Michael Stephens Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $3,495

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,999

Packages

Prices start at $1,999

Offer from vendor

Now booking 2026 & 2027 Central Coast weddings

Natural wedding photos, calm guidance, and 550+ weddings of experience. Collections start at $3,495. Share your date and venue to check availability in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Santa Barbara.

About Michael Stephens Photography

Michael Stephens

Owner, Photographer

Hi, I’m Mike. I photograph weddings in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara and throughout the Central Coast. I love real laughter, close connections and portraits that feel like you. After more than 550 weddings, I bring a calm presence and easy direction so you can feel comfortable and enjoy your day.

I know when a little guidance helps and when to let a moment happen. My approach brings together candid emotion and relaxed portraits, with attention to the people and places that make your wedding yours. You can count on experience without feeling like you have to perform for the camera.

Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Drone photography
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Same-day edits
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Deliverables

  • Digital files
  • Digital rights
  • Online gallery
  • Photo box
  • Printed enlargements
  • Same/next-day sneak-peek images
  • Slideshow

Michael Stephens Photography packages

Full Wedding Photography

6 hours

Peak pricing $3,495

Off-peak pricing $3,495

Description

Wedding collections begin with six hours of coverage, one photographer, and a complete high-resolution online gallery. I’ll help you feel at ease for portraits while capturing the real moments around you. Need more time, an engagement session, or coverage across several locations? Send me your date, venue, and plans, and I’ll recommend the coverage that fits your celebration.

What’s included
  • 6 hours of wedding day coverage
  • One photographer
  • Complete high-resolution online gallery

Elopement Photography

Peak pricing $1,999

Off-peak pricing $1,999

Description

Intimate wedding photography for just the two of you or a small group of your closest people. Elopement sessions start at $1,999, with coverage tailored to your plans. Available throughout California and worldwide. Let’s plan an adventure and create photos that feel natural, personal, and unforgettable. Contact me with your date and location for coverage options and a personalized quote.

Reviews

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  • CR

    Catherine R.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Feb 10, 2026

    Picture Perfect

    Michael did a stellar job documenting our big day! He was unobtrusive during the ceremony, super creative with the bridal party shoot, and very effective at capturing key moments during our crowded and chaotic reception. The pictures came out beautifully, and several of our guests remarked at how personable and charming he was. He even stepped in to help keep us organized and on schedule during the reception. We feel so fortunate to have found a photographer who meshed so well with us and our families. Thank you Michael! -Ryan and Catherine

  • LA

    Lauren and A.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jan 5, 2021

    Phenomenal Photographer

    We are so very glad that we found Michael to do our wedding and engagement photos! He came on recommendation from a great videographer in the area. From the minute we booked with him we got exceptional service and quality product. He made us feel very much at ease in doing our engagement photos. He knew where the best locations were and how to tell us to pose (or not pose). On the day of our wedding he took control of the kinds of photos he knew we wanted. The photos came back in a very timely manner and were outstanding. Our friends often comment on how beautifully done they are. He was so good that we continue to book him every single time we need photos taken. The walls in our house are covered in Michael's photos and they are absolutely gorgeous.

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Natural, candid, and timeless, with relaxed direction when it helps. I’ll guide you through portraits so you don’t have to wonder what to do, then give you space to enjoy the people around you. I want your photographs to show both what your wedding looked like and how it felt to be there.
Wedding collections start at $3,495 for six hours of coverage with one photographer and a complete high-resolution gallery. If you need more time, an engagement session, or coverage across several locations, tell me about your plans. I’ll recommend options for your celebration and share the details before you book.
I’m based on California’s Central Coast and photograph weddings in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Santa Barbara, and throughout the region. I’m also available for elopements throughout California and worldwide. Tell me your venue or destination so we can discuss coverage and any travel details for your plans.
Yes. Engagement sessions start at $599 and are a relaxed way for us to get to know each other before the wedding. Sessions are available throughout San Luis Obispo County and the Central Coast, including beaches, vineyards, downtown locations, and open landscapes.
Absolutely. Elopement sessions start at $1,999 and are designed for just the two of you or a small group of close guests. Coverage is typically shorter than a full wedding day and can be tailored to your plans. I’m available throughout California and worldwide. Share your date, location, and vision so we can plan something personal and memorable.

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