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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Wedding By SP 

5.0

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

Welcome to Wedding By SP. We are a Hartford-based photography and videography studio. Our expert team of photographers, videographers, and artists takes a unique documentary approach to enhancing and capturing your special day. Specializing in natural, photo-journalistic, and ambient keepsakes, our professional candid photography and videography teams pride themselves on their experience and discretion. Our Company is inspired by the coupling of the client and the artist. Your collaboration during the photo shoot, along with the creative direction of our team will produce both stunning photographs and a truly unforgettable experience

Our photographer was top notch! His professionalism and decades of experience were apparent from the very beginning at our engagement session and carried through our wedding and reception. He did an excellent job providing direction and keeping everyone on schedule to make the most of his time. We felt lucky and thankful to have such an experienced and talented professional capturing our day and can't wait to see the finished product!"
Matt, 3 years ago
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Head & Heart Photography by Kiel Rucker 

5.0

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

Head & Heart Photography is the unique and happy result of combining a trusted local photography studio, a personal booking liaison and more than 10 years of experience observing and identifying the qualities of talented and capable photographers. All of the H&H photographers have been handpicked and offered an exclusive position based on their experience, personality and the quality of work – in short, I’ve done the hard work for you by sifting through countess photographers, identifying the most qualified, vetting them through a multi-step application and interview process, and offering them a position with Head & Heart Photography.

Head & Heart Photography is an absolute pleasure to work with. Their communication style is prompt, reliable, and efficient throughout the entire process. The quality of their work and value is exceptional - they provide professional, high-quality images at a reasonable price. They make my client's feel comfortable in front of the camera, and client's received their full photo gallery in a timely manner. I couldn't be happier with the memories their team has captured for my clients.
Shauna Timmons, 19 days ago
Jamie English Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA

Hi all! I'll be honest, I've never loved writing bios. I'd much rather start up an email or hop on the phone with you and get to know each other in a more personal way! But until then - my name is Jamie and I've been in love with photography most of my life now (over 20 years!) and in business photographing weddings, families, and non-profits for 7 years. I'm married to the sweetest man, spend my days playing with the cutest babe, and love to travel and spend time with family and friends any chance I get. Studying art inspires me, reading ignites my curiosity, and experiencing other cultures gives me life. I hope I can get to know you too!

We found Jamie by a sheer stroke of luck - referred through another wedding photographer whose prices were WAY (way way) beyond our budget. From our first communication it was apparent she’s such a genuine and loving person - in addition to being an incredible resource on all things wedding-planning related. We actually used Zola’s wedding registry based on her recommendation! At the last minute, we decided to scrap the wedding planning (deposits be darned) and elope instead. Rather than balking, Jamie jumped at the opportunity to shoot the elopement and even served as our witness! She spent all day with us and shot hundreds of beautiful, high quality photos which she delivered in just a few weeks time. Since then, we’ve had her shoot our engagement photos (after the elopement!), maternity photos and annual family photos. We even gifted our mom a photo session for her 50th birthday. Each experience with Jamie has been so special - she puts us right at ease and captures the intimate moments in between. We can not recommend her highly enough!
Ashley and A., 4 years ago
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Abby Charlotte Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Hi there! My name is Abby, and I am a traveling wedding photographer local to Denver, CO. I am committed to getting to know you and investing in your special day. I want to be your personal hype girl! I am here to celebrate your love while documenting the beauty and emotion that comes with it. I am here to relieve stress and provide you with your dream photographs. Wedding photos are incredibly special, and I want you to have the very best!

Abby was amazing to work. She was on time to both of our shoots. She was personal and professional. She helped my husband and I feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. Highly recommend and the photos came out great too! Memories we will always have because of Abby.
Margaret L., 3 years ago
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Maye.Be Take A Photo 

5.0

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

Hey there! I'm unfortunately no longer utilizing Zola. If you'd like to chat message me on my website! mayebetakeaphoto .com I'm a Colorado + Destination Elopement and Intimate Wedding photographer that loves adventure, bold moments, and colorful scenery. I'm all about love & adventure, no matter what that looks like for you. I’d be thrilled to go the extra mile (literally or figuratively) to capture your moments, big and small. I promise to treat your memories as if they were my own.

