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Top 21 Wedding Photographers in Southern California Ranging from $1000 to $2000
Maya March 6, 2025
Your wedding day deserves to be immortalized in images that reflect the joy, love, and beauty of the moment. If you’re planning your celebration in Southern California, you’re in luck. We’ve curated a list of exceptional wedding photographers whose services fall within the $1000 to $2000 range—delivering professional artistry at an affordable price point.
These photographers bring a rich blend of creativity, technical skill, and experience to every wedding they shoot. Whether you’re drawn to romantic natural lighting, editorial-style portraits, or candid photojournalism, this list features professionals who can tailor their approach to match your vision. From sunlit beach ceremonies to elegant ballroom celebrations, these photographers know how to capture Southern California’s unique charm and make it shine in your wedding album.
In this price range, you’ll find a perfect balance between affordability and elevated quality. These photographers prioritize your story, using their artistry to document every meaningful glance, heartfelt embrace, and joyous laugh. Their portfolios showcase an ability to turn fleeting moments into timeless memories, ensuring that your wedding photos will be cherished for years to come.
Explore the profiles below to find a photographer whose style resonates with your personality and wedding theme. Each has been thoughtfully chosen for their ability to offer outstanding value, professionalism, and creativity—all within a budget that lets you focus on the other aspects of your big day.
Read moreWedding Photographers in Southern California ($1000-$2000)
| # | Venue | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Mackay Photography | $1,275 |
| 2 | One Moore Photo | $1,410 |
| 3 | Pacific Film House | $1,990 |
| 4 | Spawnzone | $1,900 |
| 5 | Atrin Studio | $1,200 |
Wedding Photographers in Southern California ($1000-$2000)
Photographer
Landers, San Bernardino County
Dean Mackay Photography
Starting package
$1,275
Negotiable pricing
9
About
Dean Mackay's approach to wedding photography is as unique as your love story. With an artistic eye and a keen attention to detail, Dean captures the intimate moments, the joyful celebrations, and the fleeting emotions that make your wedding day truly unforgettable. From the quiet exchange of vows to the lively dance floor, Dean seamlessly blends into the background, ensuring that every candid moment is preserved for you to relive for years to come.
What sets Dean Mackay Photography apart is their commitment to capturing your wedding day in a way that reflects your individuality and personal style. Dean understands that no two weddings are alike, and takes the time to get to know you as a couple, allowing your unique personalities and love story to shine through in every photograph. Whether you're planning a grand affair or an intimate gathering, Dean's expertise and versatility will adapt to your vision, ensuring that your photos are a true reflection of your special day.
By booking Dean Mackay Photography for your wedding, you can trust that you are choosing a photographer who not only possesses technical excellence and a deep understanding of light and composition but also brings a genuine enthusiasm and dedication to capturing your love story. With Dean behind the lens, you can relax and fully immerse yourself in the joyous celebration, knowing that every precious moment will be expertly documented.
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About
Introducing One Moore Photo, the exceptional wedding photographer capturing the beauty and joy of your special day in Orange County, California. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, One Moore Photo is dedicated to creating timeless images that will preserve the memories of your wedding for a lifetime.
One Moore Photo offers a personalized and tailored experience, ensuring that your photographs reflect your unique vision and style. With a deep understanding of the significance of your wedding day, they work closely with you to capture the emotions, connections, and intimate moments that make your celebration truly unforgettable.
Their portfolio showcases a diverse range of weddings, each captured with elegance and creativity. From intimate ceremonies to grand affairs, One Moore Photo skillfully documents every element, from the intricate details to the genuine expressions, creating a visual narrative that tells the story of your love.
What sets One Moore Photo apart is their ability to create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. With their friendly and unobtrusive approach, they put you at ease, allowing you to be your authentic selves while they capture the candid and heartfelt moments that unfold throughout your wedding day.
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About
Hi there, I’m Tatiana, a videographer and content creator based in Los Angeles, California. You may know me from Lovestyle Films, my personal wedding film company, in which I’m focused on luxury elopements and destination weddings.
We built Pacific Film House so that we could serve more couples, at more affordable prices. We're team members of photographers, videographers, and editors, so we can offer full services to capture a wedding day or a private event.
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Photographer
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County
Spawnzone
Starting package
$1,900
Negotiable pricing
18
About
Spawnzone is a professional wedding photography company operating out of Los Angeles, CA. Owner James Gross is a passionate visual creative with over a decade of experience capturing concerts and events of all shapes and sizes. Versatile and innovative, with a keen eye for detail, he is ready to preserve your precious moments in stylish images full of love and life.
