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  • 2025

April Simmons Photography

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Additional Hours
Second Shooter
One Event / Day
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

At April Simmons Photography, I specialize in capturing the real, unscripted moments that make your wedding day uniquely yours. With 15 years of experience behind the camera, my approach blends documentary-style storytelling with a focus on natural light, creating images that reflect the beauty and authenticity of your love. I believe the best memories are made in the quiet moments, the stolen glances, and the spontaneous laughter. My goal is to document your love story in its truest form, offering you timeless photos that evoke the same emotions you felt on your wedding day for years to come.

April Simmons Photography is a professional wedding photographer in Paso Robles, California of San Luis Obispo County on California's central coast.

Features

Woman-owned

Just me

Experience

  • 5 years in business

  • We speak English

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Weddings with this vendor

Joe & Carina's wedding
Joe & Carina
93 photos

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

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The photographer is praised for professionalism, a calm, friendly demeanor, and making couples feel comfortable during engagement and wedding shoots. Reviewers rave about stunning, natural, emotional photos, quick turnaround, and a large number of beautiful images. She’s organized, flexible, great with families and groups, and goes above and beyond to capture candid moments.

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The photographer is praised for professionalism, a calm, friendly demeanor, and making couples feel comfortable during engagement and wedding shoots. Reviewers rave about stunning, natural, emotional photos, quick turnaround, and a large number of beautiful images. She’s organized, flexible, great with families and groups, and goes above and beyond to capture candid moments.

Brianna
Brianna Sent on 05/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A Photographer Who Anticipates Every Need and Captures Every Moment

April was absolutely incredible in every aspect of our wedding experience. The best way I can describe it is by breaking it down into a few categories:

Value
April created a custom package that perfectly suited our wedding coverage needs since we were planning a smaller, more intimate celebration. She was transparent from the start and even included her hourly extension rate in the contract in case we needed additional coverage on the wedding day.

Professionalism
April was professional from day one. She always responded promptly and often suggested phone calls when my questions or ideas would benefit from a more in-depth discussion. On the wedding day, she arrived prepared, dressed professionally, and had all of her equipment set up before we arrived at our first-look location, which was separate from our venue.

I also appreciated the detailed questionnaire she sent before the event. It covered everything from the timeline to must-have photos, including family portraits, group shots, special moments, and venue details. What stood out most, though, was how attentive she was throughout the day. She noticed when I needed a break from photos, and when directions I had given to a vendor weren’t being followed, she kindly stepped in and helped ensure everything was set up as requested. Those thoughtful touches meant so much to me.

Photos
We received preview photos in record time! Within just two days of our wedding, April delivered 80 beautifully edited images. I know turnaround times can vary depending on a photographer’s schedule, but I was incredibly impressed. Even more amazing, we received our full gallery of over 1,000 photos within two weeks.

April also selected several standout images and provided black-and-white versions, which was such a nice touch. The photos are absolutely stunning. They perfectly capture the essence of our relationship while beautifully showcasing our venue and all the special details of the day.

Open to Ideas
One photo request that was especially important to me was getting an individual picture with each of our guests. April handled this flawlessly, moving quickly, organizing people efficiently, and keeping the line moving without making anyone feel rushed.

Throughout the day, I would occasionally request specific shots or ideas, and she was always eager to make them happen. I loved how collaborative the experience felt. She provided excellent direction for my husband and me—especially since we aren't naturally comfortable with posed couple photos—but she was equally open to trying poses and ideas we wanted to capture.

I would highly recommend April for your wedding day, engagement session, or any special event. Her professionalism, talent, attention to detail, and genuine care for her clients made her an absolute pleasure to work with, and we couldn't be happier with our photos.
Krissy
Krissy Sent on 05/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

April is amazing!

We truly appreciates all of April's hard work, professionalism, and care throughout the entire wedding process. From the planning stages to the wedding day itself, she helped make everything feel smooth, beautiful, and so special for both us and our guests.

