The Best Editorial Wedding Photographers in Santa Monica, CA

The Best Editorial Wedding Photographers in Santa Monica, CA

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424 Wedding Photographers in Santa Monica, CA

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Anastasiia Tamarina Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA
  • Offer

I am passionate about creating beautiful photographs that help to capture the precious moments of life. My calling is to preserve your happiest and most memorable moments because photography is a way to capture our emotions, feelings, and memories in our minds. I believe that every moment in life has its uniqueness, and that's why photography is so important. If you are looking for a professional who will create unforgettable shots for you and help you preserve your precious moments, then you have found the right person. Contact me, and I will be happy to answer all your questions.

Awarded Best of Zola
She did an amazing job! The pictures came out beautiful and I started crying while looking at them. She made the process easy and comfortable. Wedding days are hectic and I appreciated how she reminded me to smile. Lol
Amanda, 7 months ago
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Brittney Raine Photography 

5.0

Santa Monica, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $7,000

**PSA: Please inquire via email/website instead of through Zola!** I'm Brittney, a wedding and portrait photographer from Los Angeles. I'm also a ceramicist, houseplant enthusiast, traveler (no place is too far), enneagram 4, ice cream lover, and introvert fascinated by human emotion. Photographing weddings has truly been my dream job, and I feel so honored every time I'm invited to capture intimate moments in peoples’ lives.

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My now husband and I were VERY lucky to have met Brittney at a wedding for a friend of mine. Immediately, we were both impressed by her ability to be there to capture *every* special moment of the wedding. Her stealth abilities are unmatched! Seeing her in action at a friend's wedding was only a fraction of how impressive she was as our wedding photographer. She was exceedingly professional, organized, and knew the schedule of events on our wedding day better than my husband or I! Pair all that with a sharp sense of humor and AMAZING photos, we could not have chosen a more perfect photographer!
Anna B., 2 years ago
Betsy Newman Photography 

5.0

Santa Monica, CA
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $9,500

Betsy is a lifestyle, wedding, and music photographer based in Los Angeles. She discovered photography as a creative outlet while studying theater at USC. Shortly after graduation, Betsy was hired as the tour photographer for Maroon 5 and documented 34 concerts across the country. Since then, Betsy has been on the road with One Direction, One Republic, Charlie Puth, and most recently Trevor Noah. Betsy's eye for candid moments and storytelling has led to photographing weddings around the world. She lives for documenting life and love through the lens. Betsy looks forward to hearing from you and bringing your vision to life!

I am writing this review wayyyy too late (over 2 years after my engagement photos were taken) and it has been eating me away inside because I need to give Betsy all the love and praise she deserves. Betsy photographed our engagement photos and would have done our wedding as well if she wasn’t already booked. As a wedding planner myself, I had worked with Betsy previously and she was always so fun, easy to work with and matched my energy on every level! She gets so excited when she knows she is ‘getting the shot’ that you can’t help but get excited too. I had a very specific vision for our engagement photos and she was 100% on board to make it happen. I love the photos so much and will treasure them forever as they document a very exciting time in our lives. I absolutely love working with Betsy and will definitely be booking her again in the future!
Aletha, a year ago
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Adam Griffin Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $8,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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Adam is a good friend of ours which made it that much more special to have him be a part of our day. We are HUGE fans of his work and overall aesthetic and knew it would perfectly align with our vision. He was such a joy to work with and eliminated any sort of stress whatsoever. If you're looking for a photographer with a great personality and even better photos, Adam is your guy!
Cody E., 8 months ago
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Lulan Studio 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Lulan’s creativity has led to his path beyond most conventional definitions. He has won 25+ wedding photography awards, named the Best Wedding Photographer in Los Angeles; while acquired advance degree in immunology and medicine from UCLA.

