The Best Wedding Photographers in Santa Maria, CA

The Best Wedding Photographers in Santa Maria, CA

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Sara Bishop Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

We offer colorful, modern + movement based photography for bold couples who are unapologetically themselves + ready to celebrate! We value inclusivity, body positivity, and women fiercely supporting women + it is our mission to create an experience for our clients where they feel seen, welcomed, accepted + celebrated for everything that they are. We hope you choose to #CelebrateWithBish

Sara was so much fun! She kept everything on track and really was a joy to work with. We are OBSESSED with our photos! She was always available to check in and went above and beyond the duties of a wedding photographer. We would absolutely hire her again for other photography related live events. Cheers!
Julie H., 2 years ago
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Hilary Eyestone Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

Hello! Hi! It's so nice to meet you. My name is Hilary! I am a Professional Photographer and Super 8 Videographer based in Southern Maine specializing in Elopements, Weddings, Families, Lifestyles, and more. After attending college in Boston for photography, I found myself shooting weddings for friends and have built my casual endeavor into a beautiful, fun business. Since then, I have expanded into Super 8 and film photography focusing on commercial and lifestyle family sessions.

Hilary is awesome - so wonderful to work with, super responsive, really accommodating, her whole vibe and style is exactly what we wanted and all the photos so far have been amazing! She helped make me and my partner feel comfortable and was so much fun. 100000% recommend
Kristen N., a year ago
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Ella Truelove Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

Inspiration for my photography is rooted in my passion for nature, sunshine and capturing special moments in people’s lives. I focus on events such as weddings, engagements, proposals, portraits, and family sessions. I’ve been fortunate to call San Diego home and thankful I get to work with some wonderful clients, vendors and venues around Southern California. I’m excited to hear from you and create some beautiful images together!

Ella was such a pleasure to work with as our engagement and wedding photographer! She was extremely communicative/responsive, kind and warm and made us feel comfortable. Her pricing is reasonable and photos were delivered in a timely manner and are gorgeous! We couldn't recommend her enough!
Pamela T., a month ago
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The Iris Image 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

Hi there! We are Cassie and Arthur West, the artists behind The Iris Image. Our passion is chasing captivating and romantic love stories around the globe. Through the art of photography and filmmaking, our forté is bringing your visions and dreams to life. We love people and we love getting to share these incredibly special life moments with our clients. Expressing our creativity in these moments sets our souls on fire and inspires us to bring to life art our client’s will cherish forever. Something that started as a hobby has turned into a dream career and each wedding day we share with an amazing couple is truly treasured!

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Working with this team of amazing and personable professionals was one of the best experiences of my wedding. They were both helpful, accommodating, professional, punctual and gracious. They handled unforeseen circumstances with grace and the photos turned out to be phenomenal in quality and editing. I will be sure to book them again for any future photo/video needs and you should too!
Alexandria G., a year ago
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The Luke Films 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

At The Luke Films. Since our inception in 2016, we've been dedicated to capturing the magic of weddings in a unique, dynamic, and fun way. We believe that every moment of your special day deserves to be celebrated and preserved with utmost care and creativity. We have covered more than 200 weddings.

We could not recommend Lucas enough to book as your videographer/photographer. He is SO talented, easy to work with and quite honestly blew our expectations. He made us feel so special, went above and beyond to capture our day and the quality of work is really amazing. It’s something we’ve rewatched, shared, and have received loads of compliments from. Book him!!!!!
Deborah G., 7 months ago
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Snapped Studios 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

photos and film hold such a huge place in our hearts. if you're here, you're probably looking to preserve some really special life moments. we'd love to create some magic with you! we're local to West Chester, PA, but we follow love worldwide. our goal is to to capture your unique love and leave you with memories that you'll cherish forever. if you'd like to chat about your vision, please reach out!

