Classic Wedding Photographers in El Cajon, CA

Classic Wedding Photographers in El Cajon, CA

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Chasing Joy Photography 

5.0

El Cajon, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800

Hi Gorgeous, I'm Steph! I am a portrait photographer based in San Diego, CA. I'm passionate about what I do and love capturing genuine, candid moments between loved ones. I'm here to capture the joy, laughter, emotion, and beauty on your wedding day from start to finish. I love it when my clients tell me how relaxed and comfortable they felt with me as their photographer. My clients become my family and that's the relationship I strive to make with everyone who trusts me to capture their wedding day.

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I have worked with Stephanie quite a bit and she never ceases to amaze me, the moments she captures, the great angles she gets and what an enjoyable experience she makes being photographed. With her lighthearted and kind nature she makes getting photographed really easy, fun and simple and gets tons of good shots! I love her editing style and artistic eye. I will definitely be recommending her to everyone!
Andrew Reeder, a year ago
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Terracotta Wedding Photography 

5.0

El Cajon, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $800

Hi there! We are Terra Cotta Multimedia LLC, a collaborative venture led by Leslie and Charles Jiang, committed to bringing multimedia enchantment to life in the San Diego and East County Community! Let us be a part of your story, capturing the essence of your cherished moments. Your dreams inspire us, and we guarantee a response within 24 hours, eager to collaborate on your vision, accommodating your schedule and budget with care.

My fiancé and I are so grateful for choosing Charles as our photographer. His professionalism and responsiveness are amazing. He was willing to answer all of our questions in a quick manner and reschedule our shoot due to weather conditions. Charles also made us feel very comfortable. His quality of work is phenomenal!
Elizabeth H., 5 months ago
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Katherine Beth Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,589
  • Serves El Cajon, 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!

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There are no words to describe how amazing Katherine is. From the moment we reached out to her, our experience was nothing but a dream! She is the most kind, creative and bubbly personality. She can make any grumpy child smile in photos and can take the most awkward people (like myself) and make them look comfortable and natural in photos! From our engagement photos to our wedding photos, we wanted someone who could capture the natural beauty of the settings but also our unique personalities and she NAILED it. When you work with Katherine you not only gain a friend but also someone who genuinely cares about capturing that special moment in your life. Apart from being so sweet, she is also incredibly professional, organized, and prepared. I simply can't describe how glad I am that we found her. We hope to have Katherine help capture every major milestone in our lives from here on out!
Molly F., a year ago
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Kristen Vincent Photography 

4.9

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,995
  • Serves El Cajon, 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.

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We are more than grateful for Kristen and the memories she captured for us on our special day. All of our family and wedding party enjoyed working with her! She was easy and fun to work with, was able to get all the pictures we were hoping for (and more!), and edited everything beautifully. We have several of her pictures enlarged and hanging in our home from our wedding day, and they truly bring us so much joy. I love her style and eye for detail. We would choose Kristen again in a heartbeat!
Jennifer, 2 years ago
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True Photography & Video 

4.3

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves El Cajon, CA

I represent San Diego's top wedding photographers. I have sought out award winning talent that is technically savvy, creative, and very personable. Talent , experience, a great positive energy, and capturing a wide range of emotions, poses and backgrounds, are just a few of ingredients that goes into being successful for our clients . Each photographer has photographed professionally at least 5 years. We seek out couples who put photography at the highest level of importance for their wedding day, and hope to get the opportunity to chat with you soon :)

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The photos taken by Erin were great. The beginning process was really easy, but somehow the communication didn't connect to the actual photographer. We had a few miscommunications, but they quickly resolved the matter. The video came back not to the satisfaction of the client, so we pushed the video back to be reviewed and reworked. The quality hands down was excellent. I would certainly recommend them and work with them again.
Rubina Herrera, 2 months ago
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Morgan McCanne Photo 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves El Cajon, CA

I’m a small town girl living in the big city of San Diego. You know the saying, “Home is where the heart is?” For me it has two meanings. If home is a physical place, mine is the magical little town where I was born – Ojai, California. It is a place where people can breathe deep and feel the wholeness of their lives. It's a magical little valley of peace happiness. If home is truly where the heart is, then mine is my family. In 2016, I married my best friend and the father of our beautiful son and daughter. We are a squad of awesomeness and those three hold my heart in the palm of their hands.

