Best Wedding Photographers in Santa Maria

Amy Wellenkamp Photographers is a Central Coast studio specializing in wedding photography that captures each couple's individual style. Wellenkamp has been in the industry for more than 20 years and has a degree in Graphic Communication: Design from Cal Poly State University. She is affiliated with Central Coast Wedding Professionals and Wedding and Portrait Photographers International. Her work has been featured in California Weds and Central Coast Bride Magazine. Standard wedding packages start at $4,000 and include eight hours of coverage and a custom USB with professionally edited print-ready images.

applemoon photography has been crafting timeless engagement and wedding imagery for clients in Oceano and surrounding areas for more than ten years. The studio is owned and operated by husband and wife team, Maren and Michael Brajkovich, who are noted for their classy, yet fun approach to capturing images. Maren and Michael’s style is a mix of traditional/posed, vintage and photojournalistic. In addition to standard wedding packages, Maren and Michael can customize packages to suit the client’s needs and budget. Past clients have praised the couple for their enthusiasm, positive attitude, and incredible photos. Maren and Michael met in college, lived in 12 countries and are parents to three cute kids.

Kay Mitchell Photography is a San Luis Obispo, California based photographer specializing in lifestyle and wedding shoots. Kay also offers additional services, such as engagement and boudoir shoots, and has an assortment of packages available to fit every client’s needs. Using a style that combines traditional and journalistic, Kay creates clean and natural images. She gets to know her clients before the wedding and learns about their proposal, wedding planning process, and any important details so that she can offer guidance, advice, and a great photography experience. Kay’s clients praise her for her promptness, professionalism, and ability to accommodate special requests.

Mirelle Carmichael is a San Diego based wedding photographer who specializes in turning special days into heirlooms. Her photos are light-filled and honest; they capture the joy in the big, little and forgotten moments. She describes her style as “journalistic and editorial”, which translates into a curated and romantic collection of photographs families can cherish and relive special moments with for years to come. Mirelle’s work has been featured extensively in many publications including Style Me Pretty, 100 Layer Cake, The Knot, June Bug, and more. Her numerous rave reviews refer consistently to her organization and professionalism, as well as her bubbly and vivacious personality.