The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in San Luis Rey, CA

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in San Luis Rey, CA

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Garrett Museau Photography & Cinematography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA
  • Offer

Garrett Museau Photography is a professional studio based out of Berlin, NJ. Owner Garrett Museau is dedicated to using his talents and expertise in the industry to capture exceptional images of each couple’s special day. He will work alongside his team to gain a genuine understanding of your individual style and taste in order to capture photographs that represent your relationship.

Awarded Best of Zola
Booked a 2 hour engagement shoot with Garrett. He was extremely professional and pleasant to work with! He’s quick to respond to emails and is very flexible/go with the flow. We loved our session because he gave such clear direction and made us feel at ease almost immediately. I love how our pictures look!
Megan, 3 years ago
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Heather Elise Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

San Diego wedding photographer, Heather Elise, has been photographing weddings, individuals and families here in San Diego for many years. A San Diego native herself, she loves capturing her clients in the amazing natural studio that we call home, San Diego. Heather makes sure that you are enjoying the entire experience by keeping you comfortable and having FUN while her creative juices are flowing! "I have to pinch myself everyday! I am truly lucky to share such special occasions with so many different people doing what I love. It is hard to call this a job....rather a passion!" San Diego wedding photographer, Heather Elise

Awarded Best of Zola
We recently had the pleasure of working with Heather Elise, and I can't say enough good things about the experience! From start to finish, she was incredibly professional, friendly, and talented. Heather took the time to understand our vision and preferences, which made a huge difference in the outcome. She had a fantastic eye for detail and captured moments beautifully, turning ordinary scenes into stunning works of art. Each photo tells a story, and I truly appreciate how she managed to capture both candid moments and posed shots with such skill. Throughout the wedding, Heather made everyone feel at ease, which really helped to bring out our natural smiles and personalities. Her creativity and enthusiasm were infectious, making the entire experience enjoyable and memorable. The sunset images exceeded our expectations! The quality and composition are simply breathtaking. I highly recommend Heather to anyone in need of a talented photographer. Thank you for capturing our special moments so beautifully
Heather R., 20 days ago
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Emily Morgan Photos, LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

I’m here to capture nostalgic memories and help you remember the emotions behind the photos. I love capturing those truly candid moments. The kind of photos that put you right back in the moment five, ten, fifty years later. I'm a Southern California based photographer that will travel wherever you want to document your love! I'm constantly exploring with laid-back couples that want to capture genuine moments about their relationship. When I'm not taking pictures, you can usually find me hanging out with my loved ones, hiking, watching sitcoms, or taking a spontaneous trip.

Awarded Best of Zola
Emily’s photography portfolio and aesthetic captured my attention, I just knew that my husband and I had to work with her. She captured our love, laughter, and happiness so beautifully. She made us feel comfortable and the session felt effortless, which I was worried about since we’ve never had professional photos taken before. She’s magical, please please work with her! You won’t be disappointed!
Natalia J., 6 days ago
Khoa Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

Hi there! I'm Khoa, a San Diego based wedding photographer who enjoys spending time with good people and road trips. I love all things weddings because witnessing couples' happiness brings me joy and fuels my creativity. I want to create photographs that can stand the test of time so couples can relive their day years from now and for generations to come.

We worked with Khoa for our wedding ceremony and reception and it was everything we wished for and more! As photographers ourselves, it takes a lot of trust to feel comfortable with another person doing the job. Khoa not only met our expectations but exceeded them and we recommend him highly to everyone. Not only did he make us feel so at ease, but he was so kind, patient, and professional. Khoa helped make our wedding day so effortless and we thank him greatly for that. From the minute he arrived, myself, my husband, and all of our loved ones felt so comfortable with Khoa. Thank you, Khoa, for everything - your professionalism, patience, great direction, photography knowledge, kindness, we could go on and on! We look forward to working with Khoa in the future. Don’t hesitate to find any other photographer – Khoa is THE ONE!
Kayla F., 4 months ago
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Carlsbad Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

