The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Santa Ana, CA

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744 Wedding Photographers in Santa Ana, CA

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Original Weddings Photo & Video 
Rating: 4.9 (235 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Santa Ana, CA

Original Weddings Photo & Video is a team of EMMY award winning storytellers. Our photography and videography packages are tailored to you, customizable and perfect for every wedding. We offer engagement photography, wedding photos, highlight films, wedding coverage and more.

Awarded Best of Zola
From our first conversation with Original Weddings Photo & Video, we knew we were in good hands. Eugene listened to exactly what we wanted and delivered beyond our expectations. The photos are stunning and bring back all the joy and energy from our wedding day. A friend of ours also used their videographer and had an equally great experience, so whether you need photos, video, or both, you really can't go wrong. The whole team was professional and easy to work with from start to finish. We'd choose them again in a heartbeat and honestly wish we could give more than five stars!
Parsa, 5 months ago
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David and Blanca Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,495
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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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Ria Georgia 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
Santa Ana, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,750

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.

If I could give this girl more stars I would. Her work is incredible and I had high expectations for my wedding (because she killed it for my engagement photo shoot) - and man did she blow it out of the water. I felt like I was reliving my dream day when I looked through my gallery - and cried so many times I had to call my mom. Her photos are best in class, and she's the most fun, down to earth person to work with. She made me feel so comfortable the entire day - even though it was 100 degrees outside. I can't recommend her enough, she's a rockstar photographer.
Becca G., 4 years ago
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Weddings by KArt & Kseni Vibe 
Rating: 5.0 (63 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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., 8 months ago
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Jenny Markham Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (34 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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 don’t even have enough words to express how thankful we are for Jenny. She went above and beyond for us every step of the way, from the initial phone call to our engagement shoot to our wedding photos. My husband and I are nervous in front of cameras and she was able to make us feel at ease the whole time. She is SUCH a pro. I was a very anxious bride the day of our wedding and she was able to keep me calm and keep the day running smoothly from start to finish. My husband and I are so happy she was our photographer on our big day. We can’t stop talking about how great she is. She captured everything so wonderfully both on film and digitally. We have so many priceless moments captured. It’s hard to pick which ones to share! Not only that, but it was pouring rain during our outdoor reception and she was out on the dance floor in the rain with us! Jenny is not only a wonderful photographer, she’s a fabulous person as well. Look no further and book her for your engagement and wedding photos!
Lily, 8 months ago
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Marry Me Studio 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves Santa Ana, CA
  • Offer

Being in the production industry for more than 10 years, we've been through a lot, we've seen a lot, and we've captured a lot of beautiful moments on tape for our past clients who have become a part of our family.

Awarded Best of Zola
Marry Me Studio was an excellent choice for our wedding photography. Iman's communication was efficient, polite, and professional throughout the entire process. They show up on time and work efficiently. The quality of the work and the value provided were outstanding. The photos from our engagement session were fantastic, and we can't wait to see the wedding photos, which we know will be just as excellent. They really know what they are doing and were also open to incorporating our specific preferences. The Marry Me Studio team made sure the entire event was properly captured, and we are confident the final photos and video will beautifully preserve the memories of our special day.
Kylowna 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 Santa Ana, CA

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., 2 years ago
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Intertwine Photo & Video 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,950
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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, 8 months ago
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South of Indigo Photography 
Rating: 4.6 (11 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,500
  • Serves Santa Ana, CA
  • Offer

docu-editorial style photographer offering film + super 8 for sentimental bitches who love to have fun ♡ always traveling between socal, nyc and nashville. dog mom to an australian shepherd. shark tooth hunter and reformer pilates instructor when not photographing weddings.

Awarded Best of Zola
Loved working with Lo! We had our engagement shoot with her last year and my partner and I felt so comfortable in front of her and had so much fun. For our wedding, I made a mood board and ahe helped thT come to light. We just received the photo preview and im already obsessed! Lo’s photography style is so fun and dynamic, she was awesome to work with!
Danielle S., 10 months ago
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Abby Taylor Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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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Ovation(Lite) Photography & Design 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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., 10 months ago
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HoneyAnne Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,895
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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.

