Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Palo Alto, CA

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Jenna Salvagin Photography

5.0

Warwick, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

I believe love is love and happily photograph couples of all backgrounds, orientations, religions and gender expressions. I aim to create authentic and emotive images for my clients and edit true to color so the work will be timeless. My personality is friendly and warm, which helps make my couples feel at ease and open up in front of the camera. I donate $100 from every wedding day package to a non profit organization (either the ACLU, End the Backlog or the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation) because I believe paying it forward in honor of love is an excellent first step into marriage.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jenna was absolutely amazing to work with, we are so appreciative of all of her time and effort! My husband and I had a small wedding with our immediate family and we are so happy with all of the beautiful photos we ended up with. Jenna is highly organized and really goes above and beyond on every aspect. She made an effort to chat with us ahead of time so we could get to know each other a bit and to understand our style. At the wedding, she helped keep things moving seamlessly and really captured the intimate feeling of the day, while helping my husband and I feel super comfortable the whole time. She is a lovely person, phenomenal photographer, and we really cannot recommend her enough!
Jordan M., 2 years ago
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A Perfect Impression

5.0

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

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

API was our recommended vendor from our wedding venue. When choosing our wedding day photographer, we didn't know where to start, so we decided to go with API. This decision turned out to be one of the best during our wedding planning! First of all, their sales office is fantastic—informative, easily reachable via email, and with prompt responses. As our wedding date approached, Aaron (I think he is the manager) scheduled a phone call with us and went over all the details. He offered valuable recommendations, such as optimizing the photographer's time, leaving us reassured. Thomas and Emily were assigned to us. During the morning's traditional tea ceremony at the hotel, Thomas came with previous experience with tea ceremony. He was able to captured all the significant moments for us! He is also very familiar with our wedding venue, he recommended numerous picturesque spots for beautiful pictures. My husband and I are definitely not photogenic. Thomas's guidance on posing was incredibly helpful, and we adore his photography style! We really appreciate Thomas went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was beautifully documented. Emily was also amazing and exceptionally helpful! I had Thomas again for our engagement shoot(it comes with the Rome package). His work on our city hall photos was outstanding, and we're using them for our wedding thank-you cards! We had some requests and Thomas fulfilled them all! Thank you so much Thomas and API!
Natalie, 4 months ago
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Lani's Vision Photography

5.0

Palo Alto, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500

I'm not a regular photographer, I'm a cool photographer. Telling stories all up and down the coast of California. This girl (me), is a bomb mom of two trying to teach them to do what they love. As for me, that's telling your story. I've always loved the thought of traveling, observing and telling others stories. That's where you come to play. What's your story? Are you marrying your high school sweetheart? Are you traveling to your favorite place in the world to express your love? Is it just going to be you two? Do you both have a big family? Let me know. I'm here for it!

Awarded Best of Zola
Lani has done a numerous amount of shoots for us but the most special was our wedding pictures. She really captured all the love that was in the air that day. So blessed to be able to look back at all the photos and be taken back to our special day. Her style is AMAZINNNGGG. She's super sweet, has clear communication, answers any questions you have, and is very good at keeping you updated on your albums. Thanks lani for all the beautiful work you've done for us.
Joana + M., 7 months ago
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Ron and Trinity Studios

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
It’s been over a since our wedding but I still remember how wonderful it was! We planned to have just an intimate wedding, didn’t wanna to spend that much for it, all I want was memorable photos to look back into, and it was a great choice to hire Ron and Trinity. They were very professional and considerate on how we wanted our pictures to look like. Everything was beyond our expectations. If you’re planning on your big day, don’t miss out on these lovely couple! Thank you for everything, Ron and Trinity!
Pinky B., a year ago
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Thalia Moshtagh Photography

5.0

San Jose, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000

Hello! I’m so excited for the chance to work with you. I’m a former teacher who has always had a passion for photography. I started working freelance in 2015 and did a lot of my first jobs in the music industry! I’ve shot Warped Tour a few times and even had one of my promos featured by AP magazine. I quickly realized I loved working with couples the most, and now focus on couple and family portraits and weddings!

Awarded Best of Zola
Thalia is an amazing photographer for so many reasons. We had a wonderful time working with her since she made us feel comfortable throughout the day! She was incredibly professional and able to pivot quickly when our schedule didn't go as planned. Finally, she worked well with our other vendors, especially our videographers. It was such a delight to see them collaborate on various shots together. Thalia is a great person to have by your side during one of the most exciting and stressful days of your life!
Evan H., a year ago
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Photosfarm

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Hok was the best part of my wedding, hands down. I loved my dress, my flowers, my location, but Hok was the best decision we made. We heard comments from all of our guests. We all LOVED him! He was full of energy, so much fun, and captured our wedding exactly the way we wanted. Some photos were perfectly candid, some were posed but turned into moments with a bit of joking, and some were beautiful photos where my husband looks like a GQ model! He was timely with delivering the photos, great at communication, passionate and incredibly talented, funny, and happy. Absolutely someone you want at your wedding, and an added bonus that he is the photographer! I got married in 2018 and I still think of Hok all the time. If I still lived in San Francisco, I would hire him for every major event in our life. I’ve recommended him to a few friends as well and they loved him. Honestly, he’s the best. Hire him!
Laura W., 2 years ago
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Shelby Ann Foto

5.0

Menlo Park, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,850

Professional and passionate, I pride myself on providing high quality services and experiences for my clients. I believe in easy and open communication with couples and want to capture what makes your love story yours.

