Wedding Photographers in Big Sur, CA

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Love Knot Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Hi, I’m Isaac. In my world, light is everything. The cool ambient hues at dawn, hinting at what the day may bring. Golden sun rays catching particles through a tree as friends gathers to celebrate. A Cotton candy sunset peppered by patio string-lights as a DJ plays my favorite song. We all have timeless memories logged in our minds. For me, they are based in a language of light. As a wedding photographer, this deep connection to special lighting helps me produce dynamic visual stories of romance, personality and beauty.

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Isaac and his team were incredible to work with. He came highly recommended from a friend of ours who got married a few years ago and we were really pleased to be introduced. After seeing his work, we were sure we wanted to work with him. The wedding was in San Francisco and it was a real pleasure to have Isaac there on our day, and the photos look amazing. There are so many fun and gorgeous moments captured, we are very thankful for the skilled photos. The lighting is phenomenal.
Michelle, a year ago
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Photosfarm

5.0

Cupertino, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Big Sur, 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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Hok is a great photographer! He is truly passionate about photography, and he is a joy to be around. I think he really helps to bring out the best in people and captures some amazing shots. We first used him for our engagement pictures, then wedding pictures, and we were so impressed, we recently hired him for our baby announcement pictures. He's definitely open to suggestions too. We had some ideas for themes and angles and locations and he's always willing to go for it. Hok is great! I highly recommend him! He was always on time and always very dependable. I think he goes above and beyond, not just technically, but with his artistic interpretation of moments. As an example, I learned later that he had spent a lot of extra time editing a picture to add more bubbles to it in order to capture one of our moments. His editing abilities are also great. I think he just does a lot of extra details that you wouldn't find from someone competing in his price range. My maid of honor recently had a wedding and she chose a different photographer who had absolutely terrible photos compared to Hok's. Hok is amazing! Good luck with your event! Hok will be a great choice, you won't regret it!
Hellen + M., 2 years ago
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GarciaPics.com

5.0

Milpitas, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,425
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Capturing moments that last a lifetime is not just a passion for me—it's a commitment. Hi! I am Carlos Garcia, your dedicated wedding photographer, and I am here to turn your special day into a visual masterpiece. Photography is not just a job for me; it's a privilege to be part of your joyous celebration and I take pride in creating a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere, ensuring that you and your loved ones can be yourselves in front of the camera. My goal is to capture the genuine emotions, candid smiles, and heartwarming moments that make your wedding day truly unforgettable.

Carlos is easy to work with, professional and knowledgeable with all settings.
Four Forty Four Events, a year ago
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Sarah Peterson Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,888
  • Serves Big Sur, 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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Working with Sarah was enjoyable and easy! As someone who usually does not like taking photos, Sarah made the process easy and comfortable. She got all the shots we had discussed in advance and captured every special moment. Her rustic editing style was exactly what I was looking for and really highlighted our flowers, centerpieces, and color scheme. Can't recommend Sarah enough!
Gianna & C., 3 years ago
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Deanna Delgado Photography

5.0

Aptos, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,950

Photography had always been a love of mine but in 2020 I decided to quit my 9-5 job and start this full-time adventure! I am now a full-time wedding & lifestyle photographer & love every minute of it. Capturing special moments & delivering quality photos to clients is extremely rewarding, and I genuinely enjoy it. I currently live in Aptos but I also serve the surrounding areas of the Monterey Bay region and I am ready to travel wherever needed.

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Very good at taking photots pictures look absolutely beautiful!
Tatianna, a year ago
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Destinations with Dana

5.0

Monterey, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,900

As a wedding photographer, my connection to my couples is more important to me than anything else. Serving couples getting married in dreamy wedding locations, whether it’s a vineyard in Carmel Valley or a beach wedding in Monterey, fills my heart with so much joy. It’s always a thrill to return to venues I love, but with nearly 100 weddings in my portfolio, it still surprises me how different each and every wedding day truly is. The menu you choose, the music you dance to, the color palette that inspires you - it all comes together on your wedding day to tell your story.

Awarded Best of Zola
I would recommend Dana Arnold Photography to anyone in search of a photographer who is just as much the clients best friend as she is their photography. She can relate to anyone and be herself while maintaining a level of professionalism that is come to be expected with a high end photographer. She puts clients at ease, jokes and laughs and delivers amazing photographs. Highly recommended.
Brandon, 4 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!

Awarded Best of Zola
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 is absolutely amazing. I instantly felt comfortable with her when we did our engagement shoot, she’s an absolute joy to work with. She helps direct you so you feel comfortable and is so talented. I’ve received so many compliments on both my engagement and wedding photos. I can not recommend her enough, she has such an eye for photography. I am so thankful we found her because now we have these beautiful pictures to treasure forever, and we had a wonderful experience with her.
Vanessa & J., 4 years ago
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Nadeen Sparks Photography

5.0

Monterey, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,200

Wedding/ Elopement photographer based in Carmel, CA and available worldwide! I first got started in photography five years ago and have been in love with it ever since. Lover of coffee, the ocean and hiking!

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Nadeen's artistic eye, natural talent and knowledge of photography created the most magical wedding and engagement photos we ever could have asked for, completely exceeding our expectations! We worked with Nadeen for about 8 months in 2023 leading up to our September wedding in Big Sur, CA. She was kind enough to meet us in person 7 months before the wedding for engagement photos (even on a rainy/windy day in Big Sur!) which helped us get to know her and become more comfortable with what to expect for being photographed on the actual wedding day. Nadeen did a great job guiding us on how to look natural for our photos and made us feel super comfortable being photographed. On our wedding day, Nadeen was there every step of the way and captured our day beautifully. It was a pleasure to have her there and she did a great job of keeping us on track, making sure we captured all photos we wanted, and even took us on an extra special excursion to a separate location for sunset photos. From the wedding shots, to the priceless candids, stunning detail shots, and variety of natural light, flash, black and white photos, every single image was taken with thought and love and turned out beautifully. We had the best time working with and getting to know Nadeen. It felt like we were just hanging out with friends! Cannot recommend Nadeen enough for your wedding, engagement or any other event where you may be looking for a photographer!
Emily Tarvin, 8 months ago
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Picturist Photography

5.0

Aptos, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,500

My style of photography is rooted in photojournalism, influenced by the fine arts. The result is creative, clean, and crisp wedding photography that’s romantic, emotional, and lively. I transform your wedding day mementos into personalized works of art while also capturing subtle yet powerful expressions as they naturally unfold.

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I worked with Danieka a couple of years ago at a wedding and had a wonderful experience! She is organized, personable, very easy to work with, and made my job as a wedding coordinator easy. Her work is stunning and her turnaround time is impressive. I would absolutely recommend Danieka!
MaKenna Holst, 3 years ago
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Asilomar Photography

5.0

Pacific Grove, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000

Welcome! With over a decade of experience, I've had the privilege of capturing beautiful moments at weddings and events across the country. I approach each celebration with dedication, aiming to not only take photographs as they unfold in front of me, but also create an enjoyable experience for you. My photography style combines photojournalism and elegant portraiture to produce images that genuinely reflect the personal details, emotions, and uniqueness of your special occasion.

I had the pleasure of working with Catherine who is an exceptional photographer. Her discreet presence allowed the couple and their guests to enjoy the celebration without intrusion. The stunning images captured the essence of the day, showcasing genuine emotions and the love shared. Catherine's professionalism, high-quality equipment, and unique editing set her worlds apart. I highly recommend her for couples seeking a true artist to beautifully preserve the magic of their special day.
Megan Schaffer, 5 months ago
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Natasha Lozanoff Photo

5.0

Santa Cruz, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500

Hey there. My name is Natasha Lozanoff and I am a wedding photographer showcasing romance, elegance, and YOU. I do not shy away from adventure or new experiences and want to work very closely with you to create and memorialize your once in lifetime experiences. You deserve the best! I specialize in digital + film + tin types!

