The Best Wedding Photographers in San Luis Obispo, CA

The Best Wedding Photographers in San Luis Obispo, CA

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1000+ Wedding Photographers in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Emma Lee Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Hey there! I’m Emma. I’m a sassy, sarcastic redhead and also a complete sap. To keep it short, I value relationships and experiences above nothing else (although some would say I have a serious West Elm and pizza addiction as well). I love reminiscing and think some of the best nights involve sharing a bottle of wine with old friends and laughing about all of our past adventures (while planning new ones too!). When I think about it, I know I was meant to be a wedding photographer - because I admire your relationship, understand how important this journey to marriage is for you two and understand the importance of documenting it.

Emma is so talented and amazing to work with! She made a ton of recommendations for me because I’m eloped I didn’t know who to call, she played such a big part in putting my day together! My photos are so incredible I could not be happier with how they turned out. She made my husband and I both feel comfortable in front of the camera and was able to capture so much emotion! She’s incredibly gifted at what she does and I cannot say enough good things about her!!
Ashleigh B., 3 years ago
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Completely Captured™ 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Completely Captured is a team of storytelling photographers with an eye for sweet and sexy moments. Our team of storytellers will travel anywhere to capture your love story, one fun moment at a time. Every wedding is a unique chapter in your life's collection of adventures, and we're excited to be a part of your next adventure.

I met Liz at a family wedding we attended in March 2023 and absolutely loved how their photos turned out! So when it was time to start planning my Jan 2024 wedding, I knew I wanted to reach out to her first. As so many brides know, one thing can lead to another and things change! I decided to cancel the January plans and opted for a more intimate, destination wedding in Lake Tahoe and Liz didn’t even hesitate to still be my photographer, even after I moved up the wedding to just a couple months out. She showed up, ready to make our photo dreams come true! I couldn’t have been more lucky to have her capture our wedding day in the most special location….still daydream about the day. :) Liz is so supportive and talented! She’s simply the best. Thank you, Liz!
Ella E., a month ago
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Aspen Sage Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

My name is Saige and I'm a photographer from New York and residing in Colorado mostly. I love traveling and doing adventuring photography, I've been on the road for about 7 years exploring and traveling and photographing weddings for about 10 years. I graduated from Colorado Mountain College with my photography degree back in 2015. I Love to travel and am a perfect match for the laid back couples!

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Aspen Sage Photo was a pleasure to work with for our event. Their communication style was easy going, clear, helpful, and flexible throughout the entire process. They were creative, open to our ideas, and produced beautiful photographs that captured the essence of our special day. Aspen Sage made things super easy and we didn't need to worry or think much about the photography - they handled everything seamlessly. The final product turned out absolutely gorgeous, and we are thrilled with the memories they were able to preserve for us.
Jobeth, 2 months ago
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NorAnna Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Thistle & Bee Photography is based out of Scottsdale, Arizona, and travels all over the world for clients! I love this industry with my entire being, and I pour my heart into every session. Thistle & Bee Photography offers sessions from engagement, elopement, wedding, celebrations, and any other moment worth capturing on camera. I truly believe there is no greater joy of mine than making you feel beautiful, your love stronger, and your memories feel authentically captured each time I pick up my camera.

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Ann was an amazing wedding photographer to work with from the beginning, even in areas that were outside of the photography side! Our 18 month old was integrated into the plan and photos so well! We started working together early and she had a questionnaire that covered everything we could think of. Her style is what drew us in and she did not cease to amaze in the moments that were captured. We are truly grateful to have our day captured and preserved like it was 3
Amanda K., 6 months ago
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Ashly Arts Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Ashly Arts Photography is a professional wedding photography business servicing Arizona and beyond. Ashly loves capturing special moments that highlight your journey together. She strives to preserve memories of the happiest day of your life so you and your spouse can relive them for years to come. Ashly has been professionally photographing clients since 2017 and specializes in wedding and boudoir photography. Her passion for this art form has led her to destinations near and far to help her couples celebrate their love.

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Ashly has photographed a lot of big moments in my life - we knew we needed her at our wedding! Not only is she professional, prompt, and incredibly talented, she’s a joy to be around! Our photos are dreamy and beautiful. I can’t believe I get to keep these memories and moments in time forever!
Nicole M., 10 days ago
Lindsey Paradiso Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Like many kids in the late '90s and early 2000s, I grew up with a camera in hand—Polaroids, video cameras, disposables, film—you name it. I was captivated by the magic of preserving moments and telling stories. Now, as a wedding photographer, I bring that same passion to capturing your day. I’m known for making people feel warm and at ease, whether it’s connecting with your family, hyping up the wedding party, or quietly documenting the in-between moments. My goal is to create a space where everyone feels comfortable, celebrated, and truly themselves while preserving memories you’ll treasure forever.

