Wedding Photographers in Monterey, CA

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Love Knot Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Monterey, 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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We had an elopement at San Francisco City Hall and hired Love Knot Photography to take care of the photos and our social media videos. It was really great to work with someone so talented with a camera. My wife gets nervous when taking pictures and Isaac had a great personality and calm approach that really helped her enjoy the process. I think the photos of candids at the ceremony are so beautifully crafted it really shows how special of a moment it was for us. The portraits of the two of us, as well as my family that was there are really dear. I'm super beyond pleased with how everything turned out. Thank you!!
Leo, a year ago
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Sarah Peterson Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,888
  • Serves Monterey, 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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You should stop scrolling through photographers because I'm here to tell you, Sarah is the one. She is extremely professional, talented, compassionate, creative, and can make absolutely every one of her clients feel understood and comfortable. She flew out to Washington to take our engagement photos at the Olympic National Park and the entire day was one of my favorite memories. Not to mention she sent me sneak peeks of the photos within a couple of hours - incredible editing skills and extremely fast service. I'm going to cherish these photos forever and we are SO excited to have her as our wedding photographer in June. Thank you for everything, Sarah!
Lauren & T., 3 years ago
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GarciaPics.com

5.0

Milpitas, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,425
  • Serves Monterey, 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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Photosfarm

5.0

Cupertino, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Monterey, 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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This review is overdue for the amazing Hok. Don’t think twice about hiring him! He and his team will go out of their way to make sure your pictures are everything you’ve dreamed of! We initially did our engagement photos with him at City Hall and those turned out absolutely beautifully – we used them for our website and invites. On wedding day, he and Greg came super early and left super late going above and beyond the hours we hired them for. Hok is such a pleasure to work with – you can tell he really enjoys photographing weddings and exudes such dedication, warmth and humor that it doesn’t make you feel weird at all to be photographed. I would seriously give him more stars if I could. Hire Hok and his team!
Kelly, 2 years 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
We absolutely LOVE Dana and we love how all of our engagement and wedding photos came out! (: She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera for our engagement shoot and it made it that much easier for our wedding! We had booked her for the time of our wedding and she even came early to get some prep/setup shots for us. We couldn’t be happier with our pictures and can’t wait to book her for future major life events! We love you Dana!! <3 (:
Lili & J., 2 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 was very professional and easy to work with. Super outgoing and easy to communicate with. Very friendly towards all family and friends and every staff member on the wedding day. Our wedding photos came out so beautiful and they were done within a week! It made our honeymoon even more sweet because we received it a week later then and we were able to go through all the photos and relive our wedding day! I would highly recommend Nadeen Sparks to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer. Top class!
Zoya F., 6 months 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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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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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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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Deanna was the best thing at my wedding BY FAR. She was so sweet and so easy to be around, which makes you feel comfortable when she's taking your photos. She captured all the small details and make the photos just so full of life. I couldn't be happier that I chose Deanna to photograph my wedding.
Savannah, a year 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
When looking for an engagement and wedding photographer I wanted someone who was creative with their shoots, had a modern, yet timeless editing style, and was fun and flexible as we would be spending lots of time together! With Misha, I found exactly that!! For our engagement shoot, my husband and I had a vision to do our pictures with two of our favorite things: beer and redwood trees. Misha made our dreams come to a reality and was so helpful in finding a time when the lighting would work with both locations! And if wedding planning isn't already overwhelming enough, we had to cancel our big summer wedding due to COVID and switched to a backyard micro-wedding. Misha was extremely supportive and flexible the entire time! She helped me schedule our new mini wedding to a time that would work for lighting in my husband's parent's backyard, so we could get some killer golden hour shots! Side note: she also helped me get out makeup stains that ended up on my dress during our ceremony haha she can do it all! So thankful Misha was by our side during our engagement season and wedding ceremony! We cannot wait to work with her again for our (hopefully) 2021 wedding reception! :)
Katrina, 3 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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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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It just got married this past April and Danieka was one of the best photographers I have ever worked with. I work in marketing and have done many shoots with various photographers over the years, and I have to say, Danieka was the most patient, professional and overwhelmingly talented photographer I have ever worked with. She was also sooo good with my family and friends on wedding day! We had a lot of last minutes changes and she was able to capture our day perfectly! Highly recommend her!!
Skylar F., a year 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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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!