Natasha truly is a gem in the wedding photography world! She possesses a rare combination of professionalism, skill, and an innate ability to anticipate and meet needs before they even arise. She is able to wrangle a wedding party and direct the group through posing for portraits AND make it a fun experience for everyone. Not only that, but her calming energy is invaluable in the midst of a chaotic wedding day and she has a unique ability for keeping everyone on schedule without it feeling rushed or forced. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, Natasha is your gal!
CMG Imagery, 2 days 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., 24 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 is professional, fun, and a true artist! She has a natural Eye for photography and her style is unmatched!
Malina, 4 years ago
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CMSours Photography

5.0

Carmel, CA
  • Classic style

CMSours Photography is all about making this thang FUN! Cause getting married is a lot of work, but also exciting! You're starting your life together--celebrated by all your closest friends and fam! What a party.

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We could not have asked for a more talented and professional photographer for our Wedding in July 2021, Christina is truly wonderful! Instantly, we were drawn to Christina's vivid and colorful photos and knew that would be a perfect match for our wedding (and personalities). From our initial consultation to the day of our wedding, Christina provided us with guidance (from locations to what outfits photograph best) to ensure that we would have the best photos. We really appreciated her honesty, but also willingness to capture what was truly special to us. Her flexibility and assurance during a planning season fraught by Covid regulations always put us at ease. And lastly, our photos were simply stunning and we will treasure them forever.
Erika, 2 years 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 was lovely to work with. She had tons of ideas which made things way easier for me and less to worry about! She shot our engagement pictures on the east coast & our destination wedding in Spain. For the engagement shoot, it started to rain and turned for the worse! I figured the day was over and that was it, but Heather got creative, pulled out a fun umbrella and we had a great time!! The pictures are super fun and amazing to look back on now that we are married. The wedding pictures were just as fun-- Weddings are known to be high-stress but Heather was on top of things made life so much easier. She knew which pictures to take and when I would forget about certain group combinations with our families she would remember and get the shots! Not to mention she is just a super nice person so I felt comfortable making requests or asking for certain things. I also love the edits she did and really made the images stand out. I really can't recommend enough for every couple to book Seeking Venture for their wedding!
Christine & J., 3 years ago
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Michelle Alexandra Photography

5.0

Salinas, CA
  • Editorial style

Michelle Alexandra is a wedding and editorial photographer based in Monterey, Ca and has traveled across the US to capture some of the most beautiful love stories and fashion editorials. Michelle is passionate about creating imagery that is authentic, emotional, and timeless. With a love for fashion and editorial imagery, Michelle has become know for her unique take on wedding photography. You can see it in her compositions, her use of lighting and the way she captures her subjects. Her work has been published in magazines such as People, Marie Claire, Elle, Dare Magazine and most recently Harper's Bazaar.

There are so many things I loved about working with Michelle. She is a super easygoing person and has a calming demeanor that made us feel really comfortable when taking our photos. She was on top of her stuff; always prepared and even going above and beyond like traveling to shooting locations and showing up early to capture photos, like during our welcome pool party, that weren’t even included in our contract. She is extremely talented; her shooting and editing style is perfect in my opinion for wedding photos - soft, clean, and timeless that will never go out of style. And she is just a lovely person in general. Let her work speak louder than these words though - seriously, just check out her website or instagram photos and you will see what I mean. With both our engagement and wedding photos, we were overwhelmed with how many we loved which made choosing which to share and print so hard! That’s definitely a problem you want to have :) Thank you so so much for everything, Michelle. We loved working with you and appreciate everything you did for us more than we can ever say! These photos will be a constant reminder of the love and fun we felt throughout our engagement period and wedding. If we could get married again and start all over, we would do it without hesitation and would choose to work with you every single time.
Kelsie M., 9 months ago
Kaemmerling Photography & Video

5.0

Santa Cruz, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500

I absolutely love people, being creative and capturing/creating beauty. Weddings pull together all of my talents, skills and things I like to culminate in a truly artistic finished product. We produce a story in a polished manner that will blow you away.

Kaemmerling Photography & Video is by far the best! We wouldn't use or recommend anyone but them. Not only does John and his crew take the most amazing photos, but they make you feel so comfortable. They are extremely creative, fun and patient! We have been hiring Kaemmerling Photography for over 20 years. All their art is shown around our home. So much palent! Thank you, Kaemmerling Photography!
Dane and M., 4 years ago
Jose Nicdao Photography

5.0

Hollister, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,499

I've been in business for over five years, focusing on wedding/engagement, and portrait photography. My goal is to strengthen marriage and family ties through timeless and classic images. I also strive to make sure that the wedding-day photography experience is a stress-free and enjoyable as possible.

Very accommodating. His works get easily done. Highly recommended. Keep it up!
Z and R., 2 years ago
De Joy Photography

5.0

Santa Cruz, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,800

When I photograph your special day, I not only tell your story, but also document the love and emotions so that you can remember how it felt that day. I believe a photo should enable emotions even for those who couldn’t be there to experience it themselves, and that the style and quality are without match. I will showcase your lifestyle and love. My editing style is colorful, timeless, beautiful, and flattering. I want your heart to swell every time you go through your photos! I am so excited to capture your love in a bold way.

I have had the pleasure to work with Amber on several weddings and events. She is not only easy to work with but is very communicative and exceeds expectations. As a wedding venue/coordinator, there are times where a photographer will take over and slow things down from a timeline standpoint, but not Amber! She gets the "money shots" quickly and gets you back to your wedding to celebrate :) Oh JOY for De Joy Photography!
The Club at Pasadera, 4 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
JeLau Photography

5.0

Pacific Grove, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,500

Hi, I'm Jenn Petty. I'm a wedding photographer based in Monterey, California and I travel worldwide capturing all people's love stories. I believe in equality, representation, and being kind to everyone. I believe in promoting self-love, confidence, body-neutrality, and general badassery into each of my clients. You don't need to always love your body or the way you look because that's just not realistic. But you shouldn't let it hold you back from enjoying life because you're so amazing and so so much more than your weight

After we took our engagement photos with Jenn I knew it was a match made in heaven…. She was such a professional and made us both feel very at ease. We aren’t huge on posing for pictures for hours, but Jenn and her team made it super fun and relaxed! She gave us plenty of tips and direction on how to pose, but also allowed us to have some really genuine moments that were captured absolutely perfectly!! After working with her for our engagement session, I felt so at ease leading up to the wedding knowing she was going to capture everything I wanted (plus more!!). She truly made my wedding day run so smoothly, it wouldn’t have been nearly as relaxing and stress free if it weren’t for her. From helping with timelines, to making adjustments for a rainy morning…and stepping in literally wherever she was needed, I truly felt like she had my back! Jenn and her team (shout out JoJo and Leslie - y’all are the best!) are truly amazing and I would recommend them to anyone and everyone!!
Jessie, 6 months ago
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Nancy Fuentes Photography
Watsonville, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,400

Hi there! You’re probably here because you’re engaged (pop the champagne!) or you're looking for someone to capture timeless lifestyle portraits that you'll want to cherish forever & always. I believe having a photographer that’s fun (wait, hold my beer!) and makes the wedding day feel relaxed & stress-free is numero uno. I am the one who fluffs your dress, the one crying behind the camera while you exchange your vows, & the one saying “yasssss!” a little too often. I’ll make sure you two & your family look flawless and do whatever it takes to get your candid moments.

