The Best Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Santa Monica, CA

The Best Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Santa Monica, CA

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Shutter & Sound 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hi! Courtney here (that's me on the left!). Shutter and Sound is the brainchild of renowned wedding videographer Ryan Geldermann. Ryan began his wedding videography career in 2010 in Los Angeles and quickly became recognized as one of the top videographers in the U.S.. After relocating to DC and still receiving countless inquiries from all corners of the country, Ryan decided to recruit and train a few talented friends so he could continue offering the quality wedding videography he’s known for in SoCal and eventually over 10 cities. Shutter and Sound is a very small group of filmmakers dedicated to turning your big day into a work of art.

I recently used Shutter & Sound for my wedding and they were fantastic! The team was super friendly and really skilled at capturing all the important moments without being intrusive. They worked seamlessly with our other vendors which made everything go smoothly. When we got our photos and videos back, we were blown away by the quality and how they managed to capture the feel of our special day perfectly. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch wedding photography and videography!
Lesley F., 6 months ago
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Kelly McDaniel Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Kelly has been a full time wedding photographer since 2016 and has been published in Ceremony Magazine, Wedding Chicks, Inspired By This, Loverly and Ruffled Blog and numerous fashion editorial magazines. Kelly started her photography journey in college with an old 35mm Canon - developing film and cultivating a passion for portraits. Ultimately, she ended up in the corporate world as a litigation specialist and nearly a decade into her career, she accepted that her true passion was in the arts. Kelly is a mother, wife and enjoys being out in the fresh air and sunlight and traveling anywhere.

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Kelly McDaniel Photography was excellent and honest in their communication with us throughout the wedding planning process. The quality of their work was truly customized and special, perfectly fitting our wants and needs. Kelly gave us valuable feedback on the timing and scheduling of the day, as well as thoughtful advice on how to best incorporate our decor and details into the photos. Kelly was so wonderful and perfect for our special day - we couldn't have asked for a better photographer to capture all the magic.
Britni S., 6 days ago
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A Heart String Wedding Co. 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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Veronica truly captured the spirit of our wedding and I couldn’t be more pleased with the end result. We have so many beautiful and unique photos, not just of us but of our friends and family, which was really important for us. She made the process leading up to the wedding very easy and on the day of even when it poured rain she got every shot we wanted and more. I could not recommend her more, she’s a fricken artist!!!!!!!
Alison, 2 years ago
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Christy Kendall Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

Christy is a true professional - she is meticulous, creative, and a master of her craft. She captured my husband and I so authentically for both our engagement and wedding photos. She and her team were responsive, professional and accommodating from start to finish. Christy remained calm and composed despite the summer heat, family chaos, and various photo requests throughout the night. She made us the priority and ensured we felt comfortable and taken care of. We intend to hire her a million more times for life events worth capturing! Can’t recommend her enough.
Elyse W., 3 months ago
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Tiffany J Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $8,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hi, I’m Tiffany. I am a fine art wedding, boudoir & lifestyle photographer based in Los Angeles. I'm currently in the process of planning my own wedding to the love of my life, Michael, so I completely understand how overwhelming wedding planning can be. My goal is to provide you with timeless images & memories that will be cherished for years to come. My hope is that I'll be able to serve as a resource of tips & tricks, advice & referrals to help make this process as seamless as possible so you're able to enjoy each step in your wedding planning journey.

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Tiffany is a not only an outstanding photographer but she is a genuinely kind human. I have been fortunate enough to work with Tiffany on other weddings & photoshoots (I’m a Makeup Artist) so I had no doubt that she would be shooting our wedding! She is extremely professional and always responded to questions in a timely matter. I already knew how efficient Tiffany is so I went into the day with such comfort, and I can assure you she will do the same for you! I almost feel like she was even my planner, since she had made the timeline for the day and stuck to it. We did our engagement session with Tiffany which was a great way to become more comfortable in front of the camera and learn some poses for the wedding day, she even took some good shots of our dog for our engagement session. Our wedding was a destination that was about 5 hours form LA and she was more than happy to travel. She was able to capture EVERY moment. Tiffany was great at keeping everything on time and controlled. One of the things that sets Tiffany apart form other wedding photographer’s is that her images do not look over-edited or trend based. She has a very classic and bright style of photography and looking back at all of our images years from now I know we will not be disappointed. We are so thankful for her capturing every moment from a day that goes by so quick! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Tiffany J Photography!
Ashley R., 4 years ago
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Natalie Schutt Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hi you guys, my name's Natalie, & I'm so glad you're here! I’m a joy-filled, Southern California surfer girl who is in love with capturing weddings.  My style? It’s timeless, romantic, adventuresome, & personal. I’m dedicated to capturing fine elegance + raw beauty all the while keeping it real + being authentic. Your job is to be in love & live in that excitement with each other. My job is to make it easy + enjoyable for you two to be yourselves, 100%, as I frame and capture those once-in-a-lifetime moments in a way that only my mind can. Congratulations to you both! Looking forward to getting to know each other! xx Natalie

