The Best Wedding Photographers in Santee, CA

The Best Wedding Photographers in Santee, CA

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Chasing Light Photo & Film 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santee, CA

Chasing Light | Photo & Video is a San Diego-based wedding photography and videography team devoted to capturing the real moments that make a wedding unforgettable. The quiet glances, the uncontrollable laughter, the tears during a first look—these are the moments that matter most. With a documentary-style approach, the team focuses on preserving the genuine emotion and natural beauty of each couple’s story as it unfolds. Russ and Clara, a husband-and-wife team with more than a decade of experience documenting weddings together. Their shared passion for storytelling allows them to see moments from both an artistic and emotional perspective.

“From our first conversation, we knew Chasing Light Photo & Film was the right choice for us. Russ made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day with his energy, humor, and clear direction throughout the shoot. He had a wonderful vision for every shot, including all the small details that I totally forgot to ask for, but am so thankful to have lol! His work is beautiful and tasteful, and he was so good at keeping things running smooth the entire time. We are so grateful to be able to have such incredible photos to remember our special day. We also really appreciated the engagement shoot that was included in the package. Because of personal logistics, we actually couldn't do the shoot until two weeks out from wedding day. But I ended up so thankful as everything felt so familiar and fresh on the day of! And as a plus we had even more incredible photos to enjoy! We highly recommend Chasing Light Photo & Film to any couple looking for a photo team that is friendly, funny, and genuinely talented at what they do.”
Jenae M., 7 months ago
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Black Hat Studio 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santee, 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 very nice to work with since the beginning. He is very kind and professional and just does a great job without adding any stress. He provided some portfolios of previous work he had done, which were very photo journalistic, not just the posed shots, and we knew he was the one! He definitely has an eye for placement, reflections, and catching people’s authenticity. He spent the whole wedding day with us, from getting ready all the way till the sparkler exit. I never even saw him take a break. He even ran with us to get some sunset photos at a nearby vineyard while guests were having dinner. He even got some good shots of everyone on the dance floor without being too in your face, I didn’t even notice he was there! We got all of the photos we wanted and more. Eduardo definitely doesn’t treat his clients as a number, he understands the importance of the day and ensures that he captures it in a way that tells the story of the day. Highly recommend Eduardo for your photography needs!”
Julie B., a year ago
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SD Wedding Films & Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Santee, CA
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At SD Wedding Films, photography is about preserving more than how your wedding looked—it should bring you back to how it felt. Our photographers blend genuine candid moments with comfortable, natural direction, creating polished images without making the day feel like a production. From the quiet anticipation of getting ready through the energy of the reception, we thoughtfully document the people, emotions, and details that make your celebration entirely your own.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Gleimlight Photography & Productions was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. Their communication was prompt, clear, and they were easy to reach throughout the planning process. The quality of their work is truly exceptional - the photos and video they captured are absolutely beautiful and comprehensive, perfectly preserving every special moment of our wedding day. Christina and Jacob have an incredible eye for detail and elegance, and we received our full gallery so quickly after the event. We would highly recommend Gleimlight to any couple looking for a talented and professional photography and videography team to help document their special day. They did an amazing job for us and we are thrilled with the results!”
April M., a year ago
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Allen Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (30 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Santee, CA
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If you've ever felt awkward in photos, that's my favorite problem to solve. I'm Heather, a loose editorial wedding and elopement photographer, and I'll go anywhere you're getting married. Not because I have to. Because I want to. I give you real direction so you know exactly what to do, then I step back and let something true happen inside the frame. I can't fabricate moments, so I don't try. You get bold, stylish portraits and the real in-between stuff in the same gallery, and all of it still looks like you. I'm part of the LGBTQIA+ community, and every couple, every identity, every kind of love is welcome here because of that.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Allen Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From our initial consultation, Heather's communication was clear, concise and effective, making the planning process seamless. On the day of, her warm personality and professionalism put us at ease, and her attention to detail resulted in truly impressive, stunning photographs that captured all the special moments we'll cherish forever. Heather took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for, even meeting up with us beforehand over coffee to discuss specific shots. I cannot recommend Allen Photography enough - Heather's work is simply amazing, and she is a wonderful photographer, and person, to have by your side on your wedding day.”
Lizzy R., 2 years ago
Nikki Hildebrand Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Santee, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,000

Hi!!!! I am Nikki and it is my joy to provide you with beautiful images of your day. Seeing you relaxed, laughing and feeling beautiful is what fills my personal love tank. Seeing the joy on your face when I ask you to do something silly or say something secretly to your spouse, it's just the best! I love knowing you will have the images I capture for a lifetime. No matter what your wedding day looks like I am here to capture all of the sweetness, tears and laughter of the day. The wedding day itself is a bleep in the lifetime of memories you will make with your partner but it is my joy to make sure you remember each and every magical moment!

