The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Laguna Beach, CA

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719 Wedding Photographers in Laguna Beach, CA

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Black Hat Studio 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Eduardo was AMAZING!! From the moment we booked him till receiving our photos. The communication was direct and to the point which is what we loved. During our wedding he was extremely personable and made us feel comfortable and reminded us to just be in the moment. He really went above and beyond during wedding day. In receiving our pictures, we were even more impressed and so happy with how they turned out. We feel it’s important to have someone you can build trust and connect quickly in such an important day and that’s Eduardo. We are fortunate that we went with blackhatstudio for our wedding photos. We are so excited to now print them and share with our loved ones! Thank you Eduardo for capturing our day!!!
Michael and J., a year ago
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Eivan's Photo & Video 
Rating: 4.9 (325 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we booked Eivan's Photo & Video for our wedding day, their communication was fast, fluent, and always timely. The quality of their work was truly beautiful, magical, and classy - they captured every special moment in a way that felt truly unique and special to us. The photographer was so sweet and attentive, always there to answer any questions we had and make sure we felt comfortable throughout the day. We are thrilled with the stunning photos that will allow us to relive our wedding day for years to come. Eivan's Photo & Video was an invaluable part of making our special day perfect.
Breleigh G., a year ago
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Garrett Museau Photography & Cinematography 
Rating: 4.9 (27 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

At Garrett Museau Photography & Cinematography, we believe your love story deserves to be captured with intention, artistry, and an experience that feels effortless and unforgettable. Based in New Jersey and traveling worldwide, our team creates timeless imagery that reflects the heart of your relationship. We collaborate closely with every couple, learning your style and vision to craft emotive, elevated photographs and films. With concierge-level guidance and a warm, personal approach, we transform your moments into art. Every frame is crafted, ensuring your story is preserved with beauty, authenticity, defining a Garrett Museau Experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot put into words how much we would recommend Garrett Museau. My husband and I are not photo people but Garrett and his assistant made the whole process so much fun and so comfortable! They captured the whole day so beautifully and we are without a doubt ecstatic about our choice of photographer. 10/10 would book again for our anniversary party ;)
Verenice B., a year ago
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Intertwine Photo & Video 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA
  • Offer

Intertwine Films is a photo + video team capturing weddings as they actually unfold. Real moments, real energy, zero forced vibes. We focus on connection over perfection, movement over posing, and stories that feel lived-in, emotional, and timeless. If it felt big to you, it matters to us.

We honestly can’t say enough good things about Bryan and his team! From the moment we saw their photography, we were sold. Their eye for detail, composition, and natural moments is so beautiful and intentional, exactly what we were hoping for. On the wedding day, Bryan and his team were such a joy to have around. They were kind, fun, and made us feel completely at ease, which made such a difference in front of the camera. And the photos… WOW. They didn’t just capture how everything looked, they captured how the day felt. Even with a few unexpected edit requests, Bryan was incredibly thoughtful and accommodating to make sure everything was perfect. Choosing Intertwine was one of the best decisions we made.
Eve, 4 months ago
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Love is Magic Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
Laguna Beach, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500

Orange County Photographer specializing in Weddings, Boudoir, Couples, Headshots, Family and Maternity. I create fine art wedding photography that is bold, timeless, joyful, natural and magical. I was raised on the cinema and inspired by it, so I try to bring that magic and wonderment into everything I photograph.

From beginning to end, She answered every question. Always quick to respond. Provided details of the process, and insight to make my wedding as special as can be. She made my entire family comfortable. She went above and beyond and all the wedding photos are perfect, gorgeous and incredible. She captured each special moments, from rehearsal, to both bride and groom sides, to the ceremony and reception. Her skills made my wedding very memorable.
Virginia, 2 years ago
Wyld Story | Outdoor Wedding Photo & Video 
Rating: 5.0 (18 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

We’re Tucker and Alyssa, the husband and wife duo behind Wyld Story. We specialize in storytelling that feels honest, effortless, and deeply you. We believe wedding photography should feel like hanging out with friends who just happen to have cameras. We’re here to document the real stuff: the belly laughs, the happy tears, the in-between moments that matter just as much as the big ones. No stiff poses. No forced smiles. Just you, your people, and all the magic that unfolds when you’re fully present on your day. We offer soft direction just to help you feel comfortable in front of the camera.