I’ve been happily married for almost 27 years. I have three awesome sons. My parakeets Kiwi and Sparky are very social, meaning very loud! Champagne (maybe that’s why I love weddings) and sushi lover here! Photography has been my passion ever since my dad gave me my first film camera and introduced me to the dark room at age of 10. I lived in Japan for 12 years, and even performed on a stage there. I’m always up for a great road trip! I love tuna fishing. I love hats and want to wear them everyday (over 20 hats in my collection). I’ve been shooting beautiful weddings for almost 10 years. I secretly cry at every wedding.

Awarded Best of Zola
Irina is an awesome and experienced photographer which is helpful when you have no idea what to expect on your wedding day. She works with you and your coordinator to make sure you get the shots you want. She even recommended some based on previous weddings she did at our venue. The planning process was straightforward and her rates were reasonable. On the day of the wedding she helped us get ready and reassured us that everything would be okay. She never stopped taking pictures and captured some wonderful moments throughout the night. We anxiously awaited our photos and they turned out better than we expected. She did a wonderful job capturing all the important memories. All of the pictures were gorgeous and she really made you feel special. We definitely recommend her to anyone getting married in the Carlsbad area!
Christina, 2 years ago
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Brittany Bender Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

I love telling the messy, beautiful stories of life and each person’s own unique experience being human. I'm a people-person to my core and I thrive on creating a space where you can feel free to be your incredible self. I want us to know each other as real people, not just as commitments on each other’s calendars. Let's be friends and make photos that are lovely and messy and true. This is an inclusive, anti-racist space for all humans, all love, and all body-types. You, your love, and your story are welcome here. Come as you are.

Awarded Best of Zola
We decided to Elope in San Diego and we found Brittany’s website while browsing on the internet. Brittany responded in a timely manner to our inquiry and after speaking to her over the phone, we decided to work with her. Brittany was very thorough with the process leading up to our special day. Which was impressive. On the day of our elopement, she was punctual and made us feel at ease. She is friendly, professional, kind and has a bubbly personality that made us feel as if we knew her for a while. Everything went better than expected and we are so grateful Brittany was the photographer to capture our special day. We absolutely love our photos!! We will cherish this special moment for the rest of our lives. Thank you Brittany for being a wonderful human being and taking a few minutes to get to know us. Your photography truly captured our story. Thank you thank you thank you!!!
Araceli, a year ago
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Jen Sease Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,400
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

Hi friends! I’m Jen, you're soon to be favorite hypeman & third wheel. I'm a wife & not just a regular mom but a cool mom that just so happens to run a whole ass business. I’ve been a traveling wedding photographer for 4 years now, my business started back when my husband deployed and I needed something to occupy my time. I started with a rinky dink camera taking photos of anything and everything & now I'm here, taking photos of all you rad lovers. I’ve always been what one may call..a picture hoarder..so what better way to use my talent than to capture & share one of the best days of your life so you can hoard your memories too?

Awarded Best of Zola
I contacted Jen last minute, and she was able to provide me with the best day I could have asked for! She was comforting, fun, professional, and eased my wedding day stress. She was so helpful, balanced family desires with my own, and was a perfect wingman. She produced the best photos that I will cherish for the rest of my life!! Couldn’t recommend more!
Shawna R., 3 years ago
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Black Hat Studio 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

