The Best Wedding Photographers in Santa Monica, CA

The Best Wedding Photographers in Santa Monica, CA

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1000+ Wedding Photographers in Santa Monica, CA

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Your Love My Lens 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Welcome to Your Love My Lens, where our team of passionate photographers is dedicated to capturing your love story. Our collective expertise spans across various backgrounds and styles, ensuring that every moment is captured with care and creativity.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our wedding was very hectic to say the least. Rabab showed up earlier than expected and not only took pictures but also helped with set up at our wedding (something that was not required at all). She really came to the rescue in making sure things ran as smoothly as possible. Her assistant also extremely helpful! The photos she took captured the look that we were going for! We went with a vintage look and she was able to deliver!! 10/10 recommend!
Christopher H., 10 months ago
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Hannah Wermich | Photography 

5.0

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

I'm Hannah! I shoot avant-garde wedding photography for crazy, creative lovers all over the U.S. My couples are sweethearts, troublemakers, & rebel-hearted crafters of their own self-expression, who fall in love and get hitched. xo

Awarded Best of Zola
I don't even know where to start with how amazing Hannah is and how our wonderful our engagement and wedding photos turned out! From beginning to end, Hannah was the most professional, helpful, sweetest, and most fun photographer! Our family kept asking if she was a friend of ours, cause she just seamlessly understood us and our vibe and just made everyone so comfortable! She helped make decisions on the day of schedule, scouted out some locations for us, and delivered the most incredible gallery of photos EVER! We would recommend Hannah for any special event. You will walk away with some STELLAR photos with a little bit of an edge in the best way ever! Thank you for everything!
Meggan, 2 years ago
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Chernogorov Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Liliya and Albert are a husband and wife team specializing in capturing the stories of romantic and genuine couples, and they take this to heart as they document the most precious moments of life's most important events. Channeling their European aesthetic heritage, Liliya and Albert possess an ethereal touch for timeless wedding photography. They revel in capturing understated elegance, unexpected moments, honest expressions, and timeless memories. From Las Vegas, Miami, and all of California, to France and Italy, they travel to iconic destinations to curate timeless memories of life's most precious moments.

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Albert and Liliya are incredible and truly passionate about their art of photography. I’ve always said that they are able to make their subjects look like celebrities. The fact that they only accept a limited number of weddings each year made my bride and me feel like celebrities as well.
Tony K., 2 months ago
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Wrenn Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA
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My name is Mary, a documentary wedding photographer based in Austin and Los Angeles. Wrenn is a family name: we are a line of artists, makers, and crafters. We are also a bunch of weirdo, crazy goofballs who love to be silly and have fun! I'm passionate for capturing the glorious beauty of your love story on film and digital mediums. While posed photos have their place at weddings, I'm all about those unscripted magical moments of human connection. It is not my job to create moments so that they look perfect in photos. It is my job to do your wedding justice with photos. Peruse my portfolio and if my style aligns with you, let's connect!

As a wedding planner, I cannot express enough praise for Mary's exceptional work as a wedding photographer! If you are seeking a true professional who possesses not only expertise in capturing the perfect moments but also a creative eye and exceptional editing skills, Mary is the ideal choice. Her presence alone will instantly put you at ease, and you will feel incredibly comfortable having her by your side on your special day. Mary is my go to Wedding Photographer & always goes above and beyond! 10/10!
White Palm Event Co, 7 months ago
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Sol Luna Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,398
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

* INQUIRE THROUGH WEBSITE * Sol Luna Photography is a Destination Wedding Photographer based out Michigan serving Detroit, Chicago, Grand Rapids, New York City, Italy + Worldwide. Lyndsey is a talented and dedicated wedding professional that strives to provide couples with photographs that capture the depth of their story. Specializing in Documentary Style photographs and fine art portraitures. Lyndsey offers a variety of collections to ensure that every memory is photographed. Lyndsey also has optional add on's available such as Film Photos + Wedding Weekend Coverage.

Lyndsey was amazing through our whole wedding process; from engagement photos, meetings, and the wedding day! She helped two people who generally don’t like their pictures taken feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Her style of photography was exactly what we were looking for and we are so thrilled with the outcome. Lyndsey set up a meeting prior to our wedding and created a whole timeline for photos that went along with what our coordinators at the venue had planned. As a big planning person this was so nice for me to see how the whole day would fit together. My favorite thing about working with Lyndsey was just her in general. She is truly a kind person who is passionate about her work. She has an eye for photography that I haven’t seen in any one else’s work. The poses that she created felt natural and came across beautifully. I can’t recommend her enough. If you are looking for timeless looking photos that don’t fit into that standard wedding photo box then she is the one for you! I am so thankful to have worked with her during my wedding journey, she made everything amazing! I look forward to working with her again in the future.
Erika, 6 months ago
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Picture This Wedding 

4.8

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Picture This Wedding is a wedding photography & Videogrphy and company based . They have been in business for more than a decade, so they know that planning your dream wedding is no small undertaking. The process can feel pretty stressful, but they have the talent and experience required to put your mind at ease. Their team is comprised of many talented photographers, each with their own style. Picture This Wedding can match you with the member of their team who is just right for you. They cover weddings all across the country and around the world, so they are ready to follow wherever love may lead.

