The Best Wedding Photographers in Santa Monica, CA

The Best Wedding Photographers in Santa Monica, CA

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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.

Awarded Best of Zola
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., 5 years ago
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Kathy DeNinno Photography 

5.0

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

I live in Long Beach with my husband, and our beautiful dog-daughter Rita. If I'm not photographing my incredible clients, I'm watching any entertainment I can, from the latest HBO shows or movie releases. But, there's nothing better than drinking a beer and laughing at some quality reality television if you ask me! I also love reading while drinking coffee in the morning, but nothing tops hanging with my friends and family, enjoying some drinks and sharing some laughs.

My Fiancé and I got the chance to work with Kathy for our engagement pictures at Disneyland! It was extremely hot that day and super crowded, but that never even phased her. I was so impressed with her ideas of capturing us together. She has so much patience to take the time to capture the shot just right before we went on to the next site. We received our pictures in a week and we love them all, it’s extremely hard to just pick one as our favorite! Currently she offers custom albums what we can’t wait to order and have forever! We loved working with Kathy and can’t wait to see her at our wedding!
Crysta + E., 4 years ago
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Next Exit Photography 

5.0

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

Adi and Cat Benner aka Next Exit Photography specialize in authentic, creative, natural, classic, photojournalistic Weddings Photography. Named BEST Wedding Photographer in Los Angeles by California Wedding Day Magazine and published globally in over 100 publications, Next Exit captures the unique personalities of each of their clients. They are celebrated for their joyful, emotional, and bright natural images. Please feel free to reach out for a chat!!

Awarded Best of Zola
Loved everything about Next Exit Photography! From start to finish, Cat and Adi went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect. Our album is everything we dreamed of. Best investment of a lifetime, so happy we splurged to be with them.
Cathy, 2 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 the most professional, genuine, and talented wedding photographer. I promise you that you cannot and simply will not find a lovelier, more generous, or more brilliant person to help you sidestep stress and make the wedding planning process and wedding day a joy. At our wedding, three different people asked me if I'd later share her contact information with them for whenever they got married. Just think about that for a moment: three people were so blown away by Natalie's warmth, energy, and beautiful, bubbly personality that they would hire her on the spot without having yet seen her stunning work and even though they weren't engaged. Natalie's smile brightens up an entire room, and she has a truly remarkable way of making everyone feel relaxed and comfortable. She'll make you laugh, she'll keep your energy up, she'll capture the moments you dreamed would one day hang on your walls, and most of all, she will make you feel like your day, your marriage, and your love are the center of the entire world. This gift of her presence and love is extraordinary, and I promise you that it extends beyond anything you could ever hope or expect to receive from any wedding vendor. I cried when she sent us our photos because they are so profoundly beautiful and so full of the true emotion that she naturally drew from even the most reserved of our family members. Every photo was so natural and full of light and joy. Natalie has so much talent, and if you're one of her brides you'll quickly realize how lucky you are to have someone care so deeply about you and about capturing your special day. Before our wedding, Natalie spoke with me over email and on the phone, sent a thoughtful questionnaire to help us articulate our aesthetic and photography hopes, sent a quick engagement gift, and even checked in over text to make sure I was doing well the week before the wedding. After the wedding, she sent cute thank you gifts and GORGEOUS photos (you will love yours too!). But my favorite memory will always be from our wedding day when she took a moment to dance with my shy 5 year old nephew and draw him out of his shell so he could enjoy the party. The huge smile on his face will always be one of my most precious moments of our wedding day. My nephew, like so many of our guests, still ask about Natalie all the time. It was a pleasure to work with Natalie and to get to know her, and I hope you too will be fortunate to experience Natalie's light, love, and unparalleled talent.
Kaitlyn, 5 years ago
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Gray Day Photography 

5.0

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

Hi there! Jacquelyn here! Welcome to Gray Day. I am passionate about telling your love story, making memories last forever, and always having a good time! I believe in love of all kinds! Everyone has a different story and I want to capture it! Not only do I want to make amazing photos that will last a lifetime, but I want to have the best time with you and your loved ones! I love capturing authentic candid moments that are REAL. I want your special day to be stress free and fun. I will make you and your partner feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera- it'll be like I'm not even there!