Awarded Best of Zola
Lulan created our pre-wedding ceremony photos at Caesar's Palace and the Botanical Garden at the Bellagio. Lulan outdid himself on this day in 103-degree weather. He made me look like a 1960's Chanel model. He created whimsical photo moments and good lighting balance. Highly recommend Lulan. Wish I could relive the moment all over again.
Genevieve, 3 months ago
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Kendra Smith Weddings 

5.0

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

Kendra Smith Weddings is filled with honest emotion and documentary integrity. Photographer, Kendra Smith, is inspired by editorial and fine art photography while passionate about documenting the story of you and your day in movement and light.

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Kendra Smith Weddings was an absolute pleasure to work with on Cody & Jake's wedding day. Kendra's communication style was timely, kind, and calm, which helped put us and the couple at ease throughout the planning process. She did a great job at communicating with us about the plan for the wedding day but was also able to be creative with the photography, even during a very windy ceremony. As a fellow creative, I enjoyed collaborating with Kendra, but appreciated that she could just run with it when it came to the photography. She was so lovely to work with and have around for the full wedding day!
Gabrielle Pinkerton, 4 months ago
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MKEshoots Photography 

5.0

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

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

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Murtaza and his team exceeded our expectations and captured all the beautiful moments of our wedding. I am definitely a little awkward in front of the camera but he did a phenomenal job making us feel comfortable and capturing candid shots. The quality of the photos is incredible and I know my wife and I will treasure them forever. I would highly recommend MKE Shoots to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.
Taha S., 5 months ago
Stephen Tang Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,100
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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To say that I love and trust Stephen's work is an understatement. I live in New York City with some of the most talented photographers in the world available for hire, and my first choice wedding photographer was to fly Stephen Tang to NYC from Los Angeles. I wouldn’t trust or want anyone else for the job of capturing our wedding. We have worked with Stephen before, and I just love his style of work. I also fell in love with his studio work after seeing another couple's engagement photos and wanted similar pictures for our own. Stephen knocked it out of the park. Stephen exceeded our expectations with the wedding photos. We have everything we requested and much more than we realized we needed. It was so fun to relive our wedding through the pictures. The only potential downside of my wedding pictures was I realized that I forgot to take a picture with my grandfather. I felt pretty terrible about it. I received my pictures from Stephen and cried because there was a beautiful candid of my grandfather and I. It was so much better than a posed photo. It captured the essence of who we are. You get what you pay for with weddings. Your pictures are your memories. They live on for generations. It was important to us to have the best photographs, and we knew we could trust Stehen to capture the event beautifully. Stephen went above and beyond our expectations and worth every cent. It won't be 2,000 photos and duplicates of the same shot. He’s going to give you a beautiful, curated story of your wedding. Stephen was also very helpful with looking over my timeline and telling me what was realistic. His experience allowed me to set expectations for what I'd receive, and he did nothing if not exceed them. Wedding days are beautiful. They are intimate, but they are also stressful. I’ve been to weddings where the photographer brings an anxious energy. That’s not Stephen. He’s calm and confident. He also takes charge in a non abrasive way. On my wedding day I needed that. I needed my photographer to be a calming influence and I’m so grateful that I had exactly what I needed. Stephen Tang.
Katherine Foronjy C., 5 years ago
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David Scott Bowles | California Wedding Photographer 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA
  • Offer

Perfectly Imperfect, for the madly in love. I'm David Scott Bowles—a creative soul who traded chef's knives for a camera lens, diving headfirst into the world of photography. For over ten years, I've been capturing not just pictures but tales—each click a chapter in a visual story. My style? It's a mashup of boldness and moody vibes, adding depth to every frame.

Made it as smooth as humanly possible and the pics came out great.
Aaron, a year ago
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Love Line Studios 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Candid- Editorial- Vibrant mages. Hey there, I’m Mel! I’m so excited to join you on this amazing journey. As your wedding and elopement photographer, I’m here to capture all the special moments, tell your story, and catch those little details you might miss. Photography is my passion. I’m not just taking photos; I’m telling your story, and I can’t wait to help you start your next chapter.

