The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in South Lake Tahoe, CA

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in South Lake Tahoe, CA

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372 Wedding Photographers in South Lake Tahoe, CA

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Dustin Wheelerย Photographyย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Specializing in Outdoor Weddings and Elopements! Growing up fishing and hiking at the age of three, I spend as much time as possible outside! Searching out new swimming holes in the summer, traveling to the mountains and along the coast throughout the year! Backpacking, hiking and climbing. Quickly adding more locations to shoot!

โ€œJustin really nailed it. He was flexible, easy to reach, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. He has a gift for capturing both the big moments and the little details, and his candid shots feel timeless. Beyond his talent, he brought kindness to our guests and patience when challenges came up. I still get endless compliments on our wedding photos. If youโ€™re looking for someone to capture your day perfectly, I couldnโ€™t recommend Justin more.โ€
Rhianna W., 3 months ago
Starscapeย Studiosย 

5.0

South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500

Hi, I'm Kimmi - a South Lake Tahoe based wedding and elopement photographer. I look for the moments of genuine emotion and small details. A gentle touch, a second of heartfelt connection between people. I am passionate about creating a stunning visual journey of this special day in your life.

โ€œKimmi was absolutely incredible to work with! Kimmi helped my fiancรฉ plan every detail of our proposal in Lake Tahoe โ€“ from choosing the perfect spot and time to even suggesting where to celebrate with dinner afterward. During the shoot, Kimmi made us feel so comfortable, and the whole session was filled with laughter and joy. Our photos turned out so authentic and beautifully captured the moment โ€“ theyโ€™re truly some of my favorite memories ever. I canโ€™t recommend Kimmi enough!โ€
Maddie H., 3 months ago
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Blue Lotusย Photographyย 
South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Photojournalistic style

Hi, weโ€™re Josh & Sandra Tomkins, a husband-and-wife photography team based in South Lake Tahoe. For more than 20 years, weโ€™ve been chasing light, laughter, and love stories. Photography has always been our way of celebrating real momentsโ€”the belly laughs, wind-tousled hair, teary vows, and quiet glances that make every story uniquely yours. We believe the best photographs come from real moments, shared in beautiful places, and grounded in honest connection. Just two people who love what they do, helping you feel at ease while documenting the story thatโ€™s uniquely yours.

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Kait Hubbard Photographyย LLCย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

For the romantic explorers who are planning their intimate wedding in California, I am a California-raised, golden-coast obsessed, documentary-style wedding photographer who canโ€™t get enough of the beautiful outdoor venues this state has to offer. From ocean low to mountain high, my bags are packed and Iโ€™m on my way to capture your love story in the most beautiful place in the world.

Awarded Best of Zola
โ€œKait Hubbard Photography LLC was amazing to work with for our wedding. From the very first phone call, Kait was incredibly flexible and responsive, making the process of booking and planning with her a breeze. On the day of our wedding, Kait and her team had a wonderful way of making us feel comfortable and truly seen, capturing all the emotion and special moments that made our day so unique. The final photos were absolutely stunning, really conveying the joy and love we felt throughout the celebration. We are thrilled with the work Kait Hubbard Photography did and would highly recommend them to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and personable wedding photographer.โ€
Hadiyah F., a year ago
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Nicky Byrnesย Photographyย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Iโ€™ve had a camera in my hand since I can remember. On family vacations each of us had a camera and would come back with several rolls of film. It was great to see different perspectives of the same place. My photos became more refined throughout my childhood as I graduated to my stepdadโ€™s Minolta film SLR. In college I dedicated myself to photography professionally with a degree in photojournalism, then found my calling with a wedding studio at 19.

Awarded Best of Zola
โ€œWe loved Nicky! So easy and fun to work with and the photos were beautiful.โ€
Lauren B., 2 years ago
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Mindy Webbย Photographyย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Based in Northern California, I travel between Napa/Sonoma-North Bay and the Lake Tahoe area photographing beautiful weddings. My light and airy imagery has a candid, documentary style that has been published on Zola, Rustic Wedding Chic, and other popular wedding websites. Dedicated to discovering the best love stories, I travel nationwide and also photograph couples from around the world at San Francisco City Hall. Awarded Best Wedding Photographer in Campbell, CA and Los Gatos, CA.