Picture This Wedding was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From the moment we first spoke with Kristin and Brendan, their communication was quick, efficient, and interactive. The quality of their work was simply stunning - the photos they captured are truly beautiful and have allowed us to relive our special day over and over. Kristin, our photographer for the day, was hilarious and had our entire wedding party laughing throughout the photography portion of the event. Highly recommend the Kristin and Brendan combo - they were so much fun to work with and full of great ideas to make our wedding day perfect.
Shantelle L., a month ago
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Garrett Saler Photography 

5.0

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

As your wedding photographer, a significant part of my role is to consider the fine art aspects of the galleries I create. Things like choosing the best light to fall over your wedding gown, balancing compositions, blending color, and layering textures to create dynamic and beautiful images. But it's much bigger than that. Photographs tell our stories, reveal emotion in ways that words can't, and offer the gift of visual legacy. An artfully told story transcends time. Beautiful photographs require exceptional artists. And you deserve exceptional art.

Awarded Best of Zola
Garrett photographed my graduation photos turned surprise engagement, engagement photos and wedding. We could not have asked for a better photographer! He is personable, professional and kind. He has captured the biggest milestone of our lives and has done so beautifully. I recommend Garrett to everyone who asks for photographer recommendations and even to those who don’t. He is incredible at capturing candid moments and helps pose for those who are camera shy. You will not be disappointed.
Ariaan C., 3 years ago
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Visuals by J. McKenzie 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Jamaal (J. McKenzie) has been described as an ever-evolving romantic, a perfectionist and a serial creative. With a perspective deeply rooted in expressive art-forms such as musicianship & spoken word, Jamaal approaches every story with an unwavering respect and veneration for each moment. Bred in Brooklyn, New York and tempered in a variety of cities across the vast United States and South America, Jamaal brings a familiar, yet fine-tuned touch, lodging echoes of that vastness in every image. Jamaal produces timeless visuals and agencies across the conduits of creative genres, exploring the roots of the emotions at the core of us all.

Awarded Best of Zola
Our wedding day was a whirlwind of emotions and unforgettable moments. Thankfully, Jamaal McKenzie and his team were there to capture every precious detail. From the heartfelt ceremony to the lively reception, they seamlessly blended into the background, capturing candid moments that truly tell the story of our special day. We were particularly impressed with their ability to capture the essence of our personalities and the unique love we share. The group photos were organized efficiently, and the candid shots were simply stunning. We can't wait to relive our wedding day through their lens, both in photos and video. If you're looking for a photography and videography team that will not only capture your wedding day but also elevate it to new heights, we highly recommend Jamaal McKenzie and the Visuals by J. McKenzie team.
Kelly & R., a month ago
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Myself Lens 

5.0

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

I’m Ashley Checkos, a wedding photographer with a background in management and photography. With 3 years of experience, I bring a detail-oriented, organized, and efficient approach to every event. My philosophy is to see clients through my lens, letting their unique energy set the tone for their day. I’ve worked at diverse venues, from intimate courthouses to grand historic hotels, connecting deeply with each couple to capture their story. I’m excited to create lasting memories of your special day.

I highly recommend MyselfLens for any occasion to take your photos. Ashley is so easy to talk to and makes me feel comfortable even when I was 7 months postpartum and didn't love my body. She moved throughout my busy day with ease and it felt like she wasn't even there at times which made it possible for her to catch candid moments. I still look back at my wedding photos in complete awe that she could capture those moments and make them so aesthetically beautiful! She's so professional yet also feels like a friend. I will use her time and time again! She really made me feel like a princess.
Desiree C., 3 months ago
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Velvet Love Studio 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $9,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Our photographers are artists with a passion for capturing the beauty and emotion of your wedding day. We use top-of-the-line equipment and lighting to ensure your photos are nothing short of spectacular. As a mobile studio, Velvet Love goes beyond traditional wedding photography. They are adventurers, storytellers, and artists, ready to embark on a journey with you to create a visual masterpiece that transcends borders. The studio's flexibility in travel arrangements, paired with their artistic expertise, means that your wedding memories will be a blend of breathtaking landscapes and intimate moments that showcase the depth of your love.