Natalie is such a joy to work with! She is incredibly kind, alongside her talent for photography. She works well with vendors, families and couples. We had the privilege of teaming up with her for a wedding in Malibu last year and the photos are stunning. I'd definitely recommend this sweet human to anyone looking for a talented photographer!
Aubrey H, 5 years ago
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Let's Make A Memory 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I'm Adrian Ong, a passionate wedding photographer, husband, and father. I love starting my day with coffee, croissants, and enjoy collecting sneakers. Photography is where I channel my creativity, especially capturing the beauty of multicultural weddings. My style blends timeless elegance with a modern touch, focusing on emotions and genuine connections to create meaningful heirlooms. As the owner of Let's Make a Memory in Los Angeles, I’ve earned awards from WPPI, The Portrait Masters, and WedAward. My work has been featured in top wedding magazines, and in 2016, SLR Lounge honored me among the "Top 21 of 2016’s Best Images."

We couldn’t be happier with the experience we had with Let’s Make a Memory! From our engagement shoot to the wedding day, Adrian and his team made us feel so comfortable and truly captured every moment that mattered—those emotional glances, spontaneous laughs, and everything in between. The photos are stunning, and the highlight video perfectly tells the story of our day—we’ve already watched it more times than we can count! Their attention to detail and care for every little moment made all the difference, and the quick turnaround was the cherry on top. If you want a creative, professional team that feels like friends and makes the whole process easy, look no further. Thank you, Adrian, for giving us memories we’ll treasure for a lifetime!
Jen, a month ago
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Emily McGahee Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Welcome to Emily McGahee Photography, where Southern charm meets West Coast creativity! Originally from South Carolina, I've spent over a decade embracing the vibrant spirit of Los Angeles, which has become my cherished home. Photography isn't just a passion for me—it's a means to connect deeply with my surroundings and to immortalize precious moments for others. I find immense joy in preserving the essence of life's most treasured memories through my lens, while forging meaningful connections with everyone I photograph.

We are truly blessed to have found Emily to capture our wedding. Emily met with us on a video chat so we could get to know each other and her complimentary engagement session was so special! We were not going to do engagements but are so happy we did! She is so fun to work with and makes you feel so comfortable. She even made sure our pups looked great in all the photos!!! The day flew by in a flash but the beautiful moments she captured for us bring us right back to relive that day! The candid shots she was able to get are EVERYTHING! If you are looking for photographer that can bring your memories to life, you have found Emily! You will be making a great decision.
Erin and J., 9 months ago
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Becca Maas Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I'm Becca, a midwest transplant in Los Angeles (yes, one of those people), wife/homebody, Christian, and newfound happy plant lady. My day is made whenever I see a cat, I cycle through re-watch binges of my favorite shows constantly, and I always have something home-baked on hand in my kitchen. I’m pretty used to third-wheeling it and am excited to be any couple’s wedding day companion and new lifelong friend & coffee date!

