Wedding Photographers in Santa Ynez, CA

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Adam Levinstein Photography

5.0

Laguna Beach, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,999
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Modern. Timeless. Different. Adam Levinstein Photography is a wedding studio based in Orange County with a passion for timeless storytelling. Founded in 2014, Adam has continued to photograph over 50 weddings per year, capturing special moments for each unique couple! Our goal is to photograph your day’s special moments, personalities, and love story all while allowing you to fully be present and in the moment.

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Adam was great to work with!! Clear communication and so easy to work with from the start to receiving final photos. Love the pics and highly recommend. Will definitely use again for a future project.
Michelle C., 9 months ago
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Dominic Trujillo Photography & Videography

5.0

Redlands, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

I am an artist and a hopeless romantic. For me, taking photos has always been a way to not only express myself but to connect with the people around me. Documenting life and love has become second nature to me over the last 5 years as a wedding photographer.

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Dominic is an INCREDIBLY talented photographer! Him and his wife not only are artistically talented but working with them was so fun and relaxing! My fiancé HATES taking photos and they were able to capture amazing candid natural shots while allowing the more formal shots be fun and enjoyable. They were so great at corralling our large families but they were so respectful and made it STRESS FREE! Not to mention the final product photos were CHEFS KISS! I can’t recommend them enough! You won’t regret it!
Cristina + N., a year ago
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Kelly McDaniel Photography

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Kelly has been a full time wedding photographer since 2016 and has been published in Ceremony Magazine, Wedding Chicks, Inspired By This, Loverly and Ruffled Blog and numerous fashion editorial magazines. Kelly started her photography journey in college with an old 35mm Canon - developing film and cultivating a passion for portraits. Ultimately, she ended up in the corporate world as a litigation specialist and nearly a decade into her career, she accepted that her true passion was in the arts. Kelly is a mother, wife and enjoys being out in the fresh air and sunlight and traveling anywhere.

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We’ve used Kelly on multiple occasions from our wedding to family photos! Every time we are super impressed with our pictures. Kelly is great with our kids and makes everyone feel super comfortable to get those natural poses and smiles. Can’t wait to book our next photo session!
Jo and M., 2 years ago
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Aladdin Films

4.9

Los Angeles, CA
  • Classic style
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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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Oh my god, the photographer we got didn't just capture moments; he captured emotions in a way that they are still shining on our canvases, frames, and on hard drive) It's really difficult to describe how good they are, so in short, let them capture your wedding and you'll be grateful that you chose them for the rest of your life, just like I am! Thank you guys!
Elise G., 4 months ago
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Sarah Vendramini Photography

5.0

Goleta, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,800

A couple and their pets hiking in the woods...jumping in the waves at sunset...a bride dancing down the aisle...my goal is to document every scene of your story, so you can hold onto it forever. Whatever the occasion, whatever the venue, I strive to make the most out of life, capturing vibrant, authentic smiles, celebrating each moment, and spreading positive vibes. We only have one life to live...so let’s enjoy it! Though I specialize in couples photography, engagement sessions, and weddings in the Santa Barbara / Southern California area, I’m also available for maternity sessions and destination weddings.

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Sarah was the best decision we made about our wedding! She made the whole experience 100X better and easier, plus she really helped me think of things in advance that I had no idea to think about it. She is so much more than a photographer, and I couldn’t thank her enough for how amazing she was. BUT THEN, on top of all that, she is an AMAZING photographer and all the photos came out amazing. We couldn’t have been happier for this whole experience :) please hire Sarah, you will NOT regret it!
Christy G., 9 months ago
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Alexandra Wallace

5.0

Orcutt, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000

I work full-time as a fashion and wedding photographer, and promise to get all of your Arrested Development references. I'm not here to ask you to smile and look at the camera - I'm here to be your pal and make some beautiful keepsakes to look back on!

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Alexandra’s attention to detail, creative flair, and professional demeanor truly made our special day shine. Alexandra is a joy to work with and captured every moment beautifully. She also makes you feel really comfortable. Highly recommended!
Sandy, 3 months ago
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Lerina Winter Photo

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

Carpinteria, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000

A former wedding planner turned photographer, my eye for details comes second only to my heart for authentic moments of joy. With over a decade of experience in the wedding industry, it is my honor and my passion to create timeless imagery to tell your story. My mission is to preserve the memories of your wedding in the most extraordinary way.

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Leslie is an absolute gem. If you're reading this review and considering Leslie as a photographer, don't hesitate.. book her now!! Leslie was our elopement photographer at the Santa Barbara Courthouse. She took the time to get to know us as a couple and made us feel so comfortable. And in some way, she also saved the day of our elopement! She went out of her way to notify us of an big-rig crash in SB in which would increase our drive time and to make sure we plan accordingly. Leslie also gave us tips, where to park, and even flagged us down when we got to the courthouse and we made it JUST in time for our appointment. Her work is a also a testament of how talented she is. From her vision, guidance through to the delivery of photos.. everything was flawless. Leslie really cares and goes above and beyond for her clients. I hope to work with her again someday!
Lily U., 2 years ago
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Grace Kathryn Photography

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,000

I'm a California native with a wanderlusting soul. I grew up in the snowy mountains of Lake Tahoe and spent my teenage years in the rainforests of Costa Rica before returning to the West Coast of the United States to study the art of wedding photography and earn my BFA with Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California.

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Working with Grace is the dream - she’s easygoing, professional, and incredibly talented. After working with her for over a decade, I cannot recommend her enough to anyone in need of photos!
Alexandra Wallace, 6 months ago
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ByCherry Photography

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000

I'm based inn sunny Santa Barbara, California world famous for its moderate Mediterranean weather and Spanish architecture throughout the city. Being an all-year wedding destination location I have the fortune to be a part of so many couples' special days. I love capturing joy! I'm passionate about elopements and helping couples maneuver the logistics to make their day super special.

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I can't say enough good things about Cherry! As a wedding officiant, I always tell my couples that Cherry is like a butterfly - she takes photos without you even noticing she's doing it. Because of that, the marriage ceremonies are intimate. She knows every nook and cranny of the historic Santa Barbara Courthouse and all the best beaches. Cherry has taken gorgeous photos in most very venue in town and the Santa Ynez Valley, and when I learn she will be the photographer at one of my weddings I always congratulate the couples on a fabulous choice. Cherry's super fun and chill - you can't go wrong!
PATRICE HANDLEY, 4 years ago
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Kay Mitchell Photography

5.0

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

Hi There! I'm Katherine (or Kay!). I've loved weddings for as long as I could remember and I believe I have one of the best jobs in the whole world. I love being able to capture moments from one of the best days of a couples lives and I get to do it alongside my best friend, my Husband. You could call us nerds; we love Harry Potter, puzzles and video games. Our favorite vacation spot is definitely Las Vegas and we both love good Mexican food. We have two fur babies; Bella and Betsy and yes they are so spoiled. The Husband, Abraham (or Bram) is also an engineer when he's not capturing weddings and a Cal Poly alum.

