Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Aptos, CA

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Sarah Peterson Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,888
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I'm a Bay Area native with over 12 years in the commercial photography realm. I got my start on the beaches of Los Angeles back in 2012 shooting commercial swimwear campaigns for some of the best designers in swim and fashion. That opened the door to countless opportunities with modeling agencies, reality television, and fashion design. In 2018 I made the move back up north to San Francisco where I grew up. With a wide network of friends and family up here, I found myself catapulted into the Wedding and Elopement industry - and absolutely loved it! I'm honored when I get to be a part of one of the best days of a couple's life together.

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I had the hardest time finding a photographer I clicked with until I found Sarah! I knew from the zoom consult I had to book her. She was funny and confident from the beginning and made such a fun addition to our day!!
Kate W., a year ago
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Photosfarm

5.0

Cupertino, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Thanks so much for stepping into my world of photography where capturing memories and emotions through the lens of my camera is a true passion. My journey as a photographer began in my teenage years when my Uncle, an avid photographer, sparked my love for the art by showing me the magic of capturing life's moments. With over 100 weddings under my belt as a lead photographer and mentorship from some of the Bay Area's top wedding photographers, I bring a wealth of experience to each and every shoot. My goal is always to produce images that are not just beautiful but also truly authentic.

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We chose Hok to be our wedding photographer and we couldn't have made a better choice! He's an exceptional photographer and human being. He was fun and playful, and captured all our guests personalities and all the special sweet moments of our day. His work spans formal, fun, and artsy--- every photo is carefully curated and shows great thoughtfulness. He was easy to communicate with, gave great direction, and was really accommodating. He knew the pics we should have, even when we didn't know. He was consultative, and professional. We are so thankful!
Jane M., 2 years ago
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Misha Velasquez

5.0

Capitola, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000

INQUIRE ON MY WEBSITE TO HEAR BACK FROM ME THE QUICKEST! weddings. mishavelasquez.c0m I'm here to find the magic between the big moments, capture the emotion in the room, and the excitement that is building up to your wedding. The day is about your love, your vibe, and how your memories get to last with you, so my goal is for you to stay as present and be as much of yourself as possible. Your wedding day should be FUN, and we will find every way to celebrate. So cheers to your wonderful wedding season; I can't wait to meet you!

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Misha is so talented and is absolutely wonderful to work with. You definitely want her to shoot your special day!! This was our first time working with a professional photographer and we really wanted someone who would make it fun, who would provide direction and who would give us photos with a lot of energy and love. Misha totally delivered! Not only was she a joy to work with, but the photos she took are stunning and we already have many of them framed in our apartment. We are so happy we found her!
Elizabeth J., 2 years ago
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Maria Villano Photography

5.0

Pacific Grove, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200

I've been photographing weddings for ten years and I love it even more than when I started. I consider it an honor to be there for so many special moments in people's lives and find something unique and new with every wedding day. I am punctual, flexible, and attentive, helping to bring a calm and focused vibe to your wedding day.

Maria was an amazing photographer for our small, intimate backyard family wedding with 30 people. She was able to capture all of our special moments with her skills for noticing nuances and making all of the guests feel at ease. She was SO great to work with. Although it was our first time with a professional photographer, and we felt awkward at first, Maria made us feel at ease immediately with her very calm and chill demeanor, and we got some amazing formal pictures as well! We recommend Maria for any and all of your photography needs.
Yujin, 2 years ago
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Drew Zavala Photography

5.0

Salinas, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800

It's your friendly neighborhood photographers, Drew & Jackie, here. Celebrating 7 years married this year, we have had the pleasure of capturing weddings in and around the Monterey Bay and all sorts of events together for the same amount of time. We are excited to meet you and your better half, your family, and all of those that you care about the most! Send us a message!

Drew and Jackie captured our dream wedding! We knew we made the right decision to pick them as our wedding photographer and videographer! They listened to what we wanted for our wedding and more! They made sure that we are comfortable and they are super easy to work with! They're the dream team and so so happy about our pictures and video!
Grace B., 23 days ago
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Gypsy Tales Photo

5.0

Salinas, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200

HI! I am Anastasia (she/her), your Northern California elopement and wedding photographer and so much more. My passion for photography began when I was a child. It started as a hobby when I fell in love with photographing families and babies. Over the years I realized I adore documenting couples, in all stages of their relationships. I know they say we should specialize in one type of photography, but I am not sure I can ever do that. I love to create and I get bored with only doing one thing.

Working with Anastasia was such a dream! She was extremely helpful in all of her suggestions and helped guide me throughout my elopement planning process! I knew I loved her work, and I can say that her professionalism and openness to create the perfect shot is outstanding! I would highly encourage any one (couples, families, and even solo portraits) to contact her for your treasured moments to be captured! She went above and beyond helping me and we love her work and her! :)
Veronica and B., 2 years ago
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Flora Gibson Photography

5.0

Monterey, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $9,900

I’m Flora and I'm a California native who loves to travel and chase the light in Big Sur. I love to ski, snowboard, hike, kayak and explore new locations. I pair best with couples who seek adventure and give me their trust to capture their moments. I want to capture the wind in your hair, the way your hand reaches for your partner and the real way you embrace. I don’t want to be just another vendor on your list, I will be by your side all day, from lifting your dress so you can pee to patting down that stray piece of hair, let’s be friends while we do it! I would be honored to join you !

Flora Review From the moment we stumbled upon Flora Gibson’s portfolio, we were instantly captivated by her ability to capture raw emotion and breathtaking scenery. It was in that moment that our search for the perfect photographer was at an end. From our initial interactions with Flora, we felt an immediate sense of ease and connection. Her warm and friendly demeanor put us at ease, making it effortless to discuss our vision for our elopement. Flora’s professionalism was evident as she took the time to understand our story and what moments were most important to us to capture. We knew we were in good hands when Flora asked us personal questions about our relationship through a special questionnaire to get to know us even better. She even wanted to know our favorite music choices so that she could help curate a playlist for the day. Music is an important aspect of our relationship, so it meant even more to us that she valued the importance of creating the perfect atmosphere for the day. Planning an elopement can be a bit nerve-wracking, especially when it comes to entrusting someone to capture the once in a lifetime moments. However, any worries we had quickly dissipated as Flora demonstrated her expertise and attention to detail throughout the process. She provided valuable guidance, ensuring that every aspect of the shoot, from lighting to composition, would be flawless. Her experience with elopements was clearly evident and immensely appreciated! Flora walked us through each step of the way, yet allowed us plenty of space and time to create our own intimate and private memories. From the forests of Oak Glen to the cliff sides of Soberanes, we shared intimate moments that will forever be treasured. What truly sets Flora apart is her ability to make couples feel genuinely unique and special. She went above and beyond to create an atmosphere that allowed our love and personalities to shine through, despite any feelings of awkwardness or discomfort. Flora’s talent lies not only in capturing beautiful photographs but also in cultivating an environment where we felt comfortable being ourselves. Any feelings of insecurities were quickly dissolved. We still don’t know how she managed to do it, but she somehow made us beginners look like we were seasoned models, as if we had done photoshoots many times prior. Her genuine enthusiasm and passion for her craft were infectious, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment of the shoot. She was able to draw out the most intimate moments of our embraces and capture them so effortlessly. When we received the photos from Flora, with expediency, we were absolutely blown away. Each image beautifully encapsulated the essence of our elopement, from the tender moments shared between us to the breathtaking vistas of Big Sur. Flora’s keen eye for detail and her ability to capture the raw emotions that unfolded during the day were truly remarkable. It was as if she had transformed our love story into a visual masterpiece. Many of those who have seen our photos have made comments about them looking as if they came straight out of the cover of a romance novel. There are no words to describe just how we felt reminiscing our elopement. Tears of gratitude, joy, and love have often been shed looking back on that November day. Thank you, Flora, for immortalizing our love story. You are a true artist, and we are eternally grateful for the memories that we will forever embrace!
Stacie M., a year ago
Seeking Venture Photo

5.0

Salinas, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800

Seeking Venture Photo captures remarkable moments for venturesome couples! We specialize in crafting adventure elopements & small weddings for our couples. Serving Big Sur + Beyond, we can guide you through beautiful coves, tall mountains and winding roads. Being surrounded by one of the most incredible natural landscapes in the world on the happiest day of a couple's life makes us feel right at home and we can't imagine doing anything else! We are strong advocates for couples doing exactly what they want for their truly amazing elopement. Contact us so we can help you and your partner create a perfect day!

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Heather is professional and a talented photographer. You will love working with Heather.
Aime, 3 years ago
Mike Danen Photography + Video

5.0

Santa Cruz, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

I am passionate about wedding photography. My approach is to tell your story in a fun, relaxed way that reflects your unique personality and style. I work unobtrusively to capture all the candid, unforgettable moments of your wedding. I also know that all the details matter – your dress, shoes, flowers, jewelry, etc., and I will provide you with a complete documentation. Because I make so many photographs on a wedding day, I will provide you with a blend of image styles. Some black & white, some more soft and romantic, some more bold and dramatic.