Choosing Rebecca for our engagement session was one of the best first decisions we have ever made as we started our journey to our big day. Rebecca was absolutely the right person to capture all of our unadulterated and perfect moments. She was very professional with how she listened to the elements that we wanted for the background. Since my fiance and I came from the Philippines, we wanted photos that were unique with the beach and palm trees of California. She worked with the idea and found options for the shoot. She was also very mindful of the weather forecast and made the right decision to cancel when she knew it was going to rain on the date we initially chose. Rebecca did not only produce beautiful photos with her eye for detail and talent to blend light and nature, she captured our character as a couple. It is rare to find someone like that. Photographers can point and shoot but for someone who will be able to be at that exact moment and see the REAL you as a couple is priceless. We had great conversations during the shoot and it felt like we were out for a walk with a long time friend. I highly recommend Rebecca for her professionalism, punctuality, passion and heart.
Abbeygail + V., 5 years ago
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NZ WEDDING STUDIO 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

My name is Nem owner of the NZ WEDDING STUDIO and I am a Los Angeles wedding photographer at your service. Your wedding day is not just an event, it’s the start of a beautiful journey. As your photographer, I’m committed to immortalizing the essence of your celebration—capturing the laughter, tears, and all the unspoken moments in between. I provide professional service and create breathtaking images that hold the magic of your day, forever cherished.

We had an amazing experience with NZ WEDDING STUDIO! They are communicative, responsive, creative, and over all good people to work with.  Nem was very professional, easy to work with. The photos turned out stunning, full of emotion and detail. They were able to catch all the important moments, both big and small, without being intrusive. The turnaround time for the photos was quick, and the quality was fantastic. We highly recommend NZ WEDDING STUDIO for anyone looking for a talented wedding photographer.
Boris, 2 months ago
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Symboll 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,699
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

CineStory is a Wedding Photography and Videography Studio based in LA, SF and serving surrounding areas. Unlike most other Wedding Companies we have Photographers and Videographers on our team, which allows us to work in sync. We are a team of passionate artists, who enjoy shooting weddings and creating timeless art. Our Style is more towards Documentary - In The Moment. Photos don't look staged (except for a small part of portraits where we do some editorial). We focus on creativity, but at the same time, we make sure that our photos and videos look great even when the time passes.

Cinestory is an incredible vendor to work with. They are detailed, professional and make sure they exceed their clients expectations. They are the full package and take the time to get to know and care even more after the event is over. I love working with them!
Diana, 5 years ago
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Purity Weddings 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Purity Weddings - is a Los Angeles based husband-and-wife team. We believe in capturing images that are nostalgic and sophisticated, ones that effortlessly transport you to the emotional essence of your wedding day. Based in Los Angeles - available Nationwide. Featured in SMP, Brides, BridalMusings and more. Please Contact us directly via our website contact form.

Choosing Anna & Vitaly to document our wedding was the best decision we made in this process. They took the vision we had, and enhanced it even further. There are many photographers/videographers who can deliver solid content, but it really takes a special team to be able to capture a certain "mood" and "aesthetic." We truly appreciate their responsiveness and willingness to go the extra mile. The quality of their work really speaks for itself (especially when you have multiple friends who inquire about the team behind our wedding photos!)
Jessica H., 8 months ago
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Jennifer Trinidad Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I am a fine art wedding and elopement photographer based out in Los Angeles, CA. I’m passionate about telling love stories through photographs in the most beautiful and meaningful way. Love stories are an infinite source of inspiration to me and I believe that the most magical images are made up of connection, emotion, and light. I wholeheartedly believe that you should live in the moments you want to remember forever and we feel so grateful to have the opportunity to work with such incredible couples who have the same approach to love and values that we share.

I would 10 out of 10 recommend Jennifer to all my friends and family! She is just so sweet and amazing. My husband and I have never done professional photos before and she made it so easy going. She first did out engagement shoot and we had so much fun. We both felt very comfortable in front of the camera. Jennifer is also very punctual. She also shot our elopement in Santa Barbara, we got sneak peaks back that same day ( how amazing, right?) and when we received all the photos about 3-4 weeks later, we were BLOWN away. Looking at the pictures made it feel like we were reliving the moment again, I am so so so happy that I chose to have her do our pictures, they truly are amazing and I cant wait to frame them for my home.
Julie + J., 4 years ago
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Heartstring Weddings 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,125
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

As a wedding photographer in Los Angeles, offering a luxurious photography experience for the modern yet softhearted couple who adore beauty, timelessness, and romance. Let's create some beautiful memories together!