We started off as a duo of quirky plastic artists who wanted to try something new - capturing weddings in a unique way that combined truthfulness and creativity. Fast forward 15 years and many, many amazing weddings later, and we're still just as nervous and excited before each event as we were on day one. I guess it means we still care! We believe your wedding photos should be a true reflection of your special day - capturing all the laughter, tears, love and joy in a way that takes you back to that exact moment. Making you relive the excitement, nervousness, happiness and warm fuzzy feelings of your wedding day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Choosing a wedding photographer is no small decision, especially when it comes to preserving the memories of your special day. We were fortunate to have found Eduardo and his team for our wedding in Mexico, and they exceeded our expectations. From the start, Eduardo was incredibly professional. He took the time to meet with us multiple times before the wedding, ensuring he understood our vision and preferences. His attention to detail and willingness to accommodate our specific requests put us at ease, knowing that our day would be captured just as we imagined. During the wedding, Eduardo and his team were discreet yet omnipresent, capturing the natural flow of events without intruding on the intimate moments, which was particularly important to us. Eduardo also had a swift turnaround. Within two months, we received our stunning photos and video, surpassing our contract's expectations. For anyone seeking a photographer who blends professionalism with a keen eye for natural shots, Eduardo comes highly recommended.
Nathalie K., 5 months ago
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Jalea Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

Hey there! I'm Linda. San Diego wedding and portrait photographer. I've been photographing weddings for 5 years and have loved every minute of it. I'd love to chat with you and share how I can help you get the best possible images on your special day while giving you a great experience.

Awarded Best of Zola
Linda was amazing to work with and we are so grateful for her efforts! She spent time before the shoot scouting different places and she really knows her stuff when it comes to perfect lighting and angles. My fiance and I had never done a professional shoot before and Linda made us feel so comfortable and helped with posing and confidence. We were blown away by the final product, each picture was not only stunning but also captured the love we share.
Sam and C., 9 months ago
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Ciara Cusseaux Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA
  • Offer

Welcome! You know those little big moments with a loved one? The moments when the rest of the world turns silent and you think to yourself, “This is love. I want to remember this forever!” That’s what Ciara Cusseaux Imagery is all about. Spend everyday being present, collecting beautiful moments together. We’re there for you when you want them captured!

Awarded Best of Zola
Ciara is someone who knows the industry and manages to make her clients feel unique, special, and comfortable. I cannot praise her work enough as she made my wedding photos look like they belong in a magazine. We were thrilled!!! She is so kind and detail oriented, I love the way she took the lead and had everyone in my family pose for the family portraits. We had no idea how to coordinate and she took control. That is something you don't think about beforehand and may not anticipate. Having her experience and professionalism made the process smooth, and efficient. Everyone smiled and enjoyed themselves as she captured the moments we will now and forever cherish.
Alyssa & L., 2 years ago
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Katie Clare Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

I was raised in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California. I was drawn to photography in middle school and would enter photos of our family pets or family backpacking trips in our local county fair. My passion for photography grew while working as a hiking guide in Yosemite National Park. I mean… who wouldn’t want a stunning photo of Half Dome? El Capitan? Yosemite Falls? But it has been photographing wedding and couples that I find the most fun and rewarding. I have found loving hearts, wild souls, and adventurous spirits to be my people. I strive to visually capture the “spirit” of my subjects and record an emotional memory of the occasion.

Awarded Best of Zola
I have had the unique pleasure of working with Katie both behind the camera and being in front of hers! She is an incredibly talented photographer and an absolute joy to work with. She is so fun to adventure with during the session and made it so easy for my Husband and I to feel comfortable in front of her camera! She was able to capture our love easily and perfectly! I have also loved working with her as a fellow photographer. She is very professional, great at working with many brides and grooms and their guests, and has a wonderfully creative eye! I can't wait to work with her again!
Katelyn Bradley Photo, 2 years ago
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Peter Jonathan Images 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

I have traveled and photographed weddings and engagement shoots all over the country including internationally. I still get nervous before every wedding I photograph. If I didn’t have nervous tension, I probably would have lost the drive and passion for what I love doing the most. The reason for my love of wedding photography is simple: I love spending the day with brides and grooms creating wedding day memories that will last a lifetime. I hunt for moments that cannot be recreated or relived. I love capturing the raw emotion of a wedding day. I want to be the best not only for myself but especially for my clients.

