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224 Photographers serving San Diego, CA

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Nick Mantzel Photography

5.0 (5)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Photographer
  • $495-$12,000

Miranda M. said “We had a great experience working with Nick. He was communicative throughout the entire process. He was prompt for all three events that we had him photograph he did a good job editing for the... ”
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Ally Rose Photography

5.0 (9)
2 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Photographer
  • Contact for rates

Harrison W. said “As an Olympian, having a photographer that can take professional photos of me on and off the track that I can use for marketing is a game changer, and I can’t recommend Ally Rose Photography enough.... ”

Events Photographer, Stephan Giraud

5.0 (1)
Top Performer
1 Verified booking

  • San Diego, CA
  • Photographer
  • $300-$1200

Dianne M. said “Stephan came to our home in February 2026 to photograph my husband and myself in our backyard with our infant grandson and two dogs. He was both enthusiastic and patient, with an eye for color and... ”

Colin Sway Photo

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Photographer
  • $200 - $1200

Michael C. said “Colin did a fantastic job capturing the moments of our event. He also was very accommodating as I initially put the wrong day of the event and he came back on the correct day. ”

Lucky Star Studios

5.0 (3)
19 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Photographer
  • $250.00 - $2500.00

James T. said “Very professional. Everything was to our liking. Produce the pictures within the next day. Highly recommend. ”

Cali Griebel Photography

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • San Diego, CA
  • Photographer
  • Contact for rates

Ashley H. said “Cali is incredible! She captured the absolute best memories for my 50th birthday including not only my guests, the decor, the food, the laughter and excitement. Cali was extremely friendly, easy to... ”

J Sutton Photo

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • San Diego, CA
  • Photographer
  • $300-$2000

Pwe said “We hired Jesse to photograph our corporate event and he did an amazing job. We had great communication before our event, he was easy to work with onsite and he promptly delivered an amazing photo... ”

Photography by Keylan Wright

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • San Diego, CA
  • Photographer
  • Contact for rates

William G. said “Keylan did a great job of photographing our trip to Galapagos so I bought a large package of his photographs for a reasonable price. ”

William Burdine Photography

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • San Diego, CA
  • Photographer
  • $350 - $10,000

Krystel D. said “William has been incredible to work with! Not only does he have a great talent for event photography, he also brings out the best in people, so you and your personality shine through the photos. My... ”

MJD Creative

5.0 (4)
8 Verified bookings

  • Imperial Beach, CA
  • Photographer
  • 10 miles from San Diego
  • Contact for rates

Jessica B. said “Matt did a session for me and my 4 year old son while we were on vacation. He was kind, fun, and attentive to what I wanted. He was also super flexible which was wonderful with a kiddo. We will... ”

Freedreams Productions

1 Verified booking

  • Carlsbad, CA
  • Photographer
  • 32 miles from San Diego
  • $150 and up

One man production team offering top-tier event services: filming, editing, sound design, and more. Book for flawless execution, personalized approach, and...

Eosnap photography

1.65 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Oceanside, CA
  • Photographer
  • 36 miles from San Diego
  • Contact for rates

Josh M. said “We had an event recently and we have known Jared, of Eosnap through various other events we have done in the past and every single time he is there taking stills or doing video he always comes through... ”

  • San Diego, CA
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Hello friends! I am Brooke Emdur. I love capturing your special moments in photography and video with my *new* Nikon Z 6iii. I have a 24-70mm f/4 lens. I also...

  • San Diego, CA
  • Photographer
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San Diego-based photographer bringing cinematic quality to portraits, events, and brand shoots. Fast turnaround, creative direction, and visuals that stand out.

  • San Diego, CA
  • Photographer
  • Contact for rates

I Am specializing in capturing authentic, unposed moments with a dynamic, flash-forward style that brings energy and life to every event or corporate session....

  • San Diego, CA
  • Photographer
  • $90 - $150 per hour (not including editing)

I'm a beginner photographer. My specialties include: Nature Photography, Wildlife Photography, and Candid Photography. I prefer working with animals over people...

  • San Diego, CA
  • Photographer
  • Contact for rates

Full event photography coverage. We focus primarily on Corporate Photography- keynotes, break-outs, show floors, attendees, cocktail hours, candid warm moments-...

  • San Diego, CA
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Wedding, event, and editorial photography. I have 15 years of experience in portrait work and events, it both natural light and studio environments. I do...

  • San Diego, CA
  • Photographer
  • $150 - $2000

At Wynston & Ward Photography, we capture authentic, timeless moments with a clean cinematic style. We offer photography services for weddings, engagements,...

  • San Diego, CA
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Professional photographer and videographer that can capture any style. Weddings, events, lifestyle, music videos and band photos, sports. Making history,...

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Quick facts for Photographers in San Diego, CA

16,221 quotes sent

In the past year, Photographers have sent 16,221 quotes to event planners.

20th most popular

Photographers rank #20 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

4.9 out of 5 stars

There are 5,755 Photographer reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.

1.4 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.4 days (on average) to hire a Photographer.

San Diego ranks #3

San Diego is the 3rd most popular city for Photographers requests in California.

Popular events

Photographers are typically hired for Corporate Events, Nonprofit Events, and Wedding Receptions in San Diego, CA.

California ranks #1

California is the most popular state for Photographers requests in the United States.

Past events for Photographers in San Diego, CA

Professionalism

Photographer

5.0

August 25, 2025

2 hours

We had a fantastic experience with our photographer Efroim, from Lucky Star Studios. He was exceptionally professional from start to finish. He arrived early, paid close attention to all our needs, and captured some truly great photos. Highly recommend his services!
Event total

$300

About booking Photographers in San Diego, CA

Booking professional photography is the best way to immortalize every unforgettable moment with your loved ones. Whether you’re setting up a special photo shoot for your family or want to capture genuine moments at your birthday party, wedding, or corporate event, you can find the right photographer for you on GigSalad.

The cost of hiring a professional photographer in San Diego, California will vary depending on the type of event, the length of the photo session, and the style of photography you want. For example, lifestyle photography for events will often have a different rate than portrait photography depending on the hours needed and the level of editing required. Contact the local photographers above to get a quote customized for your needs.

While browsing San Diego photographers, look through their online portfolios to see if their photos match the style you’re going for with your photo shoot. We also highly recommend reading plenty of reviews from past clients. See if others had a great experience and if the photographer was easy to work with. When talking with your photographer, discuss important details like what is included in the photo package, the venue or location setup, if lights are needed or if natural lighting will be present, and delivery timelines and expectations.

Once you find someone you want to hire, finalize the booking on GigSalad. Our full-service platform makes it easy to book all types of event services. You can communicate with the photographer, confirm all the details with an online agreement, and make a secure payment all in one place. Every GigSalad booking is covered by our Worry-Free Guarantee, so you can rest easy knowing we’ve got your back. You can put that phone camera away, relax, and let the pros capture beautiful photos on your special day.

Photographers serving the San Diego, CA area

These Photographers serve the wider San Diego and San Diego county area and travel to Coronado, National City, Lincoln Acres, Chula Vista, Lemon Grove, Bonita, La Mesa, Imperial Beach, Spring Valley, La Jolla, El Cajon, San Ysidro, Rancho San Diego, Santee, Winter Gardens, Jamul, Lakeside, Del Mar, Poway, Fairbanks Ranch, and Solana Beach.