michael Teddy Photography. Where we specialize in capturing your moments that last a lifetime. We strive to deliver stunning images that tell your unique story. With a passion for capturing the essence of special occasions, Michael Teddy Photography brings a unique and artistic approach to every shoot. From the initial consultation to the final delivery of your images, Michael Teddy Photography is committed to providing exceptional service and breathtaking photographs. Every image is carefully edited to perfection, highlighting the beauty and emotion of each moment captured.

Michael Teddy Photography was a wonderful photographer for our wedding. Michael's communication style was clear, professional, and friendly throughout the whole process. He coordinated every phase of the event seamlessly, making us feel comfortable and at ease while also providing creative ideas to make our photos fun and special. The quality of Michael's work is simply beautiful - he has a real artistic eye that resulted in gorgeous, artistic shots that captured the joy of our special day. We loved working with Michael and would highly recommend him to any couple looking for an awesome wedding photographer who produces beautiful work, makes you feel at ease, and brings creative ideas to the table.
Sheila H., 5 months ago
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Luz Castro Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Monterey, CA

Hi, I'm Luz! I am 31 years old. I love to travel, I'm from Colombia, the country where born this brand, I started 7 years ago working for clubs and national artists in concerts and shows, By 2018, I had already worked with more than 5 artists and several weddings on board and the creation of content for clubs and restaurants brands. that required our services eventually. I want to offer all our clients the best experience and the best result depending on the needs and above all understanding the point of view of each new project.

Awarded Best of Zola
She was so amazing, professional and her prices was awesome, we really love to contract her for our best day
Juan, a year ago
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Perez Family Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Monterey, CA

From our family to yours... Wherever God leads us, we will travel to capture your precious moments. We believe that each photoshoot is a divine appointment, and we are honored to be part of your journey. We are Robert and Justina, a husband and wife photography team with three wonderful children: a 4-year-old boy, a 14-year-old boy, and a 17-month-old girl. Often our kiddos travel with us to photoshoots (not weddings, haha ) , making it a true family affair. Family is everything to us, and our business reflects that passion. (As far as weddings, usually one of us shoot the weddings).

The Perez family are one of th3 beat decisions we made for our special day, They were so professional, Kind, attentive, and captured the best moments, we couldn't be happier.
Carmen M., 5 months ago
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Nicole Serna Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Monterey, CA

Plant lover, dog mom, croc rockin', beach cruisin', online shopping photog. You might catch me watching Emily in Paris while snuggled next to our giant lap dogs Lulu and Buddy or traveling the world to inspiring places with my husband (and best friend) Audie. I studied photography at the Academy of Art University in my favorite city by the bay, San Francisco. I continuously develop and modernize my knowledge and experience by utilizing my member resources provided by the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Association.

Awarded Best of Zola
Where don I start? Nicole was amazing to work with! Very professional and down to earth! Our wedding photos and engagement photos were amazing and honestly she made us feel extremely comfortable! No awkwardness at all! She’s such a sweetheart and her work is immaculate. Would definitely recommend !
Mariah + S., 2 years ago
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Meraki Art 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $300
  • Serves Monterey, CA
  • Offer

MerakiArt specializes in wedding photography that beautifully captures your love story across the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. From engagement sessions to wedding day coverage, our services encompass every moment, ensuring you receive timeless photos that reflect the joy and authenticity of your celebration. Our modern documentary style creates a relaxed atmosphere, helping you and your guests feel at ease in front of the camera.

We had Shuhan as our wedding photographer, and let me tell you, she was absolutely amazing! From the get-go, her friendly and smiling personality made us feel like we were hanging out with a good friend rather than just working with a vendor. She just has such a great vibe! What really blew us away was the effort she put into getting the perfect shots. She wasn’t afraid to climb up on stuff or lie down on the ground to get just the right angle. It was clear she’s super dedicated to making every photo spectacular. And the results? Wow. The photos came out beautifully—each one really captured the emotions and excitement of the day. We’re so thankful for her amazing work; she truly made our wedding memories even more special. If you need a wedding photographer who's both talented and super fun to work with, Shuhan is your person!
Matthew C., 4 months ago
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Nicole Blumberg Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Monterey, CA

First off, congratulations on your upcoming wedding!! We are a husband and wife team capturing weddings since 2010. Our work is based in the vibrant San Francisco and picturesque Napa areas. We believe the best photographs are Timeless, authentic and focus on the joy of your day. Our goal is to document your special day as it unfolds, preserving your unique attributes and charm while keeping it easy and beautiful.