We've worked with Drew many times and always enjoyed his bright personality and organizational and professional skills. His work speaks for itself. Some of our favorite photos to use in our social media and menus come from his portfolio. We highly recommend Drew for your next event.
Coyote Creek Golf Club, 22 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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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
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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.

Our shared passion for fashion and art not only bonded us but also made working with Michelle Alexandra an incredibly inspiring experience. From our very first conversation, it was evident that Michelle's creative vision and aesthetic sensibilities resonated deeply with our own. Michelle's appreciation for art and fashion extended far beyond the realm of photography. She understood the importance of style, composition, and visual storytelling in capturing the essence of our wedding day. We found ourselves engrossed in conversations about design, color palettes, and iconic fashion moments, drawing inspiration from each other's perspectives and ideas. It was this shared enthusiasm for the intersection of art and fashion that fueled our collaboration and infused every aspect of the photography process with creativity and innovation. Michelle's keen eye for detail and her ability to blend contemporary trends with timeless elegance added an extra layer of sophistication to our wedding photographs, elevating them from mere documentation to works of art in their own right. Moreover, our shared passion for fashion and art created a sense of camaraderie and mutual understanding that transcended the client-photographer relationship. It felt like we were co-conspirators in a creative endeavor, each contributing our unique insights and inspirations to craft images that were truly extraordinary. In the end, it was Michelle's unwavering commitment to her craft and her genuine appreciation for beauty and artistry that set her apart as a photographer. Her ability to seamlessly integrate our shared passion for fashion and art into the fabric of our wedding photography experience made the entire journey not just memorable but truly magical. We are forever grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such a talented and inspiring artist, and we cannot recommend Michelle Alexandra highly enough to anyone seeking a photographer who not only captures moments but also creates timeless works of art.
Chayce, 3 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!

Tasha at Swift Fox was extremely easy to work with and is one of our recommended photographers! Clients enjoy her prompt response times and professional and fun attitude... and her photos turn out gorgeous!
The Wedding Connection, a year 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.

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

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

Raquel Serene Photography
Salinas, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

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

Savannah Hayes Photography
Capitola, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

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

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

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!

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

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

Sarah Rittenour Photography
Santa Cruz, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

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

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.

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.

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Eivan's Photo & Video

4.9

Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Monterey, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
I would highly recommend Eivan's Photo for your wedding or any other special event! They have a professional, timely and courteous staff who will answer all your questions. Their website is super simple to navigate and they have competitive pricing. We never felt pressured to buy something we didn't want. Our photographers, Sam and Stella, reached out prior to the wedding and did a great job understanding what we wanted, along with giving us a few suggestions. Both did a fantastic job at capturing photos discretely. We'd highly recommend Eivan's Photo to anyone!
Elisabet, 2 years ago
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Drzazga Photo

5.0

Cleveland, OH
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Monterey, 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 and Kasey are beyond professional and stand to give you the best bridal photography experience out there. I so greatly appreciated their timely responses and how organized they were with everything. I felt confident leaving the photo element of my wedding in their hands and they exceeded my expectations tenfold! They have a great balance of staying true to their photography aesthetic while also capturing images that speak to you and your significant other. I’ve honestly never seen my husband more comfortable in front of the camera and they truly made us feel like celebrities! Couldn’t recommend them more!!
Emma B., 3 years ago
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Sophia Osborne Photography

5.0

Ashburn, VA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Monterey, 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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When she called to do a consult, she had already scouted places near our venue to do shots, and had looked up the venue layout! That was before we even officially booked her! Excellent communications, we had a TON of family, and she kept us moving quickly and organized. Communicated throughout the whole day, and stayed on top of everything. Photos were beautiful and was so flexible. Very thankful!
Samantha C., 6 months ago
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Aladdin Films