Lindsey is such an amazing talent with an equally kind heart. We were lucky enough to work with her for our engagement photos, and on our wedding day. She went above and beyond our expectations in so many ways, and delivered quality work that we will cherish for a lifetime. We felt so comfortable with her behind the lense, which is not an easy task. She scouted beautiful scenery for our sunrise engagement photos, and even reserved a campsite for us to stay the night before. She helped us incorporate our lovely pup into our photos, both on the wedding day and for our engagement shoot, hired a great second shooter for the wedding day, and rolled with all the challenges of a wedding day (on her birthday!) with ease. We are lucky to still be in contact with her and truly enjoy her company. Such a beautiful human, with a stunning, artistic eye.
Jake B., 3 years ago
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Twentythreeninteen 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

My name is Thomas Seabury I am a wedding photographer of 9 years, over the past 3 years shooting just over 100 weddings per year. Each wedding I take on the roll of coordinator, photographer, and personal assistant keeping the entire day running smoothly and keeping the stress of the day as far from the bride and groom as possible. I would love to be a huge part of your entire process from overall planning to execution of the day! In the off chance you're booking at a Northern CA Wedgewood venue, I have hundreds of hours of experience at each of their venues and work very closely with the everyone of the staff at Wedgewood.

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My wedding was in May and the weather surprised us by dumping buckets of rain during the ceremony. Thomas was so helpful with all of his direction and suggestions for the ceremony. He was able to keep his cool and roll with the punches on our very crazy day. Our Photos are absolutely stunning! I honestly can't say enough good things about him. He took so many photos and his editing is wonderful. He also did our engagement photos all the way in Yosemite. He not only drove 3 hours one way for the engagement shoot but also drove an obscene amount of hours for our wedding. He put in so much work and I can't thank him enough.
Hannah W., 8 months ago
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Abby Carissimo Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

I'm Abby! and I’m hopelessly obsessed with love. There’s nothing like watching a couple look into each other’s eyes and realize they just got married. Being able to capture that moment- and then deliver it to the couple to keep forever- it’s truly the best. I’m here to capture so much more than just memories. I’m here to capture feeling. . The sweet glances that make your fingertips tingle. The look that makes your heart thump in your chest. The loopy butterflies in your stomach as you’re about to walk down the aisle. Those feelings. The photos I produce allow you to hold those feelings in your hand, and keep them safe for eternity.

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Abby and her team provided and exception service to our bride and groom who were married at our venue. Her photography was beautiful - capturing non posed special moments as well as posed beautiful and fun shots of our couple. Abby had to think out of the box when a rain storm hit mid wedding - and her reassurance and creativity with pics instantly reduced any possible stress for the couple - the photos were exceptional irrespective of weather! We hope to have her back soon and highly recommend using her for your wedding - you will not be disappointed!
Greenock Manor Weddings, 4 years ago
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Roberta Nicole Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Luxury wedding photography in California and worldwide... You want your photos to be as unique as you are. You want photos that capture the intimacy and emotion of your day. I have spent the past decade developing my approach to wedding photography, learning how to be unobtrusive, when to take the lead, and when to take step back and anticipate the moment. The resulting experience is one that allows you to be in the moment. The resulting images are authentic, beautiful and timeless.

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Oh my goodness, where do I begin? I honestly can not even express how much I enjoyed my experience with Roberta. When I met her initially before hiring, I instantly picked up on her genuine and gentle way and knew that she would be a great fit for us on our wedding day. Fast forward to a year and change later and she was even better than I could have hoped for. She's a true master of her art. She knows exactly where to get the shot, how to make you feel completely comfortable, how to make you look natural and how to move you along in a way where you can still enjoy your party (which was really important to us). She listens to what you want and that's exactly what she gives you. All of our friends and family commented that Roberta knew what she was doing and they were right. If you have the opportunity to work with Roberta you can consider yourself lucky. You are in great hands and you will not only LOVE the photos but you'll love working with her
Alex, 2 years ago
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Drozephotographs 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

Hey yall! I’m Madalyn, the owner of Drozephotographs and hopefully your new photographer friend! I am an Alabama based licensed photographer who loves every minute of it. If you’re looking for an easygoing yet professional photographer, I’m yours! ❤️ The thing that I stress the most importance of is soaking in the moments. Whether that be your first sip of coffee in the morning with your girls, or your big moment when you’re walking down that beautifully stretched aisle. Every moment is so so so important. I would love to be the one that tells your story through your littlest and biggest moments.

