Wedding Photographers in Valley Center, CA

Wedding Photographers in Valley Center, CA

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Ovation(Lite) Photography & Design 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

Elise is a wedding photographer based in Southern California whose style is candid and inspiring, with heeps of romantic photojournalism. Experienced in intimate weddings, destination weddings and elopements, she is available for world travel wherever love may take her.

It’s was clear to me from the time Elise arrived that she understood our vision and was the consummate professional as she helped usher us thru our wedding day. Of course there were “hiccups” in or schedule… pre-wedding prep took much longer than we anticipated but Elise helped get us back on track and postponed photos that she could shoot after our wedding. Our first look was most important to us. All our photos were delivered on time and told our wedding story like fine art. Book Elise and know you’re getting a professional photographer who has mastered her craft, enjoys her work and knows how to make you feel at ease on your big day!
Melissa &., 8 months ago
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Tay Sikes Photo 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

Maine Wedding + Lifestyle Photographer serving couples + families with an experience that makes them leave feeling embraced with love. Providing both Photo + Video to New England + Abroad. At Tay Sikes Photo, we make you feel extra loved by those around you, and extra gorgeous in every photo we capture.

I can’t say enough good things about Taylor! Not only is she my wonderful friend, but I have been lucky enough to be on the receiving end of her talent, as she’s taken beautiful and I mean BEAUTIFUL photos of me throughout my entire pregnancy. As a photographer myself this is no easy task, but Taylor has a gift for setting people at ease, making them feel beautiful and creating truly unique shots. Not only have I been the subject of her work, but I’ve also been able to work with her on weddings and I can truly say there is no one I would rather work with. Taylor is so good at catching those beautiful moments as they unfold (the first kiss, the first look) but also the inbetween moments (aunt Mary hugging your cousin at cocktail hour and your little niece break dancing on the dance floor). Her editing is timeless and who she is as a person just makes you want to go back for every important life event. I highly recommend Taylor for all your life moments!
Annie Paige Photography, 3 years ago
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Wild Elegance 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

Hello hello! My name is Marie and I am the owner and photographer for Wild Elegance. We are a brand for adventurers, for lovers of life, and genuine people who love those little moments between the moments in life and seek out truth over perfection. Your marriage is unique because of the relationships you have with the people you choose to celebrate with. Spending my day with you and your closest family and friends brings me such joy, and creating art out of some of the best moments of your life is something I am truly honored to be a part of for so many.

My husband and I absolutely adore Marie, she made our wedding celebration so easy going and I cannot wait to work with her again!
Alexandria M., 9 months ago
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Christina Molina 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Valley Center, CA
  • Offer

Colorful Wedding Photography for Ocean Lovers On Dry Land. Let's document what inspires you, what brings magic into your lives. As a professional freediving instructor and wedding photographer based in Monterey, I'm here to celebrate your passions and love for each other in photos of a wedding day that reflect the things you care about most.

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We could not have asked for a more talented and professional photographer for our Wedding in July 2021, Christina is truly wonderful! Instantly, we were drawn to Christina's vivid and colorful photos and knew that would be a perfect match for our wedding (and personalities). From our initial consultation to the day of our wedding, Christina provided us with guidance (from locations to what outfits photograph best) to ensure that we would have the best photos. We really appreciated her honesty, but also willingness to capture what was truly special to us. Her flexibility and assurance during a planning season fraught by Covid regulations always put us at ease. And lastly, our photos were simply stunning and we will treasure them forever.
Erika, 3 years ago
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HlubTray Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

Welcome. HlubTray Photography is a professional photographer based in Los Angeles, CA, specializing in natural, expressive wedding photos. Owner Tracy Hang is a multi-talented visual artist passionate about capturing the essence of life through her camera lens. Fascinated by the uninhibited parts of people, Tracy sets no limits to the creative lengths she will go for your wedding day. Of Hmong descent, Tracy founded HlubTray Photography as a space to embrace the love, laughter, and joy of living. "Hlub" represents love in her native tongue, setting the tone for the portraits she produces.

