The Best Wedding Photographers in San Diego, CA

The Best Wedding Photographers in San Diego, CA

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A Heart String Wedding Co. 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves San Diego, CA

I earned my Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Photography from Parsons School of Design in 2010 and have been shooting weddings since 2013. I recently relocated back home to Los Angeles after 14 years in NYC and am probably outside plopped on a beach and soaking up the sun as you read this!

Awarded Best of Zola
It is always pleasure working with Veronica and her team, she is amazing at her job and can capture all of the love and joy on your special day. She goes above and beyond, is super professional, and most importantly makes everyone feel so comfortable. We look forwarding to hosting many more celebrations with Veronica there to capture the magic!
Marlow Events, 5 years ago
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Heather East Weddings 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Hello! So glad we've found each other! I LOVE to capture your authentic moments, with a perfect texture of candid or documentary style photography + a prompts or direction moments, seamlessly interjected into your unfolding moments. Let's vibe about what your day, and what's most important to you two to capture <3

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We absolutely loved working with Heather and her team. I, personally, am not comfortable in front of the camera and I get extremely camera shy. Heather, being the awesome person that she is, has a way of directing the photo shoot that makes it fun and natural. We love our pictures and the memories Heather was able to capture from our engagement shoot + our special day. 10 out of 10 would recommend and I'm glad to have made a new friend from working with her!
Pearl + J., 5 years ago
Alexis Brianne Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Hey it's me Alexis! I am a Traverse City based wedding photographer! I have had the honor of photographing beautiful weddings all around Michigan the past 4 years. Having traveled to Arizona, Tennessee, Nebraska, Florida, South Carolina, California, and more, I am open and ready to travel abroad for your wedding as well!

Alexis Brianne Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. Their communication style was easily understandable, thorough, and very organized, which helped put our minds at ease throughout the wedding planning process. Alexis' photos and editing skills are truly amazing - there were so many beautiful pictures to choose from, it was almost overwhelming. Her attention to detail and ability to freeze special moments in time is just incredible. Before the wedding, Alexis was in constant contact with us, and on the day of, her calm presence helped reassure my wife when her anxiety started to get the best of her. When I needed to make a last-minute change, Alexis was incredibly reassuring and helped me work through it. We really appreciated the time she spent with us going over specific shots we wanted, as well as her suggestions for other unique angles and perspectives. Compared to some of our friends who paid almost 15,000 for their wedding photography, Alexis' work and value is unmatched. In fact, I even suggested she consider raising her prices (after our wedding, of course!). Overall, Alexis Brianne Photography exceeded our expectations in every way and we couldn't be happier with the results.
Brian and V., 2 months ago
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Hannah Madison Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves San Diego, CA
  • Offer

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 was a wonderful choice for our wedding photography. From the very beginning, she was quick to respond, pleasant, and inviting in her communication. Her work was above and beyond our expectations - the photos are absolutely beautiful and showcase her skillful eye. She catered to what we wanted, picking out amazing photo spots in various stunning locations. Hannah was so open to our ideas and prioritized our wants and needs throughout the entire process. She captured all the shots we requested, and even some we didn't think of, creating a truly beautiful set of memories from our special day. We are thrilled with the results and highly recommend Hannah Madison Photography.
Kyle B., 3 months ago
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Nadeen Sparks Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $8,200
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Wedding/ Elopement photographer based in Carmel, CA and available worldwide! I first got started in photography five years ago and have been in love with it ever since. Lover of coffee, the ocean and hiking!

