The Best Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Santa Monica, CA

Welcome. I love being a wedding photographer! I like to capture the true emotions and personality of my couples. Nothing can beat the magic of looking at the wedding photos 5, 10, 15+ years after your wedding day and still experience all the feelings. This is my goal with every wedding I photograph.

I'm Kate. Photographer, dog mom, and book lover. I'm an East Coast transplant to the sunny southern California lifestyle. When I'm not shooting or editing, I can be found strolling on the beach with my husband, running the roads and trails of Los Angeles, or working as an oncology nurse. I've been described as "eternally optimistic" and can find the bright side to just about any situation. I love the excitement and joy of a wedding day and revel in capturing every detail from your flowers to your first dance and beyond!

With 17+ years of experience, ConneryFilm specializes in high-end wedding photography & cinematography. Based in LA & available worldwide, we deliver stunning visuals with fast turnaround & top quality.

Hello, I’m Chelsea !! I’m a wedding photographer based in Los Angeles. My approach is rooted in storytelling — seeking out the tender, unscripted moments. Whether it’s the quiet intimacy of an engagement session or the joyful chaos of a wedding day, I aim to preserve the authenticity of every moment with elegance and emotion. I’m a big-hearted dog lover, an extrovert who lives for connection, and a wanderer at heart — always chasing adventure & light!

Weddings are rare opportunities to create meaning and magic for ourselves and the people we love, and that belief sits at the heart of my work. I take a holistic approach, starting with who you are and what you value, then helping shape a day that feels as beautiful as it looks, in whatever way is right for you. While photography is my focus, my background includes planning, coordination, and officiation, giving me a deep understanding of how weddings truly unfold. This perspective enhances every style of wedding, from timeless traditions to thoughtfully non-traditional celebrations.

My name is Nem owner of the NZ WEDDING STUDIO and I am a Los Angeles wedding photographer at your service. Your wedding day is not just an event, it’s the start of a beautiful journey. As your photographer, I’m committed to immortalizing the essence of your celebration—capturing the laughter, tears, and all the unspoken moments in between. I provide professional service and create breathtaking images that hold the magic of your day, forever cherished.

Deja Vu Productions is passionately committed to setting the standard in quality Cinematography, Photography, Editing and Live Streaming Services. Our acclaimed team combines cinematic storytelling with customized editing packages to create the perfect commercial, movie or marketing tool.

Tiffany J Photography offers refined, connection-driven wedding imagery rooted in authenticity and ease. With over a decade of experience documenting celebrations across Southern California and beyond, Tiffany blends a fine-art perspective with an intuitive, unobtrusive approach. She captures moments as they naturally unfold; guiding when needed, observing when it matters most. To create photographs that feel effortless, emotive, and enduring. The result is a timeless collection of images that honors both the beauty and the feeling of your wedding day.

Welcome to Emily McGahee Photography, where Southern charm meets West Coast creativity! Originally from South Carolina, I've spent over a decade embracing the vibrant spirit of Los Angeles, which has become my cherished home. Photography isn't just a passion for me—it's a means to connect deeply with my surroundings and to immortalize precious moments for others. I find immense joy in preserving the essence of life's most treasured memories through my lens, while forging meaningful connections with everyone I photograph.

In 2013, I took the camera from the photographer I was assisting at a wedding and haven't been able to put it down since. I believe capturing some of the most memorable moments in a couple's life is an honor and a privilege. My passion is fueled by the thought that the bride and groom will be able to look back on these images and relive one of the best days of their lives. The love, joy, camaraderie, and coming together of families to celebrate is electrifying, and photographing that energy gives me purpose. I never anticipated being a photographer, but im so happy photography found me.

I earned my Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Photography from Parsons School of Design in 2010 and have been shooting weddings since 2013. I recently relocated back home to Los Angeles after 14 years in NYC and am probably outside plopped on a beach and soaking up the sun as you read this!

My name is Joey Veracruz and I am from the Southern California area. I graduated with a Bachelors' Degree in Cinematography from California State University Long Beach. I have been doing photography for about five years and have decided to make it a full-time career doing weddings and elopements, thanks to my uncle who was a Fine Art Wedding Photographer from Chicago, Illinois. My dream is to eventually travel the world and produce beautiful art for beautiful couples like YOU!

Hi you guys, my name's Natalie, & I'm so glad you're here! I’m a joy-filled, Southern California surfer girl who is in love with capturing weddings.  My style? It’s timeless, romantic, adventuresome, & personal. I’m dedicated to capturing fine elegance + raw beauty all the while keeping it real + being authentic. Your job is to be in love & live in that excitement with each other. My job is to make it easy + enjoyable for you two to be yourselves, 100%, as I frame and capture those once-in-a-lifetime moments in a way that only my mind can. Congratulations to you both! Looking forward to getting to know each other! xx Natalie

After 10 years of shooting I can tell you happily that I still think I somehow got away with having the best job in the world. I adore being able to photograph the moments of life that make it worth living. Weddings, birth, family, there are concentrated amounts of love in these moments and being able to give someone a way to hold on to that visually is absolutely wonderful.

