The Best Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Santa Monica, CA

The Best Fine Art Wedding Photographers in Santa Monica, CA

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Shutter & Sound 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Kelly has been a full time wedding photographer since 2016 and has been published in Ceremony Magazine, Wedding Chicks, Inspired By This, Loverly and Ruffled Blog and numerous fashion editorial magazines. Kelly started her photography journey in college with an old 35mm Canon - developing film and cultivating a passion for portraits. Ultimately, she ended up in the corporate world as a litigation specialist and nearly a decade into her career, she accepted that her true passion was in the arts. Kelly is a mother, wife and enjoys being out in the fresh air and sunlight and traveling anywhere.

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We’ve used Kelly on multiple occasions from our wedding to family photos! Every time we are super impressed with our pictures. Kelly is great with our kids and makes everyone feel super comfortable to get those natural poses and smiles. Can’t wait to book our next photo session!
Jo and M., 2 years ago
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A Heart String Wedding Co. 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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It is always pleasure working with Veronica and her team, she is amazing at her job and can capture all of the love and joy on your special day. She goes above and beyond, is super professional, and most importantly makes everyone feel so comfortable. We look forwarding to hosting many more celebrations with Veronica there to capture the magic!
Marlow Events, 5 years ago
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Christy Kendall Photography 

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $8,500
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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Tiffany J. Photography is one of the best professional wedding photographers in Southern California. Her prompt and professional communication in the months leading up to the wedding eased the stress of the wedding planning. On the wedding day, she was flexible and on top of every single detail. She's an artist and a team player, which is more important than you can imagine when you're working with so many vendors and so many different personalities. Her graceful and calm persona on wedding days makes you feel instantly at ease. I cannot recommend Tiffany and her team enough! And the photos after the wedding were absolutely a work of art.
Michelle C., 4 years ago
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Natalie Schutt Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,900
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

Natalie is the most professional, genuine, and talented wedding photographer. I promise you that you cannot and simply will not find a lovelier, more generous, or more brilliant person to help you sidestep stress and make the wedding planning process and wedding day a joy. At our wedding, three different people asked me if I'd later share her contact information with them for whenever they got married. Just think about that for a moment: three people were so blown away by Natalie's warmth, energy, and beautiful, bubbly personality that they would hire her on the spot without having yet seen her stunning work and even though they weren't engaged. Natalie's smile brightens up an entire room, and she has a truly remarkable way of making everyone feel relaxed and comfortable. She'll make you laugh, she'll keep your energy up, she'll capture the moments you dreamed would one day hang on your walls, and most of all, she will make you feel like your day, your marriage, and your love are the center of the entire world. This gift of her presence and love is extraordinary, and I promise you that it extends beyond anything you could ever hope or expect to receive from any wedding vendor. I cried when she sent us our photos because they are so profoundly beautiful and so full of the true emotion that she naturally drew from even the most reserved of our family members. Every photo was so natural and full of light and joy. Natalie has so much talent, and if you're one of her brides you'll quickly realize how lucky you are to have someone care so deeply about you and about capturing your special day. Before our wedding, Natalie spoke with me over email and on the phone, sent a thoughtful questionnaire to help us articulate our aesthetic and photography hopes, sent a quick engagement gift, and even checked in over text to make sure I was doing well the week before the wedding. After the wedding, she sent cute thank you gifts and GORGEOUS photos (you will love yours too!). But my favorite memory will always be from our wedding day when she took a moment to dance with my shy 5 year old nephew and draw him out of his shell so he could enjoy the party. The huge smile on his face will always be one of my most precious moments of our wedding day. My nephew, like so many of our guests, still ask about Natalie all the time. It was a pleasure to work with Natalie and to get to know her, and I hope you too will be fortunate to experience Natalie's light, love, and unparalleled talent.
Kaitlyn, 5 years ago
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Let's Make A Memory 

