The Best Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Santee, CA

Amative Creative | Virginia, Georgia, Colorado, & Destination Wedding Photographer & Videographer

Rating: 4.9 (19 reviews)

Fine art style
Starts at $4,600
Serves Santee, CA
Offer

Hello there! I'm Andrea, owner of Amative Creative, and every weekend we're so blessed to be able to tell the love stories of so many amazing couples. Like many others in this industry might say, we simply adore weddings. But what makes us a little different is our entire brand is centered around telling love stories specifically curated to reflect your vision and aesthetic. "Amative" means to be prone to love, so as you can see, we want nothing more than to tell your love story! But what makes us truly unique is that we understand every love story looks different. And we personalize every aspect of how we document your wedding day!

“We had a great experience with Amative Creative for our wedding! One thing that really made them stand out was that they offer so many different editing styles to choose from, so we were able to pick exactly the look we wanted. They also got our photos back to us super quickly—about a week after the wedding—which was such a nice surprise. The photos turned out beautiful and they captured all the big moments and some great candid shots. I especially love how cool the dance floor shots turned out. We received tons of compliments on the pictures! Highly recommend!”

Lily A., 9 months 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

Madison Wilson Photography

Rating: 5.0 (33 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.

“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, 7 months ago

Ernie & Fiona Photography

Rating: 1.0 (9 reviews)

Fine art style
Serves Santee, CA

We are Ernie & Fiona Padaon, the owners of Everyday Forever Weddings. We love our team of photographers and videographers! They are so talented and amazing and they all love creating amazing moments on wedding days. We started out the business because we loved weddings so much and we wanted to share the journey of a wedding day with everyone. Our team would love to capture your wedding for you! We have been married since 2009 and have 3 little ones running around that will likely be joining this team at some point. Until then, they make amazing models in front of the camera.

Artistic Pro Photography and Videography

Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)

Fine art style
Starts at $800
Serves Santee, CA

We are excellent and experienced photographer and videographer for weddings and engagements. I have been a lifetime photography hobbyist since I was a teenager. I enjoy taking pictures and playing around with different advanced equipment. I am confident that my work is just as good or even better than what you paid $3000 for the most professional photographer for a wedding. I am using a top-notch full frame Nikon DSLR camera with top notch Nikon lenses. I also have a Sony 4K camcorder that can record excellent 4K videos. Therefore, we can be your excellent videographer too for your wedding or party.

“Absolutely LOVED our engagement photoshoot with Wellington. I didn’t know my fiancé and me could look so beautiful in the photos. He took some great romantic photos. He was very responsive, flexible, and knew how to make my fiancé and I comfortable during our photoshoot. I highly recommend booking him as your photographer for those special moments in life you want to capture! I had booked him for out wedding next year and his videographer since they have such a good price for the combo and outstanding photos.”

Wendy V., 3 years ago

“We couldn't be happier that Pol was our wedding photographer! I gave him a Pinterest mood board with my vision, and he delivered that and so much more. He used two different cameras, including one that gave us the beautiful film look I had dreamed of. He gave wonderful direction on poses. He captured heartfelt moments with our families and was incredibly dedicated, making a huge effort throughout the entire day. His creativity, style, and professionalism truly shone through in every shot. The way he captured our day and the happiness, was beyond what I had hoped for, and I’m so grateful for the stunning memories he helped create. We hiiighly recommend Pol of SweetPaperMedia!!”

Sweetpapermedia

Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)

Fine art style
Starts at $5,000
Serves Santee, CA

Welcome. We’re all about colors and styles. We always look for relevant works and thrive to reinvent trends if not staying current. Most of it is intuitive. Our style caters to those who aren’t afraid of the different, authentic, and rebellious. Our brand’s goal is for the real you to shine through. It’s our artistic vision of wedding and portrait photography. We try to test the limits and create something new and exciting, we like to enjoy every moment of our work and let it mold us into something fun and creative.

Giulia B., a year ago

“We had an absolutely incredible experience with Southwest Productions Photography for our wedding. Kin was our photographer, and he was outstanding. Not only was he punctual, he was genuinely one of the nicest, most easygoing people we worked with the entire day. Super friendly, great energy, and just made everything feel effortless. He drove two hours to get to our venue and showed up with a smile on his face like it was nothing. That kind of attitude makes a huge difference on a wedding day, it honestly took a lot of stress off us. On top of that, his photography was amazing. He knew exactly what he was doing, guided us when we needed it, and captured everything without making it feel staged or awkward. He went above and beyond in every way. We seriously cannot say enough good things about Kin or the experience as a whole. Just got the photos back and they look perfect.”

