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Hannah Madison Photography

5.0

Monrovia, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hi! I'm Hannah, your So Cal (but traveling) elopement and intimate wedding photographer! I'm so glad you're here. My photography style is a documentary/natural photographer. This means I'm more about documenting your moments and helping you create genuine smiles/moments in photos, opposed to just posing you, i want you to dance and have fun, snuggle into your partner and get those intimate moments. (I'll of course help you figure out what to do with your hands, because lets me honest, even I don't know what to do with my hands in photos. Haha) I love traveling, I love adventure, and I love making friends out of my clients.

Having Hannah as our wedding photographer was easily the greatest decision we made! Hannah was incredibly professional, kind, informative, easy to work with, easy to talk to, great communicator, and listened to all our needs. My husband and I are very awkward and uncomfortable when it comes to taking photos (taking professional photos was a new thing for us) and Hannah made sure we were comfortable from start to finish. By the time the wedding came around we knew exactly what to do thanks to her easy to follow tips, tricks, advice and guidance. Hannah captured our wedding beautifully, and we are forever grateful for her. We will be going to her for our future events and highly recommend her to everyone.
Jessica S., a month ago
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Cly by Matthew

5.0

New York, NY
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

CLY BY MATTHEW has evolved at year 2004 from fashion, portrait and still life photography to the wonderful world of wedding photography, which incorporates all three genres. We follow a non-intrusive photojournalistic style for your weddings, which our clients (and their guests) very much appreciate. We concentrate not only on the big picture, but also we take pride in capturing the sincere fleeting moments that evoke the senses the very essence of photography.

Where do I start…I have so many things to praise about Matthew and his team at CLY by Matthew. The search for our photographer took forever, but once I found CLY and Matthew’s work, it was essentially an instantaneous decision. I left the intro meeting/conversation 100% sure we’d hire him. His and his team’s photography is beautiful, elegant, classic, and natural – and it was so easy to work with them from a fit and personality standpoint. I’ll admit, it’s a little awkward to pose for photography! But in the months leading up, and the day of, the wedding, Matthew and his team made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera. Matthew is one of the kindest people ever, and his calm demeanor made everything so pleasant and easy (especially with the frantic nature of wedding planning!) We are in LOVE with the photos we got back. We still can’t even believe it’s us, and our wedding, because the CLY team captured everything so amazingly. It’s surreal! We are so lucky to have found them and worked with Matthew. I’m hoping to find an excuse in the future to work with him again for professional photography. If you’re here and in the middle of researching photographers, stop reading and contact CLY immediately. You won’t regret it, I promise you.
A & E., 4 years ago
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James Korin Photography

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hello Friends! I'm a wedding and portrait photographer based out of Long Beach, CA. Weddings are my absolute favorite type of photography and I love hearing about my couples love stories. My commitment to you is to provide with the best images of your life and a feeling that we are going to be friends for awhile. I will walk you through the whole process from start to finish and I'll make sure you take the time to enjoy your special day.

From beginning to end, James has been a great communicator. He has a calming energy that is very comfortable to work with when planning a big wedding like what we did. The first time we spoke on the phone we knew James was the guy for us. He is extremely thorough and one hundred percent committed to capturing the vision you see for your wedding. On the day of, his team showed up early and worked tirelessly. They shifted seamlessly, quickly adapting to any issues that arose, and when cold weather threatened our intimate sunset photoshoot, James coached us through blistering windchill with speed and precision. We've already seen a few of the sneak peeks and the photos look wonderful.
John C., a year ago
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Valley Images Photography

5.0

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

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

We hired Michelle for our wedding and wow... where do I start?? Michelle and her assistant were INCREDIBLE! They were super friendly, thoughtful, funny, helpful and just made us feel incredible comfortable! My husband and I are shy people who do not like to be the center of attention and do not like to get our pictures taken, so we were both anxious about it. As soon as they started, we ended up actually having so much fun, laughing and having a great time getting our pictures taken! I have seen a few sneak peeks and am already in tears at how beautifully they turned out. I CANNOT wait to see how the others turned out! We will 100% be working with her again in the future! Thank you Michelle for the wonderful memories! Definitely do not hesitate and hire Valley Images Photography for your next event, you will not regret it!
Astrid, 8 months ago
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Shannon Bryn Photo LLC

5.0

Escalon, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

If it's your first time here, welcome! My name is Shannon Montgomery, and I am a California and travel photographer that specializes in traditional+timeless weddings and elopements. I am always up for a good hike, enjoy rainy overcast days, and will always stop to pet any dogs in reach! Working in the garden, getting to visit any possible farm animal (but especially cows), and walking barefoot make me happiest. I love seeing the beauty in things that have endured the test of time, seen across the challenges and storms, and still stand in their own kind of beauty today.

We hired Shannon for our wedding this year and it was one of the best decisions we made! She not only kept everything on time but she became a friend on that day as well. She captured every picture we wanted on our photo listed and delivered the most beautiful pictures from our day. She is professional, hardworking and the nicest photographer we have met.
Courtney+Josh, a month ago
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MJMaiden Photography

5.0

Riverside, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

My name is Makenzi but most people call me M.J. I am a Destination Wedding and Elopement photographer that travels all over the country to beautiful destinations to witness the greatest love stories! My photography style is warm, vibrant, and authentic. I love working with all different types of individuals (that become friends) and capturing some of the most unforgettable moments through my lens. I like to create a comfortable space for my clients to be completely themselves in order to capture candid moments that tells their story! My career is photography, but my passion is people.

Awarded Best of Zola
I just received my engagement photos and I am blown away- already thinking about my next shoot with this very talented photographer. MJ was a darling to us and worked through all of our needs - including having our dog join, limited/last minute timing, location/distance to drive and the color treatment we wanted. She recommended locations and adjusted her schedule for a sunrise shoot too.
Anais and J., 2 years ago
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Jazmín Solano Photography

5.0

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

Artistic storytelling for the fun, kind and adventurous. Hi friend! :) I'm your neighborhood artist, goofy empath, & lover of dogs and human beans. (Name is pronounced Hasmeen, kinda like jalapeño) My goal is to be a source of joy and vulnerability in your life while helping you feel grounded on your big day and ~even more~ grateful for the life you live and the love you choose. 

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I booked Jazmin for our fall wedding in the panhandle of Texas. Right from the start, she was such a joy to work with! Between our first video call to make sure we were a good fit, doing her online questionnaire (which was a lot of fun), and the call closer to the big day where Jazmin helped my coordinator and I with the photography timeline, Jazmin was helpful, cheerful, and made me feel so at ease. Booking her for our wedding was the easiest choice I’d made all year! This was our first time having professional pictures taken and we are both a bit awkward in front of the camera but we did not feel awkward with Jazmin. On our wedding day, Jazmin and her partner/second shooter were punctual, organized, and just plain fun to have around! To quote my husband; “anytime we need a photographer for anything, you know we can only work with them.” Importing Jazmin from San Francisco for our DIY Texas vineyard wedding was a no brainer for us, and we’d book her again in a heart beat!
Sawyer & J., 6 months ago
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Shawnee Custalow Studios

5.0

Richmond, VA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,700
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

We are passionate about photographing kind-hearted people who are unapologetically themselves, and creating a safe and beautiful space in the wedding world for LGBTQ+ folx. Our favorite people to work with believe in giving back to their communities, that black lives always matter, that climate change is you know...real, and choose to embrace their own unique quirks and talents.

Awarded Best of Zola
Shawnee was an unbelievable photographer and such a special part of our wedding weekend. From the moment we reached out to her to getting our pictures, she has been incredibly communicative, easy to work with, and deeply kind. She made us feel so at ease and taken care of at our Rehearsal Dinner and on our wedding day. She not only allowed us to be our fullest selves but also encouraged capturing us in ways that felt authentic and not stuck in expected wedding photos or gender roles. She captured our guests so beautifully too, particularly the kids who were in our wedding. Everyone's personalities shone through so wonderfully and the picture are absolutely stunning. We cannot believe how many and how incredible each and every photo is. We cannot recommend Shawnee enough!
Sasha F., 2 years ago
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Addi Miller Photography

5.0

Murrieta, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Thank you for stopping by! I'm Addi, a Wedding and Portrait Photographer in the Temecula area. and I travel to San Diego, Palm Springs, Riverside, and sometimes to LA. I know, planning a wedding can be stressful, you have a million things to do, and finding the right photographer could be overwhelming, there are so many photographers to choose from... but if you want beautiful photos, choose me:) I'm confident that I can create and bring to life whatever you have in mind for your special day. Let's connect, so you can tell me all you have in mind for your wedding. I can't wait to work with you!

She's wonderful and We love Our Wedding Pictures. She's great and details. .just her. She's nice too.love her prices too. The best photo
Judy and S., 3 years ago
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The Bomani's

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

Huntington Beach, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

AM Studios is an award-winning wedding & portrait photography boutique known for drawing out the vibrancy of life. We aim to provide top-notch service from your very first inquiry to the delivery of your final images. Our photographic style is colorful, clean, elegant, sophisticated and timeless so you have quality imagery to share with your friends, family and many generations to come. Candid captures, intimate moments, and raw emotion are our favorite.

I cannot say enough good things about Allie and her team. I am so happy that we hired them for our engagement and wedding pictures. They are professional, caring and just fantastic at what they do. Photoshoots can be so stressful but Allie made sure we were relaxed and enjoyed ourselves during the process. I am beyond grateful for the gorgeous, timeless images she captured for us. We will cherish them forever.
Skylar B., 4 years ago
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Briana Morrison Photography

5.0

Portland, OR
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

We're both a little goofy, love to dance, adore all fur babies, and will love you forever if you buy us tacos. We are best friends who get to work together which is really great. We started photographing weddings 11 years ago and are truly grateful that our work has filled our lives with so many incredible people. If you were to ask us what we love most about being wedding photographers we would tell you, it's the people, hands down! Experiencing and documenting the love and joy between couples and their families and friends is the best job ever.

