The Best Wedding Photographers in Manhattan Beach, CA

The Best Wedding Photographers in Manhattan Beach, CA

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Danielle Bennink Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Offer

A true artist at heart, Danielle has spent over twenty-five years behind a camera. For over a decade she has specialized in recording couples and families in some of their most joyous moments. Utilizing both digital and film, she documents not only the major moments, but the minor moments, too, that sometimes go amiss: the grandmother gazing fondly at the new generation. The proud tearful eyes of a parent watching as their child embarks on an exciting new chapter. Big or small, with her trained eye Danielle captures every brushstroke to fully realize the memory of your special day.

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You will not regret having Danielle capture your special day. She has photographed at least 2 weddings in my family - and we always trust Danielle and her photographic genius capture our most important moments.
Bayan, 10 months ago
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Cindy Baez Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Offer

Hi, I’m Cindy, a wedding and elopement photographer passionate about capturing the authentic love stories of couples. Since 2009, I’ve honed my craft in the wedding industry, learning the importance of seamless timelines, meaningful details, and making every moment count. My approach focuses on helping couples feel relaxed and present on their special day, ensuring every smile, laugh, and tear is beautifully documented.

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It was a pleasure shooting with a professional, talented and charismatic photographer like Cindy on our wedding day! I knew when we met at. Kai and Anika's wedding and saw her work… that when the time would come I would ask her to shoot my wedding. Cindy traveled during the holidays, all the way to Tulum, Mexico a crazy taxi ride to the hotel and captured all the magic of our wedding. Listen, some photographers know how to use cameras, but don’t have a good eye; but some know how to use a camera, understand lighting and have a good eye. That's Cindy! she is aware of key moments, always ready to capture and takes charge when it's time to compose her models and shots. That's very important! She did that to perfection for my wife and I. So if you ever get married or need someone who can capture moments worth remembering; I highly recommend for her to be your shooter! She always understands the assignment! Thank you Cindy, for capturing some of my favorite memories and possibly new tattoo ideas. Mr. and Mrs. Sevillano 12.21.24
Kevin S., 2 months ago
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Natasha Daboub Photography 

5.0

Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000

Hi! I'm Natasha Daboub! I'm a wedding and elopement photographer in The South Bay and Orange County, California. I photograph weddings, elopements, couples sessions and maternity sessions. I love being in the outdoors and going hiking & camping whenever I can. Saying that my favorite photoshoots take place on the beaches in Laguna, Newport and Manhattan Beach and nature trails in Irvine & Palos Verdes!

I have worked multiple weddings with Natasha. Both as a lead and second shooter. The detail and care she puts into each wedding are one of the many reasons I respect her and her art! She is very communicative with the other vendors and her couples to ensure everything comes together and everyone is on the same page! If you live in California and looking for a photographer who cares and produces amazingly consistent work, Natasha is your girl!
Courtney L, 2 years ago
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Randall de Leon Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, 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.

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We’ve been lucky to know and work with Randall for a few years. When we finally decided to make things “official” we knew we wanted someone that does great work, that we trust, and would make us feel comfortable. We wanted our day to feel like a relaxed family event and Randall helped with that and so much more. He suggested possible locations that would meet our dream event and times to maximize the best lighting for the area. Once we settled on the location and date, he maintained excellent communication in preparation to the event to properly flesh out the day’s timetable, day of logistics, and post. On the day of our wedding he expertly directed us and our families, using the natural lighting to capture the perfect shots. We would have been lost without him, especially since no one knew how to assist with bustling my dress. During our dinner reception he seamlessly directed restaurant staff to assist in transitioning between meals/dessert/toast for more amazing shots. After the wedding he kept us updated on next steps for our pictures. Randall is truly a gem and I would recommend him to anyone looking for someone special to capture their day.
Yurida & D., 9 months ago
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RIVELLE MEDIA 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Rivelle Media is a photography and videography company based in Los Angeles. Every couple, with their distinctive love story, transforms into a canvas where we paint with the play of light and shadow. It extends beyond the grandeur of photographing pivotal moments like vows, rings, and the first dance; it encompasses the art of capturing nuanced glances, shared laughter, and the silent connection that elevates an ordinary day into an extraordinary celebration of love. Published in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Tatler.

