Wedding Photographers in Santa Barbara, CA

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Kelly McDaniel Photography

5.0

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

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

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

4.9

Los Angeles, CA
  • Classic style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Why do newlyweds choose us? 1) No tax, no hidden fees 2) No travel fees 3) You can pay with a credit card and you can make the final payment on the day of the event. And, you have an option to choose a monthly payment plan for your convenience! 4) Our company is insured and we provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI). 5) Exclusive referral program - “$100 FOR YOU, $100 FOR YOUR FRIEND” 6) You’ll get the best quality photo and video products in California from a company that can confidently compete with the nation's top studios. Having international awards in our industry, we hold courses and master classes for photographers and videographers.

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We wanted a wedding that felt like a fairytale, full of magic moments. But we were unsure if we could find someone who could capture that on photo and video. Aladdin Films made it real for us. They got all the nice details, like the soft lights in the evening and the joyful laughter outside. Everything that made our day special, from the flowers in the center of the aisle at the ceremony, to the smiles of my parents during my brother's speech. They've captured them all. When I showed the video to my parents and friends, my parents cried, my friends cried, I cried, because of how incredible the video captured our special day. It felt like all that happened moments ago, and I'm sure it will give the same feeling for years to come! ;) Aladdin Films turned our wedding into a lovely fairytale!
Anita K., 9 months ago
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Dominic Trujillo Photography & Videography

5.0

Redlands, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, 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 a true gem! My fiance, (now husband) and I are timid in front of the camera but Dominic was able to capture the best of us anyways. We first did an engagement shoot with him where he braved the storms and wind with us to complete some amazing photos. He was able to make us feel so comfortable and capture all the right moments to bring to life our love on film. Shooting at the wedding was even more incredible. On a day that is already hectic and full of nerves, Dominic brought the calm and the fun as we shot all our photos throughout the night. His patience, humor, creativity, and amazing eye made the experience absolutely wonderful! I can't recommend him enough! HIRE HIM!
Emann B., 9 months ago
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Adam Levinstein Photography

5.0

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

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

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Adam photographed my oldest Daughter’s wedding… the photos, and the service was so good… there was no doubt we would hire him again for my youngest daughters wedding as well. We were just glad he was available, because the experience of working with Adam on a Wedding day is a joy. I’ve worked in the photography industry myself for more than 20 years. I’ve seen a lot of great photographs, and I know a lot of great photographers. Adam’s work is some of the best photography I’ve ever seen… but it’s not just his extraordinary technical skills that set him apart from other top photographers, it’s his people skills. Adam is the kind of person that I would be happy to have at my daughters wedding, as a guest. He makes it easy to be photographed, his easy going manor puts people at ease, from the kids to the grandparents, and most importantly, the Bride. With just bit of simple easy direction he was able to to capture in photographs the beauty of my girls at their best. And, he handles his business as a professional, with appropriate communication, before, after, and during the wedding day. He was a pleasure to to business with. I whole-heartedly recomend Adam Levinstein Photography
Mark S., 9 months ago
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Lerina Winter Photo

5.0

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

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

We were so lucky to have Lerina Winter photograph our wedding day!!! She was incredibly organized and communicative as we prepared for the event, went above and beyond to capture every incredible moment, AND delivered our photos in a (more than) timely fashion. I remain astounded and grateful that she was able to capture so many brilliant pictures of our special day, and know that we'll cherish these photos for the rest of our lives. If you're thinking about hiring her for ANYTHING at all, don't delay!!
Anna S., a year ago
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Grace Kathryn Photography

5.0

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

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

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We have used Grace as our photographer for both our Wedding many years ago and for more recent portrait shoots. She is always open to your concepts and your vision for your photos and with our wedding in particular our venue made her jump through too many hoops and she was such a great and professional sport about the whole thing the whole way through. It could have been very stressful for a bride and groom but she made sure it didn't cause any undue stress. Her photos remain the most lovely and Happy photos with such a light air to them that we love. I would recommend her to any!
Andrea & J., 6 months ago
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ByCherry Photography

5.0

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

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

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I recommend ByCherryPhotography for the ease of stress when it comes to planning a wedding. I knew I didn’t have to worry about my photographer having to capture the “right” moments or intruding on special experiences. Just looking at her her photo gallery and reading other reviews, it told me she was THE one! I love my wedding photos! If I could get married again I would! Just to have more beautiful and amazing memories!
Mary Ann a., 4 years ago
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ROAN Weddings

5.0

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

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

Man! Tony has killed everything he’s done for us. Our wedding video was perfect - he was worth every penny. He is more than just a videographer, he truly made our wedding more fun with his positive attitude and “ready to party” spirit.
Conner S., 2 years ago
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Jacob Grant Photography

5.0

Santa Barbara, CA
  • Editorial style

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

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

5.0

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

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

From the minute that Amelie arrived at the venue, she was professional, helpful, creative, and kind. She is incredibly skilled not only at taking beautiful and artistic photographs, but also in managing the dynamics of the wedding event. My husband and I are not super comfortable in front of the camera but taking a walk with Amelie to get some solo shots was organic and effortless. We just received some preview photos, and both her photo composition and editing captured our wedding perfectly. Without being asked, she took on many more roles than just the photographer: timekeeper, dress bustler, calm creator, and creative director. She somehow seemed to be in several places at once and was always an arm distance away when a photo opportunity arrived. She scouted beautiful places for my husband and I to take solo photos, instructed the officiant on where to best stand so our ceremony photos would look good, and remembered every single special shot that we requested prior to the event. Hiring Amelie was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding, and I can’t recommend her enough. We will certainly be recommending her to all our friends and family.
Montana and A., 4 months ago
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Tessa Tadlock

5.0

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

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

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I absolutely loved working with the crew. The photos turned out beautifully. I could not be happier. Highly recommend.
Jareena, 2 years ago
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Kelsey Crews Photo
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Classic style

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

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

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

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

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

Just Kiss Collective
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Baron Erik Spafford
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

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

Kyle London Photography
Santa Barbara, CA
  • Editorial style

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

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

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

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

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

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Sarah Vendramini Photography

5.0

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

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

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Book Sarah now!! My fiance hired Sarah for a surprise proposal photoshoot and a 1-hour engagement session after. Every step of the way, Sarah was excellent! She was quick to respond to my fiance and coordinated everything seamlessly. Once I arrived at the spot, she was discreet to not ruin the surprise. When we finally met for the longer shoot, I was instantly at ease. Taking engagement pictures is awkward- posing, PDA, being overly excited about everything- and Sarah was great at handling everything! She was easy to talk to, had tons of great ideas, and made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. From making sure I could handle certain types of terrain in my shoes to ensuring that my short dress would be fine for any lift photos, she was professional and prepared every step of the way. Sarah shot our photos on Sunday; by the time we were sitting at dinner an hour later, she had sent us 5 pictures already edited. By Monday we had a gif, and by Thursday we had the entire gallery. Not only are the pictures gorgeous, but Sarah's efficiency, professionalism, and outstanding quality made such a difference for us. We are so lucky to have worked with her and would recommend her in a heartbeat to anyone! Thank you so much, Sarah, for being a part of one of the most special days of our lives!
Hayley, a year ago
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Alexandra Wallace