Having documented private events for over 13 years, James started Spawnzone to turn his passion and expertise into his full-time profession. As a freelance photographer, he has worked for renowned companies including Serato and Virgin Mobile and has been featured in a number of esteemed publications. Client satisfaction is his highest priority, and he uses only state-of-the-art cameras and editing software to produce photos of superior quality.
Spawnzone is available to document gatherings of all shapes and sizes throughout Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. James knows that no two celebrations are the same, and he will tailor his skills to fit your vision for your day. With options including engagement sessions, traditional portraits, boudoir shoots, and more, he will craft a personalized package and provide you with a stress-free photography experience.
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Photographer
California and whole country
Atrin Studio
Starting package
$1,200
Negotiable pricing
23
About
We are Atrin Studio . We are a local production company based in the Orange County . We specialize in music videos, commercials, and photography & Videography services for weddings, corporate clients. We offer a full cycle production starting with cinematography and ending with a final polished film that you will be proud to show to your friends, family or clients.
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Photographer
California and whole country
Christine Arnold Photography
Starting package
$1,800
Negotiable pricing
16
About
Hey all! So I'm Chris, I've been a photographer in California for a gazillion years or so. Or since 1999 if you want to be specific! :-) I specialize in weddings, engagements and family photography. I love photographing people and families being happy and enjoying their friends and family. I love documenting one of a kind moments and true emotions.
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About
First and foremost, Michael enjoys speaking in the third person.
If you are trying to pin down what he does, the short answer is, you can’t. He’s the byproduct of 90’s culture (TV shows, Movies, Video Games, Music, Skate culture), living in 4 different cities and attending 7 different schools, so his interests and activities are all over the map, much like his childhood.
This is also true of his work, which can’t be pinned to any one thing. Though he’s primarily been a Cinematographer and Editor, his passion and goals are to shift into Directing and Acting before he’s too old and ugly to do so.
As a cinematographer and editor, he’s worked with musicians: Bryson Tiller, Justin Raisen, Lil Xxel, Yung Pooda, STEEN, Shai Skye, Stef, Bella Mia. Fashion Designer John Geiger. Actor and musician Jencarlos Canela. Professional boxers Gabe Rosado and Anthony Sims Jr. Professional Dancer and Choreographer Addison Johnson and Nicole Kirkland. Talk show host Lunakye for Talking To Earthlings. And Spirits brands Patron, Don Julio, La Adelita Tequila, and Duke.
His work has been featured in Forbes, Flaunt, Wonderland, Adweek, and The Source.
Though he’s spent a lot of time behind the scenes, he’s also created dozens of short films in which he wrote, directed and acted in here.
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Photographer
★ 5 (4)
California and whole country
W. J. S. Productions
Starting package
$2,000
Negotiable pricing
67
About
My name is William and I'm the proud owner and primary photographer of the self titled William J Saylor Photography. I service Orange County and Los Angeles Weddings, Engagements & Family Portraits.
Marriage is the foundational cornerstone of society. This is more than just saying the two words "I do". This is the beginning of the rest of your lives together. A moment where two individuals make the decision to become one and journey this beautiful world together.
Being able to take part in others lives & stories allows me to not only capture these moments but also teach my children love & compassion as they begin to follow in my own foot steps.
There are many photographers in the world. However, there are none who value your story as deeply or as immersed as I do on an individual and personal level in order to help you feel & see the beauty & value in your own story.
Every photo is a living moment captured in time. Almost like a time machine. The wedding photos, the wedding details, the emotions are all equally important components that tell the story of your wedding day. Whether that wedding day happens in a parish you've grown up in or a mountain you journeyed to complete this answer on top of the world.
My wedding photography/videography aims to capture the whole story.
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Photographer
★ 5 (56)
California and whole country
Jesse Madison Photography
Starting package
$1,695
Negotiable pricing
35
About
As an OC Wedding Photographer husband and wife team we focus on providing you with the absolute best experience possible. With a Photojournalistic style to shooting your day we will document your wedding with beautiful imagery that will last the test of time.
We bring beautiful lighting and the highest quality diffusers to capture the couple and large groups in the most flattering light possible. At select moments we also provide necessary lighting fixtures when needed to capture the family, bridal party and bride & groom images. We want to be sure these important photos are properly lit and we will apply soft boxes and beauty dishes where necessary without sacrificing time and the rhythm of the day.