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Kay is simply the best photographer on the planet, me and my husband are from Italy and France and we’ve never met a photographer that is so professional, optimistic and fun. It’s like an old friend is taking pictures of you, she makes you feel very comfortable and knows how to make you look beautiful on your special day. We’ve hired her for our engagement session back in 2018 and now for our wedding on May 8th. What else is there to say? Be ready Kay. We’ll hire you so many other times and be ready to fly to Italy in a couple of years.
Carolina E., 3 years ago
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ROAN Weddings

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000

Based in Santa Barbara, but traveling all over the country and the world, Anthony and Preston both live out of vans and have a passion for telling captivating, beautiful stories. Anthony has a history in both high fashion photography that focuses on working with nature and natural lighting. Preston has a deep love for Videography and telling documentaries, high adventure travel, and everything in between. We have shot over 100 weddings in 20 states and seven countries, and we can't wait to continue to add to that list!

Tony and his team are my favorites to work with! They are always down to create something beautiful together. They know how to share the space with the photographers (in this case me), and communicate so well with us and the couple. Their final product is absolutely beautiful and always reflects the couple so well!
Nathaly Norman, 2 years ago
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Jacob Grant Photography

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Editorial style

Hello! I am a Southern California based Photographer with International travel experience. Many Photographers are able to take a beautiful image, what sets me apart is my passion to tell your authentic, dynamic story in a way that is relaxed, fun, and sincere. Let's work together!

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Jacob was an absolute pleasure to work with for our civil marriage and engagement photography. He was very friendly, informative, easy to communicate with and quick to respond from the moment that we reached out to him to inquire for his photo services. He was very flexible to work with, genuine throughout the entire process and made us feel so comfortable during the photography session although we are not naturals at being photographed. Jacob also had great advice on helping to make our photo session meaningful and memorable beyond just getting the amazing shots that he was able to capture. He was very in-tune with what we wanted to resemble in the photos and asked us all the right questions to truly understand our vision. He made us feel comfortable, had a lot of fun, and the final product came out beautifully. Our friends and family vouched that the photos truly captured our personalities and our relationship. Booking Jacob as our photographer for our civil marriage and engagement photography was one of the greatest joys and brought positive memories in the middle of the pandemic. Although we had to re-plan and navigate our wedding plans, working with Jacob and having these photos forever for our milestone day will be forever cherished. Thank you Jacob!
Julie & A., 3 years ago
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Brittany Taylor Photography

5.0

Solvang, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600

Hi, I’m Brittany and I’m so glad you’ve stopped by! Through Brittany Taylor Photography I pride myself in capturing all of life’s milestone moments and preserving them through beautiful imagery. It is my goal to bring raw emotion to life and tell a unique story (your story) through each photograph. Having been in the industry for well over a decade I have the experience and expertise to provide my clients with both the professionalism and personal detail in which I believe every client deserves.

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Looking for beautiful, timeless images? Look no further! Brittany is a joy to work with from beginning to end. The entire experience is enjoyable and FUN!
Cynthia Signorelli, a year ago
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Amelie Black Photography

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,830

Thank you for being here! My name is Amelie and I am extremely passionate about capturing intimate love stories. I love collaborating with my couples to create unique, meaningful galleries that reflect the most important moments of their days. I would describe my style as candid, emotional, dreamy, fun, and documentary-style.

From the minute that Amelie arrived at the venue, she was professional, helpful, creative, and kind. She is incredibly skilled not only at taking beautiful and artistic photographs, but also in managing the dynamics of the wedding event. My husband and I are not super comfortable in front of the camera but taking a walk with Amelie to get some solo shots was organic and effortless. We just received some preview photos, and both her photo composition and editing captured our wedding perfectly. Without being asked, she took on many more roles than just the photographer: timekeeper, dress bustler, calm creator, and creative director. She somehow seemed to be in several places at once and was always an arm distance away when a photo opportunity arrived. She scouted beautiful places for my husband and I to take solo photos, instructed the officiant on where to best stand so our ceremony photos would look good, and remembered every single special shot that we requested prior to the event. Hiring Amelie was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding, and I can’t recommend her enough. We will certainly be recommending her to all our friends and family.
Montana and A., 3 months ago
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Tessa Tadlock

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000

Hi!! How it works with us is Sarah shoots and Tessa takes care of all the editing! All the photos you’ve seen here are Sarah’s shots and Tessa’s edits!! We love working with laid back couples who really just want to have fun no matter what… but also really want incredible photos! Our thing is mixing magical outdoor landscapes and lovers!!

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We wanted to send a quick thank you to you as you made our wedding day extraordinary! Thank you for putting up with us (and our family) for all those hours patiently waiting for that incredible sunset! Thank you for helping plan the itinerary and pick some breathtaking spots for a photo shoot and making us feel comfortable in front of the camera even though we are both so awkward and unnatural LOL! Thank you for being so easy going and laid back and making our family feel so welcome and great behind the camera as well!!! Everyone was just raving about you! You were such a pleasure to work with and exceeded all our expectations of what a wedding photographer could be. Thank you for being part of our picnic, haha!, and our big day!!!!
Kim & B., 2 years ago
Zach & Dune

5.0

Goleta, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $7,000

Our goal is to tell the story of your day in an authentic, elegant, and timeless way. Our style is “photojournalism meets editorial” with an emphasis on moments, texture, light, and color. We use a variety of different cameras, both digital + film, to collect moments in an artful way.

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Zach was a great partner while working on a shoot together. He asked great questions, had positive energy, and has a very creative eye. I would highly recommend him to couples especially in the Southern California - Central Coast Region and Beyond.
Iann Ivy Photography, 2 years ago
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MacKenzie Rana Photography
Santa Maria, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000

Born and raised in California and a lover of nature my style is driven by landscapes, connection, and authenticity. I believe that when you look back on a photo, you remember what you felt at that moment. It is my goal to help facilitate an incredible experience that is worth remembering and displaying. Capturing the big moments and the little ones in-between.

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Kelsey Crews Photo
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Classic style

WIFE. MOM. PHOTOGRAPHER. I was a photographer before I was ever a wife or a mom...I have dedicated my life to photography for the past 18 years or more. Throughout that time, I focused on training myself to catch those particular moments that show the best in people. I strive to capture expression and character, in the most attractive way. I really believe that I show people the way they want to be seen. Everyone is Beautiful.

Michelle Lauren Photography
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500

I love the human spirit. And in our relationships is where we thrive. The love shared by two people is a gift. I am always in awe and honored to capture that love and those moments that will be cherished forever. If fills me up. It's my thing.

Jocelyn & Spencer Photography
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Fine art style

Jocelyn is a calming presence of encouragement. She is diligent in finding the best light and most flattering conditions so each couple can feel comfortable and confident. Her temperament and consistent eye for detail allows each couple to feel like their unique selves. Spencer is a lighthearted and gentle presence to each wedding day, coupled with a deep joy for capturing candid sentimental moments. His desire to make each couple feel known for their unique story comes from his interest in getting to know what inspires them about each other.

Just Kiss Collective
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

Just Kiss Collective is Joni Deluccio and Kristen Hammonds. After nearly twenty years of capturing weddings on our own, we teamed up in 2018 and blended our collective knowledge and experience to capture your wedding day memories. We understand how important your moments are, and are honored when we are invited into your lives on such a special day.

Sarita Relis Photography
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400

Every photo shoot is a journey. Each person I photograph is special and comes with a unique story so no photoshoot is the same. I step into your world for a day and capture some of that story. Whether it's a wedding, special event or portrait I am there to capture your moments and give you beautiful images that you can reflect back on time and time again.