Awarded Best of Zola
Mel was absolutely everything on our wedding day! We had so many unexpected plot twists, but she handled everything like a pro. From helping us stay calm to capturing every single precious moment, she was an absolute rockstar. Our photos turned out incredible, and she truly made our day unforgettable. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer and would recommend her in a heartbeat!! WE LOVE MEL!
Sarah C., 8 months ago
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Bre Burkey Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Bre Burkey is a passionate wedding photographer and visionary artist. She is dedicated to turning her couples cherished and intimate moments into lifelong memories. with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to storytelling through her images, she's had the privilege of documenting countless love stories. She believes that every couple has a unique love story to tell. She works closely with her couples to understand their style and preferences, ensuring that their photos reflect their personality and emotions. Building a connection with her clients is essential. She strives to make her couples feel comfortable in front of the camera

Awarded Best of Zola
I have worked with Bre on a few weddings in the past as a second photographer. I’ve had nothing but great experiences with her as a vendor. Her communication has always been excellent, she is punctual and reliable, making the entire day stress-free. Her outgoing personality makes everyone around her feel at ease and more comfortable. I highly recommend choosing Bre to capture your moment!
Katlyn Bradley Photo, 2 years ago
Wanderlust Creatives 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Wanderlust Creatives is the brainchild of Jei and Gaile, born and raised in the Philippines, currently living in Los Angeles and traveling around the world. We met in choir, found a common love for art and photography, fell in love, and the rest is history. We've been photographing professionally since 2014. We love capturing moments, from intimate elopements to big wedding celebrations! Our approach is a good mix of documentary-style photojournalism and editorial work. We are very much inspired by contemporary art, pop culture, fashion, the 90s (the decade of our youth), and travel - one will find that all these influence our aesthetic.

We were thrilled to have Wanderlust Creatives as our wedding photographers. From the very first conversation, they were friendly, prompt, and easy-going, which put us at ease throughout the entire process. The quality of their work is incredible - the photos they took are absolutely beautiful and so nostalgic, perfectly capturing all the special moments of our wedding day. They really listened to what we wanted and exceeded our expectations, delivering photos that our friends and family have been raving about. In fact, we loved the photos so much that we ended up ordering numerous prints to share with our loved ones.
Kat M., 3 months ago
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Hanna Walkowaik Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hanna Walkowaik is a wedding photographer based in Los Angeles, California, frequenting Chicago & NYC, traveling all around the world to capture love. Hanna creates artful and storytelling images of your day using digital and film. Her photos are filled with vibrant colors, candid moments and touches of nostalgia. She mixes editorial and documentary styles to not only give you beautiful portraits and captured memories but artistic images to hang in your home. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in photography her approach is artistic, purposeful and technically skillful.

Awarded Best of Zola
While looking for a photographer we wanted to find someone we felt comfortable with, yet pushed us out of our box for the shots we had saved on our mood board. Hanna did just that! After chatting with Hanna for only 15 minutes we knew she was the person who could document our love story through still images. When it came time for our engagement photos we were very indecisive on locations and vibes. Hanna was eager to jump on as many calls as needed to brainstorm ideas with us. We went back and forth for weeks planning and finally, when the day of our engagement photos came Hanna brought all of the good vibes and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She guided us and made sure every detail was perfect to give us the best outcome. We will treasure those photos and memories from that day forever. When our wedding day arrived she worked diligently to make sure we all stayed on schedule, and was constantly one step ahead of us to ensure we got all of our photos we requested on our shot list while still making the morning so much fun with her. Hanna and her team truly did not miss a beat the whole day. I cannot say enough incredible things about Hanna and our experience working with her. We are so excited to work with her again in the future! Allie Jack
Allie & Jack D., 2 months ago
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Cruzio Photography & Videography 

5.0

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

We're a Wedding Photo & Video Studio based in Los Angeles, California. Our goal is to have your wedding photos and video serve as a testimony for the generations to come that true love exists and that the happiest moments are those that are shared in the presence of your loved ones.