Awarded Best of Zola
Working alongside Jacquelyn was effortless. She does a great job keeping the day stress-free and fun. She's extremely creative photographer who is playful and clearly loves to shoot weddings. Jacquelyn's experience was evident as she was always anticipating the shot and had an answer for any issues that arise during the day. If you're looking for a photographer who brings great energy and leaves you with amazing photos, you'll be glad you booked Gray Day!
Jason V, 2 years ago
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Tida Svy Photography 

5.0

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

Ayyy it’s ya girl Tida (like pita)! I’m not just another photographer – I’m your hype girl, your ally, your eyes and your ears on your wedding day. I’ll be there freaking out shouting “YASSS OMG HOT FIRE ALERT” hyping you up during portraits because holy-shit you look amazing AF! I’ll be dancing circles around your guests while I shove my camera in their faces, fixing your hair when the wind gets too cray, and confidently (and loudly) directing your family portrait time. I’m a tiny ball of giant energy and gurl, it shows on your wedding day – TRUST.

Tida shot our engagement and our Palm Springs wedding at Korakia Pensione! I absolutely adore her! My husband and I were somewhat nervous about the process and worried that it would be awkward...it proved to be anything but. Tida put us both at ease and had us laughing and relaxed out of the gate. So many people commented on how genuinely happy we looked in our photos and honestly it had a lot to do with Tida making us laugh with each other. The photos turned out beautifully, her aesthetic is very natural, never staged, and I really appreciate how much care she put into all the editing. Everyone comments on how great our photos are. She really loves what she does. I’d hire her again in a heartbeat!
Ashley and S., 5 years ago
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Lauren Allen Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Lauren, head of Lauren Allen Photography, has been a part of the wedding and fashion industries for over six years. She picked up a camera in high school and hasn't put one down since. She began modeling for bridal lines such as Vogue Italia & Versace's Bridal & uses that experience to assist her couples in posing. Her goal: to create a wedding photography company that provides modern, classic and editorial wedding photography styles with a personal, energetic, one-on-one touch.

It was such an amazing opportunity to work with Lauren and her team. They were very professional throughout the event but most importantly just simply fun to be around. Lauren is great and a very personable person that any client would appreciate. I would recommend her for any event and wedding photo service.
Raphael L., 2 years ago
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Jonathan Moore Photography 

5.0

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

My name is Jonathan Moore. I am a Los Angeles based wedding photographer and available worldwide. I'll get right to it: The very last thing I want is for you to think of your experience with me as a "photoshoot." I think that posed "prom" photos are totally lame and reflect absolutely nothing unique about you or your partner. After all, you are not actors pretending to be "in love," so why should your images reflect that? At the core, your images should ultimately remind you of why you fell in love in the first place. This is what we're celebrating!

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Jonathan was awesome! Communication was easy and we met with him and did a tour of the venue to align on exactly what we wanted. He was super helpful on the day but didn’t get in the way at all! The photos were absolutely amazing, we seriously couldn’t be happier with the output. He really captured who we are and how we feel About each other without any awkward posing which I personally hate lol. Thanks so much!!!
Sarah & M., 2 years ago
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The Hendrys 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,700
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

We're Sarah and Darren—nice to meet you! We are LA transplants originally from Scotland and we're been in the wedding photography game for a while (almost 14 years to be exact!). We are not your typical cookie cutter wedding photographers, that is for certain! We go against the usual grain, and that’s exactly how we like it to roll. Normal is boring. Well, for us, at least.

We're actually rating The Hendrys one trillion stars out of five because they are "out of this world" amazing photographers and you should stop reading this review and book them ASAP! If you're still reading though, let us break down our perfect experience with them: They were recommended to us by our venue (Valentine DTLA) and we fell in LOVE with them as soon as we saw their website! Their portfolio and "about me" won us over because we were looking for wedding photographers who could capture the in-between moments, do some fun stylized shots, and be just as fun and goofy as we are! We reached out over the website and heard back from them immediately over email. Their super funny, yet professional personality came through and that got us so excited to work with them! They were also open to us asking as many questions as we wanted (especially when it came to the contract), which made us feel even more comfortable! We then got to meet them over ZOOM where we broke down how the day would go, they asked us what kind of pictures we were looking for, and we just got to know each other. We honestly may have become best friends with them as we couldn't stop talking to them about everything and anything for 2 hours. After that, we knew we were gonna be in the best hands, but we could never have ever imagined how perfect they really would be! When it finally came to the wedding day, The Hendrys went above and beyond! They were extremely professional as they kept us on schedule while experimenting with different types of photos (using a Fish Eye Lens, prisms, neon lights, etc.). They knew how to make everything feel super relaxed and fun and just let us do whatever was natural to us no matter what kind of photo it was. While we were losing it over the fact we just got married, The Hendrys just let us take everything in while politely directing us for photos. When we weren't doing staged photos, they were out of sight, but taking stunning photographs of everything that was happening in between. They were like ninjas as they would disappear and then reappear and grab us for the next shoot! It really was so cool! A few weeks after the wedding, we received our photos in record time and they were the COOLEST PHOTOS EVER (which you can see attached to this review)! We cannot thank The Hendrys enough for their hilarious stories, non-stop professionalism, unwavering kindness & selflessness, and being true magicians with their cameras and artistic vision. We couldn't be more grateful for everything that they did and we feel like the luckiest married couple in the world thanks to them! Now quit reading this review and go be the next luckiest married couple in the world and book The Hendrys! They're worth every single penny! - The D'Elia's
Keara G., 6 months ago
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umaygraphy 

