The Best Wedding Photographers in San Mateo, CA

The Best Wedding Photographers in San Mateo, CA

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992 Wedding Photographers in San Mateo, CA

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Richa Parekh Photography 

5.0

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

Hi! Thanks for stopping by my page! My name is Richa and photography has been a lifelong passion of mine! My most favorite part about it is capturing the little moments that seem so small, but one day you look back and realize they were the big ones! I love happiness. I love laughter. But most of all, I love LOVE!! I feel so privileged to be able to capture YOUR love.

Richa was such a delight to work with from the moment we booked her! We had such clear communication from the contract signing to getting our albums printed. I honestly could not have thought of a better photographer for our wedding. We had a REALLY long wedding... 14 hours... And Richa was so energetic and happy throughout! She made taking pictures so fun.... It honestly felt like we were long time friends. All of the pictures look like they are straight out of a fairytale. She is incredibly talented, so friendly, and extremely professional. We are going to be asking for her any time we have any event for the family!
Kiran & M., 4 years ago
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Kristen hope photography 

5.0

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

Hi! I’m Kristen a portrait & Wedding photographer based in the Bay Area. I am married to my favorite person since March 28, 2015. But we have been together for 15 years!! I love love to laugh and I love making people laugh, which is why I love photography so much! I love spontaneous trips to anywhere new and love any movie with Rachel McAdams.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kristen is the best. From the start, when I first reached out to her about an engagement session and shooting for our wedding she was a pleasure to interact with and very responsive. I appreciated that she was upfront with her pricing and clear about what was included with each package. This was definitely not something I saw when reaching out with other photographers. We booked with her and had our engagement session with my now husbands two kids and our new dog, to say it was chaotic was an understatement but she was so nice and accommodating about it all. She made friends with my husband and made both of us feel very comfortable in a situation that isn’t so natural for us. Fast forward to our wedding, by this time we felt like we were friends with Kristen and her husband. They were an absolute delight! It’s 2 weeks after our wedding, we are in LOVE with our sneak peaks and we just had dinner with friends that were at the wedding and they had the best compliment for Kristen and her husband. They said they were amazing, the best photographers make you feel like they aren’t even there but still capture all of the important moments, and that is exactly what they did! The last thing I will mention is that I have had experiences with photographers that can be pretty intense and a little over the top which was something that never made me feel very comfortable. Kristen was the perfect balance between being approachable but also making sure we got all the shots that we needed. We will absolutely be working with her for all of our photography needs in the future!
Megan & J., 3 years ago
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Holman Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves San Mateo, CA

Holman Photography is a boutique studio in Northern California. Jody specializes in wedding (of ALL types and sizes) and portrait photography in an editorial style to capture the more organic and authentic moments. She makes clients feel at ease in front of her lens and has an unobtrusive, laid-back style. She is professional and result-focused so you can enjoy your day, and not worry about the photography. Her work has been published in many online sites, books and magazines. I also believe you should like your photographer; so let's meet! I want you to be excited!

Awarded Best of Zola
Jody is the most amazing wedding photographer EVER. There were so many incredible pictures – too many to choose from so we ordered them all! Our pictures were truly pieces of art, not just photos. Jody was very professional and walked through what was important to us before the wedding so she was sure to capture all the shots we wanted. She was great with the parents and grandparents. So many of my friends have said to me “I wish I knew your photographer when we got married, she did such an unbelievable job”. Her photojournalist style captured our love in every picture and documented the joy in our family and friends who celebrated with us.
Napa Wedding G., 3 years ago
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Taylor Dewey Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves San Mateo, CA

I am a lover of love and adventure. I am a pretty down person (I free dive with sharks so if that doesn't say something...) I moved to Hawaii in 4 hours notice and quit my corporate job to chase my dreams and here I am! I'm a bit of a minimalist like to think I'm pretty fun. I'm an ocean conservationist and use my skills to also educate people about human impacts and ways to make shifts in our own lives in order to help the planet. I am really big on quality over quantity. I would rather deliver a handful of WOW photos over a ton of average photos to fill a number.