5.0

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

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

Adrian isn’t your run of the mill photographer. He is an artist, an effortless perfectionist, and YOUR ADVOCATE! He will not only take phenomenal photos that look better than anything you could find on Pinterest, but he makes you feel fantastic, comfortable and confident along the way! So much fun, never a dull moment. He totally catches your vibe and enhances it beyond what you could imagine! Not only does he listen to you, he MAKES IT HAPPEN. And makes it happen ridiculously well. He is walking talking inspiration and truly a fantastic part of capturing special moments. 100% recommend!
Madison, 12 days ago
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NZ WEDDING STUDIO 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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

5.0

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

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

We are truly blessed to have found Emily to capture our wedding. Emily met with us on a video chat so we could get to know each other and her complimentary engagement session was so special! We were not going to do engagements but are so happy we did! She is so fun to work with and makes you feel so comfortable. She even made sure our pups looked great in all the photos!!! The day flew by in a flash but the beautiful moments she captured for us bring us right back to relive that day! The candid shots she was able to get are EVERYTHING! If you are looking for photographer that can bring your memories to life, you have found Emily! You will be making a great decision.
Erin and J., 9 months ago
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Becca Maas Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

My husband and I absolutely loved having Becca as our videographer! I could not recommend here more! We were referred to her by our photographer and were so happy with the decision to use her! Prior to hiring her we met for coffee and immediately felt like she understood our vision for the video. She was so detailed in her preparation for our wedding and made us feel so at ease on the day of. Going into our wedding day, the idea of a camera following you was intimidating. We were worried we would be so focused on the fact that she was catching our every move but when our wedding day came it was the complete opposite. She did an incredible job of catching the perfect moments and really showing our love without it looking forced or staged. The way she shoots is incredible – she captures the perfect natural light and the love and excitement you feel on your wedding day. She even ended up having a drone on which we did not expect and were so excited about! Following our Saturday wedding, we received a teaser of our wedding video on Tuesday morning and were overjoyed with excitement! It truly was everything we dreamed about and so much more! I think we’ve watched it at least twice a day since our wedding! I could not recommend Becca more!
Natalie, 4 years ago
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Symboll 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,699
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

We had a great experience with our wedding photographer for our special day. He made my husband and I feel so comfortable and calm throughout the whole process of taking photos. It was truly magical the way he captured such intimate moments and golden hour. My family and gust were also so impressed by Adam’s professionalism. He was great with giving directions and capturing the perfect lighting. Thanks again symbol
Susanne R., 6 months ago
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Purity Weddings 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

Choosing Anna & Vitaly to document our wedding was the best decision we made in this process. They took the vision we had, and enhanced it even further. There are many photographers/videographers who can deliver solid content, but it really takes a special team to be able to capture a certain "mood" and "aesthetic." We truly appreciate their responsiveness and willingness to go the extra mile. The quality of their work really speaks for itself (especially when you have multiple friends who inquire about the team behind our wedding photos!)
Jessica H., 7 months ago
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Jennifer Trinidad Photography 

5.0

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

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

I would 10 out of 10 recommend Jennifer to all my friends and family! She is just so sweet and amazing. My husband and I have never done professional photos before and she made it so easy going. She first did out engagement shoot and we had so much fun. We both felt very comfortable in front of the camera. Jennifer is also very punctual. She also shot our elopement in Santa Barbara, we got sneak peaks back that same day ( how amazing, right?) and when we received all the photos about 3-4 weeks later, we were BLOWN away. Looking at the pictures made it feel like we were reliving the moment again, I am so so so happy that I chose to have her do our pictures, they truly are amazing and I cant wait to frame them for my home.
Julie + J., 4 years ago
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Heartstring Weddings 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,125
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

We absolutely love our photos from Huy! He captured every moment of our special day and the images are incredible - I can't stop looking at them. He also made the time fun! My husband and I aren't used to getting photographed, but Huy kept us smiling, moving, and enjoying our time together. He also got us a sneak peek within days of the wedding and the full album in just a couple of weeks. Huy did our engagement photos and wedding day photos. The best one-stop shop for all our wedding events!
Eric and Z., 5 months ago
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Cadoret Studios 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Paulina and Ossa are a duo destination wedding photographer and videographer . Since 2010, they craft elegant, luminous, timeless images. They strive to capture authenticity, beauty and the essence of your love. They offer masterful photography and videography in California, France, Italy and beyond : Paris - Provence - French Riviera - Lake Como.

