The Best Wedding Photographers in Garden Valley, CA

The Best Wedding Photographers in Garden Valley, CA

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1000+ Wedding Photographers in Garden Valley, CA

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Dream Capture Studios 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

I’m Carissa, a California-based wedding photographer specializing in true-to-color editing, candid documentary coverage, and natural, editorial-style portraits. My work focuses on real connection, emotional storytelling, and the in-between moments that define a wedding day. With more than a decade of experience, I photograph weddings with an intentional, relaxed approach that helps couples feel comfortable, authentic, and fully present. My husband, Tyler, joins me as our videographer, bringing the same warm, storytelling-driven style to every celebration.

We had so much fun on our wedding day with Carissa, Tyler, and team. Beyond having a blast taking photos, we felt comfortable and the direction given was so easy to follow. They really make you feel like a model! The photos Carissa gave us hang proudly on many different walls in our home, and the video Tyler made is always something we watch each year on our anniversary. Very special team, highly recommend!
Katie, 2 months ago
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Te Dua Weddings 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA
  • Offer

I started shooting photos and video in Greece, and since moving to the US, I have dedicated myself to shooting weddings, elopements and engagements. I love being able to capture the love that my couples have for each other and the unique energy each couple has. I am always down to shoot in new locations and find the best place for my shoots!

Awarded Best of Zola
I must say that Enea and Hayley are one of my favorite vendors! They were so easy to work with. Ticked all our boxes —— style, preferences, you name it! They were so creative with the poses they made us do, and you can see that they are veeeery passionate in what they do (I can’r remember how many times I said this to my husband lol). The photos and highlight video was so amazing it just makes me want to get married to my husband all over again and have them cover it lol! They make a really great team. Kudos and please keep making couples happy!
Stephanie, 9 months ago
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Original Weddings Photo & Video 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

Original Weddings Photo & Video is a team of EMMY award winning storytellers. Our photography and videography packages are tailored to you, customizable and perfect for every wedding. We offer engagement photography, wedding photos, highlight films, wedding coverage and more.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sound Originals did a fantastic job photographing our wedding! Ari and Ali were very professional and they understood how to set up good shots. I'm amazed by how good the lighting was in most of the photos, even in some rooms at the church that weren't as well lit. There are a few photos I wish had been full body rather than cut off at the ankles, oh well. At the end of the night when our coverage had ended before the wedding did, they waited till the end of a song before saying goodbye instead of interrupting, which we greatly appreciated.
Madison F., a year ago
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Dustin Wheeler Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

Specializing in Outdoor Weddings and Elopements! Growing up fishing and hiking at the age of three, I spend as much time as possible outside! Searching out new swimming holes in the summer, traveling to the mountains and along the coast throughout the year! Backpacking, hiking and climbing. Quickly adding more locations to shoot!

Awarded Best of Zola
Dustin did an absolutely amazing job on our wedding photos. He was professional throughout the entire process from booking to receiving our massive gallery (well over 1k photos). Dustin did a great job in communicating with the wedding guest s and wedding party, he made sure to have a list of the photos we wanted to have taken and checked in with us throughout the day to make sure all photos were getting taken. Our photos our absolutely beautiful and I’m so incredibly happy with Dustin and his work.
Erica C., 22 days ago
Emma Lynne Photography 

5.0

Garden Valley, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500

To me, photography is a medium that requires time, humility, thought, and trust. It is an art that lasts beyond yesterday, today and tomorrow. It captures moments of transition and development; and encourages light and vulnerability. It finds the light even where darkness may dwell. It shows order to chaos. And it celebrates courage, confidence and natural beauty. All that to say the heart behind my images are found where growth and humility meet and form something beautifully authentic. My desire is to capture that and make it last.

LOVE LOVE LOVE our gallery! The best, sweetest, most lovely memories from our wedding. Emma was like having your closest friend there photographing the best part of the day. She got the big stuff but also gave us some beautiful shots of family and friends. I love looking through our album. It brings a big old smile to my face every time! She's incredible! Her work is full of love and joy. 10/10!
Louisa, 5 years ago
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Fit the Frame photography 

4.5

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,400
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

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).