I cannot rave enough enough about the talent, care, and personal touch of Mike and his team. He takes his time, getting to know you, and has amazing skills. As a result, the quality of his work is simply stunning. Mike is able not just to capture moments, but to distill them in such a way as to capture their beauty and soul. After our experience with Mike shooting our wedding, we will Never work with anyone else but him. You will not be disappointed.
Lauren & L., 3 years ago
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Michael Dadula Photography
Monterey, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

To the very core of my photography skills, I am a photojournalist. As a person, I enjoy hearing stories of how couples met. So photographing wedding and elopements are the absolute occasion for me to express my creativity. Each and every person, couple, and wedding day are completely different and unique; I consider it a privilege and honor to be able to tell someones story.

Jojo Legnitto Photography
Scotts Valley, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500

Hi, I’m Jojo. Your new best friend who will gift you not only with laughs but also with forever mushy-gushy-love story-moments. Whether we are running through the foggy redwoods together or letting the ocean nip our toes while the sun kisses the horizon - I will be here by your side to capture every second of your love story the way it was meant to be told. Now let’s go capture your forever together!

Raquel Serene Photography
Salinas, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

After attending Monterey Peninsula College & California State University Monterey Bay I pursued a part-time career in Photography while working for Monterey County & Carmel Unified School District. Although photography and studio art has always been my passion, I enjoyed working with children from all walks of life, including special needs. Building relationships, volunteering, and supporting my local community. When you support Raquel Serene Photography, 10% of the proceeds go to support The Red Cross.

Savannah Hayes Photography
Capitola, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

I’m an outdoor wedding photographer who’s fascinated with human connection. I’ve always been a sucker for big life moments. Graduations, falling in love, moving, the hard times and the best of times have always really moved me. To me, something about saying *yes* to committing to a new adventure of sorts is an incredibly beautiful part of being human. I'm here to help guide you to your best day. Not dictate what it 'should' look like. Learn about how I got into weddings and fell into this beautiful corner of the world by clicking below.

Kassandra Thomsen Photography
Watsonville, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,900

I never saw wedding photography in my future. I was supposed to be working in LA on big movie sets! But life has a funny way of giving you exactly what you never asked for and making it even better than you could ever dream of. So here I am—a super chill and really fun wedding photographer waiting to have the best platonic three-way you could ask for!

Lorinda K. Photography
Monterey, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

I am a photographer, mother of three beautiful children and one grandchild. My passion for photography began over 25 years ago with my love of capturing people, unposed, and as their natural selves. Iv'e learned throughout my many years photographing people how to make them comfortable and how to make them relax and forget they are being photographed. Believe me I get it, I very much dislike having my photos taken. I know it seems strange a photographer who dislikes having photos taken. But looking back I realize I should of just got in the photo. Life is short and we tend to overthink things sometimes, but end of the day just do it!

P.I.C. Photo
Boulder Creek, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

Welcome. We are Shannon and Christina, P.I.C. photo AKA partners in camera! We're partners in life, partners in camera and are so ready to be your new best friends! We first met at photo school where our combined love of photography blossomed and also our love for each other. Fast forward to now we've had our business ten years and we get to photograph weddings together capturing all the love of the couple, their family and friends! It's the most amazing thing

Vanessa Lain Photography
Santa Cruz, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000

I have been photographing weddings since 2007 and LOVE IT. I never get tired of seeing the excitement and joy on my couples' faces when they see each other for the first time. I am a storyteller, documenting candidly & naturally. I discovered photography from my grandfather, who was also a portrait and wedding photographer. After farm life, then Airstream life, then small town life, you now can find me anywhere between San Antonio and Santa Cruz with my chef husband and our sweet kiddo, Walker. I love road trips, treating every day like it’s a special occasion, and I adore my job.

Sarah Rittenour Photography
Santa Cruz, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

I've never been much for tradition, so you can imagine weddings were never really my "thing" when I first picked up a camera. Luckily, I found that the wedding industry has been evolving away from the old cookie-cutter format and that is what keeps me doing what I do. My favorite weddings are the ones where you & your partner's personalities show throughout the day rather than getting lost in all the things you "have" to do. I love being part of a day filled with so much love & excitement and what I aim to do is find you in all of it. Because weddings aren't about fitting into a mold anymore - they're about you getting to celebrate your love.

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Eivan's Photo & Video

4.9

Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Aptos, CA

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

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Eivans photo and video are so awesome! They made my wedding very special. I have to shoutout Steve and George they were a dynamic duo and were very professional, skillful, and down to earth. I recommend this company to capture your special day!
Tam S., 2 years ago
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Drzazga Photo

5.0

Cleveland, OH
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Aptos, CA

We're husband and wife destination wedding and elopement photographers and videographers based in Cleveland, Ohio, traveling as much as possible. We’re here to be your photographic memory, capturing you honestly and naturally so you can give your attention to the people and moments that matter most. We want you to have stunning images and the best day of your life and we do everything in our power to deliver both.

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We LOVE Carly and Kasey! From our engagement photos, to our big day, they went above and beyond and were so easy to work with! They a gave us everything we asked for and more!!! They have exceeded our expectations from the start!!!! We will never need another photographer ever again for any future photo sessions because the Drzazga’s are simply the best!
Kelly W., 3 years ago
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Sophia Osborne Photography

5.0

Ashburn, VA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

A boutique wedding photographer specializing in editorial style photos, Sophia Osborne Photography creates timeless memories you can look back on for years to come. As somebody with a lifelong passion for photography, Sophia has over half a decade of experience in the wedding industry and loves capturing organic, romantic and unscripted moments during weddings and elopements.

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Sophia was the perfect photographer for our small, intimate wedding celebration with friends. She was super easy to work with throughout the entire process, even when we had to postpone our original date due to Covid. She took amazing photos of us and our guests, including fun staged pictures and some incredible candid shots. We highly recommend Sophia to anyone looking for a photographer in the DC area!
Jackie & S., 9 months ago
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Hopkins Co

5.0

Nashville, TN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Aptos, CA

We are a wedding + elopement duo serving the Nashville area + some other special places that make us happy. We can’t wait to meet you! We started capturing weddings through covid when we were stuck at home and needed to find some way to be creative. Savannah went to school for videography and Jon is an OG drummer turned videographer that has really enjoyed getting to create. If we aren’t celebrating you and your love story, you can find us at the beach, probably eating some yummy food, and missing our fluff ball kitty at home. We are so easy going and love to be spontaneous with our plans.

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Savannah did videography for our wedding and we were SO glad we booked with them. She responded to questions super fast, was professional, and our final product was exactly what we envisioned. If I had to do it all again, I would book Hopkins Co in a heartbeat!
Ashley J., a year ago
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A+M Badillo Images

5.0

Pasadena, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

We’re Andrew and Marijo (pronounced mary•joe), a husband and wife team! Our style is bright, vibrant, nostalgic with a mix of candids and cinematic images. We love getting to know our couples before their big day! It helps us create more personal work that reflects your love. We hope you know that your love is special, and that we can see that it is. And that’s always how we’ll tell your story.

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A+MBadillo was recommended to me by a family member who also hired them. They have the most beautiful portfolio!! Hired Marijo and Andrew for my wedding and both our engagement and wedding photos came out sooo beautiful! They are incredibly easygoing and made our photoshoots comfortable and fun, which was important as this was my and my DH first time getting our photos taken. Had multiple guests at our wedding reaching out to us afterward to ask about them as our photos came out amazing. There were a few things that were stressful about planning our wedding but A+M was not one of them, for sure the best decision we made aside from saying “I do!” Forever grateful for this team!
Elizabeth S., 3 years ago
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Ron and Trinity Studios

5.0

Millbrae, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Clean. Simple. Minimal. Keeping a candid nature in capturing the rare and truest emotions of our couples. We believe that itself is perfection. The sight of a simple, yet bizarre snapshot of priceless moments makes it best and natural.

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Ron and Trinity was incredibly friendly and genuine. They listened to our ideas which helped us feel comfortable during our engagement shoot and on our wedding day. They were able to capture our personalities and the fun we were having together. Their creative inputs resulted in stunning pictures. Our engagement and wedding photos are perfect! They were able to show their passion and expertise in their craft. They captured every emotion and every detail -- everytime we looked at our photos it feels like we're living in the moment all over again. You'd think that the video presentation took months to produce, when it was actually edited on the exact same day. We absolutely loved it, and even our guests felt very emotional watching it. Thank you, Ron and Trinity, for helping us preserve our most favourite moments as we shared with our loved ones. We're looking forward to being given the chance to work with you again.
Portia Bautista, a year ago
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A Nomadic Love

5.0

Dallas, TX
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Together Carly and Elliot of Nomadic Love are the ultimate power team for your wedding day. As a husband and wife team feeding off one another’s strengths, they can truly maximize on so many more elements than a single person.

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Highly highly recommend using Anomadic love for your engagement and wedding photographers. They made the whole process so easy and fun. They tell you how to pose and make you feel like a natural. Their work is amazing and we are so happy with all the photos we got back!
Cambria, a year ago
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A Perfect Impression

5.0

Brentwood, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,195
  • Serves Aptos, CA

A renowned wedding photography studio in the San Francisco Bay Area, has been capturing beautiful wedding moments for over two decades. In partnership with Wedgewood, our classically trained photographers and videographers cover around 100 weddings annually. We excel in not just photography but also in coordinating and assisting, ensuring a seamless and memorable wedding day for each couple.