Customers choose us for the creativity and knowledge we provide when framing images and using lighting techniques to get the most flattering photos. Preparation begins with a shot list to make sure we get the images we need. We always treat our customers with respect and share in the positive energy.
All edits to our photos and video are done in house to provide consistent quality of images and video. We are able to edit to your liking and our videos are color graded to match in color and style throughout. Our videos focus on the story of your day and are built around the words from your vows, officiant and speeches of your day.
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Photographer
California and whole country
When and Where Photography
Starting package
$1,600
Negotiable pricing
6
About
Introducing When and Where Photography, the exceptional wedding photographer capturing the love and beauty of your special day in Los Angeles, California. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, When and Where Photography is dedicated to creating stunning images that will forever preserve the memories of your wedding.
When and Where Photography offers a personalized and tailored experience, ensuring that your photographs reflect your unique vision and style. With a deep understanding of the significance of your wedding day, they work closely with you to capture the emotions, connections, and intimate moments that make your celebration truly unforgettable.
Their portfolio showcases a diverse range of weddings, each captured with elegance and creativity. From intimate ceremonies to grand affairs, When and Where Photography skillfully documents every element, from the intricate details to the genuine expressions, creating a visual narrative that tells the story of your love.
What sets When and Where Photography apart is their ability to create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. With their friendly and unobtrusive approach, they put you at ease, allowing you to be your authentic selves while they capture the candid and heartfelt moments that unfold throughout your wedding day.
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Photographer
★ 5 (4)
California and whole country
Liliumroad
Starting package
$1,500
Negotiable pricing
32
About
ART AND DOCUMENTARY
19 years in Photography industry: Editorial, Weddings, Commercials, Portraits, Boudoir, Family, Maternity. Numerous accomplishments, Art Shows and Publications.
I have a singular focus which is to capture the beauty of the moment. For me it’s all about three key elements - love, connection and family.
I came into the wedding industry from the field of fashion photography. Though this experience I bring my artistic and editorial style to frame lasting memories of your very special event. I’m interested in telling people’s stories. I have the ability to capture and highlight the emotions the couple is experiencing on their best day.
I don’t need to invent something to find soul in a moment. I just need to be there, where the fabric of life, joy, happiness, laughter and tears are heartfelt and genuine. In the place where I can help couples to celebrate their love by producing images that are true. I am a firm believer in the idea that memories are colored with emotions. It’s not just about that million-dollar view, it’s about the heart’s vibration that was felt there.
This is what inspired me to create LiliumRoad. I focus on the things that I think matter most. Weddings are unique due to all of the love and full range of emotions they elicit.
I WOULD LOVE TO BE THERE FOR YOU.
~ LILA
Lead photographer and founder of LiliumRoad
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Photographer
★ 5 (7)
California and whole country
MKEshoots
Starting package
$2,000
Negotiable pricing
12
About
MKEshoots is a wedding and family photography company based in Los Angeles, California. MKEshoots is owned by a loving couple, Murtaza and Insiya. As a married couple, they understand the important roles photographers play as a part of the wedding team on your big day.
Our motto is to “Capture a moment in Time.” Quite literally and figuratively. We believe that when our clients open their wedding albums, they will, once again, relive the sound of the wedding bells chiming, the fragrance of the beautiful roses handpicked by their mother, or how their heart skipped a beat when they laid eyes on their bride walking down the aisle. Their wedding photos will take them back to those special moments in time.
We have one goal, to go above and beyond our client’s expectations. We become your friend, a shoulder to lean on and become more than you expected on your wedding day. We love foraging lifelong friendships with our clients that go beyond their big day.
With more than 5-years of experience in this field, we strive to capture the timeless love stories of every couple for years to come. Our specialty is in capturing candid photos. Especially the minuscule but invaluable moments at a wedding – the ones that make your heart melt. Photography is an art form, and we treat each moment as a piece of art.
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We understand the amount of time and preparation you have invested to have the perfect moment with your special one. The celebration of someone's new life together deserves to be eternalized and remembered forever. This is our mission: to record this special moment with passion and care. You deserve the best and we are committed to offer you nothing less.