It was so special to have Tracy from consultation to day of… she takes her time to understand your vision, your heart, and understand YOU the client. The essence of the day and our love was beautiful shared in photo/film. We will cherish these memories like the day they were taken! We love and appreciate you so!
Devin R., 4 months ago
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Captured by Emily C. Petrie 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Valley Center, 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., 17 days ago
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Jazmín Solano Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Valley Center, 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
Jazmín made our wedding day so incredibly special, capturing every detail and all the big moments as well. She is SO talented! From being willing to balance on a mossy log to get some gorgeous water pictures to making my husband and me (and our bridal party) feel so comfortable in front of a camera, Jazmín is so professional, kind, and has an eye for capturing the feeling and beauty of a place. She covered our day from beginning to end, and without her, we wouldn't have had many pictures from our day. We've never had professional photos taken of us before, and every photo Jazmín has taken of us is our favourite. We feel REALLY lucky to have had her there to capture so many moments of that day and to be able to look back on her work brings back so many happy memories. Thank you, Jazmín! (BOOK HER for your engagement shoots, your weddings, your family portraits - it'll be the BEST thing you do!).
Isabelle & A., 10 months ago
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Tiffany Longeway Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

Tiffany specializes in creating the exceptional luxury of an alluring yet cultivated experience while capturing connection and beauty. She draws from over ten years in the wedding photography industry to capture authentic luminous love stories that reflect not only the beauty in a moment but the feeling.

Tiffany and her team were AMAZING! From the moment we contacted her, Tiffany was professional, helpful and easy to talk to. Figuring everything out for my wedding was all a learning experience and she helped me out so much during the process. During our engagement session, we got to know Tiffany better and once we saw the photos she took, we knew we had made the right choice. We refined the timeline (a lot) and she was available for questions or concerns when I had them. We had the most amazing wedding day, thanks to Tiffany, Alyssa and Brittany. They helped us figure out the best places, and how, to pose and made my husband and I feel super comfortable the whole time. Tiffany captured shots in a way that takes me right back to that moment and I'll cherish them forever. All the photos we got back were fantastic, and I would recommend Tiffany to anybody who needs photos of anything!
Laura A., 5 months ago
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Ditto Dianto Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

I'm a fine art wedding photographer based in Northern California and beyond. After discovering my love for photography, I always knew I wanted to become a full time wedding photographer. I am so fortunate to call this my job for over five years! My photography work often describe as romantic, soft, bright and natural that lend itself from my love of film look and fine art. When I'm not behind the camera or editing the latest wedding, you can find me spending time with my wife and our two Tabbies. I would absolutely love to get to know you and be your photographer!

Ditto and his assistant showed up early and started taking amazing photos right off the bat. The pre-wedding communication was timely. He was easy to work with and brought calm energy to a day when stress can permeate the fun out of it. We immediately received a high volume, beautiful sneak peak the evening after the wedding which was a fun surprise and a great way to start our honeymoon admiring the gorgeous photos. If you are considering Ditto Diante Photography for your wedding, I would highly recommend him.
Mariah O., 2 months ago
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Wander Out West | Photo + Video 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $100
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

Hello, my name is Liv and I'm an Adventure Elopement + Destination Wedding photographer based in Colorado. I'm down for just about anything rock climbing, snowboard/skiing, hot air balloon, helicopters, ATV and sand dune riding. If you are up for a unique experience, I am here to capture it! If you want to keep it simple overlooking the mountains I am there! I'm here to tell your story no matter how minimal or adventurous it may be. Best yet, I travel to you! Traveling to new destinations with couples to their desired location is a part of what I do + love to do!

As a provider of entertainment for large events, you work with many different planners, photographers, bands, florists, etc. The quality of the event depends on the quality of the people you hire. Photographs are one thing, but what people don't see is how a photographer can set a tone or a level of comfort that carries through the event team and event. Working with Olivia on multiple jobs were some of my favorite experiences because not only were the photos exceptional, the way she guided and calmed the guests and team makes for an enjoyable experience all around. I would recommend Olivia for any event and have used Olivia as my personal photographer!
E & B Sound, 2 years ago
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Stephanie Weber Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

Stephanie’s journey in photography began when her sister became engaged in 2017. This was such an emotional experience for her that what started out as a hobby quickly became a passion that she craved to share with others. For her, photography is more than just a photo or a snapshot. It’s a treasure. A priceless glimpse into the past where all the best moments of your life are preserved. Stephanie strives to deliver the perfect photos, encapsulating all the firsts, all the feels, all the memories!