Huy is INCREDIBLE!! He is amazingly talented, extremely professional, and calming, and made us feel so comfortable. Huy took our photos and we were blown away!!! Upon arrival, He had already scouted the entire forest preserve to find the perfect spots. Normally I am extremely nervous in front of the camera but We loved EVERY moment of the shoot and there was not a single photo that we didn't like. He will be photographing our wedding in a few weeks and we feel so elated knowing we will be in her hands. We LOVED him and want to book her for every major milestone in life! You NEED to book Heartstring Weddings and thank us later!
Dani and K., 5 months ago
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Rachel Madrigal Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hi I'm Rachel! I'm based in Los Angeles, CA and I love photographing people in love. It a passion of mine to tell the unique stories of my couples and capture them in a way that is authentic, true and beautiful. I mainly shoot in natural light I love the outdoors! But I know how to work lighting for indoor scenarios. My editing style can be described as moody, warm and film like with subtle grain and contrast. Most my clients praise me as really easy to work with and holds space to make them comfortable and look their best!

We loved working with Rachel from beginning to end. She takes beautiful photos and I am obsessed with her color processing, but aside from the product itself, she’s a lovely presence to have on such an important day. My husband hates having his photo taken and even he was relaxed and enjoyed the process. We’d hire her again in a heartbeat.
Christine D., 2 years ago
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Symboll® Wedding Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,990
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Symboll® is a team of Wedding Photographers and Videographers based in Los Angeles and San Francisco. We meet at the intersection of Art and Weddings, where a vision exists only in your mind, and we respect the responsibility of turning it into a reality.

We are so glad to have found Symboll to be our wedding photographer and videographer. We wanted unique photos and videos with a clean editing style that wouldn’t appear overly filtered, and Symboll checked every one of those boxes. We opted for the C2 package with RED videography, which was priced incredibly competitively considering the quality of work. Additionally, it came with up to 10 hours of coverage by default whereas most other vendors we looked at typically offered 8 hours. Working with them was a breeze. It started with messaging their client managers Christian and Attila who broke down their transparent and simple pricing structure. After payment, they sent a helpful questionnaire not only to help Symboll get to know us, but also allow us to narrow down what we wanted. They were always super quick to respond to our questions, and we never felt lost along the process. We were ultimately connected with Shant as our photographer and Misha as our videographer, and we were so lucky to have them on our wedding day. Both were incredibly professional, kind, and overall joys to work with. Importantly, our wedding happened to fall on a day with suboptimal weather (end of March 2024). It rained heavily for much of the day, and we had booked a largely outdoor venue (Rancho Las Lomas). Despite this, Shant and Misha were incredibly flexible to the wet conditions. These unique circumstances also highlighted the strength of Symboll’s creativity, as Shant and Misha took advantage of the storm to create some incredibly cinematic shots of us. We were so glad to have chosen Symboll when we saw our photos, since we are confident that few other photographers/videographers would have been able to leverage our unfavorable weather conditions like Shant and Misha did. Because of the weather, they were unable to use their drone to capture our day, but they provided us with a teaser reel video in addition to our feature film. Final photos came out beautifully and the short film came back in such a timely manner. We are so happy with the results!
April E., 3 months ago
Simply Adri Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,400
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I’m a California wedding + lifestyle photographer, and lover of natural light. You can describe my work as bright, romantic and timeless. I am passionate about documenting your love story! A story that is worth telling and is unique, special, and full of love.

Adri was our wedding photographer for our September 2023 wedding and we have nothing but amazing things to say about her! From the very first inquiry meeting to the engagement shoot, Adri has been such a pleasure to work with. Her easy going, fun, and sweet personality makes it so easy to pose in front of the lenses. My husband and I love the natural lighting style when it comes to our photos and that’s exactly what we got with Adri. Even her detail shots and B&W film leaves us in awe! On the wedding day, Adri and Stephen were amazing! They made posing for photos so easy and our family and wedding party loved them. Adri even had fun suggestions during our wedding party group shots. Adri was also very organized when it came to our family photos right after the ceremony. It made everything go by so smoothly! Also Adri is super quick with her photo turnaround time! For the wedding, we got our sneak peeks 2 days after. They’re so beautiful, I catch myself looking at them every night! We really enjoyed our time with them and will consider hiring Adri for other future family photo shoots!
Cindy L., a year ago
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Oury Memories 

4.8

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I have been a photographer for 8 years. Throughout my time as a photographer I’ve captured clothing, models, and memories. I shifted from corporate shootings to families and weddings because it gave me this warm fuzzy feeling when I edited my couples and families photos. Don’t be afraid to reach out to me and ask about my photography style, my editing style, or my favorite restaurant! I highly recommend scheduling a free consulting session!

