The Best Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Manhattan Beach, CA

The Best Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Manhattan Beach, CA

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Shutter & Sound 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Hi! Courtney here (that's me on the left!). Shutter and Sound is the brainchild of renowned wedding videographer Ryan Geldermann. Ryan began his wedding videography career in 2010 in Los Angeles and quickly became recognized as one of the top videographers in the U.S.. After relocating to DC and still receiving countless inquiries from all corners of the country, Ryan decided to recruit and train a few talented friends so he could continue offering the quality wedding videography he’s known for in SoCal and eventually over 10 cities. Shutter and Sound is a very small group of filmmakers dedicated to turning your big day into a work of art.

I recently used Shutter & Sound for my wedding and they were fantastic! The team was super friendly and really skilled at capturing all the important moments without being intrusive. They worked seamlessly with our other vendors which made everything go smoothly. When we got our photos and videos back, we were blown away by the quality and how they managed to capture the feel of our special day perfectly. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch wedding photography and videography!
Lesley F., 6 months ago
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Kelly McDaniel Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

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 was a joy to work with! Choosing a photographer for a life event as important as your wedding is a scary thing. I searched through many profiles before deciding to go with Kelly and I am so thankful that I did! Right from the start she was quick to respond and continued an open and stress-free line of communication. I never felt like she was too busy to answer any of my many questions. She met me and my now Husband in person before the wedding so we could get to know each other before hand. She offered so much great advice but also really worked with me on the ideas I had in my mind for the big day. Not only was she a delight to work with but she sent us a highlight reel of photos from the wedding just days after! The photos are breathtaking and everything we hoped for. I will definitely be using Kelly again for any important life events that I want to capture!
Julie & R., 2 years ago
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A Heart String Wedding Co. 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

I earned my Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Photography from Parsons School of Design in 2010 and have been shooting weddings since 2013. I recently relocated back home to Los Angeles after 14 years in NYC and am probably outside plopped on a beach and soaking up the sun as you read this!

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Veronica truly captured the spirit of our wedding and I couldn’t be more pleased with the end result. We have so many beautiful and unique photos, not just of us but of our friends and family, which was really important for us. She made the process leading up to the wedding very easy and on the day of even when it poured rain she got every shot we wanted and more. I could not recommend her more, she’s a fricken artist!!!!!!!
Alison, 2 years ago
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Christy Kendall Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

After 10 years of shooting I can tell you happily that I still think I somehow got away with having the best job in the world. I adore being able to photograph the moments of life that make it worth living. Weddings, birth, family, there are concentrated amounts of love in these moments and being able to give someone a way to hold on to that visually is absolutely wonderful.

Christy is a true professional - she is meticulous, creative, and a master of her craft. She captured my husband and I so authentically for both our engagement and wedding photos. She and her team were responsive, professional and accommodating from start to finish. Christy remained calm and composed despite the summer heat, family chaos, and various photo requests throughout the night. She made us the priority and ensured we felt comfortable and taken care of. We intend to hire her a million more times for life events worth capturing! Can’t recommend her enough.
Elyse W., 3 months ago
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Tiffany J Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $8,500
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Hi, I’m Tiffany. I am a fine art wedding, boudoir & lifestyle photographer based in Los Angeles. I'm currently in the process of planning my own wedding to the love of my life, Michael, so I completely understand how overwhelming wedding planning can be. My goal is to provide you with timeless images & memories that will be cherished for years to come. My hope is that I'll be able to serve as a resource of tips & tricks, advice & referrals to help make this process as seamless as possible so you're able to enjoy each step in your wedding planning journey.

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Tiffany is ALWAYS an absolute delight to work with!!! We are wedding + event planners in the Los Angeles area and it's vital that we work with dependable vendors. Tiffany is that and SO SO SO much more. We know that our clients are in great hands with Tiffany and will receive some of the most BEAUTIFUL photos to last a lifetime. Wedding days are a breeze with Tiffany-- she is calm, relaxed, and works so hard to capture each and every moment.
Chabeli Sanchez, 4 years ago
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Natalie Schutt Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Hi you guys, my name's Natalie, & I'm so glad you're here! I’m a joy-filled, Southern California surfer girl who is in love with capturing weddings.  My style? It’s timeless, romantic, adventuresome, & personal. I’m dedicated to capturing fine elegance + raw beauty all the while keeping it real + being authentic. Your job is to be in love & live in that excitement with each other. My job is to make it easy + enjoyable for you two to be yourselves, 100%, as I frame and capture those once-in-a-lifetime moments in a way that only my mind can. Congratulations to you both! Looking forward to getting to know each other! xx Natalie