Bri was amazing! She was so sweet and took great pictures thank you guys!
Marisa K., 4 months ago
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Gemini Sun Creative

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Gemini Sun Creative is an intimate wedding and elopement photographer serving Northern California, NYC, Upstate NY & Philadelphia. Owner, Daniela Monzi, specializes in elopement and intimate wedding photography. With each couple she works with, she strives to show off the unique traits of their love story in every photo. Her passion for her work is most deeply connected to the process of telling people’s stories through photographs. Most of Daniela's work centers around the human experience, our shared existence, and the quest for revealing the truest form of each person that she documents.

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Dani photographed my tiny, 3 guest, backyard, pandemic wedding in August 2021. Despite a tiny wedding, it was important to us to have physical memories in the form of professional photos. After two other photographers fell through, stars aligned & Dani flew from New York to Wisconsin 2 weeks later. (She made it even though her flights were delayed and she ended up having to drive hours overnight to get to us!) I’m SO glad that we had a photographer, and that it was Dani! Taking photos allowed for us to have time together to let the love sink in. Dani was easy and fun to be around, and joined our gathering seamlessly. She provided gentle guidance and prompting without insisting on stiff poses, but still suggested slight adjustments and kept an eye out for uneven clothing and hair in your face. The photos are absolutely stunning, and she sent us an unexpected sneak peek of photos (87!) the day after our wedding. Those sneak peak photos alone were more than worth it!!! She was also affirming & supportive of our LGBTQ+ wedding & family, and thoughtful and skilled in photographing bodies of varying shapes & sizes.
Heather, 2 years ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film

5.0

Miami, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $849
  • Serves Aptos, CA

We are traveling wedding photographer and videographer. For 2024, we have 70+ weddings booked in 21 different states. Our shooting style is photojournalistic, natural, CINEMATIC to traditional. Our editing and style depends. Very easygoing and flexible depending on the client's preference. Our team is dedicated in delivering memories.

Ledd was amazing! He captured exactly what we wanted and when we got the photos back we were in love! He was so easy to work with and he was super helpful on a very exciting day! I can’t thank him enough!
Luana, 2 months ago
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Holly Castillo Photography

5.0

Malibu, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I'm a CA based and travel wedding photographer. I've photographed almost 200 weddings, and every single one goes by so quickly. I love my job because even though the day goes by fast, I get to find and capture those small moments, sometimes just a fraction of a second long, so they can be relived over and over in photographs. I have a photojournalistic and editorial style, plus 9 years of wedding experience under my belt, so trust me that I've got it while you are able to fully enjoy your day and be present.

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I loved working with Holly. She listened to all of my ideas and made our photo shoot even better than I could have imagined. I will definitely be working with her again!
Jenae Mathews, 8 months ago
Twentythreeninteen

5.0

Benicia, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Aptos, CA

My name is Thomas Seabury I am a wedding photographer of 8 years, over the past 3 years shooting just over 100 weddings per year. Each wedding I take on the roll of coordinator, photographer, and personal assistant keeping the entire day running smoothly and keeping the stress of the day as far from the bride and groom as possible. I would love to be a huge part of your entire process from overall planning to execution of the day! In the off chance you're booking at a Northern CA Wedgewood venue, I have hundreds of hours of experience at each of their venues and work very closely with the everyone of the staff at Wedgewood.

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Thomas and his assistant Emily were absolutely amazing! They made us feel so comfortable and talked us through everything to be able to get the most amazing pictures. They made our night absolutely amazing and I recommend everyone to use Thomas and Emily for photos!! Thank you both again so much!
Ashley, a year ago
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Kathryn Cooper Weddings

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Aptos, CA

This is delightfully different elopement + wedding photography! From helicopter elopements, to hiking engagements, to weddings with bouncy houses, I capture the adventurous, quirky, and unique. Based in both New York and California, with travel worldwide, I've photographed couples on 6 continents. My creative, fun, and candid photography uses innovative techniques and unique ideas to get photos that make you look twice. Whether you're saying vows in your backyard or having a 3-day adventure wedding in the rainforest, I'll catch every spontaneous moment of joy and laughter—and plan a few awesomely unique shots on top of it all.

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I can’t say enough about Kathryn. She is the most amazing photographer and she is so great handling all the personalities. Everyone in my wedding party was obsessed with her. She is amazing. Get her if you can!!!!
Michelle R., 5 months ago
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Fatima Elreda Photo

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I set my mind and soul to this craft about 5 years ago and my heart just grew with every couple I met and every story I learned and told through my favorite medium of photography. It is the absolute best feeling being able to photograph the genuine love and happiness a couple expels through their wedding day. Nothing can beat the emotions and the charm of that. It's an honor to be able to translate those emotions onto images so people can look back through them and get back those feelings years and decades later.

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When our original photographer wasn’t available for our wedding (due to us changing our date and only giving a few weeks notice) she recommended Fatima and we were so lucky to work with her! She’s so easy to work with, so accommodating, makes you feel comfortable, and takes beautiful shots!
Dar, 2 years ago
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Eichar Photography

5.0

Mill Valley, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,400
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Lauren and Jamie here. Hi! We love all love. We’re down to earth, creatively driven, ready for beautiful adventures, and in this business for the moments. We're so excited to hear about your wedding plans and to start chatting-- we'll do our best to get back to you within 24 hours. A great way to start getting to know us is over on Instagram where we post and share behind the scenes on stories almost daily: @eicharphotography Head to our website to see our images in full res and to stalk us some more: www.eicharphotography.com Looking forward to your email!

Lauren and Jamie are the best photographers and people!! Considering how much of our wedding day we would spend with our photographers, it was important to us that we felt comfortable and actually had fun with them. Lauren and Jamie more than deliver in this area, bringing fun and positive energy while also keeping things relaxed and comfortable. Beyond that, the final product of the photos is something we will cherish forever. The pictures are beautiful and also feel unique and special to us as a couple. They didn’t bat an eye at hiking >1 mile on Ring Mountain after our ceremony to get the perfect shots and we loved laughing and chatting with them throughout. They somehow managed to be incredibly professional and organized while also making us feel like we were old friends. Out of all of my vendors they are the ones I recommend the most as I cannot imagine our day without them.
Erin G., 3 years ago
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The Clausen Gallery

5.0

Fresno, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,295
  • Serves Aptos, CA

It’s your wedding day!! Which means you’re planning on surrounding yourself with your closest and most trusted friends and family members. Why should your wedding photographers be any different? Above all else, we want you to have the best wedding day possible, it’s what you deserve! Our couples’ needs are our top priority and we strive to make sure that each one is met. We’ll have you in eyesight the entire time capturing every special moment as it unfolds. That’s our promise to you!

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I spent time looking on a photographer that I just vibed with…& let me tell you that when I started talking to Matt online, I immediately felt the connection over the Internet! The awesome sense of humor he had, the way I was able to not say anything and he knew the style I was aiming for. You have to connect with somebody that it’s gonna be such a huge part of your special day, he was it!! My wedding photos were absolutely stunning, him and his wife captured each and every moment making it so unforgettable that I now have these photos to look back at. I am forever grateful for him & his wife, I not only gained an awesome photographer, but him and his wife are now considered some outstanding friends of mine and my husbands!
Adriana G., a year ago
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Tooney White Photography

5.0

Modesto, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,990
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I was born and raised in the Philippines but now call Northern California my home. I've been a photographer for over a decade and that journey has made me come to realize that nothing makes me happier than making those behind my lens feel amazing about themselves. My goal is to be so much more than your photographer. I'd love for you to consider me your friend especially because we'll be spending a lot of time together on your wedding day. Trust me to help fix any strands of hair that get in your face, straighten out your outfits, help you pose, and encourage you to enjoy this momentous day.

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When I say she made me cry, she made me cry from so much happiness!! She is absolutely amazing. She made the whole experience fun when taking our wedding photos. She helped pose us as awkward as we were, haha. We laughed a lot, and she captured the most genuine candid photos you could ever ask for. She is very communicative, professional, kind, knowledgeable, and dedicated to get the perfect shot. She is THE photographer you need for your cinematic / documentary style wedding. She is absolutely everything! You'll just fall in love with her photos
Mayra & C., 9 months ago
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Love & Latitudes

5.0

Huntington Beach, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Aptos, CA

We’re Diana and Isiah, the photographer and officiant duo behind Love and Latitudes Outdoor Wedding and Elopement Photography. We adore traveling and would love nothing more than to give you the perfect adventure elopement. As full-time vanlifers, we are always looking for the next experience—no drive is too long or winding to stop us from our next adventure!