Awarded Best of Zola
We are beyond grateful to have had Memo as our photographer! From the very first shot he took, Memo brought an artistry and creativity that transformed each photo into a masterpiece. His eye for detail and his unique ability to convey emotion through his lens made every picture feel not only beautiful but deeply personal to us. Working with Memo was a true joy. From our engagement shoot to our wedding day, he made us feel seen, understood, and celebrated. His patience and professionalism shine through every interaction, and his self-made success story reflects his deep dedication to his craft. Memo’s creative vision and talent exceed expectations—he knows how to compose shots that are both stunning and meaningful, and we now have an entire collection of images that perfectly tell our story. Memo’s work is a blend of heart, artistic skill, and exceptional professionalism. If you haven’t already booked him for your next event or session, you’re missing out on one of the most passionate photographers out there. Memo doesn’t do it for the money—he does it to capture the essence of your life’s most treasured memories. We wholeheartedly and highly recommend him to anyone seeking a photographer who will bring both passion and artistic vision to their special moments—not just for weddings but for any occasion worth remembering!
Anatoliy & B., a year ago
Heather Blackwood Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

Hey, I'm so glad you're here! My name is Heather and I live in beautiful Foresthill, CA. I love any and all hard seltzers, my Great Dane Fritz, and using my camera to capture all the feels. About my business? Well I'm basically a professional wedding crasher, so you know you will always have fun with me! Oh and I've pretty much cried at every wedding I've ever been to...and yours is no exception. Let's be friends!

Heather was wonderful to work with! We are the awkward type in front of a camera, but working with Heather made everything seem so stress-free during our wedding planning and photo sessions. Our engagement photo session was fun and care-free and we unbeknownst to all of us, she actually ended up taking beautiful photos of our beautiful rabbit, Trixie before she passed on the following month. Something that we truly appreciated and will never forget. For our wedding, Heather was very detailed and gave us a run down of what to expect for the photos. Nothing was hidden and she was up front about it all and asked if we wanted to add anything as well. Although Mother Nature had other plans for the day, we were still able to get the majority of our photos done. She even snuck in polaroid photos that were just too adorable - And I have no idea when she even took them! We received our wedding photos back and everyone absolutely loves them. I just love her style. While there are some photographers who do a large amount of filter/presets (no shade to those who do), there's just something about Heather's style of being able to keep it clean and natural that I just love! With Mother Nature having other plans with making it a misty ceremony and a downpour reception, we did miss out on doing a handful of photos of cocktail hour. Because of that, Heather was quick to offer us a bridal session to take some additional photos to complete our wedding. Instead of returning to the venue, we actually decided to relocate to Fort Bragg and take photos at the Mendocino Garden. The photos turned out absolutely gorgeous with the oceanic background and the dahlias that she chose to work with. She made everything seem so light-hearted and there was so much laughter with each session. Thank you Heather for everything you did throughout our wedding planning and so much more. You've captured so many wonderful moments and we couldn't have asked for a better photographer!
Phuong D., a year ago
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Kaybebe Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

I specialize in capturing authentic, timeless moments that tell the story of your wedding day. With years of experience, I blend candid storytelling with artistic portraiture, using natural light and creative compositions to highlight the beauty and emotion of your day. My goal is to make you feel comfortable, confident, and stress-free, so you can focus on celebrating while I preserve the memories. Beyond photography, I’m passionate about building connections with my couples to truly understand their love story. I’m here to celebrate your day, capture every detail, and create images you’ll treasure forever.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kaybebe Photography was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding day. From our very first interaction, Kaytlyn's communication was timely, personable and thorough, putting us at ease throughout the entire planning process. On the day of, her creative, unique and talented approach resulted in photographs that perfectly captured the raw, natural moments of our celebration. Kaytlyn kept everything running smoothly on the timeline and helped us stay organized, allowing us to be fully present. We would recommend Kaybebe Photography to anyone looking to have their love story beautifully documented. Kaytlyn gave us memories that will last a lifetime, and we couldn't be more grateful.
Rachel S., 2 months ago
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Kait Hubbard Photography LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