5.0

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

Umay is a wedding photographer with a degree in Photography and Video. With a background in documentary filmmaking and a passion for storytelling, Umay focuses on capturing genuine emotions and natural moments. Specializing in candid shots and cinematic compositions, Umay’s work transforms your wedding day into timeless memories. Whether it’s a cozy gathering or a grand celebration, every detail is captured with care and artistry. Let me bring your love story to life through beautiful, authentic photography.

We can’t thank Umay enough for capturing our wedding so beautifully! From the big emotional moments to the little candid ones, he truly told the story of our day in a way that feels so personal and heartfelt. The photos are absolutely stunning, and the highlight film brought us to tears. It perfectly captures the love and joy we felt. Umay was professional, kind, and so easy to work with, making everyone feel comfortable and at ease. We’re so grateful for his incredible talent and effort. Thank you, Umay, for giving us memories we’ll cherish forever! – Kinem & Sidar
Kinem, a month ago
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Hollycast Production 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA
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Hollycast Production is base in the city of Pomona, California. Were are in the business for more than 8 years. Have travel all over the United States capturing that special moments that last forever. We specialize in Photography and Video graphics. We serve the county of Los Angels, Orange County and some areas of the counties of Riverside and San Bernardino.

Hollycast Production was an excellent choice for our photo shoot. From our initial contact, their communication style was very professional, with prompt responses via text, email, and phone. The quality of their work was outstanding - they captured all the important moments and details of our special day with an exceptional level of skill and attention. Hollycast Production was punctual and professional throughout the event, helping to ensure everything ran smoothly. We are thrilled with the beautiful, detailed photos that will allow us to relive our wedding day for years to come. Highly recommended!
Josefa G., 2 months ago
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Yin Futography 

5.0

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

Hobbyist coffee brewer, professional nap taker, and sucker for raw moments and authentic emotions. Dedicated to documenting the beautiful moments as they unfold. Based in Southern California & available worldwide.

If you’re looking for a photographer who will bring positive and infectious energy, creativity, and dedication to your special day, Yin with Yin Futography is the perfect choice! Their upbeat and optimistic approach in life in general makes the entire experience with him fun and stress-free. What sets Yin apart is his exceptional creativity and talent. Yin has an amazing eye for detail and he knows exactly how to capture the unique essence and emotion of your love story. Whether it’s candid moments or stunning portraits, his photos are truly breathtaking. You can trust Yin to go above and beyond to deliver memories you’ll cherish forever. I couldn’t recommend him more highly for your wedding or any special event!
Melanie J., 16 days ago
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James Korin Photography 

5.0

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

Hello Friends! I'm a wedding and portrait photographer based out of Long Beach, CA. Weddings are my absolute favorite type of photography and I love hearing about my couples love stories. My commitment to you is to provide with the best images of your life and a feeling that we are going to be friends for awhile. I will walk you through the whole process from start to finish and I'll make sure you take the time to enjoy your special day.

From beginning to end, James has been a great communicator. He has a calming energy that is very comfortable to work with when planning a big wedding like what we did. The first time we spoke on the phone we knew James was the guy for us. He is extremely thorough and one hundred percent committed to capturing the vision you see for your wedding. On the day of, his team showed up early and worked tirelessly. They shifted seamlessly, quickly adapting to any issues that arose, and when cold weather threatened our intimate sunset photoshoot, James coached us through blistering windchill with speed and precision. We've already seen a few of the sneak peeks and the photos look wonderful.
John C., 2 years ago
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THE GOLD COLLECTIVE 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $16,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Authentic, timeless, essence, natural, and candid are the most significant narratives when capturing a wedding day and are always at the center of the brand's heart. We love natural light, a strong action-stopping camera flash, capturing enchanting couples with inventive dance moves, making new friends, a flowing champagne tower, and a heartfelt toast.

