Classic Wedding Photographers in Santa Barbara, CA

Classic Wedding Photographers in Santa Barbara, CA

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By Alexa Leigh 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,250
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA
  • Offer

I'm a self taught wedding and lifestyle photographer, with a special love for natural light and minimalism. My style is styled documentary + editorial perspective blended with a lot of candid content. I'm also a passionate traveler and love the outdoors. My mission is is to cultivate authenticity and, in turn, create memories in a true-to-life style that best reflects who you are and this life-changing moment by documenting your wedding day. I’m here to celebrate new beginnings, capture the smallest details, and emphasize your individuality.

Alexa has consistently delivered amazing photos captured here our wedding venue. As a venue, we have had the pleasure of witnessing their incredible talent and unwavering professionalism on multiple occasions. Alexa has exuded a warm and friendly demeanor, instantly putting couples and their families at ease. Her ability to connect with clients and understand their vision is truly remarkable. It is evident that they genuinely care about capturing the essence and emotions of each wedding they photograph. Alexa possess a keen eye for detail, ensuring that every shot is meticulously composed and beautifully executed. Whether it's a candid moment or a grand gesture, she has a talent for capturing those fleeting moments that make weddings so special. Beyond her incredible artistic abilities, Alexa has consistently demonstrated professionalism and reliability. She always arrives promptly at her start time and is well-prepared. Her ability to navigate and adapt to different lighting conditions and environments is truly impressive, resulting in stunning photographs every single time. As a wedding venue, we have received nothing but glowing feedback from couples who have had the pleasure of working with Alexa. She has an innate ability to capture the love, joy, and beauty of each celebration, leaving couples with cherished memories that will last a lifetime. We look forward to many more weddings together!
Estate at Via Las Palmas, 6 months ago
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Kay Mitchell Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Hi There! I'm Katherine (or Kay!). I've loved weddings for as long as I could remember and I believe I have one of the best jobs in the whole world. I love being able to capture moments from one of the best days of a couples lives and I get to do it alongside my best friend, my Husband. You could call us nerds; we love Harry Potter, puzzles and video games. Our favorite vacation spot is definitely Las Vegas and we both love good Mexican food. We have two fur babies; Bella and Betsy and yes they are so spoiled. The Husband, Abraham (or Bram) is also an engineer when he's not capturing weddings and a Cal Poly alum.

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Kay was all around amazing. She's very nice and easy to work with. We got way more photos than expected from our wedding day. & every time I reached our to her when something in the wedding changed she was easy and available to contact. I would most definitely recommend Kay Mitchell Photography for future weddings ! We love reminiscing our wedding day with our photos and we couldn't be happier !
Athena & T., 4 years ago
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Randall de Leon Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

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

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

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,950
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

In 2020, I took a leap and left my 9-to-5 job to pursue my passion for photography full-time. Now, as a dedicated wedding and lifestyle photographer, I’m thrilled to capture the special moments that mean the most to you. I take pride in delivering high-quality photos and genuinely enjoy being part of your big day. Based in Aptos, I also serve the surrounding areas of the Monterey Bay region, and I’m always ready to travel wherever your love story takes us!

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Deanna is kind,helpful and has calming energy. I love her Beautiful work and How she captured the love and silly moments throughout the day of the wedding day!
Cynthia A., 2 months ago
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Aladdin Films 

4.9

  • Classic style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Why do newlyweds choose us? 1) No tax, no hidden fees 2) No travel fees 3) You can pay with a credit card and you can make the final payment on the day of the event. And, you have an option to choose a monthly payment plan for your convenience! 4) Our company is insured and we provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI). 5) Exclusive referral program - “$100 FOR YOU, $100 FOR YOUR FRIEND” 6) You’ll get the best quality photo and video products in California from a company that can confidently compete with the nation's top studios. Having international awards in our industry, we hold courses and master classes for photographers and videographers.