Malaya Images
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,200

Malaya is a Santa Barbara, California wedding photographer specializing in capturing classic portraits with an editorial eye to produce natural, elegant, and emotion-filled wedding photography. Servicing Santa Barbara and surrounding areas and available for travel worldwide

Sola Luna Photography
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500

I enjoy life's simple moments- Collecting wildflowers, evening walks on the beach, and oil painting. I love my home in Santa Barbara and believe it is the most beautiful place on earth. If you are undecided about where you want to take your photographs, get ready for me to convince you to head on over to my neck of the woods.

Lauren Rae Weddings
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,200

The dress, the flowers, the celebration... I'm obsessed with all of it! This is my dream job, that's for sure. (Not to mention my workday always ends with cake!) There's a solid chance that I will gush over how gorgeous your dress is about a million times and get teary-eyed at least once. Stressed-out bridesmaids and frantic family members always seem to relax when I show up with calm reassurance that everything will be ok- this isn't my first rodeo, and yes, your hair looks fabulous. I am not only there to capture your day, but also to be your biggest cheerleader, your advocate, dress fluffer, and lipstick-on-the-teeth checker.

Baron Erik Spafford
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

I've been a professional photographer for over 30 years. My images have won numerous awards, nationally and internationally. As an event photographer I have covered a majority of The Fortune 500 Companies as well as many Political Dignitaries and Celebrities. I have photographed over 1500 weddings including the weddings.

Kyle London Photography
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Editorial style

We are used to flipping through the magazines and peaking on peoples instagram. We notice the serene and meticulous moments that encapsulate the couples love. These photos are lovely, they deserve to be on your fireplace mantle but they aren't the only photos you should be expecting from your wedding photographer! The best wedding photographers know how to capture both. I can't help but burst with joy when I am able to capture these kind of moments. With a background in Photojournalism, these documentary style shots become my favorites from a wedding day.

Bethany Joy Photography
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000

Modern, timeless, and sincere wedding photography on California's coast. Sisters Bethany and Mackenzie are central coast California wedding photographers. It is our goal to tell your story through our photographs, knowing the pertinence of the details — for it’s what makes your story uniquely yours. We love traveling and work all along the CA coast from Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo, up to Monterey and the Bay Area.

Willa Kveta Photography
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,250

Capturing photographs that evoke emotion, is what I was meant to do! Whether I'm photographing a wedding, an individual, or even commercial work, the emotion, the invisible yet visible connection, is what I seek to capture in my photographs. I specialize in Goddess Empowerment Sessions, Intimate Weddings, Adventure Elopements, and Lifestyle Portraits. Although once my main focus, I only take on a select number of Full-Scale Weddings each year. I'm based in Santa Barbara, CA, own property in Costa Rica (my second home), and travel to photograph love and cool humans all over the globe!

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Eivan's Photo & Video

4.9

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

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

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I had to postpone 3 times due to Covid and pregnancy but they were so accommodating. The staff was very friendl, professional and did an amazing job! They made my special day the best day ever!!
Allante D., 2 years ago
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Randall de Leon Photography

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Photography has always been a lifelong passion of mine, I picked up my first camera as a gift from my dad when I was 14 years old. Never in a million years would I have thought that my lifelong hobby could eventually become my career. I focused on my future, working my way through college and grad school to achieve my license to practice, but a part of me realized that I wanted to pursue a career that allowed me to go on adventures and meet a lot of new people. So in 2019, I took that risk, changed my hours from full time to part time and put more focus on my photography. I booked my first gig later that year and have never looked back.

Randall was the most wonderful photographer for our wedding! He made our vision come true. He is very personable and very patient. He is very professional and such a great photographer to work with. Not only is he amazing at what he does, he was a great hit at our wedding and all of our guests loved him. My husband and I 1000% recommend him! Can’t wait for our future photoshoots.
Maritoni & J., 4 months ago
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Drzazga Photo

5.0

Cleveland, OH
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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 (and dee + the other videographer) were perfect to work with for our wedding!! Carly and dee did our engagement pictures as well and they were nothing short of amazing! They make you feel so comfortable while pictures and videos are being taken! All of their work is so beautiful and they are the best at what they do!
Heather K., 3 years ago
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Justin McCallum Photography

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Hi! I’m Justin (he/him) and I’m here to affirm your love, make you feel like a fucking rockstar, and dance like a total fool. Oh, and take so many gorgeous photos of y’all. Obvs. My style blends both documentary photojournalism and fine art photography: coaching folks who are shy in front of the camera, then stepping back to capture authentic moments uninterrupted. I’ve been lucky enough to have my work published by A Practical Wedding, The New York Times, GLAMOUR, People Magazine and many other fabulous outlets. I'm a stereotypical Capricorn that loves drag shows, campy horror films, every dog I meet, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

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Justin was phenomenal to work with! We hired him as we noticed how, compared to the other photographers we were considering, his images evoked fun and a world of vivid colors, and above all, everyone in his photos looked HAPPY, which is a harder quality to find in professional wedding photos than you might think. Anyway, Justin did not disappoint! While a consummate professional, he was also incredibly fun to work with and was great at putting us at ease in order to get the best, most natural photos possible. He brilliantly captured the warmth and love of our wedding day. We felt seen and understood throughout the process of working with him, and the resulting images were gorgeous, bursting with light, color, and joy.
Tracy K., 5 months ago
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Sophia Osborne Photography

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

Aptos, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

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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My experience working with Deanna was a real delight. She wasn't overly ambitious so to the point that she impeded my workflow as a Videographer, and that is huge for me, as Photographers & Videographers need to have ease of communication between them for everything to run smoothly and properly serve the wedding couple. I'll definitely be referring her to future clients so that we can work together again one day! :-)
Big Day Productions, a year ago
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Adam Griffin Photo

5.0

West Hollywood, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

I’m Adam—a Boston native who’s now roaming around California photographing everything I see. When I’m not behind the camera you can usually find me in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes, sipping a dirty martini with friends, jamming to Taylor Swift in the car, or taking my rescue pup Ollie to the park or on long neighborhood walks. I got my first film camera when I was 8, and it was love at first sight. Capturing your story is more than just a job for me. From destination elopements to parties of the century, I've seen it all and love every minute of a wedding day.

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Adam Griffin was the first photographer that I was referred to by a friend. After reviewing his site and socials, I knew we had to reach out. A quick call to discuss details and get to know one another and I knew I found the right person to capture our wedding day. After a few more calls going over day-of deets and walkthroughs of the venue, the big day finally came. In lieu of an engagement shoot, we had asked Adam to photograph our rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding and it was then that I began to see Adam's craft come to life, but also his deep consideration and care for the subjects in each of his photos. The next twenty-four hours were a whirlwind of love, matrimony, and just a hint of chaos. I mean this with every cell in my body, we could not have had the day we did without Adam Griffin and his team. We hired him as a photographer and what we got was so much more. When a tipsy bridesmaid had one too many before the ceremony, Adam saw the daggers coming from out of our eyeballs and reassured my future spouse and I that committing a felony before swapping our vows was best saved for another time. When extended family felt the need to suddenly become a creative director and attempt to direct his skills, Adam reassured them that he was capturing all the necessary moments and more. Whether it be his kindness, his needed assertiveness, or just his calming energy when your new mother-in-law is searching for a microphone to broadcast her voice to 200 people, you want Adam there to shoot each individual moment. My new husband and I recently got our photos from our big day back and there were instant tears. So many delicate and sweet stills of an evening that went by way too fast. Adam Griffin and his team are remarkable photographers and so much more. I implore you to at least reach out and give him a call. You and your impending spouse will not regret it.
Rob + J., 2 years ago
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Hopkins Co