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Our experience with Xenia and Mark (videographer) was truly amazing. Xenia is truly a dedicated professional and her camera work is truly phenomenal. We booked Xenia for both our engagement and wedding photos and she completely exceeded my expectations! We originally booked Xenia and Mark for our wedding in May but unfortunately our wedding venue closed last minute and we were left to scramble in finding a new venue and once we did Xenia was so accommodating and made the new wedding date work. Xenia and Mark are super easy to work with; truly genuine individuals! I scoured through hundreds of photographers before I came across Xenia and honestly, none of them compared to her work and eye for photography. Stop your search and book her; I promise you won't regret it. Thank you, Xenia and Mark!
Vanessa R., 6 months ago
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Adam Griffin Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

I’m Adam—a Boston native who’s now roaming around California photographing everything I see. When I’m not behind the camera you can usually find me in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes, sipping a dirty martini with friends, jamming to Taylor Swift in the car, or taking my rescue pup Ollie to the park or on long neighborhood walks. I got my first film camera when I was 8, and it was love at first sight. Capturing your story is more than just a job for me. From destination elopements to parties of the century, I've seen it all and love every minute of a wedding day.

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Adam is a good friend of ours which made it that much more special to have him be a part of our day. We are HUGE fans of his work and overall aesthetic and knew it would perfectly align with our vision. He was such a joy to work with and eliminated any sort of stress whatsoever. If you're looking for a photographer with a great personality and even better photos, Adam is your guy!
Cody E., 6 months ago
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Holly Castillo Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,650
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

I'm a CA based and travel wedding photographer. I've photographed almost 200 weddings, and every single one goes by so quickly. I love my job because even though the day goes by fast, I get to find and capture those small moments, sometimes just a fraction of a second long, so they can be relived over and over in photographs. I have a photojournalistic and editorial style, plus 9 years of wedding experience under my belt, so trust me that I've got it while you are able to fully enjoy your day and be present.

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Holly Castillo Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From the beginning, Holly's communication was quick and easy, making the planning process stress-free. On the day of the wedding, she was very laid back and intuitive, seamlessly capturing all the special moments without us even noticing she was there. Holly's expertise and talent were evident in the stunning photos she delivered - we were blown away by how beautifully she documented our day. We loved working with Holly so much that we've continued to use her for our yearly family photos ever since, and wouldn't want anyone else to capture these memories for us.
Tori and J., 5 months ago
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By Evening Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Offer

We’re Andrew and Marijo (pronounced mary•joe), a husband and wife team! Our style is bright, vibrant, nostalgic with a mix of candids and cinematic images. We love getting to know our couples before their big day! It helps us create more personal work that reflects your love. We hope you know that your love is special, and that we can see that it is. And that’s always how we’ll tell your story.

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A+MBadillo was recommended to me by a family member who also hired them. They have the most beautiful portfolio!! Hired Marijo and Andrew for my wedding and both our engagement and wedding photos came out sooo beautiful! They are incredibly easygoing and made our photoshoots comfortable and fun, which was important as this was my and my DH first time getting our photos taken. Had multiple guests at our wedding reaching out to us afterward to ask about them as our photos came out amazing. There were a few things that were stressful about planning our wedding but A+M was not one of them, for sure the best decision we made aside from saying “I do!” Forever grateful for this team!
Elizabeth S., 4 years ago
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Fatima Elreda Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,600
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

I'm a digital and film Wedding Photographer in Los Angeles, CA. I'm trilingual and multicultural -- and it's my favorite thing about me. I will travel Southern California for your love story, from San Diego to LA, to Santa Barbara. My style is documentary and photojournalistic with a bit of an editorial and creative charm. I do not bend and sway with the trends of the current day, instead I focus on your unique wedding day to capture timeless imagery. As the moments unfold before me, I will help tell your story. I want you to look back on your images and be able to still feel the emotions within them for decades to come, truly.