Awarded Best of Zola
Nadeen's artistic eye, natural talent and knowledge of photography created the most magical wedding and engagement photos we ever could have asked for, completely exceeding our expectations! We worked with Nadeen for about 8 months in 2023 leading up to our September wedding in Big Sur, CA. She was kind enough to meet us in person 7 months before the wedding for engagement photos (even on a rainy/windy day in Big Sur!) which helped us get to know her and become more comfortable with what to expect for being photographed on the actual wedding day. Nadeen did a great job guiding us on how to look natural for our photos and made us feel super comfortable being photographed. On our wedding day, Nadeen was there every step of the way and captured our day beautifully. It was a pleasure to have her there and she did a great job of keeping us on track, making sure we captured all photos we wanted, and even took us on an extra special excursion to a separate location for sunset photos. From the wedding shots, to the priceless candids, stunning detail shots, and variety of natural light, flash, black and white photos, every single image was taken with thought and love and turned out beautifully. We had the best time working with and getting to know Nadeen. It felt like we were just hanging out with friends! Cannot recommend Nadeen enough for your wedding, engagement or any other event where you may be looking for a photographer!
Emily Tarvin, a year ago
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Sheila Torres Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves San Diego, 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., 6 months ago
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Atrin Studio 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Atrin Studio is a highly regarded professional photography and videography company based in Orange County, California. Since our establishment in 2008, we have accumulated over 15 years of invaluable experience in the industry. Our services extend beyond the borders of the United States, catering to clients both domestically and internationally. At Atrin Studio, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional photography and videography services to our discerning clientele. With a firm commitment to capturing the most memorable moments and creating visually captivating content, our team of experts possesses a wealth of knowledge.

Awarded Best of Zola
I was Looking for a photographer last minute for my wedding. They responded very quickly and answered all of my questions. They did a wonderful job guiding us in our pictures and had reference photos since we had no clue how to pose. The pictures came out amazing. They helped make my day so special and less stressfUl!
Mitra, a year ago
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Noble Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Noble Photo & Video offers award-winning wedding photography and videography services to capture the moments that won’t last forever. Lead photographer and videographer, Joshua Noble, tailors each special day to ensure beautiful photos and videos can be shared with family and friends for generations. Every moment of your big day is documented in the highest quality through a combination of expertly composed shots and professionally edited work. From the smallest details to the grandest elements, let Noble Photo & Video create those timeless memories!

Josh did our engagement photo shoot and it was great! He helped us find a perfect spot to take photos based off of what I was looking for, was very communicative, punctual, and professional. And the photos turned out beautiful and exactly what I was hoping for.
Micha, 10 months ago
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By Alexa Leigh 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,250
  • Serves San Diego, CA
  • Offer

I'm a self taught wedding and lifestyle photographer, with a special love for natural light and minimalism. My style is styled documentary + editorial perspective blended with a lot of candid content. I'm also a passionate traveler and love the outdoors. My mission is is to cultivate authenticity and, in turn, create memories in a true-to-life style that best reflects who you are and this life-changing moment by documenting your wedding day. I’m here to celebrate new beginnings, capture the smallest details, and emphasize your individuality.

From the start, By Alexa Leigh provided quick responses and were patient with all of our questions. She truly understood what we were looking for and captured our wedding day beautifully. The photos are stunning and her efficient process allowed us to enjoy our celebration without any disruptions. Alexa and her team were a pleasure to work with and we are thrilled with the final results. We highly recommend By Alexa Leigh to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photographer.
Molly B., 2 months ago
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AJ Photography-NV 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves San Diego, CA
  • Offer

I'm AJ, a wedding photographer based in South Lake Tahoe, CA Your wedding will be beautiful, unique, and full of joy, I believe your pictures should be too. Your day, and everything that made it so special, deserves to be remembered! But that's not my only goal - I want you to feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to be able to enjoy your entire wedding experience. Live in the moment, I'll be there to capture it.

Awarded Best of Zola
I have worked with Armando many times and refer him to my couples often. He is fun, professional, easy to work with and very flexible. His work is great! I love seeing the photos after the wedding. He makes us all look so great. Everyone I refer him to is very happy. I really can't say enough about him.
Carol Baisinger-Criddle, 3 years ago
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4Ever-Moore 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Hey, I’m Bryce! Just incase you were wondering who was behind the camera, you came to the perfect place. To sum myself up in the “meet me” section as described by the closest people in my life: passionate, dependable, intelligent, loyal, determined, witty, genuine, charismatic and productive. Born in Mississippi and raised in sunny Southern California. With over 12 years of professional photography experience. I fell in love-with love and photographing weddings has been my favorite event to capture. Passionate is how family and friends describe me, so with that being said I’d love to capture the passion on your wedding day!