WowStudio8

Rating: 4.7 (6 reviews)

Fine art style
Starts at $1,000
Serves Santee, CA

Welcome. Award-winning photographers, we are a small team of artists specialize in high-end photography, video production, graphic design, make-up, and styling. We service clients around the world and willing to travel to any locations. If you like to get more information, and you can contact us via the contact form below. Photography has allowed him to travel the globe sharing pivotal milestones and personal events with the people who entrust him to capture these priceless memories and allow him to tell their story your way

Joe h., 6 days ago

Talya Herring Photography

Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)

Fine art style
Starts at $3,000
Serves Santee, CA

Hi! I am so happy that you've found my page! I am an Elopement Photographer based in San Diego, CA and Park City, UT. My speciality is helping couples plan epic elopements that represent their values, personalities and love for nature.

“We seriously could not be happier with how our photos turned out!!! Not only did Talya capture incredible photos, she was also amazing to work with and created such a safe, fun space, which was especially important for my girlfriend who doesn't like being in front of the camera too much. She directed us very well in moments where we didn't know what to do & kept coming up with new, exciting ideas the whole time, which allowed us to feel confident in each pose and space. 10000/10 would recommend Talya!!!”

Bailey, a year ago

Sandra Yvette Photography

Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

Fine art style
Serves Santee, CA

TOMORROW ISN’T PROMISED TO ANYONE, SO IT’S UP TO YOU TO DOCUMENT YOUR TODAY. YOUR RIGHT NOW. YOUR LIFE. Everybody has a story and I’m fascinated to learn yours. I come from a close knit family of 7, grew up in Sacramento, CA, and now have a super supportive husband while raising 2 fun, spunky children in San Diego, CA that mean the world to me. I believe that FAMILY IS EVERYTHING. I promise to capture the details, but most importantly, the people and moments that surround you on your wedding day.

“Sandra is truly talented at what she does in making sure that your vision for your wedding comes true and I’m so happy that I chose her as my wedding photographer. She is super sweet and patient with answering questions and making sure your needs are met. I am so in love with the photos that she captured of my special day that I will forever cherish. Thank you Sandra for making my fairytale wedding come true!”

Carla O., 7 months ago

Mirelle Carmichael Photography

Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

Fine art style
Starts at $7,000
Serves Santee, CA

Mirelle Carmichael is an award-winning, industry favorite, fine art photographer based in San Diego. As a full time photographer, Mirelle travels all over the US and worldwide for destination weddings. She specializes in high-quality publication-worthy photography for weddings, special events, and industry editorials.

“Mirelle was amazing even before the date of our shoot. She was fun to dream with and always was flexible and responsive (communication is very important to me). She is very passionate about her craft and has an amazing eye. Mirelle is also very easy to work with. She’s fun to be around which makes any type of photo shoot less awkward! I would definitely recommend Mirelle for any type of event! So much undeniable talent.”

Lily, 6 years ago

“We could not have asked for a better wedding photographer! From start to finish, Paige was an absolute dream to work with. She was incredibly organized, professional, and made us feel completely at ease throughout the entire process. Paige shot our engagement photo shoot and our wedding. She truly took the time to understand our vision and executed it perfectly — every shot feels exactly like “us.” The photos themselves are beyond stunning — timeless and vibrant. These are memories we will treasure forever, and we have Paige to thank for capturing them so beautifully. If you’re looking for someone who is not only talented but also kind, attentive, and genuinely passionate about her craft, look no further. We truly can’t recommend her highly enough!”

Paige Hill Photography

Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

Fine art style
Starts at $4,000
Serves Santee, CA

Hi! I’m Paige Hill — a San Diego-based wedding photographer with a heart for storytelling, a love for romance, and 12+ years behind the camera. With 200+ weddings captured across the U.S., my style is genuine, joyful, and deeply connected. I believe photography should feel effortless and true to you—like stills from your favorite romantic comedy or the lyrics to your favorite love song. I’m here for the real, joy-filled moments that feel beautifully and authentically you.