Choosing Drozephotographs as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made. From the moment we first spoke with her we were impressed by her skills and how easy going she was working with clients. She was understandable and checked in with us to go over our wedding day. She even helped us make a guideline we were comfortable with to help on our big day. Her work is simply beautiful, perfect, and incredibly unique - she captured the most natural and beautiful moments of our special day! Drozephotographs helped us create a schedule so we didn't have to worry about a thing, and made sure we felt at ease in front of the camera, providing helpful tips and poses that made our photos stand out. It never felt awkward or forced, and every single picture she took was truly one of a kind. I’m still in awe over these photos no one could’ve done a better job! We are so grateful for her incredible service and would highly recommend her to any couple looking for wedding photographers.
Jade T., 18 days ago
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Val Photo Co 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,400
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

I'm Val - I value authenticity, connection, and love. I feel so lucky to spend my days photographing weddings, traveling to new places, and witnessing couples sharing their heart. I can’t think of a better way to spend my days. As someone who is married, I deeply understand how significant and special a wedding day truly is. It’s about the love, the people, and all the emotions felt—the moments you’ll cherish and reminisce for decades to come.

Every time I see that a couple has booked Valerie I know the day will not only be captured perfectly but that the experience for us as a venue and the couple will be stress-free. She is always professional and able to let the couple enjoy the day while capturing all the important moments. Speaking to her talent, our assistant planner got married last year and of all the photographers she could have chosen she picked Valerie and of course the pictures were stunning. Just look through her galleries and you will know why she is one of our favorites.
Fireseed , 7 months ago
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MaddyKate Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

HI, I'm Maddalynn. DESTINATION ELOPEMENT AND WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER FROM THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.  As a photographer, my passion lies in capturing the authentic and genuine moments of life. I aim to freeze time and preserve the memories that bring joy to our lives.  Whether it's a couple celebrating their love, a family creating memories, or an individual embracing their true self, I am committed to capturing the raw emotion and genuine connections in all of my photos. I am honored to be a part of my clients' special moments, I am dedicated to providing them with a personalized and unforgettable photography experience.

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Maddy went absolutely above and beyond for us on our most special (but also stressful) day. She communicated well with us each step of the way and has created little masterpieces for us to keep forever!
Kylea C., 2 months ago
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Katy Nevinsky Photo & Films 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

*Taking inquiries through my website* Hi, I'm Katy! I've been a photographer and videographer for over 17 years and I love working with couples to create beautiful, artistic photos and films! My visual style tends to be soft, earthy & vibrant, with a mix of prompted and candid poses. My energy tends to be pretty calming, which can help people look and feel more natural in their photos and on video.

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Katy was so amazing! All of the pictures she took for our engagement and wedding are so spectacular we can’t stop looking at them! Katy is so professional and amazing at what she does I will definitely be reaching out to her in the future for more photos.
Sophia H., 6 months ago
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Luna + Lion Photo Co 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Destination Wedding Photographers specializing in storytelling images, providing timeless artifacts that authentically tell your story on digital and film. Utilizing documentary, editorial, and traditional techniques to create a classic and cohesive final gallery.

From the moment we first connected with Luna Lion Photo Co, we knew we had found our dream wedding photographers. Kayti and her team were so incredibly available and quick to respond throughout the entire planning process, putting our minds at ease. On the day of the wedding, their professionalism and talent shone through - the photos they captured were absolute perfection, dreamy, magical, and breathtaking. Kayti and Lana made everyone feel super comfortable and at ease, resulting in natural, pure photos that truly captured the joy and love of our special day. Kayti even stayed longer than contracted to make sure she didn't miss a single shot or opportunity. I can truly call Kayti one of my friends after this wedding experience, and I would recommend Luna Lion Photo Co to any couple looking for jaw-dropping wedding photography.
Julianna C., 3 months ago
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Jessica Yahn Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and I am so happy that you are considering including us to be a part of it. I commit to a limited number of Weddings per year to ensure that your day remains a priority. Photography is all about connection and your photographer will be one of the biggest and longest-lasting connections you’ll share with any of your wedding vendors. I strive to create beautiful portraits, but also a lasting relationship with my couples. When you book with us, you are not just a client, you become part of the JYP family! I am honored to have the opportunity to laugh…to cry…to share your love story.

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Where do I even start? Jessica is probably hands down the easiest person we worked with on our wedding. We unintentionally scheduled our wedding on Mother's day and this was obviously an important day for her, but she worked with us anyway. She worked through our foolishness (my husband and I are incapable of being serious in most situations), and often would join in on the fun. She also provided a schedule of events which was incredibly helpful for me as I had no idea what I was doing. Jessica is an amazing photographer, but that is not really the best quality here. She is an amazing person all around and I highly recommend her!
Jessica E., 14 days ago
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Lucia Giuseppina Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

My style is rooted in an editorial approach, allowing me to narrate your unique love story through timeless images that highlight genuine emotions. As your photographer, I bring a heartfelt and genuine perspective, ensuring that your wedding day is portrayed in a way that truly reflects you and preserves the memories you'll cherish forever.