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Fatima not only takes great photos, but she also has the best attitude of pretty much anyone I've ever met. She gets the shot and captures the sweet, normally unseen moments between couples, amongst guests, and even amongst other vendors. During our engagement shoot, we ran into some of my family, and she took the cutest pictures of my niece and nephew on the fly. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, how we interact with each other, and really captured the essence of our relationship in both the engagement and wedding photos. And the photos of our tablescapes--chef's kiss! Truly a great documentary style photographer. She went above and beyond to get the whole day on film, and honestly is just the nicest person. One of my favorite pictures from the day is from when I realized, halfway through family portraits, that I'd forgotten to take the tag off my wedding dress. Fatima grabbed a pair of gardening shears, crawled up my dress, and got the tag, and her assistant snapped a pic for posterity. We're so, so happy Fatima was our photographer, and we look forward to flipping through our wedding album for years to come. :)
Allison, 2 months ago
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Carmelisse Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,550
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Hi I'm Carmelisse. I'm an intimate wedding & elopement photographer based in Los Angeles. I have a gift for making people comfortable and seeing the beauty in all diverse people. I want nothing more than to tell your love story right.

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I asked my friend to refer me to Carmelisse after I saw the wonderful work she did for their wedding and photo album. From our first email exchange to the day of the wedding, Carmelisse has been nothing short of astounding to work with and her talent is truly spectacular - especially when the pictures are blown up big on our heirloom photo album, that's when you really start noticing and appreciating all the fine details that she was able to capture on your big day. In addition to her professionalism, Carmelisse was also so accommodating and maintained a safe, comfortable space for my partner and I to work through the awkwardness of photoshoots. I really can't recommend this girl enough!
Teddy L., 3 years ago
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Soda Fountain Photo 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

I’m Mysi (pronounced, boringly, “Missy”)! I’ve been at this thing for 12 years and I keep falling more and more in love with it all. Give me intimate micro-weddings, quirky dive bar weddings, raucous South Asian weddings... my team and I absolutely thrive in chaos and emotion. My specialty is catching the moments and those tiny moments in between. ✨✨✨

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Mysi and I have worked together personally and professionally and both experiences were fantastic. The engagement photo session we had with her was so fun! She let us drag her all over Chicago and we photos that came back were fantastic. As a vendor, the weddings we've worked together have also been nothing short of perfection. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
DJ Matt Roan, 2 years ago
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Stephen Tang Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,100
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

While some photographers emphasize their gear or trendy post-processing, I take pride in subject-photographer interaction - the relation I build with clients, picking up on nuances in pose and expression while we shoot, anticipating the viewers' response - because ultimately, that's how photographs that matter to us are created. I'm a native New Yorker who found myself relocating to Los Angeles and making it my home. Wherever you'd like to have your wedding, it would be my pleasure to be your photographer.

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Stephen Tang is an awesome guy and a fantastic photographer. He had us do an engagement shoot and it was a great opportunity to get to know him. He has a great eye for shots and how to pose us. He got great photos while making sure we also had plenty of time to party! Stephen comes highly recommended to all of our friends and family.
Peter S., 2 years ago
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Bedrosian Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Hi, I'm Peter Boyadjian, owner of Bedrosian Photo, specializing in wedding and event photography. My photojournalistic approach captures authentic, in-between moments with a touch of styled photos. What I offer:

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Working with Bedrosian Photo was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Peter was funny, friendly, and truly cared about capturing our wedding day exactly how we wanted. He had no ego and listened intently to understand our vision. Looking at our photos now, it feels like we're right back at our wedding party - the candid shots are so beautiful and natural. Peter felt more like family than a vendor, and we're so grateful for how he contributed to making our special day so perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding photographer.
Joseph & E., 3 months ago
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Gabbie Burseth Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $7,200
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Gabbie Burseth grew up documenting everything and saving mementos in empty Christmas boxes. After studying at the Grady School of Journalism at the University of Georgia, she discovered an affinity for weddings and their accompanying treasures. Her philosophy as a wedding photographer is to observe with as little interference as possible — no faking it, no do-overs, no “for the camera”. Her biggest desire is for couples to be present at their wedding, not stuck in a photoshoot. Her work is punctuated by rich and vibrant color, the timeless quality of analog film, and a sense of humor found in fleeting moments.