Awarded Best of Zola
Tucker and Alyssa were awesome. They flew all the way to Geneva (Switzerland) and, even though they had never seen the wedding location(s), they nailed it, producing dream pictures and an awesome video. So how did this all happen… where do I start? When my fiancee and I were planning our (Covid impacted) wedding, we were not really sure how to fit in photography and video… We had almost given up on the idea until we got in contact with Tucker and Alyssa. On extremely short notice, they planned the trip, and delivered, 110% on expectations.
Thomas & V., a year ago
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Jenny Markham Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

Jenny Markham has been photographing weddings and love stories for over 6 years. Born and raised California girl with a love for art, vintage finds, and cooking. Documenting you for who you are. Be present and I will make sure you never forget how it felt. I want you to have an incredible experience and beautiful photos.

Awarded Best of Zola
I found Jenny via Instagram and was immediately in love with her work and knew she was the perfect photographer for my wedding. We hit it off from the get go and our engagement photoshoot with her solidified that we had definitely made the right choice with her. We had a very specific fantasy themed vision with both the engagement and wedding photos and Jenny captured everything beautifully. On top of providing amazing photos, Jenny provided great support throughout the wedding planning process and brought a calm confidence day-of that truly helped settle everyone's nerves. Her second shooter did an amazing job as well, they were such a fun team to be around! The other AMAZING part about hiring Jenny as our photographer is that we got sneak peaks of our wedding day photos less than a week after the event and we got all of our edited photos around 1.5 months after the wedding!! Every single person we have shown our photos has gasped at how beautiful they are. Photography was THE most important thing to me about my big day and I am beyond thrilled with my results.
Madeline M., 9 months ago
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Love & Latitudes | Outdoor Weddings & Adventure Elopements 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA
  • Offer

I'm Diana, the photographer behind Love and Latitudes Outdoor Wedding and Adventure Elopement Photography. My husband/officiant, Isiah, and I are here to help you plan the intentional wedding of your dreams. 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!

Awarded Best of Zola
From the moment we started planning our wedding, my husband and I knew finding the right photographer would be one of the most important decisions we made. We were immediately drawn to Love & Latitudes after seeing their gorgeous, high-quality photos online. Diana, the lead photographer, was incredibly thorough, encouraging, and supportive throughout the entire process. She allowed me to fully enjoy our wedding day while still capturing all the special moments, like highlighting our beautiful floral arrangements and the natural scenery at our indoor/outdoor venue. Diana has an incredible eye for detail and truly knows how to make any wedding look incredible, even if you aren't having an elopement in an epic location. We are over the moon with the final photos and will treasure them forever. Love & Latitudes went above and beyond to make our day perfect, and we cannot recommend them highly enough!
Julia L., a year ago
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David and Blanca Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,495
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

Welcome! We are a husband and wife team and have been married for over 8 years and are blessed with two kids, Josiah and Esther. Family is the most important thing in our lives and it is the reason why we absolutely love photographing weddings and family events. We strive to capture every meaningful moment throughout your big day as it happens. We love meeting new people and our goal is to deliver amazing photos and great service.

Awarded Best of Zola
Highly recommend David and Blanca Photography! They are truly amazing at what they do and such a pleasure to work with. They were so accommodating to plan changes and unforeseen delays on our end the day of the wedding, and they made sure to get all of our requested shots and then some. Their vision and direction for our portraits gave us the most beautiful memories of our wedding day, and we are so grateful to have had their services. They were always quick to respond with any questions, and provided an update after the wedding on when we could expect to receive our photos. Again, highly recommend!!
Nicole C., 2 years ago
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Abby Taylor Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

Hi I’m Abby! been told all my life that I have an artistic flair and a gift for creativity, but that’s not the only reason why I started my career in wedding photography. I’m the biggest romantic and feel things deeply — in my photography there’s no detail in your connection that goes unnoticed. The little winks and smirks that silently set your soul on fire, the quirks that stay hidden to everybody else but you, and the parts of them that somehow make you fall in love with them even more… They’re how I tell stories because I know that in time, those are the things you’ll cherish the most.