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Shelby was the easiest choice we had to make for our wedding. She was beyond easy to work with, fit into the group seamlessly, and provided us with all of the pictures that we asked for. The quality of the pictures is top notch, and her demeanor is beyond accommodating and friendly. If you are on the fence about getting pictures for your special event, keep in mind, the pictures aren't just for you, they are for your future, and for your guests as well. Shelby can, and will, provide you with lasting memories that you can share in the future.
Sammy and J., a year ago
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Sean Wash Photo

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Sean has been one of the best photographers to work with. Our paths crossed for the first time this year while we worked a wedding together. The wedding was big & chaotic but Sean was extremely polite and easy to work with.He was also a real gentlemen and was very respectful regarding my time with the bride. The bridal party enjoyed his company along with the other 3 vendors we shared space with. His easy going personality was calming and his professionalism never went unnoticed. Mr Wash also went out of his way to share the gallery from that day. He made me feel very appreciated, it was an honor to be thought of even weeks after the event. I hope to work with Mr Wash again in the near future. His calm kind personality paired with his talent makes him a prime pick for any client or vendor.
Sara Castro , 7 months ago
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Rdreamshot Photography

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
My wedding was crazy. 200 people! So many different details. Rdreamshot (Rich) literally helped me make sense of the madness. Rich was so organized Went above and beyond Connected with my planner to sort out details. And on the day of he was so calm and made sure we we're always taken care of. My husband and I are so grateful and happy with our choice!
Shaneen O., a year ago
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Allan Kuo Photography

5.0

Los Gatos, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500

Changing Lives With One Click At A Time For me, witnessing a wedding is the greatest honor of being a photographer. Whether in rustic backyards or grand ballrooms, the greatest story is told through the couple and the lens that captures their most powerful moments. I take pride in skill, but most of all, commitment. Some say patience is a virtue; however, commitment transcends time. Commitment to my craft, commitment to honoring the couple, commitment to making their day one to remember. From the Monterey seas to the golden hills of Napa County, I travel to preserve memories.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot recommend Allan highly enough. He was the perfect person to capture my engagement, the greatest day of my life. His work is outstanding. He has an incredible attention to detail and made the entire process seamless and effortless. I appreciate all the direction he gave during the photo shoot. I’ve been around photographers that expect you to know how to pose, and not everyone knows how to do that. With Allan, you’re in the best of hands. You can trust his direction so that the final product is everything you want and more. You should definitely hire him, whatever your photography needs may be!
Nick and C., 4 years ago
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Sarah Luther Photography

5.0

San Jose, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000

Hi, nice to meet you! I'm Sarah from Sarah Luther Photography. I specialize in weddings, family portraits and event photography. I started Sarah Luther Photography out of a passion for capturing love and emotion through photography. Growing up, my mom would always take tons of family pictures. I was given a camera as a gift when I was 10 years old and haven't been without one since. :)

Sarah and her husband Ori photographed our wedding in July and we couldn't be happier with our photos. They make a great team, professional and easy to work with. Amazing photographers who love what they do and its evident in their photos. We wanted more candid, natural pictures opposed to posed ones. They got so many unexpected moments and memorable shots. From getting ready, to the ceremony, to dancing at the receptions and everything in-between. All without even knowing that they were there taking pictures. We were so happy that we chose Sarah as our photographer and you will too!!! Thank You Sarah and Ori for photographing our wedding!!! Eydie & Rick
Eydie C., 8 months ago
Quianna Marie Photography

5.0

San Jose, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800

Obsessed with weddings that FEEL better than they look! I jump in right away to help build out a stress free and relaxed timeline to ensure you truly enjoy your day. With a natural and organic approach to lighting and posing it's important to me that you have images that capture your happiness and all the emotions! Country music, dirt roads, camping, plants and breakfast anytime of day makes my heart happy. I love turning everyday life into an adventure!

Quianna shot my engagement photos and wedding and I could not be happier with my photos and the overall experience! Quianna is an absolute master of her craft and has a serious love for photographing weddings that shines through in every interaction you have with her. My fiancé and I are not the most comfortable in front of the camera but I guarantee if you were an outsider looking in on our engagement/wedding shoots you would think we had done this a million times before! Quianna does an amazing job of providing direction on how to pose and her positive feedback and exclamations like "magic is happening!" made us feel so comfortable. We couldn't believe we actually had FUN taking so much many pictures and its all thanks to her. I could go on and on about how much I love Quianna and 100% recommend her for any photography needs. You will love your photos and also love her spirit! Thank you again Quianna!
Lindsey + D., 4 years ago
Ripple Rain Photography

5.0

San Jose, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

Nice to meet you, I am Sharyce. You are here which means you already know I like to take pictures. But WHY I take pictures is a different story. For nearly a decade I called myself a photographer because I picked up my camera occasionally and made some extra cash here and there. A version of myself now likes to look back and cringe at the photographer from a decade ago. However she (me) set the foundation for my career path today. When I became a mother I found that pictures had much more meaning behind them. Yes, I am going to go into the stereotypical photographers speil about “visual storytelling”.

I wish I could leave 10 stars. Sharyce has a knack for capturing those split second moments that you'll cherish for a lifetime. Her calming and friendly demeanor is exactly what you need to get those honest and emotional photos. I would recommend her to anyone! Stop your search, you've found the talent you're looking for.
Sebas R, 3 months ago
ShootAnyAngle Photography

5.0

Saratoga, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

Life is full of amazing moments. Moments we want to hang onto tight, moments we want to never forget, moments we want to be able to re-experience anytime. There is a way to do just that - photography. How often have we looked at a photo and the whole memory comes flooding back? How often does a photo make us laugh or cry? When we share photos with others, they want to know more about the moment. We share the stories, and in doing so, we bring them in on the memory too.

Without Angela & James my wedding would have been postponed or cancelled. Angela gave me info to help my wedding possible in the time of COVID. And let me tell you... they are TRULY A BLESSING. The best investment we made for the wedding was photography. I told my husband that was something I would not budge on and I’m glad I didn’t, Angela and James became like friends to us. I text Angela on the holidays and even when my son was born! They pay so much attention to detail that looking back at my photos they captured moments that I didn’t even realize were a part of my wedding. Their turnaround time is remarkable, all the sneak peaks made me want to see more and more and when I got the final photos I was in awe of all of them. Thank you to Angela & James for capturing the beautiful moments of our wedding!!!! Such genuine people and I’m glad that we met them and built a friendship!!!!
Devery & M., 3 years ago
Brittani Medeiros Photography

5.0

San Jose, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

My name is Brittani and photography is my ARTlet. Inspired by the constant flow of love and energy of the world, I photograph people who value authenticity and connection. I reside in San Jose, but with the heart of the adventurer, I'm always ready to grab my backpack and go.