We had everything we wanted and more with Sam as soon as we made contact. Aside from her obvious talent demonstrated in her portfolio, Sam is an excellent communicator, brings great ideas regarding creative direction and production (locations, shooting times, etc...) and she is wonderful to spend time with. Give her a call!
Logan C., 2 years ago
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SERGE PROMISE CONCEPT 

5.0

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

SERGE PROMISE CONCEPT is a Wedding Photo & Video studio that specializes in capturing and telling incredible love stories in cinematic way, with certified Photographers and Cinematographers to capture your big events. Our goal is to capture those beautiful moments and put endless smiles on our couples faces, Serge Promise Concept is happy to service your wedding ceremony and reception, starting with the pre-preparation capturing all the little toast and speeches in a beautifully blends documentary 4k style with the art of storytelling that results in incredible films.

We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Serge Promise Concept! The service was exceptional and we even got our wedding photos back in 2 weeks instead of 4 which was phenomenal. It was an easy experience they are absolutely professional we loved our photographer and i would suggest them to anyone getting married
Kourtney & Will , 6 months ago
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Reflect Studios 

5.0

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

We are a collaboration of photographers and editors bringing together unique ideas and electrifying energy. We are eager and excited to work with couples on one of the most exciting days of their lives!

I can't recommend Reflect Studios enough! My fiance and I had been looking for a photographer to cover our engagement session as well as our big day and from the moment I met with them, I knew they were the ones for us! I loved how authentic the photos were and they seemed to capture the moment instead of just "pose here and pose there" if you know what I mean! I wanted our photos to feel like US and that's exactly what we got! We had a primary shooter and a secondary shooter at our wedding since we had over 100 guests and I was so happy we did! We got so many amazing candid shots of our friends and family. Highly recommend!
Lea Sullivan, 3 years ago
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Kloven Studio 

5.0

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

Sheyla and Rafael are a dynamic duo of photographers, renowned for their exceptional creativity and collaborative approach. With a shared passion for capturing moments and telling stories through their lenses, they have established themselves as a formidable force in the world of photography. Sheyla and Rafael's journey into photography began independently, but their paths converged when they discovered their mutual love for the art form. United by their vision and dedication, they decided to combine their talents and embark on an inspiring photographic journey together.

Awarded Best of Zola
We have had a great experience, we love the energy they emanate and above all their dedication to making the perfect moment. We greatly admire their relationship as a couple.
Francisca and P., 2 years ago
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Jenna Bryant Photography 

5.0

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

Hey Yall, I'm Jenna! I was born and raised in Houston, Texas but I've spent the last 7 years working in the wedding capitol of the world, Vegas baby. I'm back in the Lone Star State and I brought the Vegas flare with me! If you're looking for someone out of the ordinary, you've come to the right gal. I specialize in unique styled sessions, wild elopements and groovy weddings. Get in touch and we'll work together to create something as rad as you.

I can't say enough wonderful things about Jenna. Obviously, her photos are beautiful. She captured all of the traditional portraits our families wanted and all of the fun and emotional candid moments that I was hoping for. But honestly, even if you aren't going to hire jenna to take your wedding photos, you should still invite her to your wedding, because she is just that much fun to be around! Seriously, our wedding was better because Jenna was there. She is professional, and joyful, and quite possibly a little bit magical. I would choose her again in a heartbeat! She has been our go to referral and photographer to use for anything
Ryley + A., 4 years ago
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Fresh Feature Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

I am a wife, mother, teacher, and photo & video creator. I started taking my baby's pictures with a beginner's camera and fell in love. Now I'm a professional photographer and videographer, serving clients by listening to their needs, being flexible, skillful, and prepared. I'm proud to be an insured LLC with a storefront in Olathe. I can confidently say that your memories will be preserved forever if you choose to work with me.