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We are so happy we chose Lucia to capture our elopement. Lucia is professional, fast to respond to emails and texts, helpful with decisions, accommodating to any requests, concerns, and excited to give advice. Duncan and I really wanted our photographer to capture our true emotion and to get candids of us, and Lucia DID THAT! The day felt blissful and a key point for us was that we got to enjoy the day without it feeling solely like a photoshoot which I think speaks to Lucias talent and confidence in her craft. She was good at giving guiding advice for posing without us feeling posed. I put together a Pinterest board and shot list which she really did a great job pulling inspiration from. The photos are stunning and the exact style we envisioned. Also, our sneak peak was huge and she got them to us very fast. If you are torn between photographers or are just starting your research, you're in very safe hands to stop here. We hope to continue reaching out to Lucia in the future when we start a family.
Kirin P., 2 months ago
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Laura Alexandra Photography 

4.3

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

We are a family owned company that started in 2014. This was my dream and so I decided to name my company after my daughter "Laura Alexandra" since she was the reason for starting my company. We offer many different types of sessions but our passion is capturing love. From engagements to weddings we are there to capture every moment for everlasting memories.

I am OBSESSED with our engagement and wedding photos!! Everybody complimented us saying we had the BEST photos ever! We had a blast working with Andy, who took our engagement photos, and with Laura Alexandra, who took our wedding photos. I couldn’t be happier with them and I am still looking forward to seeing our wedding video! Thank you for capturing such wonderful memories!
Chels, 2 months ago
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MoonTide Media 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Photography truly has a full grip on my soul– I love EVERYTHING about capturing special moments to be forever held in time! I consider my style to be way more candid, as I truly adore capturing an authentic experience that is almost tangible to the person viewing the photo. I want the viewer to feel the emotion and as if they were there with us right back in that moment. I love realness of a perfect candid shot…my goal—especially with couples—is to get to the heart of their connection and connect with my couples, as well, to truly make them feel comfortable in front of the lens so that we can get to those authentic magic shots!

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We had the best experience with Shannon on our wedding day! She was very communicative before hand and the day of was ran very smoothly. She made us all feel very comfortable and stress free. She provided us an awesome sneak peek shortly after our wedding and the online gallery within the promised time frame. Her work is beautiful and exactly what we could have hoped for! Her services are also very affordable and customizable to what you desire or can afford. I would highly recommend!!
Typhani, a month ago
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Sarah Lindholm Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

I’m sure your mind is racing with all that needs to be planned. It’s all very exciting but it can also be somewhat overwhelming. You’re planning the day that you’ve been anticipating your whole life and yet you only get one shot at it! By the time you get the hang of it, the planning is over! My goal as a wedding photographer is to make this one aspect of the planning process simple. Photography is more than just images, it’s a real part of your day. Not only do you deserve beautiful images, you also deserve an amazing photographic experience.

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Sarah did a wonderful job capturing our wedding! The pictures truly turned out to be timeless and classic and will be something that we will look back on for many years. She went above and beyond the day of our wedding - even allowing the bride to borrow her shoes to traverse the hot Texas concrete. If you're looking for a photographer who will capture your wedding in a classic and timeless way, look no further than Sarah Lindholm Photography.
Maddie S., 4 months ago
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Frankely Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Photography has been a lifelong passion for me and I truly found my happy place when I started photographing weddings. Capturing every relationship and everything that makes it unique and beautiful make my heart all warm and fuzzy. I am here for all of the silly laughs and intimate snuggles. I am always going to make those around me feel comfortable; this might be by making jokes at my own expense or it could be showing you photos as I take them to make sure you see what a freakin’ BABE you are.

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I honestly can’t say enough good things about Frankely Photography! From the moment we met Emily for our engagement session, she made us feel completely at ease. On our wedding day, Emily and Wilson were a dream team—fun, calming, and so easy to work with. They worked seamlessly together, creating a relaxed and joyful vibe while capturing every moment. The photos are absolutely stunning, perfectly capturing every detail and emotion. We’re so grateful for how they told the story of our day through their incredible photos, and we’ll definitely be turning to Frankely Photography to capture more special moments for us!
Beth R., 20 days ago
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Fox & Film 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Your culture, style, love languages, and family dynamic play a huge role in how I approach your wedding. This is why I always schedule a call prior to booking!

Josie is incredible, we had high expectations from all of the stellar reviews - but she absolutely exceeded those high expectations. We had a very small wedding and a relatively small budget but she worked with us to find a way to shoot our wedding within our budget. She made sure to meet with us twice before the wedding to make sure she had a good idea of what our expectations were and who each person in our party was. On the day of, she felt like a friend/guest. She is so lovely, bubbly and so genuinely passionate about capturing every moment of your special day. We knew we wanted a documentary style photographer, but she is truly talented in her eye for detail and being able to make your wedding photos look like stills from a movie. She was able to coordinate photos without having us posing for them and she is so good at making anyone feel comfortable in front of her camera. We were so happy we decided to book her even before we got all of our photos back. Now that we have seen them, we are just elated.
Summer, 5 months ago
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Sarah Fischback Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

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.