Awarded Best of Zola
โ€œMindy is the BEST! So friendly and professional! Our photos are everything we could have hoped for, and we get so many compliments on them! Her second shooter, Allie, is also super great and friendly. The groom and groomsmen had a great time with her! Mindy was super helpful and responsive while planning our day-of timeline and shot list. We also got our sneak peaks the day after our wedding! Could not have asked for a better photographer!โ€
Allison W., 3 years ago
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Mindful Mediaย Photographyย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

"Life's and Adventure, Let's Capture it!" The Mission: To capture the true and beautiful essence of a being, in an amazing natural location, while creating memories of a lifetime! Hey guys! I'm an adventure photographer and specialize in adventure elopements, wedding and lifestyle portraits! My all time favorite thing to do in this life, is to travel and see as many amazing places as I can. So I mix my two favorite things to do in the world together and create some amazing memories and photos that last a lifetime!

Awarded Best of Zola
โ€œMindful Media Photography the right choice for our wedding photography and videography. Angela and her husband were an amazing team that worked wonderfully together. Their communication was quick, effective, and they made us feel comfortable the entire time. The quality of their work is truly beautiful. They have an experienced eye and captured all the best angles and shots. Our photos are stunning, with natural beautiful lighting. We couldn't be happier with our experience with Mindful Media Photography provided on our special day.โ€
Rachel M., a month ago
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As the Crowย Fliesย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

*cue movie announcer voice* In a world.... where there are billions of people. You are unique. You have a story and it's like no one else's. Enter character number 2: us We are your professional third wheels and we are here to tell your story. But not just the happy go lucky, awkward " cheese smile" kind... the true raw unfiltered emotion that is part of your life. This life is crazy, and we only have one. Live life to the fullest.

Awarded Best of Zola
โ€œSo we hired Lexi and Warren to take our photos in Colorado. I reached out to them to tell them I would be proposing during the shoot too. We worked out a plan and had it prepared perfectly. My fiancรฉ had no idea and it was absolutely perfect. The photos and engagement video were absolutely beautiful. I am so glad we chose As the Crow Flies, they are great at communicating and just amazing people. We plan on using them for our wedding too! I could not refer them enough, they are great!!โ€
Ryan and S., 4 years ago
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Rachel Reynolds Co. Photo +ย Videoย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Weโ€™re Rachel and Mark, a husband-and-wife team based in Pollock Pines, nestled between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. Together weโ€™ve captured over 200 weddings across Northern Californiaโ€”from the Sierra Nevada mountains to the Bay Area, Yosemite, and beyond. Our work blends candid photography with cinematic videography, creating memories that feel real, romantic, and timeless.

Awarded Best of Zola
โ€œWOW! They turned out absolutely stunning! Every single one captured a beautiful moment, including our goofy ones. We are blown away by the amount and depth of detail in each photo. The colors are incredible and the emotions are expressed so vividly! When we went through them, we can guarantee you that we felt the way we did that day all over again and we canโ€™t thank you enough for the immense amount of hard work you put into our event and this project. We are very happy and lucky we found such wonderful photographers. We canโ€™t wait until we can frame our favorites and share them with everyone! Thank you so much!โ€
Terryn P., 2 years ago
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Yosemiteโ€™s Golden Photography,ย LLCย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Offer

I specialize in portraits, weddings, elopements, and boudoir. I love the variety of photography that I offer as this builds up diverse experience and able to acclimate in all settings. In addition to my photography skills I have the flexibility to travel. I cater more towards our first responders in military. For any inquiries, please visit my website, yosemitesgoldenphotography dot com, since Zola requires us vendors to pay to have a conversation with potential clients.

Awarded Best of Zola
โ€œYG is a super dope photographer who will make you comfortable in your own skin during any session!โ€
Susan G., 4 years ago
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Dream Captureย Photosย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

We are William and Hannah Ingle, your husband and wife photography team at Dream Capture Photos to capture your wedding day! We aim to deliver photos that are dreamy, candid, and timeless. If we can capture that nostalgic moment you can look back on for all the days ahead, then we have done our job right! The emotions and beauty of your wedding day make it special, and we want to deliver that through our lens; for all the years to come. We understand how important your wedding day is to YOU, so we also know the importance of making it stress-free so you can soak it in. We make you feel comfortable so your photos turn into genuine moments.