Elishea is a wonderful photographer and super easy to work with. Our engagement set was fun to do and the photos came beautifully. There were about zillion photos of the wedding and I don't think there was a bad one. Plus she had a better hold on the schedule than I did day of! Truly a joy to work with and wonderful results.
Phoenix, a year ago
Sydney Shepherd Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Hey girl hey! I'm a destination wedding and elopement photographer, based in Atlanta, GA! I'm a 24 year old dog mom to my boy, Gunner, an avid gluten-free baker, and New Girl & Jane The Virgin fanatic. I picked up a camera during college and never looked back. I've been a full-time wedding and elopement photographer since 2019. I am obsessed with weddings and genuinely love every day I've gotten to be a part of. I fell in love with travel at a young age and knew that I needed to use that passion to serve my couples. Now, I capture my couple's dream weddings and elopements all over the world and I couldn't be happier!

Awarded Best of Zola
Sydney has been with us through ALL of the pictures! She has done our engagement, wedding, my graduation pictures, AND our baby announcement and her work is absolutely FABULOUS! We trust her with absolutely anything photography related, and even the people in our bridal party that did not know Sydney (we have known her since high school) said she was so easy and natural to work with! She has clear communication about her services, very reliable timelines, great resources for everything from clothes to locations, and has a friendly yet professional demeanor that shows so much respect for what she is doing. We have and will trust Sydney with all of our life events!
Ashton & T., 2 years ago
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Elmwood Images 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Elmwood Images specializes in creating a comfortable photography experience that allows each couple’s natural chemistry to shine. With her laid-back demeanor and simple direction, owner and photographer Tessa loves encouraging her clients to explore beyond their comfort zones. Inspired by your unique and quirky personalities, Tessa will deliver beautiful photos that capture your mesmerizing bond in captivating style. With a taste for unscripted moments, Tessa is devoted to making other people happy doing what she loves to do so well.

Awarded Best of Zola
Tessa at Elmwood images was amazing to work with. She had so many cute ideas if you are like me and have no idea what you want out of your photos there is no need to worry. She was very professional I highly recommend her.
Kenna B., 3 years ago
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3leafphotography 

5.0

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

Classic meets contemporary and vibrant. Although I do all types of shoots, I specialize in wedding photography and all the beauty it has to offer. I prioritize in capturing the essential moments of your wedding to give you cherished memories to look back on for a lifetime.

When we had an unexpected change to our plans for our wedding just a couple weeks before our big day, I found Michaela and she was a saving grace! She was very professional, took in a few of the things that I really wanted to capture and took them to a new level, and ultimately photographed our wedding better than I could have imagined. She was extremely reasonable in price. I am definitely booking her again when we get pictures done.
Emileigh, a year ago
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McKenna Shannon Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

I'm McKenna! I'm a photographer located in Utah, and am down to travel anywhere. I'm living my dream going to tons of weddings and meeting the nicest couples there are. I am great at being a third wheel, and honestly prefer it! Let's make some photo magic!

We absolutely loved the pictures that McKenna took. She did our bridals and wedding day pictures and I am so happy with how they turn out. She made the day really magical and I have some pictures that I will treasure forever. She was also a super great person to work with. She was flexible with our schedule which I really appreciated and was a super good sport to take pics throughout our wedding on the hottest day of the year. And even though we were sweaty and gross outside in July she made us all look good! I would recommend her to anyone!
Ivy & D., 4 years ago
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Mist Photography 

5.0

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

Photography is something I am passionate about because of the trials I have faced in my life. I am a self-made photographer + I love what I do with my whole heart and soul. When I was a senior in high school I lost two of my best friends. Now, any photo I have with those sweet friends are so sentimental to me. The bible verse James 4:14 says, “For you do not know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a Mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” So live your life with purpose, laughter, follow your passions, and strive to love like Jesus each day, because your life is simply a mist in this world.

Rachael is our all-time photographer and she blows me away every time we have a session with her! Our engagement and wedding photos were flawless and she was a dream to work with! She makes a bride and groom feel comfortable and captures every detail. I can’t recommend Mist Photography enough!
Jessica H., 3 years ago
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Kate Waterman Rose Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

Wedding photography for unconventional people. At the core of my practice as a wedding photographer, I believe: - that if your wedding traditions are not authentic and meaningful to you, then you deserve the freedom to build new traditions. - that men, women, and people of all genders are beautiful and deserve to have that beauty celebrated. - that we are most beautiful when we love fully and without reserve. - that no wedding or elopement is too small to commemorate. - that photographs are the record of memory and of personal history. - that you deserve to remember this.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kate's an excellent photographer. She has a real knack for making her photos feel magical—something about how she works with light, how she's able to capture the glamorous side of everyone. She did a lovely job with our wedding photos, and was friendly and helpful through the whole process—I can't recommend her enough.
Kevin V., 3 years ago
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Stellar Studios 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