4.9

Los Angeles, CA
  • Classic style
  • Serves Monterey, 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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We hired a photographer from Aladdin Films, and we could not be happier that we did that! He was very professional but in a strict way, he made us feel comfortable during the posing parts, and controlled the whole flow of the photo shoot process. The photos came up more than great, they are fantastic. I could not wait to share them with my parents and friends. My mother burst down crying (as usual), and I'm with her. We're so grateful that we found them. Thank you!
Nia R., 5 months ago
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Hopkins Co

5.0

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

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

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Savannah was an absolute dream when it came to photographing my wedding! She knew everything a bride would want and more in photos. I truly believe she does an amazing job taking photos of what should be captured on your wedding day. She is super flexible and always willing to work with you even if things get changed up. If you’re looking for a photographer that will go the extra mile to make sure you get what you dreamed of for photos for your wedding, shes your girl!
Mackenzie, 3 years ago
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CH Photography

5.0

Las Vegas, NV
  • Editorial style
  • Serves Monterey, 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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I not only had a blast on the wedding day working with this photographer, but he was kind enough to send me some sneak peaks for a holiday card AND when my dad unexpectedly passed away soon after the wedding, he sent some beautiful photos of him from the wedding day. Great photographers and great people. highly recommend!
Mikayla M., 4 months ago
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A+M Badillo Images

5.0

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

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

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A little back story. My fiance at the time had a bad falling out with a photography company. They were not willing to perform the services how we requested and so with almost 3 weeks until the wedding I was lost. My fiance at the time had a friend who had recently got married and reached out to him for the contact info. Insert A + M Badillo. They were AMAZING from the start! Wonderful communication and helped put my anxiety to ease with their work. Fast forward to the day of the wedding and they were spot on! Made me feel comfortable throughout the entire time and took some amazing shots! I could not be happier! Now that we have recieved our photos back, people are raving about them, asking when I will send them the link so they can make copies! When we got our thumbdrive, our expectations flew through the roof yet again! They went above and beyond with a personal box with our last name burned into it and some gifts along with the thumb drive. They do not do the minimum at all and work together as the perfect pair when capturing your big day! 1000% recommend them and will refer anyone and everyone who needs a photographer to them! We will for sure be reaching out on our year anniversary to capture more moments with them!
April M., 3 years ago
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Ron and Trinity Studios

5.0

Millbrae, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Monterey, 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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We were thrilled with our experience with these wedding photographers. Their meticulous research into venues that perfectly suited our personality added a unique touch to our special day. Their professionalism and easygoing nature made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. The result was not just stunning photos but also a stress-free and memorable collaboration. Highly recommended!
Alex, 5 months ago
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A Nomadic Love

5.0

Dallas, TX
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Monterey, 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 & Elliot are true professionals and we’re so amazing to work with! They led our massive wedding party in all of our photos so seamlessly and we’re so on top of everything! Made the day so stress free and fun! And the photos are STUNNINGGG!!! Carly is adorable and so sweet and made the whole wedding planning process a breeze! Can’t say enough about these two!
Alexis and C., a year ago
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A Perfect Impression

5.0

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

We booked API through our venue. We got Thomas as our photographer and we couldn’t have asked for someone more perfect for our day. He was professional, respectful, and attentive. He checked with us multiple times about his photography vision and also made sure that we were taken care of. Thank you so much Thomas!!
Torii C., 3 months ago
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Gemini Sun Creative

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Monterey, 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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We are so lucky and grateful to have had Dani as our photographer for our engagement shoot, rehearsal dinner, and wedding. Planning our wedding was a ton of work and Dani made the photography part a breeze. She was very organized, has a great website, and it was clear from the start what was included in the package we selected. Dani instantly made us feel comfortable in front of the camera because of her welcoming and warm personality. Most important she is an extremely talented photographer and we trusted her expertise. Our album is stunning and are so grateful to have such amazing photos to remember our wedding day.
Victoria J., 7 months ago
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Xenia Park Photography