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A wedding day takes hours, days and sometimes years to plan and then that day goes by faster than a speeding bullet! But thanks to 4ever-Moore my day was beautifully captured and will last a lifetime. Moments that I didn’t remember happening were captured and brings joy to my husband and I every time we look at them. It was the little things that he brought to life that made it all worth it! Bryce was very patient with us and relieved me of the anxiety that every bride has on that day relating to smile, poise, perfect angles and looking fat! It was his eye for detail that made my husband realize that all his favorites were significantly displayed throughout the day. Thank you 4ever-Moore for capturing my day!
Roneishia D., 2 years ago
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Moments by Frank 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Moments by Frank is a wedding photography experience based in Chicago, IL. Frank believes in capturing the essence of your joyous occasion in a relaxed and authentic setting. He focuses on guiding the happy couple through a mindfulness approach – soaking up every second of the memorable day. His gentle and professional tone allows the couple to feel comfortable, so even the most camera-shy will be able to embrace a day of flawless moments. Schedule a quick video call to find out how Frank can capture a day full of intimacy, authenticity, and love.

Frank is the best when it comes to taking pictures! Before our wedding, he met with us and was super helpful with planning and suggesting ideas for specific photos that we wanted for the big day. On our wedding day, he made us feel at ease on a day filled with a lot of emotion. The pictures we received came out amazing and they captured the most memorable day of our lives in the best way possible! Cannot recommend him enough!
A and S., a year ago
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Jessie Emeric Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves San Diego, CA

I hope you like fun and romantic images because that’s what you’re going to get with me. I am here to capture your love and personalities during your wedding day, all while making you feel comfortable and confident! I’m all about documenting your wedding day in a way that is fresh, fun, and true to you.

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Jessie was incredible! We absolutely love our pictures and she made the entire experience so easy and enjoyable. We live in Virginia and planning a wedding in Vegas (neither of us had ever been) was stressful but she helped make the process so easy and provided detailed information to make sure we had pictures done in a location we would love! I absolutely recommend using The Emerics if you want incredible photos and a unique experience!! We couldn’t be happier!
Kayla K., 2 years ago
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Maiara Martins Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Hi, I’m Maiara, but you can call me Mai! I'm a wedding photographer based in Oahu, Hawaii, passionate about capturing love stories in beautiful locations. My style combines the natural beauty around me with authentic, candid moments, creating timeless images. Originally from Brazil, I speak English, Portuguese, and some Spanish, and I’m here to tell your unique love story. I serve clients in Oahu, Southern California, and worldwide for destination weddings. My goal is to capture special moments while ensuring you feel comfortable, confident, and fully present in every shot.

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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Christin Sofka Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Hi! I'm Christin, a destination wedding photographer based in Chattanooga, TN. Specializing in timeless and artful imagery, my expertise goes beyond just taking photos; it's about crafting a visual story that reflects the joy, love, and unique spirit of your celebration.

I have had the pleasure of working alongside Christin Sofka Photography many times. Her talent, attention to detail, care for the client are just some of the many qualities that make her a preferred photographer to our clients. She is organized, timely, and truly walks along side you each step of the way for your big day. Not to mention, amazingly talented at her art. We highly recommend hiring Christin to capture your big day!
Wild Magnolia Events, 10 months ago
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New Ending Productions 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves San Diego, CA

The reasons people choose us over our competitors are: 1) Our communication is the best in the industry 2) No hidden fees, no travel rates(if booked before 2025), the quote you receive is the total amount. 3) We offer a very flexible payment plan, where you choose the dates you wish to pay on! We serve clients across California and throughout the entire U.S. 😁

Honestly Jose saved our lives! Previously to hiring him and his team, my wife and I had gotten scammed by a photographer. I was scared and of course super stressed about finding a new photographer I could trust and I could rely on. From the beginning the communication with Jose was amazing and this is so important with any wedding vendor. He captured our wedding so beautifully and that’s all we really want when hiring a wedding photographer. He even sent sneak peeks like two days after the wedding! And our pictures were ready so fast! I highly recommend New Ending Productions for your wedding and all your photography needs.
Laura P., 5 months ago
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ZAYA PHOTOGRAPHY 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Meet with your Photographer. "The most important thing for me is to create a feeling with my bride and groom, in order to have the best approach on the D-day, and to respect a professionalism, a dress-code, or a planning while keeping the pleasure of capturing these unique moments for my clients."