My wife is a professional videographer, and she wanted a specific aesthetic and style for our wedding video. Tom was able to communicate with her during our planning process, providing feedback and suggestions to help us tailor our video to fit those needs. During our ceremony itself, he did an excellent job coordinating with our other vendors, and even agreed to stay a little later when some unexpected circumstances forced us to push back our reception slightly. He was an absolute gentleman, and I couldn't recommend him more.
Vinny V., 5 days ago
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Rebecca y Las Otras 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

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

Awarded Best of Zola
We approached Rebecca for her photojournalistic photography, something we explicitly wanted in our wedding because we wanted those natural moments captured without looking awkward, and she astonished us by capturing so many sentimental and hilarious parts throughout our wedding. From framing to editing, the photos turned out fantastic and we love them so much! You can see raw emotion, joy, and amazement throughout them. She truly captured the feelings of the day without making us feel overly posed and orchestrated; she made it all feel natural and sometimes even seemed to disappear out of sight (although the photos prove she was there all along). She truly is an artist! We also appreciated Rebecca and Stephanie getting onto the dance floor and grooving with us while capturing hilarious moments. We highly recommend Rebecca if you want authentic, beautiful photos from someone who understands how to include cultural and personal values in your special event!
Phi & A., 2 years ago
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Lori Mae Artistry 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

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

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We originally hired another photographer, but she was no longer available for our wedding, but she helped us find Lori. I am so grateful for this! Lori was amazing for both our Engagement Session and Wedding! She did an amazing job with the photos and lighting, and carried out our vision. Communication was great, and she delivered the photos in a timely matter. The second photographer was amazing as well! I will definitely book Lori again for future photo sessions.
Kirsten and D., 7 months ago
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Double Coast 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

I'm Sandra. I’m drawn to photos that trigger a memory. I’m constantly trying to create work that takes you back to the most beautiful moments of your life - big or small. Photos that remind you how little they were. How handsome he looked. How perfect the sun felt and how warm those cuddles were. I want to help you remember how it all felt.

Awarded Best of Zola
Oh my goodness I don't even know where to start. Sandra took our wedding photos and we are absolutely in love with them. Not only are we super pleased with the photos, but the entire process of communicating, planning, and the actual photography was a breeze. Sandra was super helpful with timelines and guidelines for the whole ceremony, this took a TON of stress off us for the wedding. She's also like, the sweetest person. If you're looking for a talented photographer to capture your special moments timelessly, she's your girl!
Raimy D., 4 years ago
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Cristina G Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

We are Cristina & Constantin - image makers, globe trotters, architecture fiends. Love, fashion and art drive and inspire our work. We split our time between our home base of Chicago and the cherished landscapes of our childhood in Europe, offering local (no travel costs) photo collections for select Euro and US locations.

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As a Wedding Planner, there are few things more valuable to me than a trusted photographer! Heading into a wedding day with Cristina by my side brings me SO much comfort! Not only are her photos BEYOND BEAUTIFUL...but she is calm and professional, making each client feel at ease! I always tell my clients that when you mesh well with your photographer on a personal level...it truly shows in your photos. I think that is just one of the many reasons Cristina's work is so great...she makes everyone feel like family! I cannot recommend Cristina G Photography enough! I am so thankful to get to work alongside her! Cristina and her team work tirelessly and efficiently to capture each moment! I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Cristina G Photography!
Arin Busch, 3 years ago
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Cecilia Proskauer Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

I’m Cecilia, a photographer, entrepreneur, and creator. For me, photography is more than just my job, it’s a central part of who I am. Since I was a kid I’ve felt the need to document life as I see it, to capture beautiful moments that last. I am so in love with this art form in every sense. It brings me such joy and fulfillment to be able to document people’s stories and bring them to life through my lens. At the end of the day, I do this job out of love. Love for people, the earth, and connection. I want to capture who you are as people. Your energy and vibrancy are at the heart of what I do and I wouldn’t trade that for anything.

Awarded Best of Zola
Cecilia captured my wedding day in the most beautiful and perfect way. She took my vision and made it come to life with her incredible eye for documenting organic moments as well guiding you through perfectly placed poses. Every photo captures the magic of the day and takes us back to moments and details we want to remember forever. Thanks to Cecilia, we can. Her work is truly art and I’m excited to book her again for future memories.
Sarah S., 2 years ago
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Jose Almeida Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

Weddings are celebrations that are full of emotion and romance all in a highly dynamic environment. Wedding photographs are timeless and irreplaceable so as a photographer, I feel I have a great responsibility at hand. I try my best to work with clients on their needs, provide flexible coverage hours and I work within their budgets. I am drawn to those unguarded candid moments. I attempt to portray an artistic feel that reveals feelings of emotion onto the viewer. Be it a gaze, a beaming smile, tears of joy or a blurred image to depict movement my goal is communication. It is these moments along with many others I feel should be captured.