I'm Adrian Ong, a passionate wedding photographer, husband, and father. I love starting my day with coffee, croissants, and enjoy collecting sneakers. Photography is where I channel my creativity, especially capturing the beauty of multicultural weddings. My style blends timeless elegance with a modern touch, focusing on emotions and genuine connections to create meaningful heirlooms. As the owner of Let's Make a Memory in Los Angeles, I’ve earned awards from WPPI, The Portrait Masters, and WedAward. My work has been featured in top wedding magazines, and in 2016, SLR Lounge honored me among the "Top 21 of 2016’s Best Images."

I’m Leah, the heart behind Thistle & Poppy Photography, capturing love stories that are romantic, real, and beautifully unposed. Based in Los Angeles and always ready to travel, I blend fine art style with genuine emotion so your photos feel timeless, cinematic, and true to you.

I'm a Southern California wedding photographer, based in Palos Verdes. I aim to capture elegant and timeless photographs that can live in your home for decades to come. If you're looking for a photographer with a natural, bright, and detail-oriented style, you've come to the right place!

Purity Weddings - is a Los Angeles based husband-and-wife team. We believe in capturing images that are nostalgic and sophisticated, ones that effortlessly transport you to the emotional essence of your wedding day. Based in Los Angeles - available Nationwide. Featured in SMP, Brides, BridalMusings and more. ------Please Contact us directly via our website contact form------

Hello! I'm Josie V, an unconventional queer person who loves color, celebration and film! I'm here for you and your love! As a destination wedding photographer based out of Colorado, I specialize in creating vibrant editorial images with polished compositions, and bold, editorial color palettes.

I am a fine art wedding and elopement photographer based out in Los Angeles, CA. I’m passionate about telling love stories through photographs in the most beautiful and meaningful way. Love stories are an infinite source of inspiration to me and I believe that the most magical images are made up of connection, emotion, and light. I wholeheartedly believe that you should live in the moments you want to remember forever and we feel so grateful to have the opportunity to work with such incredible couples who have the same approach to love and values that we share.

I’m Bella, the photographer behind Che Bella Creative — where I capture weddings with warmth, artistry, and real emotion. My style is a mix of timeless and editorial, focused on genuine moments that tell your story beautifully. I love creating an easy, relaxed experience so your photos feel natural, emotional, and true to you.

I'm Becca, a midwest transplant in Los Angeles (yes, one of those people), wife/homebody, Christian, and newfound happy plant lady. My day is made whenever I see a cat, I cycle through re-watch binges of my favorite shows constantly, and I always have something home-baked on hand in my kitchen. I’m pretty used to third-wheeling it and am excited to be any couple’s wedding day companion and new lifelong friend & coffee date!

As a wedding photographer in Los Angeles, offering a luxurious photography experience for the modern yet softhearted couple who adore beauty, timelessness, and romance. Let's create some beautiful memories together!

Snap Shaughtz has over 14 years of experienced, and has been running as a professional business since 2021. We have had the opportunity to capture weddings in every single one of our professional years, signifying trust from clients to tell their stories with our directions. With capturing thousands of various events and having over 10 weddings on record, we our looking to create more eternal memories for newly weds through timeless pictures and cinematic recap footage. Weddings are the top priority with Snap Shaughtz!

Paulina and Ossa are a duo destination wedding photographer and videographer . Since 2010, they craft elegant, luminous, timeless images. They strive to capture authenticity, beauty and the essence of your love. They offer masterful photography and videography in California, France, Italy and beyond : Paris - Provence - French Riviera - Lake Como.

Hi I'm Rachel! I'm based in Los Angeles, CA and I love photographing people in love. It a passion of mine to tell the unique stories of my couples and capture them in a way that is authentic, true and beautiful. I mainly shoot in natural light I love the outdoors! But I know how to work lighting for indoor scenarios. My editing style can be described as moody, warm and film like with subtle grain and contrast. Most my clients praise me as really easy to work with and holds space to make them comfortable and look their best!

Storytelling. That's why we're both here, right? You have a story to tell—whether you're a couple capturing your love story, or a brand telling your audience about the heart behind your business. I love capturing stories like yours. ​Growing up, I was always fascinated by the art of storytelling... so I found myself diving into the entertainment industry, hoping to create incredible stories and pieces of art for the world to see. But the stories fell short. Something was missing. I quickly realized it was not the industry for me.

Symboll® is a team of Wedding Photographers and Videographers based in Los Angeles and San Francisco. We meet at the intersection of Art and Weddings, where a vision exists only in your mind, and we respect the responsibility of turning it into a reality.

Photographing elite weddings in Los Angeles, Kansas City area and worldwide, Lyndsey brings professionalism, creativity and love to all of her couples. Guilty of shedding a tear during your ceremony, and dancing at your reception - she's sure to capture all of the best parts from your special day.

I’m a California wedding + lifestyle photographer, and lover of natural light. You can describe my work as bright, romantic and timeless. I am passionate about documenting your love story! A story that is worth telling and is unique, special, and full of love.