Just book Peter! You won’t regret it. Super cool and personable from our visit video call with him. He was very flexible with our engagement shoot and generous with his time. Let me tell you…his vision!? Oh my. We have GORGEOUS photos from our engagement sesh as well as our wedding. I literally could not believe my eyes once I saw the photos! Anyone can take photos but Pete has the vision and artistic eye for epic photos! I cannot recommend him enough!
Nikki + B., 6 months ago
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Kami Olavarria Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

I am a full-time wedding photographer based in San Diego and first things first, I want you to know your wedding is a huge deal to me. As your wedding photographer, I'm your ultimate third-well and your right-hand-woman. I’m like your bridesmaid / groomslady with a camera. More than just a hired vendor, I’ll be your cheerleader, encourager, organizer, drink-getter, and the gal screaming “YAYYYY" because I’m so excited about the awesome photos we’re creating together. With the experience, knowledge, and expertise of photographing nearly 300 weddings, I am here with you every step of the way. Can’t wait to be along this journey with you!!!

Kami is a tour de force in this world. 100% professional, always direct, focused but F U N at the same time. With so many vendors involved we rely on the photographer to make sure after it's all done our work withstands the test of time and Kami treats every second of our work with so much care and respect. I know that when I hear " YASSSS LOOOVE ITTT" as I walk into a wedding venue that the shots will be incredible. Book. Her. Now.
A.H.R., 4 years ago
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Joni Bilderback Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

Hi, I'm Joni! I've been photographing couples for over 10 years now and I just can't seem to get enough of it! My warm, bubbly personality always seems to keep EVERYONE in good spirits throughout the wedding day! I’m a calming force when things start to get stressful and ready to keep the energy up to dance the night away together! Sometimes wedding days don't go exactly as planned. I’m extremely flexible and prepared to provide expert, judgment-free guidance to help you pivot and get right back to having the time of your life!

Joni was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding photography. Her communication was efficient, timely, and kind throughout the planning process, which helped keep things running smoothly. On the big day, Joni brought a wonderful energy while capturing countless beautiful, timeless photos that we will treasure forever. She has such a talent for making couples feel comfortable in front of the camera. You can tell photography is her passion! Joni helped ensure the day flowed well by directing us for photos while making the process fun. We were thrilled when she delivered a full wedding album to us in just a few short weeks after our wedding. The turnaround time was unbelievably fast! Overall, Joni is a gem and we couldn't be happier that she was able to photograph our special day.
Olivia B., 5 months ago
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Studio Vieren 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

Studio Vieren is a photography studio based in Southern California providing our services to those celebrating life's big and small moments. Studio Vieren is built on celebrating who YOU are, what’s important to YOU, what YOU love, where you’ve been and where you’re going.

Awarded Best of Zola
Tara has been amazing to work with! She is the sweetest human and takes the time to understand your vision. We booked Tara for an engagement shoot and our wedding. For the engagement shoot, she was able to bring our dreams to life. The photos came out more beautiful than I could have ever imagined (honestly better than the inspiration photos). We cannot wait for her to shoot our wedding!
Marissa, 8 months ago
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Kayley Driggers Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

Hiii! I'm Kayley and I'm so glad you're here. I’m energized by meeting new people, so please say hello! I’m a go with the flow kind of person – which explains my love for spontaneous trips and the excitement of weddings. I love to dance and have a good time (seriously, I WILL be out there on the dance floor with you).

Awarded Best of Zola
I worked alongside Kayley at a bridal shoot in Seattle. Kayley is a complete professional and had excellent communication when she was coordinating the event. I saw that she was able to execute a beautiful vision and work well with all the vendors and people involved in the shoot. I really enjoyed working with her, and her works speaks for itself. She made the day even more fun and I would 100% recommend Kayley to photograph any special moment in your life.
Julie Grossman, 4 years ago
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Paul Douda Photography & Video 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

Have you ever met someone you just knew immediately was your person? We bet you have since you're here now! In 2015, Paul was the photographer at Crystal’s younger brother’s wedding, where she was a bridesmaid. We loved everything about that special day, but from the moment we locked eyes it was like time stood still. We knew then and there that we just hit the jackpot! Not only did we meet at a wedding, but we have both been in the events industry for well over a decade. Paul Douda Photography & Video offers full service wedding coverage for your big day in San Diego and beyond! We love to travel and destination weddings are a favorite!

