The Best Classic Wedding Photographers in Santa Ynez, CA

The Best Classic Wedding Photographers in Santa Ynez, CA

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Shannon Bryn Photo LLC 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,250
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

If it's your first time here, welcome! My name is Shannon Montgomery, and I am a California and travel photographer that specializes in traditional+timeless weddings and elopements. I am always up for a good hike, enjoy rainy overcast days, and will always stop to pet any dogs in reach! Working in the garden, getting to visit any possible farm animal (but especially cows), and walking barefoot make me happiest. I love seeing the beauty in things that have endured the test of time, seen across the challenges and storms, and still stand in their own kind of beauty today.

Shannon is phenomenal! As a planner, she is so easy to work with and so kind! She makes my couples feel comfortable in front of the camera and not only that, but the photos she takes are breathtaking. She is one of the kindest photographers out there with quality work to match! She will capture your day beautifully and it is always a joy to work with her.
Nicole Taylor Events, 6 months ago
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Kay Mitchell Photography 

5.0

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

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

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Kay and Bram were an absolute joy to work with! It also helped they are total dog lovers like my husband and I, and captured the absolute best images of our boy, Maverick. I don’t think there was one moment where we were NOT smiling or laughing around these two, and it put my anxious mind completely at ease. They are affordable, hard-working, and completely matched our photography vision (lighter) for our most important day. I don’t think there are enough words to express my gratitude for the talent these two possess, but for now…thank you, Kay and Bram, for everything you have done for us. We truly adore you and are so lucky to have befriended you! - Chelsea, Neal, and Mav
Chelsea D., 2 years ago
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Randall de Leon Photography 

5.0

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

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

10/10 would recommend randall!! We booked him for our engagement shoot and wedding and we are beyond appreciative and impressed. RDL is the only photographer my husband and I could agree on. We liked his photography style, the quality of the work, the price, and his personality. He even guided us with the timeline to make the most of the time and photography. For both the engagement shoot and wedding day, he guided us and made us feel comfortable. We’re def not models but he made us look great! We were able to get some posed shots and some Candids. He was PATIENT with us and didn’t make us feel awkward at all. The day of the wedding, I got so many compliments from our families with how they appreciated his presence. He kindly directed people and was patient with us and our guests. Def professional guy and just honestly a good personality. He’s also priced well. Def recommend booking a consult and booking him for your events!! You won’t regret it
Katie N. N., 5 months ago
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Deanna Delgado Photography 

5.0

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

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

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Deanna was truly the most amazing photographer for our wedding! Neither my husband nor I had ever taken professional photos before, and to be honest, we’re both pretty awkward and camera-shy. But from the moment we booked her, she made the whole experience feel effortless. She even offered an engagement session, which helped us get comfortable in front of the camera. By the end of it, we were blown away by how beautiful the photos turned out—far beyond what we had imagined! On the wedding day, Deanna was more than just a photographer; she was a calming presence amidst all the excitement and nerves. Her ability to guide us through poses felt so natural—never forced or uncomfortable. She has such an incredible eye for capturing genuine moments, and the photos reflect that in every frame. Deanna didn’t just document our wedding; she became a friend along the way. I can’t express how much we appreciate her talent, kindness, and professionalism. We’re already looking forward to working with her again for future milestones and photo sessions. Thank you, Deanna, for capturing our special day so perfectly—we couldn’t have asked for more!
Christy K., a month ago
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Aladdin Films 

4.9

  • Classic style
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

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

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Getting married is a series of beautiful, surreal, and fleeting moments. For me, I knew it'd be the only time in my life where we'd be surrounded by our closest family and friends from around the world, representing different chapters of our life... and only for one day. Choosing the right storyteller was a big deal for me, and I could not have been happier with our decision to work with Aladdin Films team. Through their photos, we're able to relive the belly laughs, occasional tears, side glances, miraculous weather patterns, and overall dreamlike state that made up our most special day.
Michelle L., 3 years ago
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Ashley Cynthia Photography 

5.0

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

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

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Hiring Ashley was easily one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. She’s bubbly, kind, and makes you feel like you’ve been friends forever. The day of our wedding went by so fast, but every single image she captured brings me back in an instant. She not only captured our love story, but captured our friends and family beautifully. Every silly moment, tender exchange and happy tear was published in our gallery — and for that, I am forever grateful. THANK YOU Ashley & Meredith, our wedding day was all the more special with your talent!
Alyssa K., 2 months ago
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Joyce Li Photo 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

I’m so excited for your special day! This is not just another transaction to me - I’m here to support you every step of the way. You want to have a Star Wars themed wedding? I’m here for it! You wanna elope in the Dolomites in Italy? I’ll all in! I want you to have the best experience and I’m here to empower you to do what feels most like you, because I care about you.