“Nikki and Taylor were absolutely AMAZING!! Their energy is fantastic and they are very professional. We did both our engagement and wedding photos with them and they turned out incredible! I could not recommend them more! Nikki was willing to have a Plan A, B and C in place depending on if a family member was going to be able to make an appearance-it meant so much that we had plans in place depending on if the family member could make it.”
Amanda H., 2 years ago
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Invisible String Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
Santee, CA
  • Classic style

We’re Chris and Briana, the husband–and–wife team behind The Lovers Photography — storytellers drawn to the quiet, soulful magic of moody sunsets, intimate moments, and love that feels lived-in and real. We’re partners in life, in art, and in raising our two little wildlings, who remind us every day why the small, fleeting moments matter most. Between nap schedules, messy mornings, baby giggles, and the beautiful chaos of family life, we’ve learned to celebrate the beauty in imperfect, honest, heart-wide-open living — and that’s the same energy we pour into every story we capture.

“I can’t say enough good things about working with this photography team. They are professional, calm under pressure, and incredibly thoughtful in how they move through a wedding day. They communicate clearly, respect timelines, and make the entire experience seamless—not just for the couple, but for every vendor involved. Their eye for detail is exceptional, and it’s obvious how much care they put into capturing genuine, emotional moments. They create a comfortable atmosphere that allows couples (and vendors!) to feel at ease, which truly shows in their final work. I always know when I’m on a wedding with them, the day will flow beautifully and the end results will be stunning. I would happily recommend them to couples and vendors alike and look forward to working alongside them again.”
Blush and B., 10 months ago
Katherine Beth Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (80 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santee, CA

Hi Friends! I am SO happy you're here! You're in the thick of planning! If you want to spend your day savoring, being with your people more than taking the perfect insta photo, and can't wait to dive into life with your partner - I am your GAL! You'll look back on your day seeing the emotion, the connections, and the still moments that you were present for, with me as your photographer. I also am a pair for those who consider themselves "awkward" or "doesn't like themselves in photos." With my guidance, attention to detail and direction, we are a pair! I would love to hear about your day to see if we're a fit! Can't wait to hear from you!

Awarded Best of Zola
“We booked Katherine to shoot our wedding day, which also came with an engagement shoot session, and we cannot recommend her enough! Within the first few minutes of our engagement session we immediately could tell we were in good hands and that our pictures would be amazing. Seeing how incredible our engagement shoot turned out only made us more excited for our wedding day. Katherine was so amazing to work with and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She was professional and punctual and even gave us great advice when discussing other areas of our wedding! Our family and friends could not stop complimenting her direction and vision the day of the wedding and Katherine was so willing to look through some inspo photos I sent her prior to the day and looked for ways to recreate them at our venue. We were absolutely floored by her work when we received the photos back. The images are so crisp and the colors are gorgeous and she gave us so much variety! It is going to be so hard to decide which photos we want to hang on our walls!”
Brooke P., 2 years ago
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Carlsbad Photo 
Rating: 5.0 (61 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santee, CA

I’ve been happily married for almost 27 years. I have three awesome sons. My parakeets Kiwi and Sparky are very social, meaning very loud! Champagne (maybe that’s why I love weddings) and sushi lover here! Photography has been my passion ever since my dad gave me my first film camera and introduced me to the dark room at age of 10. I lived in Japan for 12 years, and even performed on a stage there. I’m always up for a great road trip! I love tuna fishing. I love hats and want to wear them everyday (over 20 hats in my collection). I’ve been shooting beautiful weddings for almost 10 years. I secretly cry at every wedding.

