The Best Classic Wedding Photographers in Santa Monica, CA

What excites me most isn’t just photographing a wedding day, it’s delivering images you’ll come back to again and again. I focus on real connection, genuine emotion, and creating an experience that feels easy and comfortable from start to finish. Sometimes that means quietly observing the day as it unfolds, and other times gently guiding you when you needed. With nearly 20 years behind the camera, my goal is simple: to capture photographs that feel as meaningful years from now as they do the moment you see them. If you’re looking for someone who cares just as much about how your photos feel as how they look, I’d love to connect.

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.

I’m Samantha, a fine art wedding photographer based in Santa Monica, capturing timeless, editorial imagery for couples across California, Cabo, Italy, France and beyond. With over a decade of experience, I bring gentle guidance and heartfelt storytelling to every celebration. My husband and I also offer seamless cinema for couples who want every moment artfully preserved, with seamless coverage and shared creative vision.

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.

Aladdin Films Studio - For more than 20 years, we've been changing the Wedding Video industry, making every viewer watch and listen to our couples' love story, with their heart and soul. Leave it to us and make the 2nd best decision of your life, after choosing to marry your loved one, of course :)

Hello, future brides and grooms! We are Victor and Katherine, a dedicated husband-and-wife team with over a decade of experience in the wedding industry. Married for 12 years and capturing love stories since 2013, we are passionate about preserving the heartfelt, joyful, and unforgettable moments of your wedding day. We currently offer Photo & Video packages which include both services, if you have any questions please feel free to reached out. We hope to hear from you soon.

I'm a Brazilian photographer and filmmaker based in Los Angeles, specializing in multicultural weddings since 2018. I've photographed couples from over 40 countries, blending traditions from Mexico to Morocco, India to Ireland, Japan to Brazil. My style is vibrant, natural, and true to life—focused on authentic emotion and joyful moments.

My name is Zyaire Porter and I am the photographer of Porterhouse LA Weddings. Born & raised in Los Angeles, I have been capturing weddings professionally since 2013. I answer every email myself (no bots or assistants).

Congratulations on your pending wedding. We love being apart of weddings and love in general. We know it can be a stressful time and also an expensive time so we have many options to fit most budgets from basic to extravagant. We are full service in Photography, Video and Photobooth. We strive to keep the process as stress free and laid back as possible. With years in the industry we know we can get it done and our turn around times are fast. We have been working with cameras since the year 2000 and have been in the business since 2005. I have a Bachelors from CSULA. We can accommodate many styles to achieve your goals.

Photography is my creative dream come true and it is so incredibly special to be able to capture memories that other people will love and cherish for many, many years. Around high school, I found out for myself how important these memories were. Not just the ones I was creating currently but the ones that I couldn’t get back. I would look back on these photos and think, "I remember how happy I was that day." "Aww, my little brother was so tiny then!" Or even, "What was I thinking when I wore that outfit??" These little snippets of time carried such a significance for me that I wanted other people to feel that way about their memories, too.

Hi!! I'm Maria, photographer, mom, wife, and nacho lover. Not listed in any particular order lol Once I had my first born, I realized going back to work at CBS was not what I wanted with 12 hour workdays. I took photography classes and decided to build my own business myself. I have been photographing weddings for the last 6 years and enjoy celebrating this amazing day with all my clients. Cheesy as it may sound, I'm an absolute romantic and I relish in witnessing the love, words said, and the joy found at every wedding.

Hi, I'm Ashley Balderrama—born and raised in Los Angeles, and the creative force behind Moments. What started as a passion for photography over 10 years ago has now evolved into a thriving business, where I get to turn life’s fleeting moments into lasting memories.

I am Frank, founder of Another Dream, a close-knit group of passionate storytellers dedicated to capturing love stories. Together we birng a unique blend of candid, natural, and creative storytelling to every corner of California.

BigDayMemories have been helping couples create the wedding of their dreams for over 20 years. We know that planning your special day can be hard work, and our team is determined to make sure your wedding stands apart from the rest. From top-notch services to extraordinary packages - we're devoted to making this a cherished event!

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.

Tovicand Photography is a multi award-winning professional wedding photography studio based in Southern California. We gladly serve Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura and surrounding counties. We have been in business since 2010 and absolutely love what we do!

