The Best Wedding Photographers in Garden Valley, CA

The Best Wedding Photographers in Garden Valley, CA

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Arvelle Photos 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,300
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

We're Sasha and Vlad — a husband and wife wedding photography team based in Sacramento, California. We specialize in capturing love stories with a dark romance aesthetic — moody, soulful, and cinematic. Together, we bring a blend of artistry and emotion to every wedding we shoot, creating timeless images that feel like a scene from a film. With 6 years of wedding photography experience, Sasha takes the lead as the primary shooter on our team. Vlad’s been shooting for 2 years, but he’s been an artist his whole life. With a background in music and guitar, he brings a creative rhythm to everything he captures

Awarded Best of Zola
“Arvelle Photos was our dream team come true. After letting go of our original photo team due to a difference in style, we were on the hunt for someone that could capture our day in the dreamy, romantic way that we felt about our wedding. Sasha and Vlad were the perfect fit. Work aside, we loved working with a married couple that understands all the emotions of wedding day. Having two photographers to capture the bride’s side and the groom’s side not only provided a neat perspective, but also helped immensely with staying on track with timing. Sasha and Vlad are both very sweet, give wonderful direction, and were a pleasure to work with before and during our wedding. We had constant coverage without ever feeling like there were cameras in our face or taking away from our day. Arvelle has a unique style that made our wedding look like the fairytale we were living that day. We love our photos, we love Arvelle, and we’d do it all again if we could. Thank you Sasha and Vlad.”
Erin G., 3 months ago
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Dustin Wheeler Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • 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
“Justin really nailed it. He was flexible, easy to reach, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. He has a gift for capturing both the big moments and the little details, and his candid shots feel timeless. Beyond his talent, he brought kindness to our guests and patience when challenges came up. I still get endless compliments on our wedding photos. If you’re looking for someone to capture your day perfectly, I couldn’t recommend Justin more.”
Rhianna W., a year ago
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Sofia Miyake Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $950
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

A business designed to tell your story. Our goal is to adapt to your special moment (engagement, wedding, civil union), and make sure to photograph it uniquely and beautifully. Live your special day, we'll capture the rest!

“Sofía exceeded our expectations. Not only did she strive to achieve a beautiful result—approaching it with creativity and suggesting unique ideas—but she also went out of her way to ensure we felt comfortable, which isn't always easy when you aren't used to being photographed. I highly recommend her; she truly knows what she's doing, and she does it with so much passion.”
Zoad B., 6 months ago
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Isaias Avalos Films 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,800
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

I’ve spent years documenting weddings and the people, emotions, and little moments that make each celebration unique. My approach is natural and story-driven. I want you to enjoy your wedding day, not spend it constantly posing for the camera. I’ll step in with direction when you need it, but I also know when to step back and let a moment happen. From the quiet moments before the ceremony to the celebration on the dance floor, my goal is to create photographs that bring you back to how your wedding day actually felt.

“Isaias was so easy and kind to work with. We're so happy with how our wedding videos turned out. He has a good eye at catching even the smallest details. We're so happy and will cherish our wedding videos!”
Christina W., 3 months ago
Emma Lynne Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
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, 6 years ago
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Emily Buttron Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,700
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

Emily Buttron Photography is located in Northern California and available world wide. Your wedding day is a once in a lifetime event and deserves to be told intentionally, timelessly, and effortlessly. Luxury portraits start with an intentional timeline, inquire today and let's get you started with a discovery call!

“Emily has been photographing me and my family for 5 years and she is absolutely amazing. Her pictures are always beautiful and she does a great job at making you feel comfortable during the process and making it fun! There’s no one else I would want to photograph my special moments”
Carlee C., 12 days ago
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Keoma Zec Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (29 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

Having photographed over 300 weddings in over 15 countries in the past 15 years I am as passionate as they come! I serve Tahoe and beyond and would love to hear about your special day and how I can help eternalize such an extraordinary day in your lives.

“Love working with Keoma on photography for corporate and weddings. He has also photographed venues I work for. Always delightful, professional and provided an exceptional gallery. Definitely want to book him for your next event. You will be so glad you did!”
Keely K., 7 days ago
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Annette Lynnae Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (27 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

My approach in photography is relaxed and lightly guided, leaving room for movement, connection, and images that feel nostalgic and timeless. I’m especially drawn to in-home family sessions — unhurried, familiar, and captured in the spaces where life is already growing. It would be my honor to document your sweet moments with family and loved ones!

