- Culver City, CA
- Photographer
- 5 miles from Santa Monica
- $300-1200
The 27 Best Photographers for hire in Santa Monica, CA
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290 Photographers serving Santa Monica, CA
- Santa Monica, CA
- Photographer
- $300-$2000
Lisa Donahue Photography
3 Verified bookings- Sherman Oaks, CA
- Photographer
- 9 miles from Santa Monica
- $300 and up
Damon Dahl
New member- Santa Monica, CA
- Photographer
- Contact for rates
- Santa Monica, CA
- Photographer
- Contact for rates
- Venice, CA
- Photographer
- 3 miles from Santa Monica
- Contact for rates
- Marina Del Rey, CA
- Photographer
- 4 miles from Santa Monica
- Contact for rates
- Culver City, CA
- Photographer
- 5 miles from Santa Monica
- Contact for rates
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Quick facts for Photographers in Santa Monica, CA
15,691 quotes sent
In the past year, Photographers have sent 15,691 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 5,683 Photographer reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
1.5 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 1.5 days (on average) to hire a Photographer.
Santa Monica ranks #6
Santa Monica is the 6th most popular city for Photographers requests in California.
Popular events
Photographers are typically hired for Personal Occasions, Children’s Birthday Parties, and Wedding Engagements in Santa Monica, CA.
California ranks #1
California is the most popular state for Photographers requests in the United States.
Past events for Photographers in Santa Monica, CA
Great addition to our event!
Photographer
5.0
April 3, 2026
2 hours
$200
About booking Photographers in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica, CA area
These Photographers serve the wider Santa Monica and Los Angeles county area and travel to Pacific Palisades, Venice, West Los Angeles, Marina Del Rey, Westwood, Century City, Playa Vista, Playa Del Rey, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Ladera Heights, Topanga, El Segundo, Inglewood, West Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana, Lennox, Del Aire, Studio City, Manhattan Beach, Hollywood, Hawthorne, Universal City, Valley Village, Toluca Lake, Van Nuys, Hermosa Beach, and Lawndale.