I LOVE working with Ivy. I sifted through what felt like 50 wedding photographers and came out completely defeated because while they were talented, their photos didn't capture what I was hoping to remember looking back at my wedding day photos. Then I randomly found Ivy and she easily is the best thing I've ever found on Google, no joke, hahah. Her style of photography and approaching our wedding day allowed us to still take the traditional family portraits, but honestly, I hardly look back on those compared to how much I fawn over all of the other photos of the day/night that she took. They look straight from a magazine and Ivy made it so easy to be comfortable and completely trust that she would give us incredible photos, which she totally did. I seriously can't recommend Ivy enough. I actually still keep in touch with her because she's so talented and we collaborate often! (:
Sydnee + A., 5 years ago
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Siera Harbin Photography 

1.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

My superpower is the way I connect with your vision. I see you guys on the best day of your lives. I see how well you two fit together, how in love you are, how perfect it all looks. And then I use my camera to make sure that’s exactly how you look in your photos. As someone who grew up *hating* all photos of me, I'm ultra aware of that for others. I still cringe a little when I think about having my photo taken, but I’ve found that it’s always easier when a friend is there to keep me laughing. My sense of humor (and obsession with bad puns) is the perfect way to break the ice for effortless, fun photos that help you feel your best!

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Sienna Plus Josh 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

We are Sienna plus Josh, adventure elopement photographers [who also eloped!] in 2011 and we have been shooting weddings and adventuring ever since. We are here to help you navigate the path of forging your OWN path. Going the adventure elopement route is intimate, authentic, and empowering...with a day that is truly reflective of your relationship and defines the two of you! One of the best things about eloping is that you get to throw away the rule book and write your own. Whether that is spending your wedding day on a mountaintop in Oregon, among the waterfalls in Iceland, or the warm desert of California.

I have been lucky to style a few elopements Sienna Plus Josh have photographed. They are so kind and professional, always putting their nervous clients at ease- in the end creating an incredible gallery. Their work speaks for itself, but as someone who has met them personally they are a joy to hang out with as well.
Anne Timss, 3 years ago
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Big Day Memories 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

BigDayMemories have been helping couples create the wedding of their dreams for over 20 years. We know that planning your special day can be hard work, and our team is determined to make sure your wedding stands apart from the rest. From top-notch services to extraordinary packages - we're devoted to making this a cherished event!

Awarded Best of Zola
After getting a few quotes for photography/videography I realized it was more expensive than I thought it would be but I said to myself, if that's the price now a days, let's do it! I decided to sleep on it and make my decision the next day. I was scrolling on my social media when I see an ad from BigDay Memories and the very first thing that caught my attention was the price so I went to their profile and checked them out. I immediately submitted a quote and they responded in a timely matter. From the very first conversation I had with Pasha, I knew I had found the right team. I told him what I was looking for and he told me they can get it done. And boy! Did they deliver The whole team is amazing. Everything was so stress-free. Their communication was on point. They brought my vision into reality and they made it 10000x better. They will forever be recommended on our end. If you're looking for photography/video look no further cause you've landed at the right place! To this day, everyone talks about how beautiful our wedding video is and how they wished they would've gotten something similar instead of hours and hours of boring footage.
Dee G., 2 years ago
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sphotography 

5.0

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

I have been a professional photographer for over the last 10 years and specialize in weddings, private parties, birthdays, quinceañeras, portraits, corporate events, and Bar Mitzvahs. I love photography and try to learn something new every day. As a photographer/videographer, I am inspired by the intimate, raw emotions of the day! Whether it's one client having a portrait done or a wedding party to a group just being silly at my photo booths. Capturing meaningful images that tell your story of your personality in a beautiful, timeless way is our gold!

Steve is absolutely amazing! He was punctual and graceful. And a HUGE lifesaver! Our videographer ghosted us on our day with no notice until late in the morning, and Steve saved us! He captured incredibly special moments and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to capture our big day! His professionalism and skills are in abundance and we will be recommending him EXCLUSIVELY!
Lydia N., 2 months ago
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Captured by Emily C. Petrie 

5.0

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

I am passionate about the humanity and compassion I infuse into my work and making genuine connections with the people who choose me as a Photographer, Coordinator, or Officiant. I am inspired to create images that break down societal norms and show that all kinds of people and love are valid and beautiful. My style is modern, natural, romantic, whimsical, candid, and bold.