“Annette is incredible to work with - she is so gentle and kind. She quickly learns your dynamic as a couple, and helps guide the shoot to help match your energy. She has taken photos of my husband and I throughout our relationship, and they capture our love so well, while also being classic, timeless, and elegant. I fully recommend Annette for any bride as she is a wonderful photographer, communicator, and person in general!! She makes it easy and also does beautiful work :)”
Gillian R., 6 months ago
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Enchanting Moments Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (20 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,250
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

Enchanting Moments Photography is a Northern California wedding and couples photographer dedicated to capturing love stories in a timeless, romantic way. Led by Victoria, the experience is centered around creating genuine, joy-filled moments that feel natural and effortless. From engagements to wedding day celebrations, Enchanting Moments Photography focuses on preserving every meaningful glance, happy tear, and unforgettable details, so you can relive your love story for a lifetime.

“Victoria was amazing from start to finish! Since the moment I reached out to her she was able to give me detailed information on what she could provide and answered all my questions! She showed up early, encouraged us during our photo shoot, and stayed in touched on how when the photos would be complete. And the photos?! Stunning, magical, hilarious, beautiful! She captured every moment, and everything I wanted for these once in a lifetime events! She’s also a fantastic human and she’s my forever photographer now!”
Santina M., 8 months ago
Fit the Frame photography 
Rating: 4.5 (16 reviews)
  • 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
“Fit the Frame photography was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, Memo and his team were incredibly professional, understanding and direct in their communication style. The quality of their work was truly outstanding - Memo truly outdid himself in capturing the most beautiful and meaningful moments from our special day. Memo and his second shooter were so kind and thoughtful, helping us stay on schedule while never compromising the quality of their work. They were onboard with anything we requested and truly went above and beyond for our wedding. Not only did they provide us with the most stunning photos, but Memo and his team also captured so many fun, candid moments with our guests that took us right back to our wedding day. It was an absolute delight working with Fit the Frame photography, and we would book them again in a heartbeat.”
Venustiano & Y., 2 years ago
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Heather Blackwood Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
  • 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., 2 years ago
Rachel Reynolds Co. Photo + Video 
Rating: 5.0 (13 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

Hi, we’re Rachel and Mark, the husband-and-wife photography and videography team behind Rachel Reynolds Co. Based in Northern California, we specialize in weddings and elopements, creating natural photography and heartfelt films that preserve both the big moments and everything in between. Rachel has been photographing weddings since 2017 and has documented more than 250 wedding days, while Mark brings our couples’ stories to life through film. Together, we want you to feel comfortable, have fun, and truly enjoy the experience of being in front of our cameras.

Awarded Best of Zola
“We cannot recommend Rachel & Mark enough! They were absolutely incredible from start to finish, and having a husband-and-wife team who worked so flawlessly together made the entire experience that much more special. One of my favorite things was how they were able to take all of my Pinterest inspiration and bring it to life in our wedding photos! They paid attention to all the little details and captured so many special moments, both big and small, that we’ll get to look back on for the rest of our lives. Their talent, professionalism, creativity, and genuine passion for what they do truly showed in every aspect of their work. We are beyond grateful we chose them to capture one of the most important days of our lives. If you’re looking for a photography and videography team that works seamlessly together, listens to your vision, and makes your wedding day memories last forever, look no further!”
Karlee B., a day ago
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Kait Hubbard Photography LLC 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • 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., 2 years ago
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Mike Bean Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

I’m a Northern California wedding and portrait photographer with a deep love for people, connection, and honest moments. I come to photography with a background in emergency medicine and biology, which shaped my calm, attentive approach. I photograph weddings with a relaxed, thoughtful style—guiding when needed, stepping back when it matters most, and creating space for genuine moments to unfold. My goal is for you to feel comfortable, cared for, and fully present while I document your day in a way that feels true to you.

“It was a pleasure to work with Mike. He made us feel very comfortable and at ease with his style of photography, and his overall demeanor. The finished photos look even better than we imagined and we would highly recommend Mike for any photography needs you may have big or small”
Ryan G., a year ago
Kaybebe Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (9 reviews)
  • 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., a year ago
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Dana Gualco Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

I am Dana Gualco, a natural light and golden hour photographer based in Roseville, CA, serving the Sacramento area and beyond. My passion for photography is rooted in the belief that everyone has a unique story to tell, and I am dedicated to capturing yours with authenticity. Specializing in weddings, engagements, and portraits, I focus on the meaningful details that you will cherish for a lifetime. My goal is to provide high-resolution, timeless images that reflect the raw emotion and beauty of your celebration, turning your fleeting milestones into priceless heirlooms.

“Dana was very invested in our wedding day. She provided free engagement photos with our wedding package purchase. Dana got all the details on our wedding day, including the small ones. Her photography is beautiful, consistent and delivery was quick. She provided us some sneak peeks that we added to thank you cards. I couldn’t recommend her more.”
Shelby C., 5 months ago
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Nicky Byrnes Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)
  • 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., 6 years ago
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Azara Images 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

I’m Cathlene, with Azara Images - a documentary wedding photographer who follows the sun and loves to dance. I live for true connection & and I photograph the real stuff, the gracefully sincere stuff, the stuff that matters the most. My style is often described as genuine, candid, heartfelt and classically beautiful. Over the last two decades, I’ve learned to make beautiful images in any condition. From the quiet of an intimate elopement to the bustle and activity of a large wedding, I’ve refined my skill at capturing both the small details and big feelings of a wedding day. I care about my clients, and I care about creating work that is meaningful to them.