Abby made our day unforgettable. She had this ease about her that calmed me throughout the day. Anything I wanted to make sure we included she made it happen - even the smallest detail that I had forgotten about she remembered. She drove me up a mountain for first look photos. That right there is dedication. Not only was she supportive as a professional, it was great to have her there as a friend. I would recommend this amazing photographer to anyone. The quality of her work shows through her photos and her work ethic. She had sneak peak photos emailed to me the literal next day. Abby is an absolute wonder, and I will forever be grateful she was there to capture the most perfect moments of the most beautiful day. Thank you, Abby!
Kayla and G., 2 years ago
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Weddings by KArt & Kseni Vibe 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

We are the eye behind the lens, capturing your wedding love story with heart. Based in OC and LA, We specialize in weddings, freezing every emotion - your vows, first dance, and joy. We are here for you, guiding with care to reflect your natural, beautiful selves. Let’s create unforgettable memories - just DM in IG ksenivibe

Awarded Best of Zola
We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Kseni. From start to finish, she was incredibly easy to work with—professional, calm, and so organized. She took the time to come to our rehearsal to scope everything out, which made us feel so confident going into the big day. The photos turned out beautiful and truly captured the emotion and details of our wedding, and her turnaround time was impressively quick. We’re so grateful for her talent and dedication and would highly recommend her to any couple looking for a photographer who genuinely goes above and beyond.
Laura S., 4 months ago
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Ovation(Lite) Photography & Design 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Ovation(Lite) Photography & Design was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. Their communication style was easy-going and energetic, and they were incredibly fast at responding to any questions we had. The quality of their work was exceptional - the pictures were clean, very candid and elegant, truly capturing the love between my husband and I. They made our vision come to life, ensuring they included everything we wanted and bringing all the special memories of our day back to life through their beautiful photos. I especially loved how the photographer would gently redirect us to get the perfect shots, like when she captured us laughing and eating our tacos. Their dedication to their craft was evident in the way they meticulously documented every detail of our wedding. We are thrilled with the final results and highly recommend Ovation(Lite) Photography & Design to any couple looking for an amazing photography experience on their big day.
Graciela J., 6 months ago
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HoneyAnne Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,895
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

Hi, I’m Annie! Welcome to HoneyAnne Photography! I'm based in both Southern California and Virginia—sounds a little unusual, I know! My photography style combines the timeless elegance of editorial imagery with the heartfelt authenticity of documentary photography —each gallery is designed to feel like your favorite magazine spread or Pinterest board! I believe that everyone deserves beautiful, film-inspired photos that capture their story. HoneyAnne Photography was inspired by the golden warmth of honey. Much like the taste of honey is comforting and sweet, I want your experience with me to feel warm, inviting, and unforgettable.

Words cannot express how lovely and amazing experience I had working with Annie. My husband and I first met her and her second Madeleine when we did our engagement shoot and I just knew we made the right choice. And leading up to the wedding the communication was incredible. On the day of the wedding I wholeheartedly knew that Annie and Madeleine were going to capture the day so beautifully and her photos are such a beautiful reminder of the love and joy felt that day. I just know that whenever another special occasion comes up I would love to have her photograph it.
Sabrina K., a month ago
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Ovation Photography & Design 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Laguna Beach, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Elise was such a pleasure to work with. She listened to the ideas we had and she also put her own twist to each photo! She made us feel comfortable and we had a blast with photoshoot for engagement announcement at Carter Este Winery and Resort in Temecula. The day of wedding she really took her time to capture each moment in the picturesque views at Temecula Creek Cottages. I love all our photos, a keepsake forever!
Juanita L., 2 years ago
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Wesley D Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

I’m a wedding photographer who believes the best moments usually happen between the planned ones. My approach is relaxed, candid, and people-first, focusing on real laughs, genuine emotion, and the kind of moments that can’t be recreated. I’ll guide you just enough to keep things comfortable and natural, then step back so you can actually enjoy your day while I quietly tell the story as it unfolds.

Awarded Best of Zola
Daniel was absolutely incredible! I had a very specific vision in mind and Daniel was there to answer my texts and calls beforehand and then bring that vision to life! He gave us helpful prompts that kept us moving and got excellent photos! He was able to work with us on a short time frame and deliver photos quickly as well. I would recommend using him for any of your needs!
Alicia D., 2 years ago
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Chic-Chic-Weddings. Photo & Video Team 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

I’m Anton, the founder and lead photographer of our intimate wedding photo and video production team, based in California, and traveling worldwide. If you’re looking for modern photos and videos that capture the energy of your wedding day with both ideal editorial portraits and documentary unposed moments filled with genuine emotions, we are here to bring your wedding vision to life!