I am a fine art photographer living in the United States. I am currently based in Florida and have a studio in Tampa, FL. I was born in Cuba but moved to Orlando with my large family in '97. I started my photography in 2015 but have been involved with being on both sides of the lens and learning photography since 2011. Photography remains my #1 passion and I am looking forward to all adventures that come with it. Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions

The team of photographers at Stella Studios is amazing to work with. First of all, they're quality of work as well as the quality of individuals you'll have is off the charts. Also, they have bilingual staff in Spanish if you're looking for great communication on both languages. Definitely recommend them.
Edwin Fernandez, a year ago
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Elizabeth Yanna Photography 

5.0

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

Hey there! I am Elizabeth, the owner & head photographer of Elizabeth Yanna Photography. I am a couples photographer located out of Coastal Virginia, but I am always up for adventure and travel to wherever your love grows. My editing style is considered "warm and moody" with a photojournalistic twist. You can expect prompts over poses and lots of movement and interaction with your partner, instead of stiff posing and "eye contact" with the camera. I have often been told that I have a way with working quietly and quickly, as to not distract the spotlight of your day from... well, YOU!

Working with Elizabeth is amazing. It’s no wonder why all of her couples love her! She’s so much fun to be around and in tough situations, can figure out a quick solution very calmly. Elizabeth is super creative and has a keen eye for detail. Just book with her, you won’t regret it!
Chantel Cruz Photography, 3 years ago
Movers and Shakers 

5.0

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

We have come to find that life’s greatest events, although monumental, are simply pieces of our stories. Our hope is to capture those pieces in their most honest way-- reflecting them through tangible imagery, to look back on, to hang on walls, and hold in our hands for generations to come.

Austin and Jenna- where to start? These two are everything we could have wished for (and more) in our photographers! From the beginning they made us feel like more than just another client, they truly made us feel like friends. I knew going into the wedding planning season that I wanted photographers who captured who we truly were, how the moments really felt and they certainly surpassed those expectations.They made us look and feel so wonderful on one of the most special days of our lives and I still look through our gallery often, reminiscing. I still don't know how they managed to make two of the most camera-shy people feel so at ease! At the end of the day if you want quality photos that capture the intimate moments and feelings of the most special days and times in your life- I cannot recommend the Sauers enough. I look forward to sharing these pictures with my husband and our loved ones for years and years to come.
Roberta, 3 years ago
Madeline Rose Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,775
  • Serves San Luis Obispo, CA for additional fees

AYOOOOO!!! i’m madeline-- a 20 something old, introverted until you can’t get me to shut up, dog lovin, taco eatin, thrift shop fiendin, adventure seekin, hot mess of a human who fell in love with a camera many years ago. i love hard and deeply, never been too big a fan of stress, and really just believe we were all put on this little floating globe to have one hell of a good time. i'm happiest when surrounded by nature, snuggled up at home with my love and our pups, or creating art out of real life love stories. i find inspiration in all of life's little in-between moments, the way the golden light filters through trees, and big belly laughs

Madeline is amazing! We LOVED Working with Madeline! When looking for a wedding photographer, we were impressed with Madeline's portfolio because her photos are all absolutely stunning and show that she can adapt to different couples' styles. However, what sealed the deal was her amazing personality. We wanted to hire a photographer we felt comfortable with, and Madeline is so sweet and hilariously funny. She made us feel so at ease! On our wedding day, Madeline and her husband, her second shooter, Brian, were SO on top of everything. They acted as our north stars, guiding us through the night. They knew where we needed to go, what we needed to be doing, who we needed to take pics with, everything! They knew how to handle weird family dynamics without missing a beat and even brought us water! Plus, they did all of this while making us laugh. Our wedding was amazing, and I don't know how we could have done it without them! And the photos turned out beautifully! We definitely made the right decision in hiring Madeline.
Johanna, a year 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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