Awarded Best of Zola
“We recently had the pleasure of working with Irina and Carlsbad Photo for our wedding photography, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, Irina was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. She took the time to understand our vision for the day and helped us create a timeline that would ensure we captured all the important moments. On the day of the wedding, Irina arrived early and was ready to go. She worked quickly and efficiently to capture all the details, from the getting ready process to the ceremony and reception. She even managed to get some great shots of our first dance and all the dancing that followed, which we absolutely love. When we received our photos back, we were blown away. They are absolutely stunning and perfectly capture the joy and love of our special day. We especially love the candid shots that capture all the emotions of the day. We would highly recommend Irina and Carlsbad Photo to anyone looking for a talented and professional wedding photographer. She is truly amazing at what she does, and we are so grateful that she was a part of our special day.”
Sonyia, 3 years ago
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Maya Gray Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (48 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santee, CA

I'm Maya, a San Diego wedding photographer for couples who want their day documented honestly — the real moments, not just the posed ones. I'm a people person at heart: observant, intuitive, and deeply inspired by real connection. I follow your day as it naturally unfolds while watching for beautiful light, composition, and emotion — so your gallery feels timeless, natural, and full of life, in the warm, airy tones I'm known for. Based in San Diego, I photograph weddings across Southern California — La Jolla, Coronado, and downtown San Diego, up through Temecula wine country and Orange County. I'd love to hear about your plans. Reach out and I'll send a detailed pricing guide tailored to your day.

“Maya exceeded every expectation. Her eye for detail, light, and emotion is truly exceptional. She captured our wedding day with such elegance and authenticity — every image feels intentional, refined, and full of feeling. Beyond her talent, Maya is professional, kind, and a joy to work with. Our gallery is timeless, emotional, and absolutely stunning. We would book her again in a heartbeat.”
Ekaterina, 9 months ago
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Jessica Paige Photo Co 
Rating: 5.0 (40 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $650
  • Serves Santee, CA
  • Offer

📍SoCal + Beyond 📸 Creating Immersive & Editorial Wedding Photos. AKA: Photos that make you FEEL like you were there when you look back at them & photos fit for a magazine. 🔥For ANTI-trend lovers of intention & style. AKA: Those who value personal details over trends.

“Jessica’s work is an absolute 100000/10. My husband and I found Jessica’s photography page at the beginning of our wedding planning process. Jessica continuously made herself available to share insight w/ us throughout the process that has always been exceptionally helpful. Jessica provided us with the most beautiful engagement photos. So of course our wedding photos were stunning!! Jessica truly took the most breathtaking and beautiful wedding photo! I can’t recommend Jessica enough! These photos will always bring me right back to these moments.”
Kyrha S., a year ago
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Dayanni Kihara Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (40 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santee, CA

Dayanni Kihara Photography is a husband-and-wife studio specializing in wedding photography and film. We tell your story the way it truly unfolds — the quiet glances, the happy tears, the moments you'll want to relive forever. What matters most is you. We always arrive well before the day begins, and never charge extra for it, because those early moments are when we get to know you, calm the nerves, and start feeling the day together. Based in San Diego, we photograph and film weddings throughout California, Nevada, Idaho, and Utah — wherever your love story takes you.

“Dayanni and her team are miracle workers. We have felt supported and heard throughout the entire wedding process, starting with our engagement photo shoot. Our engagement photos were perfect, we used them for our invitations and knew that we chose the perfect photographer for our big day. Dayanni and her team had such great ideas for photo spots and she gives great cues that really helped make us comfortable during the photos. She did my hair and makeup for my big day as well and truly made me feel like a princess! Not only does Dayanni have great communication, she’s so kind and truly cares about her clients and the work that she produces.”
Adriana R., 3 months ago
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Katie Clare Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (38 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,875
  • Serves Santee, CA

I would love to connect more with you at katieclarephotos. com! I was raised in Northern California and was drawn to photography in middle school and would enter photos of our family pets or family backpacking trips in our local county fair. My passion for photography grew while working as a hiking guide in Yosemite National Park. I mean… who wouldn’t want a stunning photo of Half Dome? El Capitan? Yosemite Falls? But it has been photographing wedding and couples that I find the most fun and rewarding. I strive to visually capture the “spirit” of my subjects and record an emotional memory of the occasion.