5.0

Nashville, TN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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 and her team were amazing to work with from day 1 up until wedding day! When I booked with Savannah we had an initial call and instantly clicked! So I knew she was the one I wanted to capture our big day. Not only did she communicate greatly and answered anything I could think of, we also got to set up a meeting (at our local coffee shop! So fun!) prior to wedding day which helped us stay on the same page. If you are looking for someone fun, communicative and to capture your vision Savannah is your girl!
Rhiana D., a year ago
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CH Photography

5.0

Las Vegas, NV
  • Editorial style
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

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

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Chris shot our wedding and we are so beyond happy we went with him for our big day! He brought an electric energy to our day - he was in all the action on the dance floor and got all of the shots we wanted. The photos are absolutely stunning and he captured the light and airy look I was dreaming of. Upon receiving our photos I noticed that one or two special photos from the day weren’t in the initial album, I described the photos and asked if he could add them and he quickly found the photos and added them to the album for us. He went above and beyond for us. The turn around time for our photos was also super quick! I couldn’t be happier with our decision to have CH photography capture our big day
Hollie, a year ago
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A+M Badillo Images

5.0

Pasadena, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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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If you haven't found your photographer: Marijo and Andy, are the absolute best couple to hire!!!! Marijo went above and beyond in making our photography sessions an amazing experience for everyone in my bridal party. All my bridesmaids felt that she did a fantastic job with directing and helping navigate us on how to pose. The results of our photos were just magic. Out of all of our vendors my husband and I loved ambadilloimages the very best!!! Because that's what they truly are: THE BEST!
Donna, 3 years ago
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A Nomadic Love

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

Boston, MA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

It sounds cheesy but I love capturing authentic and candid moments and giving you photos that you can look back on and love; I've been photographing for over 20+ years. I never realized (until going full-time with photography) that photography has always been such a present part of my life; I love documenting these moments and having them to look at later. I notice all of the small details, the exchange of smiles during a ceremony, or the look in your partner's eye when they see you for the very first time walking down an aisle. I'll capture it!

We spontaneously booked an engagement photo shoot with Jenn after connecting through a local group page. So glad we did, she relieved so much unnecessary anxiety we had over our coming wedding photos! We're not at all natural in front of a camera, but Jenn knew exactly how to direct us. We also ended up snagging one of our favorite hidden gems of a local museum for our shoot and Jenn captured it perfectly.
Anna W., 2 months ago
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Soda Fountain Photo

4.9

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

I’m Mysi (pronounced, boringly, “Missy”)! I’ve been at this thing for 12 years and I keep falling more and more in love with it all. Give me intimate micro-weddings, quirky dive bar weddings, raucous South Asian weddings... my team and I absolutely thrive in chaos and emotion. My specialty is catching the moments and those tiny moments in between. ✨✨✨

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We met with a lot of photographers and Mysi blew them out of the water! In terms of competitive pricing, working within our budget, amazing creativity, phenomenal bubbly dedicated personality, and just overall being an asset to the entire process. Mysi really got what we were looking for. She was also so open and non-judgmental. (She even did boudoir shots at our delicate request, and I felt so comfortable with her.) She made sure to ask what I as the bride was concerned about with photos and how I wanted to end up looking. (Most of us in this culture have some kind of body issue, and she’s very sensitive and understanding.) I think I told her I wanted to look like a badass from a movie, and she completely delivered. As a bonus, she also worked extremely well with my mother-in-law. By the end, it really felt like I had hired a best friend I didn’t know I had. And the end product was everything we wanted, from sci-fi action thriller, to achingly beautiful art shots. Mysi really ran the range with her art. Easy responsive communication, reliable…. Just great. We were tough clients with a lot of special requests and unique situations, and Mysi just crushed it. Highly recommend.
Shira and G., a year ago
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Stephen Tang Photo

5.0

Pasadena, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,100
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

While some photographers emphasize their gear or trendy post-processing, I take pride in subject-photographer interaction - the relation I build with clients, picking up on nuances in pose and expression while we shoot, anticipating the viewers' response - because ultimately, that's how photographs that matter to us are created. I'm a native New Yorker who found myself relocating to Los Angeles and making it my home. Wherever you'd like to have your wedding, it would be my pleasure to be your photographer.

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I had worked previously with Stephen, and loved his work so much that when I was looking for a photographer for our wedding he was the first person I thought of. I even made him drive out to Arizona for our wedding, and I am so glad that he was happy to do so. :) He was such a great addition to our weekend. He is so nice and easy to work with, and gets along with all of the vendors. Our photos turned out INCREDIBLE. He did such a nice job editing and delivering photos that truly represented our wedding weekend. I've never seen a photographer who can capture emotion like Stephen can. I am really not a fan of the light and airy wedding photography styles that are popular now, and Stephen is the antithesis of this. Stephen's photos are vivid, have personality, seriously capture the moment, are unforgettable, classic and a little bit artsy. He has such a way with color and framing. I can't sing his praises enough.
Alexa + T., 4 years ago
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Xenia Park Photography

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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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Im was very impressed with Xenias work! She has an aesthetic taste and beautiful style
Lesia, a year ago
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Amative Creative

4.9

Lynchburg, VA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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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It gives me no pleasure giving Andrea a less than perfect review, because her pictures are indeed gorgeous and she is a very talented editor and artist, and I do love my photos. With that, there were some things during the process I wish were more transparent and I thought others should be informed. She does not honor her contract at all/it needs to be updated. My signed contract stated I’d receive min 3 previews within 3 days of my wedding. I waited a full week until contacting her; she stated that the contract was “old” and didn’t account for editing…again so update it. OR at the very least admit and let me know you will not be meeting the terms of the agreement and tell me when I can expect them (she didn’t). I had no reason to believe I wouldn’t get previews for over 2 weeks and it was incredibly disappointing/frustrating. Additionally, the photos she chose to include were not what I’d hoped, I had several pictures of my dj but zero of my family…like why? Additionally, 3 days before my wedding she texted me asking if it was okay for her to send someone else to do my wedding. Now, I am understanding of illness and family issues but if you really needed to sub my wedding, call me and and explain. But to put the decision on a CLIENT and ask if they are okay with you not coming as expected put me in a tough position, not to mention a stress I didn’t need before my wedding. The contract also stated I’d get the full gallery by the one month mark, and after I didn’t get the previews until almost then, I knew that timeline was laughable. I was provided no communication as to when I might expect them just that she was “unusually” busy (clearly overbooked, admitting 5 weddings a weekend, etc) Or, you can stalk her IG stories for her queue but that just shows you where you are in line, not when you can expect anything. Eventually I received my photos 16weeks after my wedding. While they were absolutely stunning, I was still a little upset about little details ignored (leaving scratches when I specifically asked to have them concealed out) or photos that were only provided in black and white, when I wanted color or the option for both. I’ll wrap up by saying yes her photos are amazing but go in aware deadlines won’t be met or communicated and you’re not guaranteed to actually have Andrea herself (I’m sure her whole team is amazing, shout out to Jo!) it’s clear anyone on her team is interchangeable. If you’re not bothered by any of that she’s amazing!
Stacy W., a year ago
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Oury Memories

5.0

Reston, VA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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 helped put our vision together and helped us organize
Taylor R., a month ago
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Gabbie Burseth Photo

5.0

Santa Monica, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

My name is Gabbie, and I'm a wedding photographer for the couples who seek a non-traditional approach to their big day. I'm a sucker for a candid moment, intimate ceremonies, and black-and-white images from the 1980s. My work is photojournalistic — I approach weddings through a documentary lens, telling the truth with beautiful and timeless imagery.

