The Best Classic Wedding Photographers in Santa Monica, CA

The Best Classic Wedding Photographers in Santa Monica, CA

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Pink Heart Photography by Maria Evins 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,450
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hi!! I'm Maria, photographer, mom, wife, and nacho lover. Not listed in any particular order lol Once I had my first born, I realized going back to work at CBS was not what I wanted with 12 hour workdays. I took photography classes and decided to build my own business myself. I have been photographing weddings for the last 6 years and enjoy celebrating this amazing day with all my clients. Cheesy as it may sound, I'm an absolute romantic and I relish in witnessing the love, words said, and the joy found at every wedding.

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Maria was my photographer for my wedding 9/3/2022. This review is long over due, I choose the Adele Package and I'm very very satisfied with my bridal shoot/wedding photos with Maria. I absolutely love my photos and I have since had the please of having Maria take my maternity shoot and most recently my "Trash The Dress" with her. I'm very grateful, that I have these memorable important milestones professional photography to look back at. I highly recommend her if you are looking for someone who is professional, on time, understand the vision you have, and most importantly is there is make you feel special and beautiful on your important day. You'll love your photos as much as, I love mine. Thank you once again Maria.
Christina, a year ago
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Randall de Leon Photography 

5.0

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

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

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Randall did nothing but the best! He is amazing! He captured moments and directed very well as well. he always made sure to ask us our input or our vision and he’ll make it into a reality and more! I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer for my wedding.
Inna N., 2 months ago
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Porterhouse Los Angeles 

5.0

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

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

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Porterhouse LA's service and quality are top-tier! We had the pleasure of working with Zyaire and his team for our engagement photo shoot and our wedding day. There were so many moving parts to the wedding (we had three locations) and they made it their mission to get important moments from start to finish. They were true professionals and guided us on posing, and stances, and he made sure to work closely with us on quick and prompt delivery of amazing quality photos. The level of quality and talent Zyaire provides is superior - we 100% recommend!
Anise S., 9 months ago
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Mirage and Light Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

Amanda is AMAZING! She is so sweet and fun. My husband and I are no models, but she helped our quirky selves relax, pose, and take beautiful photos. From the engagement session at the beach with our surfboards to our pandemic mini-money. She really knows what she is doing and we are so thankful she has been with us to document our most special day. :}
charisse M., 4 years ago
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Michael Teddy Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA
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“Imagine By You, Captured By Us”. Welcome you to Michael Teddy Photography. Where we specialize in capturing your moments that last a lifetime. We strive to deliver stunning images that tell your unique story. With a passion for capturing the essence of special occasions, Michael Teddy Photography brings a unique and artistic approach to every shoot. From the initial consultation to the final delivery of your images, Michael Teddy Photography is committed to providing exceptional service and breathtaking photographs. Every image is carefully edited to perfection, highlighting the beauty and emotion of each moment captured.

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Michael Teddy Photography was a fantastic choice for our wedding photography. From the first call, Michael and his assistant had a friendly and cool communication style that put us at ease. They took the time to understand our vision and made us feel like the center of attention throughout our special day. The quality of their work was great, and we were thrilled to get amazing photos on a budget. Michael was a cool guy to work with, and his assistant was very helpful in ensuring all the details and poses were perfect. We couldn't have asked for a better photography team to capture our wedding memories.
Chris & C., 2 months ago
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JetStream Productions 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $700
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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Josh was amazing! He was so flexible, accommodating and laid back. He put my nervous husband at ease almost immediately and delivered exactly what I hoped for and more. We are so happy with how he captured our elopement and got our photos & video edited & back to us super quickly!
Andrea L., 6 months ago
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Gui Bittencourt Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hi! My name is Gui Bittencourt, and I’m a multicultural wedding photographer based in Los Angeles, CA. Since 2017, I’ve had the honor of working with couples from around the world, documenting their love stories in different shapes and colors. My photography style focuses on telling your story through candid shots and gentle prompts to truly capture the feeling of your special day. Over the past seven years, my business has consistently received 5-star ratings across every platform. Please take a moment to explore my portfolio and reviews. If you feel I might be the right fit for your wedding, I’d love to chat with you.

Awarded Best of Zola
GUI very pleasant and charismatic his professionalism captured all the special moments of our wedding day 8-8 We look back on all the pictures and can feel the Love shared that day grateful for GUI we will choose him for all our future special occasions not only because of the quality but for his passion and dedication , beyond happy!
Aaron & P., 7 months ago
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Another Dream | Wedding Photo & Video 

5.0

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

I am Frank, founder of Another Dream, a close-knit group of passionate storytellers dedicated to capturing love stories. Together we birng a unique blend of candid, natural, and creative storytelling to every corner of Southern California.