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Sarah is super easy to work with and I love her photos. We did our engagement and wedding photos with her. Her package options are great and we customized a little after that. She connects with you all along the way to make sure you get every shot you want. One of my favorite experiences was the engagement shoot which was such a great collab between my vision and her inspiration along the way. Couldn’t be happier!
Claire B., 2 years ago
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Magnolia Pine 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

Hi – I’m Lauren Bolan, Owner, Photographer & Graphic Designer of Magnolia Pine. I currently reside in Cleveland, Ohio, the land that I love! I absolutely enjoy capturing & creating timeless pieces for my clients and their special day! There is just something magical about weddings & special events! I’m super detail oriented and I’m very particular, so you can be assured that I will take good care of your products and put so much love into them!

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Lauren, was a dream to work with on our wedding day. She spent so much time with us, running all around the venue to capture every detail, and even helped me get my veil off before the reception. Lauren's moody, boho, and romantic style shines through in our absolutely stunning wedding photos. She met with us beforehand to understand the look we were going for, and the final product exceeded our expectations. Lauren was always responsive and kept us updated throughout the process. We couldn't be happier with the memories she helped us create on our special day.
Hunter B., 25 days ago
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Poppy & Hive Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Poppy & Hive is the husband-and-wife team of Chris & Erinn Austin. Our roots are in California, and we now call Utah home. We've been capturing love all over the world since 2014, published in numerous wedding blogs and on the covers of wedding magazines. We are a family of five here in Utah, spending out time outdoors, exploring the national parks, hiking, and all the nature that Utah has to offer!

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Chris and Erinn deliver A quality. They are very prompt, fast, and detailed in their communication. The quality of their work is top notch. Chris had my husband and I lay on a diving board (at our reception) for a photo and that photo will go down in history as one of the best ever taken. They have such an eye for art and vision. They are the kindest souls, masters of their craft, and most reliable vendor I’ve ever worked for. I cannot recommend them enough and will be asking them to take my family photos (as our fam grows) for years to come.
Julie Z., 18 days ago
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Joy and Light Photography 

4.9

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Hello! I'm Diana - An emotive wedding photographer focused on capturing candid love, real stories, and epic connection. Specializing in vibrant, clean, documentary imagery that will stand the test of time. Proudly serving couples in Arkansas and Oaxaca, Mexico.

Diana has done photography for me multiple times, so when it came to finally choosing our wedding photographer, it was a no-brainer for us. We had a change of plans that moved up our wedding by over 3 months. Diana was flexible throughout and worked with us to make sure all of the details suited our big day. On our wedding day, she was an absolute ray of sunshine. She was a calming presence and was great at directing more camera-shy individuals. Our photos turned out perfectly. She really captured the energy of the day. I would definitely recommend her work!
Shani B., a year ago
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Bogdanov photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Bogdanov Photography is a wedding photography business located in Chicago, Il. This company serves the city of Chicago and surrounding areas while also being open to covering other United States destination weddings. Originally from Crimea, owner and operator Svyat has photographed over 600 weddings during his career in various places around the world. With his focus on candid emotions and heartfelt interactions, he will work to give couples tailor-made wedding albums a beautifully candid tone.

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My husband and I could not be more happy with our decision to go with Svat to capture the best day of our lives!! The whole experience was absolutely seamless from start to finish, He was nothing but professional, kind, patient, and helpful throughout the entire process! He really paid attention to what we wanted out of our wedding photos and delivered the most INCREDIBLE images we have ever seen!! We were blown away when we received the photos! Fantastic quality, and it truly feels like we are being transported back to the day when we turn through the vibrant pages! Just WOW! Svat was everything we could have asked for and more! You won’t regret choosing him for your big day! Thank you for everything Svat!!!
Christina, 4 months ago
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Dasha Murashka 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

I'm in love with human emotions, either it's laughing till it hurts or tears of happiness. When your man hugs you so strong, that you can't breathe or when your dad is crying (for the first time in his life!) listening to your vows at the altar. I do believe, that these un-staged moments are more meaningful than classy portraits on a sunset (but no worries, you'll plenty of both!) If you feel like we are on the same page - let's talk! Write me a few words about who you are, tell me your story and let's create something beautiful together!