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We had the pleasure of working with Gabbie for both our engagement photos as well as our day-of wedding photos. 12/10 recommend working with her for both. We had such a fun time working with Gabbie and the photos turned out amazing. She went out of her way to get to know us as a couple during our engagement photo session, and you can tell she kept it all in mind on the day of our wedding. She worked hard to make sure all the special moments were captured, both portraits and candids that we had requested.
Cheyenne M., 2 years ago
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Fox & Fig Photography

5.0

Clarksville, TN
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Hello lovely! Let me introduce myself—I’m Sarah. Welcome to my little creative space—I hope you love it here & make yourself at home. My goal as your photographer is to put you at ease and therefore be able to capture your moments authentically and beautifully. As a film and digital photographer ("hybrid" if you will!), I take a big step back to capture your memories with intention, love, and honesty - my promise to you, is to treat your day as if it were my own. Film is my favorite medium to capture wedding days on, as I feel it brings back a level of authenticity, imperfection, and refined elegance that is irreplaceable.

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Sarah is great! She is so fun and easy to work with. She asked me what I wanted and made it happen! She made my day less stressful and worked around me and my huge, chaotic wedding party. We loved Sarah and her pictures are gorgeous!
Shayla + D., 3 years ago
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Ashley Cynthia Photography

5.0

Phoenix, AZ
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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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This review is long overdue. One year ago today, Ashley photographed my intimate family wedding. Literally everyone at my wedding loved her. My brother is also a professional photographer (but a jinx for weddings) and complimented her sooo many times. She was so low-key throughout the event, blending right in throughout the day. She was so sweet and friendly, she basically felt like was part of the family that day. She got beautiful portraits of me and my husband, portraits with our families, then so many great candids throughout the day - exactly what we wanted. She definitely knows what she's doing with the couple portraits too - she gave us directions that sounded so silly at the time, but omg the pictures came out amazing. Cannot thank her enough, and cannot tell you enough to BOOK HER NOW!
Jennifer, 2 years ago
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Mani Pannu Photography

4.9

Westerville, OH
  • Editorial style
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Hi My name is Mani Pannu and I am the owner/primary photographer of Mani Pannu Photography. Founded in 2010, we specialize in weddings, engagements, and other family milestones. With us as your photographer you can be rest assured we will be capturing everything from your breathtaking arrival to the whimsical toss of your bouquet, you will have a collection of memories that last a lifetime. Photographed over 500 weddings and special events over the span of 10 years makes us one of the top preferred photographer for our clients and their friends.

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Great to work with and extremely professional team!!
Tiya P., 9 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film

5.0

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

We decided to do a last minute baby moon in the Miami area. I wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to get a photoshoot. However, I was a bit worried about finding a photographer on short notice, especially between Christmas and New Years. I reached out to several photographers and Ledd Lens was the only company that promptly responded, replying to me within ten minutes, From the very start of our conversation, Andre was exceptionally professional, responsive, and approachable. He was very flexible with my last minute request and accommodating to my asks. I knew right away that he would be a fantastic choice. When the day came the weather did not cooperate and Andre was able to flex his schedule to a time that was not rainy, which was much appreciated. He assured me that this would be a positive experience regardless of the weather. And the photo shoot went fantastic! His ability to choreograph and capture a scene is unparalleled. You could feel the enthusiasm and passion he has for his work, and that is reflected in the final product. Andre did a great job of quickly editing and delivering the photos. We absolutely love how they turned out and cannot recommend Andre and Ledd Lens enough!
Muriel, 5 months ago
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Holly Castillo Photography

5.0

Malibu, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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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As a wedding planner and fellow wedding vendor it is very important that I get along with the photographer and work with someone that is easy to communicate with. I have very much enjoyed working with Holly on multiple weddings now, I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer. Not only are her prices competitive, her quality of service can't be beat. She will deliver an incredible gallery of photos you will love and cherish forever.
Yamileth C., 2 years ago
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Love Knot Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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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Hey Honey Photography

5.0

Sacramento, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,499
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

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

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

5.0

Fremont, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

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

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We chose Joyce and Wesley for our wedding photos and Ari for our videographer and we are so happy we did!! Joyce was super attentive and responsive with emails and was always available to talk or help out with anything. On the wedding day she was more than willing to help us and make us feel comfortable. We are in awe of how amazing our photos and video turned out and couldn't have asked for a better team!
Aimee, 10 months ago
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Shelby Phillips Photography

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,250
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

hey you! thanks for dropping by. my name is shelby, and i am a queer artist and manhattan based photographer who specializes in weddings + equine portraiture. my priority as a photographer is developing a personal relationship with each and every one of my clients (two or four legged). your special moments are their most pure when you are comfortable and ready to just have fun, and i am here to create that joyful space.

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Shelby is incredibly easygoing and flexible, with a genuine focus on making your day true to you. During our consultation in the weeks before the ceremony, it was evident that we would be comfortable in front of the camera with her in charge. Aside from asking for a handful of specific family shots, we gave her full creative control of the day, and I can’t put into words how beautifully her vision came to life. Looking through her portfolio ahead of time, I admittedly expected the photos with my husband and family to be gorgeous given her clear editing and shooting talent. Needless to say, my expectations were very high for the full album. As we opened our album for the first time, we were absolutely blown away by her ability to capture the emotions of our guests during the ceremony. The photo of my mom tearing up, my best friend grinning ear-to-ear while holding my bouquet, and the sweet soft smile of my father-in-law leaning in closer to hear our vows better are all moments that I didn’t get to experience during the ceremony, but will now forever be a part of that day for me. Through photos, she managed to make an already perfect day full of even more joy and emotion. What she provided for us was absolutely priceless and I will be searching for new moments for her to capture in the future.
Lauren + J., 3 years ago
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Ashley Carlascio Photography

5.0

Chico, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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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Ashley was the photographer for both our engagement shoot and wedding in Half Moon Bay, CA. I am so in LOVE with all of our photos. She made both experiences so much fun and as seamless as possible. We were a little nervous about taking our engagement photos but now it’s one of our favorite memories from the whole wedding planning process. We had so much fun! She is so awesome and I would hire again in a heartbeat. She has great communication and puts a lot of care and detail into what she does. We really had such a great wedding and cannot thank her enough for capturing such a beautiful day.
Maggie H., 2 years ago
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Lo Anderson Photography

5.0

Castle Rock, CO
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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 so invested in her clients' happiness and in capturing the photos of all their memorable moments! I am a wedding planner, and I feel 100% confident in recommending Lo to all of my couples. She goes above and beyond and truly cares!
Sweetie Pie Weddings, a year ago
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True Light Photography

5.0

Central Point, OR
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

My role isn't just about capturing stunning images; it's about being your anchor, guiding you through the whirlwind of emotions and joy that comes with your special day. I specialize in capturing both the poised elegance and authentic moments, all while harnessing the natural light that defines my business name. Whether your wedding is a lavish affair or an intimate elopement, I'm equipped to handle it all. From climbing mountains for the perfect shot to capturing the charm of a luxurious venue, I'm dedicated to turning your vision into reality.