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Another Dream Wedding Photo & Video was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding photography. Their communication style is quick, thorough and professional - they responded to emails incredibly fast and were very detailed in answering all of our questions. The quality of their work is nothing short of dreamy, beautiful and amazing - the photos captured all of the special moments from our wedding day in a natural, artistic way that truly tells the story. They have an ability to capture genuine emotions and moments without ever feeling intrusive. Their rates are very fairly priced for the incredible quality of their artistic photography and videography. We could not recommend Another Dream more highly for wedding photography and videography - they are true professionals who deliver beautiful work that we will treasure forever. Choosing them was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding!
Guadalupe F., 6 months ago
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Luz Castro Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, 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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She was so amazing, professional and her prices was awesome, we really love to contract her for our best day
Juan, 2 years ago
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Baha Danesh Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, 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.

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Baha and her team were so amazing and wonderful to work with on our wedding day! They captured the most beautiful photos of us and our families, and the details and decor. We are soo happy and pleased with how our wedding photo and video came out. Baha is absolutely great to work with, she is kind and funny and really has a breathtaking vision with her photography. We would absolutely recommend Baha for weddings or other big life milestones and events. Baha, thank you so much for giving us amazing photo memories to look back on from our wedding! I’m obsessed!!
Crystall and N., a year ago
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Sally Lili Photography 

5.0

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

Hi there! I'm Sally and I serve the Ventura, Los Angeles, and Orange County areas. I started out in sports photography and transitioned into portrait photography in 2015. I did mostly grad photography until early 2021, when I started to transition into family and engagement photography.

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We worked with Sally for our engagement photoshoot and our wedding day. Sally made us feel instantly comfortable at our engagement shoot, and brought that same energy to our wedding day. Sally made sure to capture those "small moments" at our wedding that were really important to us. We can't get enough of our pictures!! Please consider Sally as your wedding photographer, you will not regret it!
Ashley V., 3 years ago
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Jason Snorlax Photography 

5.0

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

Jason "Snorlax" Cun is an all around photographer that currently resides in Los Angeles, California. He was raised in the heart of Los Angeles, where he found his calling in photography. He aims to capture the beauty of the world and the people in them. He has recently begun his travels around the U.S capturing the life of those within that city.

I met Jason at a conference and learned that he does photography. When years later I got married, I remembered how intrigued I was with how photography style and the gorgeous landscape shots he would take. I asked him to fly out from California to shoot my wedding in North Carolina. He is kind, prompt, responsive to messages, and accommodated me on my wedding day. He made me feel comfortable and had fun ideas for shots of my wedding party. I would recommend Jason to anyone who needs a professional photographer for their event! Jason is one of a kind!
Jennifer N., a year ago
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Hollycast Production 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hollycast Production is base in the city of Pomona, California. Were are in the business for more than 8 years. Have travel all over the United States capturing that special moments that last forever. We specialize in Photography and Video graphics. We serve the county of Los Angels, Orange County and some areas of the counties of Riverside and San Bernardino.

Hollycast Production was an excellent choice for our photo shoot. From our initial contact, their communication style was very professional, with prompt responses via text, email, and phone. The quality of their work was outstanding - they captured all the important moments and details of our special day with an exceptional level of skill and attention. Hollycast Production was punctual and professional throughout the event, helping to ensure everything ran smoothly. We are thrilled with the beautiful, detailed photos that will allow us to relive our wedding day for years to come. Highly recommended!
Josefa G., 4 months ago
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Calibridalfilm 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,099
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

We are a family-owned photography business located in Los Angeles. Our goal is to discover and highlight the beauty of this world, to capture love and the human spirit in the simplest and the most organic way and to preserve these memories so that your future generation can experience your love story just like you did on your wedding day.