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We are SO happy with our decision to have Briana shoot our wedding! We booked them back in 2018 and they did our engagement shoot in 2019. Bria was great about communicating and getting to know us prior to our shoot date! It truly felt like we were just hanging out with an old friend. Fast forward to 2020 when we learned our wedding would have to be cancelled due to COVID. Again, Bria was wonderful in her communication and we were able to shift gears and turn our would be wedding into an elopement shoot. Bria and Andrew are going to continue with us in our journey as we throw our big bash in 2022! Our photographs are absolutely STUNNING. Her style is very candid -- doesn't feel too pose-y. We got so many great shots at both of our events. She also works with GREAT local businesses for prints. We are absolutely in love with our gallery wall and our albums. Such high quality. Briana Morrison Photography is worth every penny and then some!
Cynthia & C., 3 years ago
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With Love ~ by Georgie

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I’m a destination wedding photographer who loves to travel, take photos, drink, and eat… I know, you’ve probably never heard of ANYONE else with those likes. Haha! What can I say – I’m basic. ;). I’ve always had a love and fascination with movies, tv shows, Vanity Fair magazines, and looking at the history and style from the Mad Men era. They have something so timeless and yet meaningful about them?! Both their posed and candid moments – I DIE! I have been so fortunate that I’ve been able to take the things that inspire me and apply them organically to my wedding photography.

With Love by Georgie has such an amazing team of photographers who really capture every moment! Their work is incredible and you will love the photos!!!!
Samantha Hall Events, 3 years ago
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Kait Hubbard Photography LLC

5.0

Roseville, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

For the romantic explorers who are planning their intimate wedding in California, I am a California-raised, golden-coast obsessed, documentary-style wedding photographer who can’t get enough of the beautiful outdoor venues this state has to offer. From ocean low to mountain high, my bags are packed and I’m on my way to capture your love story in the most beautiful place in the world.

I absolutely adore Kait and highly recommend her to any other bride out there looking for an amazing photographer. I had a simple and quick wedding ceremony and dinner. She captured my new husband and I, as well as the surrounding vibe and our guests. Our couples portraits are gorgeous! My only regret is that I can’t get married again so I can once again use Kait. If you’re on the fence, consider this your sign to book Kait. She is the sweetest human you will ever meet!
Angie Z., 6 months ago
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Jake Fosmire Photo

5.0

Fullerton, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Photography intertwines seamlessly with the bonds I forge with every couple. My passion lies in cultivating genuine connections and curating an immersive experience that resonates with your unique vision and essence. I aim to articulate the breadth and depth of your narrative, capturing the essence of your love in its most natural form.

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I had such an unforgettable experience with Jake. He is super friendly, professional, and overall, amazing. He did a fantastic job on capturing our special day, and his attention to detail is what really stood out to me. He even followed us to In-and-Out after the wedding to capture more photos. I highly recommend Jake!
Hannah, 6 months ago
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Laura Nguyen Photography

5.0

Santa Ana, CA
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hello babes! I’m Laura (she/her/hers) and I’ve fallen in love with meeting down to earth couples who share an intense bond. I’m currently based in Southern California but am always open to travel! I’m ready to pack my bags and be your number one third wheel.

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Laura was wonderful. Before booking, she took the time to get to know us, learn more about our wedding, and what our vision was. (She even helped fill some gaps in our day that we didn't even think about). After booking, her communication was outstanding, not only with her consistent follow ups, but she was able to really vibe with us. Day of, we felt really comfortable with her taking our photos. Our guests commented on how professional, friendly, and helpful she was. At the end of the experience, it felt like a friend was taking our photos and not someone we just met on Zola. The photos came out great and captured exactly who my wife and I are.
John A., 2 years ago
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Ovation(Lite) Photography & Design

5.0

Orange, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, 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.

Elise was extremely helpful and professional… not only did she take amazing photographs, but she went over and above keeping us organized and making sure things were done on time…… she was an absolute professional and extremely creative. Our photographs are beautiful and her eye for detail is unmatched. I would highly recommend her, and absolutely refer to her all my friends.
Thomas J., 5 months ago
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Paper Birch Collective

5.0

Irvine, CA
  • Classic style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Our photography team is based in beautiful Orange County, California. It is our goal to provide not just a professional image, but an experience to remember. It is our belief that every photoshoot, whether it be a family, wedding, or engagement photoshoot, should be a memorable and fun experience for everyone. When shooting your event, we will bring out all of the emotion, laughter, expression, and love in you with each and every photo. We strive to capture moments that cannot be replicated, while also hoping to connect with our clients on a deeper level than just for work.

Awarded Best of Zola
We were really happy to work with Norbert, he was always responsive, flexible and very attentive to our questions. He was very professional and friendly to us at all times. Plus, he gave us some great recommendations around the area that we hadn't even heard of! We have never really had pictures taken of us before in a romantic setting by a professional before, that alone was pretty intimidating for us. Norbert made the entire photo experience a lot less intimidating for us to go through, the pictures came out perfect in the end! Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely recommend him to anyone marrying in the future in need of a photographer.
Andy and M., 2 years ago
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Christy Kendall Photography

5.0

Burbank, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

After 10 years of shooting I can tell you happily that I still think I somehow got away with having the best job in the world. I adore being able to photograph the moments of life that make it worth living. Weddings, birth, family, there are concentrated amounts of love in these moments and being able to give someone a way to hold on to that visually is absolutely wonderful.

If you’re getting married at the Inn of the Seventh Ray, hire Christy! She knows the venue like the back of her hand and made the whole planning process so much easier. Plus she’s friendly (some of our guests thought she was one of our friends!) and her work is gorgeous.
Sydney F., 9 days ago
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Rylo Creative

5.0

Denver, CO
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I AM A COLORADO AND BEYOND WEDDING + ADVENTURE PHOTOGRAPHER. MY GOAL IS TO CAPTURE THE IN-BETWEEN MOMENTS, THE WAY YOU FEEL AND SHOW LOVE, THE RANGE OF EMOTIONS THAT UNFOLDS DURING A WEDDING DAY IN A WAY THAT ALLOWS YOU TO RE-LIVE THE FEELINGS OVER AND OVER BECAUSE YOUR PHOTOS SHOULD MEAN MORE TO YOU AS THE TIME PASSES. THIS IS HOW I USE MY PASSION FOR PEOPLE AND VISUAL STORYTELLING.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ryland is extremely creative and gifted at what she does. She thinks of brilliant and unique ideas and makes them come to life with her couples. She is also incredibly talented at connecting with people - she made my husband and I feel so comfortable shooting with her. It was very easy, fun, and stress-free to work with her. She turned back high quality photos and memories that we will keep for a lifetime. I would recommend Rylo Creative to ANYONE who wants to have their love captured in a way that is both beautiful, timeless, and creative.
Lauren, 3 years ago
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Wild Elegance

5.0

Oconomowoc, WI
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hello hello! My name is Marie and I am the owner and photographer for Wild Elegance. We are a brand for adventurers, for lovers of life, and genuine people who love those little moments between the moments in life and seek out truth over perfection. Your marriage is unique because of the relationships you have with the people you choose to celebrate with. Spending my day with you and your closest family and friends brings me such joy, and creating art out of some of the best moments of your life is something I am truly honored to be a part of for so many.

My husband and I absolutely adore Marie, she made our wedding celebration so easy going and I cannot wait to work with her again!
Alexandria M., 5 months ago
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Melissa Atle

5.0

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

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

Melissa was really fun to work with. Claudia was nervous and Melissa helped her feel more at ease. Claudia and I love all the photos she took, the ones she posed us and the ones we improvised.
Claudia + M., 4 years ago
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Elyana Photography

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I believe the best photos occur when... artistry and intentionality meet moments of heartfelt connection. I'll guide you towards the dreamiest light and offer unobtrusive direction that lends to natural movements and sincere emotion. I also slow things down and help re-center everyone, creating space for beautiful moments to unfold, like mom fluffing your veil, dad's expression when he sees you all dressed up, and fleeting looks between you and your partner.

I cannot recommend Elyana enough! I wanted dreamy photos that were candid-esque so I got really excited when I came across her website. I honestly had no idea what to expect when working with a professional photographer but her service was exceptional. She's super friendly, easy-going, efficient, and communicative. Everything went unbelievably smoothly. We had Elyana for 2 hours during our elopement and she made it so fun and easy to be in front of a camera. She provided a lot of much-needed direction and our session went by so quickly and smoothly. She even helped grab my veil when I forgot it in my suite! I'm not photogenic so I was nervous about looking like a total derp after many wonderful vendors had put so much work into my hair, makeup, dress, and florals... But her artistic sense and prompting really made for some amazing pictures. She works fast! Sneak peeks and full gallery were received well before their promise dates. Granted, it probably helped that we only had a 2 hour elopement session, but the speedy turnaround time is super appreciated nonetheless. The one struggle I have from working with her is trying to pick which beautiful images will be displayed in our home. Thank you so much for these photos that we will cherish forever!
Mirae, 7 months ago
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Ozan Ulucan Photography

5.0

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

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

Ozan Ulucan Photography captured our love story flawlessly. Their passion, attention to detail, and warmth made our wedding day truly unforgettable. The photos are absolute masterpieces, evoking emotions we'll treasure forever. Highly recommend for anyone seeking the best wedding photographer!
Destiny, 4 months ago
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Keith MacDonald Photography