ChatGPT Choosing Velvet Love Studio as our wedding photographer was one of our best decisions for our Miami wedding. From the moment we connected with them, we knew we were in good hands. Their professionalism, creativity, and dedication to their craft were evident throughout the entire process, and they truly made our experience unforgettable.
Cameron & L., 10 months ago
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Lauren Alexa Photography, LLC 

5.0

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

Lauren Gdowski (she/her/hers) is a bright and true-to-life wedding photographer for the couples who want a worry-free day! After months of rigorous planning, you'll finally be able to sit back, relax, and enjoy your wedding day. The culmination of your hard work doesn't last long, so taking in those fleeting moments should be your top priority. That's where I come in... I'll guide you through a stress-free day, capturing fleeting moments so you get to relive them time and time again.

Lauren was such an amazing photographer for my wedding! We never met in person before the wedding day, so I was a bit nervous, but it turned out so well! When she got to the venue, she felt like another friend of mine. She was so confident and professional in what she was doing. I loved getting our photos back so soon and she did an amazing job. Highly recommend!
Elizabeth S., 4 months ago
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MKT Media 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

MKT Media is a wedding photography and videography company based out of Newport Beach, CA. This production company is run by Marcus and Ashley, a lovely, dynamic duo that will travel throughout Southern California to capture your momentous occasion. Marcus and Ashley are passionate about showcasing the beauty of life through their art. They love documenting the small and special moments that you and your partner share on the most romantic day of your life. They invite you to get in touch and learn more about their thoughtful and thorough services.

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They captured our day perfectly! Marcus and Ashley were fun to have around and a huge help with our day aside from doing the video. The videos are amazing quality and longer than a typical video which made it a perfect recap of our day! You would be lucky to have MKT do your wedding video.
Roger and S., 2 years ago
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Kristy Velesko Photography 

5.0

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

Fine art wedding photographer based in Phoenix AZ, and ready to capture your natural and authentic day! I have traveled and photographed over 150 weddings and believe in capturing the real emotion that happens on your wedding day with timeless editing . From elopements and backyard weddings to large venue banquets, I have all your photographic needs covered. I wear many hats during your wedding to be sure it is as stress free as possible. While I do not replace a wedding coordinator, my duties to you on your day, do overlap. I want to make sure that you enjoy every moment and that after you have stunning photos to fondly look back on.

Why have a wedding day coordinator, when you can have Kristy??? I hired Kristy knowing the work would be phenomenal, but did not know how she ran the show! I had a day of coordinator who was also my florist. Girl, was no where to be found when I needed her and asked me too many question day of that I repeated told her to ask my made of honor. When Kristy showed up, Kristy had a plan and activated the plan. Her timing was down to a T! She made friends with the other vendors, kept everyone on a schedule, and helped me feel utterly calm on a stressful day. HIRE. KRISTY. Her quality is great, delivery is timely, and she knows the workings of your day no matter how simple to complex your wedding day is.
Lizzie, 5 months ago
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Madeleine Collins Photography 

5.0

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

Hi and welcome! I'm Madeleine and am so glad that you've connected with my work. I focus on bringing you a fun, relaxed photography experience so that you can keep your attention on what's most important... enjoying the celebration with each other and your closest loved ones! You will always be treated like a friend and a client, meaning I will be your partner throughout your entire wedding experience. I strive to create a fun, laid back environment that will help produce the most authentic photos for your Southern California or destination wedding. I'd love to hear more about you, your partner, and your vision, so feel free to get in touch!

Maddie was above and beyond anything we could've asked for as our wedding photographer. She has a gift for the craft and handled our huge wedding party like a pro. She pays attention to every little detail to get the best photos and was so skilled in finding the perfect shots throughout the weekend. We loved working with her and would suggest her to any couple across the country as she knows how to scope out any area for the best shots. Her consultation process was great, she gave us a lot of good ideas and considerations to help us make sure we got in as many good family/friend shots as possible so the whole wedding party could have nice photos to remember the weekend by as well as us. She went above and beyond throughout the wedding night, coming back to grab her camera off the clock to get a bunch of candid photos of the dance floor and reception. Thank you Maddie for capturing our special night, we loved working with you.
Valen Y., 3 months ago
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Wild Sol Photo Co 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hi, I’m Kirstin- an adventure elopement photographer based in the Southwest. I specialize in capturing warm, moody, and cinematic moments for couples who are ready to trade tradition for an unforgettable journey. With a passion for exploring breathtaking landscapes and a knack for making you feel at ease, I’ll be your biggest cheerleader and guide as we create memories that feel as epic as your love story. Let’s turn your dream elopement into a timeless work of art!