Calea is absolutely AMAZING!!!! Searching for a wedding photographer was stressful, and we are so lucky that we found Calea. Calea is extremely communicative and reliable. When we had questions, she never made us feel bothersome or pressured us. I was feeling pretty nervous before our engagement shoot and Calea made me feel so at ease! She is so easy-going, but will also prompt you when needed. You can truly tell that Calea has a passion for photography and it shows in her work. Thank you so much, Calea!!
Allyson N., 6 months ago
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Jess Onesto (formerly Cheers Babe Photo)

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Jess is a wedding photographer serving couples from Los Angeles to New York City. She specializes in documenting moments with honesty and optimism to showcase her couples’ love for each other, love for their people and their love for a damn good time. “My work is bold, enduring, and honest.” With more than a decade of experience as a photographer and a background in fine art and film photography, Jess approaches each wedding with intention and a sense of novelty. She works in both digital and film mediums and her work has been featured in publications including Martha Stewart Weddings, Destination I Do and Brides.

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Working with Jess and the Cheers Babe team was a DREAM. Our photos are stunningly beautiful, they capture the joy, color, laughter, love and happiness experienced throughout our whole wedding. I am so grateful to have had the warmth and kindness of Jess on my wedding day, she showed up while getting ready and immediately made me feel at ease and cared for. She's a ray of light. Additionally, my family is humongous, with 12 aunts and uncles (just on my mom's side) getting a family photo is always a massive headache...Jess managed to rotate through ALL of our group photos, across families, in what felt like under an hour...which meant more time for cocktails, food, and partying! I can't recommend Jess and her team enough. Not to mention, she's a creative genius and will surely keep you inspired even after your wedding. XO
Caroline & C., 4 years ago
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Kathryn Cooper Weddings

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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 did an amazing job photographing our wedding! We had an intimate ceremony on a pier on one of the Finger Lakes. I loved that she arrived at the venue early to scout out scenic spots in the park and caught some great candids of our family. She made it so easy for us -- she was ready with lots of suggestions and ideas for shots to capture after the ceremony. We definitely depended on her expertise and I so appreciated her preparation. You can tell that she is truly invested in your special day! She made us feel at ease, which was especially nice because my husband and I are a little camera shy. She has a great sense of humor and she made us laugh through our photo shoot. I highly recommend Kathryn for your wedding photos. She will make your experience very enjoyable and you will get unique, artistic shots. Thank you, Kathryn!
Brenna & T., 3 years ago
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Fatima Elreda Photo

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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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My now husband and I have been working with Fatima for the last two years, since he came across her in 2021 to capture our surprise proposal. Even in our first shoot with Fatima, we found her to be kind, fun, and committed to excellence. Given our positive experience and impression of her professionalism and outputs, we went on to work with her for our subsequent engagement shoot and another special one. Fatima listens to her clients, gets an understanding of what they're looking for, and shares her perspective and feedback to ensure that her art is in line (and beyond) your expectations. She has amazing skills in playing with light and shadows, capturing candid, but editorial likes images - our friends / family kept telling us her pictures look like they're out of a magazine! We have loved getting to know and establish a relationship with her, not simply because her work is extraordinary, but also, at a personal level - she is a warm, genuine person who truly wants to deliver the BEST for you as a client. I cannot recommend her enough and you can't go wrong in scheduling her for your next big shoot!
Anusha B., a year ago
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The Jaramillos

5.0

Bedford, TX
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

The Jaramillos, a husband and wife Photography duo. We specialize in capturing the authentic and raw moments with an editorial flair. Whether you want iconic photos to post, or to have for your future grandchildren to gaze upon, or anything in-between we are the photographers for you.

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Isaac and Reigna are the most fun and professional people to work with! My fiancé and I did our engagement photos with them and they made us feel so comfortable and natural in front of the camera! Their communication leading up to, during, and after photos was clear and straight forward. The photos they captured for us are ones I am still so in love with and will cherish forever - they captured us so perfectly!! We’re now booking IRJ for our wedding and we are so excited!! Couldn’t recommend more :)
Haley H., 8 months ago
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Mindful Wedding + Elopements

5.0

Montrose, CO
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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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Cassidy and Izadora made us feel like family great communication they captured our love and made it so fun Carlos and I will forever be grateful Thank u
Monica, 24 days ago
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Emily Morgan Photos, LLC

5.0

Oceanside, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Traveling has taught me the importance of capturing all the important - big and small - moments to look back on years later. I love capturing those truly candid moments. The kind of photos that put you right back in the moment five, ten, fifty years later. I'm a Southern California-based photographer that will travel wherever you want to document your love! I'm constantly exploring in my hiking boots with laid-back couples that want to capture genuine moments about their relationship. When I'm not taking pictures, you can usually find me hanging out with my people, hiking, watching sitcoms, or taking a spontaneous trip.

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Drew from Xpress Entertainment here! Working with Emily Morgan Photography for a North Carolina wedding was an absolute pleasure. Emily's fantastic personality and flexibility with timelines made the collaboration seamless. She ensured the couple received all the shots they desired, and when the photos arrived, they were nothing short of brilliant. Looking forward to our paths crossing again! 5 stars all the way.
Drew Segura, 4 months ago
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Ana Karotkaya Photography

5.0

Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,990
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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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We're so happy we were able to have Ana with us on our big day. Our photos came out amazing and she truly captured all the joy me, my husband and our guests were feeling. It was easy to coordinate with her beforehand and as a bride, my main concern was needing to trust my vendors and I felt that 100% with Ana. We love her spirit and her calm presence, and plan to reach out to her again in the future!
Diana T., 8 months ago
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Kristen Vincent Photography

4.9

Coronado, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,995
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Hello there. Holy moly, I've been photographing all the pretty things, places and people for 12 years! I am a proud Mama to 3 kiddos, so I get the chaos that comes with love, life and the little ones. I love to dive right in and figure out what story I've been invited to tell. Who are you? I want to know your why. Why do you want your pictures taken and why me. Together we'll create your wardrobe with intention and choose a location that speaks to you. I always encourage connection, music, kisses and your best dance moves.

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Kristen was a dream to work with from start to finish. Our engagement shoot was fun and playful to start, then ended with some steamy sunset photos in the water. Our wedding day was just as perfect! Kristen is attentive and worked great with our planner and timeline. Our guests said she was so kind and playful. Truly the BEST investment!
Sarah J., 6 months ago
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Peterson Design & Photography

5.0

Fullerton, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

We are a husband and wife duo who specialize in colorful and bright imagery for fun, vibrant and modern couples. Our mission is to provide an enjoyable, relaxed and fun experience in front of the camera and beautiful photographs that you will treasure for a lifetime.

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Marisa and Tim were absolutely amazing! We had originally planned for them to photograph our micro wedding in December 2020. However, due to Covid protocols, that was not possible. Because of this, they were incredibly accommodating and we had a newlywed session in November 2021 at the LA Arboretum. Since it was our first photoshoot, my husband and I were nervous. Throughout the entire process, Marisa maintained communication, was super helpful with providing tips, and calmed our nerves! The photoshoot was so much fun! Marisa and Tim made us laugh the entire time, always keeping in mind the details that were important to us. If you’re looking for photographers who will partner with you while also creating beautiful photographs, we highly recommend them!
Stephanie, 2 years ago
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Madison Michelle Photography

5.0

Omaha, NE
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Hi! I'm Madison, a Nebraska based Wedding + Traveling Photographer documenting the side of you that doesn't feel seen, while capturing the moments that typically go unnoticed. My promise is to make you feel the best version of yourself and capture you in a way your spouse sees you.