Brittani was recommended to us by our planner, Dumi Gordon — and I’m so glad we went with her. From start to finish, Brittani was a consummate processional. She’s communicative, empathetic, and very talented. On the day of she was calm, upbeat, and efficient. Everyone loved working with her, from our wedding party to family and guests. Brittani is especially good at making her subjects look and feel natural- not always an easy feat at a wedding! Her 2nd photographer, Lahni, was also great! We’ve already seen our sneak photos (Brittani sent them ahead of schedule) and they are gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the rest (I know they will be surpass our already high expectations).
Kezia P., a year ago
Maribuca Photography
Sunnyvale, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $650

Hello, My name is Marina (Maribuca Photography). I'm a wedding, event, and family photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I strive to captivate emotion, love, feeling, kindles, and memories of your day/time to convey through photography. I would love to connect with you. I'm looking forward to hearing about your plans, feel free to call me or e-mail me. Thank you! Marina

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Juhie Singh Photography
San Jose, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,300

Hi! My name is Juhie! I am a portraits + event photographer starting off with wedding photography this year. I have enjoyed photographing events and portraits and thought combining my experience with both for weddings would be perfect. Since I am fairly new, I'm a perfect budget-friendly wedding photographer for couples looking to tie a knot this 2022! I have plenty of weekend availability and would love to capture your special day.

Anna T Nguyen Photography
San Jose, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,400

Welcome, friends! I'm Anna. My team and I love not only to document love stories but to listen to and learn about our couples as well. It’s super important for us to get to know each other and be on the same page about our couple's vision to create honest, romantic, and playful moments through photos whether it be a portrait session or a wedding. Each love story we learn about inspires us to continue this passion and creative journey of mine to create timeless pieces of art that will be passed down for generations to come. All love stories are welcome. No story is too small, big, near, or far.

CharlieSue Photography
Redwood City, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500

HI! I’M CARLA. I’m a wedding, portrait and food photographer located in the San Francisco Bay Area. When I’m not photographing happy clients or tasty food, you’ll find me out and about chasing adventures whenever I can. I’m a born-and-bred Californian who loves to travel from vineyards to redwoods to ocean and back again.

Hailey June Photography
Belmont, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

Welcome! Let me tell you a little about the Hailey June Photography Experience! So what makes me different from the other photographers you have been looking at? First of all, I love my job, and it shows! From helping you pick a date, location, and outfits to the actual photo session, I love to get to know my clients and have fun before, during, and after the session! Secondly, I have spent countless hours educating myself to create not only the highest quality images for you but a fantastic experience where we can laugh and make memories! That's right; no awkward silence!​

Steven Cotton Photography
Los Gatos, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

Welcome. Steven is a self-taught photographer who picked up photography when his girlfriend (now wife) Tara got him his first camera as an anniversary gift in 2009. After learning how to use his camera, Steven gravitated toward something that he has always been passionate about - sports; and eventually started a local sports photography website. This gave Steven a lot of experience that ended up helping him transition into portraiture. Fast forward many years of practicing with friends & family members and learning the ins and outs of running a business, Steven took a leap of faith and turned his hobby into his full-time job in 2016.

Kristin Cofer Photography
Pacifica, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $800

My name is Kristin Cofer, and photography is my favorite thing. If you’re looking for a photographer with a creative lens to bring out the best in every situation, I’d love to talk to you! I’m available in the San Francisco Bay Area and worldwide for engagement, weddings, and portraits.

Katherine Bree Walker Photography
San Jose, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500

I'm a big fan of movies and I love to bring that aesthetic with all its beautiful framing, its light and shadows and moody hues, into my work. My photography style is a mix of creative documentary and fine art portraiture with a touch of that cinematic esthetic. I shoot a mixture of artistic portraits alongside reportage-style candids that are full of emotion throughout the wedding day. I do my best work when I feel an honest connection with my couples, allowing them to open up in front of the camera and truly be themselves.

Angus Zhang Photography
Daly City, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

Welcome. My name is Angus Zhang, I am a San Francisco Bay Area-based photographer specializing in wedding photojournalism. Since 2009, I have photographed hundreds of weddings over the years. I believe every wedding is unique and from those weddings that I photographed, I saw the happiness, excitement, and nervousness of the new couple; joyful tears and mixed feelings of the parents; and blessings from friends and families.

Daniel Hon Photography
San Jose, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,650

My name is Daniel and I'm a professional photographer based in San Jose, California. With over 10 years of experience in the wedding industry, as a DJ, MC, videographer, and passionate photographer. I feel grateful to be doing what I do every day.

Thanh Trinh Photography
Sunnyvale, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

Thanh Trinh Photography is a wedding imagery company located in Santa Cruz, California. Owner Thanh Trinh has garnered over six years of experience as a wedding, lifestyle, and aerial photographer. Since moving to California from his native Vietnam in 2017, he has enjoyed collaborating with to-be-weds on their special day. His style is candid and natural, and he strives to preserve the spontaneous, magical moments that unfold between couples and their guests.

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Eivan's Photo & Video

4.9

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

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

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Highly recommend Eivan's Photography for your wedding day. The process was very simple, we loved picking a photographer that had completed other weddings at our venue and did a great job guiding us throughout our day. Our photographer was super energetic, definitely was our hype woman throughout the day and all of our pictures turned out AMAZING!
Janine R., 2 years ago
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Khariza Rae Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

Welcome. My name is Khariza and I am a San Francisco based wedding, portrait and lifestyle photographer. Think of me as a professional third-wheel, or better yet as your friend with a camera! I am dedicated to capturing authentic photos that feel true to who you are!