5.0

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

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

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Alli is a dream photographer! She so beautifully captured our wedding and managed to keep it feeling light and so fun. There was never an awkward moment of posing or smiling. She really captured the love of our big day in such an authentic way. Her photography style is moody and perfect and we’ve printed so many of the photos to hang in our home. They are truly works of art. Communication leading up to our wedding and even after was so easy and quick. Honestly, the time we spent with Alli on our wedding day is one of the highlights of the whole day and we can’t wait to book her again for other milestone moments or simply just because we love working with her!
Shelby G., 3 months ago
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Leslie Joy Photography

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

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

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

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Kay and Bram were an absolute joy to work with! It also helped they are total dog lovers like my husband and I, and captured the absolute best images of our boy, Maverick. I don’t think there was one moment where we were NOT smiling or laughing around these two, and it put my anxious mind completely at ease. They are affordable, hard-working, and completely matched our photography vision (lighter) for our most important day. I don’t think there are enough words to express my gratitude for the talent these two possess, but for now…thank you, Kay and Bram, for everything you have done for us. We truly adore you and are so lucky to have befriended you! - Chelsea, Neal, and Mav
Chelsea D., 2 years ago
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Brittany Taylor Photography

5.0

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

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

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Brittany was awesome to work with. Her communication up to our day and after was and has been amazing! We got our pictures back and everyone loves them and we are obsessed with them. Brittany captured our day perfectly, she didn’t have many poses and types of pictures and instead caught us in some of the best natural moments which can be seen in our photos. Aside from Brittany’s work she’s just such an amazing person! She took my dress to our venue and was always right there asking if I needed anything, snacks drinks to sit down whatever the case may be she always cared. She is also extremely personable as was her assistant. I would recommend Brittany to anyone!
Jessica S., 6 months ago
Zach & Dune

5.0

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

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

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

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

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Eivan's Photo & Video

4.9

Chicago, IL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Santa Barbara, 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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Eivan’s Photographer & Videographer Peoduction Inc. has gained a customer for a lifetime. First let’s start with customer service, they were excellent answering any and every question. All documents were in order and guiding along the way. Lastly, who they employ are phenomenal workers. They blended in with crowd and captured moments you would not have thought of. I want to thank Evian’s for making my wedding special.
Renaye W., 2 years ago
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Randall de Leon Photography

5.0

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

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

Randall was amazing to work with for both our Engagement shoot and our Wedding Day! From our first meeting him he was very easy to work with and we knew we would get along with him. We wanted to make sure we would feel comfortable especially when we are taking such important pictures that we will always look back at. He is very easy going, but also very professional and organized. He was very helpful on our wedding day in coordinating the order and best locations for our wedding pictures. We had specific requests regarding our pictures and he was able to accommodate everything we asked smoothly on our wedding day. We chose him based off the pictures we’ve seen on his Instagram and he exceeded our expectations with great communication and of course wonderful pictures! We look forward to working with him again for future milestone events! - Brandon and Ishmene
Ishmene & B., 3 months ago
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Drzazga Photo

5.0

Cleveland, OH
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,450
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

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

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You truly won’t find a better team than Carly and Kasey! Not only is their work FLAWLESS, but they are the most genuine, friendly, caring couple I’ve ever worked with. They are so easy going to work with and made taking our photos so much fun! Their artistic creativity is like none other. They are absolutely incredible. We were still living in Nashville the year before our wedding and they even offered to come travel to us for our engagement photos! They made everything so special and couldn’t be happier with the forever memories they have created for us. Choosing Drzazga photography will be the easiest decision you’ll have to make for your wedding, I promise!!
Tracey G., 3 years ago
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Justin McCallum Photography

5.0

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

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

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Before we picked any other vendors, we knew we wanted to work with Justin. Choosing our photographer first was partially logistical and mostly because we loved him – he was the photographer at a wedding we were in previously, so we were lucky enough to get some first-hand experience with him and how he works! Justin makes everyone comfortable in front of the camera, regardless of experience. He’s so kind, affirming, fun, and funny that he makes it easy to feel like your best self in the photos. That wedding had a huge wedding party, and he did a great job at making the whole group look and feel fantastic, so we knew we would feel comfortable with him for our wedding. One of us is very camera-shy, so his kind and fun demeanor, while producing stunning photos, made him the only photographer we wanted to work with. Once we secured our wedding planner, the first thing we all did was compare dates with Justin because it was that important to us. We also hired Justin for our engagement photoshoot to use the photos for our Save-the-Dates – we can’t recommend that enough! It was the perfect way for us to practice getting photographed by him, and for him to get to know us as a couple in advance. He provided the most fun and thorough get-to-know-you questionnaires and calls prior to working with us that made us feel like he cared to deeply understand who he was photographing. He put so much time, thought, and dedication into our engagement shoot and wedding day – it made us feel so special, and every photograph we have feels perfect for us. On your wedding day, you’re around your photographer and their people ALL day, and they’re interacting with everyone else at the wedding. You want to hire a good person who can seamlessly integrate themselves into the day, get the shots you want, and still be having fun by the end of the day. Justin is absolutely that person, and everyone he works with matches those high standards as well. He advocates for you to make sure you get all the shots you want, plus so many you never knew you wanted but then can’t live without. We never felt steamrolled by any guests or family members because Justin kindly and strategically prioritized us and worked with our planner to keep us on schedule without us ever needing to keep track of the time. He made everyone comfortable in front of the camera through fun prompts and silly jokes and somehow maintained an enviably high energy level the entire day! Everyone at our wedding loved him and his second shooter, Carly, and only had great things to say about them. The end result of each day was stunning and we are obsessed. We attempted to “narrow down our favorites” and still ended up with hundreds of photos we absolutely love, from silly and loving candids, to directed moments that captured the feelings perfectly, and stunning posed shots that make us and our friends feel like models, Justin brought it all and we couldn’t be happier!
Brianna K., 5 months ago
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Sophia Osborne Photography

5.0

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

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

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Sophia was so amazing!! We couldn’t have asked for any better. We had a pretty hectic day and she was so flexible which we appreciated a lot. She was so sweet and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. The pictures were amazing!
Sarah & C., 2 years ago
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Deanna Delgado Photography

5.0

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

Photography had always been a love of mine but in 2020 I decided to quit my 9-5 job and start this full-time adventure! I am now a full-time wedding & lifestyle photographer & love every minute of it. Capturing special moments & delivering quality photos to clients is extremely rewarding, and I genuinely enjoy it. I currently live in Aptos but I also serve the surrounding areas of the Monterey Bay region and I am ready to travel wherever needed.