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I've had 2 sessions with Joyce - an engagement shoot last year and a graduation shoot recently. She's very detail-oriented. I never have to worry about the quality of the photos. Joyce is also super friendly & makes the process smooth and enjoyable. I highly recommend her!!
Linh V., 5 months ago
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Fit the Frame photography 

4.6

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

Born and raised Originally from the island of Hawaii, moved to Sacramento, California in 2011. I've been shooting photography ever since highschool and have officially started my business in 2018 focusing mainly on weddings , portraits and brand photography. Currently 27 years old, I have shot over 200 weddings (first shooter and second shooter).

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Memo really came to the rescue when we had originally booked with a studio that flaked two days prior to the wedding. Memo was extremely patient and understanding of our situation and offered us a very generous and flexible rate to accommodate us with such short notice. He maintained a positive attitude during the whole event even when the circumstances were not ideal. Memo is very professional and friendly, you can tell he is passionate about his work. We were so happy with our photos, I would definitely book him again for an anniversary shoot or a family shoot. Thanks again, Memo. :)
Jaz, a month ago
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Liza Lavine Photography 

5.0

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

I am a wedding photographer based in Providence, Rhode Island. My love for photography began over a decade ago and has been an integral part of my creative journey ever since. With a solid foundation in fashion photography, I bring a unique perspective to capturing weddings. Five years ago, I shot my first wedding, and it was an unforgettable experience. Being part of such a special day and bringing joy to my couples is incredibly important to me. I am passionate about capturing the most intimate and significant moments of your wedding day, ensuring that each photograph tells the unique story of your love.

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From beginning to end, Liza was super professional, prompt, and friendly. She was so easy to work with, so knowledgeable, and so responsive - not to mention she is incredibly talented and provided us with so many high quality, gorgeous photos that we will always treasure. We couldn’t recommend her more. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer, look no further than Liza!
Maggie C., 4 months ago
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Whitt Photography and Film 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,498
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA
  • Offer

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

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Whitt Photography and Film were an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding! From our initial consultation to the day of the event, Hannah and Matt were incredibly hospitable, kind, and genuine in their communication. They were always on time and made sure to put us at ease throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was truly outstanding - the photos and videos they captured were beautiful, exciting, and incredibly creative. Hannah and Matt were very intentional in the way they interacted with us and also made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera. We are thrilled with the final product and would highly recommend Whitt Photography and Film to any couple looking for a talented and professional photography team to capture their special day.
Alana A., a month ago
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Hey Honey Photography 

5.0

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

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

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Anna is an AMAZING photographer. I was loosing hope finding a photographer for my wedding and discovering Anna was the BEST decision I ever made. Not only is she personable but she is so kind and she will go ABOVE AND BEYOND for your photo needs. I knew when I was filling out her inquiry form that she was the photographer for me when I saw Chuck and Blair (CHAIR FTW from gossip girl) on her form. She was very prompt in everything she does and she started off with calling me and getting to know me and all about my wedding. Throughout the preparation process she was there for me for even NON photo needs. She felt like a best friend who is so supportive. We had an AMAZING engagement at Muir Woods and my husband and I was very nervous because we never done a photo shoot before and we are two awkward turtles LOL, but once again, Anna came through and walked us through all the INSTAGRAM-WORTHY photos. We were slaying lol There were many moments we laughed and we had a great time. After the shoot she uploaded all the photos for us in a gallery for us to view and purchase if we like. GOSH we loved the photos. Honestly, after your wedding, and your big moment, photos are what you can look back on because video formats are always changing but printed photos can last centuries to come. On the day of the wedding, Anna was WELL PREPARED (she is a godsend) and she had one other photographer with her (also named Anna) and both of them made us feel so comfortable even though we were running a little bit behind the schedule. After the wedding (This made me cry [tears of joy of course[) but Anna surprised us with printed Polaroids of the wedding photos she took. I CRIED, my Best friends Cried, we all Cried. It was definitely a bittersweet moment because I wish I can be with Anna more. When we were planning the wedding album she sent me a draft and I just approved it because I thought it as good, but Anna was like nononono somethings up there was no comments.TBH i was so happy with her work, any layout is beautiful lolI. It felt SURREAL when the actual album was delivered by FEDEX. My best friends happened to be there when it was delivered and we were in tears again gushing about our happy day..... The album was SO HIGH QUALITY. IT WAS LIKE IT WAS MADE FOR HEIRLOOM. Leather bound, pages were THICC (yes with 2 C's) and I was just BLOWN AWAY (yet again) by Anna's quality even till the VERY END!!!!! I will DEFINITELY hire Anna again for any future photos like Christmas photos, anniversary photos, Boudoir shot, ANYTHING!!!! This woman is AMAZING and I have nothing but good things to say about her. Anna you are truly amazing and I hope nothing but good for your small business. Love Greg, and Mimi
Mimi Morris, 2 years ago
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Jones Media 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA
  • Offer