It's been an amazing experience having Annie as our photographer. She helped with both the engagement and wedding photos. As someone who kept pivoting about what I wanted, she brought a lot of props to give us a lot of options for photo ideas. She also kept checking in on us to keep us updated on our planning, which I would consider going above and beyond. Her keeping on top of what kind themes we were looking for and sending us inspiration gave us confidence that we didn't have to check in on her, letting us enjoy our special day without worry. Thank you for letting us live in these memories for the beginning of our lives.
Hanson L., a year ago
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Ovation Photography & Design 
Rating: 4.9 (7 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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
From our first conversation with Elissa at Ovation Photography & Design, we knew we had found the right fit. She was incredibly helpful throughout the planning process and answered all of our questions with kindness and professionalism. On our wedding day, Elissa made sure to capture us in photos from start to finish, and her candid shots of us and our guests are absolutely stunning. What really stood out was how she made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. Even after the wedding, she went above and beyond by editing a photo we asked about, which shows her genuine commitment to her clients. We couldn't be happier with the quality of her work and would recommend Ovation Photography & Design to any couple.
Alyssa L., 2 months ago
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Chic-Chic-Weddings. Photo & Video Team 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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
Without a doubt, the best investment in our wedding memories! Working with Anton and his team was an absolute dream! They truly are the best in the industry! Their professionalism and commitment to our vision made all the difference. Their guidance was so gentle and natural that we hardly even noticed it, yet they seamlessly captured every raw, emotional moment of our day. The wedding film turned out beautifully organic and authentic, it’s a true reflection of us and our special day. The photos arrived within just a few weeks, and we couldn’t have asked for anything more
Alexis, a year ago
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Erin Marton Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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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Wesley D Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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
We love working with Daniel (the "D" in Wesley D Photography) so much that he the only photographer on our preferred vendor list. He is reliable, cheerful, and does a WONDERFUL job of capturing special moments. He has photographed numerous weddings and other special occasions for us and our clients, and most-recently photographed a ticketed Father's Day BBQ at our venue. His past work for us has always been amazing, but the Father's Day pictures are truly special. We emailed them to all of our event attendees as a special thank you gift - needless to say, receiving his pictures was the cherry on top of the ice cream sundaes we served that day.
Ashley, 2 years ago
Nadia & Gunnar 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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.

As a wedding photographer myself, I have high and clear expectations when it comes to photography. Nadia & Gunnar are my go-to photography team when I need to hire a second photographer. I have the unique experience and privilege of hiring them again and again. I never have to worry about a thing when they are on my team. Both individuals are reliable, consistent, and creative. They always show up early. They are constantly pushing their craft and trying to learn new things. They are extremely detail oriented so couples never have to worry about looking their best. Quiet in nature, Nadia & Gunnar are a calming support system on what is otherwise a chaotic day. I trust them completely with my couples and with my couples' loved ones.
May Iosotaluno, 6 years ago
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Jesscaste Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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!

Jesscaste Photography was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding! From the moment we first spoke, Jessica was friendly, excited, and incredibly professional. As an experienced photographer, she worked quickly and efficiently to capture all the special moments of our big day. The quality of their work was amazing - the photos are stunning, and we were so impressed that they were able to provide us with sneak peek pictures the same day! Jessica took the time to meet with us ahead of the wedding to create the perfect timeline, which helped everything run smoothly. We are thrilled with the final results and would highly recommend Jesscaste Photography to any couple looking for an exceptional photography experience.
Megan S., a year ago
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Eyeblink Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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 at Eyeblink is a total professional and she knows exactly how to give you space to enjoy to the moment and capture it as it's happening. We organized some portraits with family and friends but mostly she documented our wedding as it truly unfolded. When I look back at our pictures, I'm immediately transported to that exact moment and feel all the incredible feelings all over again. I couldn't be happier with her work. Highly recommend!
Cristina & D., 3 years ago
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Candid Moment Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana, 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., 4 months ago
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Candid Celebrations 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Ana, CA

I’m passionate about helping couples celebrate one of the most meaningful days of their lives with ease, joy, and authenticity. My goal is to create a relaxed, personalized experience while capturing the genuine moments that make your love story unique. From the big emotions to the little details, I'm here to help preserve memories you'll cherish for a lifetime. Every celebration is different, and it's an honor to be part of yours.