Oleg and his team are THE MOST talented video/photo team I have every met and worked with. A lot of trust goes into finding someone that can capture your day for a lifetime of memories and we are BEYOND THRILLED to have chosen ZayaEvent. We met with Oleg for the first time and he was so detailed and excited about what he does. It made us excited to work with him! We sent inspo on what we wanted for our engagement shoot and shared what our vision was for our wedding. He captured it all perfectly! We chose to do our engagement shoot at The Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. Oleg was on time and made the experience so much fun. I am very camera shy but he made us both feel very comfortable and captured candid moments of us purely having fun. On our wedding day, Oleg and his team arrived and conquered it all! They were a joy to work with and soooo organized. They created a 1-min movie-quality video for us the next day and returned some photos as a sneak-peek. I CANNOT WAIT to see everything else he captured from our special day! I would work with Oleg and his team over and over again!
Katya K., 10 months ago
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Onyx and Arrow Collective 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves San Diego, CA

I'm April, and I'm here to be your coffee-fueled hype woman on your wedding day! Onyx and Arrow Collective is a wedding photography and videography brand designed to service couples from coast to coast. After 6 years in business, my team and I have been honored enough to capture nearly 900 love stories. We're here to ensure a fun, seamless day while capturing amazing pictures for you and your partner.

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I have only gotten a sneak peek of the photos and I’m already in love! They are absolutely beautiful, everyone I share them with are so impressed. April was so easy to work with, directing us in what was working. Allowing us to add any ideas we had. Beyond that though, just take a look at her portfolio and you’ll immediately realize why people choose her! The pictures speak for themselves.
Erika & E., 4 years ago
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Easton Studios 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Photography is more than a skill; it's a way of seeing the world. I find magic in the ordinary and fleeting moments. Every image is an opportunity to share my perspective and invite others to see the world through my eyes. I want to capture the emotions, the stories, and the atmospheres that surround each photograph. Through my work, I want to trigger memories that will bring you back to feeling the moment.

Easton Studios was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From our very first interaction, the team was incredibly kind, professional, and responsive. They truly listened to our vision and delivered photographs that exceeded our expectations. Easton Studios is a fantastic value, with a talented team of artists who are true perfectionists. Nancy's energy and high-quality work made our special day even better. Easton Studios went above and beyond to make our wedding day unforgettable. Support a woman-owned small business! Nancy Easton was fantastic to work with and we highly recommend her and her team.
Anwar and A., 2 months ago
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Christy Kendall Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves San Diego, CA

After 10 years of shooting I can tell you happily that I still think I somehow got away with having the best job in the world. I adore being able to photograph the moments of life that make it worth living. Weddings, birth, family, there are concentrated amounts of love in these moments and being able to give someone a way to hold on to that visually is absolutely wonderful.