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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!

Tee & Rebecca Wedding Photographers
Monterey, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $6,000

We 're here to help you, tell your love story & begin your amazing marriage. Still, you’re nervous about capturing every big moment, getting that perfect blend of natural & posed photos, and connecting with a photographer who just gets you & knows how to capture your unique love language through your wedding photos. You’ve found the one you want to spend forever with. Now, you’re in the wedding planning stage and over the moon about getting married! When it comes to marriage, you can’t wait to fall in love with your spouse year after year, looking back on those unforgettable wedding photos.

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.

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.

Danielle Plymale Photography
Monterey, CA
  • Starts at $2,700

I am a lover of puppy kisses, the beginning of football season, long drives with the windows down, and the thrill of adventure to new places. I am married to my best friend whom I have known since high school; he's a sweet and athletic hunk of a man who loves his hair and somehow manages to keep it within regulations while serving in the Army. We do not have any human children, but we do have four fur babies whom we are quite frankly obsessed with and are spoiled to no end. When I am not behind the camera, you can find me spending quality time with my family, working on some random DIY project, or binge watching a new show on Netflix.

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

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.

Shannon Cronin Photography
Monterey, CA
  • Classic style

I'm endlessly optimistic, love traveling, and am always on the search for the perfect cocktail. I am very much a dog person, I try to see the good in every day, I believe that guacamole is wonderful but also that cilantro is awful (#teamsoap). I'm lighthearted and try not to take life too seriously. I strive to live a life where I work to live not live to work. I love what I do... I love the people that have been brought into my life through my camera, the lasting friendships that have formed, the wonderful places they bring me to, and the beautiful love stories I've been witness to.

Carlie Statsky
Santa Cruz, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $7,500

I'm a photographer with a background in photojournalism, but I love a good dance party, being in the presence of people in love, the smell of a brand new baby, and crazy families (especially my own) far too much, so I became what I was meant to be; a wedding and portrait photographer.

Daniel James Photography
Marina, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,900

Daniel James Photography is a Wedding Photography studio based in Monterey, California just north of Big Sur on the Central Coast of California. My images have been described as candid, emotional, timeless, and real. I love making real connections with my couples and bringing out their personalities in my portraits. My photography evokes feelings of genuine love and affection, and not some overused pose that is currently popular on Pinterest. I will create images that tell the story of your wedding day in the best way possible.

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Eivan's Photo & Video

4.9

Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Big Sur, 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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I had a great experience with Evian's and would recommend them to anyone!
Kassie, 2 years ago
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Drzazga Photo

5.0

Cleveland, OH
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Big Sur, 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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Carly & Kasey were the dream! I found them on Instagram and so glad I did. We did our engagement shoot with Carly and she did an awesome job of helping two people who have never taken professional pictures together before feel comfortable and confident. Communication throughout the planning process was excellent, very responsive and even sent out tips along the way that I found extremely helpful. The day of the wedding we all felt completely at ease. I never felt rushed or like we weren't getting enough photos. We received so many compliments from guests and even other vendors on how wonderful they were! Our sneak peek pictures of the wedding we received are amazing. I’ve looked at them a hundred times already and cannot get enough. The day is gone but I am so grateful to have such amazing pictures to look back on forever. We cannot wait for the rest!
Morgan, 3 years ago
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Sophia Osborne Photography

5.0

Ashburn, VA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Big Sur, 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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We can’t say enough amazing things about working with Sophia!! We planned our wedding in a few months and used Zola to find Sophia! We loved that she had her availability up to date and we loved her joyful editing style in her photos. We used her services for both our engagement and our wedding photos and she did an incredible job with both sessions! She was quick to respond and answered all provided us with so much information! For our engagement photos she had to couple up with a new location in a short amount of time when our first location was too busy. She came up with an amazing alternative and was so nice and professional throughout it all! She puts you at ease and makes the sessions into such a fun and safe place! We got our photos back so quickly and the quality is incredible! For our wedding she again was amazing and captured the day beautifully! She got us 65 photos within a few hours of our wedding which we were not expecting at all and just showed how much she loves her job and how incredible she is at it! We got the rest of our photos a month after our wedding which again was such fast turnaround! We recommend Sophia 1000%!
Georgina & M., a year ago
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Aladdin Films

4.9

Los Angeles, CA
  • Classic style
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Why do newlyweds choose us? 1) No tax, no hidden fees 2) No travel fees 3) You can pay with a credit card and you can make the final payment on the day of the event. And, you have an option to choose a monthly payment plan for your convenience! 4) Our company is insured and we provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI). 5) Exclusive referral program - “$100 FOR YOU, $100 FOR YOUR FRIEND” 6) You’ll get the best quality photo and video products in California from a company that can confidently compete with the nation's top studios. Having international awards in our industry, we hold courses and master classes for photographers and videographers.

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I ordered photography and videography from them, they've done a great job! Iman and Ali were very friendly and caring, it was very easy to work with them and we did so many pictures in the short period of time that we had for photos during cocktail hour. And the price wasn't high at all, unlike other wedding photography companies. The turnarounds are not long, the way they edited our video was remarkable, and they conveyed the emotions we felt that day perfectly! If you are reading it now, waste no time, choose them!
Tyler + D., 10 months ago
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Hopkins Co

5.0

Nashville, TN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Big Sur, 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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We are so happy we hired Savannah for our wedding photography. We could not have asked for anything more! Savannah was quick and efficient with her photography. We scheduled an hour for photos while our guests had a cocktail hour and Savannah got all the shots we wanted (plus extra) and had enough time left over for us to spend some time alone before our reception. She is easygoing, purposeful, flexible, and very easy to be around (which is huge, because you spend more time with your photographer over anyone else on your wedding day!). My husband and I are not very good at posing for photos naturally, and Savannah told us exactly what to do so that our photos looked great and we felt comfortable. She was prepared, proactive, and thoughtful before the wedding to make sure that we got all the shots we wanted on our day with no stress. She was creative in the shots and angles she got and we are in LOVE with the editing she did after the wedding. We had so many friends and family members comment on how much they liked her after the wedding and we could not be happier with our photos. I could not recommend her more for your wedding or event. HIRE HER!!!
Sydney H., 2 years ago
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CH Photography

5.0

Las Vegas, NV
  • Editorial style
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

CH Photography is a wedding photography company based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Having picked up his first camera over nine years ago; owner Chris Benavides turned his hobby into an abiding passion. It's changed the way he sees the world, instilled an embrace with the beauty around him, and inspired him to convert the ordinary into magic. Allow Chris and his team at CH Photography create a wedding collection you will love.