For the romantic explorers who are planning their intimate wedding in California, I am a California-raised, golden-coast obsessed, documentary-style wedding photographer who can’t get enough of the beautiful outdoor venues this state has to offer. From ocean low to mountain high, my bags are packed and I’m on my way to capture your love story in the most beautiful place in the world.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kait was an absolute joy to work with for our wedding! From our very first email exchange, Kait made me feel so special and supported! Her communication, in general, is prompt, upbeat and incredibly helpful as you plan. Her enthusiasm and excitement for our special day was infectious and she made the planning process so much more joyful. Kait made me feel like she was a close friend who I could lean on without ever having met her! On the wedding day itself, her calm and flexible approach helped us feel at ease, and the resulting photos are simply beautiful, with great angles and lighting that made me feel beautiful and a camera shy groom shine. She got us sneak peaks that we LOVED and poured over with in less than 12 hours! We couldn't be happier with the value and quality of Kait's work, and we highly recommend her to any couple looking for a talented, caring photographer who is truly dedicated to making their wedding day unforgettable.
Carly R., a year ago
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Azaria Chavira Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

Hi! I’m Azaria. I am a Northern California-based Travel Wedding and Elopement photographer. How did I get here? I grew up in small-town Nebraska with a love for adventure and photography. I got to explore those passions when I got married, my husband joined the military, and we got stationed overseas. I used that opportunity to travel and see many countries. When we returned stateside, I pursued my passion for photography by getting my degree at Brooks Institute of Photography.

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Azaria not only delivers a beautiful product, but she is a beautiful person inside and out. Her talent behind the lens is undeniable. My husband and I booked her for a wedding vow renewal in the California Redwood forests. Originally we went with her because she knew the area and could help navigate us during the day (plus her instagram was proof of her skills!), we ended up getting so much more. She recruited her husband David to stand in as our "officiant" (even though we're already married), and the care and attention to detail he took made the ceremony so much more sacred. It was his energy that truly led the vows. Azaria spent all day with us and creatively had us posing and positioned behind the most spectacular scenery. She thought of all the things I didn't: maps, cell service, comfy shoes, jackets, and more. She truly gives her whole energy to your event. We had several zoom meetings leading up to our travels she makes herself available for all ideas or questions. I was surprised when she told me how many clients she works with annually because my husband and I felt like we were the only ones- her attention to detail and talent are outstanding. I'm grateful to have had her shape and capture our day.
Elizabeth, a year ago
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Nicky Byrnes Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

I’ve had a camera in my hand since I can remember. On family vacations each of us had a camera and would come back with several rolls of film. It was great to see different perspectives of the same place. My photos became more refined throughout my childhood as I graduated to my stepdad’s Minolta film SLR. In college I dedicated myself to photography professionally with a degree in photojournalism, then found my calling with a wedding studio at 19.

Awarded Best of Zola
Nicole isn't just an amazing photographer. She's an ally on the day of the wedding. She's a calming presence reminding you to ENJOY one of the biggest moments of your life. And she gets everything you want (and more) naturally, and in the style that represents who you are as a couple. We had to do a COVID wedding, and Nicole handled it so flawlessly that we wouldn't think of working with anyone else once we finally get to throw a larger party. SHE'S INCREDIBLE! You'll love your photographs AND your wedding day.
Alan and E., 5 years ago
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Luke is the Blacksheep Photography & Video 

4.8

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

I'm a photographer that absolutely loves working with people of all types. I've photographed just about every situation you can imagine - and I use that experience to create memorable images that stand out from the rest. I consider myself extremely easy to work with and I strive hard to make sure that the photography and videography part of your wedding is something you don't have to worry about.