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I had an incredible experience with Grace as our photographer for a couples photoshoot turned surprise proposal! She was not only sweet but also incredibly creative, suggesting great poses and capturing beautiful moments. Grace took the time to understand our vision as a couple, and her thorough research showed in the stunning results. Plus, she went the extra mile by timing the sunrise for us, ensuring our pictures were absolutely perfect. I can't thank her enough for making our special day even more memorable with her talent and dedication. Highly recommend her for any photography needs!
Gouri, a year ago
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Amative Creative 

4.9

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hello there! I'm Andrea, owner of Amative Creative, and every weekend we're so blessed to be able to tell the love stories of so many amazing couples. Like many others in this industry might say, we simply adore weddings. But what makes us a little different is our entire brand is centered around telling love stories specifically curated to reflect your vision and aesthetic. "Amative" means to be prone to love, so as you can see, we want nothing more than to tell your love story! But what makes us truly unique is that we understand every love story looks different. And we personalize every aspect of how we document your wedding day!

Awarded Best of Zola
Amative Creative did our wedding and the preview pictures are PERFECT. I am so happy I booked them! The vibe is everything I wanted, and they were super responsive the entire time!! 1000000% recommend!
Jayla G., 2 months ago
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Fox & Fig Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,250
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hello lovely! Let me introduce myself—I’m Sarah. Welcome to my little creative space—I hope you love it here & make yourself at home. My goal as your photographer is to put you at ease and therefore be able to capture your moments authentically and beautifully. As a film and digital photographer ("hybrid" if you will!), I take a big step back to capture your memories with intention, love, and honesty - my promise to you, is to treat your day as if it were my own. Film is my favorite medium to capture wedding days on, as I feel it brings back a level of authenticity, imperfection, and refined elegance that is irreplaceable.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot find enough words to tell you how absolutely amazing Sarah was. She was the best to work with and truly captured the day perfectly. Not only is she the best human, she is incredibly talented. She was fun, easy going, extremely professional and captured us as a couple perfectly. I can’t wait for her to capture more moments for us to come.
Shelby S., 4 months ago
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Roberta Nicole Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
It's hard to properly describe our gratitude for Roberta. We ended up using her twice: once in an intimate ceremony for just our family, and again at our full blown reception a year later. No one could possibly be prepared for what happened in 2020, but Roberta from the outset was flexible, creative, and patient as we put together the pieces of two completely different weddings. Photography was the most important vendor we scouted because not only did we want beautiful, timeless photos- which we got- we also wanted to feel relaxed and comfortable around someone who would spend most of the day with us. We had so much trust in Roberta and her vision which helped us sit back and enjoy the day. We are so happy with how everything turned out and hope we find an opportunity for her to capture more of our life moments down the road.
Meagan & C., 3 years ago
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Steven Nguyen Photography, LLC 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hello. I'm Steven. Starting my photography as a hobby in 2014 and becoming a professional in 2017, I have serviced over 80 weddings at diverse locations in my career. Throughout 3 years of my profession, I have chosen the path of fine art photography, which embraces natural colors, rich content, and especially real-time emotions. Contrary to traditional documentary photographers, my goal is to capture every special moment of your wedding day by praising the beauty through lighting and composition.