From our engagement shoot, you immediately made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Her kind, patient, and calming demeanor made the experience so enjoyable, and we genuinely had so much fun working with you every step of the way.

We are beyond grateful that we chose to work with you and truly appreciate all of the time, effort, and attention you put into making our day unforgettable. The photos she took on our wedding day were absolutely beautiful, and they already brought back so many emotions from the day.

Thank you again for everything, April. We would absolutely recommend you to anyone looking for a wedding photographer, and if any of our friends are getting married in the area, we will definitely be sending them your way!
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Alexandra Sent on 04/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dream photographer for our dream day

April has gone above and beyond in every single aspect. When we booked April for our wedding, an engagement shoot was included and we got to spend those extra hours getting to know her and feeling so comfortable in front of the camera. She is funny, personable, kind and so incredibly talented. The engagement shots we got back were stunning, so we knew we were in good hands for our wedding photos. Flash forward to our wedding day, there is no one else we could have imagined capturing our big day. Her team was incredible. They were all so sweet, flexible and knew exactly what was needed to get the good shots. We relive our perfect day every time we look at our photos. They’re magic. 1000000/10 would recommend. 🤍
Katalina
Katalina Sent on 01/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Kept me Calm

April was the best wedding day photographer I could have asked for. With all of the stress that comes on wedding days, she was so calm and she really helped me keep my head on straight. She was organized, prepared, and knew how to take charge when trying to round everybody up for all of the group shots. Our photos turned out gorgeous and I could not be happier with them.
J
Janelle Sent on 12/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous colors!

April did a great job responding to all communication promptly. She did a wonderful job capturing all the fall colors and the special moments of our day. She was flexible and always had a smile as she interacted with all our guests. Our pictures are so beautiful.
K
Kristopher Sent on 12/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great professional to work with!

Traveled to our desired location, patient with the difficulties that came along the way. Great eye for making any location come out looking great in photographs. Will not be disappointed!
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Patrick Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

April Simmons was the perfect choice for our wedding photographer

From a husband’s point of view, I couldn’t have asked for a better photographer than April Simmons. I’m not someone who loves being in front of a camera, but April made the entire experience feel easy and natural. She was calm, confident, and knew exactly how to guide us without it ever feeling forced.

On our wedding day, April was everywhere in the best way—capturing all the big moments while also catching so many candid shots that truly show the emotion of the day. When we got our photos back, I was blown away by how well she told the story of our wedding. Every image feels genuine and meaningful.

April is incredibly talented, professional, and great to work with. The photos are something we’ll cherish for the rest of our lives, and choosing her was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I would absolutely recommend April Simmons to any couple looking for an amazing photographer.
Elise
Elise Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

April Simmons is absolutely amazing!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about April Simmons. From the very beginning, she was professional, warm, and so easy to work with. On our wedding day, April made us feel completely comfortable and confident, which truly shows in our photos.

She captured every important moment beautifully—both the big, emotional highlights and the small, candid moments we didn’t even realize were happening. Our photos are stunning, natural, and full of emotion, and looking through them feels like reliving our wedding day all over again.

April’s talent, attention to detail, and calm presence made such a difference on our day. We are beyond grateful and will treasure these photos forever. If you’re looking for a photographer who genuinely cares and delivers incredible work, we highly recommend April Simmons!
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Corynne Sent on 12/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

April is the BEST!!

April is the absolute best!! We could not have asked for a better photographer to capture our most treasured memories. She is kind, caring and a genuine pleasure to work with. I can not recommend her enough!! 
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Carolyn Sent on 12/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding Photographer!

We loved working with April as our wedding photographer! She was very professional, kind, and personable. We had not previously taken many professional photos as a couple, and April helped us pose, capturing so many beautiful, natural looking shots. Working with her was so comfortable and seamless throughout our big day. We would highly recommend her as a photographer!
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April Simmons Photography frequently asked questions

April Simmons Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
April Simmons Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
April Simmons Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
April Simmons Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
April Simmons Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
April Simmons Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
April Simmons Photography currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.
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