Awarded Best of Zola
Luke at Blacksheep Photography & Video was an exceptional wedding photographer. He was very communicative prior to and on the day of the wedding, ensuring we felt prepared and comfortable throughout the process. Luke took amazing shots and captured great staged and candid moments, quickly delivering our photos with an impressively fast turnaround time. He seemed to be in all the right spots to get the perfect shots, seamlessly blending into the day so we barely noticed him. Luke's professionalism and talent truly contributed to making our special day even more memorable.
Heather D., 9 months ago
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Kristin Smith Photography 

5.0

  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA
  • Offer

Northern California Elopement Photographer - Lake Tahoe, Mount Shasta, Yosemite National Park & More! Creating stress-free, unforgettable elopements that bring your story to life in the most breathtaking places. I do not photograph traditional weddings, this is for elopements with 20 guests or less.

Awarded Best of Zola
Kristin Smith Photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From our very first interaction, Kristin was prompt, friendly, and incredibly helpful in answering all of our questions and guiding us through the photography process. On the day of the wedding, Kristin and her team were professional, detailed, and captured the most beautiful, artistic, and dramatic photos that we will cherish forever. The final images were simply amazing and exceeded all of our expectations. We highly recommend Kristin Smith Photography to anyone who loves creative and dramatic wedding photography. Kristin truly helped make our special day even more unforgettable.
Vanessa McCaslin S., a year ago
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Mindy Webb Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

Based in Northern California, I travel between Napa/Sonoma-North Bay and the Lake Tahoe area photographing beautiful weddings. My light and airy imagery has a candid, documentary style that has been published on Zola, Rustic Wedding Chic, and other popular wedding websites. Dedicated to discovering the best love stories, I travel nationwide and also photograph couples from around the world at San Francisco City Hall. Awarded Best Wedding Photographer in Campbell, CA and Los Gatos, CA.

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I could not recommend Mindy more! She was absolutely fantastic to work with and was extremely thoughtful and helpful with the entire experience. I used Mindy to capture two events, a proposal and and a surprise engagement party. For the proposal, Mindy spend a lot of time with me thinking through the right proposal spot at the location I was looking at to make sure that it worked for the photos, she even got there early to make sure that it worked. She was so well hidden to capture the proposal that for a moment I wasn't sure she was there, but she was and captured it and spent time with us after to take photos. We just got the sneak peak of the photos and they look fantastic. For the surprise party Mindy got there early and started to capture moments even before my fiancee and I arrived, she was really flexible on what worked best for the event so we can't wait to see the final photos!
Akbar, 3 years ago
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Mindful Media Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

"Life's and Adventure, Let's Capture it!" The Mission: To capture the true and beautiful essence of a being, in an amazing natural location, while creating memories of a lifetime! Hey guys! I'm an adventure photographer and specialize in adventure elopements, wedding and lifestyle portraits! My all time favorite thing to do in this life, is to travel and see as many amazing places as I can. So I mix my two favorite things to do in the world together and create some amazing memories and photos that last a lifetime!

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Mindful Media Photography the right choice for our wedding photography and videography. Angela and her husband were an amazing team that worked wonderfully together. Their communication was quick, effective, and they made us feel comfortable the entire time. The quality of their work is truly beautiful. They have an experienced eye and captured all the best angles and shots. Our photos are stunning, with natural beautiful lighting. We couldn't be happier with our experience with Mindful Media Photography provided on our special day.
Rachel M., 3 months ago
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Steph Liz Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

Hello All! I'm Steph... A wife of almost 15yrs to the love of my life, a mommy to 4 wonderful kiddos, and a very passionate photographer that absolutely loves to capture life's most memorable moments! Elopements and weddings are my favorite to capture, they are life's greatest and most special moments that a couple will share together. These moments will be remembered for the rest of the couple's life, their love and commitment to one another, and embracing their future life together. Capturing those moments for each couple to look back at, and re-live those special memories, brings me such happiness.