Jones Media is a wedding photography and videography company that is dedicated to capturing the love, emotion, and joy of your special day. Founded by a team of passionate and talented photographers and videographers, Jones Media strives to deliver exceptional quality and service to every couple they work with. With years of experience in the wedding industry, the team at Jones Media understands the importance of capturing the intimate moments that make your day unique.

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From the moment we first reached out to Jones Media, they were wonderful to work with. Their friendly, prompt, and helpful communication style put us at ease throughout the entire wedding planning process. On the day of our wedding, Alison and Chance helped things flow smoothly and made the photography portion of our day super painless. The quality of their work was incredible - they truly captured all the special moments that made our day so unique and memorable. They take the time to learn what editing style you want and make sure you like the outcome of your photos. We are over the moon with the photos and couldn't be happier that we chose Jones Media to be our wedding photographers. They made it such a wonderful experience that we will cherish forever.
Bethany E., 2 months ago
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Lo Anderson Photography 

5.0

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

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

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Lo is so invested in her clients' happiness and in capturing the photos of all their memorable moments! I am a wedding planner, and I feel 100% confident in recommending Lo to all of my couples. She goes above and beyond and truly cares!
Sweetie Pie Weddings, 2 years ago
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Elle & Co Photography 

5.0

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

I am a luxury destination photographer based in MICHIGAN, COLORADO & FLORIDA! I am ALL over Michigan and all over the nation! I have a home in Lansing, Holland & Traverse City. I travel all over Michigan capturing my clients from Lansing to Grand Rapids to the west coast of Lake Michigan to Mackinac Island & Traverse City to all metro Detroit! I have a second home in Vail/Summit County, CO as well as Clearwater Beach/Tampa. This allows me to be local to multiple places and states! This career is so much more than just showing up and taking photos. It's emotion, it's detail, it's getting to know my clients and capturing each of them uniquely.

Dani helped us with choosing our elopement location in Colorado! She listened to our must-haves for our location and provided us a list of options with info on permits and everything. She made the elopement process so easy! We picked our location off her advice :) We also had snow hit the day of our elopement and since it was just my husband & I plus the photographers, (Dani & Jed), she let us adjust our elopement time to get the best experience in the elements. They also followed my husband & I to our restaurant where we had dinner and took some amazing candid photos our first dinner as husband and wife. Such an incredible team and incredible experience. Hiring them was the best decision we made when we decided to elope!!
Alaina, 8 months ago
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Laurie Ann Martin Photography 

5.0

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

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

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Laurie Ann Martin Photography was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding day. From our first interaction, Laurie Ann and her husband Roy were incredibly responsive, understanding, and attentive to our needs and vision. Their creative, collaborative, and engaging approach to photography was a perfect fit for us. They went above and beyond to video our vows during our first touch, which was such a meaningful and special moment that we'll cherish forever. Laurie Ann's beautiful photography style and editing skills truly captured the essence of our day, and she was always open to our ideas and input. We couldn't be happier with the memories she helped create for us, and we highly recommend Laurie Ann Martin Photography to any couple planning their wedding.
Alexis S., a month ago
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Kaitlyn Carter Photography 