As soon as I got engaged, I booked Stephanie! Before I even had any of my other vendors, I knew I needed her to document our day! From initial meeting to gallery delivery, she has been the most amazing, patient, kind, responsive, fun, hardworking, and wonderful individuals I have ever had the opportunity to work with. She truly cares about her couples and her work is truly beautiful. Take a moment to scroll through her photos and you'll fall in love like I did! She is great at catching all the moments-- candid or posed and makes you feel comfortable. I am so happy we booked her and will refer her to all my friends and family! Thank you so much for taking care of us Steph!
Julia & E., 3 years ago
Captured By Aleena Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Valley Center, CA
  • Offer

As your storyteller, my promise is to capture your love with a naturalistic approach, creating timeless photos that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Your wedding or elopement day is full of emotions and I'll be right there to capture them all. I balance a fine line of guidance and direction for posed and spontaneous moments throughout the day.

Captured By Aleena Photography was an absolute delight to work with for our engagement session. Aleena's communication was efficient, straightforward, and reliable throughout the entire process. The quality of her work is soft, natural, whimsical, and woodsy, with a wonderful candid style that captured all the special moments of our shoots . For our engagement session, Aleena made my husband and I feel completely at ease, even though we had never had professional photos taken before. She took the time to make the session feel personal and special, resulting in beautiful candid shots. We've continued to work with Aleena for family photos over the years, and she always delivers stunning, memorable images. We absolutely love Aleena's work and will recommend her to anyone, whether they are planning a wedding, elopement, or just looking for beautiful family portraits.
Sara Dela C., a month ago
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Alyssa Morgan Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,600
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

June of 2012. Just two months after my mom was critically injured and hospitalized. I began using my camera as an emotional outlet. I started taking portraits for family and friends, and eventually, photographed a courthouse wedding. As time went on, it hit me: These photos are freaking important! And I knew from personal experience that these moments, & the people in them, aren't going to be here forever. That camera became so much more than an outlet. It gave me purpose. And now I see my job as an act of service to you. I'm honored to use my talents and skills to deliver what really matters: TANGIBLE MEMORIES OF YOU & THE ONES YOU LOVE

Alyssa was an absolute dream to work with!!She is incredibly easy to get along with and makes you feel comfortable and relaxed on the big day. The pictures came out better than I could’ve imagined, she captured everything perfectly!
Delaney E., 6 months ago
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Sierra Dawn Photo 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

Hey I’m Sierra! You are here for a REASON. I am a Colorado/California based natural light photographer, specializing in big weddings + intimate elopements. Capturing love while getting to tell your remarkable, unique story is the best most special honor. Believe me it is more than just a job to me it is how I am choosing to spend the BEST years of my life and I want to spend them with you! Let’s have fun, let’s be vulnerable, let’s have the best time of our lives while you run around with your hearts on your sleeves. Why? Because we only get to tell this story once so let’s make it the best one ever written.

Our wedding was our third time working with Sierra and Jullian (Youphoria Films), and yet again, they exceeded our expectations. I used Sierra for my wedding gift Boudoir photos, we used her for our Elopement event (35 people) and we just used them for our Black Tie Wedding (80 people). They are such a supported and enthusiastic team, while also being extremely calm and composed the entire time. We never once worried about their performance as they are always professional, communicative, and just overall fantastic. We have loved our photos and videos, and will always recommend them to our friends and family! Get yourself a crew who feels like friends, because that is what they do and it makes the world of a difference!
Noelle C., a month ago
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Jess Lizette Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

Hi there! I'm Jess, a 24 year old photographer with an eye for capturing your candid love story! I've always had a love for art and from the moment I picked up my first camera in 2019 everything has just fallen into place. I went to college on a tennis scholarship and finished with a degree in history and psychology. Regardless of that, photography has surpassed any career expectations I could've ever imagined for myself. I truly love what I do and I believe that shows in my work. Besides my love for capturing your love story I have over 5 years of wedding industry experience. From part-time bridal shop work, catering and now photography.

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Jess is an incredible photographer! Her personality, skill, perseverance and talents are everything you could possibly dream for in a photographer! You will get the absolute best experience and the dreamiest photos of your special day - We 1000% recommend Jess!
Bethany Diriczi, 3 years ago
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Brianna Noelle Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

I started photographing weddings 10 years ago and have fallen in love with telling couples love stories. I strive to capture the moments as they happen and give my clients an unforgettable experience. From consult to photo delivery I am there every step of the way ensuring that my clients story is told beautifully, authentically and timelessly.

