Wade Mortenson Photography

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $3,400

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $849

Packages

Prices start at $499

About Wade Mortenson Photography

Wade Mortenson

Photographer

Wade Mortenson Photography offers engagement, couples, and wedding sessions in San Diego, specializing in golden-hour sessions at the area's beaches. Wade shoots in a lighter-and-brighter style, working on location — he has no studio — so every session takes advantage of natural light and the coast. His signature offering is the Golden Hour Engagement session, and he brings that same relaxed, natural approach to weddings, from the first look to golden hour. Sessions feel like you — unposed, warm, and full of the coast at its best.

Golden-hour light, San Diego beaches, and a lighter-and-brighter look: Wade's sessions are relaxed and on-location, built around the coast at the time of day it looks its best. Whether it is an engagement session or a wedding day, every session is planned around you as a couple, not a rigid timeline. You get natural, bright images from a photographer who knows these beaches and this light.

Services

Services

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

Photo formats

  • Digital

Wade Mortenson Photography packages

Engagement Session

1 hours

Peak pricing $499-749

Description

$499 — 25 edited photos; $599 — 50 edited photos + $100 Wall Art Credit; $749 — full gallery (75+ edited photos) + $200 Wall Art Credit; 1 hour, up to 6 people, $25 per extra person.

What’s included
  • Golden-hour beach session
  • On-location
  • Lighter-and-brighter editing
  • Private gallery

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

48 reviews

  • KK

    Kathleen K.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 4

    Excellent Experience!

    Wade is an excellent photographer and very creative, friendly, communicative and patient. I had a great photo shoot with him and highly recommend him!

    Wade Mortenson•Nov 5, 2026

    Thank you so much, Kathleen! It was a joy working with you, and I'm so glad you loved the photos. Thank you for the kind words and the recommendation — it truly means a lot. With Gratitude, Wade

  • ES

    Elaine Smialek

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Nov 1

    Wade was fun and easy to work with during the photo shoot at Swami's Beach. I loved how the photos turned out! Highly recommend!

  • KH

    Katherine Hobday

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Nov 1

    Such a great experience! He was positive and helpful throughout the entire process, making sure our hair was in place and suggesting lots of different poses and options. The perfect way to capture memories with our best friends!

    Wade Mortenson Photography•Nov 2, 2026

    Thank you so much, Katherine! I'm so glad the session felt positive and helpful, and that the poses worked for you all. Capturing memories with your best friends at Swami's was a joy — thank you for booking with me! — Wade

  • LD

    Lili davis

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Nov 1

    Had a great easy photo shoot! Kind and communicative. Next time I need photos I know who to ask :-)

    Wade Mortenson Photography•Nov 2, 2026

    Thank you so much, Lili! I'm so glad the shoot felt easy and the communication was clear throughout. I appreciate the kind words, and I'd love to work with you again next time you need photos! — Wade

  • SL

    Sevanna Lopez

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Nov 1

    Excellent work! Wade was very positive and thoughtful in listening to our suggestions. He was patient and experienced in how he handled our photos! So glad we booked with Wade!

    Wade Mortenson Photography•Nov 2, 2026

    Thank you so much, Sevanna! I'm so glad you felt heard — your suggestions made the session better, and I'm grateful you booked with me. Thank you for trusting me with your photos! — Wade

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