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Monterey, 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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Xenia was so easy to work with that my husband and I forgot that we were shooting in the middle of the park on a hot day with many people around us. We were just so focused on our photoshoot and new ideas, places, poses and good laughs that time went by so fast. Our pictures are beautiful. Great experience and lucky us to have found her :) Would definitely recommend!
Ecaterina, a year ago
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Amative Creative

4.9

Lynchburg, VA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Monterey, 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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Andrea and her team have all been incredible to work with! I knew photography was one of my top "no skimp" areas and Andrea was able to capture everything we wanted! Many of our extended family were not able to attend our ceremony due to COVID, but were able to "experience" everything through the photos we shared. From engagement shoot, to bridal portraits, to actual wedding, to even an extra shoot after the wedding in the mountains--her talent and skill is beyond anyone else I have seen! Even my husband (who does not love to be photographed) feels comfortable during our sessions and agrees she is worth every penny and more! We love her and will definitely continue to work with her for years to come!
Krista & A., 3 years ago
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Oury Memories

5.0

Reston, VA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Monterey, 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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Grace was always available and was easy to work with! We are excited to see our photos!
Taylor, a month ago
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Ashley Cynthia Photography

5.0

Phoenix, AZ
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Monterey, 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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There just aren’t enough words to describe how amazing each and every photo Ashley and her team took on our special day. Aside from literally being the best hype woman, she has a magical way of finding the perfect angle. Ashley even helped me bustle my dress when mom was not around, that's not even her duty but she did it anyway!! I will never forget her professionalism and kindness during one of the most important time of our lives. Thank you!
Andrea & B., 9 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film

5.0

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

Only If I could give Ledd 10 stars. I enjoyed working with him. His professionalism is top-notch. The fact that he knows his job and knows what to do. Easy to work with. The final results are amazing and he delivered quickly.
Opeyemi, a month ago
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Holly Castillo Photography

5.0

Malibu, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Monterey, 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 found Holly on Zola. We loved her colorful work that was previewed on the site, and we were so pleased that she was able to travel to Paso Robles from Ventura County. Aside from our BEAUTIFUL photos that we received from our day, Holly was very punctual, professional, and so easygoing to work with on such a busy day. She is very affordable compared to other photographers in the area, and her work is SUPERB...an absolutely unbeatable value for such good work! We highly recommend Holly Castillo Photography!
Clarice O., 2 years ago
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Hey Honey Photography

5.0

Sacramento, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,499
  • Serves Monterey, 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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Choosing Anna of Hey Honey Photography as our wedding photographer was more than just hiring a professional; it was welcoming a cherished friend into our most precious day. From the moment we met, her radiant energy and infectious enthusiasm put us at ease, and her passion for capturing genuine moments shone through. Our wedding in San Francisco was a whirlwind of love, laughter, and joyous chaos, and Anna navigated it all with the grace of a seasoned storyteller. She and her assistant photographer, Linda didn't just document the day; they became part of it, weaving seamlessly into the fabric of our celebration, capturing not just the posed portraits but the fleeting smiles, stolen glances, and unbridled joy that truly define a wedding. But Anna's magic goes far beyond the technical brilliance of her photos. Our guests still rave about her gentle energy and knack for making even the most camera-shy soul feel like a star. She captured not just the faces, but the hearts of everyone who shared our special day. And then came Fort Point. Ah, Fort Point. Anna transformed this historic landmark into a canvas for our post-wedding bridal session, with the breathtaking backdrop of the Golden Gate Bridge painting every scene with romance and drama. Her vision, her guidance, and her ability to turn raw emotion into stunning imagery are unparalleled. The proof, as they say, is in the pudding (or in this case, the Business Insider article , 27 of the most beautiful wedding photos taken in 2023, featuring one of our wedding photos!). To see our love story immortalized in a publication is a testament to Anna's exceptional talent and dedication. But even beyond the accolades, what truly sets Anna apart is her heart. She genuinely cares about her couples, taking the time to understand their desires and personalities. She becomes a cheerleader, a confidante, and a source of calm amidst the pre-wedding frenzy. Communication with Anna was always a breeze. Her emails were like sunshine, and her ability to translate our visions into picture-perfect reality was uncanny. Planning with her felt more like brainstorming with a best friend, and by the time the big day arrived, we weren’t just clients, we were co-creators in our own love story. So, dear Anna, if you're reading this, know this: you are more than just a photographer; you are an artist, a storyteller, and a friend. You gifted us not just breathtaking photos, but memories that will forever warm our hearts. Thank you for capturing the essence of our love, for your unwavering support, and for reminding us that magic unfolds when you entrust your story to someone who truly sees it. Without a doubt, Hey Honey Photography deserves not just 5 stars, but a constellation of them. If you're looking for a photographer who will weave your love story into captivating imagery, look no further than Anna. She'll capture your hearts, freeze your joy, and leave you with memories that will forever shimmer with the golden light of San Francisco. With endless gratitude, Your not-so-secret fans, Pearl & Tomo
Pearl, 5 months ago
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Joyce Li Photo