Morgan is absolutely incredible! I knew she was the photographer I wanted to work with years before I even got engaged and I was so thrilled when she agreed to work with me. She is warm, talented, professional, and also makes you feel so comfortable. I am in love with our photos and wish we could do the day all over again so that I can be immersed in Morgan's positive energy.
Jackie + A., 4 years ago
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Sherr Weddings 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves El Cajon, CA

We are Hayes and Bree, your San Diego wedding photo and video duo! In 2020, we met online, but were stunned that both of us had been capturing weddings through photography and videography separately for years! After getting married, we combined our businesses to create one where we not only get to continue doing what we love, but get to do it together. Whether it's a local wedding in San Diego or traveling to gorgeous spots like the European countryside, we would love for you to come along for the journey!

Bree is absolutely the sweetest woman ever and an incredibly talented photographer! It’s hard for me to know where to start! I was looking for a light and airy, timeless photography style and Bree totally emulates that! From the beginning, Bree was so accommodating and helpful. She sent over a welcome packet with tips to make your shoot look the best possible including outfit suggestions. She also provided resources about wedding planning and vendor selection! She truly goes above and beyond to make wedding planning and your wedding day flawless! We had our first shoot with her for our engagement session in winter 2019 in Kent, OH! I was excited to be in front of the camera but my fiance (now hubs) was not as excited (tip: ALWAYS do an engagement shoot for this reason.) After about the first 20 minutes into the shoot my fiance loosened up and began feeling more and more comfortable and I credit that all to Bree. She makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera and her cueing is perfection. She turned around our engagement photos in a timely manner and they were BEAUTIFUL. Leading up to the wedding Bree was more than a photographer! She helped listen to some of my wedding stresses and give some advice, especially with COVID happening halfway through my wedding planning. She was flexible with all the changing situations and always reassured us that she would do everything in her power to make our wedding day perfect and she delivered! After filling out my pre-wedding shot list packet about a couple weeks before the wedding, Bree and her assistant arrived on time and ready to go! They were very organized and knew exactly how to take charge of the group. She flawlessly wrangled my hubs and his groomsmen for photos, directed ALL of my family quickly through family formal photos, and captured every important moment of our evening. Even my bridesmaids were saying how sweet she was for days after my wedding! Bree was amazing and sent over a few sneak peek photos in a couple days and they are GORGEOUS! It makes us so beyond excited to get all of our photos back. My husband and I 110% recommend Bree as your weddings/engagement/senior portrait/family photos or anything-you’d-ever-need photographer! I hope to have another reason to work with her in the future!
Samantha & M., 4 years ago
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Photography by Robyn Disher 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves El Cajon, CA

My name is Robyn, I am a 31 year old living and thriving in lovely San Diego with my husband Brian. love capturing people in their most authentic, energetic, confident, and romantic moments. I believe that every person is different so why should every photo look the same! We want to take your visions and creativity and make them a reality. I understand how stressful it is to find a photographer for your needs and within your price range. We are here to ease that stress and make sure all your needs are exceeded. I am looking forward to working with you! Please feel free to reach out anytime with questions

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Robyn was amazing and flexible with day of changes. She was great at communicating with us throughout the entire time and we are very grateful for all of her work. Also just love her as a person and she was so sweet, everyone loved her!
Samantha P., 3 months ago
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Ella Truelove Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves El Cajon, CA

Inspiration for my photography is rooted in my passion for nature, sunshine and capturing special moments in people’s lives. I focus on events such as weddings, engagements, proposals, portraits, and family sessions. I’ve been fortunate to call San Diego home and thankful I get to work with some wonderful clients, vendors and venues around Southern California. I’m excited to hear from you and create some beautiful images together!