Christy is a true professional - she is meticulous, creative, and a master of her craft. She captured my husband and I so authentically for both our engagement and wedding photos. She and her team were responsive, professional and accommodating from start to finish. Christy remained calm and composed despite the summer heat, family chaos, and various photo requests throughout the night. She made us the priority and ensured we felt comfortable and taken care of. We intend to hire her a million more times for life events worth capturing! Can’t recommend her enough.
Elyse W., 4 months ago
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Christina Molina 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves San Diego, 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
If you are in the market for a photographer, you simply can’t do better than CMSours Photography. Christina has a way of making you feel entirely at ease while you are taking photos, that even the most camera shy of customers will immediately feel comfortable with her. During the day of my engagement, Christina was willing to get there earlier than planned to scope out the best areas for shots and walk me through some contingency plans in the event the weather didn’t cooperate. Having this level of communication and willingness to go above and beyond made me feel like Christina was just as invested in our engagement going smoothly as I was. Afterwards, Christina shared the photos with us super quickly, so we could send them to family and friends who couldn’t be there with us. We can’t recommend Christina enough - she is highly personable, professional, and her photos make for beautiful treasures that we will cherish forever!
Dan, 3 years ago
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Manuel Espino Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Finding an insanely talented wedding photographer that you can trust & afford...impossible? Nope! Contact Manuel Espino Photography who can soothe your fears, and your budget. I am Manuel Espino a Los Angeles and Orange County storyteller wedding photographer who serves clients that value art and service. My style is a blend of artistic, documentary and portrait wedding photography.

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We had a great experience with Manny. He was professional , friendly and the photos are beautiful. We had a large selection to choose from and the photos came through very quickly after the wedding day. We recommend Manny whole heartedly.
Andrea, 2 years ago
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Wild Elegance 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Hello hello! My name is Marie and I am the owner and photographer for Wild Elegance. We are a brand for adventurers, for lovers of life, and genuine people who love those little moments between the moments in life and seek out truth over perfection. Your marriage is unique because of the relationships you have with the people you choose to celebrate with. Spending my day with you and your closest family and friends brings me such joy, and creating art out of some of the best moments of your life is something I am truly honored to be a part of for so many.

Knowing how much of a financial investment a wedding photographer was going to be, I did not take my decision lightly. I reached out to several companies and had several questions when determining who would be the right fit. And I have to say, Marie was by far the most understanding and compassionate during that process. While many photographers seemed annoyed by the (many) questions I would ask before booking, Marie was patient and very thoughtful with her responses -- she even took time to arrange a phone call with me while traveling! And during that phone call, she made sure I didn't feel rushed and that she answered all questions I had fully, it truly felt like I was talking to a friend. That was when I made the decision to book with Marie. Beyond that, when booking the session for our Engagement photos, she brought several creative and adventurous ideas to the table and had the PERFECT locations to take us to. We had a blast together. I would recommend Marie to anyone looking for a photographer who is friendly, compassionate, accommodating and just a joy to be around.
Katie, 8 months ago
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HlubTray Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Welcome. HlubTray Photography is a professional photographer based in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in natural, expressive wedding photos. Owner Tracy Hang is a multi-talented visual artist passionate about capturing the essence of life through her camera lens. Fascinated by the uninhibited parts of people, Tracy sets no limits to the creative lengths she will go for your wedding day. Of Hmong descent, Tracy founded HlubTray Photography as a space to embrace the love, laughter, and joy of living. "Hlub" represents love in her native tongue, setting the tone for the portraits she produces.

Tracy captured our wedding perfectly! She was so fun and easy to work with. While my other vendors were driving us crazy leading up to the wedding Tracy was always so calm and reassuring which we found very comforting and we really appreciated that. Our wedding day pictures are beautiful and we will cherish them forever.
Elizabeth, a month ago
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Tiya Studios 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves San Diego, CA

My name is Tiya and I have started my Photography Journey back in 2008. After having success in fashion world, few magazine covers, working with top models and huge brands such as Braun, I felt like I need much more realistic connection to my subjects and nothing means more to me that LOVE. In 2012 I switched to Wedding Photography and capturing your love through my lens. I am in love with your love story and can’t wait for you to see it through my eyes.