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Aladdin Films went above and beyond our expectations. They have a lot of experience, and it shows in the way they made our wedding memories special. They’ve handled everything professionally, from our first meetings to getting things sorted with contracts and payments. At first, we were thinking of ordering them for just 7 hours, but after listening to their expertise we discovered that a full-day package would suit us much better. They instructed us during wedding planning and on our big day, they worked extra hard to capture every moment. Our wedding video and photos were not just nice; they were absolutely amazing. We've proudly shown them to everyone we know. I strongly recommend every couple to choose Aladdin Films for their special day – it's a choice you won't regret!
Anahit, a year ago
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Ashley Cynthia Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

HEY! I'M ASHLEY! Aka, Your Professional third wheel! I am so happy you dropped by! I am a uber bubbly, warm hearted, person who loves to order 3 drinks at Dutch Bros and say its for other people but really its just for me. When I am not spending my lifes savings at Dutch Bros, I am professionally following peeps in love and photographing their stories. I am a lover of true crime and murder podcasts! (But I mean who isnt! I just cant help it!) FUN FACT: I speak switzerdütsch, aka a German slang. My mom is originally from Switzerland and my dad from Jamaica, so you know I am always hungry for adventures (and new places to binge eat at).

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Ashley Cynthia Photography was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding day! From our first meeting, Ashley's positive, professional, and fun communication style put us at ease. On the big day, she and her talented and detail-oriented team worked tirelessly to capture all of those special moments. Ashley kept me smiling even during some family stress. The beautiful photos she delivered showcase her artistry and really capture the love and joy we felt. I was wowed by her determination to get the perfect shot. Ashley and her crew were consummate professionals and we could not be happier with the gorgeous photos to remember our wedding day!
Caroline E., a month ago
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Hey Honey Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,499
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Hi! I'm Anna the founder and senior photographer of Hey Honey Photography. I am a Texas-born, California girl at heart. I reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, and have a team of talented wedding photographers with a passion for capturing your life’s biggest moments and all your candid in betweens. Choosing a wedding photographer is more than just hiring someone with a camera to document your day. They should be someone who inspires you, helps ease wedding day jitters, and is your biggest fan, empowering you to be in the moment, while capturing what you want to remember forever, with creativity, boldness, and authenticity.

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Anna is AH-MAZING. I found her on a Facebook thread for photographers, and what really appealed to me was her editing style, as well as her candid plandids. Throughout the planning and meet-ups, Anna made this process simple and straightforward. I really appreciated that. I loooove polaroid photos, and I asked Anna if we could do that, too. We did and now I have many wonderful polaroids to look back at. We had a simple wedding day, with a photography session at SF Botanical Garden, followed by getting hitched at SF City Hall. My spouse and I did have a hiccup in the beginning, because we’re not familiar with SF, but Anna was super patient and chill about it. Her calm demeanor helped me calm my nerves (I really appreciated that, too). My spouse and I have never had experiences with getting our photos taken, and Anna made our first experience wonderful. She provided prompts that were wholesome and sweet, and took photos of us doing so. Seeing our photos was a surprise, because I never imagined us looking this awesome. Thank you so much Anna 3
Flora, 2 years ago
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Whitt Photography and Film 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,999
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA
  • Offer

Hi I'm Hannah and I'm from tiny fishing village in Cornwall, England but moved here to North Carolina in 2017. Fun fact, they actually filmed some of scenes for the Game of Thrones spin off, House of the dragon there! It's hard to pick favorites but if your wedding includes a dog in the bridal party, a dress with pockets and the cupid shuffle....COUNT ME IN! Among my never-ending list of dream sessions is of course a wedding at Disneyworld and the ultimate outdoorsy engagement session with the wild horses at Shackleford Banks. Don't be surprised when I ask you to add me to your pinterest boards so I can fangirl over your wedding plans.

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Matt was wonderful to work with and made the perfect film for my daughters wedding. I have shed a few more happy tears watching it.
Jennifer R., 2 months ago
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Lo Anderson Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Lo Anderson creates a warm, inviting experience leaving you with timeless photos that will last forever! You deserve to feel celebrated and happy with your closest friends and family while I’m there to capture every detail of it! Lo's desire is to deliver images that allow you to step back into your wedding day and relive your happiest moments. A photographer you can trust and have a connection with!

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Lo is the absolute BEST!! She has taken my family photos from day one of our engagement photos to our wedding photos to our pregnancy announcement and now our family photos!! We will never use anyone else!!! She makes it so fun and enjoyable I have LOVED all the beautiful pictures she has taken for us and we will cherish them forever!!! I’d give her a 100 star review if I could!!!
Kerby L., 7 months ago
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Fit the Frame photography 

4.3

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Born and raised Originally from the island of Hawaii, moved to Sacramento, California in 2011. I've been shooting photography ever since highschool and have officially started my business in 2018 focusing mainly on weddings , portraits and brand photography. Currently 25 years old, I have shot over 200 weddings (first shooter and second shooter).