We truly could not have asked for a better wedding and engagement photographer than Ella! She is so warm and friendly, which made us immediately feel comfortable and at our best. I was worried that I would feel awkward or my smile would be forced, but Ella totally put us at ease, encouraged us, and reassured us that our photos were beautiful. She is very open and excited about the client’s ideas and will give you several options while making professional recommendations, which was so helpful to us. During our wedding, she managed to remember all the specific details and requests we gave her, make everyone feel comfortable, get a huge variety of shots, and let us enjoy our day without being pushy or intrusive (like we have seen at other weddings). She has an amazing eye for lighting, composition and how to position people in a way that will look natural in the photo. We got married almost two years ago and we still have frequent conversations with our guests about how great of a job Ella did. We highly recommend her anytime you need a photographer!
Anya B., 16 days ago
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John Schnack Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,995
  • Serves El Cajon, CA

Even under normal circumstances, planning a wedding can be a challenge. But in our current environment, it can be downright overwhelming! That’s why it’s important to choose a wedding photographer who can not only capture moments you’ll remember forever, but one who can also help you navigate the uncertainty you may be feeling. I want to be your trusted partner in this process. Whether you’re pivoting to an elopement or smaller ceremony, or if you’re forging ahead with a larger celebration, you’ll receive the same white-glove service that is a lynchpin of John Schnack Photography. We’re all in this together, and I’m here to help you!

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John is second to none.. His attention to detail is like nothing we have ever experienced. We did not have to worry or think about a thing with John. I am so grateful to have had him at our intimate family wedding, he feels like part of the family and made us so comfortable while capturing our most intimate moments. I have used John for so many engagements over the years and look forward to many more. His professionalism and artistry simply cannot be matched.
Lisa and N., 4 years ago
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Ryan Wolf Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,475
  • Serves El Cajon, CA

Hello, my name is Ryan Wolf, and I'm here to provide you with exceptional photography services tailored to your specific needs! With over six years of experience in the field, I have had the privilege of working across various domains. From collaborating with marketing and advertising companies to capturing unforgettable moments at weddings, graduating seniors, couple shoots, engagements, and even headshots, my diverse portfolio reflects my versatility and passion for photography

We recently had the pleasure of working with Ryan for our wedding, and we couldn't be happier with the experience and the results. From start to finish, Ryan was professional, attentive, and incredibly talented. On the day of the wedding, he was punctual and seamlessly blended into the event, capturing every special moment without ever feeling intrusive. Ryan has a keen eye for detail and a unique ability to capture the emotions and essence of the day. The final photos were absolutely stunning and beautifully edited. Each picture tells a story, and we will treasure these memories forever. We received countless compliments from friends and family about how gorgeous the photos turned out. We highly recommend Ryan to anyone in need of a skilled and passionate photographer. Thank you, Ryan, for making our wedding day so memorable with your amazing work!
Monique L., 4 months ago
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Katie Wall Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves El Cajon, CA

I am a wedding and lifestyle photographer specializing in natural, warm, true-to-life photography. My business isn't just about photos, it's about people. It's not about transactions, it's about relationships. And it's not about one day, it's about a lifetime. At my core, I believe no moment is too mundane to capture, no day too average to celebrate. Hiring a photographer is an investment for you, sure, but it is also a gift to the generations that follow. Photographs are heirlooms, memories, and your visual legacy. I can't wait to connect with you and tell your story.

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Katie Absolutely crushes it as a person and a photographer. Pictures were amazing and she made my wife and I feel right at home. Highly recommend
Colby, a year ago
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Cate Batchelor Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves El Cajon, CA

Fueled by equal parts caffeine and passion, I spend my days capturing images that make you stop, smile and wish that time would slow down. Your story, your love, is beautiful and I can't wait to capture it in photographs you will treasure for years to come. I believe in real moments and heartfelt conversations on the back patio. In the kinds of images that remind you of the joy that can be found in the simplest of moments together.

Cate has been a longtime event photographer for me, and I trust her implicitly with my events. We have a wonderful working relationship and I never worry whether my client's vision or my designs for them will be well represented, and they are flawlessly done. My business would not be as successful as it is if I didn't have her to document what I do and what I can offer to my clients. What I love in particular is her talent for documenting finer details, things that are often overlooked in the larger event scale. I truly appreciate all of her work and can't imagine not having her on my go-to list of product and client services.
Abby, 4 years ago
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Nicole Reyes Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves El Cajon, CA

As each year passes I am more and more convinced that LOVE is truly all that really matters. Family, friends, and fur-babies all need to be given our hearts. That is how we look at our business as well. Our goal is to make you feel at home, to be as comfortable as possible, and to enjoy every moment of your photographic experience with us. Our goal is to create beautiful, joy-filled, authentic, and timeless images you will enjoy for a lifetime.