Awarded Best of Zola
“100/10, one million stars, cannot recommend enough!!! We absolutely loved working with Katie from the moment we first met to take engagement photos. She was super friendly and made us feel very comfortable right away. For two camera shy people who felt out of their element going into professional photos, we were amazed at how quickly we got the gallery back and at how beautiful every single shot turned out. Our initial experience translated into an amazing wedding day with Katie. She was so helpful and communicative leading up to the big day and helping coordinate timelines, shot lists, etc. and did amazing adhering to everything we planned. Her guidance was incredible - she helped us achieve poses and photos that felt so natural and romantic and was our #1 hype girl all day/night. Our wedding party and family had nothing but amazing things to say about their interactions with her throughout the day and we were so happy to have her celebrate with us! The wedding gallery came back right on time and was extensive. We are so happy with the amount of photos we got back, the editing, the organized gallery, the quality - everything was perfect! We are so grateful for the hard work that Katie put in to create our most cherished memories and you won’t regret going with her as your photographer! We love you Katie!!”
Kiana D., 8 months ago
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Madison Wilson Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (38 reviews)
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Santee, CA
  • Offer

Hi! My name is Madison, but you can call me Maddi. Raised in Maryland, I've lived in Colorado, South Dakota, and Germany. I now live in San Diego with my husband and our two dogs. I've always had a love for photography and I feel privileged to bring my passion to life. I want my photos to capture the genuine feeling of the moment and to reflect you and your story.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Madison's not just someone with a camera and capability, she's a photographer with a natural good eye as well. We appreciated her clean subject alignments/angles and more true-to-color editing and were very impressed by the pictures we got back from reception, where we had pretty complex indoor lighting: A whole wall of windows behind us most of the time and then dark brown ballroom lighting into the evening (@Loews Hotel). Not to mention, we asked her to minimize using flash as a personal preference and she was so receptive and remembering of that too. Communicating with her was like talking to a friend. She was responsive, engaged, and inclusive. Could go on and on, but her images speak for themselves because she is consistent both in her photography style as well as personality!”
Lauren, a year ago
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Wishwell Inc. 
Rating: 4.9 (33 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santee, CA
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We're Toby & Lauren — a husband and wife photography and film team based in Vista, CA. Since 2010, we've had the privilege of capturing thousands of weddings together. We built Wishwell because we believe every couple deserves a luxury photo and video experience with a team that truly cares. We don't just show up on your wedding day — we walk with you through the entire journey, making sure you feel supported, seen, and celebrated every step of the way. Want an accurate price for your exact hours or add-ons? Try the live pricing calculator on our website for an instant, personalized quote.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Toby is absolutely amazing! He did both our engagement and wedding photos, and we couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. He made taking photos so easy and fun, even though it’s not something that comes naturally to us. He’s so easy-going, fun to be around, and incredibly talented. We’re so grateful we had him capture these special moments — highly recommend!”
Natalie W., 9 months ago
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The California Studio 
Rating: 5.0 (32 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Santee, CA
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The California Studio is a wedding photography and videography company known for its clean, modern style and relaxed, natural approach. Based in California, they specialize in capturing real moments with artistic flair—turning love stories into timeless visual keepsakes. Whether it’s a chic city wedding or a coastal celebration, The California Studio delivers stunning imagery that feels authentic, elegant, and true to you.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Honestly I had doubts because our budget was tight, but they gave us results better than some luxury photographers I’ve seen. Wedding happened in August 2022 in my parents’ backyard, and the pictures made it look like a magazine shoot. The video had perfect music choices too. Few spelling mistakes in the photo book text, but that’s ok, the images speak for themselves”
Madison R., a year ago
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True Photography & Video 
Rating: 4.9 (28 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Santee, CA

At True Photography, we represent San Diego’s top wedding photographers — award-winning, experienced, and known for capturing every emotion and moment with creativity and precision. Each team member has over five years of professional experience, delivering vibrant, timeless images that reflect the energy and beauty of your day. We work with couples who value photography as a top priority and are passionate about telling love stories through powerful visuals.