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Chris and his team were very professional throughout our wedding reception. We had seen Chris’ work with other couples weddings, and were impressed by the quality of the photos and finished product compared to the other photographers, hence why we chose him. Chris initially gave us an estimated timeframe to provide edited shots at 6 weeks. We had received all touched up photos within 48 hours. My wife and I are extremely happy with our photos, and have no hesitation in recommending Chris’ services for other couples weddings, or any other occasion. Come to Australia anytime, we would love to use you again. Our most sincere thanks. Thomas and Annemarie Huxley.
Thomas H., a year ago
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A+M Badillo Images

5.0

Pasadena, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Big Sur, 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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Working with Marijo for our engagement shoot and the day of our wedding was nothing short of ideal. Every single picture from our wedding is worthy of being hung up on a wall (I already have 2 up there!) I show anyone who is willing all of our pictures, making them revel the way I do at how beautiful each shot is. I get excited any time I get to show someone who has not seen them yet. We loved working with Marijo!
Belen and R., a year ago
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Ron and Trinity Studios

5.0

Millbrae, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Big Sur, 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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Choosing Ron and Trinity was one of the best decisions we made for our special day. Their talent behind the lens captured the essence of every moment flawlessly. The photos are beyond stunning, reflecting not just images but emotions and stories. Their professionalism and friendly approach made us feel at ease, resulting in a seamless experience. Highly recommended for anyone seeking timeless and beautiful wedding memories!
Rayvlin John L., 5 months ago
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A Nomadic Love

5.0

Dallas, TX
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Big Sur, 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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Carly and Elliot are PERFECT. We are so happy and overwhelmed with how talented and skilled they are with photography! Our weddings are literally like out of a magazine! There is no one that could compare to the amount of detail, beauty, and compassion they fill into a wedding day! We received our wedding photos in a short amount of time and they are WORTH EVERY PENNY. Pick them for your wedding photographers or LITERALLY ANYTHING and they WILL NOT DISAPPOINT. Thank you isn’t enough to describe how happy we are with their work!
Rachael + D., 3 years ago
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A Perfect Impression

5.0

Brentwood, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,195
  • Serves Big Sur, 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 Big Sur, 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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I first hired Dani to do a surprise proposal/engagement session with my husband. She was super warm and helpful right from the start, helping me plan out the surprise. Our engagement photos are gorgeous! It was an easy decision to hire her for our wedding photos, 21 months later. We were not disappointed: our wedding photos are more beautiful than I could have imagined. Dani is so easy to work with! Her communication is prompt and clear. She has an unobtrusive style in person: she gives direction when needed, but is great at just capturing the moments as they happen. She never asked us to do corny poses or staged pics. You can see how comfortable we are with her, because we look relaxed and happy in our pics. I barely noticed her taking pictures during the ceremony, but the pictures are amazing! I would recommend Dani wholeheartedly!
Katie, a year ago
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Xenia Park Photography

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Xenia Park is a photography and videography company based in Los Angeles. Every couple, with their distinctive love story, transforms into a canvas where we paint with the play of light and shadow. It extends beyond the grandeur of photographing pivotal moments like vows, rings, and the first dance; it encompasses the art of capturing nuanced glances, shared laughter, and the silent connection that elevates an ordinary day into an extraordinary celebration of love. Published in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Tatler.

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We could not have thought of a better photographer for our wedding...I wanted the pictures to look natural, not staged and Ksenia understood me so well! It seemed like she could really feel what I wanted and how I saw it. Those shots came out great. Magnificent lighting, exquisite vision, and precious moments captured in timeless shots. We printed all of the photographs and made an album that makes me happy and always reminds me of that very special day!
Ana, a year ago
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Amative Creative

4.9

Lynchburg, VA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Hello there! I'm Andrea, owner of Amative Creative, and every weekend we're so blessed to be able to tell the love stories of so many amazing couples. Like many others in this industry might say, we simply adore weddings. But what makes us a little different is our entire brand is centered around telling love stories specifically curated to reflect your vision and aesthetic. "Amative" means to be prone to love, so as you can see, we want nothing more than to tell your love story! But what makes us truly unique is that we understand every love story looks different. And we personalize every aspect of how we document your wedding day!

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Amative Creative stands as the paramount choice for your wedding photography and videography needs, not just in Virginia, but wherever your heart desires. Whether it's engagement photos, wedding photography, or videography, let me assure you that Amative Creative is your best choice! As a bride, planning a wedding can be incredibly stressful. I have never met a more passionate owner than Andrea, who genuinely cares and appreciates her clients and their needs. She is willing to work with you and listen to you. She doesn't make you feel like she knows better or that what you say isn't valuable. I cannot express how many vendors want to dictate how things should be and don't listen to your concerns. I cannot say enough good things about them. The photographers and videographers Amative Creative chooses to hire reflect what they value as a company. They are all wonderful. My words cannot adequately convey the depth of gratitude I hold for Amative Creative and Andrea. Andrea, you are a true gem, and your contributions to the wedding industry are nothing short of extraordinary. Thank you for everything; you are irreplaceable!
Emmeline Duong, 9 months ago
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Oury Memories

5.0

Reston, VA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

I have been a photographer for 8 years. Throughout my time as a photographer I’ve captured clothing, models, and memories. I shifted from corporate shootings to families and weddings because it gave me this warm fuzzy feeling when I edited my couples and families photos. Don’t be afraid to reach out to me and ask about my photography style, my editing style, or my favorite restaurant! I highly recommend scheduling a free consulting session!

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I had an incredible experience with Grace as our photographer for a couples photoshoot turned surprise proposal! She was not only sweet but also incredibly creative, suggesting great poses and capturing beautiful moments. Grace took the time to understand our vision as a couple, and her thorough research showed in the stunning results. Plus, she went the extra mile by timing the sunrise for us, ensuring our pictures were absolutely perfect. I can't thank her enough for making our special day even more memorable with her talent and dedication. Highly recommend her for any photography needs!
Gouri, 6 months ago
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Ashley Cynthia Photography

5.0

Phoenix, AZ
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

HEY! I'M ASHLEY! Aka, Your Professional third wheel! I am so happy you dropped by! I am a uber bubbly, warm hearted, person who loves to order 3 drinks at Dutch Bros and say its for other people but really its just for me. When I am not spending my lifes savings at Dutch Bros, I am professionally following peeps in love and photographing their stories. I am a lover of true crime and murder podcasts! (But I mean who isnt! I just cant help it!) FUN FACT: I speak switzerdütsch, aka a German slang. My mom is originally from Switzerland and my dad from Jamaica, so you know I am always hungry for adventures (and new places to binge eat at).

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Ashley is one of the most caring photographers I’ve ever had. She really went above and beyond even before I booked her. She sent out a timeline of how my session was going to go and even send me suggestions of what to wear. Then came the session, she made me really comfortable in my own skin and made me giggle so much with her awesome humor. I was really worried about how I would look, but when I saw the photos I was so happy I almost cried! She got all my best angles and captured my true personality in those photos!! If you want someone that goes above and beyond, takes care of your needs, and is FUN to work with and captures your best angles, SHE IS THE ONE!!!
Gabby, a year ago
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Holly Castillo Photography

5.0

Malibu, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Big Sur, 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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We absolutely loved working with Holly Castillo Photography on our wedding day. Holly was a delight to work with: friendly, relaxed, and knowledgeable. During the ceremony and the reception, Holly quietly and unobtrusively snapped away, capturing some truly wonderful and emotional images. When it came time for posed group and couple photos, Holly was efficient and communicated direction clearly but didn't give the air of being rushed, so everyone was able to feel at ease in what can sometimes be an awkward experience. I'm hoping not to have another wedding of my own, but I would book Holly again in a heartbeat if I did!
Courtney, 2 years ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film

5.0

Miami, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $849
  • Serves Big Sur, 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.

These are so lovely, we love them so much and that you captured all the moments. We didn’t regret having you. Thank you so much!
Opeyemi and G., a month ago
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Hey Honey Photography

5.0

Sacramento, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,499
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

My name is Anna and I’m your Queen Bee here at Hey Honey Photography! I am a wedding photographer and love helping couples celebrate! I serve couples local to Northern California, but will hop on a plane for you in a heartbeat. Whether it's a big or small celebration, I'm your gal - basically your professional bridesmaid with camera in hand 😉. I love capturing the unique chemistry between couples and ultimately the je ne sais quoi of you. I believe that storytelling makes the world go ‘round, thus it gives me such great joy to be a part of telling yours!