If there was an option to award Paul Douda Photography 1000 stars, we would! We simply can't say enough great things about Paul and Crystal! From our engagement session to our wedding, everything they did was perfect! We aren't just talking about their products, either. They are fantastic at what they do and it's complimented by their wonderful and kind personalities; the complete package! If I had only one word to describe our experience with Paul Douda Photography, it would be easy. Planning? Easy! Vibe? Easy! Getting along? Easy! Day-of? Easy! Above all else, the perfect pictures, the heartwarming video, the overall experience, the best part is the friendship we developed with Paul and Crystal. From the bottom of our hearts, we couldn't be happier. A million and one thank yous!!
Stormie & K., 4 years ago
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Emma K Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

INQUIRE ON MY WEBSITE! I've been doing this for 8 years now, & it really does get better with time. There are countless memories of laughter, holding back tears (mostly happy ones), surprises, & moments that my heart didn't see coming. The opportunity to meet couples that become friends is something I will always feel blessed to have. I love building that connection as much as possible! You two together is your own little piece of art. At least that’s how I see it! So with that being said, I don’t want to try & copy someone else’s art. How you interact together should be captured purely.

I'm so grateful I found Emma and her team on Zola. In addition to my wedding, I also had her shoot a boudoir shoot and that was the first time I met her. Since that was totally out of my comfort zone, I was nervous but she immediately made me feel at ease and comfortable. The photos came out great and my husband loved the gift. For my actual wedding, Emma enlisted Solveig and second shooter Shiloh, who were also fantastic. Even though I barely knew them, they jumped right in and everything was so calm and organized. I even got my sneak peeks within a week and a half! I can't wait to see how they captured the rest of my big day. I would definitely refer Emma and her team to anyone looking!
Jess M., a year ago
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Halley Vernon Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

Hi I'm Halley I’m a couples, wedding, and elopement photographer based in San Diego, Big Sur, and Seattle, but I’m ready to follow you anywhere! I was born and raised in the PNW, I’m 28 years old, I have a husband and 2 puppies who I love with my whole heart. I’m an extroverted introvert who loves all-night brewery hangs just as much as home game nights, and my love languages are words of affirmation and sushi.

Halley was our wedding and engagement photographer and the entire experience was amazing, more than we could have asked for. She really captured our personalities and relationship in our engagement photos and leading up to our session she location scouted for us and gave her professional opinion on best time to meet based on sunset and weather. On our wedding day she captured all the in between moments and candid personalities of all our guests, as well as documented all out precious moments. She helped with keeping on schedule during the day, helped me manage any stress I was feeling, and was there to adjust my dress and veil all day long. She was the best investment we made for our wedding day by far and the memories she captured are truly priceless.
Mattie & R., 3 years ago
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Shaun Baker Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

Shaun Baker is San Diego’s Premier Wedding Photographer. Shaun grew up studying film/television and the art of story telling. “I love people and I am fascinated by the way we interact. I love the stories that each of us carry around. That’s what makes us all great. I have a need to capture the individuals raw emotions and give it back in a beautiful way. “When the camera is in my hand, normalcy is the furthest thing from my mind. It is normal for me to be in a tree, on a rooftop, or laying on the ground during a wedding so I am always in the best position to get the most creative shot possible. I'm always striving to exceed expectations.