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Deanna was an AMAZING photographer at my wedding. She captured all the moments perfectly and I could not of chosen a better person. I had guests come up to my after and compliment her, saying how involved she was, how comfortable she made everyone feel, and how she always seemed to be in the perfect place at the perfect time. She had me sneak peaks the night of the wedding which was amazing and the rest of my photos were delivered in a very good time period! As someone who isn’t a fan of being photographed, I thought I would end up liking maybe 10 of the photos. But it’s safe to say, I LOVE all of them. She captured my wedding & family perfectly!
Breanna, a year ago
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Hopkins Co

5.0

Nashville, TN
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Santa Barbara, 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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Hopkins Co. did our wedding video, and we were blown away by the quality of the film plus the shots and moments captured! I also follow them on Instagram, and love seeing everyone’s wedding photos—I’m trying to think of an excuse to hire them again!
Meredith S., 2 years ago
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Adam Griffin Photo

5.0

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

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

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Searching for vendors for a wedding can feel a lot like a dating, a process which thankfully my husband and I don’t have to go through anymore. Occasionally you’re lucky enough to find someone you have an instant connection to, and that was true with Adam. We loved his photography from the moment we both saw it on his Instagram page. During our first Zoom call, he was attentive, asked good follow up questions, and truly understood what we wanted from him. From hiring to the day off, he was always available for any questions we might’ve had. When we got to meet him face to face, he was very professional but charming and warm, not only being expert with a camera but expert on the dance floor. Having now received all of his shots after getting a sneak peek an astounding two days after the wedding, we can say we made the right decision. Adam is an artist, through and through, and we couldn't have gotten more lucky in finding him.
Josh, a year ago
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CH Photography

5.0

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

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

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Before my engagement pictures, I was like most men that thought any photographer will do.. but boy did I get proven wrong. After going over his portfolio and discussing my fiancé’s ideas for pictures, I started to think photographer were somewhat important… but boy did my opinion change again.. I didn’t understand his true talent until my personal experience with him. Not only did he save the day by changing our location due to horrible weather at our desire location, but he also use the weather as a statement to some of the pictures. Living in Las Vegas, we wanted a more natural environment that did not contain the city lights, and he delivered. Not only did he use all the poses that we pre-requested (which shows his attention to detail and organizational skills), he also thought outside the box by creating ideas in the moment with things around the new location. He constantly said jokes and made us laugh to assure we looked as happy as possible in every photos. Even when we requested and suggested different poses and features to be included in the moment, he always took those pictures and built from those idea to other amazing photos. Just when I thought we did a great job finishing the photo shoot as the rain began poring, I got proven wrong again. As we drove away from the now raining location, he found a rainbow where he asked if we would be willing to pull over and get a little wet for the money shot— and boy was that a MONEY SHOT like Jordan. Not only was the picture perfect, but simply remembering the experience of capturing that moment makes it that much more special. This is indeed my favorite picture and most people do not believe that we lived that experience because we look “photoshopped.” I know this is getting long, but I need to share that his editing skills are on point. He definitely edits to customers’ preferences, and he makes a good picture look great, and a great picture look phenomenal. Did I mention that he gets straight to work on his editing that we received an handful in less than 24 hours, and our whole portfolio in less than 2 weeks. Although the the price may sound expensive at first my guys, he definitely deserves that amount. His craft, creativity and passion for capturing your stories makes him worth every cent.
Juan L. H., a year ago
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A+M Badillo Images

5.0

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

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

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A+MBadillo was recommended to me by a family member who also hired them. They have the most beautiful portfolio!! Hired Marijo and Andrew for my wedding and both our engagement and wedding photos came out sooo beautiful! They are incredibly easygoing and made our photoshoots comfortable and fun, which was important as this was my and my DH first time getting our photos taken. Had multiple guests at our wedding reaching out to us afterward to ask about them as our photos came out amazing. There were a few things that were stressful about planning our wedding but A+M was not one of them, for sure the best decision we made aside from saying “I do!” Forever grateful for this team!
Elizabeth S., 3 years ago
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A Nomadic Love

5.0

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

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

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As a videographer a nomadic love is my ideal photographer to work with! They got everything a clients needs! Hands down on of the best in the business.
Peter Ascalon, 4 years ago
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Symula Media Group

5.0

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

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

My partner and I had a spontaneous photo shoot at one of our favorite restaurants in our neighborhood. We had very little expectations for what would happen and basically no vision other than ‘cute pics in a cute place’ and Jenn was such a pleasure to work with! She had great ideas for placement, posture, etc. and provided a fun balance between casual/natural and more dramatic/moody shots. She made us feel very comfortable and was easy to chat and joke around with while we fumbled through the process. The edits came back super quickly and we were thoroughly impressed by the artistic vision Jenn has. We would recommend her to anyone!
Logan, 2 months ago
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Soda Fountain Photo

4.9

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

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

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We couldn't have been happier with Mysi's work capturing candid moments of our family and friends throughout our celebrations -- the essence we'll fondly look back upon.
Sital S., a year ago
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Stephen Tang Photo

5.0

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

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

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To say that I love and trust Stephen's work is an understatement. I live in New York City with some of the most talented photographers in the world available for hire, and my first choice wedding photographer was to fly Stephen Tang to NYC from Los Angeles. I wouldn’t trust or want anyone else for the job of capturing our wedding. We have worked with Stephen before, and I just love his style of work. I also fell in love with his studio work after seeing another couple's engagement photos and wanted similar pictures for our own. Stephen knocked it out of the park. Stephen exceeded our expectations with the wedding photos. We have everything we requested and much more than we realized we needed. It was so fun to relive our wedding through the pictures. The only potential downside of my wedding pictures was I realized that I forgot to take a picture with my grandfather. I felt pretty terrible about it. I received my pictures from Stephen and cried because there was a beautiful candid of my grandfather and I. It was so much better than a posed photo. It captured the essence of who we are. You get what you pay for with weddings. Your pictures are your memories. They live on for generations. It was important to us to have the best photographs, and we knew we could trust Stehen to capture the event beautifully. Stephen went above and beyond our expectations and worth every cent. It won't be 2,000 photos and duplicates of the same shot. He’s going to give you a beautiful, curated story of your wedding. Stephen was also very helpful with looking over my timeline and telling me what was realistic. His experience allowed me to set expectations for what I'd receive, and he did nothing if not exceed them. Wedding days are beautiful. They are intimate, but they are also stressful. I’ve been to weddings where the photographer brings an anxious energy. That’s not Stephen. He’s calm and confident. He also takes charge in a non abrasive way. On my wedding day I needed that. I needed my photographer to be a calming influence and I’m so grateful that I had exactly what I needed. Stephen Tang.
Katherine Foronjy C., 4 years ago
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Xenia Park Photography

5.0

Los Angeles, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Xenia Park is a photography and videography company based in Los Angeles. Every couple, with their distinctive love story, transforms into a canvas where we paint with the play of light and shadow. It extends beyond the grandeur of photographing pivotal moments like vows, rings, and the first dance; it encompasses the art of capturing nuanced glances, shared laughter, and the silent connection that elevates an ordinary day into an extraordinary celebration of love. Published in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Tatler.