Captured by Emily C. Petrie was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From our first interaction, Emily's communication was always timely, transparent, and kind. The quality of her work is truly beautiful, with sharp, vibrant images that captured all the special moments of our day. Emily was there for all the important moments, gently guiding us and making us feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera, even though we weren't experienced. We highly recommend working with Emily - she helped create beautiful memories that we will cherish forever.
Marlee G., 3 months ago
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Jade Elora Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I'm a photographer specializing in engagements, weddings, and boudoir. My style is colorful, bold, fun, and genuine. I'm great at capturing emotion in my photos, but my true super power is making everyone feel natural and at ease in front of the camera. Photographing people is my passion, so I work endlessly to create a positive, inclusive, effortless experience for my clients.

Jade Elora Photography was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. From the very first conversation, Jade was easy to talk to, making us feel comfortable and at ease. The quality of her work was simply stunning - the pictures they captured of our special day are ones we will cherish forever. Jade Elora Photography went above and beyond, sharing many laughs with us and ensuring we felt relaxed in front of the camera. I would absolutely book her again in a heartbeat!
Catherine, 18 days ago
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Millay and Young Photography 

5.0

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

I'm a photographer with twenty years of experience. I started as a photojournalist and ground my wedding photography in authentic moments. I love natural portraits that don't feel staged and craft a true narrative of the wedding day that shows it in all its beauty.

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Jonathan and Elisabeth were so incredible to work with! I got married in November 2019 and Jonathan was my lead photographer - he has an incredible eye for detail. Before each picture he made sure my hair looked perfect and was even asking people to take things out of their pockets so they didn’t show in the pictures. Before my wedding I had concerns that there would not be enough lighting during the reception and I should never have worried, Jonathan made sure all photos were naturally lit and looked gorgeous. I continuously get compliments on my pictures. I searched so long to find the perfect photographer and I am so happy I found Jonathan and Elisabeth! They were such a pleasure to work with, I would suggest them to everyone!
Aimee and B., 5 years ago
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Sergey Green Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Sergey Green is a premier photo and video production company dedicated to capturing life's most precious moments with elegance and creativity. Our experienced team of 10 professionals is passionate about telling your unique story through stunning visuals. As the lead photographer, Sergey Green personally oversees most of the weddings, ensuring a personalized touch and exceptional quality. To learn more about us and our services, please visit our website.

Sergey Green Photography does an outstanding job capturing our client's wedding day. Sergey and his team really immerse themselves in the wedding, ensuring they don't miss a single special moment. Their detailed, documentary-style photography beautifully emphasizes the emotion and significance of each moment, resulting in photos that our couples are thrilled to enjoy as a keepsake and share with their friends and families. Sergey and his team are also a pleasure to work with - they are always punctual, follow directions closely, and make the photography process seamless. We highly recommend Sergey Green Photography for any couple looking for experienced, talented wedding photographers.
Ricki Lewis, 17 days ago
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Mandee Johnson 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Technically, my job title is “wedding photographer/editorial photographer/commercial photographer/director/author/live comedy and scripted TV producer,” but that doesn’t exactly fit on a business card. It may be a mouthful, but I’m damn proud of my multihyphenate life; it’s exactly what makes me such a skilled photographer. Each role continues to push me — in lighting, posing, client relations, creative concepts, leading a team, managing the complexity of live events, and more — and benefits my approach to wedding photography.

I cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed the experience of having Mandee Johnson as my photographer and how she brilliantly captured our wedding! She was great when working alongside our planners and scheduling out what needed to happen and when, she worked with any changes we had, and made sure we as a couple were taken care of and happy throughout our big day. On top of that, she captured the most magical images a gal could ever ask for. She is organized, doesn't miss a moment, and is simultaneously an incredible human that helps make sure it all goes smoothly. Her combination of documentary and editorial is just our taste and felt super organic, authentic and artful. She had scouted all these killer spots for our breathtaking portraits beforehand (had it all mapped out) , she dealt with the toasty Palm Springs heat with a smile and was just bopping around the reception all night capturing every perfect moment and meshing with all of our guests so seamlessly. I cannot recommend her enough!! Worth every single penny and more.
Callie B., 3 months ago
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Jenna Rose Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Jenna Rose Photography is based in Southern California & specializes in creating bright, colorful & photojournalistic images. Jenna’s goal is to create honest photos that feel emotional, spontaneous & exactly like you. Before working as a wedding photographer, Jenna spent eight years working in theatre & film as a costumer, stylist & wig designer. Jenna is able to bring this knowledge & eye for details to your event. Jenna’s work has been featured in Inside Weddings, Borrowed & Blue, Out. com, Green Wedding Shoes, California Wedding Day, Strictly Weddings, Huffington Post, The Hollywood Reporter, The Kansas City Star, & many more.