Paulina's work is just the perfect combination of elegant, timeless, romantic, refined and beautiful. Each image tells a story that just by being there you wouldn’t be able to share it or express it as she does. I highly recommend Paulina to capture any moment of your life you want to remember. She will be the best at it and share these exceptional experiences through her pictures.
Alex, 4 months ago
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Rachel Madrigal Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,990
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,400
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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

4.8

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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Grace shot our engagement and wedding and was so easy to work with! She was so flexible and worked hard to make sure my husband and I didn’t feel too awkward taking professional photographs for the the first time. Her photo style and editing is beautiful and true and we received so many complements for our engagement shoot. 12/10 would recommend!
Michaela P., a year ago
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Amative Creative 

4.9

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,800
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,250
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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We are so happy we found Sarah!! Picking a photographer was the most important decision for me and I was relieved when I came across Fox and Fig. Even though we lived in different states, Sarah immediately made us feel comfortable and excited and yet calm. I knew we were in good hands. Sarah and her second shooter took us to a second location to shoot pictures during our wedding that we are OBSESSED with and made us feel like rockstars. I think our timeline and plans changed multiple times on our wedding day, but nothing could phase Sarah and her team. I would choose Fox and Fig over and over again!!
Jenelle D., 3 years ago
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Roberta Nicole Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $10,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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We really loved working with Roberta. She made the photo process fun and easy which is no small task when you're trying to line up family members just hours before your wedding. We had a second photographer so ended up with many photo options including the moments of each party getting ready! She blended into the crowd during the ceremony and reception so we never felt like we had cameras on us and were able to relax and enjoy each moment. Looking through our wedding photos was such a cool experience. Her photos are so special and each one truly represents a special memory and place in time. Would not hesitate to reccomend Roberta.
Miranda, 2 years ago
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Steven Nguyen Photography, LLC 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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We don't know where we even begin to express our gratitude for the incredible work of my wonderful photographer, Steven, and his team. (Anh Vinh and Steven's beautiful wife, Connie, who was also an MC on my wedding day, was not just an MC but a true master of ceremonies, a guiding light ensuring our event was nothing short of magical.) Steven's talent and passion for photography were unmistakable from the moment we met. His skill behind the lens is remarkable. Every photo captured the essence of our day in the most breathtaking way possible. From the smallest details to the grandest moments, Steven had an impeccable eye for framing the perfect shot. The images are not just pictures; they are cherished memories frozen in time, each one telling a beautiful story of our wedding day. What sets Steven apart is his talent, genuine care, and kindness. Throughout the entire process, he was not just a photographer but a supportive presence, ensuring everything went smoothly. His warmth and understanding made us feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera, resulting in such natural and stunning photos. We cannot emphasize enough how much we adore our wedding photos. Each time we go through the pictures, we're transported back to that magical day, reliving every emotion and moment. It's a testament to Steven's remarkable ability to capture not just images but emotions, too. If you're searching for a wedding photographer or an MC, Steven and his team are an excellent choice. Their talent, professionalism, and genuine care for their clients make them stand out in the industry. Connie, Steven's wife, is a talented MC who brings warmth and support to your event. She made our celebration unforgettable, and we highly recommend her to anyone looking for an exceptional MC. Booking Steven and his team was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone seeking a remarkable photographer who genuinely cares about their clients.
Ivy, 10 months ago
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Cassy Velazquez Photography 