Jose is fantastic! He has so much experience and very professional. Before our wedding day, he always had quick and clear communication. We loved his artistic eye and dramatic style of photography. He knows how to give good direction for those that aren’t used to posing or being photographed, and was always looking for the next shot. He definitely lets you be you and can still get amazing shots. We were surprised at how quickly we got to preview our gallery. After the wedding day, I realized that there was so much I didn’t get to document personally to remember the details from that day. But after seeing some of the shots, Jose had made me so happy to see how much he documented from the day! I highly recommend Jose :)
Anica C., 2 months ago
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HER Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

Texas wedding and elopement photographer for the adventurous and wildly in love couples. My name is Hope and I am here to capture your once in a lifetime ceremonies, adventurous elopements, gentle kisses and romantic portraits.

If you’ve got dreams about how your wedding photography will look, Hope can make every single one of them come true. She was incredibly pleasant and easy to work with, was so knowledgeable and professional the entire time, and made the process a breeze. Her website to view photos is quick and easy to navigate which was so so nice. She was quick to respond, and helped me come up with a timeline that worked for our wedding day. Beyond that, she kept me calm on our wedding day when I really needed it. She was invaluable. When my father was diagnosed with cancer just months before our wedding, we thought we may have to move the ceremony up so he could be there. I contacted Hope and she responded with grace and compassion, and told me to tell her where and when and she would make sure we got those memories. Thankfully, we didn’t have to do that, but her willingness to help made all the difference. Our wedding photos are absolutely incredible. We had a hard time picking which to print because they’re all perfect. Our ceremony pictures captured every beautiful moment and our reception pictures captured all of the fun. We could not have Hoped for more (:
Megan A., 3 years ago
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Wild Rose Photo Studio 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

I started photography in high school and haven’t stopped since! 13 years later and I’ve crafted my passion to my full time business. I love capturing people in love, portrait sessions, and surprise proposals! I'm born and raised in Austin, Texas- so you'll often see me photographing around town. But I travel to Colorado often and California as well! Passport ready.

Awarded Best of Zola
Andrea has done so many photoshoots for me! She's captured family photos, photos of my salon, headshots of the team at work, group shoots, and even creative shoots for our services that we offer. She is so incredibly professional, attentive to detail, and such a pleasure to work with! She has great ideas and I am always so impressed with the finished product.
Shelby T., 2 years ago
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Kali G. Photography 

5.0

  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

I'm a photographer, duh. But I'm also a wife and mother & that's what I pride myself on the most. Being creative sparks something inside of me that brings me pure joy. Finding happiness in everyday things changed my life. I love love. I'm a hopeless romantic who needs to help others display their love in the most beautiful and creative ways. I'm always down to get funky and try new things. I love helping you bring your visions to life. Have a Pinterest board? Send me that, baby! I'm a fun, outgoing, talkative girl who wants to help you every step of the way, in the most stress free ways possible. Let's get you married, loves!

Awarded Best of Zola
10/10 Recommend. Kali was professional, timely, really fun to work with, and most of all- we love the way our photos turned out! Thank you so much!
Megan M., 2 years ago
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Rachel Stenger Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,550
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

I dropped out of college to pursue photography back in 2014 and haven't looked back since. I'm an introvert at heart, but I come alive when I'm photographing what I love. I enjoy sipping coffee, exploring new places, board games, and creative projects.

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Booking Rachel Stenger was one of the best vendor decisions that my husband and I made for our wedding day. Even from the first meeting we had with Rachel, she has such a calming and warm presence which we knew was what we would need the day of. She has such a unique way of photographing and capturing moments that make her so special and unlike a lot of other wedding photographers we met with. We did an engagement session with her and she made us feel so at ease, like most couples we're not naturally in front of the camera but she was able to easily talk us through poses throughout the session. We had a call the month of to discuss details with her - e.i, timeline, shot list, etc. This was a great call because it helped all of us get on the same page for day of. Forwarding to the wedding day - Rachel arrived early to start on capturing details. She helped us stay on-time during getting ready and first look since my DoC was at the venue setting up. She was able to capture SO many images throughout the day from getting ready all the way to the dance floor. Aside from the staged/traditional photos you'd expect from the wedding, she captured so many beautiful candid moments. She moved in SILENCE, I truly didn't see her for most of the day (in a good way!) yet we ended up with 750 images in the 7 hrs we hired her for. She captured everything and more. When we finally got the full album - my husband and I spent had an amazing 2 hours reliving every single moment! She blew us away and we were not prepared by how beautifully she captured the day - all of the details, the emotions, and the aesthetics, were EVERYTHING! Her talent is remarkable and we couldn't have asked for anything more. I'd recommend her to anyone - in fact, I already have a friend that's hired her for their day.
Eric and N., 2 years ago
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Just Like Honey by Nadine Berns 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