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It was such a pleasure to work with Diana. She guided us so well and made the process so easy. The pictures are absolutely stunning! 10/10 would recommend.
Jason, 5 months ago
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Jonathan Tung Photography

4.9

Bothell, WA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Aptos, CA

No matter who you are or where you came from, everyone has a story, and stories were meant to be told. I tell stories through photography. Weddings are incredibly meaningful and intimate. I’m not just someone with a camera who shows up and takes pictures. I believe in truly connecting and engaging with my clients so I can best understand how I can tell their story. With a bright, clean, and vibrant photography style, I help bring my client’s vision to life through beautiful photos that can be cherished forever.

Jonathan took our engagement photos and they are the most stunning photos we have! Jon does a great job with making the session run efficiently to get as many amazing photos as possible! We can’t wait for him to take our wedding photos so we can write another review about how incredible he is! I highly recommend Jonathan to anyone looking for a photographer!
Maxine and M., 5 months ago
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Russ Levi Photography

5.0

Petaluma, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I am an irreverent guy who just so happens to create beautiful-rich-vibrant-uniquely-authentic wedding photography in and around the Bay Area, all over California and anywhere there’s beautiful light.

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First of all, our photos are amazing. They are AMAZING. I keep looking at them over and over again, and I keep finding new moments from my wedding to appreciate. Thank you Russ for creating these beautiful lasting memories for our family. Second of all: it was *GREAT* to work with Russ. We booked Russ months before Coronavirus, and during the months when we were reshaping our wedding plans, Russ was adaptable, reliable, and supportive. He was always prompt to get on the phone and to hear what we were thinking and what we wanted. We ended up having a minimony - a smaller version of our original wedding plan - and Russ was right there to make our day feel extra special and to highlight the best moments. He understood our vision even better than we did - the pictures attest to that, since he was able to capture the best moments with exactly the focus we'd want to see! All the while, he stayed out of our way, and yet somehow didn't miss a thing. Finally, I just want to say that Russ is a happy person to be around -- and his general uplifting mood is well matched to the spirit of a wedding day. I didn't know how much it would matter to have a happy person be our wedding photographer, but Russ' whole demeanor was a definite definite definite boon!
Zoe, 4 years ago
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Image In Love Photography

5.0

Oceanside, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I'm in love with taking photos and I spend all of my time working on fine-tuning my photography but also getting deeper than just taking photos. I am taking photos with the purpose now more than ever. Its been my years of experience that has helped me develop my photography into art and not just a picture taker. From the moment I meet my clients, I want to know as much as I can. Getting closer to a client really transcends into the photographs I am taking of them and their special day.

As (fellow) event professionals, we’re constantly working with a wide range of photographers. I would classify very few of them as actual artists / masters of their craft… Imagine In Love on the other hard, exemplify these traits in spades! Toby and Lauren are super creative, innovative and yet absolutely own the (rare) gifts of classic a photographer’s “eye”. Beyond that, they are always fun, easy-going and a genuine pleasure to work with. Without a doubt our top most recommendation!
Frank Pompeo, a month ago
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Bellocq Weddings

5.0

New Orleans, LA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,495
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Are you frustrated with combing through page after page of the same old cliche'd wedding photos? Looking for something classic and timeless but with a bit of an edge? We got you. I've been creating wedding day memories for over a decade now. New Orleans. Chicago. Minneapolis. The PNW. NYC. We travel all over this country, and even internationally, when the right opportunity presents itself, documenting love stories for our amazing couples. Our goal with each new wedding, is not to be just good or “good enough”--the goal is to be world-class, one of the top wedding photography teams in the world. Each couple helps us accomplish this.

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Quality: Jay was excellent. He captured so many great moments, great candids. Anything he lined up took a beautifully natural, but edgy look. He's great at this and it shows in his work and the way he makes his subjects feel comfortable and confident during the shoot. Responsiveness: he responded to all of our inquiries immediately, the weeks and months leading up to the wedding, until the day of, always communicating. Then kept us posted on the status of the photos after... which, by the way, were done within TWO WEEKS of the wedding. He even sent us some sneak peeks a few days after so we could share on social media. Professionalism: we contacted Jay to do a boudoir shoot prior to the wedding, which is always odd and a bit nerve-wracking bringing a stranger into such a personal setting, but he was professional to the extreme, great coaching, made us laugh and feel comfortable and had us looking our best. Value: he was with us for the entire day of the wedding, trying to catalog every moment as it happened. For the price, for his style and incredible skill, for the speed of return, for HOW MANY photos we got back (over 1,000!), his value can't be beat. Flexibility: he shot our private boudoir (indoors), pre-wedding (outdoors), wedding with friends and family, around-town reception on Halloween night - vast array of settings and styles with seamless transition. The dude is just that good. You're done shopping around.
Brandon M., 5 months ago
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Mindy Webb Photography

5.0

Roseville, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Based in Northern California, I travel between Napa/Sonoma-North Bay and the Lake Tahoe area photographing beautiful weddings. My light and airy imagery has a candid, documentary style that has been published on Zola, Rustic Wedding Chic, and other popular wedding websites. Dedicated to discovering the best love stories, I travel nationwide and also photograph couples from around the world at San Francisco City Hall. Awarded Best Wedding Photographer in Campbell, CA and Los Gatos, CA.

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Mindy went above and beyond anything we could imagine. She became part of our day, interacted with our family and friends, and made sure to capture the emotion of the day. She made myself and my bridesmaids feel comfortable and beautiful all day. She offered angles that are typically most flattering and made the whole experience feel candid!.Mindy was fun, professional, made all picture times run smoothly and was amazing with the kids in our wedding!
Ashleigh B., 4 years ago
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Bustle & Twine

5.0

Sonoma, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Bustle & Twine specializes in documentary wedding photography - telling the story of your day through all the beautiful details, unexpected surprises, and candid emotions as they unfold. We strive to capture every moment of your day while keeping a low profile. Our team is comprised of award-winning professional photojournalists and portrait photographers, and while we were founded in 2014, all of our founding members have been documenting weddings for over 10 years now.

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Lisa was amazing!! From the very first chat and through the wedding day, she was so easy to work with and was able to capturing the vibe we wanted for our photos. She blended in, and was able to capture so many special candid moments of not only us, but of our wedding guests as well. We were, of course, so eager to see the photos after the wedding. She had them edited and uploaded for our viewing so quickly. We were so happy with how they all turned out and we have loved being able to relive our special day and any of the moments we missed. We would definitely recommend Bustle and Twine!
Paige A., 3 months ago
MalikaDanae Photography

5.0

Sacramento, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Hello, I’m Malika! I am a Portrait & Wedding Photographer located in Sacramento, CA. I currently service Sacramento and the Bay Area but I am always up for an adventure. I have a deep appreciation for the beauty in life and understand how important it is to not only create memories, but to capture them. Photographs are truly timeless.

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As a venue we come across a lot of vendors. Malika has by far been the kindest, most professional and talented photographer we've had the pleasure to work with. Her expertise show cases beautiful details. She is an artist
Brenda, 3 years ago
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Natural Unions

5.0

Columbia, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Aptos, CA

We help outdoorsy lovers get married in beautiful outdoor venues provided by Mother Nature herself. Our couples have the wedding of their lifetime doing things that matter to them with their closest family and friends. We create inexpensive intimate ceremonies in expansive settings in the woods, river canyons, mountain ridges, deserts, or beaches. We give couples an opportunity to create their own ceremonies and trail-blaze their own traditions as they begin their Forever Endeavor Together. And we document it all with stunning, bold, crystal clear photographs that are a reverie both in nature and love.

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We hired Natural Unions photography for our wedding in the redwood state park near our home. They truly captured the majesty and magic of the location coupled with the love and excitement of our ceremony. We will always treasure these beautiful mementos of our wedding. Highly reccomend!
Holly H., a year ago
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Strata Weddings

5.0

Boulder, CO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Strata Weddings was born out of a deep love for storytelling and a desire to make your wedding day unforgettable. Established as a national company, we have had the privilege of documenting countless love stories from coast to coast. Our journey began with a simple belief that every love story is unique and deserves to be told with authenticity and creativity.

We booked Strata, weddings for both photo and video and we are absolutely thrilled with the results. The team was very professional on the day of the wedding. Brandon and Kayla were amazing to work with. We are absolutely beyond words with the results. If you were looking for an affordable photographer and videographer, look no further. Book them. You will not be disappointed.
Britt S., 24 days ago
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Kaitlyn Carter Photography

5.0

Louisville, KY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,150
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I am a travel photographer based out of Louisville, Kentucky. I have always been the friend with the camera admiring those around me. I am truly captivated by people simply being people, always finding beauty in human connections and the REAL. My goal is to be a calming presence, help the day run smooth, and ensure everyone in front of the camera feels COMFORTABLE. I lean toward documentary style photography emphasizing what makes your love unique.