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Memo_Media is an amazing photographer who captured our wedding day beautifully. He has a great eye for photography, and every single one of his shots was amazing! We were lucky to have him, especially because he was familiar with Sacramento and the hotel venue for our reception, so he knew and planned all of the shots ahead of time. We'd definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a modern, classy aesthetic and for someone who will make the photos on your wedding day easy and fun!
Elizabeth and K., a month ago
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Elle & Co Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

I am a luxury destination photographer based in Michigan, Florida & Colorado! I am ALL over Michigan and all over the nation! I have a home in Lansing and Holland and I travel all over Michigan capturing my clients from Lansing to Grand Rapids to the west coast of Lake Michigan to northern Michigan, Mackinac Island and Traverse City to areas of Detroit! I also have condo access in Clearwater, FL and Breckenridge, CO. This allows me to be local to multiple places and states! This career is so much more than just showing up and taking photos. It's emotion, it's detail, it's getting to know my clients and capturing each of them uniquely.

We had so many people at our wedding tell us how great our photographers were! Dani and Jed are a really great team to be around. They have chemistry and work really well together and make everyone feel relaxed and comfortable. Not to mention the photos are magazine worthy stunning. Hiring Elle & Co Photography was our best vendor decision of our day!
Angela, 6 months ago
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Kristen Vincent Photography 

4.9

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,995
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Hello there. Holy moly, I've been photographing all the pretty things, places and people for 12 years! I am a proud Mama to 3 kiddos, so I get the chaos that comes with love, life and the little ones. I love to dive right in and figure out what story I've been invited to tell. Who are you? I want to know your why. Why do you want your pictures taken and why me. Together we'll create your wardrobe with intention and choose a location that speaks to you. I always encourage connection, music, kisses and your best dance moves.

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

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

I'm a Northern California Wedding Photographer that captures your timeless, romantic, vintage, country weddings. We specialize in rustic weddings in vineyards, Northern California barn weddings, forest weddings and we love photographing cowboy weddings, even better when you bring your horses. Don't worry I do city weddings too so if its in the middle of San Francisco with a trolly car we can create your wedding story for you.

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This team is amazing. We had both Laurie and Roy to take engagement and wedding photos. Always on time, they make you feel comfortable, even when you’re a little awkward. And the photos all turned out great! Very flexible and accommodating; we had a slight issue and had to change venues and they were super understanding. Had pictures back to us in a very timely manner. Great experience my first time ever booking with a professional. 10/10 recommended Laurie Ann Martin Photography!
Megan R., 3 months ago
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Peterson Design & Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

We are a husband and wife duo who specialize in colorful and bright imagery for fun, vibrant and modern couples. Our mission is to provide an enjoyable, relaxed and fun experience in front of the camera and beautiful photographs that you will treasure for a lifetime.

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We knew in an instant we wanted to work with Marisa and Tim when we met them on Zoom! And our journey together was outstanding! They were so available to answer questions along the way. They attended our site visit, so they were familiar with the location. They knew who we were and our style by the day of the wedding so with ease and delight they captured our magical day! We are forever grateful for their amazing photos and friendship! Their work is OUTSTANDING!!! It was our best decision to hire them!!!
Gordon M., a year ago
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Entenmann Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,850
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

The Montana photographer with multiple editing color profiles! I'm a visual storyteller local to Red Lodge MT but I travel all over. I've been to 13 countries! My goal is to deliver photos that will FEEL like you in all aspects, I'd be thrilled to capture your special day! I focus on all the iconic moments AND the heartfelt/tearful moments in between. I've been a photographer for 13 years and have loved every minute of it. This is my full time career and I'm very dedicated to it. I'm very helpful and organized, I will take care of you! You've found "the one" in each other and I'm here to be "the one" to capture your day!

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Julie is a wonderful photographer. She made sure to get all the photos we wanted and took the time to create a family portraits checklist. She is very kind and professional.
Cara F., a year ago
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Ivette West Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Hi, I’m Ivette! I’ve been capturing the memories and adventures of weddings and elopements for the wildly-in-love in Nevada, California and Texas. With occasional travels to other states where couples want their wedding day to happen like New Mexico, Arizona etc.!