Awarded Best of Zola
We used Brianna Noelle Photography for our wedding she was professional and understanding. She appeared at our civil ceremony downtown SF and then traveled to our reception. We received previews quickly, within days. We received the full album and then some within the timeframe she provided. If I had any questions or requests she addressed them. It was a pleasure working with her and highly recommend.
Tiffany Patel, a year ago
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Tori Parker Photography 

5.0

  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

Although Tori lives on the east coast, her art & lifestyle is largely inspired by the west coast. Tori grew up just outside Los Angeles and her art reflects the airy, relaxed and purposeful atmosphere that exists in the Golden State. The Tori Parker team intends for their photos to reflect a similar air: relaxed but with a powerful undertone of golden hour hues and genuine joy. When Tori isn't taking photos or managing her amazing team of associate photoghers, she enjoys intentional time with Jesus, watching New Girl with her husband, being outdoors with her dogs, and eating the spiciest thing on the menu.

We really enjoyed working with Tori, Claire, and Brooke! Tori coordinated our photographers and edited our photos, Claire was our photographer for our engagement photos and wedding day, and Brooke was our second shooter for our wedding. The editing of our photos was done beautifully and working with Tori regarding the plan for our wedding made us very comfortable. Additionally, she got photos back to us very quickly! Claire was great to work with, she made us feel very comfortable during shoots and did a great job posing two people who are very uncomfortable in photos! The wedding party and family photos were also lovely and went very smoothly. They were very easy to work with and captured the event without distracting from it at all which was awesome.
Kathleen R., a month ago
Shawnee Custalow Studios 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

We are passionate about photographing kind-hearted people who are unapologetically themselves, and creating a safe and beautiful space in the wedding world for LGBTQ+ folx. Our favorite people to work with believe in giving back to their communities, that black lives always matter, that climate change is you know...real, and choose to embrace their own unique quirks and talents.

Awarded Best of Zola
When you elope in the middle of a pandemic, it matters all the more that you love your photographer--since they'll be the only other person at your wedding. :) And in short, we couldn't be happier that ours was Shawnee. She has such a gift and a love for the work she does—and it shows. We knew she was the right person from the moment we met on Zoom--she is warm and kind, asked all the right questions, and instantly put us at ease. My partner and I eloped at the end of October 2020 in DC, just before the election. It was a whirlwind moment for so many reasons, especially as a queer couple. And it mattered to us that the person who captured those treasured memories, really understood what that moment meant to us. Everyone who sees our photos marvels at how wonderful they are—and no doubt we look great, but Shawnee’s warmth and direction and stellar eye really made all the difference. Vibing with your photographer matters—we’re so grateful to have found one with such grace and as much love for her art as Shawnee. <3
Adiel & R., 4 years ago
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By The Free 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

So your spying on my work + wondering if I am the right fit for you, aye? Well I’m stoked that you are here! A session with me may be a little different… I love to evoke real emotions + reactions in order to capture YOU + your essence! I'm happy to help give you a little direction (what do I do with my hands?!) but more than anything, I'm just here to freeze your moments + give you the ability to transport back in time to feel it all over again for years to come! Our time together will be easy + full of laughter + spontaneity. I will be as involved in the vision + planning as you want me to be!

Kelsey did an amazing job for us. Not only did she take beautiful photos, she found the most amazing place to take photos and was very creative. We got many unique photos and locations and enjoyed it so much. She’s also a friend of ours and she was flexible yet had boundaries just like a professional photographer. If you want beautiful, and may I say sexy, wedding photos that you’ll treasure forever. Go check her out! You won’t regret working with her and you’ll have the best photos of your life as proof❤️
Ann-Christin and D., 4 years ago
Gideon Photo 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

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

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

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

*TO INQUIRE PLEASE REACH OUT VIA WEBSITE LINK* Hey! We're Alyssa + Alec husband and wife wedding + elopement photographers. Located in Southern California serving ALL couples around the United States. We shoot with intention; for our couples not for our portfolio, creating timeless memories you can relive and relive for the years to come. We work closely with our couples to guarantee a wedding album they've always dreamt of.