โ€œIf you are looking for genuine warm amazing photos look no further! Hannah and Will are absolutely AMAZING! They did both our engagement photos and our big day. My husband can get uncomfortable in front of a camera and pictures can be hard to capture. Hannah and Will made us feel so comfortable and captured some of my favorite pictures of my husband. Throughout the entire process they had amazing communication, they were super organized and didnโ€™t let the weather affect their work either! I would choose them to photograph other important milestones over and over again.โ€
Sara A., a year ago
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Rondoneย Photographyย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Rondone Photography is a heartfelt, full-service studio led by Valerie Rondone, a Northern California wedding and portrait photographer known for her warm, natural, and story-driven style. With a background as a radiographer and a full-time mother, Valerie brings a unique blend of compassion, professionalism, and artistic intuition to every session. She specializes in capturing authentic moments that reflect genuine connection, whether documenting a wedding day, celebrating new life with maternity or newborn portraits, or creating meaningful family images that will be cherished for years.

โ€œValerie Rondone photographed my son's wedding and is a dream to work with. I love that she made the opportunity to do an engagement shoot before the wedding, so she could get to know the couple first. The day of the wedding, on location in San Francisco, ran like clockwork because she is so organized. I recommended her to my best friend for her daughter's wedding in Santa Cruz and Valerie's photos tell a beautiful story of the day. They were amazing! She is easy to work with, comes with tons of ideas, listens to exactly what you want, and delivers beautifully. She captured so many wonderful shots that I didn't even know I wanted. Rondone Photography offers many options to choose from: engagement photos, digital images, prints and enlargement, and gorgeous wedding albums. She will capture the beauty of your special day.โ€
Monique F., 7 days ago
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Little Greenย Eyesย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,450
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

If youโ€™ve landed here, my guess is you want the perfect balance. Someone who will give you direction during your coupleโ€™s portraits, while avoiding making you feel like youโ€™re on the MET gala red carpet during your ceremony. Iโ€™m here to help you feel at ease, to make jokes, to reassure you everything and nothing matters all in the same breath. I take years of stealthy concert photography skills and apply that to documenting the candid familial embrace. The wild shirtless last dance of the evening. The moment when you two look at each other after all the speeches are done, and you realize how wonderful it is to be showered with so much love.

โ€œโ€œI could not have chosen a better photographer for my album cover art. Not only do I have a collection of exquisite and totally unique photos, after working with Jessie I also see myself in a brand new light. I feel more confident, more graceful, and frankly more badass. When I was designing my album cover art, I wanted something dreamy, but not cheesy or cliche. When I saw Jessieโ€™s underwater photography I knew immediately that this was the right match. If anyone could capture the feel I was going for, it was her. I loved everything about working with herโ€”it felt like playing around. I am not a model, or much of a water person, but together we figured out how to move my body, how to push my hair around, how to use the fabric underwater, how to relax my face. All I really needed was one good picture, but I ended up with so many stunning, magical photographs, unlike anything else out there. It was beyond anything I had imagined. What an incredibly special experience. I am so grateful that I was able to work with Jessie. People compliment my album cover all the time, but more importantly, itโ€™s actually the cover I always dreamed of."โ€
Aviva, 8 months ago
Caitlin Raeย Photographyย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Hello! I am Caitlin and I am passionate about working with amazing couples, and documenting their big day. I am located in beautiful Truckee, CA but I love traveling to surrounding areas and destination weddings to service my couples worldwide!

โ€œCaitlin Rae Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the beginning, Caitlin was a responsive, great communicator and very easy going, which put us at ease throughout the entire process. Her work is simply beautiful, elegant and detailed, capturing all the special moments of our day perfectly. Caitlin really focused on finding the best lighting and poses to showcase our love, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She was also wonderful with our daughters and young nieces and nephews, and was incredibly flexible when our timeline got a bit off schedule. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer to document our wedding, and we are thrilled with the stunning photos that will allow us to relive our special day for years to come.โ€
Aneesia L., 3 months ago
J.O.ย Photographyย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

At J.O. Photography, we love what we do. We also love getting to know you as a couple and telling your story in a creative, journalistic style. If you are looking for a dynamic duo who are passionate about what they do and truly care about the couples they work with, you've come to the right place! Give us a ring (cheesy wedding pun intended) we'd love to talk with you!