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My family has always cherished photos, so I placed a lot of importance on hiring an ace-level photographer for our wedding. And the first time I came across Shaun’s photos online I literally gasped out loud at his stunning work. He truly captured the couples’ and guests’ emotions—and he did the same for ours. Shaun and his partner Annie, of course, took the pre-planned photos we had asked for, but the joy was in the unstaged moments they captured. The photos of our mothers hugging with tears in their eyes, of my grandma dancing and whooping with my friends at the reception, of my now-husband kissing my forehead during our first dance…. they captured moments and emotions we didn’t see or realize were happening that day the first time around, and their work is priceless to us. They put our families at ease with their humor and professionalism, and it was fun to watch them come up with creative ways to capture moments, but it never felt intrusive. Shaun and Annie also completed our photo editing in a fraction of the time that was agreed to in the contract, and sweetened the (short) waiting period with a handful of sneak-peek photos, as well as a 10 minute video slideshow of some of the best photos set to music. It was a lovely way to share memories of the day with friends and family who couldn’t make it and wanted to feel a part of the event. We would recommend them to anyone.
Michaela, 2 years ago
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Teresa LoJacono Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,850
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

Candid wedding photography means working with the elements, capturing the atmosphere, soul, life, love, and energy of the day. Your wedding story deserves to be told in a way that’s real and unguarded. Let your wedding photography define your day, and capture the connection between you and your loved ones, and tell your story in its truest form. Within those candid moments you'll be able to relive your wedding day 10, 20 and 30 years from now. Deep down most of us want more then just a pretty picture to look back on, but rather images that put the butterflies back in your stomach and make you feel like you are back in your dress again.

Teresa did an absolutely beautiful job for both our engagement photos and wedding. She was communicative from start to finish, and sought to understand our style and wishes. I often say my wedding was my Pinterest board come to life, and she played no small role in making my dreams come true :) Her kindness, passion, and thoughtfulness shines through everything she does. All of our friends and family at our wedding commented on how great she was, which speaks to her professionalism and kindness. She managed to capture seemingly every moment, yet I hardly even noticed she was there. It’s truly amazing how much of our special day she was able to capture on camera and film. We are so grateful she was available to be with us on our special day, and will cherish the photos forever! I highly highly recommend her to capture any of your special memories!!! Thank you!!
Andrea H., 2 months ago
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Unveiled Wedding Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

Unveiled Wedding Photography is one of San Diego’s most highly sought after wedding studios. Lead photographer, Mark Hillis has captured 900+ weddings. This vast experience, plus his background in commercial photography, gives him the expertise that few other San Diego wedding photographers can match. All of our collections include an experienced assistant photographer as well as a very detailed 1 hour timeline analysis done by Mark personally. Mark analyzes the entire day with you, and then types it up in detail. Unveiled's photojournalistic style ensures that your story is told as it unfolds, from the veil going on, to your sparkler exit.

Mark and his team were wonderful! I am so happy with my photos and the package I chose. The pricing was amazing and such great value. You don’t have to compromise a fantastic budget friendly price for high quality photos. We also received so many photos! I was so impressed with the work. I work in the events world and I’ve been charged a lot more for less. I highly recommend Unveiled Wedding Photography. Mark walks you through everything, gives excellent insights, and ultimately delivers a collection of memories that I’m so happy to have. I also loved that Mark brought a third person to our wedding that was paying attention to all of the details. From jacket buttons to necklaces, and stray hairs, he had us picture perfect the whole time.
Rachel M., 5 months ago
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Wildly Free Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

We’re a married photography team serving fun, non-traditional, & heart-centered couples all over SoCal & beyond! We describe our style as vibrant & romantic: capturing & creating as much laughter & joy as possible, while also always guiding our couples to focus on each other to create genuine memories to look back on in their photos. We believe ALL people in love deserve the most beautiful celebration that truly represents & honors their relationship. We believe in planning your wedding the way YOU want it, a wedding that will reflect and celebrate who you uniquely are as a couple - and we're here to help you do that.