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The pictures for our wedding and engagement were very nice! She has artistic talent, is quite prompt with communication, and easy to work with. The final photos did come somewhat late, but we did get sneak peak photos on time to share with family. It was a pleasure working with her!
Anthony, 3 months ago
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Amative Creative

4.9

Lynchburg, VA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Hello there! I'm Andrea, owner of Amative Creative, and every weekend we're so blessed to be able to tell the love stories of so many amazing couples. Like many others in this industry might say, we simply adore weddings. But what makes us a little different is our entire brand is centered around telling love stories specifically curated to reflect your vision and aesthetic. "Amative" means to be prone to love, so as you can see, we want nothing more than to tell your love story! But what makes us truly unique is that we understand every love story looks different. And we personalize every aspect of how we document your wedding day!

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

5.0

Reston, VA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

I have been a photographer for 8 years. Throughout my time as a photographer I’ve captured clothing, models, and memories. I shifted from corporate shootings to families and weddings because it gave me this warm fuzzy feeling when I edited my couples and families photos. Don’t be afraid to reach out to me and ask about my photography style, my editing style, or my favorite restaurant! I highly recommend scheduling a free consulting session!

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From the very beginning of planning my surprise proposal to my girlfriend, working with Grace was an absolute pleasure. She was not only receptive to my ideas but also shared her own equally creative suggestions. Grace's professionalism and attention to detail were outstanding. What truly made the experience special was how she made the entire photoshoot feel like a fun activity for us as a couple. Her creativity shone through as she guided us through various poses that felt incredibly natural. Grace's ability to put us at ease made the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free. One more remarkable detail was her dedication to research, ensuring we had perfect sunrise photos. It was evident that she went the extra mile to time everything perfectly. What stood out the most, though, was her unique talent for capturing the emotion and joy of the moment. I can't thank her enough for creating such a magical and unforgettable memory for us!
Gokul, 6 months ago
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Gabbie Burseth Photo

5.0

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

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

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Gabbie was so great to work with! As two people who had never had their photo professionally taken, she made us feel at ease and the photos came out amazing. I didn't have a fully realized vision of what I wanted our engagement photos to look like, but Gabbie was great at helping me think through locations and directing us on the day of. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for beautiful digital and film photos.
Ariel S., a year ago
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Fox & Fig Photography

5.0

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

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

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We highly recommend Fox&Fig! Sarah was exceptionally helpful and responsive, even with the imminent arrival of her newborn. While she couldn't cover our wedding day, she recommended her colleague Nicole to take the photos (who did an amazing job) while doing all the lead-up collaboration with us and editing afterwards. We had an amazing experience with them both and felt so supported and confident in the results throughout the whole process. Sarah was prompt with our sneak peaks and delivered the wedding album ahead of schedule. We were absolutely THRILLED with how they turned out! Sarah was extremely professional and we would 100% do it again. Thank you Sarah!
Jason & S., 7 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film

5.0

Miami, FL
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves Santa Barbara, 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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Ashley Cynthia Photography

5.0

Phoenix, AZ
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

HEY! I'M ASHLEY! Aka, Your Professional third wheel! I am so happy you dropped by! I am a uber bubbly, warm hearted, person who loves to order 3 drinks at Dutch Bros and say its for other people but really its just for me. When I am not spending my lifes savings at Dutch Bros, I am professionally following peeps in love and photographing their stories. I am a lover of true crime and murder podcasts! (But I mean who isnt! I just cant help it!) FUN FACT: I speak switzerdütsch, aka a German slang. My mom is originally from Switzerland and my dad from Jamaica, so you know I am always hungry for adventures (and new places to binge eat at).

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Ashley is absolutely amazing! She made taking pictures so easy with little cute things to do for our pictures to turn out so beautiful! We highly recommend her for any event you have!
Carissa + M., 3 years ago
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Mani Pannu Photography

4.9

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

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

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Mani and his team is one of the best in Columbus. They made our day so much more special and easier through out. They got to the venue before time and stayed late till we asked them to come join us. They are family now.
Gayle F., 9 months ago
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Holly Castillo Photography

5.0

Malibu, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, 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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Absolutely loved working with Holly! She was super easy to communicate with and so sweet! She worked with us on a package perfect for our wedding and gave us beautiful photos! She also did family photos for us the day before our wedding. Would recommend Holly 100%!
Monica and J., 2 years ago
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Love Knot Photography

5.0

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

Hi, I’m Isaac. In my world, light is everything. The cool ambient hues at dawn, hinting at what the day may bring. Golden sun rays catching particles through a tree as friends gathers to celebrate. A Cotton candy sunset peppered by patio string-lights as a DJ plays my favorite song. We all have timeless memories logged in our minds. For me, they are based in a language of light. As a wedding photographer, this deep connection to special lighting helps me produce dynamic visual stories of romance, personality and beauty.

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Isaac and his team were incredible to work with. He came highly recommended from a friend of ours who got married a few years ago and we were really pleased to be introduced. After seeing his work, we were sure we wanted to work with him. The wedding was in San Francisco and it was a real pleasure to have Isaac there on our day, and the photos look amazing. There are so many fun and gorgeous moments captured, we are very thankful for the skilled photos. The lighting is phenomenal.
Michelle, a year ago
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Joyce Li Photo

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

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

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

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Anna is AH-MAZING. I found her on a Facebook thread for photographers, and what really appealed to me was her editing style, as well as her candid plandids. Throughout the planning and meet-ups, Anna made this process simple and straightforward. I really appreciated that. I loooove polaroid photos, and I asked Anna if we could do that, too. We did and now I have many wonderful polaroids to look back at. We had a simple wedding day, with a photography session at SF Botanical Garden, followed by getting hitched at SF City Hall. My spouse and I did have a hiccup in the beginning, because we’re not familiar with SF, but Anna was super patient and chill about it. Her calm demeanor helped me calm my nerves (I really appreciated that, too). My spouse and I have never had experiences with getting our photos taken, and Anna made our first experience wonderful. She provided prompts that were wholesome and sweet, and took photos of us doing so. Seeing our photos was a surprise, because I never imagined us looking this awesome. Thank you so much Anna 3
Flora, 2 years ago
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Shelby Phillips Photography