Awarded Best of Zola
We don't know where we even begin to express our gratitude for the incredible work of my wonderful photographer, Steven, and his team. (Anh Vinh and Steven's beautiful wife, Connie, who was also an MC on my wedding day, was not just an MC but a true master of ceremonies, a guiding light ensuring our event was nothing short of magical.) Steven's talent and passion for photography were unmistakable from the moment we met. His skill behind the lens is remarkable. Every photo captured the essence of our day in the most breathtaking way possible. From the smallest details to the grandest moments, Steven had an impeccable eye for framing the perfect shot. The images are not just pictures; they are cherished memories frozen in time, each one telling a beautiful story of our wedding day. What sets Steven apart is his talent, genuine care, and kindness. Throughout the entire process, he was not just a photographer but a supportive presence, ensuring everything went smoothly. His warmth and understanding made us feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera, resulting in such natural and stunning photos. We cannot emphasize enough how much we adore our wedding photos. Each time we go through the pictures, we're transported back to that magical day, reliving every emotion and moment. It's a testament to Steven's remarkable ability to capture not just images but emotions, too. If you're searching for a wedding photographer or an MC, Steven and his team are an excellent choice. Their talent, professionalism, and genuine care for their clients make them stand out in the industry. Connie, Steven's wife, is a talented MC who brings warmth and support to your event. She made our celebration unforgettable, and we highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional MC. Booking Steven and his team was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking a remarkable photographer who genuinely cares about their clients.
Ivy, 10 months ago
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Leslie Joy Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

A former wedding planner turned photographer, my eye for details comes second only to my heart for authentic moments of joy. With over a decade of experience in the wedding industry, it is my honor and my passion to create timeless imagery to tell your story. My mission is to preserve the memories of your wedding in the most extraordinary way.

Awarded Best of Zola
I'm incredibly happy that my husband and I decided to work with Leslie for our wedding photography. She is professional, detailed, and very easy to work with. She made the entire process so easy and pain-free. My husband and I had not done any professional photography sessions before this, but she made us feel so comfortable and gave great tips and guidance that helped create amazing photos. Our engagement and wedding photos came out so beautiful and I will cherish them forever! I cannot thank her enough for capturing our special day so wonderfully! <3
Mayra A., 3 years ago
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Cassy Velazquez Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I have always loved story-telling. I loved writing stories as a kid (I even tried to get a book published at age 12) and I love writing my own D&D campaigns now. Through storytelling, I see the paths laid ahead for our heroes, and beautiful adventures that need to be documented. Through storytelling, I started to see the pictures. And from these pictures, I began to photograph. I am crazy passionate about your day. I want to help you capture those moments. I want you to have the most amazing time, and the happiest memories. I want you to have photos so good that you can’t wait to show it off to the people you know, and even those you don’t.

Cassy has photographed our engagement, wedding, graduation and maternity photos. This review is long overdue. She’s so communicative and professional. She’ll make you feel comfortable right away and knows her stuff. She takes beautiful photos. You won’t regret going with her for your photos for any occasion. She’s awesome and just a super nice person and wonderful photographer. For our wedding, she went above and beyond and got so many great photos. Do it, go book her now.
Nicole S., a year ago
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Birchfields 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA
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Hi! My name is Steve. I do visual storytelling. I’m married with three kids and in my spare time I record music and build things. I've been filming and photographing weddings since 2009. I love travel and getting to know unique couples.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we reached out to Birchfields, their communication was quick, thorough, and sincere. Their attention to detail and ability to make us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera resulted in exceptional photographs that captured every special moment of our wedding day. Birchfields truly went above and beyond, taking unique angles and perspectives that allowed us to relive the entire day through their stunning imagery. When it’s hard to figure out which photo you want to print out and hang on the wall, you know you picked the right photographer! We could not be happier with the final product and would highly recommend Steve to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and personable wedding photographer.
Jeneca G., 2 months ago
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Emily Pillon Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Making Every Image a Movie Since 2013 ••• Fine Art Photography + Cinematography ••• CA • NY • Worldwide ••• Weddings, Destinations + Elopements ••• 24 hour sneak peaks! • Destination + Elopement Planning • Videography • Sunrise Sessions • Full Weekend Coverage • Second Photographers • Personalized Photography Sessions •

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I cannot recommend Emily enough! We found her a few months out from the wedding and did a call to talk about our budget and our vision for our wedding. Emily was so accommodating, shaping a photography and videography package that fit us perfectly! On our wedding day she was incredibly hard working and well prepared. She makes everyone she meets feel comfortable, confident and beautiful in their pictures! On top of honoring our "shot list" and getting all of my top priorities taken care of, Emily scoped out the venue and came up with fun locations and ideas that we hadn't considered! She also played with traditional photography, shooting on film, and polaroids all of which gave us unique looks that we love! If you're looking for a skilled, artistic, and friendly photographer, you've found her!
Andrea C., 5 months ago
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Kristen Thomison 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hello! My name is Kristen Thomison, I am passionate about capturing your story in a way that feels completely like you! Myself along with my team love getting to know you and capturing your day in a way that feels super intentional and like having some friends with you with a camera! Our promise is to keep it lighthearted and playful so that you look back on these images for years to come and remember the conversations, laughs, and maybe tears as if they were yesterday.