Tiya and her team were wonderful and very professional.we are so happy to have her as the photographer and videographer for our daughter’s wedding. They did a great job and it was so pleasant to work with her .
Negar, 4 months ago
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Rebecca y Las Otras 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves San Diego, CA

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Rebecca was awesome beyond words and we highly recommend her. Our wedding was non-traditional and posed some unique challenges. We threw a backyard Halloween party and surprised our guests by exchanging vows at midnight. To go along with the surprise and remain incognito, Rebecca showed up in costume as an old-timey reporter with a "PRESS" marker tucked in her hatband. She pulled the ruse off flawlessly, blending in and chatting effortlessly with our friends so that she could capture those perfectly candid and special moments throughout the night. No one appeared camera shy, no one looked awkward or directed, every last portrait was of a cherished friend at their joyous best. We had been initially concerned about our lighting conditions since the event was outdoors and at night. We couldn't go too overboard with party lights, nor did we want our photographer to be milling through the crowd with a bright flash. Rebecca laid our concerns to rest well before the event, and her expertise with low-light shooting is on display in our gallery. The photos were absolutely stunning. Some of our favorites were the amazingly touching and genuine reactions of surprise when we revealed we were getting married. We could not be happier or have asked for a better photographer experience. We'll cherish these beautiful mementos for the rest of our lives and we cannot recommend Rebecca y las otras enough.
K and E., 2 years ago
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Lori Mae Artistry 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves San Diego, CA

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

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

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,222
  • Serves San Diego, CA

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

Where do we begin? From the very first contact made to Heather she was beyond helpful! We had already decided from viewing her socials that we loved her work. And after a transatlantic video call to discuss details and vision we knew she was who we wanted to capture our day! We immediately clicked, and genuinely felt we were being heard from the off. Heather was always on hand with recommendations or to answer questions and queries. She genuinely made our day so special and captured us as a couple perfectly. Our only problem is that we now have so many amazing photos that we cant choose our favourites, which is an ok problem to have. :)
Mhairi M., a month ago
Simply Wandering Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Hey, I'm Emily! A natural light photographer based in Portland Oregon who specializes in true-to-color edits and authentic captures. Like many photogs out there, I picked up a camera really young and haven’t put it down since. I never wanted to forget parts of my childhood and young adulthood, so it became second nature for me to document the things I loved with photographs in a very real and candid way. Fast forward to today, I couldn’t feel luckier that this hobby became a career focused on preserving life’s most precious moments for others. Who will be the girl behind the camera hyping you up while capturing some authentic moments?

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I'm so glad that we hired Emily (Simply Wandering Photo) for our wedding. From the first email, she was super responsive and helpful. Neither of us had ever had professional photos taken so we did an engagement shoot with Em before the wedding, and it was fantastic. We were both worried about being awkward (isn't everybody?) and it feeling forced, but she directed us with such ease and confidence that it felt like a breeze - and the photos are perfect. Same for the wedding. Ours was a relatively small backyard-type wedding, and she did a wonderful job of capturing the day, our emotions, the ceremony, family, and the whole setting overall. She's got fantastic photo skills and maybe even more importantly, awesome people skills! Her communication was clear, consistent, and timely, she had tons of suggestions/tips and helpful info, and she just led us through the whole process as if she'd been doing it her whole life. 10/10, definitely recommend.
Laurel and D., 3 years ago
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Phillipvn Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $8,500
  • Serves San Diego, CA

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

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

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves San Diego, CA

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

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

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves San Diego, CA

I’m Jackie- Your guide to planning a unique, customized elopement day experience anywhere in the world. While I am based in Southern California, I help couples all over the world plan and execute their dream elopements. I help you through the process step-by-step with location recommendations, local vendor recommendations, excursion and activity ideas, timeline planning, and more. You can find more about adventure elopements and myself + get in touch with me about your elopement vision through my website!

My husband and I had initially planned to do the big wedding thing, but after I came across Jackie I was SOLD on the idea of eloping somewhere beautiful & forgetting everything else. Photos meant more to me than anything else going in and jackie is worth every penny we’ve spent with her. She helped us completely plan the best day ever and I couldn’t imagine having done it without her expertise. I had no clue about permits, where to start with choosing a location, etc. and she went above and beyond to send me a customized list of recommendations on locations + info on each (I would love never even thought of most of them), ideas of things to include, how to customize our day, etc. I could go on and on, but long story short we are just so grateful that we came across Wild Honey Photo and she walked us through planning our elopement and made sure we had the best day ever and the photos to last a lifetime. I can’t wait to receive my album and wall prints- Thank you again Jackie!!
Paige, 3 years ago
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Nikayla & Co. 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves San Diego, CA