I’m not a posed kinda gal, I believe in capturing you two as you are and telling your story. I believe in approaching my clients as friends and fostering a connection between us to better be able to tell your story. Right from the moment you hire me, I’m there to help you through the whole planning process. Finding outfits that fit yall, helping dream of a location that helps tell your story, and guiding yall through our session. If it’s your wedding, I’m here to help you make your wedding the most you. Be your advocate. I’m in your corner. I know all the best and LGBTQ+ friendly vendors in the business.

nadine is unbelievable. my husband and i are both photographers, we both have degrees in photography, and we now both teach high school photography. we eat sleep & breathe film & photography. TRUST ME WHEN I SAY NADINE IS THE ONLY ONE YOU NEED TO HIRE. i refuse to hire anyone but her, she creates art. You could hire the neighbor, ole susie q, to give you some family pictures but Nadine is going to give you ART. REAL ART. ok please trust me & hire this woman she is incredible. & you’re gonna feel like she’s ur soul sister the entire time because she is a magical person to be around!
Bailey C., 3 years ago
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Moira Grace Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

Hello Friends, my name is Moira and I'm a professional portrait and wedding photographer based in Raleigh, North Carolina although I'm available for travel and love meeting new people everywhere! I'm super passionate about what I do and love creating and capturing genuine, candid, and timeless moments. I'm there to capture the joy, laughter, beauty, and raw emotion of your wedding day. I love it when my couples are able to get comfortable enough with me to go with the flow and enjoy themselves.

Awarded Best of Zola
Moira was the best photographer we could have hoped for! Not only was she flexible in the ever changing craziness of the day, but she made it so fun! We laughed pretty much the whole day through and it literally felt like we were working with a friend. On top of all that, the photos that we’ve received so far are absolutely amazing! She really captured the best parts of the entire day.
Sheila P., 2 years ago
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Sydney Shepherd Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Santa Maria, 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
If you’re looking for a friendly, fun and professional photographer who captures the most beautiful images of your big day then look no further and book Sydney, you will not be disappointed! Sydney photographed our wedding back in October and we were so impressed with her from start to finish. During the whole process Sydney was always there to answer any questions and also gave us really helpful advice regarding planning a wedding in general. She was extremely helpful on the day of the wedding and captured every moment we had dreamed of! Sydney has also photographed our Christmas photos and engagement photos. We have officially found our photographer for life!
Lea & B., 2 years ago
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Stewart Imagery 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

I’m an introverted extrovert. And although I’m a terrible singer, I love to chant my favorite songs – everything from T. Swift to hip hop – when I’m in the car! I love tiramisu and coffee with too much milk. Scarves are one of my must-have accessories! I’m addicted to design of all kinds – interior, landscape, graphic, food, fashion, all of it. Childhood memories include Strawberry Shortcake dolls, Fashion Plates, and Fruity Pebbles cereal. And I always had a camera nearby, just like my Dad. Little did I know what an impact these early days would have on my future!

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Stephanie is so awesome!! She was able to capture every moment on our day, big and small! Aside from the obvious talent she has to take amazing pictures- she’s an even better person and so fun to work with! She also has so much knowledge about weddings, and she really helped our day run smoothly.
Kara and C., 3 years ago
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Kathleen Baker Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $8,997
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees
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I like to think of myself as a lil bit southern, lil bit punk, and a whole lotta rock-n-roll. I’m a PBR lover, hardcore show corner dweller, disco ball queen. You’re going to hear me say, “hell yeah, brother” more than twice, Dale Earnhardt is an icon, and Dolly Parton is royalty. You'll love me if you're a little trashy, always classy, badass, sometimes chic, forever romantic. Unwedding, editorial, nontraditional, offbeat, colorful, joyful, film-inspired, and disco vibes always. If you like, I'll wear a rainbow suit, I'll definitely dance with your mom, and I will always be a champion for you and your lover.