5.0

Fremont, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Monterey, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Joyce was great at making this shoot ours to own. She had professional insights on how things should work to take perfect photos, but she wanted us to let her know what we liked and what we considered to be perfect photos. We appreciate her directing us to have more of a candid shoot, which really shows in all of her pictures of us
Vinh N., a month ago
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Anna Panutsa Portraits

5.0

Philadelphia, PA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Monterey, 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 is an extremely talented photographer, and a really easy person to work with! She is amazing at getting all the right angles, even sitting or laying on the ground when she sees fit. Also, Anna’s editing skills are second to none, and she will make sure every last touch-up is executed perfectly. Ultimately, her top priority is to ensure couples have beautiful photos that will truly last a lifetime. We were fortunate to have Anna capture both our proposal and engagement shoot, and we highly recommend her, a million times over!
Sarah and M., a year ago
Twentythreeninteen

5.0

Benicia, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Monterey, 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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We feel so lucky to have booked Thomas - we couldn’t have found a better photographer. He offered us a free engagement shoot and our photos from our wedding day turned out absolutely perfect. He turned the pictures around so quickly too, which we so appreciated since we were eager to see them. I would recommend him to anyone!
Sophia, 10 months ago
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Lerina Winter Photo

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,750
  • Serves Monterey, 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.

Lerina was amazing. Her photography speaks for itself. She captures the natural beauty of film without the tacky editing that has become so common. She perfected this timeless look on film and digital. What really impressed me was how she hit every single photo request and was both firm in her direction but also kind. She is a true production manager as well as an incredible photographer. We're lucky to have found her.
JM, a year ago
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Lo Anderson Photography

5.0

Castle Rock, CO
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Monterey, 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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Lo is by far the best! She is amazing to work with and as professional as they come. She made our wedding day so special and we now have stunning photos to look back on for the rest of our days!
Lexus S., a year ago
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Cassie Valente Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $9,750
  • Serves Monterey, 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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We feel like the luckiest people in the world to have had Cassie and her team as part of our wedding day. Cassie is pure magic with her camera, capturing the most ethereal, timeless, serendipitous, and joyful photos. Her magic lies in her ability to tell the story of the day, and we are able to relive all of our emotions through the day through just her photos. All the anticipatory moments filled with butterflies and giddiness, to the surprise of first looks, the surreal feeling of walking down the aisle, and the collective celebration of getting married. Her craft is both built on her incredible expertise in capturing the momentous moments, and also her ability to make people feel so comfortable. Cassie is so genuine, friendly, professional, communicative, and incredibly comfortable to be around. She gave many gentle reminders to relax, remember we love these people, and lean in closer. You just smile a little bigger when you trust the person behind the camera, and that's exactly what working with Cassie felt like. Everyone in our wedding party commented on how surprised they were that the dedicated photo time felt fun and easy -- all thanks to Cassie and her team. Cassie gave us the wedding photos of our dreams, completely romanticizing our time in Golden Gate Park and Chinatown in San Francisco. We are so grateful for her creative drive, and we give our highest recommendation to anyone thinking about hiring Cassie!
Taylor N., 6 months ago
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Kathryn Cooper Weddings