5.0

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

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

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Where to start with Shelby! From the moment my fiance and I first met with Shelby, we knew she was our photographer. Shelby made us feel so comfortable from our first convo and that completely transferred to when we were front and center. We felt like we had one of our best friends behind the camera and our photos show that! The day was full of joy and Shelby captured it with seeming ease. Another plus, Shelby is not afraid to take charge of the room when things need to get done but still is kind and always made us feel totally on track!! Loved our day and loved our decision to use Shelby!
Kristina + S., a year ago
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Ashley Carlascio Photography

5.0

Chico, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

My approach to wedding photography is one part editorial and one part sentimental candids. I want to capture all the details you have chosen to have on your wedding day and all the guests you have invited to share this moment. You will have a fun & joyful experience and receive natural-looking, artful photos that look like they belong in a magazine. My edit is a bright, true-to-color crisp edit. I care deeply about skin tones looking true to life, and my edit is centered around that.

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I cannot recommend Ashley enough! We were introduced to Ashley through our wedding planner, and from the moment we met her, we instantly loved her! Our engagement shoot in North Lake Tahoe was a fantastic experience. Ashley helped us find the perfect location at the Palisades, which was exactly the scenery we wanted. We wanted to include our dog in our engagement photos and she captured his personality perfectly as well. It felt like we were working with a close friend the whole time. We're not used to having our pictures taken and were a little nervous at first, but Ashley made the process feel so natural and easy. We really enjoyed the entire experience and the photos came out perfectly candid, capturing our personalities so well. On our wedding day, Ashley and her team were a dream to work with. We got all the pictures we wanted with our family and friends without it feeling overwhelming or time-consuming. She kept everything fun and made us laugh, which we really appreciated. She delivered our sneak peak only after a couple days! The photos are light, airy, and exactly what we envisioned. We couldn't be happier or more grateful to Ashley for perfectly capturing our special day. Her work is stunning and we are so happy we worked with her. Thank you for everything Ashley!!
Rachel McCarty, 6 days ago
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Lo Anderson Photography

5.0

Castle Rock, CO
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Lo Anderson creates a warm, inviting experience leaving you with timeless photos that will last forever! You deserve to feel celebrated and happy with your closest friends and family while I’m there to capture every detail of it! Lo's desire is to deliver images that allow you to step back into your wedding day and relive your happiest moments. A photographer you can trust and have a connection with!

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First off, Lo is an incredible photographer, so it was such an honor to work along side her. She is down to earth and truly understands her couples. She is also great at keeping things running and making sure everyone is where they need to be. You want to have Lo by your side on a wedding day because you have so much fun and know that everything will go smoothly.
Meg Slattery, 4 months ago
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True Light Photography

5.0

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

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

I couldn't have asked for a better engagement and wedding photographer than Calea. From the moment we met her, she was professional and warm. Her talent behind the lens is amazing. One of the things that impressed us the most was her ability to guide us through posing effortlessly. As a couple who felt awkward being in front of a camera, she made us feel comfortable and natural, resulting in stunning, genuine photos. We are beyond grateful to have had Calea document our journey. Her passion, talent, and gained friendship made the entire experience unforgettable. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who not only captures moments but also creates lasting memories.
Shadna + M., 4 months ago
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Jess Onesto (formerly Cheers Babe Photo)

5.0

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

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

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I have had the pleasure of working with Jess of Cheers Babe on a few occasions and each time is has been dreamy. She is professional, incredibly friendly and warm, and her work is as good as it gets! Any opportunity I get to work with her I jump on it!
Natalie, 4 years ago
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Kathryn Cooper Weddings

5.0

New York, NY
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Santa Barbara, 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 was so great to work with! I am overly easy-going and did not have a clear idea of what I wanted for photos for my engagement and wedding, but once I saw Kathryn's photos from other events I was sure I wanted her! Her photos show so much personality and are so vibrant, she gave me a sneak peak of the wedding photos just days after the wedding and it got me so excited to see the rest and made me 100% sure I chose the right photographer for my 'big day'. She came up to Humboldt County, CA for our engagement shoot and we did an adventure style session, we hiked all around the College Cove forest and beach and she had both my husband and I feeling very comfortable in front of the camera (neither of us usually would be). The photos came out so beautifully and there are so many to chose from and love. Her assistant was also great! My wedding was pretty un-organized but everything came together so perfectly at the end. She was very understanding when my payment had to come in small portions as well because my Zelle app wasn't working properly. Pretty much all I told her was that I wanted 90% candid in the moment photos and just a few family portraits on top of our couple portraits. I was very grateful that all I had to do was give her a few sentences of what I knew I wanted and she gave her all to give me what I wanted and more! I would 100% chose her over and over again to photograph our events!
Leah L., a year ago
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Fatima Elreda Photo

5.0

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

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

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We chose Fatima based off of all of her amazing reviews, and she did not disappoint! Not only is Fatima an absolute gem of a person, she is also incredibly talented! Her photography style is so classic and made us feel like we were in a magazine. We were so camera shy at first but she made us feel so comfortable. I truly feel like I gained a new, talented friend! On our wedding day, she made sure we were able to capture all of the photos we requested and was so flexible and efficient throughout our wedding day. We got our sneak peeks and are so in love with the photos, and we cannot wait to receive our full wedding gallery!
Elizabeth H., 6 months ago
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The Jaramillos

5.0

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

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

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FROM OUR ENGAGEMENT TO OUR WEDDING AND NOW TO OUR MATERNITY PHOTOS WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO COUNT ON REIGNA. BEHIND EVERY ONE OF MY BEST DAYS SHE’S BEEN BEHIND THE LENS CAPTURING THE MOMENT FOR US TO RE-LIVE OVER AND OVER AGAIN. I’M GRATEFUL FOR HER ABILITY TO CAPTURE THE MOMENTS, HER PROFESSIONALISM, HER SICK EDITING SKILLS AND HER PASSION. HER ART AND TALENT ARE UNMATCHED.
Deyanira c., 8 months ago
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Mindful Wedding + Elopements

5.0

Montrose, CO
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

At Mindful Wedding Photographers, our team is a combination of creatives who are all kind-hearted, easy going, and passionate about their craft. We care deeply about out clients and their families. We are there to support you before, on, and after your wedding day. We are there to guide you through the day, offering emotional support and just simply being a friend! Of course while taking beautiful photos too! The entire team has a very similar shooting style keeping the look and feel consistent no matter who photographs your wedding. We now offer 2 editing styles: "Light and Airy" or " Rich and Warm"

