Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Santa Monica, CA

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Alyssa Walker Photography

5.0

Pasadena, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800

Located in Los Angeles, California, Alyssa Walker Photography is an accomplished wedding photography business. They specialize in numerous photographic styles to produce striking images but specialize in the candid photojournalist style. No matter the activity, photographer Alyssa Walker will highlight every moment from your walk down the aisle, to the minute you say "I do," to the fun & candid dancing shots during your celebration. Owner Alyssa Walker firmly believes that love is inclusive and no one should be denied the right to marry the one they love. Inclusivity and love are interchangeable.

Alyssa was an absolute joy to work with. She understood exactly what we were looking for with our photos and offered suggestions if we got a bit camera shy. Not only that but she was extremely punctual, informative, and knew exactly where she needed to be at all times. My husband and I would recommend her to anyone in SoCal who is planning on getting married, she was spectacular!
Reanna C., a year ago
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Danielle Bennink Photography

5.0

Glendora, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500

A true artist at heart, Danielle has spent over twenty-five years behind a camera. For over a decade she has specialized in recording couples and families in some of their most joyous moments. Utilizing both digital and film, she documents not only the major moments, but the minor moments, too, that sometimes go amiss: the grandmother gazing fondly at the new generation. The proud tearful eyes of a parent watching as their child embarks on an exciting new chapter. Big or small, with her trained eye Danielle captures every brushstroke to fully realize the memory of your special day.

Working with Danielle Bennie Photography was an absolute dream! From the initial consultation to the final delivery of the photos, Danielle exhibited unparalleled professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail. Her ability to capture the essence of the moment is truly remarkable. Danielle's warm and friendly demeanor made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. She took the time to understand our vision and preferences, ensuring that every shot reflected our personalities and the mood we wanted to convey. The quality of the photographs exceeded our expectations. Each image was beautifully composed, with stunning colors and clarity. Danielle's artistic eye and technical skill transformed ordinary moments into extraordinary memories that we will cherish forever. Moreover, Danielle's turnaround time was impressive. We received our edited photos in a timely manner without compromising on quality. In conclusion, Danielle Bennie Photography delivers nothing short of excellence. If you're looking for a talented photographer who is passionate about her craft and dedicated to her clients, look no further. We wholeheartedly recommend Danielle Bennie Photography for any occasion!
Everything Captured, a month ago
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Gabbie Burseth Photo

5.0

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

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

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Gabbie is the absolute best photographer you could ask for! Gabbie did a beautiful job shooting my brother's wedding and we knew we had to use her for our wedding too. Coordinating a wedding during COVID was a challenge, to say the least, but she handled every postponement and venue change we threw at her with patience and grace. When we finally reached our wedding day, she knew just how to work with an over-stressed bride and groom. She’s very calming and knows exactly how to coach and compose without being overbearing. Gabbie’s greatest strength is her ability to perfectly capture the atmosphere surrounding the event, not just the event itself. Looking through her photos isn’t a reflection, it’s a magnetic pull right back to the happiest day of our lives. We can relive our wedding every time we look at her work. If you’re looking for a photographer that will go above and beyond to accommodate you while creating phenomenal memories of your day, look no further!!
Alison P., 3 years ago
Christie Evans Photography
Santa Monica, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800

Welcome. Christie Evans Photography is a wedding and lifestyle photography company based in Los Angeles, California. Owner Christie has served over 100 couples celebrating their joyous wedding day. With a keen eye for detail and endless creativity, Christie works diligently to encapsulate the very essence of every event she attends. She collaborates closely with clients, sharing their vision for their collection to create timeless photographic keepsakes they can cherish for years to come.

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A+M Badillo Images

5.0

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

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

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If you are looking for a photographer and/or a videographer I highly recommend you hire A+M Badillo Images! Marijo is so professional and easily the sweetest human you will ever meet. Her and her husband Andrew are so talented, we had them do our wedding photos and video, as well as our engagement shoot, and my husband and I, could not be happier with how everything came out! We had too many amazing pictures to choose from to post/send out to family members! I highly highly recommend choosing them for your wedding, their communication and professionalism is unmatched and the way they make you feel comfortable in front of a camera is still amazing to me. My husband and I are terrible at taking pictures together but Marijo knew exactly what to say and helped us look like pros! So so happy we chose them to capture our special day :)
Mikaela T., 3 years ago
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Carmelisse Photography

5.0

Long Beach, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,550

Hi I'm Carmelisse. I'm an intimate wedding & elopement photographer based in Los Angeles. I have a gift for making people comfortable and seeing the beauty in all diverse people. I want nothing more than to tell your love story right.

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Carmen, you are absolutely amazing and phenomenal! It's been 2 months, and every time we look at the photos, we're right back to our dreamy destination wedding, reliving each precious moment you captured! Working with you was such a breeze right from the start. You're not just super professional but also have this magical way of really getting what we wanted, making sure every moment that mattered to us was caught perfectly. Our wedding in Cancun was picture-perfect, and even though it was your first time there, you explored the venue like a pro, finding all those gorgeous spots for our photos. Throughout the whole celebration, my partner and I just soaked up every minute, never having to worry about where you were or if you were capturing everything – we just knew you had it covered... and oh girl, you really did! Seeing the photos, I was just blown away. You caught every single emotion, the big, joyful moments and those quiet, intimate ones that mean so much. The way you paid attention to every little detail, catching the sweet looks and the outbursts of laughter, it’s just incredible! You’ve got this special talent for not just taking pictures, but telling our unique love story through your lens. And the photos, oh, they’re more than we ever hoped for! They’re like little pieces of art that show who we are together, and every time we look at them, we fall in love with them (and each other!) all over again. Carmen and your amazing team, a gigantic thank you for playing such a huge part in our wedding. You captured the essence of our celebration with so much love. We’re beyond thankful for your incredible talent and the unforgettable memories you’ve gifted us to hold onto forever.
Dennise B., 2 months ago
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Soda Fountain Photo