Miranda was referred to us by good friends of ours. I saw their engagement shoot pictures and they were all amazing. Miranda has the ability to make even the most akward/camera shy (aka me) feel so comfortable and have it not translate in the photos. She has a great editing style, I didn't want to overly bright washed out look. Our pictures were rich with color, and just moody enough. After our engagement shoot and being very happy with the photos we booked Miranda for our wedding. Fast forward to March 2021 and our original venue extending their closure, we ended up re-planning our wedding in 3 weeks. Miranda was kind enough to create a special package to accommodate our short micro wedding. All of our pictures turned out amazing! Highly recommend Miranda for any photography needs.
Lauren I., 4 years ago
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Liz Erban Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

We have enough stress in our everyday lives, and I refuse to add any more of it into yours. That's why I do everything I can to make your photography experience as stress-free as possible. This means answering your emails quickly, freely sharing all of my knowledge & expertise with you, and walking alongside you throughout your entire planning process.

Liz is a gem! She is so much fun to work with and truly caring of her clients. I’m a planner so working with a photographer that truly understand the meaning of working as a team means makes a huge difference on how well the day will go. She was so on top of everything and didn’t miss a beat. She has such an amazing and happy easy-go personality that makes working with her so much fun! She captures rad and intimate moments so seamlessly. If you want someone that truly loves what they do and cares about you, she’s your gal!
Diana Belles, 4 years ago
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Captured by Amanda Lynn 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA
  • Offer

Hi loves! I’m Amanda, a San Diego based traveling photographer devoted to documenting romantic wedding moments and preserving the essence of the big day with imagery. I absolutely love having fun with my couples and getting them comfortable in being exactly who they are to capture in images! I have been a photographer for 10+ years and have fallen in love with being the person who showcases a couple’s love through creative imagery. I’ll be your biggest hype man, get you laughing with your partner and capture every emotional moment that should never be forgotten!

Amanda and KC were amazing! My fiancé and I were hesitant to take engagement photos at all—we are both awkward and don’t pose well for photos. Amanda and KC were very relaxed, casual and FUN! They made us laugh the entire time and everything felt so easy & comfortable. AND THE PICTURES ARE BEAUTIFUL! First, we don’t look awkward (big win). And second, the settings/backdrops/lighting they chose were exactly what we were looking for. Great experience and would highly recommend for anyone looking for engagement photos.
Mike, 3 years ago
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Nick Mantzel Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

I fell in love with photography in high school and studied photojournalism in college. Before my wedding photography days, I honed my craft taking portraits – and chasing down breaking news stories for newspapers in my home state of Texas. I’m still a photojournalist at heart; telling your story is the soul of my work. I spend my free time outdoors as much as possible: hiking in the Laguna Mountains, camping in Joshua Tree, swimming at La Jolla Cove, sailing to Catalina Island.

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I love working with Nick! He is super sweet, very talented, and he makes the wedding day not feel like a workday. I would highly recommend couples hire him to capture their weddings and events. You will not regret it!
Gina, 4 years ago
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Maddy Greene Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

Hi hi welcome to my page! My name is Maddy and I am based in San Diego! In my work i really love to capture the warmth that is Southern California. I love the natural movements of documentary styled photos and the luxury feel of editorial, why choose a fav?! Even though I am based in San Diego, I grew up on the South East and love to travel, so take me wherever your love story is!

Maddy Greene was absolutely incredible. She was personable, professional, and made Matt and I feel so comfortable. She is extremely easy going, but assertive in all the right ways. She knows how to give perfect direction to make sure she gets the best shot. We were blow away by the photos and could not have been happier to have her photograph such a special day. I have no reservations to recommend Maddy Greene to anyone looking for a photographer!
Beth and M., 5 months ago
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Adrian Burlaza Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

My name is Adrian Burlaza, I was first introduced into photography in 2008 when I took an intro black & white photo course. I instantly fell in love with taking images with my camera and seeing them come to life by my own hands (literally, in the dark room). From that point I committed myself to this craft of image-making and scoured the internet, learning everything from nerdy equipment specs to creative techniques.