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

5.0

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

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

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I'm not even sure where to begin! We met Emily in 2022, when my now husband and I got engaged in the Outer Banks. Leading up to our engagement shoot, we were both anxious expecting to feel uncomfortable and out of place in front of a professional camera lens for the first time. After meeting Emily, that awkwardness lasted about 2 minutes flat, and soon found ourselves not only feeling comfortable, but truly having a blast with it. Between changing locations, we grabbed coffee and bagels where we spent time chatting and getting to know Emily, discovering many similarities between our families, talking about our dogs and so much more. While shooting at our second location, a gorgeous botanical garden none of us had ever been to, it truly felt as if we were just there to explore and that Emily was our childhood friend who happened to just have a camera with her taking photos and not at all that we had just met her earlier that morning. By the end of our day together, before even seeing a single photo from our shoot, we were already discussing flying her out to NY to shoot our wedding and months later, the minute we decided on a date, we hired Emily again. Working with Emily to plan our photography portion of the wedding was truly the easiest part of the entire wedding planning process for us. She was extremely helpful and organized, asking questions, giving suggestions and creating a detailed timeline based on what was important to us, but what stood out the most was that she was genuinely passionate about making the day as enjoyable for us as possible. She showed us this by going above and beyond in ways such as offering help and resources completely unrelated to photography, doing her own research, creating polls on her social media platforms to help answer our questions, reaching out to her own personal contacts, sending helpful questionnaires, answering late night texts and emails and beyond. Our calls with her always put me at ease during such a hectic time and turned my anxiety into excitement. Leading up to our wedding, Emily continued to often reach out just to simply check on us and see if she could offer a helping hand (beyond the million ways she already had) which stood out immensely to us. The day of our wedding, having Emily with us was truly like having a lifelong friend there to get ready together. Something so special about her is the way she has mastered the balance between bringing a presence of excitement and a sense of calming to the day. She is able to get the photos necessary without an overbearing energy which many of our friends and family observed as well, mentioning how they wish their own wedding photographers were more like her. We received much praise from our families and friends but also our other vendors as well, for how well she worked with them and how kind and easy it was to spend the day with her. She was not just our photographer, she was a pillar of our day. When you hire Emily, you are really hiring a passionate, down to earth, genuine and professional person who happens to also be an incredibly talented photographer. Sharing two of the most special moments of our lives so far with Emily has been such a blessing. We are so excited to continue to hire Emily for all of our next chapters in life. She has become a dear friend of ours and love any reason to work with her we can get! You will not regret hiring her!
Emily S., 6 months ago
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Ana Karotkaya Photography

5.0

Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,990
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Every detail of your wedding day is your dream come true. A part of your imagination , your artistry, your sense of beauty in life. The perfect day coming to life. Your wedding photos are a product of my artistry. The beauty I see in your story, is the beauty of life. The decision you make - to spend the rest of your life and cherish the person you chose is a proof of life filled with love. This is the story that shows the world that love is all powerful. This is the story I’ll be there to document.

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We couldn't be anymore grateful of the fabulous memories Ana captured for us. We are almost 2 months into our marriage still daydreaming through our pictures. Our wedding was in Maui, Hawaii and it couldn't have gone any smoother. Ana's flexibility, support, creativity and professionalism are outstanding. We look forward to working with you again in the near future! #OneLove #AlohatotheTangs
Paloma and T., 3 years ago
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Kristen Vincent Photography

4.9

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

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

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Kristen was an absolute joy to work with and have at our wedding. She made our wedding day go very smoothly while collecting incredible images that we will cherish forever. She is easy to work with, reliable and SO talented. We couldn’t recommend her enough!!
Ashley, a year ago
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Peterson Design & Photography

5.0

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

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

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Marisa and Tim are INCREDIBLE! I wanted a colorful wedding and I wanted our photos to look like our day - fun, goofy, colorful, vibrant, full of love and joy - and they absolutely nailed it. A bunch of sepia-toned photos of us gazing into each other eyes with serious faces would have felt extremely fake - no shade to sepia or staring into each others eyes, I think those photos are beautiful (and we did get a couple beautiful serious ones and some black & white ones I love), but the look doesn't feel like us. I feel so seen by our photographers! Their customer service was also top notch - lots of communication and some above-and-beyond special touches that were incredibly thoughtful. You hear so many horror stories of trying to hunt down or communicate with wedding vendors, and there was none of that here. The Petersons are a shining example of great work and great to work with. I highly recommend them if you want beautiful, fun, vibrant photos and a really nice experience!
Sarah C., 2 years ago
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Madison Michelle Photography

5.0

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

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

I call this our lucky day because — We were engaged early December. A few weeks later we decided we wanted to elope. To make the most romantic, intimate, promise of our lives - our whole lives. The next day I found Madison’s reel on Instagram offering free elopement coverage in return for paid travel. It was our lucky day! Working with Madison was a happy adventure! From the beginning she was kind and a clear communicator. In the 3 short months we had to plan, she was incredibly helpful! She really felt like a friend through the whole process! And the pictures!!! (insert crying emoji) They were so beautiful and captured what we wanted. She saw our vision!! We’re definitely going to use her for our reception next year. (insert heart emoji)
Madelyne, a month ago
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Kristen Thomison Photo

5.0

Rossville, GA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Hey there! My name is Kristen Thomison, I am a lover of coffee, a good book, any kind of adventure, and a HUGE lover of love stories. I am passionate about capturing your story in a way that feels completely like you! Myself along with my team love getting to know you and capturing your day in a way that feels super intentional and like having some friends with you with a camera! Our promise is to keep it lighthearted and playful so that you look back on these images for years to come and remember the conversations, laughs, and maybe tears as if they were yesterday.