Awarded Best of Zola
It has been incredible to work with Steph. The quality and attention to detail she provides is amazing and we are thrilled with our photos! Her communication is everything you can hope for and she has provided a very stress free experience during our wedding planning process.
Kym, 3 years ago
Denise Apgar Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

Hi! I'm Denise! I'm a So Cal girl at heart, but currently living and based out of Sacramento, California. My goal is to capture the raw and natural emotions of your day. I'm passionate about all the details that make you and your day unique! Your story deserves to be shared and your special moments need to be celebrated! Allow me into this snippet of your life and I promise you will leave with a friend and a bunch of images you will cherish forever.

Awarded Best of Zola
Denise was hands down the best photographer we could’ve dreamed of for our wedding and engagement session. The ease of working with her, and sense of comfort that she made us feel added to the entire experience- and our photos!!! She captured every detail, emotion and special moment and we truly can’t thank her enough for it.
Abby and S., 5 years ago
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Jeff Hall Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

I have always had a passion for photography and once I picked up a camera, it was all over. I was raised from a big family and my kids are my world! Born and raised in the Bay Area, I have a special love for being back there. I consider myself very outgoing and will always try and make you laugh and feel comfortable by being a huge dork. I think that is one of the biggest compliments I get is that my clients always feel relaxed and at ease and I love hearing that. Not to mention becoming friends with my clients which is an added bonus! ​

Working with Jeff has been an absolute pleasure! As a hair and makeup artist, I appreciate their incredible eye for detail, lighting and composition, which truly brings my work to life. His professionalism and warm personality really put our clients and brides at ease even when they are not comfortable in front of the camera. I highly recommend Jeff and always look forward to working with him.
Lea Buehler, a year ago
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Rachel Reynolds Co. Photo + Video 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

We’re Rachel and Mark, a husband-and-wife team based in Pollock Pines, nestled between Sacramento and Lake Tahoe. Together we’ve captured over 250 weddings across Northern California—from the Sierra Nevada mountains to the Bay Area, Yosemite, and beyond. Our work blends candid photography with cinematic videography, creating memories that feel real, romantic, and timeless.

Awarded Best of Zola
As wedding videographers, we have worked with a lot of wedding photographers. Rachel and Mark are by far one of our favorite photography teams to work with on a wedding day! They have great attitudes and collaborate well with the other vendors. Not only are they awesome to work with, but they also deliver amazing photos at an affordable price. We highly recommend Rachel and Mark Photography!
Lost Generation Pictures, 4 years ago
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As the Crow Flies 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

*cue movie announcer voice* In a world.... where there are billions of people. You are unique. You have a story and it's like no one else's. Enter character number 2: us We are your professional third wheels and we are here to tell your story. But not just the happy go lucky, awkward " cheese smile" kind... the true raw unfiltered emotion that is part of your life. This life is crazy, and we only have one. Live life to the fullest.

Awarded Best of Zola
Alexis is an amazing photographer! She's encouraging and super helpful! She is always willing to help in any way that she can, all while taking fantastic photos! When I chose her to take our photos, I was instantly impressed with her. I would 100% recommend her and ask her again if I ever need photographs taken again.
Vanessa L., 4 years ago
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Yosemite’s Golden Photography, LLC 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

I specialize in portraits, weddings, elopements, and boudoir. I love the variety of photography that I offer as this builds up diverse experience and able to acclimate in all settings. In addition to my photography skills I have the flexibility to travel. I cater more towards our first responders in military. For any inquiries, please visit my website, yosemitesgoldenphotography dot com, since Zola requires us vendors to pay to have a conversation with potential clients.

Awarded Best of Zola
YG is a super dope photographer who will make you comfortable in your own skin during any session!
Susan G., 4 years ago
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Lisa Richmond Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,225
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

I’ve been capturing weddings, family lifestyle photography and casual portraits for more than a couple decades now working primarily in the Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Napa, and San Francisco Bay areas, as well as all along the coastlines around San Diego and Coronado and everywhere in between. I’m inspired by outdoor adventures, travel, playful people, live music and amazing light and take advantage of any opportunity to capture raw emotion and natural beauty away from home.