Jenna was exception to work with! She not only wrangled my large bridal party on the day of, but made everything so seamless. She is a true professional. She sent me preview photos within a week and I was expecting 10 maximum and got over 100. Every photo she took was exceptional and my family still raves about her. I wish I could have another wedding, because I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
Loni B., 2 years 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!

My husband and I absolutely loved having Becca as our videographer! I could not recommend here more! We were referred to her by our photographer and were so happy with the decision to use her! Prior to hiring her we met for coffee and immediately felt like she understood our vision for the video. She was so detailed in her preparation for our wedding and made us feel so at ease on the day of. Going into our wedding day, the idea of a camera following you was intimidating. We were worried we would be so focused on the fact that she was catching our every move but when our wedding day came it was the complete opposite. She did an incredible job of catching the perfect moments and really showing our love without it looking forced or staged. The way she shoots is incredible – she captures the perfect natural light and the love and excitement you feel on your wedding day. She even ended up having a drone on which we did not expect and were so excited about! Following our Saturday wedding, we received a teaser of our wedding video on Tuesday morning and were overjoyed with excitement! It truly was everything we dreamed about and so much more! I think we’ve watched it at least twice a day since our wedding! I could not recommend Becca more!
Natalie, 5 years ago
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Fitz Carlile Photography 

5.0

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

The kind of work I do within the wedding photography genre is very distinct - every image stands on its own as a thoughtful composition as if from a cinematic art house film or high-end commercial/editorial shoot. My color grading is immediately identifiable and unique - developed through years of studying color theory - uncommon today in a sea of 'presets' that other photographers purchase on the internet for they have no knowledge of how to build their own. My compositions are often quirky, surprising, different. I always attempt to show a point of view that's uncommon and fascinating to the viewer.

Awarded Best of Zola
Fitz Carlile is a master of light, and can make virtually any setting look like the most romantic place in the world. He immediately puts you at ease. We had to scrap our original wedding plans due to COVID-19, but Fitz remained a willing and enthusiastic participant through it all. Our recommendation to couples trying to plan weddings in this crazy time we've all found ourselves in? Go small. Don't cancel. And your photographer should be your number 1 priority. Photographs are the only concrete thing you'll own to remember your special day, and you will not be disappointed with Fitz. He's a true storyteller and his photos are magic.
Alana & S., 4 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."

Adrian isn’t your run of the mill photographer. He is an artist, an effortless perfectionist, and YOUR ADVOCATE! He will not only take phenomenal photos that look better than anything you could find on Pinterest, but he makes you feel fantastic, comfortable and confident along the way! So much fun, never a dull moment. He totally catches your vibe and enhances it beyond what you could imagine! Not only does he listen to you, he MAKES IT HAPPEN. And makes it happen ridiculously well. He is walking talking inspiration and truly a fantastic part of capturing special moments. 100% recommend!
Madison, 2 months ago
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Lily Tapia Photography 

5.0

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

Hi friend, my name is Lily Tapia! I am a fun wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Los Angeles, California for couples who are madly in love but have no fear, I am more than passport ready for your destination wedding!

Lily was recommended to us by our friends after she did their engagement photos and wedding. We loved their photos so much and we decided to move forward with Lily. We are so glad we did! Her work is gorgeous and really captured what we were looking for. Lily is very professional and easy to work with, especially given that neither of us are the most comfortable in front of the camera. We are so so happy with how everything has turned out and we have already gotten such wonderful compliments on the photos. We highly recommend Lily and will definitely be reaching out to her again for any future photography needs!
Jessica L., a year ago
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Elyana Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,600
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I believe the best photos occur when... artistry and intentionality meet moments of heartfelt connection. I'll guide you towards the dreamiest light and offer unobtrusive direction that lends to natural movements and sincere emotion. I also slow things down and help re-center everyone, creating space for beautiful moments to unfold, like mom fluffing your veil, dad's expression when he sees you all dressed up, and fleeting looks between you and your partner.