I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Madison so many times over the years. She is constantly putting her clients first and making sure their needs are met and they know how important they are. She truly goes above and beyond with each of her clients. Think bestie vibes! If you're looking for a sign to book her - this is it!
Meg Slattery, a month ago
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Kristen Thomison Photo

5.0

Rossville, GA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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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Kristen is not only an artistic photographer. She is kind and thoughtful and takes great care of our clients. Highly recommend!
Evergreen Venue, 3 months ago
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Photo by Makenna Marie

5.0

Richardson, TX
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Please inquire on my website so I can set up a video call! <3 My Focus: You, Your Unique Once-In-A-Lifetime Love, & Capturing Your Memories Of Love To Last A Lifetime. I am a Dallas based wedding photographer that will travel anywhere and everywhere to capture your love in its truest form. I want every client to feel like a friend and develop a true friendship with them. I capture editorial and documentary style photos with 35mm, digital, and super 8 video.

Makenna is such a great soul to work with - she’s done more than 3 photoshoots for me and my wedding one was my absolute favorite. Couldn’t have found someone who captured the small details, she turned my vision into my memories forever!
Crystal C., 5 months ago
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Entenmann Photography

5.0

Red Lodge, MT
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,850
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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 Santa Ynez, 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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Booking with Tooney for our engagement shoot was one of the best decisions my fiancé and I made during our wedding planning journey. Her communication and accommodations brought our dream engagement photoshoot to life. After witnessing what she created, we promptly booked her for our wedding. Tooney also served as an excellent hype-person. As a somewhat reserved couple, she boosted our confidence and continuously hyped up both my partner and me, bringing out the best in each of us in our photos. I'm really excited for her to capture our dream wedding this December. Thank you Tooney!
Arjay F., 5 months ago
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Whitt Photography and Film

5.0

Lewisville, NC
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Hi I'm Hannah and I'm from tiny fishing village in Cornwall, England but moved here to North Carolina in 2017. Fun fact, they actually filmed some of scenes for the Game of Thrones spin off, House of the dragon there! It's hard to pick favorites but if your wedding includes a dog in the bridal party, a dress with pockets and the cupid shuffle....COUNT ME IN! Among my never-ending list of dream sessions is of course a wedding at Disneyworld and the ultimate outdoorsy engagement session with the wild horses at Shackleford Banks. Don't be surprised when I ask you to add me to your pinterest boards so I can fangirl over your wedding plans.

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We work with Hannah all the time and she is absolutely TOP TIER! As a fellow wedding vendor I can confirm you are in the best of hands with her, THANK YOU for all you do!!!
Erik Massengale, 6 months ago
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Shot By Katie Gunz

5.0

Santa Monica, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Katie is a published Wedding Photographer known for her warm romantic style. Over the past 7 years she has photographed many weddings throughout Southern California. She enjoys nature and loves connecting with couples who truly believe in love and creativity.

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Katie and Jeremy are truly the best and you can just see the passion for their profession through their work . They made my husband and I feel comfortable, they were patient and kind. The quality our professional pictures were beyond what I had imagined. I was pleased with how efficient Katie was in delivering our pictures and how fast she was to answer my questions. I definitely recommend anyone to trust her if you are looking into taking engagement and wedding photos .
Jessica & B., 3 years ago
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Julia Goldberg Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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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Julia was wonderful to work with! We thoroughly enjoyed our elopement shoot. She was flexible and so kind! Very laid back / easy going personality that puts anyone at ease even if you’re not used to getting photos taken. And wow, elopement photos are so stress free!! If you’re thinking about it, don’t overthink it! You won’t regret the intimate and stress free adventure! What a wonderful memory we’ll always have to look back on, we can’t speak highly enough about Julia and her marvelous photography skills!
Elizabeth and J., a year ago
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MKEshoots Photography

5.0

Porter Ranch, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Based out of Los Angeles, CA, MKEshoots Photography specializes in wedding and portrait photography. We truly understand the importance of capturing your wedding in its full glory. We both have over 6 years of experience in professional wedding photography. We place great importance on documenting the wedding day and capturing its essence through our photography. We want all our clients to be able to cherish the memories captured and relive their wedding day over and over. Our team specializes in capturing natural, documentary-style, candid photos.

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Murtazzah and his team at MKE were absolutely fantastic. Their professionalism, kindness, and expertise were outright unmatched. They met with us regularly before our wedding, they were always available via email or phone if we had questions, and the incredibly reasonable price helped us to stay within our budget and still have the best experience with a photographer I have ever had. Additionally, they fit in with both of our families so well, it felt like we had friends taking photos on our special day and that feeling really made everyone feel so relaxed and stress-free! I have recommended MKE to every one of my friends for their special events because they are, simply, the best! You won’t regret choosing MKE!
Jacob, 10 months ago
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Love & Latitudes

5.0

Huntington Beach, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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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Diana is not only an incredible photographer, she is also an incredible person. She is super responsive, very flexible, and genuinely cares about the people she's working with! Diana showed up on my wedding day to an absolutely hectic mess and stepped in like we had known her all our lives. She is a wizard. Neither my husband nor myself particularly like getting pictures taken, and Diana was able to direct us while giving us all the room to be ourselves. She accommodated all of the shots we wanted to get with family and friends, and captured the sweetest and silliest moments I never knew i needed to see! Thank you Diana!!!
Rowan S., 10 months ago
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Birchfields

5.0

Winchester, VA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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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Steve at Birchfields totally knocked it out of the park for us. We were on the fence about hiring a videographer, but realized we really wanted the ceremony and speeches captured professionally. We are so glad we found Birchfields. Steve was incredibly helpful from the start - answering all of our questions, giving us ideas, and helping us to come up with the right package to buy. He gave us time to think things through, and we never felt pressured or rushed. On the day of the wedding, he was so easy and fun to work with. He sent us a small film trailer of the wedding the day after, which was so awesome to have right away! We recently got back our full edited films, and they are better than we could have hoped - super well edited, amazing crisp quality, and they really honor the mood and feeling of the whole night. We are so happy to have worked with Steve, and would absolutely recommend him!
Hannah & J., 3 years ago
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Kristy Tasca Photography

4.9

Charleston, SC
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Kristy Tasca Photography is a Charleston-based Destination Wedding, Elopement + Portrait Photographer documenting authentic love stories + moments. With 12 years experience as a photographer and 25+ years experience as a coach, Kristy truly makes her clients feel comfortable and like the best version of themselves. Maya Angelou said it best, “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style”. So, let’s get together, look cute, laugh, get to know one another and capture your love like you’ve never seen before.

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Kristy was amazing! Such amazing work and so easy and fun! We cannot recommend her enough!! Hands down the best wedding photographer in New York!
Reed W., 3 years ago
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Laurie Ann Martin Photography

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

Petaluma, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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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I have worked with Russell several times and I admire his photography and people skills. He's great at keeping you laughing the entire day while coming up with incredible photographs. Highly recommend!
Lisa Stone, 4 years ago
Jordan Jankun Photography

5.0

Washingtonville, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

I have been photographing weddings for 12 years and I love every second of it! I live in the Hudson Valley, but I travel all over the world for weddings. I started photographing weddings in college on the side and once I graduated I knew I wanted to continue to pursue weddings! If you'd like to inquire, please do so through my website!