Awarded Best of Zola
“From our first conversation with True Photography & Video, their communication was straightforward and easy to work with. Anita, Taylor, and Kyle showed genuine excitement about capturing our special moments. On our wedding day, the team was warm and inviting to be around, and they made sure to photograph everything we'd requested without us having to remind them. Their attention to detail really shines through in every shot—we were blown away by the quality of the final images. What really impressed us was the quick turnaround; we got our photos back while we were still on our honeymoon! We'd absolutely recommend True Photography & Video to any couple looking for a photographer who listens, delivers, and genuinely cares about their day.”
Irisa C., 5 months ago
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Kristen Vincent Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (28 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,995
  • Serves Santee, CA

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

Awarded Best of Zola
“Kristen was an absolute joy to work with and have at our wedding. She made our wedding day go very smoothly while collecting incredible images that we will cherish forever. She is easy to work with, reliable and SO talented. We couldn’t recommend her enough!!”
Ashley, 4 years ago
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PKA Photo & Video 
Rating: 4.9 (28 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santee, CA

Welcome to PKA Photography! We are a dynamic husband-wife duo, our journey began when our own wedding visuals left us unsatisfied in 2022. Instead of dwelling on discontent, we took charge, giving birth to PKA Photography in June 2022. In this short span, we've joyfully captured over 300 weddings and events, spanning from intimate elopements to heartwarming civil ceremonies. Each event embodies a unique tale, a celebration of love, and an opportunity to freeze magical moments in time. In every project, we step into your shoes, ensuring that your experience with us aligns with everything we'd desire for our own wedding.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Mia and LaRon went above and beyond to help make our wedding day special. They are an excellent team and managed to work around my chronic pain and frequent “lie down on the floor” breaks. The photos came back amazing and candid, just like I wanted them and I have zero complaints. 10/10, would book again.”
The C., a year ago
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Replica Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (26 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $850
  • Serves Santee, CA
  • Offer

I'm Mirjana, a San Diego photographer specializing in elopements, intimate weddings, and surprise proposals. I've photographed nearly 500 couples over the years, and I still love the part of photography that happens in between the “big moments” — the nervous laughs, the little looks, the hugs, and everything that makes a day feel like yours. I photograph throughout San Diego and Southern California, and I'm also available for Joshua Tree elopements and destination elopements throughout California. I’m here for couples who want beautiful photographs but don't want their entire day to feel like a photoshoot.

“We chose Replica Photography for our wedding and couldn't have been happier with that decision. From our first conversation, MJ was incredibly responsive and professional, making the entire planning process smooth and stress-free. On our wedding day, she helped us with posing while keeping the atmosphere light and fun—we found ourselves laughing throughout the shoot, which made everything feel natural. The photos turned out stunning, and we were blown away by how quickly she delivered the final images. Beyond being a fantastic photographer, she's also a genuinely wonderful person who made us feel comfortable and cared for. We're thrilled with the results and would absolutely recommend Replica Photography to any couple looking for someone who combines creativity, professionalism, and heart. I have hired MJ for numerous events after she did our intimate wedding because we loved her work so much.”
Shona B., 25 days ago
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The Brews Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (23 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santee, CA

Hi, we’re The Brews — a husband and wife wedding photography team based in San Diego, California. We specialize in capturing wedding day celebrations with a timeless, candid, documentary-style approach. We’re drawn to natural light, authentic emotion, and the real moments that make your day uniquely yours.

Awarded Best of Zola
“The Brews Photography (David and Hailey) are so talented!! All the photos they took turned out beautiful and our wedding video is amazing!!! We can’t believe how perfect everything turned out. Literally exactly what we were hoping for and matched their style and the reason we chose them as our photographers. Every time we look at our photos or watch our wedding video it takes us right back to all the moments of the day. We feel so lucky to have found The Brews. They captured all the moments perfectly for us. Thank you for the incredible work!!”
Elsie M., 7 months ago
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Softlightstories.sd 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Santee, CA

I’m a wedding photographer based in Southern California, capturing natural, emotional, and unposed moments. My approach is calm and unobtrusive—I don’t over-direct or force stiff poses. Instead, I focus on genuine connection, movement, and the quiet moments that tell the true story of your day. Along with timeless photographs, I also create short highlight videos to complement your gallery. Now booking 2026 weddings, elopements, and engagement sessions across San Diego and Southern California.