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Kristen is simply the best! She is kind, energetic, enthusiastic and genuine! As a wedding coordinator, I work closely with photographers and whenever I work with Kristen, it is such a pleasure! She is organized, timely, efficient and communicative! Her poised and calming demeanor makes her clients feel comfortable and at ease on their wedding day. Her turn-around time for her albums is some of the quickest I have ever seen and she always makes it a point to share the entire album with all of the vendors involved, which is so great! I highly recommend Kristen Thomison Photo to all of my clients!
Jenny Lynn, a year ago
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Photo by Makenna Marie

5.0

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

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

My husband and I got married in dec 2023 and Makenna did our engagement plus wedding pictures. She is so easy to take pictures with because she plays music, doesn't force anything, and wants to capture the most authentic you! Our photos came out amazing and I favorited over half of them in my phone. If you are looking for a photographer with good communication and someone who hypes you up on your big day, reach out to Makenna!
Caraline D., 4 months ago
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Tooney White Photography

5.0

Modesto, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,990
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

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

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Tooney was absolutely amazing! The pictures were beautiful and wonderfully filled with sentiment. She managed to always be in the right place, at the right time to capture the perfect shot. She was efficient at the same time incredibly kind and patient. I would recommend her to any of my friends and family in a heartbeat.
Taylor & R., 9 months ago
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Entenmann Photography

5.0

Red Lodge, MT
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,850
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

The Montana photographer with multiple editing color profiles! I'm a visual storyteller local to Red Lodge MT but I travel all over. I've been to 13 countries! My goal is to deliver photos that will FEEL like you in all aspects, I'd be thrilled to capture your special day! I focus on all the iconic moments AND the heartfelt/tearful moments in between. I've been a photographer for 13 years and have loved every minute of it. This is my full time career and I'm very dedicated to it. I'm very helpful and organized, I will take care of you! You've found "the one" in each other and I'm here to be "the one" to capture your day!

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Absolutely loved Julie. She did an amazing job and made the day so much fun. I couldnt have asked for a better photographer honestly.
Dani & N., 6 months ago
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Whitt Photography and Film

5.0

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

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

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My wife and I had the absolute pleasure of working with Whitt Photography and Film for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the results! From start to finish, Matt and Hannah were exceptional in every way. We had our original wedding photographer cancel on us three months out from our big day and we’re so thankful Matt and Hannah were able to take us on with less lead time than they would normally have. I can certainly say now that losing our original photographer was a blessing in disguise. First and foremost, Matt and Hannah’s guidance during our photo sessions was invaluable. Neither of us are particularly comfortable in front of the camera, but Matt and Hannah made us feel at ease and provided clear instructions that helped us strike the perfect poses. Their warm and friendly demeanor made the entire process enjoyable, and we genuinely had fun during our photo sessions. The quality of the photos and videos we received was exceptional. The attention to detail and the ability to capture candid moments were remarkable. We've received tons of compliments from family and friends about how great our wedding photos and videos turned out. Working with Whitt Photography and Film was an absolute pleasure, and we can't thank Matt and Hannah enough for their outstanding work. They not only provided us with cherished memories but also made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable. We highly recommend them to anyone in need of a wedding photographer and videographer who not only delivers top-notch quality but also makes you feel like you're working with friends. Thank you, Matt and Hannah, for making our wedding day even more special!
Riley, 8 months ago
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Shot By Katie Gunz

5.0

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

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

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Katie was fun to work with! The communication was easy. The vibes were fun. She made sure to cater to the style of posing that we liked. My photos were deliver super quick too. She obviously loves what she does. I would gladly recommend her!
Yoli, 3 years ago
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Julia Goldberg Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Hi! My name is Julia and I am a wedding and elopement photographer based in San Francisco. Photography is not just a job to me, it is truly my passion and my absolute favorite thing to do. I love getting to know each and every one of the couples that I photograph to fully understand their personality to deliver photos that are perfectly unique to them! I will help you along every little step of the way of planning your elopement or wedding. I am always available for a chat!

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We loved our experience with Julia. She was very good with her communication from the beginning. She started out with making sure she knew what we wanted from the shoot and then made sure we knew what things to bring so we'd be prepared for the shoot. Julia has a naturally open personality and it was fun to talk to her during the shoot. To finish it off, the pictures she gave back to us were absolutely gorgeous! 10/10 experience all the way through :)
Savannah H., a year ago
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MKEshoots Photography

5.0

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

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

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I wish MKEshoots could capture every moment of our lives! That’s how special Murtaza and his team are. From the moment we reached out to them, we felt like family. From the initial zoom sessions where he wanted to understand our vision and our dreams to the actual day of the wedding, Murtaza made us feel safe. Not to mention that the moments he captured were beautiful! His eye for finding the right angles, with the right light, with the right smiles, with the right people was simply stunning. Murtaza is one of a kind. We will be sure to reach out to MKEshoots for future milestone moments going forward!
Dahodwalas, 10 months ago
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Love & Latitudes

5.0

Huntington Beach, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

We’re Diana and Isiah, the photographer and officiant duo behind Love and Latitudes Outdoor Wedding and Elopement Photography. We adore traveling and would love nothing more than to give you the perfect adventure elopement. As full-time vanlifers, we are always looking for the next experience—no drive is too long or winding to stop us from our next adventure!

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

5.0

New Orleans, LA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,495
  • Serves Santa Barbara, 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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I frequently work with Jason for weddings and other types of events. He is extremely talented. What sets him apart is his artful direction, creating gorgeous and playful shots of clients, and his ability to capture meaninful, once in a lifetime moments. He is not only skilled at different styles of photography, Jason is easy to work with and is amazing at putting the clients at ease. He is reliable, arrives on time, a clear and responsive communicater, and delivers photos in a timely manner.
Paradigm Gardens, 2 days ago
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Birchfields

5.0

Winchester, VA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Hi! My name is Steve. I do visual storytelling. I’m married with three kids and in my spare time I record music and build things. I've been filming and photographing weddings since 2009. I love travel and getting to know unique couples.

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Easy to communicate with and so fun to work with! Professional and experienced but always super creative and inspiring
Denise Marie Photography, a month ago
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Kristy Tasca Photography

4.9

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

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

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Many photographers can produce beautiful photos of your wedding day, what Kristy provides is so much more. She creates timeless images with creativity and a meticulous attention to detail. She is a source of support throughout the entire day and masterfully navigates difficult situations. My husband and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had Kristy photograph our wedding and would absolutely choose her in the future to capture all of our important moments!
Loc and S., 6 months ago
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Laurie Ann Martin Photography

5.0

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

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

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Laurie has been the photographer for multiple weddings at our venue. She is always a consummate professional and captures the uniqueness of each couple!
Francesca, a year ago
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Russ Levi Photography

5.0

Petaluma, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

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

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We couldn't imagine having a better photographer for our wedding than Russ. He's such a professional, took absolutely stunning photos for us, and got the photos back to us lightning fast. If he's available for your date, book him fast before he's taken! We had previously used Russ for our engagement photoshoot at SF MOMA and loved the way the photos came out. With the pandemic making a full wedding tricky, we chose to switch to a micro-wedding, with a few onsite guests and more on Zoom, down in southern California (Malibu) and Russ agreed to drive down from the Bay Area to shoot it for us. He arrived early and covid safe in an N95 mask. He's great at putting you at ease all day. We also love that he mostly uses a photojournalistic/candid style that documents everything but doesn't get in the way of your wedding with lots of distractions and staged photos. He takes colorful and sharp photos that really capture the moment and make you look great and feel like a moviestar.
Katie + S., 4 years ago
Jordan Jankun Photography