5.0

Burlington, VT
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

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

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot say enough good things about Keith and his work. In fact, I'm about two months late in posting this review because I've been spending so much time trying to ensure that it perfectly encapsulates how much we loved worked with Keith. This is my best shot (no photo pun intended), but know that my husband and I could go on for pages! We were SO lucky to be connected with Keith by my brother, a former college crew-mate, and even more fortunate that not only was Keith available for our wedding weekend but more than willing to travel out-of-state to photograph our big day. Of all of the vendors we worked with (and there were a lot, even though we ended up having a very small, COVID-conscious wedding), Keith made me feel the most comfortable and totally at ease from day one. He put a great deal of thought and time into his correspondence with me from the very first time I reached out (over a year before our wedding). He was extremely timely in his responses (and still is, even after the wedding!). Even virtually, I felt that we were able to develop a good relationship, which is so important with all of your vendors, but especially your photographer. Keith made every business transaction super easy and overall was just SO good to work with. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, Keith continued to demonstrate his patience and empathy as we endured many pandemic related changes. He did not add to that stress at all and his easy-going nature actually put me at ease just days before when I was trying to perfect a timeline for him. The day of the wedding was our first time meeting in person, but it felt like seeing an old friend. He was totally delightful to work with and made both my husband and I feel very comfortable in front of the camera, despite both of us being a little nervous about our modeling skills. Besides being an all-around great person - kind, quiet, thoughtful, intelligent, talented - Keith's photography is out-of-this world stunning. I mean, truly incredible! Monday morning after our wedding, we had tons of sneak peak photos and he delivered our complete album on our one-month anniversary (and remembered that it was our anniversary!) which was several weeks earlier than anticipated. He captured more emotion than I thought possible in EVERY SINGLE PHOTO. We can't stop looking at them, and neither can our friends and family. We cannot wait to book Keith again in the future. Don't hesitate - book Keith today. You won't regret it!
Morgan R., 3 years ago
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CMSours Photography

5.0

Carmel, CA
  • Classic style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

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

Awarded Best of Zola
If you are in the market for a photographer, you simply can’t do better than CMSours Photography. Christina has a way of making you feel entirely at ease while you are taking photos, that even the most camera shy of customers will immediately feel comfortable with her. During the day of my engagement, Christina was willing to get there earlier than planned to scope out the best areas for shots and walk me through some contingency plans in the event the weather didn’t cooperate. Having this level of communication and willingness to go above and beyond made me feel like Christina was just as invested in our engagement going smoothly as I was. Afterwards, Christina shared the photos with us super quickly, so we could send them to family and friends who couldn’t be there with us. We can’t recommend Christina enough - she is highly personable, professional, and her photos make for beautiful treasures that we will cherish forever!
Dan, 2 years ago
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MARS TAKES PHOTOS

5.0

Salt Lake City, UT
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I'm a photographer who specializes in 35mm and medium format film photography. I also offer digital photography and am typically shooting both on a wedding day. My inspiration comes from organic moments, perfectly imperfect details, finding beauty in simplicity, and natural, modern and creative environments. I find that I thrive most when I get to work with couples who are so involved in the moment, they don’t care much about a wrinkle in their dress or a misplaced hair.

We loved our photos from the elopement, and we are sure we’ll love the rest of the wedding photos when they come back. Thank you for everything. You had such a calming presence, and your work is exquisite! I’d recommend Marci to anyone looking for documentary style photography of their wedding day.
Grace V., 3 days ago
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Tiffany Longeway Photography

5.0

Sonora, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Tiffany specializes in creating the exceptional luxury of an alluring yet cultivated experience while capturing connection and beauty. She draws from over ten years in the wedding photography industry to capture authentic luminous love stories that reflect not only the beauty in a moment but the feeling.

Tiffany and her team were AMAZING! From the moment we contacted her, Tiffany was professional, helpful and easy to talk to. Figuring everything out for my wedding was all a learning experience and she helped me out so much during the process. During our engagement session, we got to know Tiffany better and once we saw the photos she took, we knew we had made the right choice. We refined the timeline (a lot) and she was available for questions or concerns when I had them. We had the most amazing wedding day, thanks to Tiffany, Alyssa and Brittany. They helped us figure out the best places, and how, to pose and made my husband and I feel super comfortable the whole time. Tiffany captured shots in a way that takes me right back to that moment and I'll cherish them forever. All the photos we got back were fantastic, and I would recommend Tiffany to anybody who needs photos of anything!
Laura A., a month ago
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Wander Out West | Photo + Video

5.0

Castle Rock, CO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hello, my name is Liv and I'm an Adventure Elopement + Destination Wedding photographer based in Colorado. I'm down for just about anything rock climbing, snowboard/skiing, hot air balloon, helicopters, ATV and sand dune riding. If you are up for a unique experience, I am here to capture it! If you want to keep it simple overlooking the mountains I am there! I'm here to tell your story no matter how minimal or adventurous it may be. Best yet, I travel to you! Traveling to new destinations with couples to their desired location is a part of what I do + love to do!

Working with Wander Out West was an absolute dream from start to finish. Our photos and video are like something straight out of a magazine and were exactly what we asked for in every way. We could not be more happy with the results
Sadia G., 23 days ago
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Stephanie Weber Photography

5.0

Santa Ana, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Stephanie’s journey in photography began when her sister became engaged in 2017. This was such an emotional experience for her that what started out as a hobby quickly became a passion that she craved to share with others. For her, photography is more than just a photo or a snapshot. It’s a treasure. A priceless glimpse into the past where all the best moments of your life are preserved. Stephanie strives to deliver the perfect photos, encapsulating all the firsts, all the feels, all the memories!

As soon as I got engaged, I booked Stephanie! Before I even had any of my other vendors, I knew I needed her to document our day! From initial meeting to gallery delivery, she has been the most amazing, patient, kind, responsive, fun, hardworking, and wonderful individuals I have ever had the opportunity to work with. She truly cares about her couples and her work is truly beautiful. Take a moment to scroll through her photos and you'll fall in love like I did! She is great at catching all the moments-- candid or posed and makes you feel comfortable. I am so happy we booked her and will refer her to all my friends and family! Thank you so much for taking care of us Steph!
Julia & E., 3 years ago
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Wildflower Photographs

5.0

King Of Prussia, PA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Destination Wedding & Elopement Photographer for the couples who are down to earth, like to have fun, and want beautiful photos too. Capturing your most authentic selves and the in between moments is what I strive for.

Planning a wedding and then covid ruining half of your plans is stressful and complicated. We got engaged in 2018 and I booked Pegi right away after seeing her amazing pictures from a friends wedding. We were supposed to be married 12/31/20 and it would have been Pegis first New Years Eve wedding. She was so excited and booking her was the easiest thing I ever done. Unfortunately, covid had other plans. Our wedding at our venue was postponed but we decided to do a small wedding with our immediate family and friends. Pegi was on board for our postponement date and offered to shoot our wedding on New Years Eve. She was AMAZING. I knew I hired the right person. Five months later was our “real” wedding. May 8th 2021. Pegi was in communication with me constantly and answered any questions I had. She had us in a precise timeline and it worked out perfectly. I was able to get every picture I wanted and make my cocktial hour. She knew what we wanted and I love that she took the most candid shots of us. My entire family and friends can’t stop talking about how incredible she was to everyone all night. She even came out on the dance floor with us and had so much fun. So far she has sent me a sneak pack, two days later, and I’m obsessed. I will be using her for the future and recommending her to every couple I know!!! Thank you so much Pegi for everything. Words can’t express how much we appreciate you, especially during Covid. We love you! Love, the Boesenhofers
Amanda & R., 3 years ago
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American Portra Weddings - By Nick & Rosie Gonzalez

5.0

Temecula, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Nick has been a full time wedding photographer in Temecula, Ca since 2013. Rosie joined as Nick's main second shooter after they got married in March of 2020, and now is a wedding coordinator serving Southern CA and Mexico. We work great together as a photography team and love celebrating with our couples. When we are not behind the camera, you’ll find us enjoying our cozy home and adventures abroad. We love it when our couples are wildly passionate for each other and aren’t afraid to show it. We absolutely love what we do and treat every wedding and portrait session as our own. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Awarded Best of Zola
My husband and I heard of Nick through a friend, and had an engagement photo shoot and wedding shoot with him. AMAZING! I cannot tell you how many friends and family were raving about my great photographer. Engagement photos: Overall very fantastic! He was flexible taking photos at any location we wanted, and gave great suggestions on which outfits would look best with different backgrounds. His eye for photography, lighting, and posing made our photos turn out even more spectacular than we would have ever thought! Nick gave great suggestions for poses, and got a good combination of candid shots (smiling, laughing, cuddling, etc), as well as professional posed shots. I've worked with many photographers in the past for various occasions, and have never worked with a better photographer than Nick! Highly, highly recommend. Wedding: Same experience as our engagement photos. I wrote up a list of shots I wanted (couple with my grandfather, specific shot in my church's chapel, shot of me holding flower girl, etc), and he made sure all those photos were taken. He (and his second / assistant shooter) were great at coordinating bridal party / family to take photos, but also in letting us have fun with some poses we wanted. His editing time and returning photos is incredibly fast. All photos were edited beautifully, and he was also easy to communicate with. Efficient at answering emails and providing clear details on pricing / hours/ services. UTMOST RECOMMENDATION! *My sister loved him so much at my wedding, that she booked him for her maternity photos a few months later!
Andrea and R., 4 years ago
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Alyssa Morgan Photography

5.0

Marathon, FL
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,600
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

June of 2012. Just two months after my mom was critically injured and hospitalized. I began using my camera as an emotional outlet. I started taking portraits for family and friends, and eventually, photographed a courthouse wedding. As time went on, it hit me: These photos are freaking important! And I knew from personal experience that these moments, & the people in them, aren't going to be here forever. That camera became so much more than an outlet. It gave me purpose. And now I see my job as an act of service to you. I'm honored to use my talents and skills to deliver what really matters: TANGIBLE MEMORIES OF YOU & THE ONES YOU LOVE