Absolutely loved working together! She is so bubbly and fun and has a good eye for creative shots. Love her style of editing as well. I have done a few shoots now with her and always feel empowered leaving the shoot as well as super excited to get my pictures back!!
Logan, 23 days ago
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Theel Productions 

5.0

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

Theel Productions was founded with an editorial emphasis, and at one time focused solely on working with fashion brands and models. When branching into weddings, the same principals of light, angles, and editorial stylings were translated into usage with couples from around the world. This unique background produces the most beautiful results - magazine worthy wedding photos. Available for worldwide travel, Theel Productions is passionate about creating a full luxury experience for their couples.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we first spoke with Ari from Theel Productions, we knew we had found the perfect photographer for our wedding. Ari has a warm, friendly, and cheerful communication style that instantly put us at ease. She is an expert at what she does, and her talent was evident in the way she authentically captured every special moment during our engagement shoot, rehearsal dinner, and wedding day. We truly felt so special to work with Ari - she is incredibly talented, detail-oriented, timely, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. I could not recommend Theel Productions enough to any couple looking for a top-notch wedding photographer.
Lynsey B., 8 days ago
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Candance Marie Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Real Connections. Raw Emotions. Candid Moments. 

 These are the values behind what we do. These three words are the heart and soul of our work and everything we do is based around adventure and authenticity. When you hire us, you are hiring photographers who truly care about the experience you will have on your day. We don’t mind getting a little dirty or wet. We don’t mind staying until after dark to get the perfect shot. We don’t mind the hikes, or the time in-between each event. We are truly there for you and to tell the story of your day exactly as it happens

I don’t even know where to begin to express how much we loved Candance and her husband Corey. My husband doesn’t easily warm up to new people, and he especially hates being the center of attention and hates taking photos. Both of the photographers made each of us feel so comfortable. We really felt like we had a great connection with them. Our engagement photos and our wedding photos are above and beyond what we could have hoped for. They are absolutely a work of art and you can tell that they love what they do. We absolutely believe that this team was meant to be a part of our lives and our big day. Even our wedding party told us how cool the photographers were. Thank you so much for being a part of our dream. We love you
Martha l., 2 months ago
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Steve Cowell Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,650
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I’m a husband to my high school sweetheart, I’m a dad to three gorgeous little girls, and I love my city of Costa Mesa, CA. Me in a nutshell...good coffee, bacon, and whiskey are my jam. A perfect day off consists of a mountain bike ride, some tacos, and swimming in our pool with my wife and daughters. I spent over 8 years in jobs that sucked the life out of me, but now I have one that breathes life back into me. You see, photography is not my identity…but it's definitely an extension of how I was created to see life. And I got into capturing meaningful moments because I am all about the life behind the moment, not just the event.

Awarded Best of Zola
There aren't enough words to say how incredible it's been working with Steve Cowell Photo. From his professionalism, to his infectious personality, to the way he makes his clients feel so comfortable and so at ease - we are truly honored and lucky to have the honor to share in these PICTURE PERFECT images from such a great photographer! Brides, if you want not only tear-worthy images but intimate captures focusing on the small little intimate moments of your day - look no further. Thanks Steve Cowell for blessing our clients with your talent and thank you for being the most lovely friend-or to work with!
Lucky Day Events Co., 4 years ago
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Wow Studio 8 

4.5

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Welcome. Award-winning photographers, we are a small team of artists specialize in high-end photography, video production, graphic design, make-up, and styling. We service clients around the world and willing to travel to any locations. If you like to get more information, and you can contact us via the contact form below. Photography has allowed him to travel the globe sharing pivotal milestones and personal events with the people who entrust him to capture these priceless memories and allow him to tell their story your way

Awarded Best of Zola
I highly recommend this photographer. My wedding day was very stressful for me and my husband, Kin did everything to keep us stress free, it was fun and nice, and the end result is a great souvenir. I wanted to capture "moments" and emotions and he did it. I would highly recommend.
Ivetka and J., 3 years ago
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ISOphia Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I live in Crestline, California, and have a mini farm. I have two goats, an odd number of chickens, and a dog named Shaggy. I love adventures; I am always up to traveling to a new destination (Oregon has been my favorite so far!), visiting antique shops, binge-binge-watching anime, or listening to spooky ghost podcasts. My bachelor's degree in film allows me to tap into curated scenes that feel like a movie but are also genuine.