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We had the pleasure of working with Gabbie for both our engagement photos as well as our day-of wedding photos. 12/10 recommend working with her for both. We had such a fun time working with Gabbie and the photos turned out amazing. She went out of her way to get to know us as a couple during our engagement photo session, and you can tell she kept it all in mind on the day of our wedding. She worked hard to make sure all the special moments were captured, both portraits and candids that we had requested.
Cheyenne M., 3 years ago
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Porterhouse Los Angeles 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,250
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

My name is Zyaire Porter and I am the photographer of Porterhouse LA Weddings. Born & raised in Los Angeles, I have been capturing weddings professionally since 2013. I answer every email myself (no bots or assistants).

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Porterhouse LA's service and quality are top-tier! We had the pleasure of working with Zyaire and his team for our engagement photo shoot and our wedding day. There were so many moving parts to the wedding (we had three locations) and they made it their mission to get important moments from start to finish. They were true professionals and guided us on posing, and stances, and he made sure to work closely with us on quick and prompt delivery of amazing quality photos. The level of quality and talent Zyaire provides is superior - we 100% recommend!
Anise S., 8 months ago
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MKEshoots Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Based out of Los Angeles, CA, MKEshoots Photography specializes in wedding and portrait photography. We truly understand the importance of capturing your wedding in its full glory. We both have over 10 years of experience in professional wedding photography. We place great importance on documenting the wedding day and capturing its essence through our photography. We want all our clients to be able to cherish the memories captured and relive their wedding day over and over. Our team specializes in capturing natural, documentary-style, candid photos.

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From the first step to the last, MKEshoots Photography was incredible to work with. Murtaza, the lead photographer, was always communicative via email and text, making the planning process seamless. On the day of our wedding, Murtaza went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera, and his ability to use and capture light has resulted in photographs that perfectly encapsulate our special day. The final product was truly incredible - we couldn't be happier with the quality of MKEshoots' work. Hire Murtaza and his team for your wedding, you won't be disappointed!
April M., 4 months ago
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Jess Onesto (formerly Cheers Babe Photo) 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Jess is a wedding photographer serving couples from Los Angeles to New York City. She specializes in documenting moments with honesty and optimism to showcase her couples’ love for each other, love for their people and their love for a damn good time. “My work is bold, enduring, and honest.” With more than a decade of experience as a photographer and a background in fine art and film photography, Jess approaches each wedding with intention and a sense of novelty. She works in both digital and film mediums and her work has been featured in publications including Martha Stewart Weddings, Destination I Do and Brides.

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Since receiving our wedding photos from Jess, several of my friends and family members (including 2 professional photographers!) have asked me for her contact info because of how amazing her photos are!! When we started looking for a wedding photographer, we knew that we needed to find someone with a great eye for candids, who wouldn't make our pictures feel too staged, who had a fun/funky vibe like us, and who could handle wrangling my extremely large family (full of very opinionated people) for family photos, and Jess handled everything with ease! I feel so lucky that we found Jess, and I cannot recommend her more. Jess made everyone feel comfortable throughout the entire wedding day, and even gave guidance to family members who are normally awkward in photos (e.g. suggesting ways to pose to make them more comfortable). Jess went above and beyond throughout the entire planning process, checking in with us, getting to know us, and even coming to a venue walkthrough so she could get a sense of the space! I am so grateful for all of the work Jess put into our wedding, and the photos turned out better than I could have ever imagined. I rarely even like photos of myself, but I honestly am so in love with the ones that Jess took that I jump on every opportunity to whip out my phone and share them with friends!
Natalie M., 7 months ago
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Kelsey C. Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Hi! I'm Kelsey! Fun-loving, boba-obsessed, dog-mom living in sunny SoCal. I have a very natural and candid style of photography where clients don't look or feel "posed" but are simply being in the moment! I'm passionate about capturing the essence of your relationship, whether intimate, goofy, quirky, affectionate, and everything in between. I'm known for my friendliness and light-hearted personality! I help make shoots feel very comfortable, candid, fun, and genuine to each relationship.