Kathleen is AMAZING. She did our engagement photos and I cannot speak highly enough. She was so cool to work with, had a great eye for location, and was so fantastic with coordinating our forever-awkward selves to get some incredible shots. We both get very anxious on camera but she made the whole experience so safe and welcoming that we ended up having a so much fun. Her communication throughout has been absolute top tier - we knew exactly what to expect every step of the way - and the end result is beyond our wildest dreams. 10/10, cannot recommend her enough and can’t wait to work with her again in the future!
Samuel + S., 8 months ago
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Nichole Babiez Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

I am a midwesterner, born and raised in the burbs north of Chicago who strives to capture moments that are gone in a second, impossible to reproduce, but with the help of an artist touch, can last a lifetime. I'm here to connect with you, listen to you, create with you, and provide a stress-free, comfortable atmosphere from start to finish. 3 things about myself, I have 3 dogs (yes, its crazy LOL), I am in loveee with Target, and coffee and mango froyo are my love languages.

Nichole is the best choice you can make for photography for your wedding day! She has a special ability to make all of her couples feel amazing. We love how our gallery came out and she did an amazing job getting pictures without them feeling forced or awkward. We had so much fun having her capture our day. Throughout the planning process, she was always available for a phone call and responsive via email to our questions. Thank you Nichole for everything, you are the best!
Meghan F., 20 days ago
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Emilee Meador Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,295
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

I love a good love story. There’s nothing I enjoy more than photographing the kind of love that sets the soul on fire. Or capturing the excitement that comes from saying ‘yes’ to forever with your best friend. I’m empowered by the couples who are passionate about life but don’t take it too seriously. The ones who crave adventure and aren’t afraid to blaze their own trail. Who value connection and intentional conversation while making the time and space in their relationship to grow in love and as individuals.

Emily - and her husband, Dan - are an absolute joy to work! They put as much effort into trying to be helpful, and to be a friend to you, as they do into getting incredible photos. They’re easy to communicate with, fun to be around, as professional as they come, more creative than you can imagine, and the end product will leave you breathless! Absolutely cannot recommend them enough!
Josh Voigt, 3 years ago
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Lizzie Baker Photo 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

Hi - I'm Lizzie! I am a story teller and professional hype woman who is dedicated to preserving your legacy through imagery. It is a privilege being trusted to photograph your wedding and it is not a responsibility that I accept lightly. I truly believe that the only things left after your wedding day are the photos and the marriage. Every couple has a unique story. I take the time to get to know my clients so that I can capture their wedding day in an honest and personalized way. I will work side-by-side with your wedding planner in order to create a custom, photo-friendly timeline that will ensure that my team captures every moment.

I spent a lot of time deliberating which photographer to choose. Lizzie Baker’s work really stood out. Her photography is truly a work of art and the passion comes across not only in her pictures but in how she engages with you end to end. Lizzie was one of my favorite vendors to work with and she truly made our wedding day better. We are delighted with how she captured our wedding, the scenery, and all the details and moments that you want to be able to look back on. Lizzie was always one step ahead of the program which was a huge benefit. She had great ideas for shots and her approach and personality kept us at ease during the planning process and throughout wedding day. Lizzie is not just an amazing photographer - she really is your hype woman, wedding day extraordinaire, and someone you will be happy to have at your side. People say you spend a significant amount of time with your photographer which proved to be true! We are so glad it was with Lizzie.
Rachel, 2 months ago
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Katie Griff Photo 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

I’m so glad you’re here. Really. My name is Katie Griffith, I’m 25 years old, living in the gorgeous mountains of Utah. Although it gets so cold and snowy here, you really can’t beat the Utah outdoors. The mountains feel like my second home. Ive been married to my best friend for over 3 years now, and our lil pack consists of our baby girl and our Golden Retriever. These three are my whole world! Honestly, I never knew this level of happiness existed before they came into my life. Ive been photographing weddings and elopements for 5+ years now, and I love what I do! I couldn't imagine doing anything else! This is truly my dream job.