Awarded Best of Zola
I hired Cruzio Photography for my wedding and was so thankful that they were so flexible and calming throughout the day. Needless to say my day didn't go as planned (Brides-if you know, you know!) but they were so flexible and direct with me, so I didn't worry that I wasn't going to get the shots I wanted. I'm a huge photo person and they understood the assignment!! Thank you Victoria and Cristian!
Linda Steed, 3 years ago
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Cindy Baez Photography 

5.0

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

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

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It was a pleasure shooting with a professional, talented and charismatic photographer like Cindy on our wedding day! I knew when we met at. Kai and Anika's wedding and saw her work… that when the time would come I would ask her to shoot my wedding. Cindy traveled during the holidays, all the way to Tulum, Mexico a crazy taxi ride to the hotel and captured all the magic of our wedding. Listen, some photographers know how to use cameras, but don’t have a good eye; but some know how to use a camera, understand lighting and have a good eye. That's Cindy! she is aware of key moments, always ready to capture and takes charge when it's time to compose her models and shots. That's very important! She did that to perfection for my wife and I. So if you ever get married or need someone who can capture moments worth remembering; I highly recommend for her to be your shooter! She always understands the assignment! Thank you Cindy, for capturing some of my favorite memories and possibly new tattoo ideas. Mr. and Mrs. Sevillano 12.21.24
Kevin S., 3 months ago
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Kristina Lee Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Born in the desert (AZ Baby!) and relocated to the sea. I firmly believe that a good day starts with a cup of coffee and ends with glass of red wine. I own more jewelry than I do clothes and in my opinion, too much gold does not exist. My biggest passion will always be photography. I’ve had a camera in my hands since I was a little girl – I would even set up “stylized shoots” in my family’s living room that consisted of sheets pinned to the wall, my friends and fake flowers (embarrassing, but I’m not kidding!). I strive for those editorial, Vogue-like shots, but I really live for those private, in-between moments.

Awarded Best of Zola
As a wedding planner, I get the opportunity to work with many photographers. BY FAR, Kristina Lee Photography is my all-time favorite! Not only does she have an artistic eye for capturing moments, but she also makes the couples feel comfortable and relaxed. Kristina also is a team player with the rest of the vendors. Her turn around time for images is like no other. The generosity of what she pours into her craft and service is admirable! Kristina is both professional and playful which clients love and trust! I have no hesitation in recommending Kristina Lee Photography. As a matter of fact, I highly encourage it! You'll have the best pictures with the most delightful photographer!
Jenny Goodman, 5 years ago
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Sam Turchin Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hi! My name is Sam. I'm a nature-loving, coffee-craving, binge-watching Los Angeles native. I’ve been photographing weddings for over 10 years. I know my way around and can help you maximize your time to its fullest. And I guarantee that we’ll get some awesome photos in the process!

Awarded Best of Zola
Sam Turchin was the best photographer I could have possibly chosen to capture my wedding day. She was very flexible and accommodating with coming up with a price package that worked for me. She had great communication before the wedding day so we could plan exactly what I wanted. On the day of, she kept a very professional and positive attitude when things didn’t go exactly as planned, and of course her photographs were STUNNING. She provided a sneak peek within a week and all of our photos arrived in a very organized gallery within 2 months of our wedding!
Shira W., 8 months ago
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Michelle Lanning Photography 

4.0

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

An expert on wild and beautiful locations on the West Coast (California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii) I am a full time photographer with a passion for creating timeless and candid art about your life. I service all of Southern California, Northern California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii regularly, and will travel anywhere you want me to go to document your love!

Michelle Lanning Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with. Their communication style was kind, effective, and helpful throughout the entire process. The value and quality of their work was amazing - the photos they captured were truly stunning and beautifully showcased our special day. They went the extra mile to ensure we were happy and comfortable, and we couldn't be more grateful for the incredible memories they helped create.
Kendra, 5 months ago
Eye of Blaxz Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hey! I'm Darren Smith (Blaxz Alexander) the owner and lead photographer for Eye of Blaxz Photography. A photographer for 7 years, we're based out of Los Angeles, California and South Eastern Pennsylvania. (Reading, Lancaster, Philadelphia) I have captured several amazing moments around the world in cities like Toronto, Paris, NYC, Miami, and more. With me as your moment keeper, I guarantee timeless images that we all will enjoy and be proud of over the years.