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Anna was fantastic - very well coordinated in all of the logistics leading up to our engagment shoot and wedding. Provided great direction in terms of posing, and preplanned a lot of great locations. The photos themselves were amazing and we really appreciated the early sneak peak polaroids as well.
Will H., a year ago
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Joyce Li Photo

5.0

Fremont, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

I’m so excited for your special day! This is not just another transaction to me - I’m here to support you every step of the way. You want to have a Star Wars themed wedding? I’m here for it! You wanna elope in the Dolomites in Italy? I’ll all in! I want you to have the best experience and I’m here to empower you to do what feels most like you, because I care about you.

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I truly enjoyed working with Joyce throughout this process! She is so kind and listened to us the entire time!
Helene S., 2 months ago
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Anna Panutsa Portraits

5.0

Philadelphia, PA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Anna Panutsa is a New York, Los Angeles and Philadelphia luxury wedding photographer with European roots. In her home cities of Paris and Saint Petersburg, Anna honed her skills in fine art, sophisticated photography, which now serve as the foundation of her craft. She created Anna Panutsa Portraits as a passion project to apply her decade of refined photography experience to portray love stories all over the world.

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Anna was simply amazing to work with from start to finish. She answered emails/texts promptly, she is very organized. I had no doubt she was the right person for us to use on our special day. And she outdid herself, we couldn't have asks for anyone better to be part of our special day. The day of the wedding she was on time and on schedule and was amazing to work with even with the large bridal party we had she kept things moving. We got our sneak peek photos 3 days after our wedding and they were amazing ! We were so eager to get the final photos back and she crushed it! We now have these amazing photos to cherish thanks to Anna's hard work. And not to mention she such a sweet person. I would recommend her 100X over!
Lauren E., 6 months ago
Twentythreeninteen

5.0

Benicia, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Big Sur, 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 Carl not only were extremely helpful but also amazing with communication. Everything was done with such ease. They both made such a beautiful impact on what should be the happiest day of your life.
Shelley R., a year ago
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Ashley Carlascio Photography

5.0

Chico, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

My approach to wedding photography is one part editorial and one part sentimental candids. I want to capture all the details you have chosen to have on your wedding day and all the guests you have invited to share this moment. You will have a fun & joyful experience and receive natural-looking, artful photos that look like they belong in a magazine. My edit is a bright, true-to-color crisp edit. I care deeply about skin tones looking true to life, and my edit is centered around that.

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If you want quality, creative, and stunning wedding photos then book Ashley. Not only does her professionalism surpass expectations, but her cheerful and bubbly personality also made everything so incredibly fun and comfortable. She is a rock star! My wedding was pushed twice due to COVID and Ashley was a dream to work with. She was so accommodating and understanding and made a cruddy situation less stressful. She is wonderful! You won't be disappointed.
Casey M., 2 years ago
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Lerina Winter Photo

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,750
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Welcome. Since 2011, Lerina has been photographing weddings of all shape and sizes. She has traveled throughout the country and abroad documenting love stories and the events that surround the most magical day in a couple's life. Today she calls both the desert and the coast home but feels comfortable anywhere a camera is slung around her neck, shooting on her medium of choice – film. Her work has been published and featured by Condé Nast Traveler, SELF Magazine, Green Wedding Shoes, Wedding Chicks, more.

There aren't enough words to describe how amazing of a job Lerina did photographing our wedding in November 2022. Incredibly professional, talented, and diligent, Lerina perfectly captured our special day. She worked with us ahead of time to develop our shot list, but nothing felt forced or like we had to spend oodles of time away from our guests. Loved that the package we got also came with an engagement session. I will look back on these photos for the rest of my life with joy.
Shannon S., a year ago
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Lo Anderson Photography

5.0

Castle Rock, CO
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Lo Anderson creates a warm, inviting experience leaving you with timeless photos that will last forever! You deserve to feel celebrated and happy with your closest friends and family while I’m there to capture every detail of it! Lo's desire is to deliver images that allow you to step back into your wedding day and relive your happiest moments. A photographer you can trust and have a connection with!

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I had so much fun at my shoot with Lauren, she quickly helped me feel comfortable and at ease. She captured the essence of my small business and product photos that I absolutely love!! Would absolutely recommend her to anyone and everyone. Looking forward to scheduling another shoot!!
Jessica L., 3 months ago
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Cassie Valente Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $9,750
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

My name is Cassie and I am a hybrid film + digital photographer, completely fascinated by the human story and the parts of it that we all share. My aim is to tell the story of your love and laughter through images that are timeless and intentional. I believe in storytelling through details, emotional portraits, and finding those quiet moments in the midst of celebration. I love capturing real moments that help my couples remember how they felt on their wedding day, through the lens of my own airy and dreamy style.

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Cassie is simply the best! We found Cassie while perusing pictures from the venue we ultimately decided on for our small intimate wedding ceremony. We were immediately drawn to her pictures because there is such a beautifully authentic quality to them! After talking over the phone with her, we decided to have her photograph our engagement pictures as well! Both of us were nervous going into the photoshoot never having posed for professional pictures before, but she so quickly put us at ease. We had an ambitious plan to have pictures taken at several places that were meaningful to us and Cassie made it work and gave us a realistic timeline. The pictures were beautiful and exactly what we had hoped for...one of our favorite pictures is a candid picture of us laughing when my husband misheard Cassie's direction to lean to the side and instead stuck out his tongue. It was a quick fleeting moment, but she was ready to capture it thoughtfully and beautifully! She photographed our intimate covid micro-wedding spring of 2021. Cassie did an amazing job of rallying our guests for formal pictures while also capturing the small candid moments that are easy to pass up but now we can look back at them again and again because she did such an amazing job! Just this past month, we had a one year anniversary reception to have a larger celebration with our family and friends and we felt so lucky that Cassie was willing to be our photographer again. We just received our gallery and we have been basking in re-living all the beautiful moments. Cassie is a gem and her art is thoughtful and intentional. We cannot recommend her enough as your photographer!
Gloria, 2 years ago
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Kathryn Cooper Weddings

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Big Sur, 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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Kathryn was so great to work with! I am overly easy-going and did not have a clear idea of what I wanted for photos for my engagement and wedding, but once I saw Kathryn's photos from other events I was sure I wanted her! Her photos show so much personality and are so vibrant, she gave me a sneak peak of the wedding photos just days after the wedding and it got me so excited to see the rest and made me 100% sure I chose the right photographer for my 'big day'. She came up to Humboldt County, CA for our engagement shoot and we did an adventure style session, we hiked all around the College Cove forest and beach and she had both my husband and I feeling very comfortable in front of the camera (neither of us usually would be). The photos came out so beautifully and there are so many to chose from and love. Her assistant was also great! My wedding was pretty un-organized but everything came together so perfectly at the end. She was very understanding when my payment had to come in small portions as well because my Zelle app wasn't working properly. Pretty much all I told her was that I wanted 90% candid in the moment photos and just a few family portraits on top of our couple portraits. I was very grateful that all I had to do was give her a few sentences of what I knew I wanted and she gave her all to give me what I wanted and more! I would 100% chose her over and over again to photograph our events!
Leah L., a year ago
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Stavick Studios

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

WE'RE EJ § SARAH! Husband and wife team. When you look back on your celebration, you don’t want to see bits and pieces of the story. You want to see, remember, and feel it all. We capture the big and small moments, personal details, and people that create the complete story. With us, you’ll not only get images that help you remember your wedding day— you’ll get photos and films that take your breath away. And allow you to see, relive, and fully cherish the whole, beautiful story. Over and over again.