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This post is delinquent by a couple months, but we wanted to share our memorable experience utilizing Lisa Richmond Photography. I saw Lisa Richmond's art for the first time in the fall of 2014. Lisa photographed our dear friend's wedding in Winters, CA. So, when Linda and I became engaged in 2015, we knew immediately who we wanted to record our engagement and wedding day on 9/23/16. Luckily, Lisa was available!Prior to meeting Lisa for our engagement photos, we had chatted on the phone a couple times so Lisa could get an idea about Linda and my love story. She was very easy to talk with and we had several good laughs before meeting in person. I told Lisa that neither Linda or I cared to have our pictures taken so I wished her luck with that! Lisa knew we planned on getting married at a winery and she suggested we bring a bottle of wine to open during our engagement shoot. After sharing some wine and stories together, she started working her magic. Lisa made the shoot fun and effortless so the pictures looked natural. Her use of light and her timing are phenomenal. She caught our relationship and personalities digitally!Finally, our long-awaited day came! When Lisa arrived at our wedding, we greeted her as a friend and not just a photographer, since a friendship formed between all of us. Lisa captured every moment of our special day and more. She roamed the vineyards with us to obtain the perfect sunset moments, and she was knocked around on the dance floor like a pinball by some guests getting their groove on...just so she could seize our moments! We were delighted by Lisa's artistic eye, professionalism, and her great personality. We will definitely utilize her for future gatherings as well as share a glass of wine when possible! We highly recommend Lisa if you want to beautifully capture your special occasion.
Kelly Roberts, 4 years ago
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Dream Capture Photos 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

We are William and Hannah Ingle, your husband and wife photography team at Dream Capture Photos to capture your wedding day! We aim to deliver photos that are dreamy, candid, and timeless. If we can capture that nostalgic moment you can look back on for all the days ahead, then we have done our job right! The emotions and beauty of your wedding day make it special, and we want to deliver that through our lens; for all the years to come. We understand how important your wedding day is to YOU, so we also know the importance of making it stress-free so you can soak it in. We make you feel comfortable so your photos turn into genuine moments.

If you are looking for genuine warm amazing photos look no further! Hannah and Will are absolutely AMAZING! They did both our engagement photos and our big day. My husband can get uncomfortable in front of a camera and pictures can be hard to capture. Hannah and Will made us feel so comfortable and captured some of my favorite pictures of my husband. Throughout the entire process they had amazing communication, they were super organized and didn’t let the weather affect their work either! I would choose them to photograph other important milestones over and over again.
Sara A., a year ago
Lydia Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

Northern California anniversary & wedding photographer based in Grass Valley and available for travel! I’m Lydia, a wedding photographer living amidst the trees of Grass Valley, California and lover of European chocolate, capri blue volcano candles, team both coffee and tea, podcasts, and my newest guilty pleasure -- watching legal commentary on live court cases! A favorite part of my job is spending time with people and getting to know them on a deeper level, whether through trying out new hikes, meeting up for coffee, or grabbing lunch together!

Awarded Best of Zola
Lydia Photography is absolute pleasure to work with at weddings. Light and airy style, clean aesthetic, and crisp images capture your special day perfectly. Lydia is a true professional who can balance a casual, personable attitude while still getting the job done with ease, even when coordinating with large families. Lydia is my favorite wedding photographer and I highly recommend her to any couple looking for stunning images that will beautifully preserve the memories of their wedding day.
Matt C., 6 months ago
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Mariea Rummel Photography 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

Hello there, I'm Mariea (sounds like Maria). I'm thrilled that you want to know more about me! I would love to meet you both, but in the mean time: Kurt and I (husband and wife team along with two other associate photographers) have been photographing weddings for well over ten years now and ABSOLUTELY love our job and clients. Our shooting style is quietly unobtrusive but we also know how to wrangle a rowdy bunch :)

Mariea and Kurt are the most amazing photographers ever! I have a huge middle eastern family who is so hard to wrangle for pictures and Mariea was so organized and got all the pictures I wanted with my family. She was able to get them all to focus and be where they needed to be while still being so kind and patient! My wedding was in September and it is now December and my family is still talking about how amazing she was! Mariea is now the baseline for amazing photographers in our family and when we go to other weddings we compare the photographers to her and let me tell you so far they have all fallen sooooo short!
Giselle H., 2 years ago
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Rondone Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $800
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