Alexa, 5 months ago

Ethereal Photo & Video

“From the moment we first spoke with Ethereal Photo & Video, we knew we were in good hands. Their communication style is attentive, friendly, and personable, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. The quality of their work is simply beautiful and unique, exceeding our expectations in every way. On our wedding day, their great personalities and perfect level of engagement made them feel like guests at our celebration, capturing all the special moments seamlessly. We would absolutely recommend Ethereal Photo & Video to anyone looking for super high quality photos with incredible attention to detail.”

Fine art style
Starts at $2,500
Serves Santee, CA

Our philosophy revolves around capturing authentic moments while emphasizing the beauty and unique essence of each individual or event. We aim to inspire, connect, and celebrate life's most precious moments with visuals that stand the test of time.

Kali and R., a year ago

My Sun And Stars Co.

“Working with Megan and her husband for our engagement session was such a lovely experience. It was our first time being professionally photographed ever and we were expecting to feel super awkward. But it turned out to be a perfectly tolerable and even enjoyable few hours. We were given enough instruction to help some poses look better, but not so much that we couldn’t feel comfortable to be ourselves or settle into what felt natural — especially since most of the session was in our home. We were given a few Polaroid sneak pics on the day of that’ll attach. Megan has a great eye for detail and we can’t wait to work together again at our wedding!”

Fine art style
Starts at $4,500
Serves Santee, CA

Hello, I’m Megan! Legacy preserver, fine art creator, wedding photographer...and completely-obsessed dog mom. (Send me an email with a picture of your fur baby attached and see how fast I respond!) Of all the things I could share about My Sun and Stars and my work as a wedding photographer, here’s the first thing I want you to know: I don’t believe in imposing a mood onto your memories. Trendy edits, filters, and lighting choices don't add anything to the meaningful moments you share on your wedding day. In fact, they can actually detract from your remembrance of them.

Shelby M., 9 months ago

Erin Evangeline Photography

“Erin is an incredibly warm person and immediately made us feel comfortable during our engagement shoot. We had never done a shoot like this and were nervous and worried about feeling awkward, but her easygoing demeanor and natural instructions took all the stress off of us and we really enjoyed the experience. Erin has a detailed eye and a talent for capturing the natural beauty of the outdoors which was important to us. After our first great experience, we asked her to shoot our wedding as well on a cliff overlooking Sedona, AZ. She captured the scenery and golden hour lighting in breathtaking shots that were flattering of us and perfectly captured the grandeur of the red rocks around us. We will treasure the photos forever. Thank you Erin!”

Fine art style
Starts at $2,600
Serves Santee, CA

I'm Erin. I'm a photographer, traveler, and wide-eyed wonderer. I split my time between the Midwest and my bungalow near the beach in Oceanside, CA. My favorite pastimes include exploring Disneyland, watching Schitts Creek & Ted Lasso, and cuddling my dog. I have a loud laugh. I love cabernet franc, chocolate chip cookies, and I'm on a constant search for the best tacos in the world.

Laura and S., 6 years ago

PMC Photography

“Paul's photography portfolio speaks for itself, and we echo all the other 5 star reviews - they are well deserved! The best thing about Paul is the truly thoughtful experience we had with him from start to finish. Paul was the first vendor we booked for our wedding. We met him at the San Diego Bridal Bazaar and immediately felt like a good fit. Choosing Paul as our photographer was the best decision we made while wedding planning. He truly makes you feel celebrated and special throughout the entire process. He is such a successful and busy photographer but somehow able to make you feel like a priority at any moment. I don't want to spoil any surprises for other upcoming brides and grooms, but he gave us some really fun and unexpected moments both prior to our wedding day and on the day. Paul is also just a genuinely nice person, easy to work with, and everyone at our wedding loved him. He is super professional, responsive, and helpful. His second shooter for our wedding, Rey, was also great to work with and very talented. We truly can't say enough good things about our experience and will absolutely be raving to all of our friends. We hope to work together again in the future for anniversaries, parties, or family photos!!”

Fine art style
Starts at $5,000
Serves Santee, CA

Hi, I'm Paul — head photographer at PMC Photography, where elegance, romance, and art collide to craft breathtaking stories of love. With a passion for storytelling and a degree from a top film school, I've been privileged to capture over 250 weddings. I bring together cinematic portraits and candid moments to paint a vivid story, all while allowing you to fully enjoy and be present in your day. We specialize in creating timeless artwork that tells your story with elegance and authenticity — because your love story deserves nothing less.