You always picture how your wedding will be. The amazing feeling you will have to see everything you envisioned come together into one beautiful day. How much fun you will have getting ready in the morning with your best friends, sisters, and momma’s. And the love in your Husbands eyes when he see’s his future wife walking down the aisle. You picture the beauty of the day both visually and emotionally, and how you will cherish those memories forever. Perhaps one of the most import jobs on your wedding day is given to who you entrust in capturing those moments. I met Natalie through work. I am a wedding coordinator, and I had reached out to her when I started working in the area. I was in awe over her talent, and straight away felt a connection to how she captured such pure and beautiful moments. I knew after meeting her that she would one day be my wedding photographer! Our wedding day was everything that I could of ever asked for. It was such a incredible day with so much love and beauty. Natalie absolutely blew my already very high expectations out of the water. She is so good at what she does. Natalie made taking all of our photos so much fun. She knew when to allow us to have space and be in the moment, and when to direct and take charge. You want to be able to get caught up in the moment on your wedding day and not have to be the one worrying about who to take photos with or what needs to be captured next. She did such a wonderful job at making sure we got all the shots we needed, but allowing us to enjoy and have fun with all of them. From standing on chairs, to driving up hills, to dancing with us on the dance floor Natalie did whatever it took to get the most raw and sincere footage of our most special day. My husband and I cry every time we look through our wedding album and that is a huge thanks to Natalie Schutt Photography.
Dani, 5 years ago
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Let's Make A Memory 

5.0

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

I'm Adrian Ong, a passionate wedding photographer, husband, and father. I love starting my day with coffee, croissants, and enjoy collecting sneakers. Photography is where I channel my creativity, especially capturing the beauty of multicultural weddings. My style blends timeless elegance with a modern touch, focusing on emotions and genuine connections to create meaningful heirlooms. As the owner of Let's Make a Memory in Los Angeles, I’ve earned awards from WPPI, The Portrait Masters, and WedAward. My work has been featured in top wedding magazines, and in 2016, SLR Lounge honored me among the "Top 21 of 2016’s Best Images."

Adrian isn’t your run of the mill photographer. He is an artist, an effortless perfectionist, and YOUR ADVOCATE! He will not only take phenomenal photos that look better than anything you could find on Pinterest, but he makes you feel fantastic, comfortable and confident along the way! So much fun, never a dull moment. He totally catches your vibe and enhances it beyond what you could imagine! Not only does he listen to you, he MAKES IT HAPPEN. And makes it happen ridiculously well. He is walking talking inspiration and truly a fantastic part of capturing special moments. 100% recommend!
Madison, 13 days ago
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NZ WEDDING STUDIO 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

My name is Nem owner of the NZ WEDDING STUDIO and I am a Los Angeles wedding photographer at your service. Your wedding day is not just an event, it’s the start of a beautiful journey. As your photographer, I’m committed to immortalizing the essence of your celebration—capturing the laughter, tears, and all the unspoken moments in between. I provide professional service and create breathtaking images that hold the magic of your day, forever cherished.

We had an amazing experience with NZ WEDDING STUDIO! They are communicative, responsive, creative, and over all good people to work with.  Nem was very professional, easy to work with. The photos turned out stunning, full of emotion and detail. They were able to catch all the important moments, both big and small, without being intrusive. The turnaround time for the photos was quick, and the quality was fantastic. We highly recommend NZ WEDDING STUDIO for anyone looking for a talented wedding photographer.
Boris, 2 months ago
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Emily McGahee Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Welcome to Emily McGahee Photography, where Southern charm meets West Coast creativity! Originally from South Carolina, I've spent over a decade embracing the vibrant spirit of Los Angeles, which has become my cherished home. Photography isn't just a passion for me—it's a means to connect deeply with my surroundings and to immortalize precious moments for others. I find immense joy in preserving the essence of life's most treasured memories through my lens, while forging meaningful connections with everyone I photograph.