Jordan was truly the best photographer we could’ve ever asked for for our wedding. From the moment we met her we both felt so comfortable in front of the camera. Our photos came out better than our wildest dreams and we will cherish them forever.
Nicole, 3 months ago
Nicole Catherine Photography

5.0

Malibu, CA
  • Classic style
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Hi, I'm Nicole! From a young age, I always had a camera in hand and absolutely loved taking photographs and documenting anything that caught my eye. Born and raised in Southern California, I love the beach, bright colors, and documenting couples' love stories. Pursuing my passion for photography, I graduated from Brooks Institute of Photography with my BFA. I photographed my first wedding in 2014 and never looked back.

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Nicole went above and beyond. Covid complicated things, but she was understanding and accommodating. We only had her for a short while, but somehow she found the time to capture every moment I was hoping for, along with some that came as a pleasant surprise when I got the photos back! These photos are more beautiful then I could have possibly imagined and my family and I will cherish them for the rest of our lives.
Brandy, 2 years ago
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Rafael Garcia Photography

5.0

Bakersfield, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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 very professional and knows exactly what he is doing. He helped me propose to my now Fiancé and helped organize the whole thing. He gave me a few good options of where to propose and we set up the date and time. He met me on time there and hid very well to where I couldn’t even find him haha. Every shot was absolutely amazing and the photos came out so beautifully. I highly recommend anyone to Rafael and promise you will never regret choosing him.
Matthew L., 14 days ago
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Sarah Peterson Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,888
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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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Absolutely loved working with Sarah! She keeps things so fun & pays special attention to the little details of the day. Highly recommend for all weddings, family pictures, etc!
Shannon Newman, 3 years ago
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Ovation Photography & Design

5.0

Orange, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

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

My husband and I hired Ovation Photography (Elissa Simmons) to shoot our wedding at the Monterey Peninsula. It was the most beautiful wedding day possible! We received the most amazing photos that captured the magical moments of that day. She went above and beyond our expectations as a wedding photographer. We hope she is available when we decide to renew our vows in the future.
Queen M., 5 months ago
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Photos By Victoria Smith

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Authentic and Artistic Photography Hey there! My name is Victoria Smith, your Los Angeles wedding and couples photographer. I went from being an instructional coach to traveling the world capturing the love stories of my clients. My passion for education and people fuel my love of documenting authentic moments that showcase your personalities and connection for years to come. With candid moments and true to color editing, your images will preserve your legacy for generations. I enjoy traveling, hiking, and am always available to chat over coffee! Send me a message to share about your story, and let's plan how to document every second.

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Victoria made the entire process from picking a date, location, and theme/outfit options so enjoyable. My fiance was not ecstatic to be taking pictures but he lightened up and we both were laughing and at ease very quickly.
Angela, a year ago
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Jenni Summer Studios

5.0

Carlsbad, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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 was absolutely wonderful to work with - from our engagement photos through our wedding! She listened to us and learned about who we are as a couple and was able to capture our relationship and personalities perfectly in the photos. She made us feel so comfortable but also somehow made us look like models. Her team was also wonderful and the videography shots were breathtaking. I highly recommend working with Jenni Summer Studios for your wedding!
Jackie S., 6 months ago
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Shelby Ayn Photography

5.0

Monrovia, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Your experience with me starts long before you step in front of my lens. I take the time and energy to get to know you & your story, so that I can capture the parts of your relationship that are authentically YOU. So that you can look back on the photos from this season of life, and feel like you're right back in that moment, feeling those same feels. To me, a perfectly posed & still photograph doesn't capture a feeling the way that a candid one can. I direct my couples to create images that are full of movement and those intimate in-between moments.

Shelby and her team were amazing to work with. They were extremely professional and edited our photos perfectly. Shelby found great locations at our venue for pictures, and was she took any and all suggestions I had regarding how to pose, who to pose with, and the style of photos. She made our wedding day that much better, and I recommend her for any event/photoshoots that you may need her services :)
Clarisse & B., 5 months ago
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Amber GC Photography

5.0

Sacramento, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,799
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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’m a videographer and I had the honor to work along side with Amber during a wedding on April 8th 23 and she’s professional, fun to work with, and her photos are gorgeous! She’s respectful of other vendors and so easy going. I hope to work with her again soon.
Jennea Delong, a year ago
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Ivette West Photography

5.0

Las Vegas, NV
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Hi, I’m Ivette! I’ve been capturing the memories and adventures of weddings and elopements for the wildly-in-love in Nevada, California and Texas. With occasional travels to other states where couples want their wedding day to happen like New Mexico, Arizona etc.!

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We had the pleasure of working with Ivette for our engagement and wedding photos and could not have had a better experience. Throughout everything she went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and always feeling like ourselves. She even went out of her way to make sure our pup was included in the photographs! We could not be happier with the results and will cherish these photos forever!!
Emily P., 2 years ago
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Caitlin Audrey Photography

5.0

Phoenix, AZ
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Hey hey, I'm Caitlin! I've lived in Arizona since 2010, a transplant from the PNW! I've loved living in this beautiful state, and even more love photographing all around this beautiful state as well! I've been a wedding photographer since 2018, but a photographer even longer. I got my first camera when I was 8 years old and learned how to develop my own film in my neighbors garage. I'm a momma to 3 rad kiddos, love traveling with my family, a complete & utter history nerd - you should see my NatGeo magazine collection! I can't wait to meet you!

Awarded Best of Zola
Caitlin was the second best choice of the entire wedding (first was of course marrying my best friend). She not only made the day seamless, fun, and stressless, but hot dang does she take amazing photos! Our friends and family were blown away by her professionalism, kindness, and talent the night of, and we’re blown away a second time when we got our sneak peak of photos back. Caitlin captured moments that I didn’t even realize she was taking pictures of, and I’m so glad she did. My only regret is not having more wall space to hang all the photos she took, because I can’t pick favorites since they all captured the day so perfectly. If you’re reading this and still need a photographer, stop what you’re doing and go book her right now. You won’t regret it! <3
Rebecca E., 2 years ago
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Image In Love Photography

5.0

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

Toby is the best! If you need an amazing, trustworthy photographer that will do an awesome job then he’s your guy! Super reliable and easy to work with. Thank you Toby! - Jared Sislin
Jared Sislin, 2 months ago
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Sarahi Photo

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

My name is Sarahi. Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. Since a child, I loved photographing with old polaroids and disposable cameras.. My family used to complain about the 100's of pictures I captured and how many rolls of film I used. Now, I look back at pictures from 10+ years ago, and see the beauty of "stopping time" in photos and keeping them forever. I see how it brings happiness to the people around me and myself. Nothing makes me happier than people looking back at precious memories. I can't wait to extend this experience to you and create an everlasting memory that you can carry for years to follow.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sarahi was so sweet and open in our consultation. We knew from the start that she was the photographer we needed. It was the first consultation with a photographer in which we did not feel pushed to book or left with any questions. She told us what to expect and and gave us advice if we decided not to book her! During the wedding she was so Kind and was able to keep my crazy family on check and participate in photos! We loved her and loved the photos!
Karla, 2 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Santa Ynez, CA

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

A Santa Ynez, CA wedding photographer ranges from $185 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?

94% of photographers in Santa Ynez, 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 Santa Ynez, 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?

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