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Monterey, 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 not only has the creativity and adventurous spirit needed to capture unique, inspiring shots but her skills and professionalism ensures that she'll deliver high quality images. It was a pleasure working with her and I am very satisfied with the results of our collaboration.
Sally Sparks, 3 years ago
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Ashley Carlascio Photography

5.0

Chico, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Monterey, 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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Stavick Studios

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Monterey, 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.

When I first contacted ejstavickstudios, I immediately got a response from them , they worked with me and my husband's budget so we were really grateful to have them. Ej and Sarah were always punctual with their time they were really professional when it came to that , also their work was worth every penny spent was really happy with how everything came out! , would definitely recommend them to friends and family
Carly Nguyen, 2 months ago
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Sarah Fischback Photography

5.0

San Jose, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Monterey, 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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Sarah is one of our absolute favorite vendors to work with. It is always a pleasure to shoot alongside her and her work is both beautiful and professional. We are proud to suggest her as a vendor.
Live Now Media, 2 years ago
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Mindful Wedding + Elopements

5.0

Montrose, CO
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Monterey, 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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I would highly recommend Mindful Wedding Photographers! first, the finish product is amazing and will be loved years and decades to come. They are easy to work with and make everyone feel at ease and bring a great energy to the event. They capture all the important details but then step back and capture the fun and love as it unfolds so you will love all the candid/sweet moments
Stefanie Fox, 6 months ago
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Menyhay Photography

5.0

Clovis, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $799
  • Serves Monterey, 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.

I am sooo pleased with how my photos came out! The way they captured the love and warmth in a photos is now something I can appreciate forever. Very professional and great direction from Mr. Menyhay!
May, a year ago
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Ryan Michaels Photography

5.0

Sacramento, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $750
  • Serves Monterey, 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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Ryan is such a kind soul and he takes beautiful pictures.
Deb K., 2 years ago
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Fatima Elreda Photo

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Monterey, 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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It was easy to work with Fatima as she was in constant communication. All the pictures we took felt genuine and not staged. She made us feel comfortable and made us feel less stress during our wedding day. We would hire her again for major events in the future!
Yesenia C., 2 years ago
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Ana Karotkaya Photography

5.0

Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,990
  • Serves Monterey, 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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Ana’s photographic expertise truly elevated every moment, from our special wedding day to Christmas cards, personal occasions, and business events. Her professionalism shines through as she captures each moment with precision and artistry. Working with Ana was an absolute pleasure, and her skillful approach ensured that every photograph is a timeless masterpiece. Highly recommend her for any occasion!
Iryna, 6 months ago
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Eichar Photography

5.0

Mill Valley, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,400
  • Serves Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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 can't recommend Kristen enough! Not only does she create stunning photos, she makes session so fun and is very easy going! Kristen has an amazing client experience and will have you smiling ear to ear when she delivers your gallery! Run don't walk to hire Kristen if you are looking for a phenomenal wedding and engagement photographer!!
Lo Anderson Photography, a year ago
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The Clausen Gallery

5.0

Fresno, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,295
  • Serves Monterey, 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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Our wedding day was 11/6/22 , Matt and Jessica Made our day special by picturing the most beautiful moments in there photos of our day! They both are so professional photographers ! They were kind sweet in directing us capturing the natural moments that matters the most . We appreciate and love our amazing gorgeous wedding photos we can't thank enough for all you do to keep our memories alive in photos! As a tradition we will take anniversary family photo to keep in touch we you both! Thank you Victoria and Brian
Victoria D., 2 years ago
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Entenmann Photography