Awarded Best of Zola
Timely and communicative. She always puts the needs of her customers first! She was able to capture each and every moment perfectly. And brought all my visions to life. Love love love and in love with my photos!!"
Nasasha, 2 years ago
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Jenn & Pawel Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Pawel and I have know each other for more years than either one of us care to admit. We met the old fashion way, in a bar and have been married for 10 amazing years. In fact it’s really hard to try and remember a time when we weren’t a part of each other’s lives and that makes my heart happy. We enjoy bad movies, old sci-fi from the 50’s, kung-fu movies from the 70’s and terrible 80’s VHS movies. When we aren’t photographing awesome couples you can find us wandering around the desert or heading to Las Vegas. We truly enjoy being in each other’s company.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jenn and Pawel Photography were the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From the moment we booked them, their communication was easy, friendly and professional. They felt like part of the family, working seamlessly with everyone to capture all the special moments. Jenn and Pawel have an amazing artistic eye, turning every setting into a work of art. They brought wonderful ideas, were never bossy, and just got the job done with enthusiasm. We couldn't be happier with the incredible photos that beautifully preserve the joy of our wedding day. Hands down, Jenn and Pawel are the best photographer team around!
Jen M., 2 months ago
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Eli Holmes Photo + Film 

2.0

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

Film brought art back to photography — having control over the film stock, using particular cameras for different reasons, doing double exposures with film blindly, souping film and customizing the development process to the wedding, and so much more. And through film, I embrace the imperfections of weddings — following along with your flow of the day and natural interactions of your friends and family. Capturing your wedding story as it happens is always the priority and focus.

We were going to go with an off island photographer when we came across Eli and their work. Their knowledge of the island, how the wind blows differently on different sides of our venue, how the light hits perfectly on this side of the venue and we can still get an ocean view — that they care about the power lines and know how to avoid cars in the back of ceremony images. The list just went on and on and on. Working with Eli was like working with a walking encyclopedia of Block Island. And when you're getting married on the island, it's such an asset. Eli helped walk us through other on island vendors, best spots for our engagement sessions, different hotels that might suite certain guests better than others, an amazing casual rehearsal dinner/welcome party idea that was flawless, and I just couldn't be happier. When we got the images though, I didn't know what to say. Eli had captured so much of our story, we felt the same jitters getting ready to walk down the aisle looking through images of moments we didn't. get to experience on our wedding day (we were a little busy, getting married, and you just can't witness everything). Eli was so great with our friends and family, able to choral a few of my drunk groomsmen, while simultaneously making my antsy family members just super at ease and happy. I couldn't be happier in working with Eli and can't wait to see them in future years when we visit.
Dan, 3 years ago
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Savannah Rose Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hello! I’m Savannah, the photographer behind Savannah Rose Photography. Photography started out as a fun hobby, but when I was 16 I decided to take a film class in high school and that’s when I realized “this is it”. I have been able to be a full time photographer for 8+ years. I love being able to use my passion for art and photography to help you create uniquely beautiful memories that you will enjoy for years to come. I am definitely guilty of being a bit of a perfectionist which ensures that I do everything I can to give you the best photography experience, whether it be portrait session or on your wedding day.

We have hired Savannah for all of our photography needs from our surprise proposal, engagement session, boudoir, wedding, anniversary, maternity, newborn & family! There is a reason we keep hiring her to capture such important events. She is simply the best at what she does! She captures the emotions perfectly & always delivers the best sessions! She’s great at direction poses and her editing style is always on point! She’s the only photographer we trust to always give us the pictures we want and she makes us feel comfortable in front of the camera. I recommend her to everyone I know and I look forward to our next session together!
Sam and A., 10 months ago
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Prest1ge Photography 

5.0

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

Ever since I can remember, I've been captivated by the power of a single moment to tell a whole story. As a wedding photographer, I get to capture those fleeting, special moments that make each couple's love story unique. With over 4 + years of experience, I blend artistry with technical skill to create images that are not only beautiful but deeply meaningful.

5 STAR REVIEW! We had such an amazing experience with Prest1ge Photography! It was a toasty, sunny, fast-paced wedding day, and Caleb remembered to do all the shots we had asked for, and many more at a comfortable pace. Time flew and we went longer than expected, but he was gracious, easy to work with, and didn't allow anything to stress him out. Choosing Prest1ge was the best decision we could have made!
Luke and A., 21 days ago
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Nicole Henshaw Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I'm a destination wedding photographer with over a decade of experience capturing amazing love stories around the world. This is my life's work and I am passionate about what I do. My goal as a photographer is to not only authentically capture your story in a natural way but to also create fine art; that you will cherish and treasure for years to come.