Emily shot our wedding back under the pier at Manhattan Beach. She was great in every way. We live out of state so we had a preliminary zoom call to meet and go over expectations. Loved her personality and work immediately. Keep in mind, I’m a photographer myself and I loved that on the day of the event, she arrived early, she jumped right in, she was great at getting sneaky shots from afar as well as wrangling people into shots (I’ve found a lot of photographers are pretty passive and quiet and don’t really get too involved, which I’m not a big fan of. Emily gets it done!) The photos turned out beautifully and came back in a super reasonable timeframe. I would hire her again and again, but I’m really hoping this is my last marriage and I won’t need her for any more wedding photography! -D
Doug and K., 9 months ago
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Becca Maas Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

I'm Becca, a midwest transplant in Los Angeles (yes, one of those people), wife/homebody, Christian, and newfound happy plant lady. My day is made whenever I see a cat, I cycle through re-watch binges of my favorite shows constantly, and I always have something home-baked on hand in my kitchen. I’m pretty used to third-wheeling it and am excited to be any couple’s wedding day companion and new lifelong friend & coffee date!

Choosing Rebecca for our engagement session was one of the best first decisions we have ever made as we started our journey to our big day. Rebecca was absolutely the right person to capture all of our unadulterated and perfect moments. She was very professional with how she listened to the elements that we wanted for the background. Since my fiance and I came from the Philippines, we wanted photos that were unique with the beach and palm trees of California. She worked with the idea and found options for the shoot. She was also very mindful of the weather forecast and made the right decision to cancel when she knew it was going to rain on the date we initially chose. Rebecca did not only produce beautiful photos with her eye for detail and talent to blend light and nature, she captured our character as a couple. It is rare to find someone like that. Photographers can point and shoot but for someone who will be able to be at that exact moment and see the REAL you as a couple is priceless. We had great conversations during the shoot and it felt like we were out for a walk with a long time friend. I highly recommend Rebecca for her professionalism, punctuality, passion and heart.
Abbeygail + V., 4 years ago
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Symboll 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,699
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

CineStory is a Wedding Photography and Videography Studio based in LA, SF and serving surrounding areas. Unlike most other Wedding Companies we have Photographers and Videographers on our team, which allows us to work in sync. We are a team of passionate artists, who enjoy shooting weddings and creating timeless art. Our Style is more towards Documentary - In The Moment. Photos don't look staged (except for a small part of portraits where we do some editorial). We focus on creativity, but at the same time, we make sure that our photos and videos look great even when the time passes.

Cinestory is an incredible vendor to work with. They are detailed, professional and make sure they exceed their clients expectations. They are the full package and take the time to get to know and care even more after the event is over. I love working with them!
Diana, 5 years ago
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Purity Weddings 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Purity Weddings - is a Los Angeles based husband-and-wife team. We believe in capturing images that are nostalgic and sophisticated, ones that effortlessly transport you to the emotional essence of your wedding day. Based in Los Angeles - available Nationwide. Featured in SMP, Brides, BridalMusings and more. Please Contact us directly via our website contact form.

Words truly cannot express how unbelievable our experience with Purity Weddings. From our zoom calls to our engagement shoot to shooting our wedding during the hottest weekend of the year, Anna and Vitaly showed nothing but care, attention to detail, kindness, vision, creativity and talent. I truly do not think there are better wedding photographers and videographers. Within a week after our wedding, they provided us with a sneak peek of some of the most beautiful shots, including a stunning 1 minute film, that I’ve ever seen of me, my husband, and our friends and family. I watch the 1 minute film that Vitaly made us every single day. And I spend hours looking at Anna’s gorgeous photos. If I can give one piece of advice to any couple getting married it’s that you should invest in the best photo package you can with Purity Weddings. When all is said and done, all you’re left with is memories and photos, and there’s nobody better to capture the beauty of every single detail you spent so much time putting into your wedding. Thank you guys!!!!
Kate, a month ago
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Jennifer Trinidad Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

I am a fine art wedding and elopement photographer based out in Los Angeles, CA. I’m passionate about telling love stories through photographs in the most beautiful and meaningful way. Love stories are an infinite source of inspiration to me and I believe that the most magical images are made up of connection, emotion, and light. I wholeheartedly believe that you should live in the moments you want to remember forever and we feel so grateful to have the opportunity to work with such incredible couples who have the same approach to love and values that we share.