5.0

Red Lodge, MT
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,850
  • Serves Monterey, 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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I worked with Entenmann Photography for my micro-wedding. Julie and her husband traveled to Wyoming for my special day in the mountains. Julie was so wonderful to work with. She met with me prior to the wedding to prepare a schedule, list of pictures to complete etc. On the day of she was prepared and went above and beyond for us. We got our sneak peak photos quickly and access to our online gallery. I have nothing but great things to say about Julie and our experience with her.
April & C., 6 months ago
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Tooney White Photography

5.0

Modesto, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,990
  • Serves Monterey, 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 is an outstanding photographer. We absolutely loved having her as our photographer for our wedding. She captured moments that we will look back on and treasure forever. So thank you so much for everything like making us feel so comfortable around you and in front of the camera.
Jazzmin M., 5 months ago
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Julia Goldberg Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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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My husband I made the decision to have a destination elopement in JTNP and hired Love & Latitudes after chatting with them some. I am definitely an over-thinker and looked into so many options in terms of locations, photographers, etc. prior. Making the decision to hire Diana and Isiah was the best decision I think we could have made for our wedding day. They took the stress out of EVERYTHING from the planning process to actual day of coordination. Communication was a breeze and made the process as easy as can-be. We are beyond thrilled with our experience and photos. We had a private ceremony officiated by Isiah. They put so much care into making the experience totally stress-free and special. From helping me with transporting my bouquet and carrying our water bottles and hiking shoes to literally picking individual cactus spurs out of my dress in the desert heat. Not to mention, they also downloaded our playlist as a surprise and had our music on hand where there was no cell service. Because of them and their thoughtfulness, we were able to have a first dance at our ceremony site which we hadn't even thought of planning for ourselves. On top of how memorable and smooth of an experience we had, it was fun sharing our wedding day with them. Plus, and importantly, the actual photos we have from our wedding day are absolutely phenomenal! Diana managed to capture the most authentic-feeling, beautiful and creative images of this memorable time.
Melanie J., 2 years ago
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Birchfields

5.0

Winchester, VA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Monterey, 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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I’m a wedding photographer and I absolutely love working with Steve. He’s kind, warm, creative and so amazing to work with! He’s flexible and keeps the day upbeat and fun. I recommend him all the time to couples!
Audra, 23 days ago
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Jasmine Lee Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,700
  • Serves Monterey, 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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Laurie Ann Martin Photography

5.0

Santa Rosa, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Monterey, 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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I highly recommend Laurie. She captured the most beautiful wedding pictures! The first time I spoke with Laurie and saw Laurie’s work I knew she was the one I wanted to do my wedding photos. Laurie answered all of my questions with excitement and quick response. As many already know weddings can be such a stressful time and I was not stressed one bit when it came to my photographer. She knew exactly what would work best for my husband and I and I can’t thank her enough for all her great recommendations. Laurie made me very comfortable and Put my mind at ease with my big day! After the event, I had the pictures back in no time. All edited beautifully and just how I wanted them! The pictures are so beautiful. It looked 3 times better than I imagined. She was able to capture not only us but all of our guest in the moment and was able to get the most memorable shots that my family that we will cherish for a lifetime.To the highest standard For all my photography needs I highly recommend Laurie Ann Martin photography Thanks you so much!
Rachel & T., 4 years ago
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Jonathan Tung Photography

4.9

Bothell, WA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Monterey, CA

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

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

5.0

Petaluma, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Monterey, 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 worked with Russ for our wedding and engagement photos and we love his work! Russ was on the recommended list for our venue, and after checking out his portfolio we knew we had to reach out to him. After an initial consult, we chose to go with Russ. We first met Russ at our engagement shoot. We are both relatively shy and uncomfortable in front of the camera, but Russ made us feel at ease. We love our engagement photos and love our wedding photos even more. Russ was so easy to work with on the wedding day - he was on time, communicative, and helpful. He kept our family photos moving and helped organize guests for photos. Our guests even commented on how great Russ was at the wedding. He delivered a (very large) sneak peek within just a few days of the wedding. Overall, Russ is a great guy and an amazing photographer. We would highly recommend Russ to anyone looking for an engagement/wedding photographer!
Kristen T., 12 days ago
Tylar Brooke Photography

5.0

Laveen, AZ
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Monterey, 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 , 11 days ago
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Jade Lin Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Monterey, 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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Jade is an incredibly talented photographer! Our photos came out so beautiful, they were perfect. Both Jade and her assistant took wonderful candid pictures too! All of the planned photos with everyone posing came out great, but we were so surprised at the gorgeous candid shots as well!
Monica, 5 months ago
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Rafael Garcia Photography

5.0

Bakersfield, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Monterey, 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.