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Kaitlyn was amazing to work with -- she captured the sweet moments of our October 2022 family wedding beautifully. Could not have asked for a better photographer to work with!
Jessica and D., a year ago
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Caz Isaiah - Cinemotion

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I'm Caz Isaiah, a New York City + Atlanta based wedding photographer, but you can find me in a different city and country every week of the year capturing unforgettable moments in time. I shoot in a cinematic and timeless style making sure to capture raw and candid moments that will make your day look feel a movie. I have over 200,000 followers on social media as well as 10 of millions of image/video views so you can be assured who you’re working with. Let’s create something captivating! Caz Cinemotion

Caz’s pictures are truly absolutely STUNNING he did for us! From start to finish he was incredibly kind and easy to work with. I felt absolutely no pressure and would recommend him to anyone as their wedding photographer. I love the cinematic and candid vibes of the photos. He was always quick to reply and take care of any questions I had. I can’t thank Caz enough for capturing once in a lifetime memories that I’ll always be able to look back on. If he’s available book him now! Thanks Caz!
Briana, 4 months ago
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TheTheodors Photography

5.0

Redlands, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Hi friends! We are Vlad and Aida, husband and wife team photographers living in SoCal. We are USA and Europe destination photographers, seekers of that natural light that makes our souls kind. For 13 years already we’ve felt truly honored to have people’s trust for considering us to photograph one of the most important days of their life! We have dedication and passion for what we do and for the people around us! We love how we are able to connect with couples who have the same approach to love and values that we share. Our couples are kind, creative, unique, love adventuring, treat other with respect and throw a wedding that feels like them!

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The Theodors were a great duo to work with. They were easy to book and to message. They are the type of people that you want to shoot any big important event of yours. They were both very friendly and soft spoken. Throughout the day, they were everywhere taking photos. I think they captured every possible moment of our wedding. They directed us perfectly to be able to capture all the beauty. Two weeks after our wedding they sent ALOT of photos as a sneak peek of what was to come. My wife and I loved every photo of our wedding that they have given us so far and are beyond excited to see the rest. Thank you Theodors for capturing the fun and excitement through your lense and allowing us to enjoy and reminisce for years to come.
Dakota & E., 4 days ago
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The Narrative by Jarrod Rigby (Photo + Video)

5.0

Venice, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Hey future newlyweds! I'm Jarrod, a wedding photographer that specializes in story telling. Tired of all the bright, overposed, cookie cutter sh*t you keep seeing? Let's create wedding images with real emotion, story, and intention to them. I know being in front of the camera can be awkward. That's why I choose not to pose couples, but instead prompt you to do something like "take off your shoes and run across the field" or " get inside the car and kiss everywhere except the lips". These prompts will help you feel comfortable and also help create candid images. Check out my website for more info :)

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Jarrod and his wife, Taylor, are truly a dream to work with! My husband and I really wanted some simple engagement photos taken, but were reluctant because we’re not totally comfortable in front of the camera and didn’t want the poses/photos to look cheesy. Taylor gave us plenty of suggestions to pose us naturally and kept us laughing which put us at ease immediately. Jarrod was such a professional and really worked every angle and background to make it look like we spent an entire day shooting. The editing was super crisp and clean and the photos came back incredibly quickly. They far exceeded our expectations and we can’t thank them enough for giving us beautiful, lasting memories from such an important time in our lives. This couple is seriously amazing - genuine, fun, and experts at what they do!! Book them!
Kelsey B., 5 months ago
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Ivy Rose Photography

5.0

Las Vegas, NV
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I'm a California and destination wedding photographer servicing all of California and wherever your love takes you. My timeless photography style is a mix of documentary and editorial curated to every couple's unique love story.

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We decided to take photos in SF on a day the weather wasn’t too kind to us. It was very cold, foggy, and windy, but that didn’t stop us from having fun. Ivy was super easy to work with, made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera, and always asked if we were okay with each pose or direction before she started taking photos. As for the pictures - they came out absolutely BEAUTIFUL. You can’t even tell the weather wasn’t on our side. Ivy captured every moment so perfectly, we LOVE every single photo!!
Aysia H., 2 years ago
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Pictures by Nicole Seaman {"Pics by Nics"}

5.0

Allentown, PA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I was introduced to the world of photography the same week I was introduced to the world! All thanks to my Dad, who was never without his camcorder or camera. Because of him, our memories growing up are preserved. Then I got my first camera + tons of film. I documented everything. When film turned into digital, that was a turning point in my life. Since then, my memories, large + small, have been organized on my computer, by year. So I can go back + revisit so many wonderful memories from my life...most which I wouldn't remember without pictures!

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My husband and I got married at the start of the pandemic. Who would’ve thought that not long after I met the man of my dreams the world would be turned on its head! But there we were, starting a new life together during an uncertain time. Our wedding plans went through many changes as you would imagine. But Nicole was understanding, and did her best to work with our requests. She seemed to be just as excited about our plans as we were. My husband and I both agreed that she was easy to reach, and she was always very pleasant whenever we did so. She actually showed up to my wedding before I did! I would positively recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer for a special event. I’m very pleased with how the pictures came out. I would like to hire her again to do some family photos.
Annecatette K., a year ago
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Velvet Love Studio

5.0

Miami, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $9,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

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

As a wedding planner, collaborating with Velvet Love Studio has been an absolute joy and a game-changer in delivering extraordinary experiences for my clients. Their professionalism, creativity, and unwavering commitment to excellence have elevated the weddings we've worked on together to new heights. Velvet Love Studio's team seamlessly integrates into the event, ensuring a harmonious and collaborative working relationship. Their adaptability and ability to capture the essence of each unique celebration make them an invaluable partner in creating seamless and visually stunning weddings. From the planning stages to the actual execution, Velvet Love Studio consistently exceeds expectations. Their understanding of the flow of events, coupled with their dedication to capturing every significant moment, ensures that the photographic narrative aligns seamlessly with the overall vision of the wedding. One of the standout qualities of Velvet Love Studio is their keen eye for detail. They not only capture the broader ambiance of the event but also focus on the intricate elements that make each wedding special. The result is a collection of images that tell a compelling and comprehensive story of the day. I am particularly impressed by their collaborative spirit. Velvet Love Studio works seamlessly with the entire wedding team, ensuring a cohesive approach to both planning and execution. Their ability to adapt to various styles and preferences while maintaining their distinctive artistic touch is truly commendable. In conclusion, Velvet Love Studio consistently delivers exceptional wedding photography experiences. I highly recommend them to any couple seeking not just photographers, but storytellers who will capture the essence of their special day with unparalleled creativity and professionalism. Collaborating with Velvet Love Studio is an investment in ensuring that every wedding is a beautifully documented masterpiece.
Plan Design Events, 4 months ago
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Juniper and Fox Photography

5.0

Whitesboro, TX
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Hey there, I'm Karli your luxury wedding and engagement photographer. I am absolutely passionate about capturing the authentic and intimate moments as your wedding day unfolds! When you look back on your photographs, I want you to relive all the emotions you experienced.

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By far one of the best photographers I have ever worked with. She delivers galleries to all vendors (so sweet of her to not put that stress on the bride to send vendors photos of the big day), she truly has an amazing eye for small details, and the perfect warm tone/rustic editing style!! Juniper truly cares about their couples and delivering the best experience. Plus shes such a fun vendor to work with!
Aleeha Artistry, 2 years ago
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Jasmine Jorges Photo

5.0

Somerville, MA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Hi, I'm Jasmine! I'm your all-in, candid obsessed photographer based in New England but really anywhere. (I love to travel!) After four years and dozens of weddings, I can safely say photography is my passion. From the planning and envisioning ideas to the day of capturing all your special moments and the in-between shots, I'll be there to support you through it all.

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Wedding DJ - I worked with Jasmine and her assistant and she was a kind, professional vendor to work with. Was patient with couple and big wedding party, and seemed to work well during reception and in the crowed taking fun photos during dancing.
Veronica Robinson, a year ago
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Sean Wash Photo

5.0

San Jose, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Hi there! You're probably curious about the face behind the lens. I'm Sean, a dedicated visual storyteller, passionate about creating compelling narratives through photography. I'm a formally trained artist, with a degree in the Media Arts and have several years of experience as a photographer, videographer, and animator. Prior to doing photography full-time, I worked in STEM Education. I relish the opportunity to create stunning images and connect with amazing people, whether it's a wedding, an event, or a portrait session. I'm as passionate about getting to know the people I work with as I am about capturing their special moments.

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I am usually very camera shy but Sean made our Engagement photo shoot so fun and easy. He was extremely professional and I am soooo beyond amazed with the outcome of the photos. Sean was present during our proposal and I did not even notice him there! He captured this special moment for us and we now have beautiful photos forever. Looking back at the photos is like reliving the joy in that moment.
Valerie H., 7 months ago
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Stephanie Pardo Photography

5.0

Walnut Creek, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Originally from Colombia, I now call California home! At an early I began to take an interest in capturing the world as I saw it, as I followed my passion in photography it has taken me all around the world. I knew this passion was more than a hobby, so I pursued a degree in production photography and after graduating I decided that it was time for me to start fresh here in the United States. Upon moving here I immediately became captivated by helping others capture their most wonderful memories, especially during what might be one of the most important moments in their lives- their wedding!