Nicole Blumberg is a phenomenal wedding photographer who exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we first met her, Nicole's warm and professional demeanor put us at ease. She took the time to understand our vision and brought it to life with an artistic flair that left us in awe. On our wedding day, Nicole was a calm and reassuring presence. She captured every moment with such precision and creativity, blending into the background while also guiding us to ensure the best shots. Her attention to detail and ability to capture genuine emotions made our photos truly special. Flash forward 8 years later, we have trusted Nicole to capture our growing family. We highly recommend Nicole to anyone looking for a wedding photographer and beyond who will deliver stunning, heartfelt photos that you'll cherish forever.
Kristen C., 5 months ago
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Baha Danesh Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Monterey, CA

Baha Danesh is a multidisciplinary photographer, photojournalist, and fine art curator who focuses on Southern California's artistry of events, weddings, and portraiture. From blue chip art galleries to celebrity clientele Baha Danesh captures the artistic side to all occasions.

Awarded Best of Zola
Baha and her team were so amazing and wonderful to work with on our wedding day! They captured the most beautiful photos of us and our families, and the details and decor. We are soo happy and pleased with how our wedding photo and video came out. Baha is absolutely great to work with, she is kind and funny and really has a breathtaking vision with her photography. We would absolutely recommend Baha for weddings or other big life milestones and events. Baha, thank you so much for giving us amazing photo memories to look back on from our wedding! I’m obsessed!!
Crystall and N., 9 months ago
Picture This Wedding 

4.8

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Monterey, 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.

Picture This Wedding was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From the moment we first spoke with Kristin and Brendan, their communication was quick, efficient, and interactive. The quality of their work was simply stunning - the photos they captured are truly beautiful and have allowed us to relive our special day over and over. Kristin, our photographer for the day, was hilarious and had our entire wedding party laughing throughout the photography portion of the event. Highly recommend the Kristin and Brendan combo - they were so much fun to work with and full of great ideas to make our wedding day perfect.
Shantelle L., 25 days ago
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Garrett Saler Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Monterey, CA

As your wedding photographer, a significant part of my role is to consider the fine art aspects of the galleries I create. Things like choosing the best light to fall over your wedding gown, balancing compositions, blending color, and layering textures to create dynamic and beautiful images. But it's much bigger than that. Photographs tell our stories, reveal emotion in ways that words can't, and offer the gift of visual legacy. An artfully told story transcends time. Beautiful photographs require exceptional artists. And you deserve exceptional art.

Awarded Best of Zola
Garrett did phenomenal! He was very professional as well as his second photographer. Garrett was everywhere we needed him to be and everywhere we didn’t know he needed to be at. We are glad we chose Garrett photography to service our wedding.
Aaliyah & V., 3 years ago
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Jenni Chapman Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,380
  • Serves Monterey, CA

Look no further, because you've just found the queer fairy godmother of your dreams! I'm Jenni, a nonbinary lesbian planning my OWN wedding - so I know firsthand how important it is to have inclusive vendors who hype you up and support you 100%. I'm not just "inclusive", I'm literally queer! I specialize in proposal/engagement sessions and elopements/small weddings (<65 guests) in the SF Bay Area. If you're looking for a gallery of colorful "looks like it felt to be there" photos so you can relive your big day for the rest of your life, I'm your girl! Plus, I'm happy to work with wedding planners and vendors to make your vision a reality.

Awarded Best of Zola
It was great having Jenni photograph our wedding. As a fellow queer, there was a level of comfort and understanding that was nice to not have to think about. And she sure knows her way with a camera. We had her dealing with unfavorable lighting (noon sun under leafy trees) and difficult angles (hills) and she gave us some beautiful pictures. She has a good eye and is a quick thinker. She speaks up about what she needs and will do what needs to be done to serve her client. And the editing was done quickly!
Suzanna, 3 years ago
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ISOphia Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Monterey, CA

I live in Crestline, California, and have a mini farm. I have two goats, an odd number of chickens, and a dog named Shaggy. I love adventures; I am always up to traveling to a new destination (Oregon has been my favorite so far!), visiting antique shops, binge-binge-watching anime, or listening to spooky ghost podcasts. My bachelor's degree in film allows me to tap into curated scenes that feel like a movie but are also genuine.