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Calibridalfilms was so professional. So helpful, and SO happy and ecstatic on our wedding day to capture the moments that meant the most to my wife and I. The photos were beyond what we ever imagined and they arrived SO fast! I have already shared there work with many friends and family to use in their future events. I am SO happy that my wife and I chose Calibridalfilms to capture our forever moments. We are forever grateful and blessed to have their work to look back on for years and years to come! Thank you!!!
Preston O., a year ago
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New Ending Productions 

5.0

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

The reasons people choose us over our competitors are: 1) Our communication is the best in the industry 2) No hidden fees, no travel rates(if booked before 2025), the quote you receive is the total amount. 3) We offer a very flexible payment plan, where you choose the dates you wish to pay on! We serve clients across California and throughout the entire U.S. 😁

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jay actually stepped in as a replacement on behalf of our original photographer, they were buddies :) The night before to the morning of, Jay was very communicative from the start & even afterward we were wrapped up from our ceremony. Of course being that this was our first time getting professional photographed as a couple, Jay guided us through poses, angles, allowing to feel very comfortable & natural in front of the camera. Plus he had a great eye when taking candid shots, which is one of the main things my husband & I wanted 3 At the of the day, he went out of his way to send us sneak peek shots of our photos & just from that kind gesture & professionalism alone, said a lot. Thank you so much again Jay for capturing such a special day for us, especially with our love ones there. All the photos turned out so beautiful!
Vercylanne, 6 months ago
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Lauren Allen Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Lauren, head of Lauren Allen Photography, has been a part of the wedding and fashion industries for over six years. She picked up a camera in high school and hasn't put one down since. She began modeling for bridal lines such as Vogue Italia & Versace's Bridal & uses that experience to assist her couples in posing. Her goal: to create a wedding photography company that provides modern, classic and editorial wedding photography styles with a personal, energetic, one-on-one touch.

Lauren was amazing to work with!! She did our wedding and engagement photos and they turned out better than we could have imagined! Not only did she make us feel comfortable taking the pictures but also hyped us up. She was super willing to answer any questions I had and gave us such an ease of mind on the wedding day because we knew we were in good hands. Would definitely recommend Lauren and hope to use her again!
Ally & A., 3 years ago
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Raasch.Photography 

5.0

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

Hello there! I'm Rick, a passionate professional photographer based in Long Beach, California. With over 6 years of experience, I specialize in capturing the most cherished moments of life through people-based photography, such as engagements, weddings, family photos, senior portraits, headshots, and other special events. I genuinely love this beautiful life and feel so privileged to be a part of yours! I love what I do and am blessed to give you the gift of photography. I believe you are created by God and your story deserves to be told in the most beautiful and authentic way possible. I look forward to meeting you!

My husband and I are beyond grateful that we chose Rick to capture our wedding and engagement photos! He was such a pleasure to work with and is so incredibly organized, friendly, and helpful with posing and capturing our authentic selves. Our photos are breathtakingly beautiful and that comes from Rick's magic behind the camera. I recommend him to all my friends and will be a lifetime customer as he does family portraits too!
Rebecca S., 14 days ago
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Daria Noir Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA
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I’m a wedding and elopement photographer with a passion for capturing true emotions in a natural, documentary style. I love photographing outdoor weddings, intimate ceremonies, elopements and cinematic love stories —especially in breathtaking natural landscapes. My approach is all about making couples feel comfortable and stress-free, allowing their genuine love and connection to shine through. Every little detail, every candid moment, and every smile is captured with care, so you can relive your special day exactly as it felt.

Daria was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very first inquiry, she responded very quickly and was polite, professional and fun to communicate with. Her attention to detail was impressive - she made sure to capture all the moments we wanted and put us at ease throughout the day. The quality of her work is amazing, with beautiful, authentic photos that truly captured the joy and spirit of our special day. We were thrilled with the final product and felt we received incredible value for the investment. Her unique style and taste really shone through, and we couldn't be happier that we chose them to document our wedding.
Gina R., a month ago
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James Korin Photography 

5.0

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

Hello Friends! I'm a wedding and portrait photographer based out of Long Beach, CA. Weddings are my absolute favorite type of photography and I love hearing about my couples love stories. My commitment to you is to provide with the best images of your life and a feeling that we are going to be friends for awhile. I will walk you through the whole process from start to finish and I'll make sure you take the time to enjoy your special day.

James Korin Photography is WONDERFUL. If you want your wedding day or other special event to run smoothly, be fun, and to capture the important details, look no further. James Korin Photography was recommended to me by a friend whose sister used them for her wedding day. The quality of the photos are awesome. A lot of photos nowadays are super contrasted or look like a preset threw up on them, but James Korin photos are timeless and beautiful — not trendy preset photos. Our wedding photos are beautiful! Thank you!
Lauren and D., 4 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Santa Monica, CA

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

A Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Monica, 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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