Hiring Jen. for my branding photoshoot is the best decision I’ve made. I completely trusted that she would capture me in a beautiful exquisite way. Her approach to lighting and art is perfection. Every photo she did I felt beautiful. She took the time to understand my vision and she completely surpassed it! Jen you are the best!!!
Lily, 5 years ago
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Heartstring Weddings 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,125
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

As a wedding photographer in Los Angeles, offering a luxurious photography experience for the modern yet softhearted couple who adore beauty, timelessness, and romance. Let's create some beautiful memories together!

Huy is INCREDIBLE!! He is amazingly talented, extremely professional, and calming, and made us feel so comfortable. Huy took our photos and we were blown away!!! Upon arrival, He had already scouted the entire forest preserve to find the perfect spots. Normally I am extremely nervous in front of the camera but We loved EVERY moment of the shoot and there was not a single photo that we didn't like. He will be photographing our wedding in a few weeks and we feel so elated knowing we will be in her hands. We LOVED him and want to book her for every major milestone in life! You NEED to book Heartstring Weddings and thank us later!
Dani and K., 5 months ago
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Rachel Madrigal Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Hi I'm Rachel! I'm based in Los Angeles, CA and I love photographing people in love. It a passion of mine to tell the unique stories of my couples and capture them in a way that is authentic, true and beautiful. I mainly shoot in natural light I love the outdoors! But I know how to work lighting for indoor scenarios. My editing style can be described as moody, warm and film like with subtle grain and contrast. Most my clients praise me as really easy to work with and holds space to make them comfortable and look their best!

We loved working with Rachel from beginning to end. She takes beautiful photos and I am obsessed with her color processing, but aside from the product itself, she’s a lovely presence to have on such an important day. My husband hates having his photo taken and even he was relaxed and enjoyed the process. We’d hire her again in a heartbeat.
Christine D., 2 years ago
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Symboll® Wedding Photo & Video 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,990
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Symboll® is a team of Wedding Photographers and Videographers based in Los Angeles and San Francisco. We meet at the intersection of Art and Weddings, where a vision exists only in your mind, and we respect the responsibility of turning it into a reality.

We are so glad to have found Symboll to be our wedding photographer and videographer. We wanted unique photos and videos with a clean editing style that wouldn’t appear overly filtered, and Symboll checked every one of those boxes. We opted for the C2 package with RED videography, which was priced incredibly competitively considering the quality of work. Additionally, it came with up to 10 hours of coverage by default whereas most other vendors we looked at typically offered 8 hours. Working with them was a breeze. It started with messaging their client managers Christian and Attila who broke down their transparent and simple pricing structure. After payment, they sent a helpful questionnaire not only to help Symboll get to know us, but also allow us to narrow down what we wanted. They were always super quick to respond to our questions, and we never felt lost along the process. We were ultimately connected with Shant as our photographer and Misha as our videographer, and we were so lucky to have them on our wedding day. Both were incredibly professional, kind, and overall joys to work with. Importantly, our wedding happened to fall on a day with suboptimal weather (end of March 2024). It rained heavily for much of the day, and we had booked a largely outdoor venue (Rancho Las Lomas). Despite this, Shant and Misha were incredibly flexible to the wet conditions. These unique circumstances also highlighted the strength of Symboll’s creativity, as Shant and Misha took advantage of the storm to create some incredibly cinematic shots of us. We were so glad to have chosen Symboll when we saw our photos, since we are confident that few other photographers/videographers would have been able to leverage our unfavorable weather conditions like Shant and Misha did. Because of the weather, they were unable to use their drone to capture our day, but they provided us with a teaser reel video in addition to our feature film. Final photos came out beautifully and the short film came back in such a timely manner. We are so happy with the results!
April E., 3 months ago
Simply Adri Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,400
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

I’m a California wedding + lifestyle photographer, and lover of natural light. You can describe my work as bright, romantic and timeless. I am passionate about documenting your love story! A story that is worth telling and is unique, special, and full of love.