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Photographer
California and whole country
EJD Photography
Starting package
$1,200
Negotiable pricing
64
About
Hi! I'm Erin. I'm a photographer living and working in Los Angeles. I focus professionally on wedding, event, editorial, and documentary photography. I work in both analog and digital formats. My goal is to tell stories honestly, with care, integrity, and humility, and humour.
I have worked in filmmaking for over 10 years and in that time have developed a strong understanding of visual storytelling.
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About
Modern Photography for Couples of All Identities
Vincent Po Photography was founded in 2016 with the mission of capturing couples as they really are, not as what the “wedding industry” and “aesthetic” want them to be. Weddings, at their best, are a reflection of a couple’s values and communities, and Vincent’s photography is designed to reflect that, no matter a couple’s, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age.
As someone between the Millennial and Gen Z generations, Vincent takes a modern approach not just to photography, but to the entire experience of working with a photographer. A photographer’s job is not just to capture beautiful moments, but to help couples create them by creating a space where they, their families, and their friends all feel comfortable and able to be themselves.
Pricing is transparent and easy to understand, and all packages include next-day highlights, quick 45-day turnaround of all photos, and full digital access and reprinting rights to all photos. Baseline packages range from two to 10 hours of coverage, and custom packages are always available upon request.
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About
Oleg Bogdan has been combining technical expertise, innovation, and fine art, to create images that have set trends and surpassed the standards of traditional wedding photography. Oleg’s constantly evolving, inventive style is a product of extensive experience in editorial fashion photography and the ability to capture the priceless, fleeting moments of a wedding day.
Beyond artistic vision and technical mastery, Oleg believes that the relationship between clients and their chosen photographer is essential.
Oleg is fully invested in every couple’s special day and takes the time to build an excellent rapport with each client and their families.
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Photographer
★ 5 (12)
California and whole country
Wow Art Wedding
Starting package
$1,800
Negotiable pricing
12
About
Wow Art Wedding is a professional photography company based in Los Angeles, California. The dedicated and diverse team includes filmmakers, photographers, makeup artists, and hairstylists. As your wedding photographers, they will strive to capture your special day in an artistic, authentic, and sophisticated fashion.
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You deserve photos that portray your happily ever after in a magical way that you’ll cherish and enjoy sharing with friends and family for years to come. I document your day naturally while it unfolds while also capturing all of the moments that mean the most to you, from family portraits to ceremony candids to party-ing your pants off with your favorite humans, then you've come to the right place! Just call me your fairy god-photographer.
Weddings, adventurous elopements, and couples photography are my jam!
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Introducing DHCinephoto, the exceptional wedding photographer capturing the love and joy of your special day in Los Angeles, California. With a passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, DHCinephoto is dedicated to creating stunning images and videos that will forever preserve the memories of your wedding.
DHCinephoto offers a personalized and tailored experience, ensuring that your photographs and videos reflect your unique vision and style. With a deep understanding of the significance of your wedding day, they work closely with you to capture the emotions, connections, and intimate moments that make your celebration truly unforgettable.
Their portfolio showcases a diverse range of weddings, each captured with elegance and creativity. From intimate ceremonies to grand affairs, DHCinephoto skillfully documents every aspect, from the intricate details to the genuine expressions, creating a visual narrative that tells the story of your love.
What sets DHCinephoto apart is their ability to capture the essence of your wedding day in both photographs and videos. With their skilled team of photographers and videographers, they ensure that every important moment is preserved in the most beautiful and cinematic way possible.
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Your wedding union is the beginning of your family's legacy. Photos from your wedding will be the first heirloom of your new family, and one that will be passed down to your future generations. It is a once in a lifetime event and it deserves care, attention to detail, and a tremendous amount of thought. I strive for my clients to not only be happy with their photos today, but also for decades to come.
I embrace authenticity, and there is nothing more authentic than two people in love. I help provide the experience of a joyful wedding day and photographic memories that will remind you of that celebration. The treasured images will be a distinguished part of your family's recorded heritage.
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Apricot Love Photography is a wedding photography company operating out of Chino Hills, CA. This team of passionate photographers focuses on capturing the true essence of every event they attend. They craft evocative photographic keepsakes that allow their clients to relive their memories again and again for decades to come.
The team at Apricot Love approaches every image they craft as its own work of art. Their style is authentic and honest as they strive to document candid moments of laughter and love as well as the pivotal events of the day. Their unobtrusive techniques allow their clients to live in the moment as they skillfully preserve precious memories as they are being made.
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