I had the pleasure of working with the couple videographers at a recent wedding, and I must say they were an absolute delight to collaborate with. Not only were they nice, kind, creative, and fun to work with, but their wealth of experience in capturing wedding moments made the couples feel at ease on their special day. Their passion for storytelling through videography was evident in every shot they took. With their expertise and friendly demeanor, couples can rest assured that they are in good hands when working with this talented duo. I highly recommend them for any wedding or event where you want a seasoned and enjoyable team to capture your most precious moments. Thank you Ej and Sarah!
Trinity, 2 months ago
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Fatima Elreda Photo

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Big Sur, 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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We chose Fatima based off of all of her amazing reviews, and she did not disappoint! Not only is Fatima an absolute gem of a person, she is also incredibly talented! Her photography style is so classic and made us feel like we were in a magazine. We were so camera shy at first but she made us feel so comfortable. I truly feel like I gained a new, talented friend! On our wedding day, she made sure we were able to capture all of the photos we requested and was so flexible and efficient throughout our wedding day. We got our sneak peeks and are so in love with the photos, and we cannot wait to receive our full wedding gallery!
Elizabeth H., 6 months ago
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Sarah Fischback Photography

5.0

San Jose, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Hello! My name is Sarah, and I am a natural light photographer based in San Jose, Ca. My philosophy is simple. We take beautiful photos to help you remember your special day. The moments in time that you'll want to cherish forever. The ones that you'll frame in your home for years to come.

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I am so happy I booked Sarah to be our wedding photographer. From the beginning, Sarah was responsive and easy to communicate with. She was always willing and available to answer any questions I had along the way. On the actual wedding day, Sarah and her assistant photographer Sean were so laid back and easy to work with while getting the job done efficiently. Sarah offered great suggestions for photo locations and poses while taking into account my husband and my personal preferences. It felt like we were working with friends. We got our wedding photos back in a timely manner and we love every one of them. I would definitely book Sarah again in the future for any of our future photo needs!
Hannah B., a year ago
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Mindful Wedding + Elopements

5.0

Montrose, CO
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

At Mindful Wedding Photographers, our team is a combination of creatives who are all kind-hearted, easy going, and passionate about their craft. We care deeply about out clients and their families. We are there to support you before, on, and after your wedding day. We are there to guide you through the day, offering emotional support and just simply being a friend! Of course while taking beautiful photos too! The entire team has a very similar shooting style keeping the look and feel consistent no matter who photographs your wedding. We now offer 2 editing styles: "Light and Airy" or " Rich and Warm"

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We absolutely loved working with Cassidy and Izadora! They captured the details of our wedding on the St Lawrence River perfectly and were a delight to work with. They had a wonderfully calming presence on our big day and were so organized! Highly recommend.
Megan M., 5 months ago
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Menyhay Photography

5.0

Clovis, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

As a wedding photographer, I absolutely LOVE capturing the beautiful, genuine, and sometimes downright hilarious moments that happen on a couple's special day. From the teary-eyed first looks to the joyous cake cutting, every moment is unique and deserves to be captured in a way that showcases the love and laughter that fills the air. I'm not just a photographer, I'm a professional love-story-teller! I'm passionate about creating a fun and playful atmosphere where couples can let their personalities shine and be themselves in front of the camera.

Sean and his team captured our engagement photos and our wedding photos so beautifully! We had no idea what to expect during our photo shoots but Sean made us feel really comfortable, relaxed, and special, and not to mention, it was just incredibly fun. Sean is extremely talented, creative, and has a keen eye for the most beautiful shots. His photos had a quick turnaround time with next day sneak peeks. He is a spectacular photographer and now long time friend and we truly can’t express how grateful we are to have worked with Sean.
Jenny G., a year ago
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Ryan Michaels Photography

5.0

Sacramento, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $750
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

On a budget? Ryan Michaels Photography is committed to creating priceless imagery at unbeatable rates! We believe you deserve a collection of artwork that is both memorable AND affordable! Our COMPLETE $,1200 wedding offer is unlike ANYTHING else in the industry!!! Are you experiencing sticker shock when you see other photographers charging three, four, even five thousand dollars!?! It's crazy! We believe that families deserve great service, beautiful photography, and all without breaking the bank! Our $1,200 WEDDING offer is simply the BEST DEAL you could possibly find- beautiful imagery you expect, at a price you can't believe!

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Every wedding should be perfect and it includes having the perfect photographer for this special day. That is exactly what we had! Ryan Michaels Photography and the certified photographers are all highly professional at their job. Our pictures turned out to be fabulous! Moreover, personal qualities, such as friendliness, good sense of humor and patience, made us feel very relaxed and comfortable. We are so happy to have chosen Ryan Michaels Photography to preserve the most valuable moments of our lives!
Juan, 9 months ago
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Ana Karotkaya Photography

5.0

Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,990
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Every detail of your wedding day is your dream come true. A part of your imagination , your artistry, your sense of beauty in life. The perfect day coming to life. Your wedding photos are a product of my artistry. The beauty I see in your story, is the beauty of life. The decision you make - to spend the rest of your life and cherish the person you chose is a proof of life filled with love. This is the story that shows the world that love is all powerful. This is the story I’ll be there to document.

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Hello Ny name is Rosa and I am a wedding planner. I have worked with Ana a few times for weddings as well as my own projects. I love the attention to detail she has and the eye for a photo that only a creative like her can take. She is professional, caring, kind, which my couples appreciate as we all know the day of your wedding, a photographer spends a big amount of time with you. I would highly recommend her to any couple looking for someone to capture these special moments.
Rosa, 6 months ago
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Eichar Photography

5.0

Mill Valley, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,400
  • Serves Big Sur, 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!

I wish I could leave 10 stars. We were both feeling a little sheepish about having an engagement shoot as we didn’t want pictures that looked super staged/forced. Well that was not an issue at all, Lauren and Jamie make you feel so at ease that you’ll want to be their best friends by the end of the shoot! They were down for every suggestion and worked with all the differing weather conditions that SF threw at us that day. They even made sure to get some great pictures that included our pup! They sent us sneak peeks so quickly and the full album of photos was ready in record time! I cannot tell you how many people have asked us who took our photos! They turned out so lovely and I am so excited to have found such a wonderful team and I can’t wait to continue using them in the future!
Mariana Prado A., 3 years ago
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Kristen Thomison Photo

5.0

Rossville, GA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Hey there! My name is Kristen Thomison, I am a lover of coffee, a good book, any kind of adventure, and a HUGE lover of love stories. I am passionate about capturing your story in a way that feels completely like you! Myself along with my team love getting to know you and capturing your day in a way that feels super intentional and like having some friends with you with a camera! Our promise is to keep it lighthearted and playful so that you look back on these images for years to come and remember the conversations, laughs, and maybe tears as if they were yesterday.

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I have worked closely with Kristen Thomison Photo over the last year, and I can say without a doubt that you will have a 13/10 experience when you hire KTP! Kristen goes above and beyond for her clients and for pretty much anyone she comes in contact with. I have worked alongside her on multiple occasions and she is extremely professional & easy to work with. Kristen cares deeply for her clients and for her team. I always love when I get to work with her and I know you will too!
ChristinSofka Photography, 3 months ago
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The Clausen Gallery

5.0

Fresno, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,295
  • Serves Big Sur, 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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We appreciated the whole process working with The Clausen Gallery! From choosing the right package for us, to seeing sample galleries, to being so easy to work with on the big day. They were so kind and easy to communicate with! We were so excited to see highlight photos so soon after our wedding and the full album not much later. Matt and Jessica captured the most beautiful pictures of our wedding day! Sarah & Joe
Sarah, 2 years ago
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Entenmann Photography

5.0

Red Lodge, MT
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,850
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

The Montana photographer with multiple editing color profiles! I'm a visual storyteller local to Red Lodge MT but I travel all over. I've been to 13 countries! My goal is to deliver photos that will FEEL like you in all aspects, I'd be thrilled to capture your special day! I focus on all the iconic moments AND the heartfelt/tearful moments in between. I've been a photographer for 13 years and have loved every minute of it. This is my full time career and I'm very dedicated to it. I'm very helpful and organized, I will take care of you! You've found "the one" in each other and I'm here to be "the one" to capture your day!