If you want one-after-another STUNNING images that take you immediately back to the emotions felt on the happiest day of your life… every single time you look through your wedding album…. Hire Taylor Walston. Her energy is peaceful, she made our sloppily-planned adventure so much fun, and she’s truuuuuly down for anything during your session. My husband and I decided to elope on a whim in HI…. But before we made any plans, I made a deal with him. We’d do it, only if Taylor was available for our date. After our original wedding plan fell thru during C*VID, we wanted to do the dang thing in a beautiful place with absolutely no stress and no real “plans” aside from saying our vows somewhere stunning with our parents to withness. I had a dress… but no photographer. I followed Taylor’s work months before we ever decided to elope and knew it HADDD to be her. The movement and genuine emotion/energy in her photos was exactly what we wanted. When Jake and I decided to do this (bc Taylor said yes), we really had such low expectations for how everything was going to play out - esp as last minute and “thrown together” it all was. But when we met her in person, it was just 5000 times better than we could’ve ever dreamed/hoped for. She thrives on spontaneity which was perfectttt for us. She was such a breath of fresh air to work with and really connects with you both as a couple. She was the cherry on top of this day for us. Our whole group was talking about how easy she was to work with and how seamless the day was because of her. I’m beyond thankful Taylor was behind the lens on a day we’ll never forget. 12/10 experience. 6 stars. Absolutely recommend to any and everyone! Thank you for everything Taylor!!
Hannah B., 3 years ago
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Elmwood Images 

5.0

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

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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Kelly martin photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves San Mateo, CA

I'm Kelly the owner and photographer of Kelly Martin Photography. I work alongside my sister Kacey to capture your smiles, love, family and story. I fell in love with photography in high school and started booking sessions in 2016. I did not know then the part photography would play in my life, it started out as a hobby and has quickly turned into a passion. I've shot countless weddings, family and portrait sessions over these past 6 years and I look forward to shooting countless more in the future!

Kelly and her assistants were easy to work with and got all of the photos that I had asked for! I wanted more candid than posed photos and she made that happen. Photos were beautifully done and quickly returned as well.
Mr. and M., 3 years ago
Gideon Photo 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves San Mateo, CA

Hi, I'm Jimmy! I am originally from Southern California and have grown my busines service area to Utah and Internationally over the last 15 years. I am a people person, and enjoy working closely with couples, and capturing the essence of who they are. When it comes to photographing a couple, I look past the outward appearance for the love and emotion that drives them. The personalities that are distinct to each couple make every session new and unique. I strive to create a fun and spontaneous atmosphere and a collection of images that convey each moment, and every detail in an artistic and truthful manner.

I do not believe you will ever come across a negative review about Jimmy because legit he is so beyond wonderful at his job. We had Jimmy out to do our wedding right outside of Zion National Park. I was skeptical at first when he said I did not need a second photographer because legit everyone was pushing it with a wedding my size but he did not miss a thing. He was wonderful with communication before the day of, we had a scheduled phone call to discuss the details, and legit did not have to worry about a thing the day of my wedding. I am beyond obsessed with my photos, but like if you cruise his instagram, you will understand why! Totally worth the money and then some!
Dana S., a year ago
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Wedding By SP 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves San Mateo, 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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Kate Waterman Rose Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves San Mateo, CA

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
My husband and I hired Kate to capture our civil ceremony at SF City Hall. We had our symbolic ceremony abroad a few more weeks out but wanted to sign the papers ahead of time first at home. She was very professional and so organized. Loved knowing I could rely on her guidance and expertise which was so needed given how much was going on around that time. Some of the photos took my breath away and she made both of us feel very at ease throughout the process. Highly recommend.
Deborah L., 2 years ago
Jamie English Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves San Mateo, 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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About wedding photographers in San Mateo, CA

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

A San Mateo, CA wedding photographer ranges from $200 to $20,000 and averages at $2,800. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

95% of photographers in San Mateo, 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 Mateo, 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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