We absolutely LOVED having Alyssa and her husband be our wedding photographers! From the moment we met her at our engagement shoot we new we had made the right choice. Even though I truly hate being the center of attention and getting my pictures taken, Alyssa made us feel so comfortable so that we could enjoy the day and be in the moment. Leading up to the wedding, she was super responsive to all my questions and when the big day came along everything went so smoothly. Alyssa even fixed my makeup when I cried it all off after the ceremony!! We love our pictures so much. They capture the day perfectly and I don’t think anyone could have given me the simple outdoorsy/elegant summer camp vibe that I wanted except for her. I couldn’t recommend Alyssa and her husband enough!!
Noam and D., 2 years ago
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Elyana Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,600
  • Serves Valley Center, 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.

I cannot recommend Elyana enough! I wanted dreamy photos that were candid-esque so I got really excited when I came across her website. I honestly had no idea what to expect when working with a professional photographer but her service was exceptional. She's super friendly, easy-going, efficient, and communicative. Everything went unbelievably smoothly. We had Elyana for 2 hours during our elopement and she made it so fun and easy to be in front of a camera. She provided a lot of much-needed direction and our session went by so quickly and smoothly. She even helped grab my veil when I forgot it in my suite! I'm not photogenic so I was nervous about looking like a total derp after many wonderful vendors had put so much work into my hair, makeup, dress, and florals... But her artistic sense and prompting really made for some amazing pictures. She works fast! Sneak peeks and full gallery were received well before their promise dates. Granted, it probably helped that we only had a 2 hour elopement session, but the speedy turnaround time is super appreciated nonetheless. The one struggle I have from working with her is trying to pick which beautiful images will be displayed in our home. Thank you so much for these photos that we will cherish forever!
Mirae, a year ago
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Jamie Brown Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,999
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

I'm Jamie! I help couples tell their love story through timeless and romantic images & heirlooms. I am a true California girl, mama, and beach lover. My goal is to create timeless and beautiful images that will be treasured for years to come. I truly believe that each person deserves to have images that capture the people and events that you never want to forget. I hope you choose me to document your life and I look forward to meeting you.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jamie Brown is the best to work with. She is professional and talented and makes you feel so comfortable. She has a really good eye and I love working with her every time I get the opportunity. I've been lucky enough to work with her both as a wedding vendor AND as a wedding couple. If I could give a million stars... I WOULD!
Ashley Prescott P., 3 years ago
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Photos by Nevaye 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

Hi hi! My name is Nevaeh and I'm so honored that you have taken the time to look at my work! I am based out of both Joshua Tree, CA, and Albuquerque, NM. I am originally from New Mexico, but I moved to SoCal when I married my dreamy Marine. I have a cutesy pup names Rocky who is energetic and cuddly. I love watching Gilmore Girls and trips to the beach. I love Jesus and worship music is my jam (along with Disney music, Olivia Rodrigo, One Direction, and Shawn Mendes).

Nevaeh is not only an amazing photographer, but she’s an amazing person who is always smiling and working hard to capture the right moment. She photographed our wedding in 2020 (during Covid). It was a small outdoor wedding. She captured some amazing photos and always did so with a smile. She has so many great ideas and made it so easy to pose. She was great to work with and would recommend her to anyone in search of a photographer from family photos, senior photos to weddings. Nevaeh is your photographer!
Adrian G., 2 years ago
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Megan Freeman Photo + Video 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

I’m a New York raised / Alaska braised 5’0″ multi-passionate, photographer and filmmaker – I can appreciate the grit of a city, but I also have a small-town heart. I’m layers of hard work, deep empathy, and a Roseanne cackle-laugh. I’m all about having my cake, eating it too, and sharing some with you. I believe in celebrating family & friends, NY pizza, actin’ a fool, editing my photos to candid perfection (mostly this), and skipping the small talk.

Awarded Best of Zola
Before we booked Megan for our wedding, we were on the fence about a videographer. We set up a call and after talking to Megan for almost an hour she truly understood our vision for our wedding and it was a no brainer that we needed to work with her. Megan was such a pleasure to work with and her creative energy and empath nature shined through. Megan was a strong communicator throughout the process of planning our wedding and the day of. And, our wedding video came out AMAZING! If you want someone to perfectly capture the emotion and energy of your wedding day for you to re-watch for years to come - Megan is your girl!!
Allyson & K., 2 years ago
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De La Rosa Wedding Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,250
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

MODERN ROMANCE DOCUMENTED EXCEPTIONALLY Named after my mother Ana Rosa, De La Rosa strives to help you slow down, be present and be yourselves on your wedding day. We believe being present on your wedding day will bring out the best in you and your partner. Giving an authentic and fun experience while having a timeless and editorial look.