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We can’t begin without saying how amazing Kelsey and her team are! They are truly good at what they do. I’m normally really shy and awkward in front of a camera, but they made the experience so fun and comfortable. They knew the best angles and helped with our poses and told us where to go. The photos turned out so candid and beautiful! We cannot get over them and we got so many compliments! We are so happy that we chose Kelsey and her team for our engagement shoot and wedding photos. These types of moments are once in a lifetime and you don’t want to miss anything good and that’s why we’re so grateful that they captured everything for us. We trust them so much. We already want Kelsey and her team to shoot for our one year anniversary!
Jessica Nguyen, 9 months ago
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Mirage and Light Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Photography is my creative dream come true and it is so incredibly special to be able to capture memories that other people will love and cherish for many, many years. Around high school, I found out for myself how important these memories were. Not just the ones I was creating currently but the ones that I couldn’t get back. I would look back on these photos and think, "I remember how happy I was that day." "Aww, my little brother was so tiny then!" Or even, "What was I thinking when I wore that outfit??" These little snippets of time carried such a significance for me that I wanted other people to feel that way about their memories, too.

Amanda was so great to work with. Her images were stunning!! But she was also communicative and helpful. She made the big day run even smoother and the couple was soo happy with their pictures.
Shelby, 4 years ago
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LA Production 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $990
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Having experience in all kinds of events including quinceaneras, anniversaries, and various types of engagement shoots, and having experience in shooting hundreds of weddings, we guarantee comfort and security on your wedding day. No awkward pauses and no unclear instructions during posing. You can count on our years-long expertise in the planning stage of your wedding day and on the day of. 

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Guys from LA Production did a FANTASTIC job during our engagement photo shoot! They made the moments feel so special and captured them perfectly in both photos and the video. Thank you guys, for your hard work, patience, and creative eye! I couldn't ask for a better photographer and videographer to capture our special moment.
Taylor K., 7 months ago
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Jordan Ferrer Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,499
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

As a wedding photographer, I'm driven by a profound love for capturing the essence of each wedding in a photojournalistic style. Preserving these moments for eternity is my mission, ensuring my clients can relive their special day throughout their lives. Let us capture your cherished moments in time beautifully.

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Jordan Ferrer Photography handled my day of photography needs. Jordan and his team were exceptional. They captured every moment without being intrusive. My images were delivered to me so much quicker than I expected and were all so great. I can’t wait to have another reason to use Jordan Ferrer Photography’s services.
Alicia B., 4 months ago
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Michael Teddy Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $600
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Offer

“Imagine By You, Captured By Us”. Welcome you to Michael Teddy Photography. Where we specialize in capturing your moments that last a lifetime. We strive to deliver stunning images that tell your unique story. With a passion for capturing the essence of special occasions, Michael Teddy Photography brings a unique and artistic approach to every shoot. From the initial consultation to the final delivery of your images, Michael Teddy Photography is committed to providing exceptional service and breathtaking photographs. Every image is carefully edited to perfection, highlighting the beauty and emotion of each moment captured.

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We got more compliments on our photographer than any other vendor at our wedding. Michael Teddy really stood out to all our guests because he was very professional yet kind and funny. He made us all feel comfortable in front of the camera. We really appreciate that he arrived early to scope out the area for the best photo spots and he surprised us by giving us our full gallery with a crazy fast turnaround - without compromising on photo quality/ editing Our family and friends all really liked having him! They said his presence felt more like a guest than just another vendor and that definitely made for more natural and genuine pictures from us and all our guests. We absolutely love our pictures
Estefany G., 25 days ago
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JetStream Productions 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Congratulations on your pending wedding. We love being apart of weddings and love in general. We know it can be a stressful time and also an expensive time so we have many options to fit most budgets from basic to extravagant. We are full service in Photography, Video and Photobooth. We strive to keep the process as stress free and laid back as possible. With years in the industry we know we can get it done and our turn around times are fast. We have been working with cameras since the year 2000 and have been in the business since 2005. I have a Bachelors from CSULA. We can accommodate many styles to achieve your goals.