Awarded Best of Zola
Khariza only added positivity to our wedding celebration. We had a small intimate gathering for our ceremony and she worked with us before and during to ensure she had all of our asks covered - she went above and beyond capturing moments of joy and beauty throughout the afternoon. We are thrilled with the photos, experience and overall communication. Khariza is professional, kind, and will make sure no one is left out!
Diana + N., 2 years ago
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Drzazga Photo

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
From start to finish, Carly and Kasey were absolutely amazing! We first met with Carly back in 2018 and booked her for our 2020 wedding. Because if COVID, we changed our date three times and Carly was incredibly flexible and accommodating during the whole process. Her availability calendar being right on her Instagram made it so easy to choose our new date (keeping Carly and Kasey as our photographers was our #1 priority when rescheduling). She quickly sent updated contracts and was just so kind and understanding. Our engagement photo session was fun and Carly made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Some of the images from that session will forever be my favorites of us. When it came time for the wedding, Carly was critical in helping me come up with a timeline. She knew our vision and offered suggestions and locations for pictures. On the actual wedding day, she and Kasey were amazing. We expected it to rain all day so they were super flexible about making last minute changes to the locations and timeline to accommodate the possible rain. The sneak peeks we’ve gotten so far have been perfection and I cannot wait to see the rest! Carly and Kasey are not just exceptionally talented photographers- they are good, kind people. They make you feel comfortable and like you’ve known them your whole life. I could not have imagined better people to know or to take our wedding photos.
Emma P., 3 years ago
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Sophia Osborne Photography

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Sophia Osborne captured an incredible day here and her photos of the day were just stunning! She is a very talented and professional photographer that we are very excited to say will be working a wedding here again soon.
Ballenger Farm, a year ago
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Hopkins Co

5.0

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

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

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The Hopkins made our day so easy! Couldn’t have picked a better duo for our wedding photos. Savannah and Jon are easy to get along with, so kind and take the time to make sure you are comfortable with them capturing your day! My husband was especially thrilled with the two and how natural he felt photos went with his groomsmen. Couldn’t recommend them more! The BEST!
Mckenzi T., 2 years ago
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Gemini Sun Creative

5.0

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

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

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After drowning in Zola quotes and estimates, I found Dani online and was immediately drawn to her typeface, website, and company name. She seemed down to earth and photographed all different types of bodies and couples, which was very important to us both. She was quick to jump on a zoom call and we booked her within 20 minutes of talking (and laughing). Dani photographed our wedding (and engagement shoot) in September 2022. While she usually does small elopements, she was so kind as to take on out 125 person wedding – showing up in Vermont for our three day affair (shooting the welcome event, wedding, and Sunday brunch). This girl even jumped on a canoe with my mom to capture our fun Sunday event rafting down the Connecticut River. Dani is extremely professional, organized, and communicative across all platforms (via text, email, and on IG). She had our first round of images from our wedding – I think within 48 hours?!? Dani is dedicated to her craft and just overall an extremely lovely person and was extremely patient with us as I tried to coordinate a wedding from the New Mexican desert while writing a thesis. I feel strongly that she captured everything so beautifully – from the décor, to the venue, to capturing my husband and I in all the emotions – happy tears, calmness, goofyness, sexiness, romanticness – and even obliged my insane request of pulling over and getting some shots in a Victorian Graveyard. Dani is happy to capture whatever you choose to define as romantic, even mossy tombstones in the middle of the woods. Our engagement shots in the city are equally as lovely, despite being a totally different environment. I never once felt self-conscious or aware of myself and just love the love that shines through in each photo. Not only were we so thrilled to have these wonderful photos and memories for the rest of our lives, we are so lucky to also have made a new friend. I received endless compliments on just how lovely the photos were (long exposure images of the milky way with shooting stars – how is that even possible??) and I’m so happy we found Dani and would recommend her to any couple who is looking for photos that are soft, capture the golden hour, and your love. She somehow manages to be timeless without giving you a cookie cutter album of wedding shots. 1000/10 recommend – book Dani to talk about dogs, tattoos, concerts while getting effortlessly beautiful memories of you and your loved ones.
Katherine K., 10 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film

5.0

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

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

So where do I start?! Lead and his team are the most professional, passionate, skilled, and accommodating photographer/videographer. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer on the most important day of our lives. They took so much time to incorporate everything we could want in our wedding photos and they even took the time to edit some multiple amazing videos with the footage. They were patient and they made us feel comfortable and supported during the night and we had a blast as well. On top of all that, he knew how to capture well our love story. His team is amazing and they provided a high quality, welcoming, amazing photography experience. I'd recommend their work for any event you'd like to capture precious moment's in! They were worth more than every cent we spent! Again, thank you so so much Ledd and team. We will treasure these photos forever.
Crizza, 3 months ago
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Holly Castillo Photography

5.0

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

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

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I'm a wedding videographer, and Holly is the best. I've worked with her several times, and she's great with couples.
Jeremy Foster, 3 years ago
Twentythreeninteen

5.0

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

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

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Thomas and Carl not only were extremely helpful but also amazing with communication. Everything was done with such ease. They both made such a beautiful impact on what should be the happiest day of your life.
Shelley R., a year ago
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Kathryn Cooper Weddings

5.0

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

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

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Kathryn not only has the creativity and adventurous spirit needed to capture unique, inspiring shots but her skills and professionalism ensures that she'll deliver high quality images. It was a pleasure working with her and I am very satisfied with the results of our collaboration.
Sally Sparks, 3 years ago
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Hannah Berglund Photography

5.0

Livermore, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $10,500
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

I'm Hannah, a full time wedding and portrait photographer in Livermore, California. To me, photography is so much more than just hiring another vendor. And that's why you should choose someone you truly love to work with! I believe the real magic happens during the in-between moments – a secret smile shared by the parents; a tearful hug with the maid of honor; a quirky moment with the best man. These memories are far more precious than any staged photo, and these are the memories I want to capture for you on your big day.

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What can I say about Hannah! She truly was exceptional to work with. From the moment we reached out, she was welcoming, friendly, and so easy to work with. After our first conversation with her, it was obvious we wanted her to capture our wedding. Not only are her photos beautiful, she has the energy and attitude of someone you would want at your wedding. You feel an instant calmness in her presence. She is a true artist at heart, and our wedding photos are beyond what we could have asked for or expected. Hiring Hannah was one of the best decisions we made while wedding planning, and we recommend her to all of our friends!
Joey, 4 years ago
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Eichar Photography

5.0

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

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

There aren't enough great things to say about the Eichar's that haven't already been said!! We first inquired about an engagement shoot, and Lauren was super responsive with info and location suggestions. On the day of the shoot, she made us feel super comfortable since it was the first shoot my fiance and i had ever done. They sent us photos a few weeks later, and once we saw those, we knew we had to book them for the wedding as well. We opted for their photo and video package and are super happy with how everything turned out! Would definitely book again for futures photoshoots!
Kyle C., 3 years ago
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Lisa Stone Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

If you would have known me growing up, you would have been surprised if I didn’t become a photographer! I fell in love with photography after spending countless hours in the darkroom. Since 2008, I have been working professionally in the photography industry and have shot over 300 weddings and numerous other assignments in almost every genre of photography. Why Weddings? I love problem solving and puzzles, and I’m always up for a good challenge. For me, a wedding is a day full of all of the things that I love. Its basically a whole day of coming up with solutions to make the best photographs for my couples.