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If you are reading this, go book Dasha! The wedding photographer was the most important vendor for us. After talking to many photographers, we ended up booking Dasha and that's the best decision we've ever made. Through our engagement session, we got so comfortable in front of her camera and the photos turned out great. Ahead of the wedding, I had a final meeting with Dasha and you could tell that she cares about her couples and gives good advice on the timeline. On the wedding day, her professionalism and creativity made the day so easy for us, and we didn't need to give her a long shortlist because we trusted her. When we received the full gallery, we were so BLOWN AWAY. The editing style speaks for itself. We also loved the way she documented our special - it feels very natural and authentic. Many of our families and friends asked us who our photographer was, and we cannot recommend Dasha enough. Thank you, Dasha!!
Doris, a month ago
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1828 Collective 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Hi, I'm McKenna! The person behind the camera and a hopeless romantic. I describe my photography style as candid, romantic, and timeless. My goal is to make a human connection with all my clients and deliver images that you'll love forever. I started 1828 Collective in 2016 after I realized that capturing relationships and telling love stories was my passion. Four years later I'm so in love with my job that I often forget I'm working. I find joy in capturing love, hearing about how you met, and everything in between.

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I cannot express how incredibly thankful we were for choosing McKenna to capture our big day. McKenna was so friendly and charismatic from the start and she fit right into the craziness and chaos of our life without missing a beat. She was flexible and super communicative, especially when it rained on the day of our engagement photos, which really helped to calm our nerves and make the session comfortable and fun. She stepped right into the flow of things on our wedding day and kept everyone on schedule and in good spirits. The photos came back better than I could've imagined and our guests haven't stopped talking about them. To say that McKenna is talented would be an understatement and I'll certainly be asking her to capture the rest of our big life moments!
Bethany, 2 years ago
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Ra Weddings 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,499
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Hello there! I'm Ra. Congratulation, you just made your wedding day much better and more fun. My name is Karim Ibrahim, but please call me Ra. You will probably pronounce my name wrong, and I’ll laugh at you. I'm a destination luxury wedding, engagement, elopement, and family photographer. My main goal is to shoot weddings all over the world, so just pack me in your luggage I’m skinny and I'll try to fit.

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Ra was awesome, we booked him for my engagement photoshoot. We spoke in advance and went over ideas for the day and then he went to it. he arrived on time and snapped away. he got views that we didn't even think of. he made the shoot go that much smoother. he has a great personality and great sense of humor which is why I’m laughing in most of the pictures. he also gave us so many ideas and stuff to do to look more natural instead of just telling us what to do. he was doing the pose first with his assistant to show us how it’s done and the tips and tricks to make it look natural. We appreciated all the knowledge that Ra brought! We can't thank him enough. he highlighted my dress and how big it was in certain poses which made my dress look just awesome and stunning. everyone loved the pictures and I’m just in love with this shot especially. thanks Ra again, definitely recommended.
Nayira, 2 years ago
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Banker Creative 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

**We are new to Zola but not new wedding photographers.** Banker Creative is a small business consisting of myself Joe, and my wife Ashley. We are a Husband + Wife Creative Team that specializes in documenting weddings. We call Ohio home, but we are grateful to have the opportunity to continue to capture weddings all over the country. So far we have worked in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Utah, Virgina, West Virginia and Washington DC. We can't wait to visit more states and experience new places!

Joe and Ashley were easy to work with on our engagement and wedding photography. They had great attention to detail and gave great direction for each shot. We would hire them again and recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer.
Lauren S., 4 months ago
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Melissa Cervantes Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

I have 12 years of photography experience, 6 years in the industry and have shot more than 180 weddings. Safe to say, this IS my passion. Couples and wedding photography can be SO stressful--the pressure to look and be a certain way or follow trends is INTENSE. Wedding stress is real and I am anti it all the way. For my couples, they're job is just to show up and have fun. I will do ALL the rest!

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we first spoke with Melissa, we knew we had found the perfect wedding photographer. Her communication was prompt, thorough, and reliable, and she was such a friendly and calming presence throughout the entire process. Aside from capturing incredible photos that truly encapsulate the magic of our special day, Melissa went above and beyond the call of duty - she even helped us find an amazing DJ and assisted me with a last-minute wedding dress mishap! Working with Melissa was an absolute no-brainer, and she was by far the most stand-out vendor we had the pleasure of working with. The photos she delivered speak for themselves, and we are forever grateful for the fun, joyful, and professional way she contributed to making our wedding day so incredibly special.
Taylor C., 9 days ago
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Annie Austin Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

For the Artistry of Love This is about you. The way you laugh together, the quiet moments when no one else is watching, the chaos and joy that make your love yours. I’m Annie Austin, a documentary meets editorial photographer based in East Texas, and my work is all about creating emotive, artistic, and intentional images that feel as personal as your story. You don’t need to know how to pose or what to do—I’ll guide you, capturing the real moments that matter. Let’s create something you’ll not just look at, but feel, every time you see it.