5.0

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

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

Jordan was the first person my husband and I hired for our wedding. In fact it was only a few hours after I got engaged that I ran to email Jordan after finding her exceptional work on Instagram! The only thing I knew is we HAD to have Jordan as our photographer. Since connecting in 2021, my husband and I have changed our wedding plans quite a bit. With each shift, Jordan has been accommodating, flexible, supportive, and most importantly, a friend to us. Every person I’ve seen since our wedding has remarked about the exceptional photos from our day. There’s a level of artistic expertise that Jordan possesses that simply sets her apart from so many in the field. The work is breathtaking and speaks for itself!
Meghan M., 3 months ago
Nicole Catherine Photography

5.0

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

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

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Nicole was absolutely incredible!! We can’t say enough good things about her. From our engagement photo shoot to the wedding day, Nicole did the best job of making us feel so comfortable and special. Our family and friends at our wedding were also blown away by the ease in which she took photos and how she was always around whenever someone wanted a photo taken throughout the day. She also took the time to come early to the wedding venue to scope out the best locations and lighting. Within 3 days of our wedding we were sent the GORGEOUS teaser photos —we have never looked so good!! We will definitely be hiring Nicole for all other special life events moving forward.
Natalie S., 3 years ago
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Rafael Garcia Photography

5.0

Bakersfield, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

As a devoted wedding and portrait photographer, my primary focus is on authentically capturing the genuine emotions that make up your unique story. My goal is to ensure that your special day is not just visually documented, but deeply felt.

Rafael is hands down one of the best photographers I have worked with. I used his services previously for my mothers wedding and when the day came for mine I knew he was the photographer for us. He is detail oriented, patient, creative and kind. When my husband and I decided to elope we only gave ourselves a week and a half to plan. Rafael was very accommodating to our last minute plans and made us feel as if we had planned our special day a year in advance. Rafael took the time to learn the site and plan beautiful photos accordingly. Rafael gave us great directions on how to pose and what angels would make us stand out. My husband and I are not huge on taking photos and when we received the photos we were amazed ! The photos looked natural and captured who we are as a couple. I look at these photos and feel confident and beautiful! I appreciate all the work Rafael put in to our special day ! We are so excited to share these photos with our loved ones for generations to come.
Alexis C., 12 days ago
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Sarah Peterson Photography

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,888
  • Serves Santa Barbara, 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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Ovation Photography & Design

5.0

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

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

Elise was a wonderful woman to work with. She was professional from the start, and heard our concerns. We had a few details conversations over the phone and she showed up to our venue with a solid plan and knew exactly what we were looking for. She was fun, made us smile naturally for the camera, and understood our vision. And for a fair price too, we feel. Thank you, Elise!
Eva B., a month ago
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Photos By Victoria Smith

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Our time with Victoria was simply amazing. We had the chance to work with her on various events in the Middle Tennessee area. Victoria was quick with communications, delivered exceptional images, and is over all easy to work with. We look forward to working with her on many events in the future!
Valy Event Co, a year ago
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Shelby Ayn Photography

5.0

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

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

Shelby is so easy to work with and cares so much about her craft. It shows in her work, the time and effort she puts into her business, and her communication with her clients. I was overwhelmed and a bit nervous about choosing a photographer because there’s so many out there - plus, you want someone to fit your needs for your most special life memories, capture your vision, etc etc. Shelby will do that. She AMAZED me. If you want a photographer who you can be sure will check all the boxes, you’ll have made the right choice with her. She made us feel like naturals in front of the camera, picked the most amazing shooting location, and really knows what she’s doing. Also her turnaround time on photos was amazing. I would book her again and again and refer her to people whenever I can!!!
Maria, 3 years ago
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Jenni Summer Studios

5.0

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

Jenni Summer Studios specializes in dreamy, intimate destination weddings, portraits and fashion editorials through fine art imagery & editorial story-telling. Headquarters in Southern California. Available in San Diego/LA, Oahu-Hawaii & Colorado with no travel fee. Available worldwide for travel & destination weddings.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jenni's work speaks for itself, but what you can't see in the photos is her genuine, easygoing nature and her perfect blend of determination and kindness. Her ability to capture the most seemingly insignificant moments and make them extraordinary is truly magic. An absolute delight to work with and a master behind the lens! 10/10 recommend with flying colors!
Christine Poletto, 3 years ago
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Pictures by Nicole Seaman {"Pics by Nics"}

5.0

Allentown, PA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Santa Barbara, 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. I documented everything. So I can go back & revisit so many wonderful memories from my life...most of which I wouldn't remember without pictures!

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What a pleasure to meet and work with Nicole. She was so friendly and worked so well with the couple and the venue. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for that special touch!
Served with a Twist, 22 days ago
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Amber GC Photography

5.0

Sacramento, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,799
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Hi my name is Amber and I cannot wait to embark on this next journey in life with you. I picked up my first camera almost 20 years ago when I was 13 and I haven't put one down since. As a wedding, elopement and adventure photographer I am here to document your memories, tell your stories and capture those moments you ordinarily wouldn't even see. I am beyond passionate about what I do. I'm not simply taking your photos, I'm telling your stories and I cannot wait to start your next chapter with you.

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I participated in a collab with Amber and the photos ended up being magical! Thank you3
Jessica, a year ago
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Caitlin Audrey Photography

5.0

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

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

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Caitlin was PHENOMENAL! She was easy to talk to and be comfortable with. We had so much fun laughing and taking pictures. We did an engagement session with Caitlin, as well as our wedding day. She gave us sneak peeks and the whole album faster than we had expected! She was truly amazing, and we 10/10 recommend Caitlin.
Aria + T., 3 months ago
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Image In Love Photography

5.0

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

I'm in love with taking photos and I spend all of my time working on fine-tuning my photography but also getting deeper than just taking photos. I am taking photos with the purpose now more than ever. Its been my years of experience that has helped me develop my photography into art and not just a picture taker. From the moment I meet my clients, I want to know as much as I can. Getting closer to a client really transcends into the photographs I am taking of them and their special day.

Toby was fantastic! From beginning to end, he was very professional and accommodating. He artistically captured our special day and worked well coordinating photos with our large families. We love his edits, the angles, creative shots and all of the special candids! We requested a second photographer and a videographer as well; the entire crew was very professional and skilled & worked well together. He was very detailed in gathering information about the specific kinds of shots we wanted, and it was a relatively high bar given that my wife’s dad is a wedding photographer by trade. Toby did not disappoint, and had good chemistry with our family and guests, even connecting with Dad in the process. We're very thankful to have chosen Toby and his team to capture our special day!
Kirk, 2 months ago

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About wedding photographers in Santa Barbara, CA

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

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

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

94% of photographers in Santa Barbara, 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 Barbara, 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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