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Lisa was the perfect photographer for our wedding! She was patient, meticulous, friendly and professional, and above all, she took amazing photos! While we were preparing for the wedding, she communicated proactively and clearly, and was the perfect mix of flexible and organized. During the wedding, she came early to scout out the venue and find the perfect spots for portraits and group photos, as well as taking breathtaking photos of the venue, and continued to be totally on top of everything throughout the event. We knew as soon as we looked at her gallery that Lisa was the perfect choice for our tastes, and the photos she took for us matched the aesthetics and skill in her gallery completely! We've both been addicted to looking at them ever since. Book Lisa for your wedding - you won't regret it!
Will S., 7 months ago
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Tooney White Photography

5.0

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

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

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

4.9

Bothell, WA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

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

Jon creates beautiful art with his photography. I love his professionalism and prompt deliverables.
Lynnae Pompeo, 5 months ago
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Russ Levi Photography

5.0

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

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

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I have worked with Russell several times and I admire his photography and people skills. He's great at keeping you laughing the entire day while coming up with incredible photographs. Highly recommend!
Lisa Stone, 4 years ago
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Sarah Peterson Photography

5.0

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

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

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Working with Sarah was enjoyable and easy! As someone who usually does not like taking photos, Sarah made the process easy and comfortable. She got all the shots we had discussed in advance and captured every special moment. Her rustic editing style was exactly what I was looking for and really highlighted our flowers, centerpieces, and color scheme. Can't recommend Sarah enough!
Gianna & C., 3 years ago
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Sarahi Photo

5.0

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

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

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I recently had the privilege of participating in a portrait session with Sarahi, and the entire experience was outstanding. From the outset, her professionalism and warm demeanor established a relaxed atmosphere for both myself and my fiance. Sarahi invested time in comprehending our vision and offered valuable guidance to elevate the overall outcome. The communication with Sarahi flowed effortlessly, and she adhered to deadlines with precision, further solidifying the positive overall experience. I wholeheartedly endorse SarahiPhoto for anyone in search of a portrait session that seamlessly blends expert craftsmanship with a considerate and cooperative approach. She will be an excellent addition to your big day!
Jasmine Gutierrez, 5 months ago
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Bellocq Weddings

5.0

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

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

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J is truly incredible to work with! He immediately made me feel comfortable and wasn’t “pushy” when I was deciding on photographers. We picked him because 1.) his photography is seriously amazing, and 2.) he is a genuinely wonderful guy, and I knew he would put me at ease throughout the day. His rates are also very reasonable and there are no “hidden” fees. I really liked that he was with us the ENTIRE day too! We just got our wedding photos back (SUPER FAST TURNAROUND) and I am completely in love! I don’t even have the words to describe how incredible they are. He captured so many moments that I didn’t even know happened, and now we have hundreds of photos of people laughing and crying throughout the day that I wouldn’t have ever seen if he wasn’t there! We wanted someone that was artistic and didn’t just take the “stereotypical” wedding photos, and he exceeded our expectations. He was very responsive throughout the entire process and took the time to thoroughly answer every single question I had. He was even helpful during the wedding day with things not entirely photographer related, like helping me find something I lost at one point and exuding a “chill” vibe that definitely calmed everyone down! My entire family adored him, and we are already thinking of new events in life that we will hire J for! I am SO thankful he was with us for our engagement photos and wedding day, and I cannot recommend him enough!
Jessi A., 5 months ago
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Mindy Webb Photography

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

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

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

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I recommend Malika for weddings, grad photos, boudoir, baby showers, ANYTHING. Her work is beautiful and she works with your vision. She truly is a great photographer.
Kenya & D., 3 years ago
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Natural Unions

5.0

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

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

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Professional and exceptionally well at taking pictures of moments you didn't think would be captured. Kira has an eye for detail and is able to make your special day go smoothly and seamlessly. 100% would recommend!
Jennifer, 10 months ago
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Strata Weddings

5.0

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

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

We booked Strata, weddings for both photo and video and we are absolutely thrilled with the results. The team was very professional on the day of the wedding. Brandon and Kayla were amazing to work with. We are absolutely beyond words with the results. If you were looking for an affordable photographer and videographer, look no further. Book them. You will not be disappointed.
Britt S., 25 days ago
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Katelyn Tucker Photography

5.0

San Leandro, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,700
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

I am an elopement and wedding photographer based in Northern California, who shoots for the fun quirky weirdos who are unabashedly themselves. I capture the perfection that you are while having a laugh and (almost assuredly) crying along while you read your vows. My name is Katelyn and I want to meet you!

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We worked with Katelyn on a previous wedding and our couple raved about her! She was wonderful to work with and communication was very easy & smooth. As a wedding planner, it is so important to work with amazing and professional vendors because it makes everything easier and ensures that the wedding day will run smoothly. Not to mention the photos were gorgeous! Highly recommend Katelyn if you are looking for a photographer!
Leah, 4 years ago
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Kaitlyn Carter Photography