Heather and F., 8 months ago

Light and Glass Visuals

“Needed a photographer for a short notice wedding, and Kris pulled through! He was very flexible, easy to work with, planned shots ahead of time, and even taught us how to pose! He was very friendly while also professional. He also got the photos back to us very quickly. I'm hiring him again for vowel renewal!”

Fine art style
Starts at $1,550
Serves Santee, CA

Light & Glass Visuals is a wedding photography company that focuses on a cinematic, vibrant style that accurately captures the joy and poetry of a wedding day. My photography style is built both out of a love of cinematography and a love of making the moments I'm involved in genuinely special.

Daniel E., a year ago

“Moments and Magic are an absolute pleasure to work with. Their communication is always quick and responsive, and they are able to accommodate needs in both English and Spanish. The quality of their work is exceptional - the photos captured are truly timeless and captured the magic of any special day perfectly. They always go above and beyond to meet and exceed expectations, and I would highly recommend them for any photo session or event. Highly professional and talented team overall.”

Moments and magic

Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

Fine art style
Starts at $1,000
Serves Santee, CA

At Moments and Magic, we believe every moment holds a unique kind of beauty. We specialize in emotional and cinematic photography for weddings, couples, quinceañeras, and special events. Our approach blends technical skill, artistic vision, and genuine passion—creating images you don’t just see, but feel.

Melody, 10 months ago

Affordable Wedding Photographer San Diego

Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

Fine art style
Starts at $750
Serves Santee, CA

If you're looking for an affordable wedding photographer in San Diego who offers a great value for the price, you've found us! We have several budget-friendly wedding photography packages to choose from. You may view more details along with samples of our work on our website. Contact us today to check if we are open on your date!

“We loved having a photographer who was not only professional but also calm and friendly—made the whole day feel even more special! Their artistic vision and editing skills truly transformed our wedding photos into a timeless memory that we’ll treasure forever. Each moment was thoughtfully captured and edited beautifully. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a creative photographer who knows how to capture every special detail!”

Jia C., a year ago

Paige Nelson Photography

Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

Fine art style
Serves Santee, CA

Paige is a California wedding and portrait photographer, specializing in romantic wedding days for couples who value art and intentionality in their planning and imagery. Based in San Diego, but available for destinations worldwide.

“When we came across Paige's work on the internet, we just knew that we wanted her to be our photographer for our wedding. Her eye is so great and she does what few photographers can, capture the emotion present with her lens. Our wedding was supposed to be a very large, 2 day affair. Then covid decided to put the kibosh on it all and our wedding turned out to be the 2 of us, an officiant and Paige. She beautifully rolled with the punches during this time and elegantly communicated with us and gave us wonderful client service in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. She is a true class act. We ended up shooting 2 different days in 2 different cities, both indoor and outdoor and even next to the Palm Springs windmills in 60 mph wind gusts! Paige was a true trouper and had all the right gear for every occasion. My (now) husband and I previously didn't really like the way we looked in photos hardly ever and were a bit concerned. We expressed this to Paige. The photos that we got back from her blew our minds. We loved all of them! It was so hard to narrow it down to show people! She not only captured light beautifully and has a wonderful eye for detail but she truly captured our love through her lens and made us feel beautiful. To top all of that off, she is an amazing human as well. Paige is a joy to work with and a brilliant photographer. I highly recommend working with her for any occasion.”

Brookelyn F., a year ago

Amy Huang Photography

Rating: 5.0 (1 review)

Fine art style
Starts at $7,700
Serves Santee, CA

Multicultural wedding photographer passionately honoring the past, present & creating heirlooms for the future! My passion is to capture captivating moments, uniquely created to speak to the soul, the sweetness of love and to celebrate the joy of life.

“We were so lucky to have been one of the first few couples to hire Amy as our wedding photographer. She did such an amazing job on both our engagement photos and the day of our marriage. She was so friendly; it felt like she was already an old friend! She made sure to capture so many of the special details, as well as found some creative spaces within the park for us to take photos at. We loved the results so much and we absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer — you won’t regret choosing Amy!”

Cole B., a year ago

Amira Gray Photography

Rating: 5.0 (1 review)

Fine art style
Starts at $4,500
Serves Santee, CA

I'm a light and airy wedding photographer in the San Diego area who loves pretty details and glowy light. I've been capturing weddings for 9 years. My images are warm, joyful and fun! I help my couples extensively with timelines to ensure we have the perfect photography timeline to capture all of your important photos.