Stephanie took photos of the food and drinks at my fresh seafood restaurant for promotional material, she was able to highlight our food and unique dine-in a way that was captivating and real.
Bag o’ Crab , 4 months ago
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Sunbeam Studio Photography

5.0

Denver, CO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Hi there! My name is Kelsey and I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a Colorado-based wedding and elopement photographer, and I shoot everywhere from Europe to locally in Denver! My favorite thing about photography is capturing the candid “in-between” moments, real emotions, and when people bring their dogs to their shoots. I work with my clients to create memories that last beyond their wedding day, and deliver photos that capture the fun, romantic and timeless moments so you can re-live them for years to come.

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Kelsey gifted us a truly wonderful wedding day experience the moment she arrived at the venue. She was kind, professional, lively, and made us forget that a 'stranger' was creating some of our most treasured memories. Kelsey was so easy to connect with and made the entire experience a fun and beautiful part of our special day that as a result produced our incredible, moment capturing photos. We are forever grateful for having Kelsey be our photographer, and would highly, highly recommend to any friend or family member.
Nicole W., 9 months ago
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Black Hat Studio

5.0

San Diego, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,900
  • Serves Aptos, CA

We started off as a duo of quirky plastic artists who wanted to try something new - capturing weddings in a unique way that combined truthfulness and creativity. Fast forward 15 years and many, many amazing weddings later, and we're still just as nervous and excited before each event as we were on day one. I guess it means we still care! We believe your wedding photos should be a true reflection of your special day - capturing all the laughter, tears, love and joy in a way that takes you back to that exact moment. Making you relive the excitement, nervousness, happiness and warm fuzzy feelings of your wedding day.

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We were completely satisfied with BlackHat, definitely it was the best decision ever. We loved his work throughout our wedding day, and he has a cool vibe and got beautiful shots. We have the best memories of our wedding thanks to him, and now we have continued working with him at both our kids baptisms.
Mary+Jorge, 3 years ago
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MCP - (Mariela Campbell Photography)

5.0

Riverside, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I'm Mariela, a traveling Wedding and Elopement Photographer. I live in Riverside, California, and have traveled and explored since pursuing my photographic journey for over fifteen years. I am intentional and detail-oriented with my work, as much as I am carefree, easygoing, and fun with my couples. I balance my organic approach to photos journalistically and capture the details editorially. Your imagery will be filled with emotions and captured moments to last your lifetime. "I am a MISSION INN Preferred Vendor." LGBTQ Friendly

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Mariela Campbell is the best! She has incredible vision, is super easy to work with and makes everyone she photographs feel like a million bucks! She is professional, organized and amazingly creative. I cannot recommend her highly enough!
Julia Saterlee, 3 years ago
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Visuals by J. McKenzie

5.0

Upper Marlboro, MD
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

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

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I initially had first hand experience with Jamaal's work while being in a good friend's wedding last year. A this wedding Jamaal was great. He paid attention to detail, was prompt and on time, didn't need to be told to capture certain moments, etc. When it came time for my big day, I knew I had the perfect person in mind. My wife and I decided to go the conservative route and have a small wedding w/ reception dinner at a restaurant. However, based on our wedding photo sneak peaks that Jamaal provided after; you would think it was a bigger wedding that what it actually was! Which is exactly what we wanted. He captured every moment perfect. My wife and I are happy to have worked with J. and hope to use him in the future for whatever occasion we have coming up next! Thank you again J!
Brandon G., 2 years ago
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Yosemite's Golden Photography

5.0

Sacramento, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I'm known for creating experiences that are fun, laid back, and authentic. I have an immense love for adventure and an eye for capturing raw, organic, in-the-moment feelings for families, small weddings, elopements, boudoir, and adventurous couples. I know I am not for everyone but if you find that I don't meet who you are seeking, I don't take offense. It's completely understandable. I wouldn't mind pointing you in the right direction either 😊 .

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I would absolutely in a heartbeat recommend Brey for any event. I have worked with her many times and she is so professional and fun! Do yourself a favor and hire her for your event!
Erin Smith, 2 years ago
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Adventure Pact

5.0

Las Vegas, NV
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Hi I’m Kayla You photographer, planner, confidant, and hype girl I get so much joy helping you be in the moment, living along side your adventure-companion-for-life. Crafting unforgettable experiences so you only have to focus on well, you, is what sets my soul on fire. Im an avid climber, mountaineer, snowboarder, backpacker, cowboy coffee connoisseur, dog mom and mildly off-key carpool karaoke host. The AP team offers traditional wedding coverage, boutique microwedddings & ultra adventurous elopements in the USA, Peru, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica, Bolivia, Colombia and Guatemala

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Kayla was absolutely incredible to work with! She made everything so easy—even with me traveling across the country. Not only was it a joy to work with her, it was amazing to watch her at her craft. She is truly so talented and I look forward to working with her more in the near future!
Maggie Ann Marie Artistry, 7 months ago
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AJ Photography-NV

5.0

Gardnerville, NV
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I'm AJ, a wedding photographer based in South Lake Tahoe, CA Your wedding will be beautiful, unique, and full of joy, I believe your pictures should be too. Your day, and everything that made it so special, deserves to be remembered! But that's not my only goal - I want you to feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to be able to enjoy your entire wedding experience. Live in the moment, I'll be there to capture it.

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Armando is an absolutely amazing photographer which we already knew after our engagement photo shoot that was included in our wedding photo package. However, once we received our wedding photos, we were absolutely blown away! Not only did he take absolutely breathtaking portraits and capture big moments throughout the day, but he caught a lot of sweet little moments of our guests. After sharing the gallery with some of our family and friends, many of them commented “ I can’t believe your photographer caught this moment of my sons, dad, mom, etc”. We are completely able to re-live our day with his photos. I don’t even understand how he was able to do it, but he also put together an 11 minute highlight video capturing our vows, big moments and many more little moments throughout the day! I was balling while watching it! Also, really important to us was Armando was extremely responsive throughout the entire wedding planning process and even came to our 30 days out venue walk through to make sure we were on the same page. Armando is an extremely talented photographer and you’d be lucky to book him for your wedding day!
Ashley S., 7 months ago
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Natural Images Photo Video

5.0

Foley, AL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Aptos, CA

In business since 1992, Natural Images Photo Video provides a very unique photography and videography package specifically tailored to wedding couples. Our most popular package is our 'combo' All-Inclusive Photography and Videography Package.

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I highly recommend Natural Images. They did amazing work, extremely professional and high quality photos. We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding photographer and videographer!
Bryce and T., a year ago
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Halley Vernon Photography

5.0

El Cajon, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Hi I'm Halley I’m a couples, wedding, and elopement photographer based in San Diego, Big Sur, and Seattle, but I’m ready to follow you anywhere! I was born and raised in the PNW, I’m 28 years old, I have a husband and 2 puppies who I love with my whole heart. I’m an extroverted introvert who loves all-night brewery hangs just as much as home game nights, and my love languages are words of affirmation and sushi.

Halley Vernon has been one of favorite photographers to work with. From the beginning Halley was super informative and considerate to make sure I was well prepared for the wedding we were both going to be working. Super professional yet very intentional. When it came to the wedding day, Halley was on top of it. Making sure we stayed on schedule and capturing every detail they requested. Not only that but Halley really pushed my creativity to capture photos in different angles that I wouldn't have ever thought about. I highly recommend Halley for your big day!
The Filming Israel, 2 years ago
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Leah Marie Photography + Stationery

5.0

Cary, NC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Aptos, CA

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

Leah was the photographer for our wedding and captured the love my husband and I shared for each other. I did not have to worry that there was a step in the process she would miss - she was on top of everything! She is very detailed and artistic, which makes for creative shots, and one-of-a-kind candid moments. I continue to get compliments of our photos. Thank you, Leah, for bringing warmth to our winter wedding.
Noelle + C., 3 years ago
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Jos & Tree

5.0

Portland, OR
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Aptos, CA

We are a husband and wife team based in Portland, Or and travel worldwide (we love travel) to capture our couples stories, and capturing the best imagery we can!. We specialize in creative moment driven wedding & lifestyle photography. We are committed to telling our couples stories and supporting them in ways that allow them to be free of stress and to be in the moment.

Awarded Best of Zola
Hiring Jos & Tree was the best decision we made for our wedding! Being a wedding photographer myself, this was at the top of my list to document all of those special memories from the day. Not only were they the photographers, they also became friends and were so easy to have with us the entire weekend. The photographs are beyond beautiful and we will treasure them forever!
Laura & G., 3 years ago
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Elmwood Images

5.0

Modesto, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Elmwood Images specializes in creating a comfortable photography experience that allows each couple’s natural chemistry to shine. With her laid-back demeanor and simple direction, owner and photographer Tessa loves encouraging her clients to explore beyond their comfort zones. Inspired by your unique and quirky personalities, Tessa will deliver beautiful photos that capture your mesmerizing bond in captivating style. With a taste for unscripted moments, Tessa is devoted to making other people happy doing what she loves to do so well.

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Elmwood and Tessa did our wedding photography in South Lake Tahoe and was great to work with. She did a wonderful job in capturing so many of our special moments and also being efficient with our time in between the ceremony and reception. She was so kind to hang a little longer than we booked her for as she was getting so many fun shots. Thank you for helping make our day so special, Tessa! Would highly recommend to anyone!
Brian F., 2 years ago
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Next Exit Photography

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Aptos, 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!!