5.0

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

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

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Kaitlyn was an incredible photographer to work with! We did 2 engagement photoshoot sessions with her, which were both so fun!! My husband was dreading the photography most, out of all parts of “wedding planning.” But Kaitlyn was able to make him feel relaxed and comfortable so that he actually enjoyed himself! And he actually loves the way he looks in the photos! (He usually hates having his photo taken and the way he photographs.) Kaitlyn was able to capture our silliness, laughter, and genuine happiness in the candid photos which is exactly the look and feel I was hoping for in our photos! (I’m personally not a fan of the stiff posed or moody photos.) Our second engagement shoot also included our dog, which was fantastic! Not only was Kaitlyn great to work with on wedding day and the 2 engagement shoots, she was also a great resource for planning the logistics and timeline of the wedding day. She had great input of the flow of the entire day, which was something I had completely overlooked. Most importantly, Kaitlyn was very professional the entire time. We also gave Kaitlyn the added task of photographing the flower girl nieces (ages 2 & 7 years) and the ring bearer nephew (age 5) who is on the Autism Spectrum. All 3 kiddos still talk months later about how they had so much fun at the wedding! And Kaitlyn was able to capture them all smiling! Photographing dogs and kids is always difficult to ask for, but the photos of our smiling nephew on our wedding day made the parents and grandparents cry tears of joy! It’s rare to catch this kid smiling! We loved working with Kaitlyn, and we can’t wait to do more photoshoots together in the future!
Kaitlin Peffer, 5 months ago
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Caz Isaiah - Cinemotion

5.0

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

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

Caz is a once in a generation photographer. I’ve worked with him in many weddings and he goes over and above with every detail in dealing with wedding couples and also his photography. He has a style that will make you feel like you’re in a movie when you look back at them. I 1,000% recommend you book him as your wedding photographer if he’s available!
sheldon , 4 months ago
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TheTheodors Photography

5.0

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

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

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I definitely recommend The Theodors Photography. They are so kind and just make your photography experience wonderful. Each photograph is beautifully captured. Can’t recommend them enough!
Ariell Harrison, 2 years ago
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The Narrative by Jarrod Rigby (Photo + Video)

5.0

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

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

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Absolutely effortless, at organically creating magic. You can’t hide talent and that is just what this power team have together. A natural eye for seeing the beauty in all things around them and perfectly capturing and captivating the moment and the story. Be smart and hire someone that can tell your story in the most beautiful way. They stay trending and ahead of the game as well but yet the work is timeless. It’s true art!!!
Leslie, 6 months ago
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Ivy Rose Photography

5.0

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

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

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I found Ivy at the Las Vegas Wedding Expo. As soon as I met her I just had a good feeling about how working with her would go. Her work is gorgeous and breathtaking too. I’ve only seen the sneak peeks but I can’t wait for the full album.
Miranda V., 2 months ago
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Pictures by Nicole Seaman {"Pics by Nics"}

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

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

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

ChatGPT Choosing Velvet Love Studio as our wedding photographer was one of our best decisions for our Miami wedding. From the moment we connected with them, we knew we were in good hands. Their professionalism, creativity, and dedication to their craft were evident throughout the entire process, and they truly made our experience unforgettable.
Cameron & L., 4 months ago
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Misha Velasquez

5.0

Capitola, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

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

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Misha was a photographer for one of my couples and later she hired me to do her own wedding florals. She was a joy to work with in both capacities. I am so grateful for her gorgeous photography which is featured both in my website portfolio as well as on the cover in a full bleed image. I think she took what is my very favorite photo of one of my bridal bouquets!
Dyana Zweng, 3 years ago
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Stephanie Pardo Photography

5.0

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

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

Stephanie is a great professional. My husband and I hired her for our wedding book pictures couple in Chicago city; we wanted a casual style and pictures representing our personality and love. Stephanie has a great sense of people, which makes it easy for us to pose and enjoy our time during the shooting. She was on time and took extra time since, during the session, we came up with more ideas. We got the pictures shortly, and she kept us in the loop for changes or editing. I have another session booked with her for our first baby.
Laura & J., 4 months ago
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Maria Villano Photography

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

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

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

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Kelsey is AMAZING to work with and such a ray of sunshine (the name Sunbeam Photography fits her perfectly). I first met Kelsey a few years ago and have shot with her a handful of times since and have always enjoyed my experience working with her! She’s personable, professional and makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera while still having fun and making sure you get the perfect shot! Highly recommend Kelsey and her company!
Margaret Koukos, 9 months ago
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Black Hat Studio

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
We were visiting Mexico as part of our baby Moon and reached out to do a maternity shoot and I have zero regrets! The photographer was wonderful in the photos turned out better than I could’ve ever imagined
Jamie, 3 years ago
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MCP - (Mariela Campbell Photography)

5.0

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

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

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I have had the pleasure to work with Mariela on multiple events, She is such a joy to be around and gives such an ease to the day. Her captures are always filled with great details, ture to color and some unique fun.
Lovely Ambiance, 5 months ago
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Visuals by J. McKenzie

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $12,000
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

All the beautiful moments, from the tiny ones to the big amazing ones - they are all important. We tell stories from start to finish, with a focus on emotion. We photograph in our home cities of San Francisco, Chicago and New York City, but also travel internationally - we've photographed weddings in seven countries.

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Tuan and his team are absolutely amazing! I was a bride whose number one priority for my wedding (aside from getting married) was photography. Tuan took the time to chat through the process, answer all my questions, and provide advice based on his expertise. On the day of our wedding, he was professional, calming, and creative. And our pictures were absolutely stunning! I cannot recommend Tuan B & Co enough- hire them, they are the best!
Kristen & J., a year ago
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Dominic Trujillo Photography & Videography

5.0

Redlands, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

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

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

5.0

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

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

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I have worked with Armando many times and refer him to my couples often. He is fun, professional, easy to work with and very flexible. His work is great! I love seeing the photos after the wedding. He makes us all look so great. Everyone I refer him to is very happy. I really can't say enough about him.
Carol Baisinger-Criddle, 2 years ago
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Natural Images Photo Video

5.0

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

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

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Billy and Cheryl were so great! Lovely couple to work with! Would definitely recommend working with them if you get the chance!
Madison T., 5 days ago
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Leah Marie Photography + Stationery

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

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

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

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Tessa at Elmwood images was amazing to work with. She had so many cute ideas if you are like me and have no idea what you want out of your photos there is no need to worry. She was very professional I highly recommend her.
Kenna B., 3 years ago
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Jos & Tree