5.0

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

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

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Kaitlyn Carter Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our first interaction, Kaitlyn was responsive, easy-going, but also very professional, putting us at ease throughout the entire process. On the day of our wedding, her calm and friendly presence was so comforting, and she captured every moment beautifully - from the small, intimate details as we were getting ready to the larger, posed family shots. The quality of Kaitlyn's work is simply stunning, with a documentary-style approach and gorgeous natural lighting that perfectly encapsulated the passion and love of our special day. We are thrilled with the photos from our engagement session and wedding day and couldn't recommend Kaitlyn Carter Photography more highly.
Marina G., 4 days ago
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Kristen Vincent Photography 

4.9

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

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

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Kristen has long been our go to photographer I’m San Diego, CA. From maternity, to newborn, and even large group family photos we have always felt at ease and comfortable working with her. Not only does Kristen put everybody at ease, but she laughs, coaches, and encourages along the way. Flashback to 2012 when 23 year old Nina and 28 year old Brian decided to get married after knowing each other for 6 months, we did so quietly, secretly, and without the love and support we needed. We had always said we would do a ceremony and time seemed to be slipping by with constant military deployments, two adorable boys, and family heath concerns. In Jan 2022 we decided we had to do it on our 10 year anniversary in March. If you can’t tell spontaneity is kind of our thing. Before we secured the venue or picked our attire we called Kristen, we knew that not only would she be able to capture our day and energy perfectly but also help us with the details. Kristen helped guide our decisions in outfits, flowers, where we would stand for Vows, and made sure day of we got pictures with every person. The day was perfect, every person there was free to be themselves, including the kids, and Kristen was able to capture the beautiful unique energy of ever being.
Nina and B., 2 years ago
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Shot By Katie Gunz 

4.5

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

Katie is a published Wedding Photographer known for her warm romantic style. Over the past 7 years she has photographed many weddings throughout Southern California. She enjoys nature and loves connecting with couples who truly believe in love and creativity.

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Katie and Jeremy are truly the best and you can just see the passion for their profession through their work . They made my husband and I feel comfortable, they were patient and kind. The quality our professional pictures were beyond what I had imagined. I was pleased with how efficient Katie was in delivering our pictures and how fast she was to answer my questions. I definitely recommend anyone to trust her if you are looking into taking engagement and wedding photos .
Jessica & B., 4 years ago
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Peterson Design & Photography 

5.0

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

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

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Marisa and Tim are INCREDIBLE! I wanted a colorful wedding and I wanted our photos to look like our day - fun, goofy, colorful, vibrant, full of love and joy - and they absolutely nailed it. A bunch of sepia-toned photos of us gazing into each other eyes with serious faces would have felt extremely fake - no shade to sepia or staring into each others eyes, I think those photos are beautiful (and we did get a couple beautiful serious ones and some black & white ones I love), but the look doesn't feel like us. I feel so seen by our photographers! Their customer service was also top notch - lots of communication and some above-and-beyond special touches that were incredibly thoughtful. You hear so many horror stories of trying to hunt down or communicate with wedding vendors, and there was none of that here. The Petersons are a shining example of great work and great to work with. I highly recommend them if you want beautiful, fun, vibrant photos and a really nice experience!
Sarah C., 2 years ago
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LA Production 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $320
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Having experience in all kinds of events including quinceaneras, anniversaries, and various types of engagement shoots, and having experience in shooting hundreds of weddings, we guarantee comfort and security on your wedding day. No awkward pauses and no unclear instructions during posing. You can count on our years-long expertise in the planning stage of your wedding day and on the day of. 

Guys from LA Production did a FANTASTIC job during our engagement photo shoot! They made the moments feel so special and captured them perfectly in both photos and the video. Thank you guys, for your hard work, patience, and creative eye! I couldn't ask for a better photographer and videographer to capture our special moment.
Taylor K., 4 months ago
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Entenmann Photography 

5.0

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

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

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

5.0

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

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

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We cannot recommend Dylan Kyle Photography more, he is incredibly professional, helpful, and takes the most breathtakingly beautiful photos! Dylan listened so well to our hopes and desires for the day and what we wanted to capture and went above and beyond them. He was the perfect balance of decisive and accommodating, truly a wedding couple’s dream. Booking Dylan was one of the best decisions we made for the whole wedding - we even heard from so many of our guests how impressed they were by him! Thank you Dylan! We absolutely loved having you!!!
Jancy and A., 2 months ago
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Ivette West Photography 