Love Katie and her fabulous work. Always professional and very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend to any bride / venue.
Christina, 4 years ago
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Alice Tran Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

I am so Happy you are here! My name is Alice and I am a portrait and wedding photographer based in Northern Virginia - Maryland - Washington D.C. areas. To me, it has been a privilege to be able to connect with everyone that I had a chance to photograph. My goal is to capture those raw, honest, and authentic emotions so that twenty years from now, you can look back on these photos and still remember exactly how that moment felt. I hope we share the same goal and that I am the photographer you are looking for.

Hiring Alice as our wedding photographer was one of our best planning decisions we made! From our first call with her we knew she fit our personalities so well and would capture the emotions and colors of a traditional Indian wedding better than anyone else could. She was by my side every step of the way on the wedding day and truly made the day brighter with her smile and capturing my quirky personality! I cannot wait to work with her again.
Karishma T., 6 months ago
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Lili B’s Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

Hey there, I'm Lili. I have been capturing love stories for the past 8 years. I started out taking friend's and family's senior and family pictures, and eventually that love for photographing turned into documenting wedding days. I'm all about you being yourself and capturing what makes you, you. The quirky, fun, teasing, and weird love that you have. I will be your professional hype woman, third-wheel, dress buttoner, pocket square folder, tear wiper, and everything in between.

I had the opportunity to meet Lili while she was shooting a wedding at our venue. I've worked with many different photographers and she absolutely stands above the rest. She's kind and light-hearted, had everything scheduled wonderfully, and her images were outstanding. I couldn't recommend her more!
Ben C., 4 years ago
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Natalie N Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

Hey there! I'm Natalie, a San Francisco based elopement and wedding photographer for couples who want a stress-free wedding celebration. I believe weddings should be focused on you and your partner having a great time. It's your wedding day, you should be enjoying it!

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Natalie was so sweet and easy to work with - not to mention she loves dogs, and our nervous pooch fell in love with her. Natalie is really organized and helped us finalize a timeline which made our day smooth. She fixed boutonnieres, managed our massive family photo, and even drove my husband and I from our ceremony to the reception. Having our engagement session with her also prepped us a little for what to expect. She gave us direction, and made us feel more at ease. Our ceremony was at Old Mill Park, and our couple photos in the redwoods were dreamy. She has a great eye, and the photos really were magical and timeless, with just the right amount of moodiness. She brought along a 2nd photographer, and they both caught really fun candid moments of our family and friends. She also had our photos back to us so quickly. Natalie was just super thoughtful, warm, and flexible. I can't recommend her enough. Thank you, thank you, Natalie! <3
Donna and J., 4 years ago
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Diora Media, LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

My name is Giovanna (you can call me Gio!) and I'm a traveling wedding photographer based in North Carolina. I've photographed everywhere from the DMV, NYC, Colorado, Hawaii, Spain to tons of other locations. Having a background in photojournalism, I photograph with a documentary approach which allows an organic and authentic feel to shine through my images. If you value emotion, connection, and creative storytelling, then I'm your girl. I was born in the bustling city of NY and later moved to a horse farm in NC. I was constantly amazed by my ever changing environments and inspired to capture moments that would otherwise be lost in memory.

Gio is INSANELY talented. I’ve worked with her for several life events, the biggest and most important investment being our wedding. Gio is professional and organized, a dream for any bride to work with. She has a gift for making you comfortable in front of the camera and provides expert guidance that makes shooting with her feel effortless. Her passion for her craft is palpable, and you know it’s good when she turns the camera around and says “YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS!” Every album I’ve received is a breathtakingly beautiful, cinematic keepsake of the most special moments. Her work is literal ART. I’ll never forget the emotional experience of receiving our wedding album - we literally laughed and cried for hours. Every detail and moment is so intentionally and artfully captured. It’s been two years and I still swoon over our wedding photos. I’ve had several (also obsessed) friends inquire about our wedding photography and even book their weddings with Gio. She is easily one of the best investments I made for my wedding day and I can’t say enough positive things. As a repeat client, I so look forward to working with her again in the future. No question - book with Gio!
Rebekah W., 18 days ago
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Amanda Brooke Photos 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