Awarded Best of Zola
Annie Austin Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From our first interaction, we were impressed by their detailed, engaging, and personalized communication style. They took the time to understand our vision and were fun and clear in providing direction throughout the day. Our photographer was incredibly flexible, even embracing the rain with us to capture some beautiful, natural shots. The final photos were high-quality, professional, and truly captured the joy and happiness of our special day. We are thrilled with the personalized service and stunning final product from Annie Austin Photography - they were an invaluable part of making our wedding day perfect.
Alexa N., 2 months ago
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Monica Cassell Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

I’m Monica Cassell, and I’m on a mission to ensure your photos are really damn good. When you choose me as your photographer, you’re not just choosing another vendor who’ll punch in and punch out. Hell no. You’re choosing a comprehensive client experience. I prioritize spending time with you, getting to know you individually and as a couple, and serving you in this season through engagement photos, recommendations, and anything else you might need. By the time you run through the sparkler tunnel to your getaway car, we’ll be so close you might just ask me to come with you (JK, unless it’s Disneyworld).

What can I say? Monica is a breathe or fresh air in the photography industry. She will absolutely nail your ideas and photos and take them to the.next level. She is fun and passionate and kind, I can’t recommend her enough. We will love our Disney photos forever.
Megab, 3 years ago
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BEN WAGNER PHOTOGRAPHY 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

I'm a french wedding and elopement photographer based in NYC. Passionate about arts, travel enthusiast and coffee connoisseur. I service NYC, New England and the tri-state area in general. Will travel for destination weddings as well.

From the moment we reached out to Ben Wagner Photography, we were impressed by their open, clear, and responsive communication style. Ben and his team were a pleasure to work with, and their beautiful, artistic photography truly captured the beauty and joy of our special day. Everyone commented on how attentive and professional Ben was, ensuring he got all the important shots without ever being intrusive. The final photos exceeded our expectations - they are truly breathtaking and we are thrilled to have such wonderful memories to look back on. We highly recommend Ben Wagner Photography to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photography experience.
Christian P., 2 months ago
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Milieu 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

The word ‘milieu’ defines how we want to capture your wedding: as whole of scenery. Any experience is the result of a series of moments and feeling of our interaction with others. Images can recreate those intangible elements more fully in our mind, allowing us to relive our emotional experience long after the day has ended.

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Salvatore (Milieu) made our wedding day even more special than we could have expected. We LOVED his beautiful and creative ways of capturing our most special moments (if you look at his portfolio, you will know exactly what I mean). He is so very kind, professional, and made us so comfortable. He was so accommodating and helped us come up with a way to get all of the photos we wanted within the time frame we had to work with. I can go on and on about how much we loved working with Salvatore! He is truly a 1 of a kind find and we HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend him!
Danielle and A., a year ago
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Arielle Thomas Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Hi! Congratulations on your engagement! I'm Arielle and I want to photograph your wedding! I'm a fun loving lady that's totally in love with love. I have like 20 years of experience with a camera in my hand, and 7 years since I started shooting weddings full time. Rain or shine we're going to have the best day ever if you choose me to shoot your wedding. I grew up in Vermont and after traveling around and living in several different states I made my way back to Vermont where I posted up and started this wild photo business and I've never been happier to share my talent with you! I can't wait to meet you!

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We had a wonderful experience with Arielle for our engagement and wedding photos. She’s kind, professional, and super fun to work with. She has a great talent for putting you at ease to get the best shots. Our photos came out gorgeous, we would hire her again in heartbeat if we had to do the wedding over!
Elise F., 3 years ago
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Abby Taylor Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Hi I’m Abby! been told all my life that I have an artistic flair and a gift for creativity, but that’s not the only reason why I started my career in wedding photography. I’m the biggest romantic and feel things deeply — in my photography there’s no detail in your connection that goes unnoticed. The little winks and smirks that silently set your soul on fire, the quirks that stay hidden to everybody else but you, and the parts of them that somehow make you fall in love with them even more… They’re how I tell stories because I know that in time, those are the things you’ll cherish the most.

Abby made our day unforgettable. She had this ease about her that calmed me throughout the day. Anything I wanted to make sure we included she made it happen - even the smallest detail that I had forgotten about she remembered. She drove me up a mountain for first look photos. That right there is dedication. Not only was she supportive as a professional, it was great to have her there as a friend. I would recommend this amazing photographer to anyone. The quality of her work shows through her photos and her work ethic. She had sneak peak photos emailed to me the literal next day. Abby is an absolute wonder, and I will forever be grateful she was there to capture the most perfect moments of the most beautiful day. Thank you, Abby!
Kayla and G., 8 months ago
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Jaime Denise Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Hi, I'm Jaime! I am so glad you've stumbled across my page. A little about me and my values: I love to tell love stories of honest human connection. I care about how I can represent who you are in your truest form. Your moments are meant to be captured and preserved in the most beautiful way possible. If this appeals to you and you are looking for a super fun new best friend to join you on your journey, I'd love to chat with you and be apart of the best day of your life!