Adri was our wedding photographer for our September 2023 wedding and we have nothing but amazing things to say about her! From the very first inquiry meeting to the engagement shoot, Adri has been such a pleasure to work with. Her easy going, fun, and sweet personality makes it so easy to pose in front of the lenses. My husband and I love the natural lighting style when it comes to our photos and that’s exactly what we got with Adri. Even her detail shots and B&W film leaves us in awe! On the wedding day, Adri and Stephen were amazing! They made posing for photos so easy and our family and wedding party loved them. Adri even had fun suggestions during our wedding party group shots. Adri was also very organized when it came to our family photos right after the ceremony. It made everything go by so smoothly! Also Adri is super quick with her photo turnaround time! For the wedding, we got our sneak peeks 2 days after. They’re so beautiful, I catch myself looking at them every night! We really enjoyed our time with them and will consider hiring Adri for other future family photo shoots!
Cindy L., a year ago
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Oury Memories 

4.8

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

I have been a photographer for 8 years. Throughout my time as a photographer I’ve captured clothing, models, and memories. I shifted from corporate shootings to families and weddings because it gave me this warm fuzzy feeling when I edited my couples and families photos. Don’t be afraid to reach out to me and ask about my photography style, my editing style, or my favorite restaurant! I highly recommend scheduling a free consulting session!

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Grace was just amazing. For a day that was overwhelming and very stressful, I cannot thank her enough for her calm and kindness. My now husband and I are usually not "photo people", as we tend to be more introverts than anything else, and she went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. Her professionalism and guidance during the shoot can be described as more than stellar. I will definitely recommend her to all of my friends who will be getting married soon. During all the chaos, I was extremely thankful to have chosen her as our photographer.
Ana D., a year ago
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Amative Creative 

4.9

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Hello there! I'm Andrea, owner of Amative Creative, and every weekend we're so blessed to be able to tell the love stories of so many amazing couples. Like many others in this industry might say, we simply adore weddings. But what makes us a little different is our entire brand is centered around telling love stories specifically curated to reflect your vision and aesthetic. "Amative" means to be prone to love, so as you can see, we want nothing more than to tell your love story! But what makes us truly unique is that we understand every love story looks different. And we personalize every aspect of how we document your wedding day!

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Amative Creative did our wedding and the preview pictures are PERFECT. I am so happy I booked them! The vibe is everything I wanted, and they were super responsive the entire time!! 1000000% recommend!
Jayla G., 2 months ago
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Fox & Fig Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,250
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Hello lovely! Let me introduce myself—I’m Sarah. Welcome to my little creative space—I hope you love it here & make yourself at home. My goal as your photographer is to put you at ease and therefore be able to capture your moments authentically and beautifully. As a film and digital photographer ("hybrid" if you will!), I take a big step back to capture your memories with intention, love, and honesty - my promise to you, is to treat your day as if it were my own. Film is my favorite medium to capture wedding days on, as I feel it brings back a level of authenticity, imperfection, and refined elegance that is irreplaceable.

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I can’t say enough great things about Sarah! She’s a great photographer, but if you are looking for the type of photog to be your ride or die on your wedding day. She’s your girl. Sarah went above and beyond to help my husband and I in what can only be described as a spiral of unfortunate events. We were set to be married in December in Ohio when 11 days from our big day our venue burnt down. Very long story short..we decided to take our family and some of our friends down to the smoky mountains to get eloped to keep our original date because that’s where we got engaged. Sarah was my guardian angel. In less then 10 days She found us a open venue that would give us a time slot for a small ceremony! She put out posts to locals to help me find a hair/makeup team and a videographer on a very limited timeline. She calmed me down when two hair/makeup teams canceled on me the day before and the day of. Not to mention she fought crazy weather (that day the south had the biggest line of tornadoes in history) and literally kept me laughing through every single let down. Her, my best friend and I rode out the craziness of the day together. Most of all through hell and high water..she was there to capture what was left of my original wedding day. So down the road I could have memories to show my kids. And she’s agreed to continue to capture the moments this year at our redo wedding in Ohio. She’s literally the best. She’s not just my photog. She’s a forever kind of friend!
Danielle F., 3 years ago
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Roberta Nicole Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Luxury wedding photography in California and worldwide... You want your photos to be as unique as you are. You want photos that capture the intimacy and emotion of your day. I have spent the past decade developing my approach to wedding photography, learning how to be unobtrusive, when to take the lead, and when to take step back and anticipate the moment. The resulting experience is one that allows you to be in the moment. The resulting images are authentic, beautiful and timeless.