Awarded Best of Zola
Timely and communicative. She always puts the needs of her customers first! She was able to capture each and every moment perfectly. And brought all my visions to life. Love love love and in love with my photos!!"
Nasasha, 2 years ago
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Prest1ge Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Monterey, CA

Ever since I can remember, I've been captivated by the power of a single moment to tell a whole story. As a wedding photographer, I get to capture those fleeting, special moments that make each couple's love story unique. With over 4 + years of experience, I blend artistry with technical skill to create images that are not only beautiful but deeply meaningful.

Caleb was fantastic to work with. From the very beginning, he had excellent communication(from the time we booked him for our wedding.) Caleb made sure to touch base constantly to make sure everything was going good, and to see if we needed anything from him, and to send him any photo ideas we had. He was punctual to the wedding, and his professionalism and laid back style, was perfect for us and our wedding. By the time we got home from our wedding reception, he had already sent us some edited photos. Caleb’s editing style also matches the look we were after. He always had pose suggestions for us, constant ideas for how to take group shots large or small. He made us, our family and our wedding guests VERY comfortable. I would highly recommend hiring Caleb for your wedding, or any event.
Trace Geworsky S., 12 days ago
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White Umbrella Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Monterey, CA

Hi I'm David! Professional Wedding Photographer, snowboard-bum at heart, proud Dog Dad 🐾, and husband to my wonderful wife, Phoebe. I started White Umbrella Photography for the same reason most people would start their own business, to pursue my passion and experience more out of life. And so far it's been an honor to capture such intimate and honest moments. I've laughed, shouted for joy, and even cried for a lot of the couples I've worked with, all from behind the camera. I really do find myself smiling ear to ear after each wedding, being reminded of how rad it is to love someone and be loved in return.

We were so impressed with David as our photographer! He was great when we had our meeting before and amazing on the day! We had a lot of disappointments with our wedding but David was 100% our favorite vendor. We are in love with the photos we got back, the editing was beautiful and we are so glad to have so many special moments captured. HIGHLY recommend!!
Blake & J., 2 months ago
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Kay Mitchell Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Monterey, CA

Hi There! I'm Katherine (or Kay!). I've loved weddings for as long as I could remember and I believe I have one of the best jobs in the whole world. I love being able to capture moments from one of the best days of a couples lives and I get to do it alongside my best friend, my Husband. You could call us nerds; we love Harry Potter, puzzles and video games. Our favorite vacation spot is definitely Las Vegas and we both love good Mexican food. We have two fur babies; Bella and Betsy and yes they are so spoiled. The Husband, Abraham (or Bram) is also an engineer when he's not capturing weddings and a Cal Poly alum.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kay was all around amazing. She's very nice and easy to work with. We got way more photos than expected from our wedding day. & every time I reached our to her when something in the wedding changed she was easy and available to contact. I would most definitely recommend Kay Mitchell Photography for future weddings ! We love reminiscing our wedding day with our photos and we couldn't be happier !
Athena & T., 4 years ago
Jason Snorlax Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Monterey, CA

Jason "Snorlax" Cun is an all around photographer that currently resides in Los Angeles, California. He was raised in the heart of Los Angeles, where he found his calling in photography. He aims to capture the beauty of the world and the people in them. He has recently begun his travels around the U.S capturing the life of those within that city.

Jason was recommended to me by a family member, and to this day, I'm so grateful. Jason was so quick with communication. He responded and asked for details from the very beginning. He was easy to talk to. We ended up booking him for our engagement photos AND our wedding photos. Our engagement photo session was seamless. Jason was easy to work with and he made my (now) husband and I feel so comfortable. Photo sessions do NOT have to be awkward with Jason. He recommended the LA Arboretum and the Pasadena City Hall for our shoot and we couldn't have asked for any better location. Jason knew exactly where to go and what to do. When it came time for our wedding day, Jason and Mae (his second) were so nice. They did not rush us for any photoshoot. He had us take our time, take breathers, and helped us stress about one less thing during the day. We just got our photos back and they are downright GORGEOUS. I could not believe these were us. I am still amazed by it all. The turnover time was so quick as well. Again, communication was so easy with him. I HIGHLY recommend Jason as a photographer. We could not have asked for anyone better.
Eva M., 2 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Monterey, CA

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

A Monterey, CA wedding photographer ranges from $400 to $20,000 and averages at $3,000. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

95% of photographers in Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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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