5.0

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

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

My Husband and I were scrolling through Instagram to find our wedding photographer and came across one of Cassy’s posts. We immediately fell in love with her photography style and aesthetic. We reached out to her for our engagement session and it was absolutely wonderful. To start off, I will give HUGE kudos to Cassy for getting onto a Ferris wheel to take our engagement pictures. We later found out she was afraid of heights. This will just prove my point that Cassy will go the extra mile & what she does for her clients. During the engagement session, she helped my husband and I feel comfortable as she took our photos and once we received our photos we were so thrilled at how amazing they came out. We knew right then and there we had to secure her for our wedding date. My husband and I had never planned a wedding, & we were also looking for a videographer and had no luck in our search. I reached out to Cassy for any referrals or previous videographers she recommended. She asked us what we were looking for and what our budget was and gave us a list of videographers. We found our videographer through her and we are thankful to her because they were exactly what we were looking for. A few weeks before my wedding, I had to find a new makeup artist and Cassy came through again! She gave me a list of makeup artists and helped me find a MUA for my wedding day. Fast forward to our wedding day, Cassy & her team got there early to set up and first things first, they congratulated me. As a bride on your wedding day, it can be wonderful moment but it can also feel a tiny bit Overwhelming , like you have no control of what happens at that moment. BUT, I felt so calmed and reassured as soon as I saw her. It really helped knowing a professional familiar face on my wedding day. Having her as our photographer during our engagement and my family photography session, prepared myself what to expect on our wedding day. She made me feel assured & calm and kept us ON TIME to our wedding timeline. Cassy & her team went above and beyond to capture all of our important moments and asked for any last minute details we wanted to make sure we got photos off. My favorite part during the wedding was that Cassy was not shy to interrupt to keep us on track with our wedding timeline. And you need someone to make sure you are on track so you can get to all of your activities and make sure your photographer captures all the moments that you have planned for. Cassy worked so well with all other vendors and was professional. Cassy was responsive and on time with the delivery of our photo galleries and we loved them all. My husband and I cried all over again. Cassy was the BEST, ABSOLUTE BEST.
Janely Y., a year ago
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Birchfields 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,200
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA
  • Offer

Hi! My name is Steve. I do visual storytelling. I’m married with three kids and in my spare time I record music and build things. I've been filming and photographing weddings since 2009. I love travel and getting to know unique couples.

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

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Having Leslie as our photographer was one of the best decisions my husband and I made for our wedding. Her great eye, understanding of light, and authentic desire to document love by means of photography has given us beautiful, quality images that we’ll cherish for years to come. She was awesome to collaborate with, as she took the time to get to know us as a couple and understand what details were important to us to capture. She worked with our wedding planner to ensure things would flow smoothly, including being cognizant of sticking to our timeline throughout our wedding day. She is professional and pleasant to work with, as she has a calm and friendly yet nonobtrusive demeanor that makes taking pictures with her easy (and our guests agreed as well). Choosing the right photographer is such an important wedding decision since photos are one of the few ways that valued memories are preserved, and we are so appreciative that we had Leslie as ours.
Camille, 3 years ago
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Emily Pillon Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

Awarded Best of Zola
We've had Kristen as a photographer at our venue more than once and we have always been pleased with how this team interacted with the vendors and the clients! Beautiful photos, beautiful personalities!
Taylor Gunter, a year ago
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Apricotlove 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,380
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

Awarded Best of Zola
We had such a wonderful experience with our photographer Samuel. He was very friendly, professional and helpful. He was flexible with our timeline and went out of his way to make our day run smooth. We were on a small budget and we feel like we got a lot for a very reasonable price.
Mika K., 4 months ago
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Rafael Garcia Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

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

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

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $2,095
  • Serves Santa Monica, CA

Hi there. I am a wedding + lifestyle photographer serving the East Bay, San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma and Sacramento areas. My focus is on outdoor weddings: gardens, historic homes, wineries, parks, private estates, forests, national parks, and country clubs. I adore details and love when couples pour their hearts and souls into making their wedding a special day they will remember forever.

I got married in Napa Valley and didn't know who to hire for my professional pictures. The venue recommended a few names and after contacting Vanessa I knew that is who I wanted to work with. She was very caring and patient. She was on time and didn't disrupt the moment when I was getting ready, instead she made it special. She gave us poses to do and talked to the venue to make sure we could go to a little bridge I wanted to take pictures at. I highly recommend her!!
Paula Z., 10 months 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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