Elyana is so easy going and fun. She will be a calming presence on your big day, but will also know when to gently take control to keep the schedule going. She knows how to capture images filled with beautiful light and a lot of emotions. When I look back at my wedding images, they really feel like us. They don't look forced or overly posed. I feel like they really capture our spirits, so to speak. This kind of photography doesn't just require technical skills, but that's when the true artistry kicks in, and this is what sets Elyana apart. We'd choose her again any day!
Monica & A., 5 years 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.

We had a great experience with our wedding photographer for our special day. He made my husband and I feel so comfortable and calm throughout the whole process of taking photos. It was truly magical the way he captured such intimate moments and golden hour. My family and gust were also so impressed by Adam’s professionalism. He was great with giving directions and capturing the perfect lighting. Thanks again symbol
Susanne R., 8 months 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.

Words truly cannot express how unbelievable our experience with Purity Weddings. From our zoom calls to our engagement shoot to shooting our wedding during the hottest weekend of the year, Anna and Vitaly showed nothing but care, attention to detail, kindness, vision, creativity and talent. I truly do not think there are better wedding photographers and videographers. Within a week after our wedding, they provided us with a sneak peek of some of the most beautiful shots, including a stunning 1 minute film, that I’ve ever seen of me, my husband, and our friends and family. I watch the 1 minute film that Vitaly made us every single day. And I spend hours looking at Anna’s gorgeous photos. If I can give one piece of advice to any couple getting married it’s that you should invest in the best photo package you can with Purity Weddings. When all is said and done, all you’re left with is memories and photos, and there’s nobody better to capture the beauty of every single detail you spent so much time putting into your wedding. Thank you guys!!!!
Kate, 3 months ago
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May Iosotaluno Photography 

5.0

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

May Iosotaluno is a wedding photographer based in Los Angeles, CA specializing in candid, emotional photography. With experience in adventure elopements and intimate weddings, May Iosotaluno serves all of Southern California and beyond.

We are so lucky that May was available to capture us at the start of our life together. Because our civil ceremony started at 8am, May arrived at 7:30am with donuts and a smile. She’s incredibly thoughtful! I was a little nervous about coming off natural in pictures, but her gentle and sweet demeanor instantly put us at ease. Everything we did felt very natural to us and she captured everything we felt that day so perfectly. We love our pictures so much we can’t stop looking at them! We really couldn’t have asked for a better experience and can not recommend her enough!
Jennifer + M., 4 years ago
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Haus Kordenbrock Photography 

5.0

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

My earliest memories of photography are from when I attended weddings at 5 or 6 years old. I would photograph everyone at these weddings with a small, plastic, film camera and loved every moment. That joy of photography and capturing beauty and love has stayed with me ever since. I have a better camera now, but I still can't wait to capture your love.

I have hired Tom to take headshots for me as a musician, as well as to photograph my engagement to my fiancee in August 2020. He is extremely talented as a photographer, and I couldn't have asked for anyone better for those jobs. He makes clients feel comfortable and beautiful, which gets them to look and feel their best for the photos.
Rachel Gawell, 3 years 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.

Hiring Jen. for my branding photoshoot is the best decision I’ve made. I completely trusted that she would capture me in a beautiful exquisite way. Her approach to lighting and art is perfection. Every photo she did I felt beautiful. She took the time to understand my vision and she completely surpassed it! Jen you are the best!!!
Lily, 5 years ago
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Adrienne Gunde Photography 

5.0

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

Hi! I’m Adrienne Gunde and I'm a Los Angeles wedding photographer focused on creating artful, romantic images. My style consists of dreamy, light-filled images with a touch of whimsy - and combines the balance of candid moments of your day + beautiful modern portraits.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the minute we met with Adrienne Gunde, I knew we had to have her take our engagement and wedding photos!! She was so easy to talk to, enthusiastic about our ideas, and made the process so fun! We did our engagement photos with her at Old Town Pasadena and she captured a shot for us that made me feel like we were in a magazine shoot! It was my husband lifting me up in the middle of the intersection. I literally blew it up and had it framed once we received it! She was patient and made it such a memorable experience. The photos she took of our wedding…. I have made photo books for the grandparents and I blown up onto canvas and framed photos around our home, and we still look at them and reminisce of that magical day! (This was 7 years ago… and still some of my favorite photos to look at!) I highly recommend Adrienne because she will not only capture the most beautiful photos, she will make the experience an enjoyable one.
Janet A., 3 years ago
Nate Puhr (Photo + Cinema) 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