Hey there!! I am an adventure seeker who has a passion for capturing the wildly in love couples! No matter where you are or where you want to go! I am SO there! I love being able to tell your story and show everyone the love you have for each other! Not only do I promise to give you an outstanding experience but I promise you will always have a friend in me for life! So lets do this!! I cannot wait to meet you! Xo -Amanda

Awarded Best of Zola
I had the opportunity to second shoot for Amanda and it was such an amazing experience! She is so kind, thoughtful, and talented! She puts so much love and attention into capturing your wedding day and it shows in the images she creates! I couldn’t recommend working with Amanda more
Madeline Rose, 3 years ago
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Ninety Nine Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

Yadira is a Bakersfield native that was raised by immigrant parents. She fell in love with love at a young age through art, music, & poetry. From that inspiration, Yadira always wanted to create art with love as the central theme. She began doing photography at the age of 14 and was mentored by local published and award winning photographers for 3 years. By the age of 17, she moved to North Hollywood where she was taught and mentored by high end fashion photographers who worked for Vogue, Vanity Fair, Style Magazine, Elle, and more.

Yadira is a great photographer! Not only does she capture special, candid moments beautifully, she also helps you feel comfortable and natural in the posed pictures! She has now become my family portrait photographer since shooting my wedding and I have to say I do not regret my decision to have her capture my wedding day!
Jhai and J., 4 years ago
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The Carrs Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

We are the Carrs & Co Photography House: four rockstar photographers and a support team that specializes in providing a tailored and seamless client experience. Our work-family has developed over time, each member carefully selected based on their talent as a photographer, their passion for people, and their energetic personalities. Carrs & Co raises the bar and believes that your story, your journey, and your wedding deserve nothing less than our everything.

THE ABSOLUTE BEST, plain and simple!! From the first meeting to the final product, this gem of a team captures the most GORGEOUS photos of your event that will bring your memories to life for years to come! They are the sweetest, most genuine people to work with too and quickly will become part of your family for life. They make the process absolutely seamless and easy which is SO HELPFUL when trying to plan a wedding and all the details it entails. From our engagement, to our wedding, to our maternity photos, and now for the life of our baby girl, we will never use anyone else! They are THAT GOOD! Love, love, love their style, their company, and everything that they stand for! I cannot recommend them enough...you will not find another team that has the entire package like The Carrs!!
Danielle C., 3 years ago
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Kie Thurman Photography 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

Hi there!! I'm Kie, pronounced like pie. I've been a photographer of some sort for nearly a decade, but weddings didn't come into my life until 2020 (perfect timing!!), it's become my personality trait and I truly don't think I could love doing anything more than this. Some things about me: I prefer series over movies (Gossip Girl, The Office, Buffy TVS, How I Met Your Mother are some of my faves), I'm nothing if not a Paramore fan, I love cute and cheesy romance novels, and I think I am hilarious. I love being your #1 hype girl, joining the party at the reception, and making you comfortable on your big day :)

We will rave about our experience with Kie for the rest of our lives! She is an absolute angel and has exceeded every expectation we have! We booked Kie for our wedding and she did our engagement photos as well! Her work is pure art and absolutely breathtaking. She is one of the most talented photographers we have come across. Not only will her work be the photos of your dreams, but she is such a remarkable person to work with! Kie is so kind, fun, and outgoing, she is very personable and makes you feel comfortable being in front of a camera (like it’s not even there). One comment that my husband made after our first session with Kie for engagement photos, was that it felt like going on a date, we enjoyed ourselves so much, it was really fun and light-hearted. From the very beginning, she was nothing short of amazing! She is flexible with scheduling and was super willing to travel almost 5 states away to photograph our wedding! She was always on time and never skipped a beat! The one thing that we really looked for in a photographer was someone who captures the raw, pure moments, rather than being posed for every picture. Kie does exactly that, you can feel the life and soul in every picture she captures, her photos are better than your pinterest inspiration and will be the art on your wall you will cherish forever. We will definitely be using her for all of our future photography needs and we will definitely be recommending her to anyone and everyone. Thank you so much Kie! God has blessed you with an amazing gift and talent!
Erynn N., 2 days ago
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Karina Dopp Designs Jackson Hole Photographer 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

A few years ago I was in your shoes, except, I didn't get the images of my dreams. I got a photographer for our wedding day, and I had no idea what I was doing. On the day of my wedding, my photographer made me feel stressed and uncomfortable with all the posing and lack of communication. And when I got my images back, I wasn't happy with the results and there wasn't anything I could do about it. That's why I'm here for YOU! Because your wedding is more than just a day with some photos.