Sebastian was a huge part of our wedding day and the planning process. From the moment we met him a year before our wedding day for our engagement photos, we knew we picked the right photographer for us. We fell in love with his quality of work, work ethic, and personality. He coached us with posing, and we were comfortable taking his direction. The vision he has comes to life candidly in the photos, and after three photo sessions with him, I cannot pick a favorite because they're all uniquely beautiful. Our first session was our engagement session, which I wanted to do on a boat in the Keys because it's a special place and hobby for us so I thought it would be a personal touch and photos we could cherish forever. He was all about the idea and didn't nickel and dime us, which often happens as you plan this very personal event. I prioritized finding vendors who truly love what they do and are invested in their couple, not just the event, and Sebastian is just that! I am forever grateful to my planner for connecting me to him, and I hope to work with him for many more life moments.
Laura Lopez, 9 months ago
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Kathrine Melendrez Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

Hey there! My name is Katie and I am a part-time photographer and small business owner. My veins are filled with iced coffee and, most of the time, all I want to do is dance. Unlike most, I began my photography career later in life during my college days where I discovered film photography. I spent countless hours in the dark room developing photographs in chemicals and I loved every minute of it. I would describe my photography style as bold and true to color. My favorite part of photography is capturing moments that tell a story so that no matter how much time passes, you can go back and relive that story over and over again.

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Katy was very creative and professional. We are so happy with her work and will be using her for all of our photography needs!
Taylor & R., 2 years ago
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MDRFILMS 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

Just a SoCal adventurer, nature-loving, down-to-earth wedding photographer and videographer capturing your memories! Searching for a photographer or videographer can be difficult. You're looking for the kind of photographer to capture your relationship and tell your story artistically while having fun and being yourselves. You're looking for someone who is going to capture that romance mixed with a little fun, no uncomfortable poses, just you being you. You're looking to relive your day through those photos, over and over again. I can do just that!

Thank you Marla for capturing my post-elopement photos! I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer! I don’t know what magic you worked, but I loved the way I looked in every single photo. We appreciate all of your expertise and all of your hard work. Thank you for being our photographer. I cannot wait to book another session !
Denicce G., 6 days ago
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Vivian Chen Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

My style is natural and photojournalistic. I love capturing unscripted moments because those are the type of photos that tell a richer story of your day. Working with me means nothing overly posed, nothing awkward, nothing that doesn't feel like YOU. While we'll spend some time doing portraits, my priority is for you to be present and enjoy your wedding day. I like to shoot discreetly with an emphasis on candids so from the moment you first see each other to that last hilarious toast, you’ll be relaxed and focused on one another and not even noticed I’m there.

My musical group, Bay Area Strings, has performed at several weddings and receptions where Vivian was the photographer. Her event work is unobtrusive, taking great photographs without anyone noticing! We have ended up using several of her candid photographs of our string players, as she has a great eye for composition and color, with a modern and artistic style that still focuses on personality of the subjects. I have also noticed that her turnaround time to provide high-quality photos to the client and vendors is very fast compared to many others we have worked with.
Jen Mathers, 4 years ago
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Forevermore Films 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

I've always had a passion for art and beauty. Growing up being an artist and wanting to be a cartoonist turned into a film degree and the beginning of Forevermore Films in 2003. Since then we have grown as one of Utah's best wedding options in both photography and videography. We have a small team of 3 of use working together to ensure we capture everything. I have a wife and 5 kids and choose to live in a more rural part of Utah and travel to all my weddings.

Forevermore films is so easy to work with. Their team is so friendly and gives you their best. We can't even imagine using someone else for our wedding. Pictures and video from our wedding were very important to us because they are the memories that you take with you after the big day. Forevermore not only captured those special moments beautifully, but the team made those memories even more enjoyable. We recommend them to all of our friends and family, and plan on using them for future shoots as our family grows.
Gabby & L., 4 years ago
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Ashley Strong Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

I am Ashley Strong Smith, the very passionate, sincere and grateful soul behind these very time capsules witnessed within this space. Although I’ve been shooting for over a decade, ASP launched full time in April of 2015 as an all encompassing business and became a Corporation - Strong Smith, Inc. in 2018. Since then, I’ve been beyond blessed to : - Document nearly 450 sessions - Document over a 100 weddings - Receive almost 250 FIVE STAR reviews on multiple platforms - Published nearly two dozen times