Awarded Best of Zola
Oh my gosh, I can’t even put into words how much we LOVE our wedding photos and video! Every little moment, every laugh, every happy tear, it’s all there, captured so beautifully. It honestly feels like a movie, reliving the day through the most stunning shots. Anton and Alex were beyond incredible, so fun, so effortless, and they just felt like part of the family. The way they blended in and made us feel comfortable was amazing. The CHIC CHIC WEDDINGS team truly understands people and knows exactly how to bring out the best, most natural moments. We couldn’t have asked for anything better! Thank you SO much for giving us memories that we’ll cherish forever!
Kate, 9 months ago
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Erin Marton Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

Since 2018, I've organically captured intentional connection at weddings. Above all, I want you to walk away from your wedding feeling like you and your new spouse were able to be completely present, immersed in a whirlwind of laughter and dancing and hugs from everyone you love most. Your photos should be a perfect reflection of that. The dream scenario is that you have a wedding photographer who gives off best friend energy and captures the day freely, unreservedly, with all the passion and excitement in the world because photographing love is a genuine pleasure and joy. I have been that person for many and would love to do it for you too.

Awarded Best of Zola
Erin is a 12/10 and worth every penny. She was so kind, attentive, professional, and an absolute pleasure to work with. She made it a point to get to know my husband and I as a couple, and was always a text away to answer any questions I had. Her work is absolutely STUNNING, and exactly what we were looking for: colorful, natural, editorial, and candid. She is the best of the best I wish I could get married again just to have more photos!
Daniella R., 2 years ago
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Nadia & Gunnar 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

We are Nadia & Gunnar. We love being outside. We met during our early years in college on our school swim team and had a few photography classes together. It was through our mutual love of photography that we started dating.  Fast forward 9 years we are now married!!!   We are both passionate with two diverse backgrounds: Nadia in fine art and Gunnar in journalism/documentary film making. When it comes to shooting we feel we are blessed to be able to pursue what we love together. We are all about what’s real; capturing life’s small (and large!) moments.

I LOVE our engagement photos so much ! Nadia did our engagement photos in Central Park, NYC. I was so nervous because it was raining but her attitude was so positive and calmed me down instantly :) during the shoot , she was patient and helped us feel more comfortable. She helped direct some poses because we are awkward (LOL) and caught some really nice candid shots . Bottom line is that I couldn’t have asked for better photographer !! I receive so many compliments on the engagement photos , some look like they’re straight from a magazine :) thank you , nadia !! You’re the best ! :) here them, you won’t regret it !
Stephanie & T., 6 years ago
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Jesscaste Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

"Who's that girl, it's Jess!" Hey guys, I'm Jess! I love all things New Girl, The Legend of Zelda, and Broadway Musicals! I like to describe myself as Jessica Day, minus the really talented singing voice, but just overall kind of quirky and nerdy. I love capturing love stories, and fan girling hard core over all things wedding! If you need someone who is going to help you walk through your planning process, I'm your girl! You can also catch me binge eating tacos and ice cream while editing until 3am!

No matter where you get married Jess makes your photos look like a DREAM. Jess made us feel so comfortable and felt like she was part of the wedding party. We had the MOST fun with her as the photographer for our wedding, I made sure she was free before picking the date of our wedding because having her as our photographer was one of our main priorities! Honestly if I could give her more stars I would.
Gomez C., 6 years ago
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Ria Georgia 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,750
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

Hi! I'm Ria, but my friends call me Ri. I'm a Southern California based photographer traveling worldwide for weddings, elopements & love. There's nothing that makes me happier than making other people feel fucking GREAT about themselves. I care about eternalizing your story, no matter your race, gender, sexuality or body type — i’m here for you.