Awarded Best of Zola
We've had Kristen as a photographer at our venue more than once and we have always been pleased with how this team interacted with the vendors and the clients! Beautiful photos, beautiful personalities!
Taylor Gunter, a year ago
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Natalie Fong Malis 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $7,995
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Natalie is a Taiwanese-American photographer inspired by warmth & connection, reminiscent of her upbringing in Hawai'i. She graduated from NYU Tisch with a BFA in Photography while working alongside fashion designers & directors on editorial and campaign productions. For over a decade, Natalie has directed her lens towards weddings, finding a meaningful depth in the relationships that she develops with her subjects and the cultural & physical environments that surround them. Her background in fashion marries a tender, documentarian perspective to provide refined imagery with an editorial edge without compromising the truth of what happened.

Awarded Best of Zola
I had the absolute pleasure of working with Natalie, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience and the final photos. Her creative eye is unmatched, and she provided such thoughtful guidance on posing, which made the entire process feel natural and effortless. Natalie has a true talent for capturing moments in a way that feels both timeless and artistic. I also want to highlight her editing for film photos—it’s nothing short of incredible! The tones and textures she brings out are so beautifully done and added an extra layer of charm to the photos. If you’re looking for a photographer with an exceptional eye and a warm, professional approach, I can’t recommend Natalie enough. She’s truly a gem!
Zasha W., 3 days ago
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Grace Kathryn Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA
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I'm a California native with a wanderlusting soul. I grew up in the snowy mountains of Lake Tahoe and spent my teenage years in the rainforests of Costa Rica before returning to the West Coast of the United States to study the art of wedding photography and earn my BFA with Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California.

Awarded Best of Zola
If you’re in need of a photographer, your search is over. We started working with Grace in 2017 for our engagement shoot. This lead to our wedding, maternity photos, family/maternity photos again and most recently at home family portraits. She has captured all of our special moments. Not only is she incredibly talented but she is a truly kind and genuine soul. Her passion for her craft shines bright in everything she does. She goes above and beyond for her clients. We found our photographer for life!
Katie & X., a year ago
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Apricotlove 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,380
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hi, I'm Samuel Hui, a wedding photographer driven by a passion for creating unforgettable memories through my lens. What sets my work apart is my commitment to blending experimental creativity with a deep respect for the natural flow of each wedding day. I believe in capturing genuine moments that reflect the authentic emotions and unique personalities of my couples.

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Samuel is extremely professional and super easy to work with. He has his unique way to capture captivated photos. He's also a super friendly person with a super kind heart, working with him is an amazing experience. Highly recommend Samuel for your big&special day.
Herbert, 3 years ago
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Rafael Garcia Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

As a devoted wedding and portrait photographer, my primary focus is on authentically capturing the genuine emotions that make up your unique story. My goal is to ensure that your special day is not just visually documented, but deeply felt.

Rafael is hands down one of the best photographers I have worked with. I used his services previously for my mothers wedding and when the day came for mine I knew he was the photographer for us. He is detail oriented, patient, creative and kind. When my husband and I decided to elope we only gave ourselves a week and a half to plan. Rafael was very accommodating to our last minute plans and made us feel as if we had planned our special day a year in advance. Rafael took the time to learn the site and plan beautiful photos accordingly. Rafael gave us great directions on how to pose and what angels would make us stand out. My husband and I are not huge on taking photos and when we received the photos we were amazed ! The photos looked natural and captured who we are as a couple. I look at these photos and feel confident and beautiful! I appreciate all the work Rafael put in to our special day ! We are so excited to share these photos with our loved ones for generations to come.
Alexis C., 6 months ago

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About wedding photographers in Santa Monica, CA

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

A Santa Monica, 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?

93% of photographers in Santa Monica, 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 Monica, 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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