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No need to continue looking for a photographer - you’ve just stumbled upon the best one out there. Roberta brought the “WOW” factor in every aspect of her work. From her communication style to her incredible ability to capture the essence of every individual she photographs, she truly has no match. You won’t regret hiring her for one second... and you’ll probably find yourself referring all of your friends, just like we do.
Rebecca & C., 4 years ago
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Steven Nguyen Photography, LLC 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Hello. I'm Steven. Starting my photography as a hobby in 2014 and becoming a professional in 2017, I have serviced over 80 weddings at diverse locations in my career. Throughout 3 years of my profession, I have chosen the path of fine art photography, which embraces natural colors, rich content, and especially real-time emotions. Contrary to traditional documentary photographers, my goal is to capture every special moment of your wedding day by praising the beauty through lighting and composition.

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My Wife and I couldn’t be happier with the amazing job Steven did. We will cherish and share these wonderful candid snapshots of our family and friends coming together to celebrate our love. Steven and his team were able to navigate the long 12-hour Vietnamese wedding ceremony with dedication and professionalism. His team were able to stage the shots quickly while provide concise directions so we could meet our busy wedding schedule. They emphasized that we should enjoy our big day. Whether it was firing off jokes, providing valuable assistance, or answering our questions, Steven and his team were a dream to work with and we couldn’t recommend them more. Our friends have also hired him after seeing his work.
Brian P., 2 years ago
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Cassy Velazquez Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

I have always loved story-telling. I loved writing stories as a kid (I even tried to get a book published at age 12) and I love writing my own D&D campaigns now. Through storytelling, I see the paths laid ahead for our heroes, and beautiful adventures that need to be documented. Through storytelling, I started to see the pictures. And from these pictures, I began to photograph. I am crazy passionate about your day. I want to help you capture those moments. I want you to have the most amazing time, and the happiest memories. I want you to have photos so good that you can’t wait to show it off to the people you know, and even those you don’t.

I don't know how else to say this, but my husband and I are THE most awkward people when it comes to photos. We forget how to smile, we never know where to look, and we don't know what to do with our hands... or faces. We had a different photographer for our engagement photos and I didn't like the way 99% of them came out. We looked uncomfortable and awkward. I emailed Cassy about how uncomfortable we are in front of a camera and she called me to reassure me that she would be able to give us direction and make sure all the photos turned out great. We had a tiny micro wedding on the beach during covid with just our immediate family. I hired a picnic company to set up a tiny ceremony and hors d'oeuvres. Cassy captured all the details of the set up beautifully. My in-laws wanted a coffee table book of our wedding photos, and it was so hard to pick just a few. We got so many incredible photos! Our couples shots look like something in a magazine. She made it so fun, we never felt weird or uncomfortable. Cassy had these little tips and tricks and she'd get genuine laughter and smiles out of us. There were no forced smiles or awkward faces. When I look at my photos, it brings back all the memories of laughter and joy on our special day. I'm so grateful we found her! All our photos are light, airy, and perfect. Thank you so much, Cassy!
Anna D., 2 years ago
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Leslie Joy Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

A former wedding planner turned photographer, my eye for details comes second only to my heart for authentic moments of joy. With over a decade of experience in the wedding industry, it is my honor and my passion to create timeless imagery to tell your story. My mission is to preserve the memories of your wedding in the most extraordinary way.

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My wife and I can’t say enough positive things about Leslie and we feel so lucky to have had her as our photographer for our wedding. Not only did she make us feel incredibly comfortable and deliver beautiful pictures of our special day, but she also was there constantly reminding both of us to be present and soak in as much of our special day as we could. She was incredibly collaborative with our videographer which made the process of capturing 2 types of content more efficient, and she even jumped in and helped us plan the timeline of the day without being asked to. Leslie is someone who displays a great passion for her craft and it showed through her kindness for us on our special day and her detailed eye when capturing the special moments. We appreciate you Leslie!
Erica C., 2 years ago
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Birchfields 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA
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Hi! My name is Steve. I do visual storytelling. I’m married with three kids and in my spare time I record music and build things. I've been filming and photographing weddings since 2009. I love travel and getting to know unique couples.