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Wade Snider Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

I’m a wedding and elopement photographer based in Truckee, and I get to work in some of the best places in Tahoe. Palisades, the Ritz-Carlton, Everline. I also travel to Maui, Napa, and the Bay Area, so if your plans are somewhere else, ask. My approach is simple. I’d rather get to know you a little before the day so you’re not stiff when the camera comes out. Then I stay close, keep things relaxed, and shoot what’s really happening. The laughing, the nerves, your dad tearing up at the wrong moment. That’s the stuff you’ll want to look at in twenty years. I’d love to hear about your day. Send me your date, your venue, and a little about the two of you. I’ll get back to you quickly and tell you honestly if I’m the right fit.

“Just google wade snider photography! More than 50 five star reviews!”
Wade, 6 months ago
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Samantha May Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA

Hi, I’m Samantha, a wedding photographer with over 10 years of experience and a passionate storyteller who truly believes in love and meaningful connection. I tell your story through romantic, natural, and emotional imagery, focusing on intentional and authentic moments — real laughter, happy tears, and all the beautiful in-between. My goal is to make you feel comfortable, supported, and completely yourselves so you can fully experience every moment, while I tell your love story with care, joy, and so much heart.

“The best wedding photographer out there! Honestly she is the whole package! Not only does she have an awesome team she truly goes above and beyond to get the perfect shots! We also had an amazing engagement shoot! She really makes you feel comfortable which is an extremely important aspect in being photographed, we had a great time! She helped a lot with the wedding nerves and made the entire day such a blast! When we received our photos we were overwhelmed with the amount of absolute perfection in the photos! We adore them all! She captured every single special moment I could ever ask for! So worth it!”
Korrina M., 9 months ago
Lydia Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (7 reviews)
·Ratings include Zola and Google reviews
  • 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., a year ago
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Mindy Webb Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • 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.

Awarded Best of Zola
“Mindy is the BEST! So friendly and professional! Our photos are everything we could have hoped for, and we get so many compliments on them! Her second shooter, Allie, is also super great and friendly. The groom and groomsmen had a great time with her! Mindy was super helpful and responsive while planning our day-of timeline and shot list. We also got our sneak peaks the day after our wedding! Could not have asked for a better photographer!”
Allison W., 4 years ago
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Luke is the Blacksheep Photography & Video 
Rating: 4.8 (6 reviews)
  • 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., a year ago
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Mindful Media Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • 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!

Awarded Best of Zola
“Angie was fabulous to work with on our wedding day! From the moment she arrived at our venue, she was was everywhere at once. We were so impressed with her ability to capture all of the most important moments of the day, while not ever being intrusive or "in your face." We had so many compliments from guests about her professionalism throughout the night and so many people commented on how much they were impressed by her. Angie is phenomenal, she kept us organized on track and we had so much fun doing the photos. Looking back at the photos I remember laughing and truly enjoying myself. The day after the wedding, Angie sent over a gallery of sneak peeks and our jaws DROPPED at the speed and quality of the photos. We cannot stop looking through them! Angie made all of our bridal party, guests and us feel comfortable which made for fantastic and natural photos. We highly recommend Angie and Mindful Media Photography for your wedding! It is inspiring to see someone so passionate about the work that they do. Thank you Angie!!”
Katelin T., 6 months ago
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Steph Liz Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • 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
“Highly recommended Steph! She was super sweet and funny. She guided us very well showed us how to pose! Will definitely be rebooking with her.”
Yesenia, 3 years ago
Denise Apgar Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
  • 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 is professional, personable, and a phenomenal photographer! She understands the magnitude of the moment and goes above and beyond to capture this memory with ease. With tips and tricks to make you feel more comfortable in front of the camera your pictures will come out looking natural and you will enjoy your entire time with her. With that being said, she is very attentive and focuses in on every detail. When it comes to editing your photos, I can tell she sat and looked at each frame. There isn't a blanket preset thrown over our gallery. She makes sure each image is at the highest quality and does so with a great turn around time. After shooting our engagement photos with her and seeing the gallery of them, I was so thankful we chose her to do our wedding!! She captured our day perfectly and helped everyone remain calm throughout the day with her demeanor. When you book Denise you will walk into it with a photographer and away from it with a new friend! We are so excited to have Denise capture all of our family milestones from here on out!”
Katrina and J., 6 years ago
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Daniel Cewinski Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,300
  • Serves Garden Valley, CA
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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., a year ago