Was initially a little intimidated about choosing a wedding photographer. I think wedding photography across the board is gorgeous, but I knew I wanted someone who understood my vision of vibrant color, playful portraits, and capturing the details my husband and I had so carefully picked. Came across Nicole on a Facebook ad-- not remotely expecting to find a vendor that way. I couldn't stop looking at the photos and reached out to her right away. We had so many great vendors at our November 2023 wedding, but Nicole was on the tippy top of that list in terms of communication, professionalism, time management, energy, and willingness to hear our input. It's been months, but I find myself getting sucked into new photos all the time-- there's that many great shots! One of my bridesmaids is also a wedding photographer, so I asked for her input in hiring Nicole and she was very impressed with her portfolio, her pricing, etc.
Alicia C., 5 months ago
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Mattie ONeill 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hi! I’m Mattie - An Intimate Wedding & Elopement Photographer based in Southern California, Serving Couples Like You Who are Planning Your Day Completely Void of Traditional Expectations! I'm not just in the business of wedding photography; I’m in the art of storytelling. My mission is to emotionally invest in you, to bring out your unique love in a vibrant, nostalgic, and profoundly personal way. I’m passionate about capturing the joyous spontaneity that makes your love story, well, yours! I’m a firm believer that life is all about your uniqueness and individuality, so why should your wedding day reflect anything other than that?

Awarded Best of Zola
Mattie does incredible work and is so sweet! From our engagement photo session to our wedding day Mattie was wonderful. We just received our sneak peaks and I am so excited to see the rest. Watching her work throughout the wedding day was impressive. She was able to put us at ease and take beautiful natural photos. We love her vintage inspired vision!
Gabby K., 7 months ago
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Natural Images Photo Video 

5.0

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

Since 1989, Natural Images Photo Video has been capturing love stories in a documentary style, cinematic approach to our portraits and video services. As a full time, husband & wife, veteran-owned family business, our mission is to exceed our clients' expectations for breathtaking wedding portraits and video collections. Our prices are set reasonable, to fit most any budget. There are no travel fees, nothing extra whatsoever. Our business is licensed, insured, LLC registered, BBB A+ rated, FAA licensed for aerial drone operations, and we were recently awarded WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR by Quality Business Awards, Inc.

Awarded Best of Zola
They are the sweetest folks to work with. We had always wanted a video package but could not find an affordable option. Billy and Miss Cheryl did BOTH! We got photos and videos for two days and they even live streamed our wedding to our family overseas. Billy's photos are insane gorgeous and Cheryl's video captured everything we had dreamed of. I highly recommend them to everyoone wanting a amazing wedding.
Megan M., a year ago
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Salt & Sol Studios 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Salt and Sol Studios captures life's authentic moments, blending creativity with heartfelt storytelling. My passion lies in immortalizing memories, crafting images that resonate with emotion and timeless beauty.

My husband and I worked with Adrianna as our lead photographer for our wedding day at Canopy Grove in Escondido, California. She is absolutely AMAZING! Adrianna and the team were incredibly kind, professional, and easy to work with. My husband and I are not the most comfortable in front of the camera and Adrianna made us feel confident throughout the whole process. She is incredibly detail-oriented and made the entire day go smoothly with her leadership skills and flexibility. Truly ALL of our photos are absolutely gorgeous, and we are so blessed to have such beautiful memories to take with us that will last a lifetime. Would highly recommend Adrianna for all brides and grooms looking for a creative, fun, and talented photographer! :)
Mackenzie P., a year ago
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Peter Jonathan Images 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I have traveled and photographed weddings and engagement shoots all over the country including internationally. I still get nervous before every wedding I photograph. If I didn’t have nervous tension, I probably would have lost the drive and passion for what I love doing the most. The reason for my love of wedding photography is simple: I love spending the day with brides and grooms creating wedding day memories that will last a lifetime. I hunt for moments that cannot be recreated or relived. I love capturing the raw emotion of a wedding day. I want to be the best not only for myself but especially for my clients.

Just book Peter! You won’t regret it. Super cool and personable from our visit video call with him. He was very flexible with our engagement shoot and generous with his time. Let me tell you…his vision!? Oh my. We have GORGEOUS photos from our engagement sesh as well as our wedding. I literally could not believe my eyes once I saw the photos! Anyone can take photos but Pete has the vision and artistic eye for epic photos! I cannot recommend him enough!
Nikki + B., 7 months ago
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Mastrosimo Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I love photography and the powerful role of active witness that gives me. I am a father and a husband and I know that your wedding day is just the beginning of the crazy wonderful story that your marriage will be. These pictures will be one of the first memories of your life together. I am grateful to have the chance to create something unique and special for people, that will last in time. I believe I was made to tell these stories and I’m sure you are going to love them! Let’s do this!

Awarded Best of Zola
I highly recommend Simone for your photography needs. He has a calm, but playful demeanor that was just perfect for our wedding. He came well prepared and kept us feeling comfortable all throughout. A great all around experience! 100% would hire him again.
Danielle, 3 years ago
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C Wagner Photography & Design LLC 

5.0

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

I’m Cherlyn (rhymes with Berlin). So nice to e-meet you! If we met in person and it wasn’t during a pandemic- I would probably hug you! I’m an introvert-extrovert and tend to ramble too much when I get nervous. In emails - I tend to use exclamation points a lot!! (and will agonize over my drafts of emails before sending them because they probably have one too many!!) My aim as your photographer is to provide a memorable experience where you two feel comfortable, taken care of, and get to fully enjoy your wedding day as much as possible with all your guests & loved ones - whether they be in real life or via livestream!