Awarded Best of Zola
Darren is an amazing photographer. From the actual photos to his beautiful personality, I couldn’t be more pleased. His calm and friendly demeanor really helped keep me calm as well. He was on time, kept with the schedule, was extremely flexible and understanding. The photos came out so perfect, and I will cherish them forever. I plan on working with him again in the future! Thank you Darren!
Alexis V., a year ago
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Heather East Weddings 

5.0

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

Hello! So glad we've found each other! I LOVE to capture your authentic moments, with a perfect texture of candid or documentary style photography + a prompts or direction moments, seamlessly interjected into your unfolding moments. Let's vibe about what your day, and what's most important to you two to capture <3

Awarded Best of Zola
We absolutely loved working with Heather and her team. I, personally, am not comfortable in front of the camera and I get extremely camera shy. Heather, being the awesome person that she is, has a way of directing the photo shoot that makes it fun and natural. We love our pictures and the memories Heather was able to capture from our engagement shoot + our special day. 10 out of 10 would recommend and I'm glad to have made a new friend from working with her!
Pearl + J., 5 years ago
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The I Do Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,750
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

We are a family-owned wedding photography and videography company that was started in 2012. At heart, we're all just a bunch of fun-loving misfits with cameras who love what we do and want to put smiles and tears of joy on people's faces when they see the photos and videos we take. We have over 1000 weddings behind our belt and countless moments of happiness.

Awarded Best of Zola
My wife and I loved our experience with "The I Do Wedding Photography and Videography". The people were so kind and excited for us which made our experience that much more special. The final set of photos was fantastic and the final 6 minute highlight video they sent us was absolutely fantastic; all of our friends and family we've shown it to adore it! We highly recommend The I Do.
Genna R., 8 months ago
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Fresh Studio 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I started Fresh Studio in 2009 to share my creative voice. Fast forward to 14 years later, it has become a platform for telling visual stories about the beauty of human connection and celebration. I live to experience the richness of collective human energy. Whether it's a wedding, a convention of the minds, or a performance on the stage, I'm at my best in this world when I'm behind a lens using photography to document your important moments, freezing them in time to live beyond a single day.

Jami was our wedding photographer during a post-pandemic time when all wedding vendors are completely overwhelmed. And yet whenever I connected with Jami, I felt like I was receiving her full and direct attention. My husband and I are not the most natural in front of the camera, so it was very important to us to have someone that could make us feel comfortable and come out of our shells and Jami exceeded those expectations. Her vibes and energy are unmatched. Shooting with her and having her present on our big day was a blast and simultaneously the calming energy needed to re-center and focus on each other. I will without a doubt be recommending Jami to everyone I know, as well as continuing to use her for any future life milestones. Her style and talent are evident in her work, but SHE is what brings it out of people. 1000/10 recommend
Carly & Z., 2 years ago
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Sierra Dawn Photo 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hey I’m Sierra! You are here for a REASON. I am a Colorado/California based natural light photographer, specializing in big weddings + intimate elopements. Capturing love while getting to tell your remarkable, unique story is the best most special honor. Believe me it is more than just a job to me it is how I am choosing to spend the BEST years of my life and I want to spend them with you! Let’s have fun, let’s be vulnerable, let’s have the best time of our lives while you run around with your hearts on your sleeves. Why? Because we only get to tell this story once so let’s make it the best one ever written.