Mikaela was amazing taking photos and preserving memories from our event! I would 10/10 recommend her and I’m sure we will be using her services in the future! She’s super easy and great to work with!
Spencer, a month ago
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Snatched Weddings 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Ana, CA

We’re JP and Rachel, a husband-and-wife team, focusing on how your wedding is experienced as much as how it is photographed. We document weddings through honest emotion and intentional imagery, drawn to the in-between moments that define the day. We guide with light direction and attention to timing, allowing space for moments to unfold naturally while you stay fully present with your people. Based in Southern California and available for travel, we document weddings near and far. We photograph engagements, wedding days, and everything in between.

From the moment we first reached out to Snatched Weddings, we knew we had found the perfect photographers for us. We were looking for someone with a clean, editorial style who could also make two camera-shy people feel completely at ease, and they exceeded every expectation. Throughout the entire process, they were so responsive, organized and genuinely invested in making sure we felt comfortable. On the day itself, they brought such a positive energy that made everything feel effortless. They guided us when we needed it but also gave us space to simply enjoy the moment together, which resulted in the most natural, beautiful photos. When we received our gallery, we were completely blown away! Every image felt timeless and captured not just how our day looked, but how it felt. Looking through the photos truly felt like reliving every emotion all over again. Looking back, choosing Snatched Weddings was genuinely one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We couldn’t be happier with our photos, and we’d recommend them to any couple in a heartbeat!
Olivia, 2 months ago
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Wild Honey Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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!

My husband and I had initially planned to do the big wedding thing, but after I came across Jackie I was SOLD on the idea of eloping somewhere beautiful & forgetting everything else. Photos meant more to me than anything else going in and jackie is worth every penny we’ve spent with her. She helped us completely plan the best day ever and I couldn’t imagine having done it without her expertise. I had no clue about permits, where to start with choosing a location, etc. and she went above and beyond to send me a customized list of recommendations on locations + info on each (I would love never even thought of most of them), ideas of things to include, how to customize our day, etc. I could go on and on, but long story short we are just so grateful that we came across Wild Honey Photo and she walked us through planning our elopement and made sure we had the best day ever and the photos to last a lifetime. I can’t wait to receive my album and wall prints- Thank you again Jackie!!
Paige, 5 years ago
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Mccoy Wedding Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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., 8 months ago
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Ashley Strong Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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., 2 years ago
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Karen Agurto Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
Karen’s work is incredible! We watched the slideshow tonight with our daughter and it was perfect for story telling. Karen delivers more than just a file of photos, she delivers a story. With Karen’s well balanced guidance, energy, and peacefulness My husband and I were able to submerge ourselves in the present moment and truly feel like it was just the two of us. Thank you Karen for such a wonderful experience!
Valeria Wright, 4 years ago
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Michelle Lacson Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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 Lacson Photography was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From the very beginning, their communication was quick, efficient, and engaging - exactly what we wanted. Their high-quality work and near-perfect settings and backdrops exceeded our expectations. Michelle was in constant communication with us leading up to the big day, ensuring she knew exactly what we wanted so she could capture our special moments without disrupting the flow of the day. She encouraged us to have fun and be natural, which allowed our real, raw emotions to shine through in the photos. Michelle and her team are truly the best of the best, and we couldn't be happier with the memories they've provided us from our wedding day.
Megan, a year ago
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Katie Pritchard Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Ana, 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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