Amazing. From start to finish. Ashley leads with her heart first, and it’s very rare to work with people who look at their job from that perspective. My wedding day had some interesting curve balls and she jumped right in to help far beyond taking our photos. We loved working with her- she is like family!
Kelsey W., 2 years ago
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J.Perryman Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,295
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

J.Perryman Photography is a Southern California based Wedding photography company. They specialize is photojournalistic style of wedding photography and modern artistic portraiture. Using natural light and off camera lighting to capture real moments of your wedding day. He is calm and confident to help guide you through the wedding day. Affordable pricing that wont break the bank. Jason has 10 years of wedding photography experience and has shot more than 500 weddings.

I would not recommend any other photographer. Jason encompasses every skill and mastery needed for photography at any level. One look at his work and you will see why he is rated as one of the leading photographers in Southern California.
Xavier, 3 years ago
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Anatoliy K Weddings 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

Anatoliy is from Kazakhstan, where he studied transportation technology at Karaganda State Technical University, before getting his MFA in filmmaking from New York Film Academy. Susie is from LA, and she studied molecular & cellular biology at Harvard University (along with film and animation), before getting her MS in computer science from UChicago. While we were both in engineering, deep down, we always had a passion for storytelling. And one day, we decided that life was far too short for us not to do what we loved: creating and sharing real stories.

I don't think there are words to truly express how much Anatoliy K, Susie, and team made our wedding photo dreams come true. From a perfect engagement shoot on the beach to our big day in a spring garden - the photos say it all! Each moment and detail was so perfectly captured, and made our hearts burst looking at each picture. We are truly blown away by the high-quality, attention to detail, and gorgeous compositions that came out of such a creative team. Once I saw AnatoliyK Weddings on Zola, they stood out, and they truly delivered. It was SUCH a pleasure and joy working with Anatoliy and Susie from the beginning to end. They made our vision come to life, and we have it for a lifetime to remember! THANK YOU so much to such an amazing wedding photography team. I cannot recommend you hire them enough!!!
Rebecca H., 4 months ago
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Kirstin Burrows Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,750
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

I started my photography business in August of 2010 after our daughter was born. I enjoy the beauty of capturing and telling peoples stories. I still remember being terrified to capture my very first when without my mentors, I didn't want to miss anything. After more than 200 weddings I can say I am completely in love with capturing and telling wedding stories.

Kirstin and I have worked together since 2014. Her passion for this business radiated like the sun on a clear day. Not only is she absolutely in love with this industry, she knows how to bring out the best of all her couples. Not only will you be comfortable infront of her camera all day on your wedding day, you will feel beautiful and confident knowing that Kirstin is going to make your photos look incredible. I can remember her telling me stories upon stories of her showing sneak peaks and the bride shedding tears of joy and happiness. If you want someone on your team that will tell the story of your day through the lense, Kirstin is the perfect person for you. If you're reading this that already means you love her work so just stop wasting time and book her today!
Matt Nasby, 3 years ago
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May Iosotaluno Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Valley Center, 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
LOVE + WOLVES WEDDING CO 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Valley Center, CA

We are LOVE + WOLVES CO. An award-winning collective of bi-coastal creatives founded by US! Ash + Jake Murphy. We are cosmic companions and have been married for over a decade! We’ve been in your shoes and are here to guide and hold you however you need us. We specialize in photo, video, film, natural beauty, design, coordination, florals, DJ, officiation and photo booth. While you are welcome to shop for just one service, the beauty of working with one team across multiple services cannot be overstated. We are about being present in the moment and, above all, believe in ANYTHING for love. Your love stories truly matter to us.

We are a focal point bar and Bev service is beautiful Mendocino County and we always relish and opportunity to work with Love and Wolves Co, both their photography and beauty teams. Their work is top notch, their clients are always crazy cool and their final event production is what wedding dreams are made of. Jake and Ashley are a killer team- We enjoy working with them and we really treasure the photos they produce. Being in the wedding business it’s easy to become tired of the typical wedding day looks, but this team always keeps it fresh, artistic and fun. We highly recommend!
Max, 4 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Valley Center, CA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Valley Center, CA?

A Valley Center, CA wedding photographer ranges from $185 to $20,000 and averages at $2,800. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

93% of photographers in Valley Center, 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 Valley Center, 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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