Our wedding was our third time working with Sierra and Jullian (Youphoria Films), and yet again, they exceeded our expectations. I used Sierra for my wedding gift Boudoir photos, we used her for our Elopement event (35 people) and we just used them for our Black Tie Wedding (80 people). They are such a supported and enthusiastic team, while also being extremely calm and composed the entire time. We never once worried about their performance as they are always professional, communicative, and just overall fantastic. We have loved our photos and videos, and will always recommend them to our friends and family! Get yourself a crew who feels like friends, because that is what they do and it makes the world of a difference!
Noelle C., 7 months ago
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Gray Day Photography 

5.0

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

Hi there! Jacquelyn here! Welcome to Gray Day. I am passionate about telling your love story, making memories last forever, and always having a good time! I believe in love of all kinds! Everyone has a different story and I want to capture it! Not only do I want to make amazing photos that will last a lifetime, but I want to have the best time with you and your loved ones! I love capturing authentic candid moments that are REAL. I want your special day to be stress free and fun. I will make you and your partner feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera- it'll be like I'm not even there!

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Working with a professional like Jackie was an absolute dream — she made everyone feel comfortable!
Emily & M., 3 years ago
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AllyMajkaStudios 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hi there, I'm Ally! I’m a Beverly Hills-based wedding photographer capturing love stories across Southern California and beyond. My style blends editorial elegance with a candid, documentary approach—perfect for couples who value sophistication and authenticity. I focus on real emotions, transforming fleeting moments into timeless, romantic images. With a warm, easygoing presence, I make sure you feel at ease while I capture your love story with artistry and intention. I’d love to connect and hear all about your wedding vision. Let’s create something beautiful together!

Ally is amazing!! We are so happy with how our engagement photos turned out, and will treasure them forever. It was such a fun experience, and she made us feel so comfortable! We’re so lucky to have shared this moment with her. Thank you, Ally!!!
Brianna, a month ago
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Clayton Boyd Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,750
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

I’ve spent most of my career shooting commercial work, but wedding photography has always come to me through friends and acquaintances. Every time the experience has been a beautiful day. So I’ve decided to lean into it. I have an editorial feel, I like to use natural light and strobes, candid and posed. I love making timeless photos. Based in Los Angeles, I’m available for weddings across Southern California and beyond.

I cannot recommend Clayton highly enough. He is an incredibly talented photographer, Clayton went above and beyond to capture our wedding. When we shared our idea of capturing photos within Grand Teton National Park ahead of our Wyoming ceremony, Clayton worked with us to scout locations and woke up in the early hours the day of our wedding to capture the most amazing sunrise shots. A joy to hang out with, he made the entire process incredibly relaxed and fun. When we got our photos back they were stunning, with the prefect mix of candid moments, family shots, and amazing portraits. He did the perfect job of capturing the moment of a lifetime, and we can’t imagine having done it with anyone else.
Carley T., 3 days ago
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THE GOLD COLLECTIVE 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $16,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Authentic, timeless, essence, natural, and candid are the most significant narratives when capturing a wedding day and are always at the center of the brand's heart. We love natural light, a strong action-stopping camera flash, capturing enchanting couples with inventive dance moves, making new friends, a flowing champagne tower, and a heartfelt toast.

I adored working with the The Gold Collective team! Overall, Ivy provided a calming presence to the wedding day. She provided a fun energy for the bride and guests, so they felt comfortable in front of the camera. And as a planner, I felt at ease as communication was easy and thorough during the planning process and on the wedding day allowing for a structured day so we can get the best photos possible for everyone. In the end, she was able to capture beautiful portraits, thoughtful details of the day, and timeless candids.
Erica, 5 years ago
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Kelsey Rose Marie Photo 

5.0

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

Wedding Photographer with an emphasis on fashion. Love is the closet thing we have to magic. 10 Years of experience. Midwest girl who moved to LA. Diverse Wedding photographer and willing to make custom packages.

Searching for a photographer for one of the biggest days of your life isn't an easy task. From the beginning, Kelsey was very open & communicative as to what services she'd provide for us on our wedding day. She was always available whenever I had any questions or wanted to jump on a call. The day of, she was super professional and made the process seamless. She helped make sure I was able to get all the important photos I wanted with certain individuals & groups. The candid photos throughout our wedding were also incredible and I am so so happy with our photos & her services.
Katrina & G., a year 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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What other photographers are nearby?

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