Cherlyn captured both our special days (we had a small city hall wedding and a large restaurant party) so beautifully, with such a natural feel for our vibe and the energy of our events. I’m happier with the photos than I ever could have imagined!! She knew all the spots at City Hall and identified great locations in and around our restaurant venue. Every time I look at these photos I’m stunned with how magical they are - they take my breath away. She was absolutely fantastic and I couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Diana G., 3 months ago
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Jazmín Solano Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Artistic storytelling for the fun, kind and adventurous. Hi friend! :) I'm your neighborhood artist, goofy empath, & lover of dogs and human beans. (Name is pronounced Hasmeen, kinda like jalapeño) My goal is to be a source of joy and vulnerability in your life while helping you feel grounded on your big day and ~even more~ grateful for the life you live and the love you choose. 

Awarded Best of Zola
Jazmin was such an amazing photographer during our wedding. She went above and beyond SO many times, it blew me away. From agreeing to do our engagement photoshoot on a stormy cold, rainy day, to bringing specialized unique props for us to use. She continued to blow me away with her dedication to being exceptional and so friendly, sweet, and easygoing. She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, and the photos were exceptional. She advertises herself as your BFF, and it really feels like it. You can tell she cares about her clients. On our wedding day, she also excelled, and we have beautiful photos, as well as film, and we just finalized our photo album with pictures from our engagement shoot as well as wedding. Jazmin included special shots I asked for such as a group photo, and artsy shots with bubbles in the forest. She was our favorite vendor hands down. They say the photographer should be one of the few vendors you splurge on, and we are SO happy we did. It was 100% worth every penny and more. I will recommend her to any of my friends getting married in the future.
Leann J., 2 months ago
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WEDDINGS BY MARS 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

mars is a traveling film wedding photographer whose career evolved from a deep-seated love for capturing authentic moments and telling real stories. with a keen eye for detail and a heart for genuine connections – mars loves working with couples who are eager to redefine traditional norms and bring a unique, design-forward, and culturally rich feel to their wedding day.

Working with Marci was an absolute pleasure. From our first interaction, she was easy-going, attentive, and genuinely kind - putting us at ease throughout the entire process. Her work is effortless, sincere, and authentic, beautifully capturing all the special moments of our wedding day. Marci has a keen eye for details and feelings, and you can really feel that in the photos. She was great at capturing candid, natural moments without forcing anything. I will always recommend MARS TAKES PHOTOS - she is the best and so easy to get along with. We are thrilled with the beautiful memories she helped create for us.
Darby M., 3 months ago
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Sherr Weddings 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

We are Hayes and Bree, your San Diego wedding photo and video duo! In 2020, we met online, but were stunned that both of us had been capturing weddings through photography and videography separately for years! After getting married, we combined our businesses to create one where we not only get to continue doing what we love, but get to do it together. Whether it's a local wedding in San Diego or traveling to gorgeous spots like the European countryside, we would love for you to come along for the journey!

Bree is absolutely the sweetest woman ever and an incredibly talented photographer! It’s hard for me to know where to start! I was looking for a light and airy, timeless photography style and Bree totally emulates that! From the beginning, Bree was so accommodating and helpful. She sent over a welcome packet with tips to make your shoot look the best possible including outfit suggestions. She also provided resources about wedding planning and vendor selection! She truly goes above and beyond to make wedding planning and your wedding day flawless! We had our first shoot with her for our engagement session in winter 2019 in Kent, OH! I was excited to be in front of the camera but my fiance (now hubs) was not as excited (tip: ALWAYS do an engagement shoot for this reason.) After about the first 20 minutes into the shoot my fiance loosened up and began feeling more and more comfortable and I credit that all to Bree. She makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera and her cueing is perfection. She turned around our engagement photos in a timely manner and they were BEAUTIFUL. Leading up to the wedding Bree was more than a photographer! She helped listen to some of my wedding stresses and give some advice, especially with COVID happening halfway through my wedding planning. She was flexible with all the changing situations and always reassured us that she would do everything in her power to make our wedding day perfect and she delivered! After filling out my pre-wedding shot list packet about a couple weeks before the wedding, Bree and her assistant arrived on time and ready to go! They were very organized and knew exactly how to take charge of the group. She flawlessly wrangled my hubs and his groomsmen for photos, directed ALL of my family quickly through family formal photos, and captured every important moment of our evening. Even my bridesmaids were saying how sweet she was for days after my wedding! Bree was amazing and sent over a few sneak peek photos in a couple days and they are GORGEOUS! It makes us so beyond excited to get all of our photos back. My husband and I 110% recommend Bree as your weddings/engagement/senior portrait/family photos or anything-you’d-ever-need photographer! I hope to have another reason to work with her in the future!
Samantha & M., 4 years ago
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Leah Marie Photography + Stationery 