As a dreamer and an adventurer at heart, Nate has always been drawn to unspoiled landscapes, the beauty of life, and the perfect art of details nature creates. While spending most of his childhood overseas, living in five different countries, Nate became a world lover. He always wanted to share his experiences with the world, so when he first picked up a camera, he naturally knew his life would change forever. To be the witness of your most beautiful day is something Nate will forever be grateful for; and for him, seeing you happy and smiling with all your heart is the most precious gift of all.

Nate is absolutely incredible! We traveled to Jasper National Park with him to shoot our engagement photos and WOW the images are now a priceless keepsake from our adventures. He put together such a beautiful and cinematic piece that we got to show our guests during our wedding and I still get so many compliments about his video. Nate is easy to work with , so fun and just an amazing artist. He gives clear direction when he's shooting and makes it a fun a relaxed process. He also shot our wedding and captured everything so beautifully. We are wedding vendors ourselves and I mean it when I say is he the BEST in the industry. I would book him for our wedding all over again! THANK YOU NATE!
Stephanie, 5 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!

We absolutely love our photos from Huy! He captured every moment of our special day and the images are incredible - I can't stop looking at them. He also made the time fun! My husband and I aren't used to getting photographed, but Huy kept us smiling, moving, and enjoying our time together. He also got us a sneak peek within days of the wedding and the full album in just a couple of weeks. Huy did our engagement photos and wedding day photos. The best one-stop shop for all our wedding events!
Eric and Z., 6 months ago
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Natasha Daboub Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hi! I'm Natasha Daboub! I'm a wedding and elopement photographer in The South Bay and Orange County, California. I photograph weddings, elopements, couples sessions and maternity sessions. I love being in the outdoors and going hiking & camping whenever I can. Saying that my favorite photoshoots take place on the beaches in Laguna, Newport and Manhattan Beach and nature trails in Irvine & Palos Verdes!

Working alongside Natasha as her second shoot is AMAZING!!! Legit have the best time ever working with her! Makes you feel so comfortable and at ease! Shes so clear about what she wants and helps direct you whenever you need it! Being Natasha’s second photographer on wedding days are some of my favorite highlights of the year!
Stephanie Hanno, 2 years ago
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Cadoret Studios 

5.0

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

Paulina and Ossa are a duo destination wedding photographer and videographer . Since 2010, they craft elegant, luminous, timeless images. They strive to capture authenticity, beauty and the essence of your love. They offer masterful photography and videography in California, France, Italy and beyond : Paris - Provence - French Riviera - Lake Como.

Paulina's work is just the perfect combination of elegant, timeless, romantic, refined and beautiful. Each image tells a story that just by being there you wouldn’t be able to share it or express it as she does. I highly recommend Paulina to capture any moment of your life you want to remember. She will be the best at it and share these exceptional experiences through her pictures.
Alex, 6 months ago
Carrie Rogers Photography 

5.0

  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I'm a destination wedding and elopement photographer based in Southern California! I'm passionate about helping couples plan an intentionally intimate and meaningful wedding day experience that authentically represents their relationship.

When we started planning our wedding last year one of our top priorities was finding an amazing photographer to capture the day since those photos would be our window back in time to the most special day of our lives (up until now). I started scouring Instagram to try and find someone who had the aesthetic we were looking for, I was getting highly discouraged until I stumbled upon Carrie’s page. What was even better than finding an amazing photographer *in our area! *With our date available! *And within our price range!* was learning that she included an engagement session with our wedding package! Chris and I had been together for 3 years before getting engaged but had ZERO professional photos together and were both a little awkward in front of the camera. Having that extra shoot not only provided us with romantic photos of the two of us that we could use for our save the dates and frame around our house, but helped us both learn to relax in front of the camera- with Carrie’s help of course! Not only does Carrie capture beautiful moments and preserve them forever in her art, but she also goes above and beyond on the day of the wedding and months after to make her couples feel special. It felt like we had a friend tagging along with us for the day as she took our wedding photos. Would recommended Carrie 100000000 times to friends and family.. we are so happy we found her and will love our engagement and wedding photos forever!
Chynna, 5 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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