5.0

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

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

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Jos and Tree came highly recommended to us and, having worked with them, we now know why! A lot of people take wedding photos. Among them are a handful of folks who are also reliable, professional, and pleasant to work with. And within that smaller group, is an even smaller group of photographers who have real artistic vision matched with technical skill. Jos & Tree are, without a doubt, near the top of that select group. The images they produced of our wedding run the gamut from traditional wedding photos to absolute masterpieces of lighting, composition, and technical execution. Here's an example: as the day was wrapping up, and a bit *after* Jos and Tree's deadline for leaving had passed, they quickly posed my wife and I in front of a tree in the park; Jos had a vision for an image he wanted to capture in the fading light... and the resulting image proved absolutely magnificent; it is my favorite photo of the day, and among the top photographs I have seen anyone create, anywhere. On top of the artistic talent and skill, Jos & Tree were an absolute pleasure to work with; responsive, pleasant, personable, and fun. They were always on time, and ready to work... and work they did!! The amount of effort and energy they put into capturing lots of beautiful and creative images cannot be overstated. And then, they edited them beautifully, and have been working with us to select images to print and put in a book. The quality of their artistic consultation has been phenomenal. My wife and I have seen a lot of wedding photos that people proudly post online on sites like reddit. I can confidently say that I've yet to see more interesting and beautiful wedding photos than the ones I've seen from Jos and Tree. It's a pleasure to give these two lovely people our highest recommendation.
Lilli & N., 3 years ago
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Vincent Po Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,100
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

Oklahoma raised, Princeton educated, and founder of Portrait of a Young Couple, documenting how couples of all backgrounds and identities across the world live and love. I'd love to be a part of helping to capture you and your partner's love.

We worked with Vincent for our wedding in February of 2021. We scheduled our wedding with him several months beforehand. Leading up to the day, he had checked in several times to see how our plans had been coming, evolving, and what our expectations were the day of. He is incredibly personable, professional, and talented. We didn't ask for a lot of specific shots and the few we did ask for came out way better than we could have possibly imagined. Vincent took beautiful photos of us, our family, and our friends. For our camera-shy friends, he kept laughing with us, creating an atmosphere of joy and stress-free photography! He was quick to ensure that all of us being photographed were comfortable. Since our wedding, we have recommended him to literally every person who lets us know that they're engaged. We really can't say enough about Vincent and his work! The best we can say is that we highly recommend working with him- he is a truly amazing human and photographer!
A & Z., 2 years ago
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Becky G Studios

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

Denver, CO
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

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

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Casey and Vanessa are truly the best photographers in Colorado. They go above and beyond for their clients and take truly stunning photographs. Casey did the photographs from my wedding and she now takes all my family photos as well. She is so kinda, fun and professional. I cannot say enough nice words about Two One Photography, truly the best in town.
Annelise Rothe, 4 years ago
Duy Ho Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

My professional background was cultivated in the field of architecture and design. But around 2010, my obsession with photography overcame my passion for architecture and I changed course. Through years of experience as a wedding photographer, I’ve developed a genuine love and appreciation for these emotional events. To me, weddings are emotionally-charged, symbolic celebrations. They often inspire pure expressions, words and feelings from the couple and their family and friends.

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I've worked with Duy Photography on over a dozen weddings. Every time I work with Duy it's the most pleasant experience. His style of photography works really well with how we work with our couples! I'd say Duy creates a calm and stress free environment. He moves things along at a good pace that doesn't make the couple feel rushed or overwhelmed. Like Duy, we like our photos and video to look and feel natural and just letting the couple express the emotions and smiles in an organic way. His style is non-intrusive, no big flashes, umbrellas or obnoxious reflectors. You get a highly skilled and professional photographer who will just blend right in with your family and friends.
Jesse, 4 years ago
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Valley Images Photography

5.0

Acampo, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Palo Alto, 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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Drew Zavala Photography

5.0

Salinas, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

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

Drew and Jackie captured our dream wedding! We knew we made the right decision to pick them as our wedding photographer and videographer! They listened to what we wanted for our wedding and more! They made sure that we are comfortable and they are super easy to work with! They're the dream team and so so happy about our pictures and video!
Grace B., 24 days ago
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Rock&Love Weddings

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

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

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

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Jazmín made our wedding day so incredibly special, capturing every detail and all the big moments as well. She is SO talented! From being willing to balance on a mossy log to get some gorgeous water pictures to making my husband and me (and our bridal party) feel so comfortable in front of a camera, Jazmín is so professional, kind, and has an eye for capturing the feeling and beauty of a place. She covered our day from beginning to end, and without her, we wouldn't have had many pictures from our day. We've never had professional photos taken of us before, and every photo Jazmín has taken of us is our favourite. We feel REALLY lucky to have had her there to capture so many moments of that day and to be able to look back on her work brings back so many happy memories. Thank you, Jazmín! (BOOK HER for your engagement shoots, your weddings, your family portraits - it'll be the BEST thing you do!).
Isabelle & A., 6 months ago
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Mary Lewis Photography

5.0

Folsom, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,995
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

Located in Sacramento, California, Mary Lewis Photography is a company that specializes in documentary wedding and lifestyle photography in the Northern California regions. Serving Tahoe, Sacramento, Yosemite and Beyond. Mary Lewis Photography is available for travel nationwide. Owner and photographer, Mary believes in capturing much more than photos, but timeless and emotive images you feel in your bones. She combines your personalities and story to co-create a meaningful environment that captures true connection and heirloom moments. Ready to start your journey with her? Inquire today and let's create some beautiful memories!

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Mary is amazing to work with! She’s there to capture all the moments with an ease and joy that immediately helps you feel comfortable and at ease (even when I tend to be uncomfortable the second a camera is pointed my way…she helped diffuse any awkwardness and bring out the natural). I loved that she captured not only the specific shots we wanted but also caught the little meaningful in between moments and came full of fun ideas. She shows up and immediately feels like someone you’ve known forever, I couldn't recommend her enough :)
Kelsy H., 3 years ago
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The Bomani's

5.0

Ventura, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Palo Alto, 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- Thank you from the bottom of my heart for capturing our beautiful day. As a bride you think you know what pictures you want to see but boy was I wrong. You captured some of my favorite moments from our day and some I didn’t realize I would cherish. Thank you for loving what you do and for helping others see their day through your eyes.
Stephanie & N., 2 years ago
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Gypsy Tales Photo