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JetStream Productions was everything I wanted and more for my wedding day. Not only did he get some incredible pictures, we received them really fast. When you have an event, especially a wedding, waiting weeks for pictures seems like an eternity. Everyone was very easy to work with, they respond to any questions almost immediately, and they were fun to be around on my big day. I would absolutely recommend Josh and his team for any and all events. Thank you for helping capture all of the love and fun from that day!
Brookie N., 6 months ago
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DereckDavisPhotography 

4.9

  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Welcome. I'm D e r e c k. I've been doing photography and videography since 2017. It wasn't until the pandemic of last year that I decided to take a leap of faith and make it a full-time career. I feel like I've always had a burning passion for photography and editing, I love photography because it captures a moment in time. Whether that moment is your wedding day or an annual family portrait, pictures enable us to relive and remember special occasions again + again. Why I specifically dove into Wedding Photography? Simple!! My love for creativity and seeing passionate couples that aren't afraid to show their personalities

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Dereck is an incredible photographer and provides very personable, professional, and timely services. I was pleasantly surprised he agreed to drive far and meet us in person before I confirmed for him to my photographer at my wedding. When we met, my husband and I felt very at ease with him as he was patient, professional, and kind. The payment process was very smooth and easy and he was clear about what would be included in the package. Dereck spent time to reach out and collaborate with me before the wedding to discuss expectations and timeline, so it calmed my nerves that he was organized during this stressful planning process. On the actual wedding day, Dereck had injured his ankle, but was clearly hustling despite his pain/injury and walking around the spacious venue to get not only get shots of my dress and personal items, but also running back and forth between bride/groom’s rooms to capture the intimate moments before the ceremony. He was committed and willing to explore the entire venue to capture photos in different locations to offer various background in our photos, which we appreciated. My husband and I are camera shy, but Dereck was very skilled in directing us in what kind of poses work best. Throughout dinner, he captured photos of all our friends/family table-by-table before taking his own meal break. Dereck provided the final photo and video product in a very timely manner and was much quicker than what I had heard from my other friends’ experiences (they said they had waited 6 months for any photos), but I only waited 6 weeks, which is completely reasonable. There was an issue with delivering the final USB, but Dereck was so dedicated he was willing to drive, once again, very far distances to drop it off at our home. After reviewing the final photos and videos, we are more than satisfied with the final product. He delivered exactly what I had asked for regarding a more dramatic effect in the teaser videos and audio vs. solely music over the highlight video. My husband and I had a super fun time laughing on our couch going through all the photos, watching all the clips, reliving the best night of our lives, and being able to watch our friends enjoy our wedding. Dereck provided numerous very well-edited photos that either fixed the lighting or captured different focuses and provided so many videos, which we truly enjoyed. I would highly recommend Dereck’s services!
Tiffany Y., 4 months ago
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Kelly McDaniel Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Offer

Kelly has been a full time wedding photographer since 2016 and has been published in Ceremony Magazine, Wedding Chicks, Inspired By This, Loverly and Ruffled Blog and numerous fashion editorial magazines. Kelly started her photography journey in college with an old 35mm Canon - developing film and cultivating a passion for portraits. Ultimately, she ended up in the corporate world as a litigation specialist and nearly a decade into her career, she accepted that her true passion was in the arts. Kelly is a mother, wife and enjoys being out in the fresh air and sunlight and traveling anywhere.

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Kelly McDaniel Photography is an absolute must for your big day! From the very first interaction, Kelly proved to be a talented, professional and hilarious photographer who put us at ease and made us laugh throughout the entire process. She is beyond exceptional at capturing the essence of your wedding day, with a keen eye for detail and a true passion for her craft. Kelly made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, ensuring that our photos beautifully reflect the joy and love of our special day. We could not be happier with the stunning final product and cannot recommend Kelly McDaniel Photography highly enough!
Tristen W., 3 months ago

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About wedding photographers in Manhattan Beach, CA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Manhattan Beach, CA?

A Manhattan Beach, CA wedding photographer ranges from $185 to $20,000 and averages at $3,000. 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 Manhattan Beach, 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 Manhattan Beach, 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!

What types of photographers are in Manhattan Beach, CA?

What other Manhattan Beach vendors will I need?

What other photographers are nearby?

What other wedding services are nearby?