“Absolutely amazing, I’m glad i got to work with Liubov for my wedding. Her communication was tremendous, very polite, easy to work with and her pictures came out amazing. I highly recommend. Thank you for all you did”
Daniel S., 5 months ago
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Ceolina Visions 
Rating: 5.0 (17 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santee, CA

Your wedding is one of the most exciting and unforgettable moments of your life—a celebration of love, commitment, and new beginnings. I understand that these moments are too precious to let slip away. My photography services are designed to beautifully capture every smile, every tear, and every joyful moment as you step into incredible new chapters.

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Khoa Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santee, CA

Hi there! I'm Khoa, a San Diego based wedding photographer who enjoys spending time with good people and road trips. I love all things weddings because witnessing couples' happiness brings me joy and fuels my creativity. I want to create photographs that can stand the test of time so couples can relive their day years from now and for generations to come.

“My husband and I hired Khoa to photograph our wedding day and our engagement and we are so happy with our photos and our experience working with him. He is so talented and captured everything so beautifully, better than we ever could have imagined! My husband and I are generally quite camera shy and don’t love having our photos taken, but we genuinely had so much fun working with Khoa - it felt like getting pictures taken by a (really talented) friend. We never felt awkward or out of our depth. Khoa was so thoughtful, encouraging, and provided just enough guidance to help us along without ever being intrusive or overbearing. It was really important to us to feel like ourselves on our wedding day, without having to pose and posture too much, and Khoa struck that balance perfectly! To top it off, Khoa is professional, responsive, and so reliable. I am Vietnamese and it was also so helpful to have someone bilingual to shepherd and wrangle my family together on our wedding day. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Khoa and could not recommend him enough! (Photos on digital and film!)”
Megan N., 2 months ago
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Jasmin Kemp Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (16 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Santee, CA

Jasmin Kemp Photography’s home base is out of La Jolla, California! Specializing in photographing the raw authentic moments that make up your wedding day. Being a La Jolla Wedding Photographer and seeing an array of different seasons that make up unique photo backdrops. Meeting new people and making people laugh, that’s one of the main reasons she is so passionate about photography. Most of all, she loves documenting people’s stories.

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Anchor and Pine Collective 
Rating: 5.0 (15 reviews)
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  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Santee, CA
  • Offer

My inspiration comes from my time spent in stunning landscapes, from the sea to the mountains. I love capturing photos with natural light and specialize in elopements and microweddings with 30 guests or fewer. I have a decade of photography experience with a communications and film degree from The University of Texas at Austin. I enjoy working with couples that love the great outdoors. I am currently based in Southern California, around the San Diego area, but I am available to travel across the country for weddings.

Awarded Best of Zola
“As the Mother of the Bride, i cannot say enough about Helen, our wedding photographer. When my daughter and her husband researched photographers, they were drawn to Helen's photos and her editing skills. And the fact that she was competitively but reasonably priced was a plus. During the planning process she was very accessible, and answered emails with complete and clear information. She is a warm and friendly person, but at the same time very professional. She had several virtual meetings with the bride and groom, and took care of every detail so that by the big day, we knew what to expect. During the wedding and reception, Helen was there to get the best shots without ever being in anyone's way. She emailed some beautiful shots after a few days, and then it only took three weeks to get the entire portfolio sent back to us! The newlyweds are absolutely in love with their photos. These pictures captured feelings and emotions, as well as wonderful visions of a perfect day. The wedding was at TImberline/Mt. Hood, and since Helen is a master of nature photography, the end result was perfect. I cannot recommend Anchor and Pine Collective enough!”
Marian, 6 years ago
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Brittany Bender Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (14 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santee, CA

Hello there! I’m Brittany, a San Diego based wedding and elopement photographer who loves to travel all over the globe! I’m just a human first who's a sucker for connection. I’m not here to stage manage your relationship or turn your day into a styled shoot...or worse, something fabricated to go viral on the ‘gram. Your real life is so, so much more important. I’m here to witness what’s already there and hold up a giant mirror to it. Whether you’re planning a cozy backyard wedding or a cliffside elopement just the two of you, my goal is to create a relaxed, welcoming space focused on the unique, ordinary details that make your connection yours. If that’s what you’re looking for, then I would truly love nothing more than to hear from you!