Rondone Photography is a heartfelt, full-service studio led by Valerie Rondone, a Northern California wedding and portrait photographer known for her warm, natural, and story-driven style. With a background as a radiographer and a full-time mother, Valerie brings a unique blend of compassion, professionalism, and artistic intuition to every session. She specializes in capturing authentic moments that reflect genuine connection, whether documenting a wedding day, celebrating new life with maternity or newborn portraits, or creating meaningful family images that will be cherished for years.

Valerie Rondone photographed my son's wedding and is a dream to work with. I love that she made the opportunity to do an engagement shoot before the wedding, so she could get to know the couple first. The day of the wedding, on location in San Francisco, ran like clockwork because she is so organized. I recommended her to my best friend for her daughter's wedding in Santa Cruz and Valerie's photos tell a beautiful story of the day. They were amazing! She is easy to work with, comes with tons of ideas, listens to exactly what you want, and delivers beautifully. She captured so many wonderful shots that I didn't even know I wanted. Rondone Photography offers many options to choose from: engagement photos, digital images, prints and enlargement, and gorgeous wedding albums. She will capture the beauty of your special day.
Monique F., 2 months ago
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Daniel Cewinski Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

I am really interested in other people. I like to find out about you. I believe we all have value, and everybody deserves to be happy. Sour Pusses are quite the bummer, and seriousness is overrated. I really believe there should be very little reason for people to not get along. EVERYONE is welcome. I LOVE nostalgia, and having my work appreciated enough to be on your walls is the best feeling. I roast my own coffee, I am a friek for Legos, old black and white movies, the ocean, the forest, the jungle, and chatting with people.

It was serendipitous that I came across Daniel's instagram randomly in the early stages of wedding planning, and the most recent photos happened to be from the venue we'd chosen so it was clear he knew the venue and that his pictures were magical. Our wedding planners were thrilled that we had found him as they have all worked together and have a great working relationship. Daniel is exuberant and brings such authentic enthusiasm to his work. He was super helpful in the day of planning, and on the day managed our timeline with great efficiency and professionalism. All of our guests were highly impressed at his commitment to getting every shot both posed and candid of us, our families, and portraits of our guests. My husband's most important moment to capture was sunset and our sunset photos are beyond stunning. We had a really positive experience working with Daniel as a person and photographer and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to capture a wedding or any special event.
Laura P., 4 months ago
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Little Green Eyes 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,450
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

If you’ve landed here, my guess is you want the perfect balance. Someone who will give you direction during your couple’s portraits, while avoiding making you feel like you’re on the MET gala red carpet during your ceremony. I’m here to help you feel at ease, to make jokes, to reassure you everything and nothing matters all in the same breath. I take years of stealthy concert photography skills and apply that to documenting the candid familial embrace. The wild shirtless last dance of the evening. The moment when you two look at each other after all the speeches are done, and you realize how wonderful it is to be showered with so much love.

“I could not have chosen a better photographer for my album cover art. Not only do I have a collection of exquisite and totally unique photos, after working with Jessie I also see myself in a brand new light. I feel more confident, more graceful, and frankly more badass. When I was designing my album cover art, I wanted something dreamy, but not cheesy or cliche. When I saw Jessie’s underwater photography I knew immediately that this was the right match. If anyone could capture the feel I was going for, it was her. I loved everything about working with her—it felt like playing around. I am not a model, or much of a water person, but together we figured out how to move my body, how to push my hair around, how to use the fabric underwater, how to relax my face. All I really needed was one good picture, but I ended up with so many stunning, magical photographs, unlike anything else out there. It was beyond anything I had imagined. What an incredibly special experience. I am so grateful that I was able to work with Jessie. People compliment my album cover all the time, but more importantly, it’s actually the cover I always dreamed of."
Aviva, 9 months ago

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