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Wedding Photographer in Santa Monica, CA
Wedding photographer in Santa Monica, CA from $2,895: 6 hours, 350+ edited photos.
My Rockstar Wedding is a wedding photographer in Santa Monica, CA for couples who want wedding photography with real energy and a plan built around Santa Monica: its venues, light, permits and traffic.
Wedding photography in Santa Monica starts at $2,895 for six hours. Wide beaches, the pier at sunset, the Palisades Park bluffs and hotel ballrooms facing the ocean.
Check date & price- Written agreement before booking
- Total price before you sign
- 20 sneak peeks in 48 hours
- Ceremony + speeches in every wedding film
- One team for photo + film
SANTA MONICASERVICE FACTS
Wedding photographer in Santa Monica, CA: price and delivery
My Rockstar Wedding confirms your team, hours, deliverables and total price in writing before you book.
| Service | Wedding photographer in Santa Monica, CA |
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| Location | Santa Monica, CA |
| Starting price | $2,895 · The Photo Story |
| Coverage | 6 hours · 1 photographer |
| Delivery | 20 sneak peeks in 48 hours · full gallery in 4 weeks |
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HOW TO BOOK
Three clear steps.
- 01
Send date and venue.
Tell us the date, the venue and the moments you want kept.
- 02
Get your agreement.
Your team, hours, deliverables and total price, in writing.
- 03
Sign and lock the date.
The date is yours once the agreement is signed.
Wedding photography in Santa Monica that fits the place
Santa Monica weddings bring wide beaches, the pier at sunset, the Palisades Park bluffs and hotel ballrooms facing the ocean. Coastal marine layer can soften or erase a sunset; we plan a backup portrait window and do not build the whole day around one sky.
We photograph the day documentary-first: real reactions, family, the dance floor, then guided portraits that feel like you.
Santa Monica wedding venues and portrait spots
Popular Santa Monica wedding settings include:
- Shutters on the Beach and other oceanfront hotels
- Fairmont Miramar-area hotel venues
- the Annenberg Community Beach House
- Santa Monica restaurants with private event rooms
For portraits we often look at Palisades Park palms above the beach, the sand south of the pier at sunset, the Santa Monica Stairs area for active couples, or Main Street early in the day. Every venue sets its own vendor rules, and we follow them.
Permits, access and travel in Santa Monica
Santa Monica requires a permit for commercial still photography in public spaces including the beach and pier, so beach portrait plans include permit time and cost. Source: City of Santa Monica film & photo permits.
Westside traffic is the main variable; morning or early-evening moves are much faster than late afternoon.
Photography collections for your Santa Monica wedding
Start with a collection, then shape the hours to your timeline. Prefer both? Wedding videographer in Santa Monica and photo + film packages share one plan.
More options: The Photo Story (6 hours, $2,895) · The Full Photo Story (8 hours, $3,895) · The Complete Photo Story (10 hours, $5,495) · The Photo + Film Story (6 hours, $5,495). Compare every collection.
SANTA MONICA WEDDING QUESTIONS
Wedding photography in Santa Monica: FAQ
Do we need a permit for beach wedding photos in Santa Monica?
Commercial photography on public beach and pier areas requires a City permit. We include it in the plan rather than risk the session being stopped.
What if the sunset is foggy?
Marine layer is common, especially in early summer. We plan portraits that work in soft light and add a second window if the sky opens up.
How much does a wedding photographer cost in Santa Monica?
My Rockstar Wedding photography collections start at $2,895 for six hours with one photographer and 350+ edited photos. Eight and ten hour collections and a second photographer are available; travel or permits are listed in your quote.
How far ahead should we book a wedding photographer in Santa Monica?
Popular Saturdays in spring and fall book months ahead. Send your date as soon as the venue is confirmed so we can check availability and hold a plan.
YOUR PEOPLE. YOUR ENERGY. YOUR STORY.
Ready to make it loud?
Send the date, place and kind of coverage you want. We’ll reply with availability and a clear starting plan.