My husband and I hired Ria to capture our engagement and wedding photos and she absolutely exceeded our expectations in every way possible! We both are usually pretty awkward in front of the camera, but she made us feel so comfortable and confident in what we were doing. Not only is Ria the BIGGEST hype girl, but she is also kind, professional, and extremely talented. We just received a few sneak peeks after our wedding this past weekend and were amazed at how perfectly she was able to capture every tiny detail and special moment. My husband and I will cherish the photos that she took for years to come. Hire this girl, you won't regret it!!
Kyra M., 3 years ago
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Eyeblink Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

For us, it is all about documenting your day as it unfolds. We are believers that the best photographs come from letting everything flow. We don't believe in interrupting special moments to get a safe (posed) photo. On the contrary, we capture all moments: the fun, the crazy, the unexpected. We will get your dad in tears when he sees you in your wedding gown, and will also take your nephew in the middle of a tantrum. All that is part of your story. When you see your photos in 5 years, you will remember how your special day FELT and not only how it looked. You don't have to worry about photos, you just have to enjoy your day at the fullest.

Awarded Best of Zola
Fernanda is great taking pictures. She will meet with you to ask about your preferences, date, time and any important details about your big day. She was sharp at the time we requested, ready to start for the ceremony. She will stick with you and your invitee’s capturing all the important moments and highlights. She turned in all the pictures in promptly manner and time and offered some extra goods which completed the whole experience. Thank you!
Lissett and B., 3 years ago
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Candid Moment Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

I am a documentary wedding photographer blended with an editorial approach, and I aim to capture those special moments naturally as they unfold. I'm inspired by the genuine affection my clients have towards each other and look to document & craft your wedding photos with a candid eye. I don't want to dictate your day but let you enjoy your day. I may suggest small things like shooting portraits when the light is perfect, such as when the sun is going down, or I'll suggest taking a moment to embrace your partner & remind you to be affectionate on your wedding day. It's how I ensure you get beautiful natural images full of emotion.

Jesus was our wedding photographer for our special day. From our first interaction, Jesus showed confidence in his experience as a wedding photographer. He took the time to understand what I imagined my wedding photos would look like that is how he carefully planned, & captured my wedding photos. Jesus arrived 1 week early before the wedding day to scout out locations, shared photos with us, and seamlessly incorporated them into our timeline. We felt like we not only had a talented photographer, but also a day-of coordinator who helped ensure our wedding day ran smoothly. He made sure we not only captured the photos we would love but also took the time and went above and beyond to take care of us as people, offering to get water and making sure we had drinks or food. Ive never had an experience with another wedding photographer but I imagine its not a level of service thats common in the industry. The variety and quality of the final photos exceeded our expectations, and we are extremely happy to have such beautiful, and meaningful heirlooms from our celebration. We highly recommend Candid Moment Photo to any couple looking for an exceptional photography experience.
Vanessa & F., a year ago
By Alexa Leigh 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA
  • Offer

I'm a self taught wedding and lifestyle photographer, with a special love for natural light and minimalism. My style is styled documentary + editorial perspective blended with a lot of candid content. I'm also a passionate traveler and love the outdoors. My mission is is to cultivate authenticity and, in turn, create memories in a true-to-life style that best reflects who you are and this life-changing moment by documenting your wedding day. I’m here to celebrate new beginnings, capture the smallest details, and emphasize your individuality.

From our first conversation with Alexa, we knew we had found our photographer. She asked thoughtful questions about our family and wanted to understand the dynamics so she could capture moments that mattered to us. On our wedding day, Alexa was calm and easy to work with, which helped us relax and just enjoy the experience. Her eye for detail showed in every frame—she caught the small, intimate moments that tell our love story. The photos feel creative and genuine, not stiff or posed. We'd absolutely recommend By Alexa Leigh to any couple looking for a photographer who truly cares about getting to know you.
Natalie A., 15 days ago
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Wild Honey Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

I’m Jackie- Your guide to planning a unique, customized elopement day experience anywhere in the world. While I am based in Southern California, I help couples all over the world plan and execute their dream elopements. I help you through the process step-by-step with location recommendations, local vendor recommendations, excursion and activity ideas, timeline planning, and more. You can find more about adventure elopements and myself + get in touch with me about your elopement vision through my website!