5.0

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

Celebrating life and love through film for over a decade. A PASSION FOR PHOTOGRAPHY AND A HEART FOR STORYTELLING Leah Marie Photography + Stationery has since been featured in magazines, online publications and awarded the Client Choice. Your wedding celebration is one of the most important events of your life. Leah treats it with respect and care. She doesn’t miss a thing, it’s your big day where every moment counts and every detail matters. Leah offers more than taking pretty pictures on your wedding day. She will be there to help make your vision come to life. You can count on her to have your back and lend a hand in time of need.

Leah Marie Photography + Stationery is truly the BEST! Hire Leah if you are seeking a wedding photographer to capture those special moments as this is her beautiful gifting. She was suggested and we fell in love with her personality over the phone. She was radiant, joyful and exuberant. She traveled to North Georgia to photo and without us knowing, she even photographed our rehearsal. One of the qualities that makes Leah stand out above other photographers I've worked with, (I'm an actress and on set often) is her specialized eye on composition, lighting and movement in a photo and the way she makes everyone feel at ease. The photos she captured were published a week later in the magazine BEAUTIFUL. Our wedding was featured in a 7 page spread story about our celebration. The other huge selling factor about Leah is the softness she provides in the finished photo. It is a surreal, warm, quality filled with a love light that is consistent in all of the photos she prepped and sent to us. She delivers such emotional and epic photos. Our videographer was filming and you see Leah photographing us, not missing a moment and she complimented /coordinated with our wedding palette. It was incredible. My sister consistently said how she wished she had a fraction of the talent in her wedding photographer. Leah is a rare gift. You not only get a photographer but a friend and a joyful personality celebrating your special day with you. Didn't miss a moment, talented, professional, easy to work with and turned around photos within moments.
Jenn + J., 4 years ago
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Nadia & Gunnar 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

We are Nadia & Gunnar. We love being outside. We met during our early years in college on our school swim team and had a few photography classes together. It was through our mutual love of photography that we started dating.  Fast forward 9 years we are now married!!!   We are both passionate with two diverse backgrounds: Nadia in fine art and Gunnar in journalism/documentary film making. When it comes to shooting we feel we are blessed to be able to pursue what we love together. We are all about what’s real; capturing life’s small (and large!) moments.

My husband and I absolutely loved working with Nadia and Gunnar! We met with them ahead of time at a local brewery and quickly learned that they would be a great fit. Their photography style is bold and beautiful, and the couple is very professional and easy to work with. It was so hard to narrow down our selection because there were soo many great shots! I can’t wait to work with them again some day! Highly recommend!
Erin & T., 4 years ago
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Ria Georgia 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,750
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hi! I'm Ria, but my friends call me Ri. I'm a Southern California based photographer traveling worldwide for weddings, elopements & love. There's nothing that makes me happier than making other people feel fucking GREAT about themselves. I care about eternalizing your story, no matter your race, gender, sexuality or body type — i’m here for you.

If you are looking for a photographer, you need to hire Ria ASAP! As a planner, I've seen Ria in action throughout all the stages of planning and she helps guide her clients every step of the way. Not only will she help nail down the perfect engagement shoot location, but she helps plan out your photo timeline for the wedding day to make sure she captures all those dreamy romantic details! Her work absolutely speaks for itself, but she's able to capture the shot every time because she puts her clients at ease and helps bring out the intimacy between them in a way that translates to the perfect photo. Ria is an absolute gem and I can't recommend her enough!
Jessica - AEP, 2 years ago
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Eyeblink Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

For us, it is all about documenting your day as it unfolds. We are believers that the best photographs come from letting everything flow. We don't believe in interrupting special moments to get a safe (posed) photo. On the contrary, we capture all moments: the fun, the crazy, the unexpected. We will get your dad in tears when he sees you in your wedding gown, and will also take your nephew in the middle of a tantrum. All that is part of your story. When you see your photos in 5 years, you will remember how your special day FELT and not only how it looked. You don't have to worry about photos, you just have to enjoy your day at the fullest.

Awarded Best of Zola
Fernanda at Eyeblink is a total professional and she knows exactly how to give you space to enjoy to the moment and capture it as it's happening. We organized some portraits with family and friends but mostly she documented our wedding as it truly unfolded. When I look back at our pictures, I'm immediately transported to that exact moment and feel all the incredible feelings all over again. I couldn't be happier with her work. Highly recommend!
Cristina & D., 2 years 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?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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