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Julie is a wonderful photographer. She made sure to get all the photos we wanted and took the time to create a family portraits checklist. She is very kind and professional.
Cara F., 9 months ago
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Tooney White Photography

5.0

Modesto, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,990
  • Serves Big Sur, 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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Tooney was absolutely amazing! The pictures were beautiful and wonderfully filled with sentiment. She managed to always be in the right place, at the right time to capture the perfect shot. She was efficient at the same time incredibly kind and patient. I would recommend her to any of my friends and family in a heartbeat.
Taylor & R., 9 months ago
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Julia Goldberg Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Hi! My name is Julia and I am a wedding and elopement photographer based in San Francisco. Photography is not just a job to me, it is truly my passion and my absolute favorite thing to do. I love getting to know each and every one of the couples that I photograph to fully understand their personality to deliver photos that are perfectly unique to them! I will help you along every little step of the way of planning your elopement or wedding. I am always available for a chat!

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We can't say enough great things about Julia Goldberg! From our first meeting we felt confident that we had found the right person to photograph our wedding. Julia is professional, organized and so very talented. She's also calm under pressure and a lot of fun. Julia was able to navigate the wedding (without being obtrusive) and took the most amazing shots -- all according to plan, and many more that were candid -- and those moments we will always cherish. She captured our joy and our friends and family on the most special day of our lives. I hope she is available for your wedding. You would be so lucky to have Julia as your wedding photographer!
Lynn and B., 2 years ago
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Love & Latitudes

5.0

Huntington Beach, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Big Sur, 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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I've had a blast working with Diana with Love and Latitudes. She is great to work with, is comfortable with everyone, knows how to direct people in a natural way, and pays attention to details so you don't have to! I appreciate how knowledgeable Diana is about the Joshua Tree area and Death Valley. Just look at her work! It's all incredible.
Desert Paintbrush Photo, 2 years ago
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Jasmine Lee Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,700
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Jasmine Lee is a destination wedding and lifestyle photographer residing in San Francisco, California. She is devoted to discerning couples and individuals that value the quality of crafting artistic and timeless imagery they will cherish for a lifetime.

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I had been following Jasmine on IG long before I knew I was going to be married. Her photos always really spoke to me and I told myself that if I ever got the chance to book her, I would. In 2019, my (now) husband and I got engaged and immediately I knew I had to contact Jasmine, of course I had to show my husband other photographers too (he is the type that needs to see a few options and prices first) but he also felt that Jasmine was the best! So we went ahead and booked Jasmine for our wedding in October 2020. Fast forward to 2020. The year the pandemic hit the world. We knew in April of 2020 that our wedding would have to be moved, there was no way the pandemic was going to be over. We contacted Jasmine and she was immediately responsive, empathetic and agreed to accommodate our change in wedding date, October 2021 an entire year after our original date. Throughout the time we booked Jasmine to the time of our wedding, Jasmine constantly checked in on us and double checked to make sure we were doing ok with everything going on. She helped nudge/remind us to book our pre-wedding/engagement photos (because I kept forgetting/timing was not working for us), and even reminding us on where we should be in wedding planning. Side note: When we DID finally take our pre wedding photos with Jasmine, I was incredibly nervous on how I would look in photos. I am going to be the first to admit that I am NOT photogenic and am already incredibly awkward in photos. When Jasmine sent us our photos after, I was SO BLOWN AWAY! I knew then, we absolutely made the right decision in booking her. Ok back to our actual wedding! Jasmine helped us with our timeline for the day, and we were able to correlate hers and our wedding venues together. On the actual day, Jasmine made not just myself and husband feel super comfortable in front of the camera, but all our family members and bridal party too. She has an incredible eye for detail and will help with posing/styling etc. We absolutely LOVE our wedding photos and we honestly could not have booked a better photographer. To sum up: Jasmine is thoughtful with the way she approaches everything and is an incredibly talented photographer. Jasmine's style is classic and timeless. I know we will be looking and loving all our photos over and over again. I would book Jasmine again in a heartbeat, and will recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer.
June, 2 years ago
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Birchfields

5.0

Winchester, VA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Hi! My name is Steve. I do visual storytelling. I’m married with three kids and in my spare time I record music and build things. I've been filming and photographing weddings since 2009. I love travel and getting to know unique couples.

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Easy to communicate with and so fun to work with! Professional and experienced but always super creative and inspiring
Denise Marie Photography, 25 days ago
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Laurie Ann Martin Photography

5.0

Santa Rosa, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

I'm a Northern California Wedding Photographer that captures your timeless, romantic, vintage, country weddings. We specialize in rustic weddings in vineyards, Northern California barn weddings, forest weddings and we love photographing cowboy weddings, even better when you bring your horses. Don't worry I do city weddings too so if its in the middle of San Francisco with a trolly car we can create your wedding story for you.

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Our wedding photos turned out phenomenal! Beyond what we expected, so intimate and caught all the magic of our big day! She's got a great eye for capturing special candid moments and had creative ideas for posing our whole bridal party. Easy, and a joy to work with her and her team. Flexible and was super helpful when it came down to fitting into our budget. Both my husband and I enjoyed the experince and had lots of fun! We charish our wedding photos and would highly recommend her to anyone!
Laciann Bryan, a year ago
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Jonathan Tung Photography

4.9

Bothell, WA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Big Sur, 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 was fantastic! He shot our engagement photos for us and we were so pleased we hired him for our wedding. I am absolutely thrilled and pleased with him on the day of our wedding. He was punctual and was in the right place at all times of the day, never missing the right moment to capture. He has such an eye for great shots! We loved the all photos he sent us! Would definitely recommend Jonathan! Can’t wait for him to capture future life moments!
Rachel B., 5 months ago
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Russ Levi Photography

5.0

Petaluma, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Big Sur, 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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We did a lot of shopping around for our engagement photos, and we decided to go with Russ. When we got the photos back, we knew we would never use another photographer in the bay area again. The photoshoot felt so casual, but the resulting photos looked carefully crafted to perfection. When the circumstances led to us doing a zoom elopement, we jumped at the opportunity to book Russ again. A consistent experience, with some of the most beautiful photos we've ever seen. It's hard to believe they were taken right outside our door. He has a talent for turning just about any location into an incredible work of art. During these crazy times, it's also worth noting that he wore 2 masks and was very respectful of our space to make sure everyone felt safe. 10/10 will book again.
Haley, 4 years ago
Tylar Brooke Photography

5.0

Laveen, AZ
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

I’m telling a story, specifically your story. I’m invested in my couples and want to know them to best document the romance between two people. I’m also direct and loud to get your wild family together for those group shots. My promise is that you’ll leave this experience more in love.