I grew up with a life saturated in creativity. To put it simply: I love my job. My style tends to be joyful, raw, romantic, & bold. I love a deep splash of color in a palette of neutrals and natural light. I love traveling, ethnic food, & ice cream! Getting married myself helped me to realize the importance of wedding photography more than I could’ve imagined. I am also all about printing photos. I’ve shot over 75 weddings, and continue to in Las Vegas, NV, MN, ND, and beyond. I would love to serve you as a part of my journey. All I want is to build a relationship with you, be your third wheel, & send you off with memories.

Nikayla and Co is just an incredible company. No other words to say than I highly recommend her organized, beautiful & timeless artwork that is capturing one of the most beautiful, divine days of someone’s life.
Andrea L., a year ago
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Ashley Sara Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves San Diego, 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
I searched through local photographers for hours. I was most interested in Ashley because she had the style of photography I was looking for & was very responsive & friendly through email. We decided to meet at a local coffee shop & look through her wedding portfolio. Our personalities instantly clicked. I knew I’d feel comfortable spending the most important day of my life with her. She had so many beautiful wedding photos you don’t see on Instagram. I was so glad we decided to meet. It sealed the deal. On the day of our wedding, she was prompt & pumped! She knows how to make you smile without even trying. I’m so glad we booked Ashley. She’s now my go to photographer & a friend!
Alia & R., 5 years ago
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Stay Golden Collective 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Hello there! We're Hannah & Michael! If you're looking for warm, joyful, true to life and authentically candid photos, you're in the right place. We capture genuine moments and joyful vibes for fun-loving, adventurous, and laid-back couples. Our heart is for you to be able to look back at your wedding photos years from now and be able to see and feel your unique love, your authentic selves, and be able to relive how your wedding day actually FELT. We’re pretty serious about documenting your love story but we’re also just a couple of kids at heart who love human connection and try not to take life too seriously.

Awarded Best of Zola
I am a Wedding Hairstylist & Makeup Artist. I had the pleasure of working with Hannah and her hubby when we had a Bride hire both of us for their Yosemite Elopement! Hannah was super kind, professional and very easy to work with. Her energy and personality was perfect for the 3am Sunrise session our Bride booked! The photos were SO awesome, seriously still some of my top favorites ever taken in Yosemite. I especially loved that she was able to catch some starry sky photos and encouraged The Bride / Groom to show off their personality with their Star wars accessories!
Susan Talamantes, 3 years ago
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Jos & Tree 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves San Diego, CA

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

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

5.0

  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Although Tori lives on the east coast, her art & lifestyle is largely inspired by the west coast. Tori grew up just outside Los Angeles and her art reflects the airy, relaxed and purposeful atmosphere that exists in the Golden State. The Tori Parker team intends for their photos to reflect a similar air: relaxed but with a powerful undertone of golden hour hues and genuine joy. When Tori isn't taking photos or managing her amazing team of associate photoghers, she enjoys intentional time with Jesus, watching New Girl with her husband, being outdoors with her dogs, and eating the spiciest thing on the menu.

We really enjoyed working with Tori, Claire, and Brooke! Tori coordinated our photographers and edited our photos, Claire was our photographer for our engagement photos and wedding day, and Brooke was our second shooter for our wedding. The editing of our photos was done beautifully and working with Tori regarding the plan for our wedding made us very comfortable. Additionally, she got photos back to us very quickly! Claire was great to work with, she made us feel very comfortable during shoots and did a great job posing two people who are very uncomfortable in photos! The wedding party and family photos were also lovely and went very smoothly. They were very easy to work with and captured the event without distracting from it at all which was awesome.
Kathleen R., 4 months ago
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Kelli and Josh 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $20,000
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Kelli and Josh are a sought-after international photographer team specializing in a unique combination of editorial and photojournalistic photography. Their expertise in each of their skillsets give them a timeless yet beautiful look to their photography. They have photographed weddings and events in over 42 countries across the world and have been named by BRIDES magazine as one of the top wedding photographers in Houston.