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Nicole is an amazing photographer. She has great energy, is easy to be around, and reliable. Her love for Jesus flows through her work and how she treats her clients. She's a hard worker and does her best to make the experience great. She sent us a few previews the night of the wedding, and the full gallery came 3 weeks after our wedding, which was such a blessing to not have to wait too long. I highly recommend Nicole!
Austin & C., 2 years ago
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Alyssa DeGraff Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves El Cajon, CA

I'm thrilled you're here and planning one of the biggest days of your lives! I've had the privilege of capturing weddings at some of the most beautiful venues San Diego has to offer. Whether you're planning your big day at a beach resort, a winery, or even the zoo, you can count on me to capture both stunning portraits and raw candid moments of you and your loved ones on your wedding day. My style uses natural light and vivid colors, while keeping skin tones rich and true to life. I also love to emphasize storytelling with a few black and whites for an overall feel that is magically timeless yet still modern.

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I don’t even know where to begin to start singing Alyssa’s praises other than to say, hire her immediately if not sooner! My partner and I got married at Stone Brewing Liberty Station in May 2023, and Alyssa captured the day (and more) so beautifully and in a way that truly captured us. We looked through a lot of photographers recommended by our venue and others, and none of their work really stood out to us until we saw Alyssa’s photos. Her photography is truly stunning and exudes warmth and depth. We wanted someone who could capture us, not make things feel overly forced, and emphasize candid moments. Alyssa did that and more. From the moment we reached out to her to the end of the evening at our wedding, she was a true gem to work with. We even ended up doing an engagement session with her, as it was part of her package, and an opportunity to meet. She took time to get to know us, helped make sure we felt comfortable, thought through timelines with our other vendors, made wonderful suggestions that helped make the photos (and day) even more memorable, and truly was all around such a joy to work with. Lastly, multiple friends and family members came up to us throughout our wedding and said how they could truly feel so much love and warmth in the air. Alyssa’s photos captured that feeling for a lifetime.
Kelly, a year ago
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Erin Wiese Photo 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves El Cajon, CA

I’m Erin Wiese, a Southern California/Texas based photographer who’s obsessed with storytelling for the wildly in love and the adventurous at heart. Photography has been my means of expression since the age of sixteen when I received my first camera. Most days you can find me taking pictures of humans in love, going on walks during golden hour, exploring new places, listening to true crime podcasts, and petting alllllll the dogs. I'm here to make you feel loved, seen, laugh + have a good freaking time. I can’t wait to meet you and hear your story!

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We absolutely loved working with Erin! We was responsive and on top of things from the beginning. She had such a great attitude and energy, which really eased a lot of our uncomfortable-ness of being in front of a camera. For our engagement photos, she spent a lot of time scouting out the best locations at our venue to ensure we got some really beautiful photos. Which of course we did! For the wedding, she made sure to get every single specific photo I told her was important to me. Even ones I had forgotten about in the moment. I was truly grateful for how patient she was the day of and how organized she was. We’ve only gotten our sneak peek photos but so far but they are incredible! She is so talented and has such a beautiful eye for photography! Book Erin!
Shalamar T., 2 years ago
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Melissa Mcclure Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves El Cajon, CA

I'm a caretaker by nature. (Enneagram fan? I'm a 2w3) I love to laugh and am often told I have a calming presence. My friends tell me I have a huge heart and am a good listener. Except my husband says I am a horrible listener but I think that's just to him! I love cats, craft beer, burlesque and radical self care!

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I'm going to break this down as simply as possible...... Melissa is a dream come true. She is everything you could ask for in a photographer and SO MUCH MORE. She's professional, kind,an excellent communicator, and has the best creative eye. But that's not all that makes Melissa great; she has the ability to make you feel comfortable. My husband is a shy, introverted kind of dude - the kind who'd rather do household chores than pose in front of a camera and smile - and Melissa has this nature about her that made him feel relaxed and at ease to catch our best moments. All of that is just touching a little bit on the SKILL Melissa has. Besides her exceptional talent, she is a joy to be around, Melissa brightens a room! You can't help but feel like your best self around her... it makes for some really wonderful digital lifetime memories. Can't say enough about what a treasure Melissa is. 10 out of 5 stars, easy.
Melodee Pearson, 4 years ago
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Otto Kelly Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,850
  • Serves El Cajon, CA

Hi & Welcome to Otto Kelly Photography. My name is Susan and I am the Lead Photographer. Otto Kelly Photography is also a wife & husband team when hiring both Photo + Video. We are San Diego based and have been capturing weddings since 2016. We love traveling throughout Southern California and get the opportunity to capture so many amazing couples every year.