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We absolutely loved working with Ivette for our engagement photos! She made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire session and really captured our relationship perfectly. Nothing felt forced or cheesy, but rather fun and laid back. Ivette was great about communicating with us before, during, and after our session and delivered our gallery so fast!! Her editing style is timeless and we couldn't be happier with our experience and the photos that we will cherish for years to come
Brianna H., 3 years ago
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Julia Goldberg Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Hi! My name is Julia and I am a wedding and elopement photographer based in San Francisco. Photography is not just a job to me, it is truly my passion and my absolute favorite thing to do. I love getting to know each and every one of the couples that I photograph to fully understand their personality to deliver photos that are perfectly unique to them! I will help you along every little step of the way of planning your elopement or wedding. I am always available for a chat!

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From start to finish, working with Julia was an absolute pleasure. She was professional, friendly, and attentive to every detail. On the day of our shoot, Julia made us feel comfortable and relaxed in front of the camera. She had a great eye for locations and lighting, and she was open to our ideas and suggestions. Throughout the shoot, she gave us gentle guidance on posing and positioning, while still allowing us to be ourselves. The photos themselves are absolutely stunning. Julia captured the love and joy between us in a way that is truly magical. The colors are vibrant, the composition is creative, and the emotions are palpable. We have received so many compliments on our photos, and we feel so lucky to have these memories captured so beautifully. Overall, we cannot recommend Julia highly enough. She is an incredibly talented photographer with a true gift for capturing the essence of her subjects. If you're looking for someone to document your special moments, Julia is the one for you!
Jacqueline B., a year ago
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Dylan Kyle Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,900
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

I've always had a love for color and light, and a passion for landscapes and people. Ever since highschool and into college photography was just something that, no pun intended, caught my eye. I've been shooting weddings for 6 years now and there's nothing Id rather be doing. I'm married to the love of my life Rachel, sandwiches are my favorite food and I love long walks on the beach. Seriously I do :)

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We cannot recommend Dylan Kyle Photography more, he is incredibly professional, helpful, and takes the most breathtakingly beautiful photos! Dylan listened so well to our hopes and desires for the day and what we wanted to capture and went above and beyond them. He was the perfect balance of decisive and accommodating, truly a wedding couple’s dream. Booking Dylan was one of the best decisions we made for the whole wedding - we even heard from so many of our guests how impressed they were by him! Thank you Dylan! We absolutely loved having you!!!
Jancy and A., 13 days ago
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Kaitlyn Carter Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

I am a travel photographer based out of Louisville, Kentucky. I have always been the friend with the camera admiring those around me. I am truly captivated by people simply being people, always finding beauty in human connections and the REAL. My goal is to be a calming presence, help the day run smooth, and ensure everyone in front of the camera feels COMFORTABLE. I lean toward documentary style photography emphasizing what makes your love unique.

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I cannot express enough how incredible our wedding photographer was! From start to finish, she was nothing short of amazing. Her attentiveness and calm demeanor put us at ease throughout the entire day, allowing us to truly enjoy every moment. She exuded professionalism in every aspect of her work, ensuring that every detail was captured perfectly. What truly stood out was her talent and thoughtful approach. She made me feel beautiful and confident, capturing stunning shots that we will cherish forever. Her ability to anticipate moments and capture them with such artistry is remarkable. If you’re looking for a photographer who goes above and beyond, look no further. She is truly exceptional!
Fabie L., 2 months ago
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Michael Teddy Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, 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.

In December 2022 me and my wife finally tied them knot, one thing we were worried about was finding an amazing photographer. They would capture the moment perfectly, Michael and his daughter did amazing work. Me and my wife could not be happier. We highly recommend him and will tell anybody who would listen.
robert c., 7 months ago
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Splashes Of Time Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,999
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Splashes of Time Photography is a local studio providing wedding photography to newly engaged couples. Owner and Master Photographer Eric Andrew founded the company with the goal to create timeless images that will be cherished for a lifetime and for generations to come.