Awarded Best of Zola
It was truly an honor working with Kelli and Josh. They were so fun, and professional! They made my hubby and me at ease on our big day. I was so truly blown away by the quality of my pictures and how they were able to capture the day through the lens of the camera. Please please do yourself a favor and work with Josh and Kelli. They are truly dream photographers and it was truly an honor to have them capture our photos.
Kaitlyn Y., 3 years ago
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Kiersten Franks Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Heyyy there! I’m Kiersten, the founder and creative force behind the lens. Born and raised in West Virginia, this beautiful state is what I call my home. I’ve developed a love for traveling across the United States, and I’m excited to expand my adventures internationally in December 2024. I’m passionate about capturing that best friend type of love—the real, raw, and candid moments that make your relationship unique. On your wedding day, my focus is on documenting your authentic selves, from those emotional first looks to cozy moments during golden hour. And I’m all about the pops of color!

I recently had the pleasure of working with Kiersten for my wedding, and I can't recommend her enough. From the moment we met, her professionalism and passion for photography were evident. She took the time to understand our vision and was super easy to communicate with throughout the planning process. On the big day, Kiersten was a true pro—capturing all the special moments without being intrusive. She managed to blend into the background while still getting all the key shots we wanted. The candid shots really stood out. The final photos blew us away. The quality and creativity were top-notch, and we received countless compliments from our friends and family. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who delivers stunning results and makes the process enjoyable, Kiersten is your person. You won’t regret it!
Noah, 5 months ago
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Natalie Schutt Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves San Diego, 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, 5 years ago
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Kyrsten Ashlay Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves San Diego, 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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Mario Ramirez Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,450
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Hi , I am Mario and love photographing all around beautiful Las Vegas Nevada and all the cities around it, Living in the City of Lights considered by many the Destination Wedding Capital of the USA has given me the opportunity to meet people from all countries and learning from their culture and I believe that is why I love to photograph weddings especially in Las Vegas. I am husband to Irma for over 20 years, Father to Fernando and grandfather to Diana ( our sons bull terrier mix ) and humbly been told by my couples i and one of the best wedding photographers in Las Vegas.

Mario was absolutely amazing from punctuality to quality! He arrived an hour earlier than expected and got straight to work. He is creative and has a vision for everything! He made the whole wedding party laugh and made the corny poses everyone does on their wedding day feel natural and enjoyable. Within 24 hours we received a sneak peak clip and it was AMAZING!!! He blew my expectations out of the water. If you are looking for a photographer or videographer, look no further. I cannot recommend him enough!!
James and A., 4 years ago
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Jennifer Auner Photo 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Hey guys! My name’s Jennifer Auner, a professional third-wheeler. I’m also a mama to two of the sweetest little guys around Rudy + Daniel, and wife to my high school sweetheart, Chris. My obsessions include the art of drag, Disneyland dates, and finding the best boba in every town I visit!

Jennifer was wonderful! She had amazing packages that worked well within our budget and was local to where we were getting married. We chatted with her multiple times and she even was okay with traveling for us to have our engagement photos taken. We just received our sneak peek package and I cannot wait to get all the rest of our photos! We'll definitely be using Jennifer again for photos and enjoyed our time with her.
Samantha R., 8 months ago
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MDRFILMS 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves San Diego, CA

Just a SoCal adventurer, nature-loving, down-to-earth wedding photographer and videographer capturing your memories! Searching for a photographer or videographer can be difficult. You're looking for the kind of photographer to capture your relationship and tell your story artistically while having fun and being yourselves. You're looking for someone who is going to capture that romance mixed with a little fun, no uncomfortable poses, just you being you. You're looking to relive your day through those photos, over and over again. I can do just that!

Thank you Marla for capturing my post-elopement photos! I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer! I don’t know what magic you worked, but I loved the way I looked in every single photo. We appreciate all of your expertise and all of your hard work. Thank you for being our photographer. I cannot wait to book another session !
Denicce G., 3 months ago

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