Awarded Best of Zola
“Brittany was amazing to work with from start to finish! We absolutely loved how our maternity photos turned out and I still tear up looking through them. As people who aren't super comfortable taking photos to begin with, this whole process was a bit out of our comfort zone, but Brittany made the experience super enjoyable, comfortable, and fun which we really appreciated! She got to know us as a couple and did not ask us to do any overly posed shots which we loved. Plus we got our full gallery within a couple weeks! Highly recommend booking with Brittany for your photo needs. She's a wonderful human and super talented!”
Alma B., 2 years ago
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Emily Morgan Photos, LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santee, CA

I’m here to capture nostalgic memories and help you remember the emotions behind the photos. I love capturing those truly candid moments. The kind of photos that put you right back in the moment five, ten, fifty years later. I'm a Southern California based photographer that will travel wherever you want to document your love! I'm constantly exploring with laid-back couples that want to capture genuine moments about their relationship. When I'm not taking pictures, you can usually find me hanging out with my loved ones, hiking, watching sitcoms, or taking a spontaneous trip.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Emily was truly a dream to work with during our engagement session. From brainstorming photo locations to fit with the theme of our wedding, to outfit inspiration, to timing to utilize the best lighting... she was on top of it all. We were blown away by the quality of our photos, both on film and digital. We had such variety of photos to choose from (settings, poses, lighting, angles) etc. One of our biggest insecurities was looking comfortable in front of the camera and not too "posed". Emily was wonderful a guiding us behind the camera and giving us prompts to make the photos feel natural and genuine. I cannot recommend her enough! Plus, we wanted to incorporate our new puppy into the photoshoot and Emily gave us all the tips and guidance to make sure that went smoothly! The extra photos with the pup are just perfect!”
Kate & S., a year ago
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Kayla.Ash Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santee, CA
  • Offer

Hi there! I'm Kayla, and I'm so glad you're here! I've spent the past six years capturing love, beauty, and joy across Southern California. Photography has been my passion since I was five, and turning it into a career has been the most rewarding journey. One of my clients shared: "The pictures came out beautiful and had my mom in tears. Kayla made us all feel so comfortable and beautiful. I highly recommend her and will definitely be using her again." If you’re looking for someone to capture your special moments, I’d love to help you create memories that last a lifetime!

Awarded Best of Zola
“Kayla and Ash were an absolute joy to work with for our wedding photography. Their communication style made the planning process smooth and stress-free - they were very responsive over text which was so convenient. The photographs they delivered are breathtaking - light, airy, and romantic. They perfectly captured the love and magic of our special day. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this talented duo. Kayla simply rocked it! I hope their business continues to flourish because they provide tremendous value and deserve to have their calendars filled. We feel so fortunate to have found them. Their artistic vision and professionalism were invaluable in making our wedding a gorgeous, timeless memory. I enthusiastically recommend Kayla Ash Photography - you will not regret having them capture your special moments!”
Taylor T., 2 years ago
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Love Story Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,699
  • Serves Santee, CA

We're Alan & Heidi, the husband-and-wife team behind Love Story Photography, who've had the honor of documenting love stories throughout San Diego for over 12 years. What started as a shared passion project has grown into something we never imagined – a thriving business built on genuine relationships, authentic storytelling, and the belief that every couple deserves beautiful wedding photography, regardless of their budget.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Alan is just wonderful! He has the best ideas, communication and patience. We are so lucky to have found him. I love our pictures from our engagement shoot and wedding. He’s so reliable and put our mind at ease through the whole wedding process. He definitely went above and beyond with recommendations throughout our wedding. Such a fantastic job and person.”
Sarah C., 10 months ago
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Aisha Dray Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Santee, CA

I’m a film-forward wedding photographer based in San Diego, capturing weddings with a blend of documentary storytelling and soft editorial direction. My work focuses on real, unscripted moments and genuine emotion, paired with simple, natural portraits that feel effortless and timeless. I shoot a hybrid of film and digital, using natural light and warm tones to create imagery that feels romantic, intimate, and true to how the day actually felt.

“It’s been over a year since Aisha captured our intimate wedding ceremony and I am still in awe of our photos!!! I remember the second I saw our photos in my inbox and thinking, “wow I can’t believe that’s actually us!”. I had sent over some inspo pictures prior to our wedding ceremony, and Aisha executed my vision perfectly, especially in helping us figure out how to pose. I would definitely book with her again for family shoots in the future, she was so easy and kind to work with.”
Emma C., 10 days ago

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