I had an exceptional experience with Splashes of Time , whose professionalism and creativity truly stood out. From the initial consultation with Eric, and when receiving our photos, every interaction was easy and enjoyable. He captured our wedding with great photos that my wife loves. His attention to detail and ability to capture candid moments made our wedding pics a great memory of the day. I highly recommend his services to anyone seeking a talented and dedicated photographer for their wedding.
Joe K., a month ago
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Luz Castro Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Hi, I'm Luz! I am 31 years old. I love to travel, I'm from Colombia, the country where born this brand, I started 7 years ago working for clubs and national artists in concerts and shows, By 2018, I had already worked with more than 5 artists and several weddings on board and the creation of content for clubs and restaurants brands. that required our services eventually. I want to offer all our clients the best experience and the best result depending on the needs and above all understanding the point of view of each new project.

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Luz was an excellent photographer, we loved to work with, she's very professional and responsible, always paying attention to details and work at the right time. She assisted us for the posture, the location, and overall, it was a great experience.
Angela M., a year ago
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Phavy Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Hi Future Bride and Grooms! I am Phavy, an experienced wedding photographer from Jacksonville and I go wherever your love story is! I love working with my brides, capturing the beautiful moments of the wedding day and making sure they have these moments to cherish forever! I love traveling to see beautiful places, so don't hesitate to contact me wherever your wedding may be!

We had the pleasure of working with Phavy twice throughout our wedding journey. She did both our Wedding and Engagement photos. Phavy is very communicative and helped me to coordinate my surprise proposal as well as a few surprises for my spouse during the big day. We wanted a photographer that would allow us to enjoy these big moments without being too intrusive. She captured so many amazing moments for us. We highly recommend her services for your big day.
Balaashwin B., 2 months ago
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Emerald Sky Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

At Emerald Sky, we believe that every love story deserves to be told with elegance, authenticity, and a touch of magic. Our team of passionate and skilled wedding photographers is dedicated to turning your special day into a visual masterpiece that will be treasured for a lifetime. ✨ Our Vision ✨ Founded on the principles of creativity, professionalism, and a profound love for the craft. Our vision is to not just capture images but to encapsulate the essence of your unique connection, ensuring that each photograph becomes a timeless piece of art.

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One of the best photographer that we have work with. Love how he take his time to take care of us! we have a great time during our engagement shoot!
Lisa and K., a year ago
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Perez Family Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

From our family to yours... Wherever God leads us, we will travel to capture your precious moments. We believe that each photoshoot is a divine appointment, and we are honored to be part of your journey. We are Robert and Justina, a husband and wife photography team with three wonderful children: a 4-year-old boy, a 14-year-old boy, and a 17-month-old girl. Often our kiddos travel with us to photoshoots (not weddings, haha ) , making it a true family affair. Family is everything to us, and our business reflects that passion. (As far as weddings, usually one of us shoot the weddings).

The Perez family are one of th3 beat decisions we made for our special day, They were so professional, Kind, attentive, and captured the best moments, we couldn't be happier.
Carmen M., 2 months ago
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Destinations with Dana 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

As a wedding photographer, my connection to my couples is more important to me than anything else. Serving couples getting married in dreamy wedding locations, whether it’s a vineyard in Carmel Valley or a beach wedding in Monterey, fills my heart with so much joy. It’s always a thrill to return to venues I love, but with nearly 100 weddings in my portfolio, it still surprises me how different each and every wedding day truly is. The menu you choose, the music you dance to, the color palette that inspires you - it all comes together on your wedding day to tell your story.

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We absolutely LOVE Dana and we love how all of our engagement and wedding photos came out! (: She made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera for our engagement shoot and it made it that much easier for our wedding! We had booked her for the time of our wedding and she even came early to get some prep/setup shots for us. We couldn’t be happier with our pictures and can’t wait to book her for future major life events! We love you Dana!! <3 (:
Lili & J., 3 years ago
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Garrett Saler Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

As your wedding photographer, a significant part of my role is to consider the fine art aspects of the galleries I create. Things like choosing the best light to fall over your wedding gown, balancing compositions, blending color, and layering textures to create dynamic and beautiful images. But it's much bigger than that. Photographs tell our stories, reveal emotion in ways that words can't, and offer the gift of visual legacy. An artfully told story transcends time. Beautiful photographs require exceptional artists. And you deserve exceptional art.