5.0

Salinas, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

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

Anastasia was simply amazing to work with. She values her customers and she absolutely takes pride in her work. Anastasia was communicative with us from beginning to end and we valued Anastasia’s honest and knowledgable feedback about our venues (we ultimately dodged a bullet with our first selected venue). We were highly impressed that she provided us our sample gallery in record time! And we received our full gallery in the promised timeframe. We hope to do a couples session with her when we return the Monterey area!
Michelle, 10 months ago
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C Wagner Photography & Design LLC

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

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

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

Veronica was fantastic to work with. She was highly communicative throughout the process and on the day of was SO much fun!
Donna H., 7 months ago
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Melissa Atle

5.0

Santa Rosa, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

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

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

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

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

Ozan was a great photographer. He handled us with care and took his time giving us directions. He captured beautiful photos of us !!
Faz & O., 2 years ago
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Wander Out West | Photo + Video

5.0

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

As a provider of entertainment for large events, you work with many different planners, photographers, bands, florists, etc. The quality of the event depends on the quality of the people you hire. Photographs are one thing, but what people don't see is how a photographer can set a tone or a level of comfort that carries through the event team and event. Working with Olivia on multiple jobs were some of my favorite experiences because not only were the photos exceptional, the way she guided and calmed the guests and team makes for an enjoyable experience all around. I would recommend Olivia for any event and have used Olivia as my personal photographer!
E & B Sound, a year ago
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Yakim Photography LLC

5.0

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

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

Yakim shot my wedding in Santa Barbara , we dragged him around all day and he was a great time , and saw our day from start to finish ! 10/10 would recommend him for your wedding or elopement . He has poses for days , and always has a vision !
Gabi, 6 months ago
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Arrowood Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

As a photographer of life, love and beauty, Tara Arrowood does what she loves every day. She captures beauty in all things- people, animals, and spaces. Her main goal? It’s simply to make people happy. She uses her lens to show inner beauty, authentic emotions, and life’s precious/fleeting moments. Making people happy means giving them a different perspective, a different angle from which to see their most cherished moments in life. Tara offers photography and cinematography services for any sized wedding. Tell her your plans and she’ll create a schedule that includes everything to tell your story!

Awarded Best of Zola
Tara was amazing from beginning to end. We absolutely loved her photography style when we first came across her as a preferred vendor of our wedding venue (Beltane Ranch), but knew that we also needed to love HER if we were to spend the majority of our special day with her by our side. Luckily, from the moment we had our first chat with Tara, we knew she'd be perfect for us. Our engagement photo shoot at the Sutro Baths in San Francisco was the perfect way to get to know Tara's style and she helped us bring our vision to life in the shoot. Once we got to the wedding day, we completely trusted Tara to nail it - and, boy, did she deliver! She was SO efficient and organized. It was certainly a huge benefit that she knew our venue, but I am certain she would have been just as impressive in any environment. One of the best aspects of hiring Tara, ultimately, is her art. Her photography is truly a work of art. She has an incredible eye and managed to make two very awkward gals (my wife and I) feel incredibly comfortable behind the camera. We are just enamored with the photos she took and will cherish them for a lifetime. The cherry on top of all of it was that she turned around our photos within 1 week of the wedding! We received the digital album during our honeymoon and it was so fun to reminisce while still celebrating. Thank you for everything, Tara!
Jessica and A., 2 years ago
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All On Deck photos

5.0

Hayward, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Palo Alto, CA

We are a Northern California Photography and Videography team! Our team believes being there with you every step of the way. Our team is invested not only in your story but also in ensuring you two have a memorable and intentional experience from start to end. Our team wants to help you focus on what matters most when you get married. That’s what makes this more than a "job" to us. We want to get to know you two better in order to cater to your needs and make you feel comfortable on the most important day.

Awarded Best of Zola
I enjoy working with Allan and his team. They are very professional ad their work is amazing!
Diana Dorsey, a year ago
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Brianna Noelle Photography

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
We used Brianna Noelle Photography for our wedding she was professional and understanding. She appeared at our civil ceremony downtown SF and then traveled to our reception. We received previews quickly, within days. We received the full album and then some within the timeframe she provided. If I had any questions or requests she addressed them. It was a pleasure working with her and highly recommend.
Tiffany Patel, 10 months ago
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Northend Photography

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

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

Want a trusted, unobtrusive, thoughtful pro photographer friend on your wedding day? Someone to capture the way the wedding FEELS as well as it looks. A little direction during portrait time, a little leadership during family portraits, and near invisibility all other times? I think you’re onto something. I’m in. What's exciting? What’s important? What's confusing? Let’s sit down for a discovery meeting and I’ll ask, listen, lay out options, and share suggestions. I want to learn about you. I'm on your team 100% before, during, and after your wedding. Bonus: I've shot 400+ practice weddings before yours and I absolutely LOVE what I do!

Olivia was incredible!!! The preparation leading up to our wedding was so easy and Olivia really took the time to get to know us and learn what moments we didn’t want her to miss during our wedding. We didn’t need to worry about a thing on our big day. She was very organized and allowed me and Josh to enjoy the day with full confidence she was snapping all the right pics! We also got them back in record time! Only two weeks after the wedding! We would highly recommend Olivia if you are looking for a photographer who is professional, fun, easy going and super talented!
Christina & J., 2 years ago
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Vivian Chen Photography

5.0

Richmond, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Palo Alto, 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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hazel photo

5.0

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

For some unknown reason I have loved weddings since I was a kid. That’s the first thing. But then… I got married. And that is indescribable. So… if you happen to be here because you have met someone special, and you are making moves, CONGRATULATIONS! You really are in for the ride of a lifetime. So… my first photos? Yup. They were from a wedding! Unfortunately they took the human knee as their subject because I was short, because I was five years old. One auspicious day I brought a camera to a friends’ wedding. I partied. I had a fabulous time. Afterwards they told me I should have said something, my photos were better than the hired pro.

Paul and I have worked together on some seriously complex wedding days. As a planner, I have to know and trust the vendors that come onto the team for wedding day and Paul was nothing short of a dream to work with. Seasoned, professional, and super uber crazy talented... you won't regret adding him to your vendor team!
Jenni, 4 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Palo Alto, CA

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

A Palo Alto, CA wedding photographer ranges from $200 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?

95% of photographers in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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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