โ€œJ.O. Was nothing but professional the entire time both at our engagement shoot and at our wedding. Cannot recommend them enough. They were always quick to respond to any and all communication and researched both locations prior to. Extremely personable, fun, professional, hardworking and friendly. Received many compliments from wedding guests about their work.โ€
Alicia P., a year ago
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Kirstin Bimsonย Photographyย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,099
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Based in Davis, CA with 10+ years of photography experience, 100 weddings photographed, I aim not only to create beautiful images, but to capture the heart and soul of my subjects - all while creating the most fun and relaxed environment possible! In addition to my standard packages, I offer custom packages, seasonal discounts, and wedding photography and planning advice born of my years of experience. Check my website for the latest and samples of prior work. Interested in working together? Contact me directly through my website for the fastest reply. I look forward to working with you!

โ€œKirsten is a consummate professional and handled the chaos of my wedding day with her steady manner. She is very responsive and accommodating. Her communication is great and in particular she was equipped to deal with a multicultural wedding where half the guests and family didn't speak English! The pictures are gorgeous and the whole experience with Kirsten from initial contact to the final (beautiful) result went smoothly!โ€
Cassandra, a year ago
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Aimiย Photographyย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Capturing joyful moments in an easeful way. For 11 years now, I've grown a family alongside my business. Now with a husband and two kids in tow, I've gained a deeper appreciation for the small and fleeting moments in life and I find so much in joy in being able to capture some of it for my clients.

โ€œAimi is so talented with a camera. She created a story of our day through her photos- weaving in portraits with unbelievable candids. She captured our love so well and went above and beyond to include stills of the location, small details of the wedding, and our guests. She took goregous portraits of families in attendance, which was such a delight to share with them. Every guest kept staying how incredible our photos were. She also captured film photography as well. She was worth EVERY PENNY. I cannot recommend her enough.โ€
Anne G., 5 months ago
Kathryn Whiteย Photographyย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,600
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

I'm fun-loving, expressive, adventurous, open-minded, optimistic & curious. I believe it's important to continuously strive to grow & learn. I'm a mom of two incredible kids, and wife to an amazing Marine Veteran and glass artist. We live in Nevada City and love that we're connected to a creative community & surrounded by nature. I fell into photography after becoming a young mom and LOVE shooting weddings because it allows me see the beautiful depths of the human experience... I'm able to capture everything from raw emotion to beautiful surroundings to little details that help tell the overall story. I'm lucky to love my job!

โ€œKatie has such talent and makes you feel comfortable and beautiful! Sheโ€™s professional yet so down to earth and I completely trust her. Her quality of work is beyond expectations and sheโ€™s simply a gem of a person!โ€
Andrea B., 3 years ago
Shinesย Photographyย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Hi there!! I'm Steph! And I am SO psyched to meet you!! I love connecting with my clients - creating a lasting friendship that goes beyond the session! Shines is based in Truckee, California but frequents Washington, Tennessee & Kentucky for sessions every few months! We travel the world photographing your moments!

โ€œSteph is amazing! We were looking for someone who had a great eye for capturing both the intimacy between the couple and the natural beauty around them. We chose to work with Shines for both our engagement photo shoot and on wedding day and we could not have been happier. It felt like we had been friends forever and we had total trust in her to capture our special moments. Sheโ€™s easygoing yet efficient (we had large wedding parties and were able to finish all the shots before the wedding so we could enjoy the party without getting pulled away), super professional, and will do anything for you to get the perfect shot (including climbing and standing at awkward angles on uneven rocksโ€ฆ she really is incredible). If you have the chance to work with her, DO IT! You wonโ€™t regret it.โ€
Emma K., 3 years ago
Emma Lynneย Photographyย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

To me, photography is aย mediumย that requires time, humility, thought, and trust. It is an art that lasts beyond yesterday, today and tomorrow.ย It captures moments of transition and development;ย and encourages light and vulnerability.ย It finds the light even where darkness may dwell. It shows order to chaos. And it celebrates courage, confidence and natural beauty. All that to say the heart behind my imagesย areย found where growth and humility meet and form something beautifully authentic. My desire is to capture that and make it last.

โ€œLOVE LOVE LOVE our gallery! The best, sweetest, most lovely memories from our wedding. Emma was like having your closest friend there photographing the best part of the day. She got the big stuff but also gave us some beautiful shots of family and friends. I love looking through our album. It brings a big old smile to my face every time! She's incredible! Her work is full of love and joy. 10/10!โ€
Louisa, 5 years ago
Dirt, Pearls, and Curlsย Photographyย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Hi! My names Marissa, and I have one of the coolest jobs around - hanging out with people on their wedding day! I love iced coffee and Jamie Fraser and spend my spare time reading or hanging out with my horse!