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Garrett photographed my graduation photos turned surprise engagement, engagement photos and wedding. We could not have asked for a better photographer! He is personable, professional and kind. He has captured the biggest milestone of our lives and has done so beautifully. I recommend Garrett to everyone who asks for photographer recommendations and even to those who don’t. He is incredible at capturing candid moments and helps pose for those who are camera shy. You will not be disappointed.
Ariaan C., 3 years ago
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Nicole Serna Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Plant lover, dog mom, croc rockin', beach cruisin', online shopping photog. You might catch me watching Emily in Paris while snuggled next to our giant lap dogs Lulu and Buddy or traveling the world to inspiring places with my husband (and best friend) Audie. I studied photography at the Academy of Art University in my favorite city by the bay, San Francisco. I continuously develop and modernize my knowledge and experience by utilizing my member resources provided by the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) Association.

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Where don I start? Nicole was amazing to work with! Very professional and down to earth! Our wedding photos and engagement photos were amazing and honestly she made us feel extremely comfortable! No awkwardness at all! She’s such a sweetheart and her work is immaculate. Would definitely recommend !
Mariah + S., 2 years ago
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The Photege 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Hi! My name is Marsha and I am a wedding and lifestyle photographer in Central California with over 15 years of experience. I love going above and beyond for my clients giving them the ultimate experience!

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Marsha has been taking our Mommy and Me photos since 2012. When it was time to get married in 2018, I didn’t hesitate to call her. I knew that I wanted to have Marsha capture one of the best days of our lives, so I booked my photographer, before even scouting a venue. She is sweet, funny, and flexible, all while remaining professional. Her honesty is genuine and she wants the best of what you aim to achieve. If you don’t know it, she’ll guide you there. She makes things fun and comfortable for everyone. I adore her and you will, too!
Pam & J., 4 years ago
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LA Production 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $400
  • Serves Santa Barbara, 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. 

LA Production’s photographer is a wonderful and very professional person. We were having a baby shower, and he was incredibly patient with our young kids during group photos and even stayed past the scheduled time to get some of the best shots, which now I realize I would really regret if I didn’t have them (I printed them, and now they are all over my home)). He made me feel comfortable since he was shooting pretty fast and always being on schedule. In the end, he delivered over 400 edited photos that he shot in a 3-hour period! Highly recommend!
Anya V., 2 months ago
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Charby & Co 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

At Charby & Co, we believed your love story is too important to not be captured how it feels. While we prefer to be sharing your stories, here's a little bit about us as your husband and wife photo+video duo! Jasmine is a California born and bred photographer with over 7 years of experience shooting weddings. While on lockdown in March of 2020, she met a photojournalist from Minnesota named Jacob. After years of watching Jasmine in the business, Jacob joined as a wedding videographer to put his experience as a storyteller to work. We now travel as a couple to capture love across the states, no travel fees wherever your wedding is.

Awarded Best of Zola
Jasmine is incredible, which there isn’t quite a word adequate to describe her. She is fun, personable, and a bride’s champion. Our photos are absolutely gorgeous and she captured the vision I wanted. But, she was also the perfect hype woman and stood up for what I wanted. There’s truly no words to describe and express how glad I was to have her as my photographer.
Molly G., a year ago
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Garrett Museau Photography & Cinematography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA
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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, 2 years ago
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Baha Danesh Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Baha Danesh is a multidisciplinary photographer, photojournalist, and fine art curator who focuses on Southern California's artistry of events, weddings, and portraiture. From blue chip art galleries to celebrity clientele Baha Danesh captures the artistic side to all occasions.

Awarded Best of Zola
I was referred to Baha during the pandemic and at first was hesitant to use anyone I haven’t met before, but when I spoke to Baha she made me feel so comfortable and promised to deliver all my request and needs for my photo shoots! She not only delivered what I asked for but she went above and beyond to make each of our events memorable! The pictures are beyond amazing! Her passion for what she does really shines through! Her professionalism is on point, she always has a smile and a pleasure to work with! I could go on and on raving about her! I have recommended her to all my friends and family! I personally have her booked for two of my events coming up! She is our photographer for life!! We love her work!!! Thank you Baha for capturing our special moments!!!
Shayda and S., 3 years ago
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Kristy Velesko Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

Fine art wedding photographer based in Phoenix AZ, and ready to capture your natural and authentic day! I have traveled and photographed over 150 weddings and believe in capturing the real emotion that happens on your wedding day with timeless editing . From elopements and backyard weddings to large venue banquets, I have all your photographic needs covered. I wear many hats during your wedding to be sure it is as stress free as possible. While I do not replace a wedding coordinator, my duties to you on your day, do overlap. I want to make sure that you enjoy every moment and that after you have stunning photos to fondly look back on.