I have worked with Tylar professionally and personally. I am a wedding planner, so having a quality photographer is super important to my clients and to me! Tylar not only delivers the best quality, professionally she is amazing to work with. When things change on the wedding day, she is quick to do anything she needs to ensure our clients' happiness. She is energetic, fun and overall awesome! I recommend her anytime I can because I love working with her and I know our clients will be so happy with their photos!
Michelle Amarillo , 13 days ago
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Jade Lin Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Jade is an accomplished and award-winning professional wedding and portrait photographer. With a contemplative approach, Jade's work is not only elegant but also encapsulates the essence of each moment. Her photography style is a seamless blend of photojournalism, creativity, and a fine art touch, resulting in captivating images that tell a unique story. Alongside her talented team, Jade is thrilled to capture precious moments and craft enduring memories for her clients. With Jade Lin Photography, you can trust that your special moments will be transformed into timeless works of art.

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We had the great pleasure of working with Jade for both our engagement shoot and wedding day! She helped us navigate the wedding photography process with great calmness and ease. For our engagement shoot at Crissy Field, it couldn't have been more perfect. The backdrop of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge beautifully captured our love and excitement for the journey ahead. The session was not only fun but also a great introduction to her exceptional work. She was willing to spend extended time and effort to make beautiful shots based on our hopes as well as helped us feel more comfortable in front of the camera. Throughout the planning process, Jade was proactive in preparing for our wedding including visiting our ceremony location multiple times prior to our wedding day to be prepared and accommodating to our venue’s needs. She was always available to discuss ideas and offer creative suggestions, ensuring our photos were unique and personal. Her generosity with her time and her easy-going nature made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. We felt genuinely supported and valued in every interaction. An unforeseen challenge arose just days before our wedding. Jade handled the situation with remarkable calmness and efficiency. She quickly found a solution to ensure that our wedding day was captured perfectly without any stress on our part. The day of our wedding, Jade made us feel at ease and helped us navigate the day through multiple location shots to capture all our most important moments. Jade consistently went above and beyond across all aspects from the planning, day of details, and post production of our photos. Her dedication and work ethic is evident in everything she does. Jade’s professionalism, creativity, and deep commitment to her couples made her such a joy to work with!
Nicole and S., 6 months ago
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Rafael Garcia Photography

5.0

Bakersfield, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

As a devoted wedding and portrait photographer, my primary focus is on authentically capturing the genuine emotions that make up your unique story. My goal is to ensure that your special day is not just visually documented, but deeply felt.

Collaborating with Rafael for a wedding was a pleasure. As a vendor, you don’t always meeting other vendors willing for collaborate during a busy event. He was eager to photograph my floral arrangements and promptly shared them with me. A true professional, his enthusiasm made the process enjoyable. I look forward to partnering with Rafael for future weddings.
Enchanted Rose Designs, a month ago
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Jenni Summer Studios

5.0

Carlsbad, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Jenni Summer Studios specializes in dreamy, intimate destination weddings, portraits and fashion editorials through fine art imagery & editorial story-telling. Headquarters in Southern California. Available in San Diego/LA, Oahu-Hawaii & Colorado with no travel fee. Available worldwide for travel & destination weddings.

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Jenni is extremely talented and creative. Absolutely beautiful pictures to remember the moment forever.
Jeanette, a year ago
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Amber GC Photography

5.0

Sacramento, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,799
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Hi my name is Amber and I cannot wait to embark on this next journey in life with you. I picked up my first camera almost 20 years ago when I was 13 and I haven't put one down since. As a wedding, elopement and adventure photographer I am here to document your memories, tell your stories and capture those moments you ordinarily wouldn't even see. I am beyond passionate about what I do. I'm not simply taking your photos, I'm telling your stories and I cannot wait to start your next chapter with you.

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Amber is amazing! Not only are her photos truly gorgeous, but she’s also so generous with her time and a true pro. I highly recommend her!
Mary Kelly, a year ago
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Image In Love Photography

5.0

Oceanside, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Big Sur, 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.

Working with Toby has been an amazing experience, we have enjoyed every session! He has so much creativity, direction, and passion for what he does behind the camera. You know he wants to get the best shot for you every time, and he will. So far we have had our engagement photos (with our dog), a session when we got our marriage license/ceremony downtown county admin building at the harbor, and soon our wedding with Toby booked. When we get our pictures back, I am in awe and amazed at his work. Seriously feel lucky to have met him. He will forever be our photographer.
Tara J., 2 months ago
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Luz Castro Photography

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Hi, I'm Luz! I am 31 years old. I love to travel, I'm from Colombia, the country where born this brand, I started 7 years ago working for clubs and national artists in concerts and shows, By 2018, I had already worked with more than 5 artists and several weddings on board and the creation of content for clubs and restaurants brands. that required our services eventually. I want to offer all our clients the best experience and the best result depending on the needs and above all understanding the point of view of each new project.

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To all my ladies that think they’re not photogenic or get awkward for pictures because they dont know how to pose,stand or smile LUZ got you!! She is super sweet and made everything enjoyable directed everything great! Suggested poses,looks everything. My pictures came out even better than what I could imagine! Her communication and professionalism hands down great! I highly recommend her. Thank you luz truly love your work!
Tere, 10 months ago
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Bellocq Weddings

5.0

New Orleans, LA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,495
  • Serves Big Sur, 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 Big Sur, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Mindy is the BEST! So friendly and professional! Our photos are everything we could have hoped for, and we get so many compliments on them! Her second shooter, Allie, is also super great and friendly. The groom and groomsmen had a great time with her! Mindy was super helpful and responsive while planning our day-of timeline and shot list. We also got our sneak peaks the day after our wedding! Could not have asked for a better photographer!
Allison W., a year ago
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Emerald Sky Photography

5.0

Dana Point, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

At Emerald Sky, we believe that every love story deserves to be told with elegance, authenticity, and a touch of magic. Our team of passionate and skilled wedding photographers is dedicated to turning your special day into a visual masterpiece that will be treasured for a lifetime. ✨ Our Vision ✨ Founded on the principles of creativity, professionalism, and a profound love for the craft. Our vision is to not just capture images but to encapsulate the essence of your unique connection, ensuring that each photograph becomes a timeless piece of art.

Awarded Best of Zola
Super awesome, professional and friendly! we loved our photos. Definitely recommend Emerald Sky Photography
John A., 6 months ago
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Bustle & Twine

5.0

Sonoma, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Big Sur, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Working with Bustle & Twine for our wedding was nothing but an easy, no stress, fun experience. They take time to get to know you and the family in order to get the most real, intimate and beautiful shots. There can potentially be a lot of stress around wedding planning, but working with B &T was such a wonderful experience for me and the entire family. They are personable, understanding and meet you where you are at all times, which is so important on such a big day!! Bustle & Twine are also super knowledgeable about how to get the perfect shots. They do their research of the venue ahead of time so that when it’s time to take the actual photos, it’s easy breezy and the shots come out magically. We love them so much Lisa takes our family photos every year now! I never hesitate to recommend them to everyone I know. Thank you Bustle & Twine!
Debra B., 2 years ago
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Emily Pillon Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Classic style
  • Serves Big Sur, CA

Making Every Image a Movie Since 2013 ••• Fine Art Photography + Cinematography ••• CA • NY • Worldwide ••• Weddings, Destinations + Elopements ••• 24 hour sneak peaks! • Destination + Elopement Planning • Videography • Sunrise Sessions • Full Weekend Coverage • Second Photographers • Personalized Photography Sessions •

Awarded Best of Zola
WOW these photos are absolutely beautiful. Thank you Emily for doing such a wonderful job and treating our family with such care and grace.
Tonya, 2 years ago
MalikaDanae Photography

5.0

Sacramento, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Big Sur, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Photos weee flawless! I can't stop looking at them! Malika was great to work with she really knows what she is doing.
Egypt, 6 months ago

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About wedding photographers in Big Sur, CA

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

A Big Sur, 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 Big Sur, 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 Big Sur, 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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