4.9

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

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

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I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mysi for a several events and I couldn't be happier with the results. Mysi is an incredibly talented photographer who truly knows how to capture the essence of their subject. From start to finish, Mysi exhibited the utmost professionalism, making my clients feel comfortable and at ease throughout the event. Het attention to detail is impeccable and she has an eye for creating truly stunning compositions. The final images always exceed my expectations and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such a talented photographer. I highly recommend Mysi for anyone looking for exceptional photography services.
Sonya Mansour, a year ago
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Holly Castillo Photography

5.0

Malibu, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400

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.

Awarded Best of Zola
We worked with Holly during 2020, the height of the pandemic, and changing our date due to concerns. She was wonderful in communicating with us throughout the process and day of! We love our photos and will cherish our experience and photos forever!
Julianne and J., 2 years ago
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Jess Onesto (formerly Cheers Babe Photo)

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Choosing Cheers Babe / Jess as our wedding photographer was hands down the absolute best wedding decision we made! I honestly think Jess might be an angel because that's how big of an impact she had on our day. First off, Jess is just a kind, caring, funny and bubbly human being. She makes the awkward feelings of being in front of a camera melt away in 2.5 seconds without even trying. Jess also has impeccable taste and was such a good sounding board for ideas I had on our day of (ie. that probably won't look the way you way you think it will or yes, love that so much!!). Her responsiveness and support put me at ease so more times than I can count. Jess also took time to get to know my husband and I so it was that much easier to feel like ourselves around her which TOTALLY shows in our pictures. On top of all that, Jess was amazing at working with my other vendors, managing details, and of course was on time and on the money with everything she said she'd do. She even had a sneak peak of photos for us to look at before we even boarded a plan to our honeymoon. So on to the actual pictures themselves...this is probably a bit TMI for a wedding review but I was very insecure about getting my pictures taken for my engagement shoot and wedding. Jess was able to not only make me forget about my insecurities during our first session / engagement photos but then literally brought me to tears as I saw how stunning our photos turned out. Every ounce of insecurity I had was gone after that and it's entirely because of Jess. She was a blast at our wedding. All of our guests loved her and you can actually feel the vibe of our special day when you look at any of the photographs. We will never have enough words to express our gratitude to Cheers Babe but we can say BOOK HER AS SOON AS YOU CAN! Photographers with this kind of talent are one in a trillion!!
Erica & R., 4 years ago
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Kelsey C. Photography

5.0

Cerritos, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900

Hi! I'm Kelsey! Fun-loving, boba-obsessed, dog-mom living in sunny SoCal. I have a very natural and candid style of photography where clients don't look or feel "posed" but are simply being in the moment! I'm passionate about capturing the essence of your relationship, whether intimate, goofy, quirky, affectionate, and everything in between. I'm known for my friendliness and light-hearted personality! I help make shoots feel very comfortable, candid, fun, and genuine to each relationship.

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It was a joy to work with Kelsey on the day of our event and in the days leading up to it. She met with us over Zoom twice to talk through our event's timeline and note where there might be great photo opportunities. We were doing a reception only and no wedding ceremony, so some of the more traditional photo ops weren't really going to apply to us, and Kelsey knew how to adjust the plan accordingly so that we'd still end up with a great collection of intimate photos and memories. She and her second shooter brought so much fun to the process and made my husband and me feel really comfortable. We loved their energy, and it was so clear how much both cared about capturing beautiful images of the two of us and all our friends and family. We're very grateful for the opportunity to have worked with her and would recommend her to anyone.
Marie, a year ago
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Stephanie Hanno Photography

5.0

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

Stephanie Hanno Photography specializes in fine art wedding photography with a documentary and photojournalistic approach. Southern California based but travels worldwide. Capturing your special moments to last a lifetime.

We had a great time working with Stephanie. She met us close to our home, but was a bit late due to the horrible rush hour traffic, but she stayed in contact with us the whole time and we were able to get some amazing images in less than an hour. She gave clear directions and we loved how the photos turned out. We will definitely work with her again.
Kyuri, 9 days ago
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Fatima Elreda Photo

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500

I set my mind and soul to this craft about 5 years ago and my heart just grew with every couple I met and every story I learned and told through my favorite medium of photography. It is the absolute best feeling being able to photograph the genuine love and happiness a couple expels through their wedding day. Nothing can beat the emotions and the charm of that. It's an honor to be able to translate those emotions onto images so people can look back through them and get back those feelings years and decades later.

Awarded Best of Zola
When our original photographer wasn’t available for our wedding (due to us changing our date and only giving a few weeks notice) she recommended Fatima and we were so lucky to work with her! She’s so easy to work with, so accommodating, makes you feel comfortable, and takes beautiful shots!
Dar, 2 years ago

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

A Santa Monica, CA wedding photographer ranges from $185 to $20,000 and averages at $3,000. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

93% of photographers in Santa Monica, CA offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Santa Monica, CA?

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

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

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