Karina is absolutely amazing!! We thoroughly enjoyed working with her from the very beginning. When we first began our search for our wedding photographer, Karina had sent us a welcome video by text message before scheduling a video call. On our first video call we sat and talked for over an hour! It felt like catching up with a long lost friend. She is so personable, talented, and dedicated - she will go the extra mile to make sure you get the photos of your dreams! Our gallery reveal and experience with Karina was outstanding. Hats off to her!
Amber, 23 days ago
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Whitney Sarah Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,398
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

We go through life traveling a small portion of the world and with 7.442 billion people on this planet you find many loves. But then you find the one person that sees you for you and loves you more because of who you are. You are so lucky to find your partner in life that you want to spend the rest of your life with! Now, you are looking for someone to capture that feeling of love you have for each other. A creative and emotive photographer that can connect you with the feeling you had on that day.

We loved working with Whitney! She followed through on every communication, she was a pleasure to work with. She knew what she was doing and knew how to direct all of our attendees to get the shot she needed. We had a very small wedding and her package was perfect for our needs! Highly recommend.
Bri Kunz, 8 months ago
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Photography By Orlando 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

Photography by Orlando is one of the premiere wedding photography studios in the world. Orlando is an international award winning photographer. Being married for 12 years and having two children Owen who is 12 and Olivia who is 8. I know incredible it is to look back at our wedding images and relive how the day unfolded with our children. It really shows you how powerful and important photography is! We will document your day in the most unique way possible, always unobtrusive and low key! Working with our team will ensure imagery that you and your family will cherish for years and generations to come.

Orlando and his team are the best of the best! If you are looking for a chill and stress free wedding day, book Orlando! Before booking Orlando and his team, we saw them in action at many weddings and knew they were the best match for us! They are super lively, energetic, and professional! We have recommended them to everyone we know because of the great experience we’ve had! Our photos were sent to us in less than two weeks and they were breathtaking! We have gotten so many compliments!! We love Orlando and his team and we cannot wait to work with them again!
Desarae Orgo, 7 months ago
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Kayla Bouren Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Santa Maria, CA for additional fees

With a passion for blending editorial sophistication and candid spontaneity, I have honed my craft over the last 6 years, capturing the laughter, tears, and all the tender moments in between. The commitment I make to you extends beyond photography. My meticulous approach begins with anticipating your needs even before they arise, ensuring a seamless, elegant experience. I hold the value of family close to my heart, treating your loved ones as if they were my own, collaborating harmoniously with your vendors, and providing clear communication to ensure your day unfolds flawlessly.

If you're looking at these reviews, I am assuming you are interested in booking Kayla as your wedding photgrapher, and all I have to say is DO IT. Kayla is amazing. She photographed both mine and my brothers weddings. Here are a few things I loved most about having Kayla as my photographer (from a bride)! 1) stress free. Kayla asks for your input and list of wanted photos weeks leading up to the wedding. She then creates a list for day of and takes care of the rest. I did not have to do a single thing managing what photos I wanted the day of my wedding. It allowed me to really enjoy the moment and be present (which is exactly what I wanted). 2) natural candid photos. Kayla does an amazing job of getting your natural smile in photos. I loved my photos. 3) SO many good photos. Kayla provided us with SO many photos to choose from. This allowed me to print off a variety so I didnt have the same few photos all over my house. 4) Comfort. Kayla did an amazing job making me and my husband feel comfortable day of and in the photos. 5) made my vision come true! With both venues we booked, I had a vision of wanting to use the entire venue to allow for different photos opportunities. One of the ideas I had were 'getting ready' photos with my husband in the kitchen. Kayla made my vision more than come true. These are some of my favorite photos she took, and allowed my husband and I to spend time together before walking down the aisle. I am a very picky person, but I would do everything all over again the same exact way for my wedding, including having Kayla as the photographer. I could not recommend Kayla enough!
Brittany, 4 months ago

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About wedding photographers in Santa Maria, CA

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

A Santa Maria, CA wedding photographer ranges from $185 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?

94% of photographers in Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, 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?

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