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From the moment we reached out to Birchfields, their communication was quick, thorough, and sincere. Their attention to detail and ability to make us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera resulted in exceptional photographs that captured every special moment of our wedding day. Birchfields truly went above and beyond, taking unique angles and perspectives that allowed us to relive the entire day through their stunning imagery. When it’s hard to figure out which photo you want to print out and hang on the wall, you know you picked the right photographer! We could not be happier with the final product and would highly recommend Steve to any couple looking for a talented, professional, and personable wedding photographer.
Jeneca G., 2 months ago
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Emily Pillon Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Making Every Image a Movie Since 2013 ••• Fine Art Photography + Cinematography ••• CA • NY • Worldwide ••• Weddings, Destinations + Elopements ••• 24 hour sneak peaks! • Destination + Elopement Planning • Videography • Sunrise Sessions • Full Weekend Coverage • Second Photographers • Personalized Photography Sessions •

Awarded Best of Zola
I cannot recommend Emily enough! We found her a few months out from the wedding and did a call to talk about our budget and our vision for our wedding. Emily was so accommodating, shaping a photography and videography package that fit us perfectly! On our wedding day she was incredibly hard working and well prepared. She makes everyone she meets feel comfortable, confident and beautiful in their pictures! On top of honoring our "shot list" and getting all of my top priorities taken care of, Emily scoped out the venue and came up with fun locations and ideas that we hadn't considered! She also played with traditional photography, shooting on film, and polaroids all of which gave us unique looks that we love! If you're looking for a skilled, artistic, and friendly photographer, you've found her!
Andrea C., 5 months ago
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Kristen Thomison 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Hello! My name is Kristen Thomison, I am passionate about capturing your story in a way that feels completely like you! Myself along with my team love getting to know you and capturing your day in a way that feels super intentional and like having some friends with you with a camera! Our promise is to keep it lighthearted and playful so that you look back on these images for years to come and remember the conversations, laughs, and maybe tears as if they were yesterday.

Awarded Best of Zola
I have worked closely with Kristen Thomison Photo over the last year, and I can say without a doubt that you will have a 13/10 experience when you hire KTP! Kristen goes above and beyond for her clients and for pretty much anyone she comes in contact with. I have worked alongside her on multiple occasions and she is extremely professional & easy to work with. Kristen cares deeply for her clients and for her team. I always love when I get to work with her and I know you will too!
ChristinSofka Photography, 8 months ago
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Grace Kathryn Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Offer

I'm a California native with a wanderlusting soul. I grew up in the snowy mountains of Lake Tahoe and spent my teenage years in the rainforests of Costa Rica before returning to the West Coast of the United States to study the art of wedding photography and earn my BFA with Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California.

Awarded Best of Zola
We have used Grace as our photographer for both our Wedding many years ago and for more recent portrait shoots. She is always open to your concepts and your vision for your photos and with our wedding in particular our venue made her jump through too many hoops and she was such a great and professional sport about the whole thing the whole way through. It could have been very stressful for a bride and groom but she made sure it didn't cause any undue stress. Her photos remain the most lovely and Happy photos with such a light air to them that we love. I would recommend her to any!
Andrea & J., a year ago
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Apricotlove 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,380
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

Hi, I'm Samuel Hui, a wedding photographer driven by a passion for creating unforgettable memories through my lens. What sets my work apart is my commitment to blending experimental creativity with a deep respect for the natural flow of each wedding day. I believe in capturing genuine moments that reflect the authentic emotions and unique personalities of my couples.

Awarded Best of Zola
Samuel is extremely professional and super easy to work with. He has his unique way to capture captivated photos. He's also a super friendly person with a super kind heart, working with him is an amazing experience. Highly recommend Samuel for your big&special day.
Herbert, 3 years ago
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Rafael Garcia Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Manhattan Beach, CA

As a devoted wedding and portrait photographer, my primary focus is on authentically capturing the genuine emotions that make up your unique story. My goal is to ensure that your special day is not just visually documented, but deeply felt.

Rafael is hands down one of the best photographers I have worked with. I used his services previously for my mothers wedding and when the day came for mine I knew he was the photographer for us. He is detail oriented, patient, creative and kind. When my husband and I decided to elope we only gave ourselves a week and a half to plan. Rafael was very accommodating to our last minute plans and made us feel as if we had planned our special day a year in advance. Rafael took the time to learn the site and plan beautiful photos accordingly. Rafael gave us great directions on how to pose and what angels would make us stand out. My husband and I are not huge on taking photos and when we received the photos we were amazed ! The photos looked natural and captured who we are as a couple. I look at these photos and feel confident and beautiful! I appreciate all the work Rafael put in to our special day ! We are so excited to share these photos with our loved ones for generations to come.
Alexis C., 6 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!

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