I truly do not even know where to begin regarding my experience with Alyssa and her team at Alyssa Morgan Photography. Over the past 2 years planning our wedding, Alyssa became much more than a vendor; she became a friend and trusted wedding planning confidante. From the moment I met her on my first wedding planning scouting trip (we live in NJ and had a destination wedding in Islamorada), I KNEW she was the photographer for us. Her photos clearly speak for themselves (I mean come ON, they are like something out of a magazine), but her personality (awesome), knowledge of the area (she is a Keys native, which is SO important when having a destination wedding in my opinion – you need someone familiar with the lighting, the locations, etc.), and her overall expertise in the industry (she even coaches other photographers!) truly make her worth every penny. This girl is worth her weight in GOLD and MORE. Alyssa photographed our engagement shoot almost 2 years ago, which helped us to get to know each other more. She knew how to make my then-fiancé laugh and even SMILE in front of the camera (which is not his favorite place to be) and make us look like supermodels in the process. We have her shots of us hanging all over our home because they are too beautiful not to show off. Despite COVID, missing out on our additional wedding planning trips due to the pandemic, and the overall unknown that was our wedding over the past year (we were worried we would have to postpone, cancel, etc.), she was virtually by our side every step of the way. Keeping us filled in on the state of the Keys, helping us troubleshoot obstacles, and keeping me calm in the process. When it came to our wedding, obviously as a bride it is a very overwhelming and nerve wracking day, but when Alyssa and her team of Kat (2nd shooter) and Kurt (videographer – we never even wanted a videographer until Kurt jointed her team and I saw his work and I am SO glad we decided to do it!!!), I instantly felt better. She worked with me and our planner before the wedding to put together a detailed outline of the day, photography timeline, important shot list, and she even helped me pull off a surprise first look for my fiancé with his best man dressed in a wedding dress to calm his nerves too! The day went off seamlessly, she coordinated us, our family, friends, bridal party, extended family to make sure every shot we wanted was taken. We got our sneak peeks back within days and my *husband* and I spent the remainder of our minimoon entranced by them! I always told Alyssa that photography was THE MOST important aspect of my wedding (I am a huge picture person) – and we COULD NOT BE HAPPIER that we chose her to shoot the most important day of our lives. We WILL be returning to the Keys and look forward to Alyssa shooting things like our anniversaries, pregnancy photos, and family photos in the years to come. **In summary, if I can just drive home just one point: IF YOU ARE GETTING MARRIED IN THE KEYS AND NOT USING ALYSSA FOR PHOTOGRAPHY: YOU. ARE. DOING. IT. WRONG!**
Erin U., 2 years ago
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kasitimbayphotography

5.0

Denver, CO
  • Classic style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

EEEK! I am a wedding photographer based out of Colorado! I have been a photographer for 6+ years and am truly passionate about photography!! I love about all things love, all kinds of love, from all over the world. I am a warm, candid, warm-earthy toned coffee lovin' photographer!!

Awarded Best of Zola
I would rate my experience beyond 5 stars if I could. She goes above and beyond and puts so much love into her work. You wouldn’t be disappointed and I can’t wait to get more pictures done with her.
Taylor T., 2 years ago
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Sienna Plus Josh

5.0

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

We are Sienna plus Josh, adventure elopement photographers [who also eloped!] in 2011 and we have been shooting weddings and adventuring ever since. We are here to help you navigate the path of forging your OWN path. Going the adventure elopement route is intimate, authentic, and empowering...with a day that is truly reflective of your relationship and defines the two of you! One of the best things about eloping is that you get to throw away the rule book and write your own. Whether that is spending your wedding day on a mountaintop in Oregon, among the waterfalls in Iceland, or the warm desert of California.

I have been lucky to style a few elopements Sienna Plus Josh have photographed. They are so kind and professional, always putting their nervous clients at ease- in the end creating an incredible gallery. Their work speaks for itself, but as someone who has met them personally they are a joy to hang out with as well.
Anne Timss, 2 years ago
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Brianna Noelle Photography

5.0

Tracy, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I started photographing weddings 10 years ago and have fallen in love with telling couples love stories. I strive to capture the moments as they happen and give my clients an unforgettable experience. From consult to photo delivery I am there every step of the way ensuring that my clients story is told beautifully, authentically and timelessly.

Awarded Best of Zola
Brianna was really professional to work alongside and caters to her clients all throughout the day. Definitely recommend!
Shaundra Olson Photo, 10 months ago
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By The Free

5.0

Nashville, TN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

So your spying on my work + wondering if I am the right fit for you, aye? Well I’m stoked that you are here! A session with me may be a little different… I love to evoke real emotions + reactions in order to capture YOU + your essence! I'm happy to help give you a little direction (what do I do with my hands?!) but more than anything, I'm just here to freeze your moments + give you the ability to transport back in time to feel it all over again for years to come! Our time together will be easy + full of laughter + spontaneity. I will be as involved in the vision + planning as you want me to be!

Kelsey photographed our wedding in September. She flew from CA to TX, which is amazing, and not only did an absolutely INCREDIBLE job, but was sooo fun to work with. There were so many pictures that I thought would turn out awkward when taking them, but ended being the most beautiful pictures, because she knows how to get the perfect shot. She knows what she’s doing, she makes you feel natural, directs well, and is incredibly professional and fun. You will not regret letting her take any photos of you. She’s the best!!
Robyn + A., 4 years ago
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Gideon Photo

5.0

Saint George, UT
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hi, I'm Jimmy! I am originally from Southern California and have grown my busines service area to Utah and Internationally over the last 15 years. I am a people person, and enjoy working closely with couples, and capturing the essence of who they are. When it comes to photographing a couple, I look past the outward appearance for the love and emotion that drives them. The personalities that are distinct to each couple make every session new and unique. I strive to create a fun and spontaneous atmosphere and a collection of images that convey each moment, and every detail in an artistic and truthful manner.

I do not believe you will ever come across a negative review about Jimmy because legit he is so beyond wonderful at his job. We had Jimmy out to do our wedding right outside of Zion National Park. I was skeptical at first when he said I did not need a second photographer because legit everyone was pushing it with a wedding my size but he did not miss a thing. He was wonderful with communication before the day of, we had a scheduled phone call to discuss the details, and legit did not have to worry about a thing the day of my wedding. I am beyond obsessed with my photos, but like if you cruise his instagram, you will understand why! Totally worth the money and then some!
Dana S., 9 months ago
Another Dream | Wedding Photo & Video

5.0

Glendora, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,999
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

We're Frank and Anastasia, the heart and soul behind Another Dream, leading our team as a husband-and-wife duo. Together, we bring a unique blend of candid, natural, and creative storytelling to every corner of Southern California.

From her laid-back vibe to her incredible attention to detail, Anastasia made our special day even more memorable. The next day sneak peek photos were breathtaking, and the full gallery and video her videographer captured were pure magic. If you want a stress-free and talented photographer, she is the one!
Emma, 5 months ago
Zach & Dune

5.0

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

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
He was amazing to work with for our wedding / elopement photos and we would not hesitate to recommend — excellent photography skills and very thoughtful/patient in capturing all the best moments :)
Gary & B., 2 years ago
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Kiernan Michelle Photography

5.0

Thousand Oaks, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,350
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

My favorite part about what I do is working with all of the great couples I get to meet. I love getting to know my clients and discovering what is most important to them about their wedding day. Each and every wedding is different and each deserves a unique approach to capture thoughtfully. It is exciting that I get to see into so many different little worlds every day. My motto is to do everything in love, and I feel like that is reflected in my work and attention to detail. Also, its great getting to be around happy people all day!

Kiernan and her assistant Carlie were wonderful to work with
Cherie A., 2 years ago
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Northend Photography

5.0

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

Hey! We're Alyssa + Alec husband and wife wedding + elopement photographers. Located in Southern California serving ALL couples around the United States. We shoot with intention; for our couples not for our portfolio, creating timeless memories you can relive and relive for the years to come. We work closely with our couples to guarantee a wedding album they've always dreamt of.

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

5.0

Corona, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,999
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I'm Jamie! I help couples tell their love story through timeless and romantic images & heirlooms. I am a true California girl, mama, and beach lover. My goal is to create timeless and beautiful images that will be treasured for years to come. I truly believe that each person deserves to have images that capture the people and events that you never want to forget. I hope you choose me to document your life and I look forward to meeting you.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jamie was a pleasure to work with. We had the opportunity to take both our engagement and wedding photos with her. We loved how both turned out! Jamie made us feel comfortable, was great at giving directions, and open to our ideas. Her creativity and passion shine through in the finished product.
Danny & R., 3 years ago
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De La Rosa Wedding Photography

5.0

Miami, FL
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,250
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

MODERN ROMANCE DOCUMENTED EXCEPTIONALLY Named after my mother Ana Rosa, De La Rosa strives to help you slow down, be present and be yourselves on your wedding day. We believe being present on your wedding day will bring out the best in you and your partner. Giving an authentic and fun experience while having a timeless and editorial look.

Sebastian took our wedding photos and I'm in love with them! Me and my husband are not typically in front of a camera and unsure of how to pose, Sebastian helped us feel so so comfortable and gave us direction and different poses so there was more variety than just the one typical pose. He was so sweet and patient when it came to our families, he also speaks fluent Spanish and English which was perfect for our American/Peruvian wedding (my parents don't speak Spanish and my husband's parents don't speak English.) Not only was his personality off the charts, his photography skills were also outstanding. He caught the sweetest moments between my husband and I as well as with our families. He captured details of the wedding that I would probably forget if we didn't have pictures (table settings, my nails, decorations etc) and the quality was stunning. We couldn't be more grateful for Sebastian as a person and as a photographer, look no further cause he's the whole package!!
Rebecca & D., 3 years ago
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Photos by Nevaye

5.0

Twentynine Palms, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hi hi! My name is Nevaeh and I'm so honored that you have taken the time to look at my work! I am based out of both Joshua Tree, CA, and Albuquerque, NM. I am originally from New Mexico, but I moved to SoCal when I married my dreamy Marine. I have a cutesy pup names Rocky who is energetic and cuddly. I love watching Gilmore Girls and trips to the beach. I love Jesus and worship music is my jam (along with Disney music, Olivia Rodrigo, One Direction, and Shawn Mendes).

Nevaeh is not only an amazing photographer, but she’s an amazing person who is always smiling and working hard to capture the right moment. She photographed our wedding in 2020 (during Covid). It was a small outdoor wedding. She captured some amazing photos and always did so with a smile. She has so many great ideas and made it so easy to pose. She was great to work with and would recommend her to anyone in search of a photographer from family photos, senior photos to weddings. Nevaeh is your photographer!
Adrian G., 2 years ago
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Indigo West

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I took up photography at the ripe age of 11 with a Polaroid I borrowed from an aunt. It quickly became my sketchbook as I worked to capture stills of the world and people around me. Those images have continued to pay emotional dividends throughout my life, helping me better understand what I have now come to see through a new scope. They are grounding, melancholic, funny and beautiful. Some of my most cherished possessions.