I can’t speak highly enough of our experience with Adrian! His photos are stunning and he is so incredibly nice. My husband and I both feel a little awkward in front of the camera and Adrian gave great instructions and put us at ease. He also captured so many small sweet moments, and really got the feel of our ceremony across. He got our photos back to us super fast too, overall a really amazing experience!
Pascalle R., 2 years ago
Lexx Creative 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,050
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

Hi, I'm Alexx! I grew up in San Diego and went to school in Malibu to study media production & math (I know, weird combo). Since then, I've lived in both Point Loma in SD and in West LA, so I'm always popping around all of SoCal! I absolutely adore weddings for the love, celebration, joy, and romance, so I want to make sure those are your main feelings throughout the day! What that means is I will always remain a calm presence in the chaos to help keep you grounded, but also blend into the background to give you space to just experience your day!

I don't even know where to begin. Alexx was hands down the best photographer we could have asked for. From the start she was supper communicative and within a day of inquiry, we had set up a time to chat and get acquainted. She is incredibly professional, but still super personable! We had so much fun with her at our engagement shoot, and the photos were INCREDIBLE. Her style is so organic and she makes you feel very comfortable from the start. She gave us so many tips leading up to the wedding about what to have ready for her and at what time, while still being super flexible with us if we needed to adapt. Day of with her was a breeze, too! She lead us through all of our photos and we wrapped up family photos quickly enough thanks to her that we were able to spend more time with our guests/family before the reception which was amazing! She had our previews to us within a few days and we are OBSESSED with every photo!! We cannot wait to see the full gallery :) Thank you so much for everything, Alexx!!!
Payten S., 3 years ago
Color Shot Studio 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

A wedding is a celebration of life coming together, it is one of the happiest events in one’s life. We just want you to enjoy and have the time of your life! Be there, laugh, and enjoy the party as we capture the story, people & decor as the event naturally unfolds. We will create a beautifully handcrafted picture story, especially for you to cherish all your life. Work with the top-shelf wedding photography studio in San Diego & Southern California to assure that your celebration is captured in the best possible way and by keeping your vision in mind.

Shilpa was absolutely amazing to work with! We hired her pretty close to our wedding date and she helped us so much on all the questions we had and met with us in person to go over all the small and important details and was able to accommodate to anything we needed and wanted to be done. She was able to capture every single important moment we wanted and more! The pictures came out so beautiful, vibrant and just perfectly edited to enhance the beautiful moments. She is very creative and shoots tons of different beautiful, fun poses and spots. She’s a very hard worker and she made everyone feel really comfortable and we had a great time taking fun pictures with our wedding guests! We would recommend her to anyone! The next time we need a photographer for anything we’re calling her! :)
Christina & M., 4 years ago
Rey Benasfre Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves San Luis Rey, CA

I got into the photography business back in 2016 because of people just like you – who want to enjoy an unforgettable experience and to remember it in a unique way. You’re why I put a creative spin on typical photographs – and create astonishing works of art. So that you’ll not only remember the past but have something extraordinary to share with the future. Because your photos are bigger than you. They are your legacy. And that deserves to be documented beautifully.

Rey Benasfre Photography was a joy to work with from start to finish. Their communication style was clear, courteous, and polite, putting us at ease throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was nothing short of awestruck - their creative, mesmerizing, and elegant photos captured the beauty and magic of our special day effortlessly. Rey and his team knew exactly how to set up and seamlessly capture all the moments that made our wedding day so memorable. Compared to most photographers, Rey combines artistic, elegant, photojournalistic and editorial styles to deliver truly stunning results. We are overjoyed with the photos and couldn't recommend Rey Benasfre Photography more highly.
David P., 2 months ago

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About wedding photographers in San Luis Rey, CA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in San Luis Rey, CA?

A San Luis Rey, 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 San Luis Rey, 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 San Luis Rey, 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?

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