Jaime is such an amazing photographer. As someone who has never felt very photogenic, she did such a wonderful job making me feel beautiful and capturing truly genuine photos. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer.
Lindsey F., 3 months ago
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Eugene Svirhun 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

I started photography in 2017 and after being a part of many weddings, engagements, and family sessions, I still love what I do and I am deeply dedicated to serving my clients. I consider myself a storyteller and love capturing the little details, the half-smiles, and the simple motions. For me, it is about seeing the real, the lovely, and the messy moments, the everyday magic that tells the stories of our lives. Each wedding and session has its own unique story to tell and I challenge myself to capture those stories through my camera as best as I can and would be honored to capture yours too!

We couldn’t be happier with our decision to work with Eugene for our wedding! His relaxed, easy-going vibe immediately put us at ease, which made the whole experience so enjoyable. It felt like having a close friend capturing our day, not just a photographer. The photos are breathtakingly beautiful and so true to life— just authentic moments and natural colors that perfectly captured the feel of the day. Every time we look at them, it’s like reliving our wedding all over again. Eugene was a pro at blending in seamlessly—catching the little candid moments while still guiding us gently through the posed shots when needed. He made everything feel so effortless and fun! If you want stunning photos and a photographer who makes the entire process stress-free, we can’t recommend Eugene enough!
Sarah d., 18 days ago
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Northwest Hearts Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Hi! It's so nice to meet you! I live in Oregon with my two cats Clara & Leonardo and about a hundred tropical plants 😆🪴 I love exploring the Pacific Northwest, but I’ve also been able to travel throughout the states and overseas. I’m a huge national parks nerd, a sci-fi enthusiast, and a vintage collector with a serious thrifting addiction.

We were thrilled with our wedding photos from Northwest Hearts Photography! Naomi was supportive, reliable, and punctual in all of our communications leading up to the big day. She brought a professional yet friendly energy that put us at ease for portraits. Her work is high quality and well worth the value. Naomi was flexible in accommodating our requests for extended family photos. She made sure to capture all of our special moments with care and artistry. We will treasure these photos for a lifetime and recommend Northwest Hearts Photography for your important events!
Emily H., 5 months ago
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Focused On Life Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees
  • Offer

Hi there! I'm Brayley, a full-time Traveling Wedding + Lifestyle Photographer who operates primarily in the Western United States, & I would LOVE to be your wedding photographer! 🫶🏼 I grew up & now live in the PNW with my loving spouse & our sweet pup, Forrest, but after doing my undergrad in AZ, I just knew I needed to spend at least part time there, too. I LOVE my work & am passionate about capturing life's precious milestones, & doing so in a way that feels natural & authentic to my clients. Although I love all photography, I specialize in wedding, lifestyle, & business photography with a natural, earthy, classic & candid style.

Brayley was hands down the easiest and one of the best hires for our wedding. I found her through the Zola website as a photographer with five stars. I reached out, and she got back to me immediately. Her communication skills were top-notch, and I hired her that same day. My fiancé and I live in the Carolinas, and despite the three-hour time difference, we always felt in the loop, heard, and understood. From the first email to the wedding day, she was amazing. Now let's get to the important stuff... the wedding day. She was incredible. She got all the shots I wanted and then some. We were able to get all the photos done in a timely manner so that we could get back to the party and enjoy ourselves. Brayley captured both staged photos and the best candids. We cannot wait to get the rest of our album back. If you're thinking about hiring Brayley... DO IT!
Kendall M., 6 months ago
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Douglas R Hall Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

I am a wedding and elopement photographer based in Seattle, Washington. With over 5 years of shooting weddings in Southern California, I bring a creative, professional and relaxed approach to help treasure each moment on your special day.

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Douglas was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding on 08/17/24. Our original wedding photographer cancelled two weeks before our wedding, and a friend recommended we reach out to Doug. He was thankfully available and from the moment we reached out, he was so easy to communicate with - always quick to respond, extremely accommodating, and so easy-going. His work has been absolutely beautiful, he has an amazing understanding of light, composition, and framing with a lot of experience working with outdoor conditions that truly captured the essence of our special day. Doug fit right in with our wedding - he showed up early, stayed late, and somehow (while just following the standard schedule of the day) managed to get the most incredible true lighting and color in *all* of our photos - everything feels exactly like the day itself felt. We couldn't be happier with the results and would without a doubt recommend Douglas R Hall Photography to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photography experience.
Emily H., 4 months ago

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About wedding photographers in San Luis Obispo, CA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in San Luis Obispo, CA?

A San Luis Obispo, CA wedding photographer ranges from $200 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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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