We were thrilled with Indigo West photography! Simone was so easy to work with and captured all of our best moments on our wedding day.
Kayla G., 10 months ago
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Megan Freeman Photo + Video

5.0

Anchorage, AK
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I’m a New York raised / Alaska braised 5’0″ multi-passionate, photographer and filmmaker – I can appreciate the grit of a city, but I also have a small-town heart. I’m layers of hard work, deep empathy, and a Roseanne cackle-laugh. I’m all about having my cake, eating it too, and sharing some with you. I believe in celebrating family & friends, NY pizza, actin’ a fool, editing my photos to candid perfection (mostly this), and skipping the small talk.

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Before we booked Megan for our wedding, we were on the fence about a videographer. We set up a call and after talking to Megan for almost an hour she truly understood our vision for our wedding and it was a no brainer that we needed to work with her. Megan was such a pleasure to work with and her creative energy and empath nature shined through. Megan was a strong communicator throughout the process of planning our wedding and the day of. And, our wedding video came out AMAZING! If you want someone to perfectly capture the emotion and energy of your wedding day for you to re-watch for years to come - Megan is your girl!!
Allyson & K., 2 years ago
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Kathrine Melendrez Photography

5.0

Costa Mesa, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hey there! My name is Katie and I am a part-time photographer and small business owner. My veins are filled with iced coffee and, most of the time, all I want to do is dance. Unlike most, I began my photography career later in life during my college days where I discovered film photography. I spent countless hours in the dark room developing photographs in chemicals and I loved every minute of it. I would describe my photography style as bold and true to color. My favorite part of photography is capturing moments that tell a story so that no matter how much time passes, you can go back and relive that story over and over again.

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Kathrine is fun and easy to work with. She has a great eye, and is excellent with clients. Highly recommend her services for those that are looking for quality photography.
Alan Marshall, 2 years ago
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Vivian Chen Photography

5.0

Richmond, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

My style is natural and photojournalistic. I love capturing unscripted moments because those are the type of photos that tell a richer story of your day. Working with me means nothing overly posed, nothing awkward, nothing that doesn't feel like YOU. While we'll spend some time doing portraits, my priority is for you to be present and enjoy your wedding day. I like to shoot discreetly with an emphasis on candids so from the moment you first see each other to that last hilarious toast, you’ll be relaxed and focused on one another and not even noticed I’m there.

My musical group, Bay Area Strings, has performed at several weddings and receptions where Vivian was the photographer. Her event work is unobtrusive, taking great photographs without anyone noticing! We have ended up using several of her candid photographs of our string players, as she has a great eye for composition and color, with a modern and artistic style that still focuses on personality of the subjects. I have also noticed that her turnaround time to provide high-quality photos to the client and vendors is very fast compared to many others we have worked with.
Jen Mathers, 4 years ago
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Forevermore Films

5.0

Monroe, UT
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I've always had a passion for art and beauty. Growing up being an artist and wanting to be a cartoonist turned into a film degree and the beginning of Forevermore Films in 2003. Since then we have grown as one of Utah's best wedding options in both photography and videography. We have a small team of 3 of use working together to ensure we capture everything. I have a wife and 5 kids and choose to live in a more rural part of Utah and travel to all my weddings.

They were so good at getting back to me with any questions I had. Loved having them at my wedding capturing those special moments! Highly recommend.
Raylee & B., 3 years ago
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Ashley Strong Photography

5.0

San Clemente, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I am Ashley Strong Smith, the very passionate, sincere and grateful soul behind these very time capsules witnessed within this space. Although I’ve been shooting for over a decade, ASP launched full time in April of 2015 as an all encompassing business and became a Corporation - Strong Smith, Inc. in 2018. Since then, I’ve been beyond blessed to : - Document nearly 450 sessions - Document over a 100 weddings - Receive almost 250 FIVE STAR reviews on multiple platforms - Published nearly two dozen times

Amazing. From start to finish. Ashley leads with her heart first, and it’s very rare to work with people who look at their job from that perspective. My wedding day had some interesting curve balls and she jumped right in to help far beyond taking our photos. We loved working with her- she is like family!
Kelsey W., 2 years ago
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J.Perryman Photography

5.0

Riverside, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,295
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

J.Perryman Photography is a Southern California based Wedding photography company. They specialize is photojournalistic style of wedding photography and modern artistic portraiture. Using natural light and off camera lighting to capture real moments of your wedding day. He is calm and confident to help guide you through the wedding day. Affordable pricing that wont break the bank. Jason has 10 years of wedding photography experience and has shot more than 500 weddings.

Jason is an amazing photographer that just captures the day the way you'd envision it! He is such a hard worker, and I could tell gives everything he has during the wedding. Would definitely work with him again in the future for our photo needs!
Albert, 3 years ago
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The Studio Warwick LLC

5.0

Warwick, NY
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Without visual documentation, memories fade! It is the natural way of our brains to make space for the presence - that is why photographs are some of our most cherished and irreplaceable possessions. In my teens, I got my first film SLR and fell in love with visualizing emotions & documenting life on this incredible planet.

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Nadine did a great job photographing my wedding and I couldn't be happier with the results. My husband and I had a few ideas for photos and then let her do her thing for the rest - everything was amazing! Highly recommended.
Jessie M., 2 years ago
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Tay Sikes Photo

5.0

Freeport, ME
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Maine Wedding + Lifestyle Photographer serving couples + families with an experience that makes them leave feeling embraced with love. Providing both Photo + Video to New England + Abroad. At Tay Sikes Photo, we make you feel extra loved by those around you, and extra gorgeous in every photo we capture.

My husband and I adore Taylor she was amazing during our whole experience and our photos are so gorgeous I can’t recommend her enough. She goes above and beyond and helped keep me so calm on my wedding day it felt like having and older sister there instead of a photographer and I’m so grateful
Sophie V., 8 months ago
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Adrienne Gunde Photography

5.0

Torrance, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hi! I’m Adrienne Gunde and I'm a Los Angeles wedding photographer focused on creating artful, romantic images. My style consists of dreamy, light-filled images with a touch of whimsy - and combines the balance of candid moments of your day + beautiful modern portraits.

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Adrienne photographed my wedding 10 years ago and since then, 2 maternity shoots, a newborn shoot and a family shoot. I keep going back to her because she's a breeze to work with (you hardly notice she's there). She somehow makes both my kids and husband smile and all of her photos are incredible. I'm already planning another family session with her for the fall.
Sarah K., 2 years ago
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Anatoliy K Weddings

5.0

Irvine, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hello! My name is Anatoliy Kim, and I’m the founder and head filmmaker and photographer at Anatoliy K Weddings. I’ve been described as a hopeless romantic, but I just can’t help it. There’s something truly magical that happens at weddings. The pure, intimate expressions shared between bride and groom. The eternal vows. The support of lifelong friends and family members. Every single fleeting moment makes up the most important day of your life. At Anatoliy K Weddings, we capture those emotion-fueled moments so you can treasure them forever.

We loved Anatoliy! Anatoliy took photos for our wedding at an outdoor venue. We spoke multiple times before the wedding to coordinate and set expectations, and he was very responsive and friendly. On the day of, he knew our wedding schedule better than us and kept us on schedule! Most of all, his photos were amazing. My partner and I have had photoshoots in the past, and by far Anatoliy’s photos looked the most professional and clean, and he really knew how to capture the moment. We also appreciate Anatoliy’s creativity in suggesting poses because me, my partner, and our entire family can be really awkward when taking photos… but all of our photos looked very natural and beautiful. We could tell Anatoliy loved what he did and it really showed in the final product. Thank you Anatoliy!
Jina, 3 years ago
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Kirstin Burrows Photography

5.0

Lake Elsinore, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,750
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I started my photography business in August of 2010 after our daughter was born. I enjoy the beauty of capturing and telling peoples stories. I still remember being terrified to capture my very first when without my mentors, I didn't want to miss anything. After more than 200 weddings I can say I am completely in love with capturing and telling wedding stories.

You cannot go wrong with hiring Kirstin! Her photos are awesome, but she's also easy to communicate and work with. Highly recommended.
Hannah, 3 years ago
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May Iosotaluno Photography

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

May Iosotaluno is a wedding photographer based in Los Angeles, CA specializing in candid, emotional photography. With experience in adventure elopements and intimate weddings, May Iosotaluno serves all of Southern California and beyond.

We are so lucky that May was available to capture us at the start of our life together. Because our civil ceremony started at 8am, May arrived at 7:30am with donuts and a smile. She’s incredibly thoughtful! I was a little nervous about coming off natural in pictures, but her gentle and sweet demeanor instantly put us at ease. Everything we did felt very natural to us and she captured everything we felt that day so perfectly. We love our pictures so much we can’t stop looking at them! We really couldn’t have asked for a better experience and can not recommend her enough!
Jennifer + M., 4 years ago
Krystle Akin

5.0

Plano, TX
  • Classic style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I'm most known to produce warm and soulful images that feel timeless with capturing real emotion that is true to the world I see around me. I've spent over a decade perfecting my timeless and most noted use of vibrant color photographs. Photographing intimate weddings in the hills of Tuscany; to grand beach weddings overlooking the Riviera Maya beaches of Tulum, I'm honored to have photographed weddings of every proportion.

Krystle is such a joy to work with! She is so kind, professional and always exceeds my expectations with her beautiful images. I promise you are getting QUALITY when you book Krystle. Her attention to detail is unmatched and I cannot recommend her enough!
Jessica Huston, 3 years ago
LOVE + WOLVES WEDDING CO

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

HI! WE ARE LOVE + WOLVES CO. WE ARE AN AWARD-WINNING BICOASTAL COLLECTIVE OF CREATIVES CONSISTING OF PHOTO + VIDEO JOURNALISTS, AN EDITORIAL BEAUTY TEAM, WEDDING STYLISTS, COORDINATORS + A PHOTO BOOTH. ALSO WE MAKE BOOKS! WE ARE ALL ABOUT THE CANDID MOMENT AND, ABOVE ALL, BELIEVE IN ANYTHING FOR LOVE.