“Amira is absolutely amazing and not only talented but truly such a beautiful person inside and out. Her calming and engaging presence is so comforting and has a perfect blend of guiding a client organically, yet can assist with a pose to feel most feminine/masculine and enhancing the best of one's features. Her ability to capture beautiful moments, heartfelt feelings and joy between her couples, families and everything in between is goosebump worthy. She stops time through her camera and produces images that reflect a story; although the images are still, they are not motionless. She has the ability to capture that moment in its raw form and somehow layers an illusionary movement to the mind. Her photos, and editing combined produces an album of images that encompass a story. Simply put, Amira is magic *heart eyes*”

Krissie Simek, 3 years ago

James Furman Photography

Fine art style
Starts at $4,200
Serves Santee, CA

Hi! My name is James, and I am a destination wedding photographer based in Southern California. I started shooting weddings in 2012. I always associated love with something light rather than dark, that's why I really love wedding fine art photography. Originally made with overexposed film only, now this style moved to the digital field, and it makes me happy, because it's much more affordable!

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KH Film

Fine art style
Starts at $3,000
Serves Santee, CA

My name is Katie Holtshouser and I am 25 years old, New England born and raised -- now based in San Diego! I have been in love with photography + videography as long as I can remember, and it has always been my favorite past time. Thanks to my amazing couples (and friends + fam for always supporting me) I've been lucky enough to keep growing this business over the past 4 years. I love being able to capture such special moments and create amazing memories for people to keep forever.

Monica Hunt Photography

Fine art style
Serves Santee, CA

I am a wife and mother, born and raised in San Diego. I love to capture raw emotion and am extremely down to earth. I love meeting new people. My clients always become friends which is my favorite part! :)

Jade Maria Photography

Fine art style
Starts at $3,450
Serves Santee, CA

I'm Jade Maria, a fine art wedding and portrait photographer based in San Diego, California. I am a natural light photographer, inspired by the colors and beauty of nature. My photography style is light and airy, bold, and organic - influenced by the timeless aesthetic of film photography. Entering into any photo session or wedding, my goal is to create a fun, memorable, and stress-free photographic experience, capturing authentic moments and cherished memories between loved ones. Photography is my passion, and I would be so honored to document your special day or moment in your life!

Fine art style
Serves Santee, CA

I’m a wedding photographer specializing in destination weddings, elopements, and intimate engagement portraits in California, Europe, and Mexico. A dual American-Italian citizen, born in the USA and raised in Rome, my childhood summers were spent sailing past the Amalfi Coast and skiing in the Alps, snapping Polaroids and learning how art and adventure go hand in hand.

Moonlight Photo Co.

Fine art style
Starts at $3,930
Serves Santee, CA

Hi! I’m Mandee, from Florida but currently living in Sunny San Diego, CA. I'm married to the love of my life, Chad who is active duty in the United Stated Navy as a Rescue Swimmer. We have four beautiful children. Growing up I never imagined I would be a wedding photographer but looking back, I couldn't imagine doing anything else! I stumbled across photography when I had my son 12 years ago and started to learn, just because I wanted to take some good pictures of him. I didn't know that I was going to fall in love with it and be able to do this for a living though!

Kara Reynolds Photography

Fine art style
Starts at $3,200
Serves Santee, CA

As a photographer, I believe people are made to live in relationships, and the foundation of that is trust! That’s why building a relationship with my couples is the MOST important thing to me. I won’t just be another vendor to you, I’m going to show up. I’m going to be present, honest, open, and vulnerable, because that’s where true trust starts. Thats where real emotion and raw moments come from, and that’s what I want to capture for you, not fabricated perfection. Creating something meaningful and precious to you so that you can always go back to the heart and soul of your relationship and remind you that you can conquer anything together.

Carmen Santorelli Photography

Fine art style
Serves Santee, CA

Carmen Santorelli is an destination fine art photographer based in Southern California and NYC. Her work has been published in many magazines such as Brides, Brides UK, C Weddings, Town & Country, Asian Bride, Cosmopolitan Bride, Utterly Engaged, the UK You & Your Wedding and is frequently featured online on such sites as 100 Layer Cake, Magnolia Rouge, Snippet & Ink, and many more including many international sites.