5.0

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

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

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We absolutely loved working with Ivette for our engagement photos! She made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire session and really captured our relationship perfectly. Nothing felt forced or cheesy, but rather fun and laid back. Ivette was great about communicating with us before, during, and after our session and delivered our gallery so fast!! Her editing style is timeless and we couldn't be happier with our experience and the photos that we will cherish for years to come
Brianna H., 4 years ago
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Jean Marshall Photography 

5.0

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

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

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I wish I’d spoke up on being self conscious about my butt, and I didn’t so I have some pictures I probably won’t be sharing, but the pictures we have are pretty, she got everything I wanted during our ceremony, I just wish I had gotten some pictures with my bridesmaids and me in my wedding dress. The ball got dropped on that. Other than that I’m happy with my ceremony pictures, and some of the pictures where I’m facing away from the camera I’m not a huge fan of. My husband loves them though, so that’s good. There was some miscommunication on editing and what not, but over all we got some really good photos.
Promise R., a month ago
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Julia Goldberg Photography 

5.0

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

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

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I have been staring back at my photos for days now! Julia was an absolute pleasure to work with, she has an amazing personality and very talented. The most important thing to me for our wedding day was to have an photographer that would capture memorable photos and Julia did more than that. My photos are more than I could have ever dreamed of!! I can't say enough great things about Julia she definitely went above and beyond :)
Jamie, a year ago
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Emerald Sky Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA
  • Offer

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

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Emerald Sky Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding day. From the very first interaction, they were incredibly friendly, quick to respond, and incredibly supportive throughout the entire process. They took the time to understand our vision and provided helpful outlines to ensure we captured all the moments that were most important to us. On the day of, the photographer was attentive, checking in on us throughout the event to make sure he didn't miss a beat. The quality of their work is truly outstanding - the photos they delivered were absolutely stunning, with an amazing attention to detail. We received preview photos within days and the full album in record time. Emerald Sky Photography's incredible work ethic and dedication to their craft made them invaluable in making our wedding day so special. We cannot recommend them highly enough!
Cindy T., a month ago
Nicole Catherine Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Hi, I'm Nicole! From a young age, I always had a camera in hand and absolutely loved taking photographs and documenting anything that caught my eye. Born and raised in Southern California, I love the beach, bright colors, and documenting couples' love stories. Pursuing my passion for photography, I graduated from Brooks Institute of Photography with my BFA. I photographed my first wedding in 2014 and never looked back.

Awarded Best of Zola
We worked with Nicole for our engagement photos in 2019, and then booked her for our wedding in November 2020, which ended up being postponed to November 2021. Nicole was THE BEST to work with. She was always super responsive on email when I had questions or requests. On the day of the wedding, Nicole and her second shooter were literally a dream. They were so low key and chill, which is exactly what I needed in that stressful situation. Nicole was super perceptive to my personality and mood, and she could tell when I was ready to move on from a certain shot or group. Our entire wedding party and families loved working with her! She sent our preview pics so quickly, and honestly there are so many amazing pictures included! I can't imagine what the full albums will be like! I would recommend Nicole 100% to people looking for a wedding photographer in the area with her style!
Shannon M., 3 years ago
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Michael Teddy Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA
  • Offer

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

Michael did an amazing job of taking picture of our family. Thanks to him, we have beautiful souvenirs of this milestone. Thank you again, Michael!
Celine A., 5 months ago
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Shelby Ayn Photography 

5.0

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

Your experience with me starts long before you step in front of my lens. I take the time and energy to get to know you & your story, so that I can capture the parts of your relationship that are authentically YOU. So that you can look back on the photos from this season of life, and feel like you're right back in that moment, feeling those same feels. To me, a perfectly posed & still photograph doesn't capture a feeling the way that a candid one can. I direct my couples to create images that are full of movement and those intimate in-between moments.

Shelby is my go to gal for any professional photos! I highly recommend her to anyone who love great quality and memorable photos. Any vision I have she delivers perfect, if not better!
Nahla K., 4 years ago
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Mel Baxter - Love Line Studios 

5.0

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

Candid- In The Moment - Vibrant Images. Hey there, I’m Mel! I’m so excited to join you on this amazing journey. I picked up my first camera at 15—nearly 14 years ago—and haven’t put it down since. 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.

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., 3 months ago
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Another Dream | Wedding Photo & Video 

5.0

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

We're Frank and Anastasia, the heart and soul behind Another Dream, leading our team as a husband-and-wife duo. Together, we bring a unique blend of candid, natural, and creative storytelling to every corner of Southern California.