Jackie is truly like a bff that happens to be a professional vendor. Choosing her to be our wedding photographer was the easiest decision ever. Her photos give a genuine, laid back feel, and the whole time she’s working her magic, you barely notice she’s there. She makes you and your partner feel like you’re the only two people in the world, and she captures your most beautiful moments in a set of timeless photos. I could not recommend her more. She is even the reason I felt motivated enough to begin my own photography journey, simply because she makes it look so effortless and is so gracious with her advice. If you need a helpful, resourceful, and adventurous photographer for your special day, you 1000% need Jackie.
Lindsay V., 4 years ago
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Mccoy Wedding Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

Welcome friends!!! If you are looking for an adventurous, romantic, and creative photographer in Orange County, LA or anywhere world wide, you have landed in the right place! I have been in the wedding industry exclusively photographing engagements, Elopements, and weddings for over 13 years, photographing 700+ weddings in California, and around the country. I specialize in adventurous, romantic, and photojournalistic photography, perfect for the creative soul, and wild hearts!

TLDR: we highly recommend McCoy Wedding Photography! We were referred to Kay McCoy through a friend who had amazing wedding photos so we knew her services could be trusted. She also photographed another wedding for someone we knew and those photos looked great as well. The entire process was easy from start to finish and it was a pleasant wedding photography experience. The photos were delivered in about 8 weeks, and they turned out perfectly! Kay captured a great variety of shots throughout the day, including some creative and artistic exposure photos that added a unique touch to our gallery. We didn’t want traditional, overly bright, or boring photos, and Kay really delivered something special. The overall quality, professionalism, and turnaround time exceeded our expectations. We’re so glad we chose her to capture such an important day. You won’t be disappointed!
Shannon C., 4 months ago
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Ashley Strong Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

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

I highly recommend Ashley as your photographer. I first came across her work from another friends wedding, and I specifically loved her editing/the way she captured light in her photos! The photos we received did not disappoint. I've been struggling to narrow down which ones I want to print and frame in our home. I loved the app we received within a couple days that had a bunch of previews--more than enough options to choose from for an initial Instagram post! Ashley was so sweet to work with, and made sure to capture everything we discussed in our calls leading up to the big day. It was so fun going back through all the photos after and seeing how many group/family photos she was able to capture of our guests as well. I feel like the day was documented so well and we kept getting compliments from our guests about how great Ashley was. During our guest table photos she was so efficient, but also checked the photos to make sure no one was blinking etc. before moving on to the next grouping!
Anjali D., a year ago
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Karen Agurto Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

I’m Karen, your expert California elopement photographer. I'm passionate about making sure couples feel seen and heard when it comes to their wedding day. No elopement is too "out-of-the-ordinary" nor too out of reach. I believe in the power of eloping so much I did it myself. Away from crowds, enveloped in nature, against a badass view, with the people I feel most comfortable with. I'm with you every step of the way. By providing personalized location lists, planning resources, vendor recommendations, permits, and so much more we bring your dream wedding to life.

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Karen is a dream!! She has the eye of a TRUE artist. She knows how to create a comfortable environment to make for truly authentic and beautiful photos. Her work is truly one of a kind. I can’t wait to work with her again.
Alex and R., 4 years ago
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Michelle Lacson Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

Welcome!! I am Michelle, and for the past 14 years I have had the privilege of capturing countless magical moments of the happiest days of people's lives. My style is playful, romantic and genuine. I love to capture the joy and love that radiate from my couples on their wedding day, and my goal is to make you feel comfortable and natural in front of my camera. Whether it's a sweet kiss in front of a castle, or a candid moment on a carousel, I'm always on the lookout for those special moments that tell the story of your love.

Michelle was a dream to work with for our wedding. She is so organized and had such great ideas. Highly recommend her to any bride looking for an amazing photographer!
Melissa A., a year ago
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Katie Pritchard Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Laguna Beach, CA

I became a wedding photographer in a not-so-usual way. I remember telling my girl scout leader that I actually hated any arts & craft we did. Fast forward to many years of sports, and the pivotal moment of entering college, I switched to photography one semester in after realizing my current Marine Biology major was not for me and decided that was where I was headed. It landed me in wedding photography after a few classmates asked me to shoot their weddings. And since I’m a romantic and all…it was a perfect fit from the start. Something you should know about me is that I love all people, deeply. “Love your neighbor” is what I strive for.

Katie’s style of photography is what grab my attention at first. This is the second time we worked with her and she was incredible! Since we did a mini session for our city hall wedding, we were already comfortable taking photos with her and for our party she was so professional and made the photos feel so easy and made sure that I had all the photos I needed with family and friends. I would recommend her over and over again!
Natalia S., 2 years ago

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