Great team that made our day feel sooo special! They did an awesome job helping us through the entire process to get us amazing shots and have bounds of fun all day! Our families were so impressed with their style and character!
Liza + J., 3 years ago
Buenofamily Photography

5.0

Riverside, CA
  • Classic style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Riverside CA based Husband and Wife team wedding event Photographers. We offer custom affordable photography packages that best fits your vision and budget. Our photography style is documentary/vintage classic style with a fresh clear color pop and moody scene. Candids, details and highlights are favorites of ours! My husband is the fellas favorite when it comes to vibes! I’m your substitute maid of honor, you’ll have an anmazing day without the stress while I have your timeline in order, your bridal party on task and your bff for the entire day! Feel free to ask for Free Consultations and zoom meetings to better understand your vision.

We’ve used Buenofamilyphotography the past few years, they are very accommodating, professional, personable. We have referred all our family and friends!
Crystal, 5 months ago
Electric Love Photography

5.0

Orland, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Electric Love Photo is all about capturing the love between two people! We focus on intimate moments and love capturing close up romantic images. Traveling world-wide, we currently specialize in all wedding types in Mexico! If you've ever thought about doing a destination wedding I would love to support you through the process!

Awarded Best of Zola
She's so much fun to work with and her creativity is endless. Her strong work ethic helps drive her desire to ensure everything is perfect for her clients. I truly enjoy working with her and look forward to many more weddings together!
Missy Bee Photography, a year ago
Todd Danforth Photography

5.0

Palm Springs, CA
  • Classic style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Founded in 2009, Todd Danforth Photography is an award-winning destination wedding photography duo based between Southern California and New England. We are dedicated to the craft of visual storytelling, providing an authentic and intimate portrayal of your wedding with intention and lyrical artistry. Our photographs have been featured in renowned publications such as People Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, Brides, Out Magazine, USA Today, California Wedding Day, and more.

Todd and Adam gave us simply gorgeous wedding photos—all very magical and flattering. They were also a delight to work with! They were funny, unobtrusive, and generous. We feel lucky to have worked with them!
Elizabeth F., 3 months ago
B Erkmen Photography

5.0

Mountain View, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Located in SF. As a Photographer; I'm a storyteller. My imagery captures a harmony of raw emotion, authentic evanescent moments, and curated artistry. I believe in camaraderie with my couples to create beautiful memories, love stories shared over wine & a fire-pit and giving back with each wedding I book. I champion for kindness and giving back. My couples echo this right back. They are stylish, authentic and plan amazing details but also know how to pop the champagne and head to the dance floor.

Awarded Best of Zola
It was my lucky day the day I met the Animus Art team at a bridal expo and won their free engagement photo shoot. When my (now) husband and I met with them over coffee (the way to their hearts, I found later) to talk about the shoot, I hadn't intended on choosing our wedding photographer then. We ended up loving their work so much...but more importantly, we fell in love with them as people. They have such a passion for what they do and for the people they work with, and it shows through in every conversation, every laugh, and every photo. My husband and I stayed after they left to discuss it, and we decided that day to choose them. We had lofty goals for our engagement shoot. We wanted to do a Pixar-inspired theme. I'm a perfectionist and had a vision of what I wanted. What we got was so much more. For our wedding photos...they captured moments I didn't know I needed. Some of my favorite shots are candid photos only their eyes would have seen. And once we found out we were pregnant, we immediately turned to them to not only help us capture the maternity and newborn moments, but the birth process as well. That's how close we've become with Pedro and Burcu...they were the only people we trusted to be in the room the moment our first child was born. The photographs are more than I could have hoped for, and looking at them brings tears to my eyes. They were able to capture so many emotions, and those photos are a gift I'll never be able to repay. I can't recommend them enough, and there aren't words for how much their dedication to those precious moments in our lives means to me. I can't imagine a special occasion without them...not only as photographers, but now as friends.
Judith & D., 4 years ago
Katie Merkle

5.0

Baltimore, MD
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I want to cover your day in a way that highlights the joy and sincerity that surrounds you and the people you love. Some emotions are unbridled, but most are nuanced and fleeting. When you look back at your set of images, I want you to be transported back to that day and to have those feelings rekindled. My role is to be an observer and a listener. The less time I spend interrupting, the more time I can spend watching, waiting, and capturing the moments that should be remembered. If I’m there to record it, it’ll be without printed pages from other photographers you’d like to see imitated. I'll be there as me – and I’ll be capturing you.

Awarded Best of Zola
My search for a wedding photographer was pretty much a full time job. In fact, it was harder finding a wedding photographer than it was finding a man I wanted to marry. After spending hours and hours searching for the perfect wedding photographer, a google search found me Katie and I knew I had to work with her. From day 1 she was so easy to work with and was willing to work with me on my budget. I was extremely particular when it came to my photos and from the engagement photos to the wedding photos, she really hit it out of the park without me having to describe every little thing. The photos invoked the emotion/feeling I wanted from them and I particularly was wowed by her black and white photos. She clearly knows what she's doing and was able to work efficiently and work around a ton of sudden changes. I was a bundle of nerves on my wedding day and really valued her calm, peaceful demeanor. She truly has an extraordinary style and eye for photography and she's my #1 recommendation for brides looking for timeless wedding photos that transcend what's trending today. We've since worked with her for family photos and she wowed us once again. Honestly I'd have her photograph every momentous occasion of my life if I could. If you go through her portfolio you'll see all different styles of weddings but each photo is stunning. God forbid if I ever have another wedding, partnering with Katie is a no-brainer.
Joanne, 4 years ago
Samantha Jacob Photography

5.0

Miami, FL
  • Editorial style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hi there! I'm Sam, a laid-back, down to earth gal! My love for photography started at a very young age. I thrive off of connecting with amazing people and creating beautiful visual art. I'm a 'go with the flow', free-spirited human. Outside of my photography career I enjoy traveling, dancing, teaching & practicing yoga, meditating, hiking, snowboarding, journaling, visiting family back home in the midwest & spending time with my pup, Tootsie.

Sam is so so easy to get along with. She’s not like one of those very robotic people that just have the job to have a job. She really puts in effort & has such a good creative eye. You can tell her exactly what you picture, and she’ll bring it to life! You can tell from her portfolio what kind of photography/vibes she brings to the table, and In my opinion, her style is one of the best. She’s a super super sweet person, super easy to talk to & my husband and I felt so comfortable in front of a camera because she was the one behind it. I’m truly so thankful that I happened to stumble upon her & book her for our elopement photos. She’s such a gem, and we love the pictures so much.
Haley W., 4 years ago
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Above the Wildflowers

5.0

Raleigh, NC
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Weddings + Elopements ∩ annaliesse ∩ Jesus is the lover of my soul ∩ indie & earthy vibes ∩ stay groovy ∩ nevada + worldwide ∩ Professional third wheel ∩ Capturing your beautiful moments so you can re-live the magic forever

Highly Recommend Annaliesse @abovethewildflowers! She is truly an artist & has a unique eye when it comes to capturing magic. She is super easy & sweet to work with & I would recommend shooting with her if you are looking to obtain art that you can look back on for years with a smile on your face! 10/10
Marisa, 4 years ago
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JamieY Photography

5.0

Las Vegas, NV
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I’m Jamie Y, and there’s a reason why I’ve made photography such an important part of my life. I believe a camera is the perfect tool for capturing bright, colorful, and deep moments from bright, colorful, and deep people, and I have spent over 10 years using my skills to do just that. My favorite subjects are couples and high school seniors, and I am thrilled to help preserve the love, smiles, winks, and glittering futures I see on the other end of my lens.

Awarded Best of Zola
As another photographer in our local wedding industry, I am constantly amazed and impressed by the creativity of Jamie's work. She is truly an artist and master of her craft and will make sure your images are not bland or boring, but one of a kind. She is kind, caring, and easy to get along with as well. If you want daring, unique images that showcase your personalities, Jamie would be a great fit for you!
Kristen, 4 years ago
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Alexandra Kaye Photography

5.0

Orlando, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

We want to create authentic images for couples in love! We value your time and we want you to enjoy working with us from day one. From the beginning stages of planning, until long after your wedding we are here for you.

I loved everything about working with AK. Their style fit my wedding perfectly. They helped with little details and were so easy to work with. I also really liked that they have been photographing weddings for their own companies for years. Who doesn't love a good rebrand. On our wedding day, they were prompt and efficient. They did not miss a shot and when I got my photos back later I could not believe how many memories they were able to capture. THANK YOU for making my wedding day perfect.
Brittney, 3 years ago
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Poppy Hill Photo & Film

5.0

Las Cruces, NM
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Kass and Isa here! We're besties who separately fell in love with photo and vidoe in our childhood, grew our skills in college, and now we teamed up to offer wedding photo and video for our clients! We love to travel, drink coffee in the am, beer in the pm, and we LOVE weddings. Something we bring to the table that makes us a great vendor option is that we were brides in the last few years so we know the ins and outs of the wedding industry. We give you all of our resources and we love to be a part of the wedding process to help you in any way we can!

Awarded Best of Zola
Poppyhill Photo & Film are the absolute best! I love looking back at my wedding pictures and video of my big day. They were super easy and fun to work with and the quality is amazing! Isa and Kass were also very flexible and supportive when it came to deciding when and where my wedding was going to take place due to covid.
Kayla & G., 2 years ago
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The Hendrys

5.0

Pasadena, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

We're a Scottish duo living our best lives in Los Angeles! We appreciate unpopular TV shows, all the vegan food, and a good old road trip. But our most favorite thing is our two fur-kids (bunnies!). We are not typical wedding photographers, that is for certain. We go against the usual grain, and that's exactly how we like it to roll. Normal is boring. Well, for us, at least. Not just for the 'wild at heart' and 'free-spirited'. For e v e r y o n e. And we mean it. We don't discriminate. Ever.