Bre Burkey is a passionate wedding photographer and visionary artist. She is dedicated to turning her couples cherished and intimate moments into lifelong memories. with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to storytelling through her images, she's had the privilege of documenting countless love stories. She believes that every couple has a unique love story to tell. She works closely with her couples to understand their style and preferences, ensuring that their photos reflect their personality and emotions. Building a connection with her clients is essential. She strives to make her couples feel comfortable in front of the camera

I'm a wedding photographer who loves capturing real, unscripted moments with a warm, earthy, and candid touch. Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure filled with laughter, happy tears, and unexpected little moments, and I’m here to document it all in a way that feels natural, fun, and true to you—not stiff or overly posed. When I’m not behind the camera, life is a whirlwind of adventure. I’m a proud mom to a wild and wonderful toddler, which means I know a thing or two about embracing chaos and finding joy in the little moments.

The trifecta ! We are a family of photographers who set out on this venture together. We are a husband wife duo with a 13 year old apprentice. We each have our photography styles which yields entirely different perspectives and photographs documenting your event. I have been doing photography since my 20s when I built my own dark room in my house and developed my own film. From there I did weddings and events . Now 20+ years later it’s a family endeavor to help make your memories come to life. We have a small photo printer to print off photos on site so your guests have a personal party favor and you have an immediate photo to take home!

We are a family-owned photography business located in Los Angeles. Our goal is to discover and highlight the beauty of this world, to capture love and the human spirit in the simplest and the most organic way and to preserve these memories so that your future generation can experience your love story just like you did on your wedding day.

Baha Danesh is a multidisciplinary photographer, photojournalist, and fine art curator who focuses on Southern California's artistry of events, weddings, and portraiture. From blue chip art galleries to celebrity clientele Baha Danesh captures the artistic side to all occasions.

I’ve been a professional photographer since 2013 and started my own photography business in 2022 and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done for myself! I'm passionate about connecting with my clients and giving them 110% of my support on their wedding day and all the days leading up to it. My editing style is true to color. I use gentle guidance and capture lots of sweet and fun candids for you to treasure. So whether we're catching those golden hour romantics or you tearing up the dance floor, I'm here to make sure you can look back on photos of your Big Day and remember the emotions of that moment.

Welcome. Meet our husband and wife team that specializes in family portraits: Weddings, Maternity & Newborns. We are now recognized as one of the leading family photography companies in California, and our work has been featured in numerous national and international photography publications.

With over 24 years of experience behind the lens, Sam Sean Photography offers timeless, story-driven images that capture life’s most meaningful moments. Specializing in family portraits, weddings, and group photography, I’m passionate about creating natural, heartfelt images that reflect each client’s unique story. I began my career at Joey Ikemoto Photography Studio as a lead photographer, where I also managed the studio’s website and SEO strategy. That experience shaped my commitment to quality, client care, and technical excellence.

I’m Tess, a Los Angeles–based wedding and lifestyle photographer with over six years of experience. My work blends a classic, editorial aesthetic with a natural approach — creating imagery that feels refined, timeless, and emotionally grounded. I offer thoughtful direction when it’s helpful and space when it’s not, adapting to each couple so the day unfolds with ease and intention.

Éterna Films is a husband-and-wife creative team based in Los Angeles. We absolutely love capturing weddings through both photo and video. Our style is a mix of documentary and cinematic — real, beautiful moments with an artistic feel.

I'm a born and raised Michigander living out my coastal dreams in Southern California. I've always been passionate about photography. I've been behind a camera since 2010! I love spending sunsets with my clients and capturing their love and joy. When I'm not behind the camera, you can find me exploring new restaurants, spending time with family and friends or curled up with my rescue pup, Huxley and a good book.

Hi there! I'm Sally and I serve the Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange County areas. I started out in sports photography and transitioned into portrait photography in 2015. I did mostly grad photography until early 2021, when I started to transition into family and engagement photography.

Jason "Snorlax" Cun is an all around photographer that currently resides in Los Angeles, California. He was raised in the heart of Los Angeles, where he found his calling in photography. He aims to capture the beauty of the world and the people in them. He has recently begun his travels around the U.S capturing the life of those within that city.

I'm a wedding and lifestyle photographer who loves her husband, two pups, and traveling. I specialize in bringing a friendly and personal approach to each and every job! Through my lens, I'm focused on capturing special moments with true emotion and translating them into art.