Susan was amazing to work with for our wedding! She was always quick to respond to questions I had leading up to our wedding and on the big day she was so calming and gave great direction. Susan’s photos turned out sooo beautifully!! Everyone keeps telling me how amazing they are and my husband and I agree 100%. I can’t say enough great things about her and will recommend her to anyone I know who needs photos. Extra bonus, her husband did our video and was also amazing! What a great combo!
Jennifer & G., a year ago
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Paige Hill Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves El Cajon, CA

Hello There! I'm Paige, San Diego Wedding Photographer, Adventure Enthusiast, and Your NEW BEST FRIEND! I am happily married to my Best Friend, Jeff, together we live in Sunny San Diego, California and we rescued the sweetest Pup you will ever see (We might be slightly biased!). We love to travel, camp, hike, and explore together. Does going to Disneyland count as traveling (When you have annual passes)?! In my spare time, I enjoy being cuddled up under a blanket, with a cup of tea, and a good book

Being amazing at your job is something everyone hopes for. Paige exceeds those expectations daily! Paige goes above and beyond what is expected for a photographer. She was and is so much more than the woman who took our photos on not only our wedding day but also our engagement pictures as well. Her work is absolutely flawless and she will do anything and everything to make sure your day is spotless! We have almost been married for a year now and I still am in shock as to how beautiful our photos are. Paige is the epitome of professional, she made sure we knew exactly what we were getting into from the very start, she talked us through everything and made sure we were absolutely comfortable with everything. I could sit here and write novels about how much I love her and the work she does but, Bottom line is hire Paige Hill for any photography need. You will NEVER regret your decision!
Samantha H., 4 years ago
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Inspired Visuals Media 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves El Cajon, CA

I've always been a creative junkie and appreciated the fine arts since I was a little girl. I knew I wanted to do something creative as my career, and against all odds of "old school, you should be a nurse" Filipino parents, I achieved it. I've been a graphic designer for 14 years and after being sorely disappointed in my own wedding photographs I decided to learn photography.

We love Ronalyn! She is always sure to capture a variety of great moments with her different cameras. The B&W prints she selects show her eye for artistry. 3 sessions later (Engagement, Wedding, Family) we do not doubt she will continue to be No.1 choice photographer for us. Personable and professional!
Lisa & C., 4 years ago
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Randall de Leon Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves El Cajon, CA

Photography has always been a lifelong passion of mine, I picked up my first camera as a gift from my dad when I was 14 years old. Never in a million years would I have thought that my lifelong hobby could eventually become my career. I focused on my future, working my way through college and grad school to achieve my license to practice, but a part of me realized that I wanted to pursue a career that allowed me to go on adventures and meet a lot of new people. So in 2019, I took that risk, changed my hours from full time to part time and put more focus on my photography. I booked my first gig later that year and have never looked back.

10/10 would recommend randall!! We booked him for our engagement shoot and wedding and we are beyond appreciative and impressed. RDL is the only photographer my husband and I could agree on. We liked his photography style, the quality of the work, the price, and his personality. He even guided us with the timeline to make the most of the time and photography. For both the engagement shoot and wedding day, he guided us and made us feel comfortable. We’re def not models but he made us look great! We were able to get some posed shots and some Candids. He was PATIENT with us and didn’t make us feel awkward at all. The day of the wedding, I got so many compliments from our families with how they appreciated his presence. He kindly directed people and was patient with us and our guests. Def professional guy and just honestly a good personality. He’s also priced well. Def recommend booking a consult and booking him for your events!! You won’t regret it
Katie N. N., 3 months ago

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About wedding photographers in El Cajon, CA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in El Cajon, CA?

A El Cajon, CA wedding photographer ranges from $185 to $20,000 and averages at $2,800. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

93% of photographers in El Cajon, CA offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in El Cajon, CA?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include ozan ulucan photography, SweetEmms Photography and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

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