Amazing! I really wish they planned events because I would hire them for everything. Sarah Darren were the kindest, most responsive, helpful, and patient vendors we hired for our wedding. Darren even helped move our ceremony arch! Totally not his job but we really appreciated the help! My husband and I hate taking pictures and we felt so comfortable on our wedding day. We really didn’t want cheesy traditional wedding photography so when we stumbled upon their instagram page we knew we had to hire them. Major plus that they love Harry Potter, Stranger Things, and spooky stuff! They’re the coolest humans. Hire them. You won’t regret it.
Brandi R., 2 years ago
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Madeleine Collins Photography

5.0

Laguna Beach, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hi and welcome! I'm Madeleine and am so glad that you've connected with my work. I focus on bringing you a fun, relaxed photography experience so that you can keep your attention on what's most important... enjoying the celebration with each other and your closest loved ones! You will always be treated like a friend and a client, meaning I will be your partner throughout your entire wedding experience. I strive to create a fun, laid back environment that will help produce the most authentic photos for your Southern California or destination wedding. I'd love to hear more about you, your partner, and your vision, so feel free to get in touch!

Madeleine's eye for photography collides with her artistic ability to style details, capture light and pose her clients. She is the ultimate partner for a planner and creates the most stunning work every time. She treats our clients with the utmost respect and we use her images for our portfolio over and over again because they are perfect. Invest in Madeleine and you will not be disappointed. XOXO
Katie Fisher, 4 years ago
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Pure Images Photography & Videography

5.0

Murrieta, CA
  • Classic style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Welcome. I have been photographing brides for the last 15 years. I love being able to tell the story of the couple's love throughout the day. The little intimate moments are super important for me to catch. I love capturing the excitement as well but nothing compares to a sweet tender moment between a groom and his bride. Pushing a tendril of hair out of her face, smiling seeing her walking down the aisle, a single tear during the vows.

Awarded Best of Zola
It was a pleasure working with Crystal and her team from Pure Images Photography. They arrived early and had the day planned. They were professional and friendly, arrived with enthusiasm, connected with the guest therefore were able to bring out the best in everyone which captured gorgeous photography. I definitely recommend them and look forward to working with them again in the future.
Norma Torres, 2 years ago
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Taylor Marie Parker

5.0

Birmingham, MI
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hiiii, I’m Taylor! Wife to my best friend, Golden Retriever mom to our Beckham, and outdoor enthusiast. My business was created purely out of passion. I’ve always had a love for photography, art and design. I first picked up a camera in 2009 during a high school film class and haven’t stopped shooting since. My photography is inspired by nature’s beauty and life’s beautiful details. I have an infatuation with natural light, details & beautiful scenery. I strive to create light-filled, romantic & timeless imagery, from capturing all the small details to the raw emotional moments. This is my dream job and I’m thankful for it every day.

I honestly cannot thank Taylor enough. As a "COVID bride" many things about our wedding did not go as planned and there were plenty of emotions that came with that. However, when I received my GORGEOUS photos from Taylor, it meant the world to me to have something beautiful, over the top, and PERFECT during a time when so many things have taken unexpected turns. She was so professional on the day of, fast, knew all the "good angles", and made us feel so comfortable! I cannot say enough about her. Not to mention so flexible with the fast-paced change of plans leading up to the wedding day. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Olivia, 4 years ago
Lauren Renee Photography

5.0

Pittsburgh, PA
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

My approach is simple – I love to capture love, and I want to provide you with imagery that you will cherish forever. I strive to create images that are classically beautiful and romantic so that they will withstand the test of time. My work has been described as colorful, emotional, authentic, and light-filled. I want to get to know you, as connecting with my clients, learning about their personalities, and how they interact with one another translates into the imagery I create so that I am able to capture those genuine moments.

If you are in search of photographer for your wedding, look no further. As a fellow vendor and videographer, Lauren's talent and professionalism exceed beyond what most people expect from their photographer. She is one of the most kind hearted, driven, talented and fun people we know. Your wedding day should be as stress free as possible and Lauren does exactly that for you. The level of talent she possess is just extraordinary and you will have a hard time deciding your favorite photo to mount on your wall. She is worth the investment and all that comes with it. As a fellow vendor, we appreciate her so much and we are so excited when we get to work alongside her. The day is truly magic.
Post Script Films, 2 months ago
Victoria Reilly Photography

5.0

Portland, OR
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I’m a formally trained and creative photographer, originally from a little beach town on the south shore of Boston and love brought me to Oregon. I’m an easy going, small-town girl exploring this big, beautiful world, and sharing love stories along the way. I’ve always found happiness in the little things, but what I love the most are the people in my life. Whether they’re family, friends, clients or new faces, it’s all about connecting. So, being a photographer, I honestly feel blessed and honored to have a career that revolves around love, new beginnings, and happy memories.

Victoria is truly just overall amazing- from photography quality, her go get her type of attitude, her kindness and her overall compassion and kindness is truly everything everyone should be looking for. She truly made our engagement and wedding photos feel so easy and truly captured the essence of our love through each photo! I could not have imagined choosing another photographer. If you want someone that is going to make you feel like a star on your wedding day - she is the lady! Would give her 100 stars if I could.
Nicole R., 5 months ago
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Amy Van Vlear Photographer

5.0

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Laid back + artist at heart + always down for a good party! I've been shooting artful and meaningful weddings since 2012 and loving every minute- meeting new people and helping to tell a part of their story makes it all worthwhile and is an honor I don't take lightly!

Completely in command of her camera and of the room, Amy will not only guide you through feeling confident during the photography process, she furthers the value of her service in her image editing process, as she spends time editing each of her images individually to perfection. So grateful to have worked with such a talented proffesional.
Brittany, 3 years ago
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Hugo & Kat Photo & Film

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,399
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

We're Hugo & Kat, wedding photographers & filmmakers based in Los Angeles. We're a married duo & we genuinely love that we get to pursue this passion together. Our goal is to create a space where you can be completely yourselves. To capture the real essence that makes you, you. Both individually & as a couple.

Hugo and Kat photo & film will meet beyond your expectations! They are one of kind people to work with! I have never felt more encouraged and obsessed with their work. If you want to have the best experience and love the photos/film that you are asking for, PICK THEM! It will be the best decision you make for your memories!!! I will forever only work with them when it comes to any photography or film needed because I know that the experience and the work will overall BE AMAZING! Thankful for the work and commitment they have for their clients.
Ashley E., a month ago
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Hearts And Arrow Photography

5.0

Woodland, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hi, We are Natalie and Eric Hundley! Our goal is to not only capture fantastic photos for you but to create a fun and memorable experience. We will guide you through our time together, in the easiest, and most stress-free way as possible. We love to spark natural reactions and emotions and that’s why we try to capture you in the most natural and relaxed environments. We are definitely not shy to traveling our beautiful Nation with you. We love seeing all the beauty it has to offer! We look forward to working with all of you and to build lasting relationships with your families.

We absolutely love Natalie and Eric! They were able to understand our vision. And so understandable when we made last minute changes. We absolutely love all of our wedding pictures. They are our photographers for life!!!!
Whitney and D., 3 years ago
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Abhi Sarkar Photography

5.0

Philadelphia, PA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hi, I am a multi-cultural wedding photographer, with a taste for bold and vibrant imagery, authentic moments and a dash of glamor. Emotions drive my passion for the art form, and human connections guide me. Born and raised in another hemisphere, I have traveled since. Everywhere I went, my camera allowed me to capture the story behind the people I met & the cultures I observed. I bring the same drive to my wedding photography, where every couple, every family, and all the cultures and traditions I come across, have a different story to tell, and I have the privilege to witness and capture it all!

Abhi is incredibly great to work with! Super professional and always fun. I love his creativity and he communicates really well; which I can appreciate.
Stella, 4 years ago
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Candance Marie Photography

5.0

Seattle, WA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I am a creative and passionate Elopement and Wedding Photographer who captures the moments you will look back on for a lifetime. Those raw, authentic, candid, just as they happened moments. These are the memories you will cherish and pass down through your family, to your children, and grandchildren. The memories you will print and hang up on your walls turning your house into a home. The moments you cannot re-live, but you can re-visit with each photograph. These are the cherished memories and moments I capture for you, and your loved ones.

Candance was extremely professional throughout the entire process of hiring her for our day. I was extremely stressed out and she offered help with the location and was extremely knowledgeable when it came to when we should plan around. We always knew we wanted a small intimate moment just for us, and she made it a moment that was uninterrupted, but that we could share with those who were not there. She helped with location, and timing, and knew everything to do with when the weather-wise would work best for what we wanted. She listened to us and was extremely friendly. The session was fun, and she guided us through everything in a way that didn't make us feel like we were in a photo shoot but a fun moment of our lives that we will cherish forever. The memories we have on film will last forever and cannot thank her enough for capturing these moments for us. If you are looking for a photographer who will listen to you, treat you with respect and make your day magical, don't even look at other photographers, Candance is exceptional at what she does and will make your day perfect.
-K, 5 months ago
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Wild Love Pursuit

5.0

Wausau, WI
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,497
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

A creative soul, a love for romance, passionate to tell your love story. I am always seeking for true connection between humans, the genuine real type of connection. I believe, at the end of the day, these true moments, even the smallest ones, are what mean the most. Weddings are filled with these fleeting moments and the fact that I get to document them, stop time and hand them to you to be remembered forever means more than you may ever know. I can't wait for our paths to cross, to hear all about your ideas and plans for the day.

We LOVED our engagement photos but our wedding photos were/are something to obsess over. She captured the whole day really really well. If there was one thing that I would change I would just want more pics of the 2 of us laughing and having big genuine smiles. Sometimes getting your pictures taken can be a little awkward so anything to help with getting those big smiles on camera helps.
Amber, 8 months ago
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Dez and Tam Photography

5.0

Walnut, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

We are Desi and Tammy Mendoza, a husband-and-wife photography team that has been photographing weddings and portraits for over 9 years. We love many things, but the one thing that drew us to wedding photography is our love of people. We genuinely cherish every moment we get to spend with the people we meet. By becoming a part of the wedding day as much any member of the wedding party, we have the unique ability to capture the unplanned and raw moments, all while making you feel comfortable in your own skin. Our style can be described as natural, unforced, and moment-driven.