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., 2 months ago
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Luz Castro Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Santa Ynez, 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
She was so amazing, professional and her prices was awesome, we really love to contract her for our best day
Juan, a year ago
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Destinations with Dana 

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Dana. is. bomb! I knew she was going to be a good fit during our first phone call just because of her personality. Through the whole wedding process she kept checking on me which I appreciated so much. It was nice to be able to rant to someone about all that we were dealing with due to covid but she remained so positive! The wedding day came and she got right to work! She is definitely assertive but I think thats something that is needed!! She cracked jokes the whole time which we loved. Having to wrangle family/ wedding party to make sure you get all the shots and stay on time is not easy! I got my gallery yesterday and was floored. It was everything I hoped for and so much more... not one bad photo! I'd give her 10 stars if I could.
Imani F., 3 years ago
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Caitlin Audrey Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

Hey hey, I'm Caitlin! I've lived in Arizona since 2010, a transplant from the PNW! I've loved living in this beautiful state, and even more love photographing all around this beautiful state as well! I've been a wedding photographer since 2018, but a photographer even longer. I got my first camera when I was 8 years old and learned how to develop my own film in my neighbors garage. I'm a momma to 3 rad kiddos, love traveling with my family, a complete & utter history nerd - you should see my NatGeo magazine collection! I can't wait to meet you!

Awarded Best of Zola
Caitlin was the second best choice of the entire wedding (first was of course marrying my best friend). She not only made the day seamless, fun, and stressless, but hot dang does she take amazing photos! Our friends and family were blown away by her professionalism, kindness, and talent the night of, and we’re blown away a second time when we got our sneak peak of photos back. Caitlin captured moments that I didn’t even realize she was taking pictures of, and I’m so glad she did. My only regret is not having more wall space to hang all the photos she took, because I can’t pick favorites since they all captured the day so perfectly. If you’re reading this and still need a photographer, stop what you’re doing and go book her right now. You won’t regret it! <3
Rebecca E., 3 years ago
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Perez Family Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Santa Ynez, CA

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

The Perez family are one of th3 beat decisions we made for our special day, They were so professional, Kind, attentive, and captured the best moments, we couldn't be happier.
Carmen M., 4 months ago
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Wildwood Wedding Films & Photography 

5.0

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

$1,000 Off Photo and Video Packages Have the best day of your life and then share it with your grandchildren decades later! We charge less if you bundle photography and videography. Save up to $1,000 when booking a photography and videography package. We also offer stand-alone videography packages.

JD and his partner were so great! From engagement photos to planning out photos and the flow of the day he was very easy to work with. On our wedding day they were everywhere capturing every moment. We felt very comfortable with them and nothing felt disingenuous. Our deliverable photos and videos were given to us so fast. They were beautiful and so well edited, and contained wonderful surprises. Highly recommend hiring!
Sierra, 22 days ago
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Garrett Saler Photography 

5.0

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

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

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Garrett did phenomenal! He was very professional as well as his second photographer. Garrett was everywhere we needed him to be and everywhere we didn’t know he needed to be at. We are glad we chose Garrett photography to service our wedding.
Aaliyah & V., 3 years ago
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Nicole Serna Photography 

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
I had the great pleasure of working with Nicole for an event at Kings River Winery in Dec. 2021. We had a pretty complicated family situation during this event that could have caused issues for the timeline. But Nicole was able to help keep the bride moving and calm. And kept up with the timeline like a champ! Rolling with the punches is such a great trait for a wedding vendor to have because events can take on a life of their own. Nicole was able to keep up with the events needs and still completed her job fabulously. Additionally after the event she was lovely enough to send over a vendor gallery that does wonders for other business. Which shows her understanding of the nature of our industry, her care for others and her ability to work well with others. If I could give more stars I would!
Pretty and Posh Weddings, 3 years ago
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Charby & Co 

5.0

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

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

Awarded Best of Zola
Jasmine is incredible, which there isn’t quite a word adequate to describe her. She is fun, personable, and a bride’s champion. Our photos are absolutely gorgeous and she captured the vision I wanted. But, she was also the perfect hype woman and stood up for what I wanted. There’s truly no words to describe and express how glad I was to have her as my photographer.
Molly G., 2 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Santa Ynez, CA

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

A Santa Ynez, CA wedding photographer ranges from $185 to $20,000 and averages at $3,000. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

94% of photographers in Santa Ynez, 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 Ynez, 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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