โ€œWe had the best experience working with Marissa for our wedding! For one, she has an amazing personality - she is fun and lighthearted, so easygoing, AND also very responsible and on top of things (which I so appreciate)! For two, we had the unfortunate timing with COVID of having to postpone our wedding and our engagement shoot, and she made it super easy. She helped me many times in the planning process, from walking through the timeline, to picking out my bridesmaid dress color. Day of, she contributed so well to the fun vibe of the day, kept us on time and therefore not stressing out, and captured some AMAZING photos of us! She also captured so many awesome candids during our day, that looking back you can really see and remember how people felt, what the vibe of the day was, and the funny things that happened too (like when my friend spilled white wine on my dress and Marissa came to the rescue with napkins;)) Thank you so much Marissa!โ€
Marla + A., 3 years ago
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Epic Loveย Storiesย 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

We are fun loving - sun chasing, wedding photographers! Based in Sacramento California, with a camera in one hand and a passport in the other, ready and willing to join you in your pursuit of the perfect sunset. Our mission is to provide you with a relax, fun and beautiful photos on your wedding day.

โ€œNhat is easy to work with, he always gets along with the family and makes everyone laugh. He puts so much effort into making sure he provides the best work for the couple while letting them enjoy their day. His focus is on providing originality while capturing emotions. The results always speak for themselves!โ€
Medeya, 8 months ago
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Zoartย Photographyย 
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

Zoart Photography is a Sacramento/Bay Area-based wedding and event studio that also specializes in Indian weddings. I strive to tell a story with every image, digging deep to capture personality and flare. I'm creative, resourceful, artistic, and very adaptable to style. Likewise, I blend close-up and expressive imagery with wide-angle storytelling, adding lots of details in between! My photography is intimate and classic, candid and contemporary, adjusting to your character and style!

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Eivan's Photo &ย Videoย 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,149
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.

Awarded Best of Zola
โ€œEivan's made our wedding day wonderful! Alexander Schmidt was our photographer, and our videographer was Noah. We got our pictures back sooner than expected, and they suited the exact style we had hoped for. Communication was great, photos were easy to access, and we were allowed free download for so many pictures! One family portrait had one person not looking, otherwise people were smiling and looking in everything. Many people commented on their professionalism as well as their kindness at the wedding. Thanks, Eivan's!โ€
Alyssa P., a year ago
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George Street Photo andย Videoย 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,295
  • Serves South Lake Tahoe, CA
  • Offer

George Street Photo and Video has one story to tell: Yours. With over twenty years of experience, our award-winning team has been lucky to capture thousands of weddings for our couples across the United States. Specializing in both wedding photography and videography, we offer affordable and customizable packages starting at $1295 that are designed to suit your unique vision and budget. We even offer a fun style test to help us match you with a photographer that aligns with the vibe of your day.

Awarded Best of Zola
โ€œMy husband and I couldnโ€™t be happier with the incredible service we received from George Street Photo & Video. From the very first phone call, their team made us feel supported and confident. As a first-time client booking photography and videography, I had a lot of questionsโ€”and the representative was not only patient and professional but genuinely enthusiastic about helping us understand every detail. We chose the 8-hour package with both a photographer and videographer, and it was worth every moment. As our wedding day approached, George Street stayed in touch, offering thoughtful reminders and tips to help us make the most of our photo and video sessions. Their planning website was a game-changerโ€”it allowed us to map out the timeline, locations, and key people for each shot, ensuring everything ran smoothly. One of the best parts was getting to choose our photographer, Paola. She was an absolute gemโ€”warm, attentive, and effortlessly engaging with our guests. Her ability to speak Spanish was a huge plus, allowing her to connect with our family in a way that made everyone feel included and comfortable. Even now, our loved ones still talk about how wonderful she was. While we didnโ€™t get to choose our videographer, Ryan turned out to be a quiet genius. Though more reserved, he had an incredible eye for capturing the most meaningful moments. His work speaks volumes, and weโ€™re so grateful for the beautiful footage he created. The package also included a stunning 50-page printed photo book and full access to download all our photos and video. Both Paola and Ryan arrived on time and reached out beforehand to confirm our preferences, which gave us peace of mind and made us feel truly cared for. Sharing our wedding memories with family and friends has been such a joy, and we owe that to the talent and dedication of the George Street team. They didnโ€™t just document our dayโ€”they helped us relive it, beautifully.โ€
Liz, 22 days ago

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