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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, a year ago
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Natalie N Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Hey there! I'm Natalie, a San Francisco based elopement and wedding photographer for couples who want a stress-free wedding celebration. I believe weddings should be focused on you and your partner having a great time. It's your wedding day, you should be enjoying it!

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Natalie was so sweet and easy to work with - not to mention she loves dogs, and our nervous pooch fell in love with her. Natalie is really organized and helped us finalize a timeline which made our day smooth. She fixed boutonnieres, managed our massive family photo, and even drove my husband and I from our ceremony to the reception. Having our engagement session with her also prepped us a little for what to expect. She gave us direction, and made us feel more at ease. Our ceremony was at Old Mill Park, and our couple photos in the redwoods were dreamy. She has a great eye, and the photos really were magical and timeless, with just the right amount of moodiness. She brought along a 2nd photographer, and they both caught really fun candid moments of our family and friends. She also had our photos back to us so quickly. Natalie was just super thoughtful, warm, and flexible. I can't recommend her enough. Thank you, thank you, Natalie! <3
Donna and J., 4 years ago
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Tida Svy Photography

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Aptos, 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., 4 years ago
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Becky G Studios

5.0

Seattle, WA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

California native, PNW resident, coffee drinker, dog scritcher, friend, forward-thinker, designer. I hate having my photo taken (go figure), my dog Boone makes me laugh every day, and I thrive off of honest, intentional conversations. I’ve worked as a photographer for over 8 years and I know that half the job is connecting with people and offering them an experience, not just a gallery. I believe you have to feel comfortable with the person behind the camera before you can let go and fully be yourself in front of it.

Becky has shot photos of every single important event in my adult life and we are always SO happy with the result! She is amazing at what she does, from my wedding to baby shower to maternity photos to family photos with a 1 year old! Her photos are flawless and edited beautifully. She brings out the best in everyone when she shoots and makes you feel so comfortable. We recently had to move out of state and had to go to another local photographer and it was a nightmare, for the first time we didn’t get to shoot with Becky and we missed you terribly! Consider yourself lucky if you can ever shoot with Becky G!
Emmi and N., 3 years ago
Two One Photography

5.0

Denver, CO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Two One Photography is a wedding, engagement, lifestyle and commercial photographer located in Denver, CO. Our goal is to capture your story in photographs. We are a team of professional wedding photographers who have over a decade of experience capturing natural emotions and candid moments during important milestones like a couple’s wedding. With unique styles and warm approachable personalities, everyone in the team makes clients feel comfortable in front of the camera so that every session is fun and memorable.

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Casey was absolutely amazing! Not only are all of our pictures stunning, but her customer service was unparalleled. She was so helpful fro the time we did engagement photos through all the wedding planning and day of activities. She made sure the day was perfect and that we got all the photos we wanted and more!
Leeann S., a year ago
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Fitz Carlile Photography

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Aptos, 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.

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Love working with Fitz! Super talented guy, fun to work and provides an amazing client experience.
Robert, 4 years ago
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Valley Images Photography

5.0

Acampo, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I have been photographing couples for nearly 10 years and have loved every minute of it. I have enjoyed following them through engagement, wedding, maternity and now family sessions. I have even become life long friends with some of them. I am a mother of 3 and have always loved art, and once I picked up my camera and found a way to tell others love stories, I knew I found what I was supposed to do.

Michelle is always my go to when my clients need a photographer! She is great to work with, easy going and produces amazing photos! She is also my number 1 pick for my family photos!! You will not regret choosing Michelle at Valley Images Photography!!
Shari Wise, 4 years ago
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Rock&Love Weddings

5.0

Brooklyn, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

WE'RE MARIA AND RICARDO, WE ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE AND THE HEART BEHIND THE PICTURES. WE ARE BASED IN NYC AND TAKE WEDDING COMISSIONS ALL AROUND THE US AND ABROAD BUT WE ARE ORIGINALLY FROM SPAIN AND PUERTO RICO MARIA IS YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER, ALL THE IMAGES ARE TAKEN AND EDITED BY HER. RICARDO IS YOUR VIDEOGRAPHER AND RUNS THE BUSINESS AND MAKES SURE EVERYTHING GOES AS IT SHOULD. THERE IS A LOT GOING ON BEHIND THE SCENES.OUR PHOTOGRAPHY IS BOLD & CREATIVE, AIMING TO TELL STORIES AND DOCUMENT THE REAL MOMENTS. WE ARE MORE THAN HAPPY TO SHOOT A FEW FORMALS AND WE ALWAYS LOOK FORWARD TO THE BRIDE AND GROOM SESSIONS.

Our experience with the lovely couple at Captured Group was nothing less than spectacular. They make the shoots effortless and seamless. Their overall aura and vibe is one of respect, professionalism, great communication and amazing skills. We could not have chosen someone better to take over our wedding picture. Can’t thank them enough and can’t recommend them enough either! We have beautiful memories to look back at thanks to Captured Group. Thank you thank you!!
Amanda, 3 years ago
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Jazmín Solano Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Aptos, 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. 

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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., 6 months ago
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The Bomani's

5.0

Ventura, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

A husband and wife photography team. We love going on adventures, whether it's a rock-climbing trip, surfing, or just trying a new take out place. We also love cute puppies and, of course, photography. We started our wedding photography business in 2019 when moving back to California after several years living in Sweden. Since then we have photographed many amazing couples! We can't wait to meet you and hear about your story!

Quanti took his time to find every perfect shot. He made us feel comfortable ,light, and easy. He was able to find an area away from the Halloween crowd to get a more intimate feel for our wedding photos. Thank you Quanti! We appreciate all your time and effort for both days you had with us.
Noemi A., 2 years ago
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Mariah R. Photography & Film

5.0

Minot, ND
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Light and bright, timeless photographs and videos for weddings and couples. ND, New England & CA based, available for travel. I describe myself as kind of Type A, kind of Type B. When it comes to photographing your wedding, I take a mixed approach of being a "fly on the wall" and guiding when appropriate. Lots of times my couples see their galleries and noticed things they had no clue even happened during the day. Candids and true documentary style photographs are what I strive to provide, as well as traditional photographs and poses.

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Mariah, with Mariah R. Photography and Film, was so amazing and made me feel like a true princess/queen on my wedding day. Prior to the wedding day, she communicated openly with me about everything and made sure I was ready to go. She provided me with example timelines to help plan my day which was extremely helpful!!! Before heading to my location, she had messaged me and asked if I needed anything before she arrived. Once Mariah had gotten there, she calmed my nerves, reassured me when my anxiety was heightened during the chaos, and communicated with me about every thing I needed. She captured my day perfectly. She was my number one supporter through the whole day! I just can’t boast about her enough. I highly highly HIGHLY recommend her to capture your special moments. You seriously won’t regret it.
Bailee E., 8 months ago
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Liz Koston Photography

5.0

Folsom, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Northern California adventurous wedding and elopement photographer capturing your one of a kind love story and unforgettable experience. I love meeting couples, hearing about their love story, and being able to help them bring out their love in front of the camera in a natural way. From the little glances to the tender touches, I live for the small moments that make relationships truly unique. It’s all about the connection between you and your #1 person. I’m here to create an everlasting experience for my couples. One that you can relive through your photos for a lifetime.

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Liz Koston Photography, is my favorite photog! She does an amazing job styling and staging her shoots. She sees the little things and since working with her on a wedding I have hired her to do 3+ session for my business. Her photos and edits are always on point . She does an amazing job of communicating anything I'm missing and has made marketing for my business easy as can be! I recommend her to all of my clients!
Leslie Lyon, 4 years ago
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Whimsical Elopements

5.0

Redmond, OR
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Hello! We are Rae and Travis, born and raised in Oregon, we have a deep passion for love and landscape. Our personal style is journalistic documentary photography, where we can create whimsical photos that in 50 years time you will look back upon and remember the romance of the day. We offer wedding photography from small elopements to destination weddings. Whether your wedding takes place at a Tahoe destination, Central Oregon, Seattle, anywhere in The Pacific Northwest or beyond we will capture your dream wedding. 

Super excited to see photos from our big day - Rachel was great she understood what I was looking for in photos and so much more! They were great and so kind to our children - as well as super helpful throughout the entire evening. Great service! ️
Kass S., a year ago
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Veronica Padron Photography

5.0

Portland, OR
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Hi, I'm Veronica, a wedding and adventure elopement photographer who's lucky enough to have documented important moments like your wedding day for the past three years. Before going full-time into this business last year, I was in a totally different field for my day job! I have a BS in Aerospace Engineering from MIT and worked as a systems engineer at Boeing until I quit to put all my time and energy into my true passion - this biz! I love using my creative and technical skills to pause the perfect moments to capture all the emotions, warmth, color, and movement that will bring back that memory in the years to come!