Absolutely thrilled to share our experience with our amazing wedding photographer, Kristy Velesko! From start to finish, Kristy displayed exceptional communication skills, ensuring that every detail was perfectly planned, and answering all my emails and questions so promptly. Her energy and friendliness were contagious, making everyone feel at ease and adding a special spark to our day. Everyone in my wedding party loved working with Kristy! Kristy's vast knowledge about weddings was invaluable. She anticipated our needs and had creative solutions for everything (like how do I go to the ladies room in a HUGE ballgown - she knew!). Her artistic talent truly sets her apart; she photoshopped a stunning castle into our wedding photos, making our fairytale dreams come true! Not all photographers have this additional skill set! One of the standout moments was Kristy's ability to be the “bad guy” for us, especially when managing the bridal party. She expertly directed the groomsmen, ensuring everyone was in the right place at the right time. Especially when my groom gave them all lightsabers as gifts, you can assume the craziness that ensued! But everyone loved her even if she had to be bossy with them! A highlight was how impressed Disney’s Fairytale Weddings team was with her work. They couldn’t stop raving about her professionalism and the vibrant, beautiful photos she captured. Kristy truly has a gift for photography, and we are beyond grateful for the magical memories she created for us. We have since asked her to do family portraits and since I had 3 wedding gowns (Yes, 3!) - we had her do more portraits. They were all so gorgeous! Haven’t had a bad photo and I love how she knows exactly the directions to give us to get the best photos! Highly recommend her for any special occasion!
Janice Lai M., 2 months ago
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Emilie Leazier Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

As your photographer, I prioritize truly getting to know you as a couple, offering guidance and support throughout your wedding day. My goal is to capture those intimate, fleeting moments—the ones you might forget in the whirlwind, like your grandmother’s tears as you walk down the aisle or your best friend’s belly laugh after the best man’s speech. Together, we create a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere that lets your genuine emotions and connections shine through. I don't just freeze moments; I capture the essence of your emotions. With careful attention to detail, I weave these real moments into a visual story that goes beyond the ordinary.

Emilie Leazier Photography was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding! From the very beginning, Emily's outgoing and passionate communication style made us feel so comfortable and excited to have her capture our special day. The quality of their work is truly amazing - they provided us with an incredible number of beautiful, fast-turnaround photos that perfectly documented every moment. Emily even drove all the way from Colorado to our house in Utah, which is super far away, and made us feel so special and right at home from the moment she arrived. Emily is simply the best of the best, and we feel so lucky to have had her as our wedding photographer.
Faith t., 18 days ago
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Kait Hubbard Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

For the romantic explorers who are planning their intimate wedding in California, I am a California-raised, golden-coast obsessed, documentary-style wedding photographer who can’t get enough of the beautiful outdoor venues this state has to offer. From ocean low to mountain high, my bags are packed and I’m on my way to capture your love story in the most beautiful place in the world.

Best decision we made out of the whole wedding!! I have so much gratitude and appreciation towards Kait. She captured all the emotion in such a beautiful way!!! I’m obsessed with our engagement photos & wedding photos! I truly can’t thank her enough.
Karlie W., 2 months ago
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Jean Marshall Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santa Barbara, CA

I help couples document their love story in a beautiful and memorable way. By capturing the essence of your love story, I create timeless images that blend classic elegance with raw emotion. Whether you prefer posed portraits or candid moments, I'll craft a collection that reflects your unique story.

Awarded Best of Zola
I don't have enough words to thank or describe our time with Jean! I had to book her last minute because another photographer quit on me! She responded fast and was so kind and understanding. Her prices are amazing and we had such a blast following her around to see her artistic style finding us spots for photos. She edited them fast and they came out so beautiful! I can't thank you enough Jean! Ty so much for capturing our day! Sincerely, Amber and Alan Murphy
Amber and A., 10 months ago

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About wedding photographers in Santa Barbara, CA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Santa Barbara, CA?

A Santa Barbara, 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?

94% of photographers in Santa Barbara, 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 Santa Barbara, 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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