Carlsbad Photo

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $3,000

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,500

Packages

Prices start at $1,400

About Carlsbad Photo

Carlsbad Photo

Owner and Lead Photographer

I’ve been happily married for almost 27 years. I have three awesome sons. My parakeets Kiwi and Sparky are very social, meaning very loud! Champagne (maybe that’s why I love weddings) and sushi lover here! Photography has been my passion ever since my dad gave me my first film camera and introduced me to the dark room at age of 10. I lived in Japan for 12 years, and even performed on a stage there. I’m always up for a great road trip! I love tuna fishing. I love hats and want to wear them everyday (over 20 hats in my collection). I’ve been shooting beautiful weddings for almost 10 years. I secretly cry at every wedding.

Carlsbad Photo is a photography studio based in Carlsbad, California and serving San Diego Area for more than 6 years. Head photographer Irina shares a lifelong love for photography and art and a passion for working with engaged couples. She will make every photoshoot fun and engaging, so you can relax and cherish your wedding pictures. She combines natural, traditional, and photojournalistic styles into her photography to create a unique, gorgeous final product that you will have to treasure forever. Irina provides couples with exceptional services for their big occasion. *vaccinated and insured.

Services

Bride-only session
Engagement session
Extra hours
Image editing
Online proofing
Printing rights
Same-day edits
Second photographer

Photo formats

Digital

Deliverables

Digital files
Online gallery
Printed enlargements
Same/next-day sneak-peek images
Slideshow
Video
Wedding album

Carlsbad Photo packages

Essential

6 hours

Peak pricing $2,800-3,000

Off-peak pricing $2,600-2,800

Description

6 Hours Wedding Package include: 1 hour Engagement Session 4 hours 2nd Photographer Wedding Album Private Online Gallery USB Drive $2800

Premium

8 hours

Peak pricing $3,350-3,500

Off-peak pricing $3,250-3,350

Description

8 Hours Wedding Package include: 1 hour Engagement Session 4 hours 2nd Photographer Wedding Album Private Online Gallery Keepsake Box + USB Drive $3350

Delux

10 hours

Peak pricing $3,950-4,102

Off-peak pricing $3,800-3,950

Description

Package include: 1 hour Engagement Session 6 hours 2nd Photographer Wedding Album Private Online Gallery Keepsake Box + USB Drive $3950

Micro Wedding

4 hours

Peak pricing $1,500-1,600

Off-peak pricing $1,400-1,500

Description

Package include: - 4 hour - around 100 images/h - USB with all edited digital images - print release

Reviews

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9 reviews

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Best photographer!
•Verified review
•Elizabeth•May 20, 2024
We hired Irina for our wedding a few months ago and my husband and I are blown away by how our wedding photos turned out. Irina was so friendly, accommodating, and she truly has a way with capturing the light in her photos. We couldn’t be happier! Thank you so much Irina and we will recommend you to all our friends and family.
Professional, responsive, and easy to work with
•Verified review
•Sonyia•Dec 5, 2023
We recently had the pleasure of working with Irina and Carlsbad Photo for our wedding photography, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, Irina was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. She took the time to understand our vision for the day and helped us create a timeline that would ensure we captured all the important moments. On the day of the wedding, Irina arrived early and was ready to go. She worked quickly and efficiently to capture all the details, from the getting ready process to the ceremony and reception. She even managed to get some great shots of our first dance and all the dancing that followed, which we absolutely love. When we received our photos back, we were blown away. They are absolutely stunning and perfectly capture the joy and love of our special day. We especially love the candid shots that capture all the emotions of the day. We would highly recommend Irina and Carlsbad Photo to anyone looking for a talented and professional wedding photographer. She is truly amazing at what she does, and we are so grateful that she was a part of our special day.
Highly recommend!
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•Shanele•Jun 28, 2023
Irina from Carlsbad Photo was an exceptional wedding photographer. Despite having to change our plans due to travel restrictions, Irina captured every moment flawlessly. She arrived early, helped organize our dressing room, and was great with our daughters. The photos she took, including our first touch, still bring tears to our eyes. Irina expertly captured all the fun and dances, as well as our crazy families. Highly recommended!
Our Halloween Wedding
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•Jordan•Jun 26, 2023
When it came to our Halloween wedding, the road was filled with unexpected hiccups and stress. However, we were incredibly fortunate to have found Irina, our remarkable wedding photographer. From the very beginning, Irina's presence and talent helped us navigate the challenges and find moments of joy amidst the chaos. Her warm and calming demeanor made us feel at ease, allowing us to relax and embrace the magic of our wedding day. Beyond her talent, Irina's genuine care and dedication were evident in every interaction. She went above and beyond to ensure that our experience was stress-free, guiding us through the process with kindness and reassurance. We wholeheartedly recommend Irina as a wedding photographer. Irina, we are forever grateful for your presence and the remarkable photographs that now serve as timeless reminders of our Halloween fairytale. Thank you for turning our hiccups into moments of magic and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

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Sometimes, I’ll bring one or more assistant photographers depending on the size of your wedding. Don’t worry, this won’t cost you extra.

Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful. I also offer retouching services like blemish removal and teeth whitening for an additional charge.

No, I prefer focusing on photography only, so you can get the best wedding pictures possible. In case you need a video coverage, I have special packages for photography+videography.

My turnaround time varies by season. Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 3-6 weeks after your wedding. I usually send a sneak peek of the wedding within 2-4 days after the wedding. Within this time, you can also expect to receive a USB drive with high-resolution image files, so you can share the photos with your loved ones and order prints.

You can expect about 80 to 100 images per hour of photographing. But keep in mind this estimate varies depending on your wedding package, number of guests, venue type, and other factors.

I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.

In my 6+ years of experience as a wedding photographer, I’ve never cancelled a booking. In the very rare event that I’m unable to photograph your wedding, I’ll make sure you’re covered by one of my colleagues or my contracted assistant. I’ll also provide you with a list of photographers from the many networking groups I’m in, so you can find the perfect replacement.

Typically, couples book me about 13 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.

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Carlsbad Photo

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Elopement pricing

Packages

About Carlsbad Photo

Carlsbad Photo

Services

Services

Photo formats

Deliverables

Carlsbad Photo packages

Essential

Premium

Delux

Micro Wedding

Reviews

Best photographer!

Professional, responsive, and easy to work with

Highly recommend!

Our Halloween Wedding

Preferred vendors of Carlsbad Photo

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