Veronica was fantastic to work with. She was highly communicative throughout the process and on the day of was SO much fun!
Donna H., 7 months ago
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C Wagner Photography & Design LLC

5.0

Oakland, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

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

Cherlyn is a dream. A friend of ours recommended her to us for our engagement photos and I swear she has some inside scoop with the sun because the lighting was insane (in a good way). She literally managed to find every single shimmer the golden hour had to offer. My husband (never gets old) and I pulled together a somewhat last minute ceremony and reached out equally last minute to see if she was available, and thankfully she was. Our ceremony was followed by dinner and drinks at two separate locations hours apart - so we had super low expectations for capturing the whole day. Cherlyn not only came to each location, she helped with set up, and did her thing making sure every special moment was photographed. She's personable, thoughtful and will go out of her way to make you and your partner feel comfortable. For us she felt like an extension of our community and a new friend. If you're in the SF Bay Area, look no further. You won't be disappointed.
Shannon, 3 months ago
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Melissa Atle

5.0

Santa Rosa, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Aptos, CA

After 10 years and over 200 weddings, I know how to fold into a large group of people, how to be there and make it feel like I'm not. I've been documenting weddings for nearly a decade and I love it even more now than when I started. My work is candid, emotional, and comfortable. I love to infuse editorial and documentary moments into my galleries, but mostly I just love to be able to photograph moments as they unfold.

It’s been a year since our wedding and I still look at the photos Melissa captured of us on a daily basis. When we were going through the painstaking process of planning and budgeting for our wedding, photos were at the top of my list in terms of their importance. Enter Melissa—we met a year and a half before our wedding day when she took our engagement photos and it was basically love at first sight. We felt so incredibly comfortable with her almost immediately and by the end of our session, we were bantering and joking around like old friends. Flash forward to our wedding day—not only did Melissa take gorgeous photos of our ceremony, first look, reception, etc, but she was a support system and that is something that is truly invaluable on one of the biggest days of your life. I can’t recommend her more.
Jessie + M., 4 years ago
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Ozan Ulucan Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I am a professional wedding photographer, dedicated to capturing the beauty and emotion of your special day. I offer a variety of packages to fit any budget, and work closely with couples to understand their unique vision. I use a blend of film and digital photography for a timeless and romantic look. I understand that every wedding is unique and that each couple has their own personal style. That's why I take the time to get to know you and your partner. I am passionate about my work and committed to providing the highest level of service. Contact me for a consultation and let's create beautiful memories together.

Ozan was a great photographer. He handled us with care and took his time giving us directions. He captured beautiful photos of us !!
Faz & O., 2 years ago
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Keith MacDonald Photography

5.0

Burlington, VT
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Aptos, CA

When you’re building the dream team for your wedding day, we can be entrusted with your vision. We recognize that we’re tasked with a major responsibility: preserving the spirit of your day. We are aesthetic driven, inspired by nature and design, and obsessed with creating a brilliant collection of photographs that reflect your unique style. Our work is done best when you have the freedom to immerse yourself in the experience of your day. Let us give you that peace of mind.

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Keith shot our wedding in early November and we could not be more thrilled with how our photos turned out! He was awesome through every step of the process - communicative, helpful, thoughtful. We were nervous about photos since neither of us loves having our photo taken. Keith was great in making us less nervous and not forcing us into any photos that felt strange. Most importantly, he truly captured the emotions we felt that day and the joy we felt in the room during our ceremony and reception. Our guests cannot stop commenting on how great the photos came out. Highly recommend working with him if you have the opportunity - you won't be disappointed!
Katherine Mary M., 3 years ago
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Yakim Photography LLC

5.0

Fresno, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I am a wedding photographer based in Fresno, CA. I strive to capture memories that will last a lifetime. My goal is for you to relieve your wedding every time you look at your photos. I want you to experience the love and happiness when looking back at your photos.

Yakim did amazing capturing my engagement and wedding! He was very professional, helpful, and accommodating. The photos turned out beautiful! He was also able to help us hire a videographer. Everyone loved the photos and video of my wedding day! I will definitely keep him in mind for any future photoshoots & would highly recommend him for your special day!
Mariana, 4 months ago
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Wander Out West | Photo + Video

5.0

Castle Rock, CO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Aptos, 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!

Working with Wander Out West was an absolute dream from start to finish. Our photos and video are like something straight out of a magazine and were exactly what we asked for in every way. We could not be more happy with the results
Sadia G., 15 days ago
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Rdreamshot Photography

5.0

San Mateo, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Aptos, CA

The moment that is about to happen is one that deserves to be documented with care, precision, and the direction of an artist. I love working with families and couples, but I’m especially excited by those who put creativity & thought into planning their day or event. I love the art in photography and videography but equally enjoy the experiences and relationships I build with my clients.

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Rich is not only professional and highly educated in the photography field, but he is very detailed with his work and takes the most incredible photos. He’s definitely one of our favorite vendors to work with. 10/10 recommend Rich!
Patricia, a year ago
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Sienna Plus Josh

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Aptos, 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.

Sienna and Josh were so helpful with our elopement. They went above and beyond to make the event as fun and easy going as possible. Their suggestions for locations and floral arrangements were perfect! They really helped our elopement plans take shape and made us feel comfortable so we could each our special day to the fullest! They took the time to get to know us and take unique photos that captured the day perfectly. We were very happy with the final result and impressed with the amount of dedication and kindness that they showed to us.
Andrew N., 2 years ago
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Snap Avenue Photography

5.0

Media, PA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I'm Krista the face behind the camera at Snap Avenue Photography. I spent almost a decade living in New York City where I turned my lifelong hobby of photography into a career. Note: Currently based in the SF Bay Area but moving to Philadelphia in 2022. Booking both east and west coast weddings for 2022-2023 I am always willing to travel!

We hired Krista for our engagement photos and we are so happy with our decision. I am notoriously awkward in photos and she made me feel so comfortable and put all my nerves at ease. My husband and I did not know what location to chose and Krista was able to help us pick the perfect spot which ended being a local park. The park she guided us towards choosing means a lot to us as a couple making these pictures even more special. She definitely has the ability to make what we thought was an unassuming park the perfect backdrop with her artistic eye. She also took beautiful pictures of my ring which I didn’t expect but am so happy I have now. She was extremely professional throughout the shoot. Picking a photographer is such a hard choice because this is what will be hanging on your walls for the rest of your life and we couldn’t be happier that we went with Krista! I do not ever hesitate to recommend her. 
Samantha S., 4 years ago
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Brianna Noelle Photography

5.0

Tracy, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Aptos, 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, 10 months ago
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Northend Photography

5.0

Palm Springs, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Aptos, CA

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 met Alyssa through her instagram contest and have been so close ever since! She has documented such important parts of our lives in such a short time. Our engagement photos came out better than I envisioned and our elopement was magical! For our elopement, we did her elopement packaged she offered, and everyone she worked with made our day even more special. Alyssa has always answered any and all questions concerns in a timely and professional matter. Hire Northend Photography, they capture moments you didn’t even know existed and you won’t regret meeting them!
Cam + G., 2 years ago
Alice Tran Photography

5.0

Alexandria, VA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I am so Happy you are here! My name is Alice and I am a portrait and wedding photographer based in Northern Virginia - Maryland - Washington D.C. areas. To me, it has been a privilege to be able to connect with everyone that I had a chance to photograph. My goal is to capture those raw, honest, and authentic emotions so that twenty years from now, you can look back on these photos and still remember exactly how that moment felt. I hope we share the same goal and that I am the photographer you are looking for.

Hiring Alice as our wedding photographer was one of our best planning decisions we made! From our first call with her we knew she fit our personalities so well and would capture the emotions and colors of a traditional Indian wedding better than anyone else could. She was by my side every step of the way on the wedding day and truly made the day brighter with her smile and capturing my quirky personality! I cannot wait to work with her again.
Karishma T., a month ago
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Nightingale Photography

5.0

Oakland, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Aptos, CA

Hi, I'm Christina Hernandez, and I am passionate about emotional, documentary photography. After working 15 years as a staff photojournalist at the San Francisco Chronicle, I've taken my years of experience to create rich, memorable images for my couples. My goal is to create a photo gallery that tells YOUR story. You are unique and your images should be, too. I cry at weddings. I can't help it! I get emotionally invested and I won't apologize for it. It allows me to get into the zone where I am completely immersed in the moment and I strive to make images that reflect that. I love being inspired by new locations, and I go with the flow.

Awarded Best of Zola
I love working with Christina from Nightingale! She is fun, knowledgeable, very understanding of ones vision and overall talented. I highly recommend her!
Diana Dorsey, 4 years ago
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Ruth Sweetman Photography

5.0

Ventura, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Aptos, CA

I'm an adventurous human living by the beach in Ventura, CA. I've dabbled in all sorts of photography and artistic mediums. I love shooting in all sorts of locations and exploring to find those beautiful unique spots. I can be on the quieter side and won't be all up in your space, but will still guide you along the way to create those beautiful memorable moments.

Awarded Best of Zola
I've worked with Ruth a number of times in different capacities. She has always done beautiful artful photography, been responsible and organized, and been kind and fun to work with. I highly recommend her!
Dyana Zweng, 4 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Aptos, CA

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

A Aptos, CA wedding photographer ranges from $400 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?

95% of photographers in Aptos, 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 Aptos, 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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