Rafael is hands down one of the best photographers I have worked with. I used his services previously for my mothers wedding and when the day came for mine I knew he was the photographer for us. He is detail oriented, patient, creative and kind. When my husband and I decided to elope we only gave ourselves a week and a half to plan. Rafael was very accommodating to our last minute plans and made us feel as if we had planned our special day a year in advance. Rafael took the time to learn the site and plan beautiful photos accordingly. Rafael gave us great directions on how to pose and what angels would make us stand out. My husband and I are not huge on taking photos and when we received the photos we were amazed ! The photos looked natural and captured who we are as a couple. I look at these photos and feel confident and beautiful! I appreciate all the work Rafael put in to our special day ! We are so excited to share these photos with our loved ones for generations to come.
Alexis C., 7 days ago
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Jenni Summer Studios

5.0

Carlsbad, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Monterey, 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 an incredible photographer and so sweet!! She is such a joy to work with and her photos turn out absolutely incredible! 10000/10 recommend!
Jessica H., 3 months ago
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Amber GC Photography

5.0

Sacramento, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,799
  • Serves Monterey, 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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I participated in a collab with Amber and the photos ended up being magical! Thank you3
Jessica, 10 months ago
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Image In Love Photography

5.0

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

Recently my husband and I threw an elopement party so our families so they had a chance to meet each other. Image In Love Photography was everything we could have ever dreamt of! Toby was so much fun to work with and delivered some absolutely gorgeous shots. We are beyond grateful to have these memories captured that will last a lifetime. Thank you Image In Love Photography. You are truly the best!! Highly recommended for sure!!!
layla mckendry, a month ago
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Luz Castro Photography

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Monterey, 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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She was so amazing, professional and her prices was awesome, we really love to contract her for our best day
Juan, 10 months ago
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Bellocq Weddings

5.0

New Orleans, LA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,495
  • Serves Monterey, 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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J. was fantastic. He was like a ghost in the crowd during the wedding and caught such amazing moments throughout the event. As the bride, there was so much going on and I didn't have to direct J. at all, he just flowed through the preparation, ceremony and party with ease and captured everything. He also had some fabulous ideas for posed pictures post ceremony. From the start I knew he would be great because he contacted me immediately after I sent a request to him and actually PICKED UP THE PHONE to speak in person. Crucial in my book! We were absolutely impressed with his professionalism and the pictures are beyond even "a thousand words". We couldn't be happier. Thank you J. and the Rock n' Roll Wedding Club for capturing a once in a lifetime event that we will treasure forever. I will highly recommend you to anyone I know!
Jessie, 5 months ago
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Mindy Webb Photography

5.0

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

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

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Mindy 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 Monterey, 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.

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

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Classic style
  • Serves Monterey, 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
Thank you so much Emily for making our big day so special. We will cherish these images forever and we had a great time working with you. Hire Emily, she knows what she's doing! From location and wardrobe guidance for our engagement session to helping us plan the details of the big day, Emily was a great resource and we will definitely recommend her to all our soon-to-be-married friends. Thank you!
Shayan, 2 years ago
MalikaDanae Photography

5.0

Sacramento, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Monterey, 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
We booked Malika as our wedding photographer and she did a great job! She made us feel comfortable at our initial encounter with the engagement photo shoot. We have booked her for a graduation photo shoot after that and plan to book her for future shoots. 10/10 would recommend her for your next photo shoot!
Izanie & S., 3 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Monterey, CA

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

A Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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 Monterey, 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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