Our best & fastest decision for our wedding was who would take our pictures! We met Desi & Tammy while they took engagement pictures for Darrel’s cousins wedding. We ended up tagging along on the photo shoot, had so much fun, and loved all the pictures! When it came to our wedding it was a no brainer. They went above and beyond to take our engagement pictures at these sand dunes & a brewery that we’re nowhere near each other. It was windy and sand was everywhere, but they were able to make it all look so beautiful! When it came to our wedding, they were amazing! We were so nervous and they made us both so comfortable while taking pictures. I also love how Tammy takes full control over getting the right people for pictures and making sure everyone listens to photo instructions - especially for big groups! Our pictures turned out so amazing and we love them so much! Our vendors loved them too and used them for advertisements on their websites and company magazines! In all, they are sooo incredibly amazing at what they do and we’re definitely using them for all the milestones in our lives !
Stefanie and D., 4 years ago
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Ashley Vandervelde Photography

5.0

Spokane, WA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,150
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Photographing a couple's love story is something I never take for granted. It is an honor & privilege to create art for my couples. My absolute favorite thing to do is illustrate your love story, your adventure, your favorite memories. Let's create some magic!

Ashley is seriously one of the best vendors I've ever worked with. Her photos are wonderful and fit the sweet, romantic style with a hint of vintage. But not only is her work great, she's so easy to work with. She makes sure to be there for every step of the process and is so easy to talk to. My husband and I are not the most photogenic but she makes the whole process simple and fun. I can't recommend her enough!
Whitney M., 7 months ago
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JayneMayAgnes

5.0

Indianapolis, IN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Elopements are an incredible way to fuse together everything you love about doing life with your person and celebrate your relationship in a genuine, meaningful way. They allow you to put your marriage first. To release any pressure or judgment and just be you, together. Not only are you committing your life to someone you love more than anything, but you’re starting the adventure of a lifetime with an adventure of a lifetime. And because I’ll be there to help you craft the whole thing, and document it as it unfolds, you can relive your best day ever; over and over, forever.

I shot my first elopement wedding film with Jayne and she was such a joy to work with! Not only was she helpful in making sure I could get the shots I need, but she definitely had a rapport with the couple that really put them at ease. The other thing that really stood out was how thoughtful and detailed she was. She had done so much scouting, research, and leg work that the day just flowed really well and everything was just easy! Would highly recommend working with Jayne!
Danny Hall, 2 years ago
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Siera Harbin Photography

1.0

San Dimas, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

My superpower is the way I connect with your vision. I see you guys on the best day of your lives. I see how well you two fit together, how in love you are, how perfect it all looks. And then I use my camera to make sure that’s exactly how you look in your photos. As someone who grew up *hating* all photos of me, I'm ultra aware of that for others. I still cringe a little when I think about having my photo taken, but I’ve found that it’s always easier when a friend is there to keep me laughing. My sense of humor (and obsession with bad puns) is the perfect way to break the ice for effortless, fun photos that help you feel your best!

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Jen Quick Photography

5.0

Canyon Lake, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hi there! I'm Jen! Not only have I got the experience, but I've got the heart behind everything I do. I’ll make sure all of your questions will be answered in advance so that you have complete confidence when your big day arrives. All of your visions will come to life, and it’ll be the best day of your life!

Jen was absolutely phenomenal. Her photos were even more gorgeous than I could have ever expected. She makes you feel so confident and comfortable. Great with directions and a true artist.
Kristy, 4 months ago
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Tyler Chase Photography

5.0

Marina Del Rey, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I have been a storyteller my whole life. From throwing on crazy costumes to entertain my family to picking up a camera for the first time, I've always known storytelling was my passion! I am a wife to my rock, my goofy dance partner, my best friend. I am a mama to Parker and doggy mommy to Dunken who is constantly chasing both of them around yelling "YOU'RE SO CUTE LET ME SQUEEZE YOU!!"... true story.

When we were planning for our wedding almost a year ago, it was so important to find a photographer we loved and were able to completely trust. We immediately knew after our initial phone conversation with Tyler that we didn’t need to look any further. Tyler isn’t just a photographer...she does SO MUCH more. Our wedding venue ended up canceling on us midway through this year. I was devastated but Tyler was there every step of the way and ALWAYS accommodating. She answered texts and was always available...even if it was asking for advice on bridesmaids dress colors. We ended up deciding to elope with family in an intimate beach setting. Tyler helped pick a venue and led the entire step of the way. I never felt like I was just another bride to Tyler. My grandparents who weren’t able to attend got to relive the day through our photos which is something I’ll cherish forever. We look at our photos almost daily and stare at them in awe...nonetheless, Tyler gave us a sneak peek in about 24hrs!!! If you want someone you can trust and rely on and know someone who can take all you milestone photos moving further...look know further. Tyler is simply the best.
Casey + M., 4 years ago
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KLV Photography

5.0

Yorba Linda, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

We have a small family-run team of photographers: Leads: Kevin Le Vu Jenna Pangan Kevin Tran Seconds: Sean Brooks Nathan Lau Michael Le Admin: Meg Le Vu Our style is: Documentary-like (story-telling) Mix of traditional and posed Natural and candid True to the moment

KLV was amazing. KT & Sean were professional and helped guide us on our day. They made posing for pictures easy for our group. They captured memorial moments that awed us as we look back at the pictures. Thank you so much for making our wedding pictures wonderful
Tony and L., 8 days ago
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Brandon Toma Photography

5.0

Torrance, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,695
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

I first fell in love with photography more than 20 years while working for my high school yearbook. After that, I pursued photography as a hobby while I studied Electrical Engineering, but in 2014 I decided that I still wanted to do something more meaningful. So started to pursue wedding photography by working for my friends company as a 2nd shooter. After gaining a lot of experience and 40 weddings later in 2015 I launched my own business and have be loving it ever since.

Brandon is a very talented photographer and videographer, comfortable to work with. He's also a very responsible person with great personality. Hire him, you won't regret!!!
Herbert, 4 years ago
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Alexandria Monette Photography

5.0

Menifee, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hey, I'm Alex! A sappy, soulful, empathic human who believes #loveislove, all relationships are uniquely special, and both sides are your good sides with a little confidence and a built-in cheerleader (aka me). Being part of a couples' wedding day is the ultimate honor. My goal is to capture your love at its most natural, your wedding details like they're straight out of a magazine, and your candid family like a National Geographic photog would. Coming from a big family with lots of personality (hellooo I'm the oldest of 8), I "get" what you're feeling as you plan this wedding and I'm here ensure you LIVE FULLY on your wedding day.

Talented. Professional. Fun. We feel like we struck gold with Alex as our wedding photographer! We wanted a photographer that could do it all: capture real emotion, help create some editorial moments, and deliver fantastic family portraits - and we got that and more with Alex. We are so happy with the results! We’re also so glad we did an engagement shoot prior to our wedding. It allowed us to get comfortable being in front of the camera and when it came time for our wedding day, it felt like Alex was just one more friend in the room who just happened to be capturing every special moment.
Dan S., a year ago
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Lulan Studio

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Lulan’s creativity has led to his path beyond most conventional definitions. He has won 25+ wedding photography awards, named the Best Wedding Photographer in Los Angeles; while acquired advance degree in immunology and medicine from UCLA.

Lulan Studios has worked at The Oviatt several times and I'm always shocked by their ability to photograph each couple that fits their personalities making each deck of photos completely unique and custom to that couple. They are easy to work with, reliable, and have equipment for photo, video, and even drone to really be a one stop shop for shooting any wedding!
The Oviatt Penthouse, 4 months ago
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Meredith Morris Photography LLC

5.0

New York, NY
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Hey there! My name is Meredith and I'm a New York, Los Angeles & beyond wedding and elopement photographer. I'm here to create memories that will last forever for you! I am a Los Angeles native conquering one city at a time. I have blown up in New York and people can’t get enough of my talent!

Meredith has photographed weddings with for the past year and what I can say is that she is truly a presence you'd want on your wedding day. So much fun to be around, always down to cheer you on, and that's not even getting into the beauty of the work she will create for you. Can't say enough good things :)
Kara McCurdy Photography, a year ago
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Francesca Maria Photo

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Based in Los Angeles and available for worldwide travel, Francesca specializes in capturing love and elevating your special moments. With over a decade of photography experience, a professional background in the entertainment industry and a degree in filmmaking from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, Francesca seamlessly blends artistic storytelling with technical expertise. Using a naturalistic approach to photography, Francesca documents your genuine moments in an elevated way to effortlessly tell your story.

Francesca did an engagement photo shoot for my fiancé and me, and we had the absolute best time with her! She chose a gorgeous location and made us feel super comfortable throughout the shoot. We are very happy with how the photos turned out and would not hesitate to work with Francesca again! She also accelerated her normal turnaround time so that the photos would be ready in time for our save the dates. She's AMAZING!!!
Kate + D., 7 months ago
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Divya Stumpff Photography

5.0

Murrieta, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $999
  • Serves Carlsbad, CA

Choosing a romantic photographer is about more than just documenting events; it's about preserving the magic, the connection, and the timeless essence of your love story. With a genuine love for love itself, I am committed to not only capturing the visual aesthetics but also the emotional resonance of your most cherished moments.

We highly recommend Divya Stumpff as the photographer for your wedding. She exceeded all of our expectations and captured the most beautiful moments of our special day. Her attention to detail and ability to capture emotions through her lens truly made a difference. She is professional, punctual, and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process. The quality of her work is exceptional, and we were blown away by the stunning photographs we received. She has a unique artistic eye and was able to capture the essence of our wedding in a way that will allow us to relive those precious moments for years to come. We couldn’t be happier with our decision to choose Divya Stumpff and we highly recommend her to anyone in need of a talented wedding photographer or any special moments to be captured.
Josh & Y., 5 months ago
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Golden Vibes Photo

5.0

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

I focus on candid photos mostly because I love capturing my couples just the way they are! We will have fun, laugh and maybe cry together! I also do some posed photos here and there but I love capturing those moments in between.

Vanessa was a pleasure to work with! I used her for my engagement and wedding photos! She captured out special day beautifully.
Alyssa, 2 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Carlsbad, CA

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

A Carlsbad, CA wedding photographer ranges from $185 to $20,000 and averages at $2,800. 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?

93% of photographers in Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad, CA?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include ozan ulucan photography, SweetEmms Photography and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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