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We are honored to say that Ballesteros Photography has impacted hundreds of bride & grooms over a 10 year career and has served as a powerful husband and wife photography / video business. We believe that we are a rare creative vendor that has learned the in’s and out’s of wedding service while holding unmatchable value on people, a heart for serving and responsible work ethics. Creativity found it’s calling as our career when we discovered that our craft of creative imagery would impact lives at the level we have been honored experience these last 10 years. We now serve with an industry leading presence across the world as wedding experts in our craft.There are so many unseen contributions outside of our creative portfolio that go unseen until wedding day that are huge contributors to our success. Things like our people skills that are equipped to navigate through dynamic social circumstances, intentional artistic preparation, leadership that promotes working with large groups of people under tight timelines and work ethics that serve to provide our creative product to our clients in record time. Our online reviews reflect the impact that our brides have experienced through hiring us as there official wedding photographers / videographers. It is our hope to learn how we can best serve your wedding day with all our our care and professionalism to provide a prefect capture of your memories for years to come.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files
Proofs

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of Ballesteros Photography

Courtney
Courtney Sent on 09/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing to work with!

I absolutely loved working with Dan on my couple's wedding in Paso Robles! He was such a great team player, awesome attitude and made the day so smooth! As a wedding planner I work with a lot of vendors, but Ballesteros is one I highly recommend to anyone getting married who wants their special day captured in the most beautiful way!
Amber
Amber Sent on 11/17/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute perfection!

We were so fortunate to have Dan & Kari for wedding and video on our big day. They made us feel at ease and comfortable in front of the camera, something that’s typically ‘not us!’ Thank you both! xo A&E
Carissa
Carissa Sent on 11/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

No need to look further

Could not have asked for a better experience! Dan and Kari were not only amazingly kind people to spend our wedding day with, they are truly gifted at what they do. We have never been one who loved standing in front of the camera nor do I have cute, candid, natural looking moments. They were so encouraging at making you feel good in front of the camera which made the photoshoots fly by! They also, to my personal amazement, were able to capture beautiful, candid moments that have helped us relive all the special moments that we were feeling on our wedding day. They have a great eye for placing you in scenery around you. They were so easy to work with and helped us come up with an itinerary for the day, taking into account what the light would be like at certain times and knowing where the direction of where light would be coming from. We got married in during COVID and our plans changed very quickly. Dan and Kari were so flexible working with us to come up with a new creative vision for our wedding and giving me hope in the midst of chaos. Kari did my makeup and carried make up with her all day for touch ups, which was a huge plus! My Husband and I were truly impressed from the moment we met them. Fantastic communication, photos, video and experience! Highly recommend!
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Suz F. Sent on 10/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Photography

We met Dan and Kari, at a Central Coast Wedding fair and hired them on the spot for our daughter's wedding. We saw an extensive amount of their work and could tell that their sense of light, composition and style was beautiful. Together they have a unique eye and we felt that they would capture not only the visual aspect of the wedding, but more importantly the feeling. There are several photography and video packages to select from and included in their wedding package was an engagement photo shoot. This was a golden opportunity to work together before the big day. It was so enjoyable and the photos reflected how at ease our daughter and her fiancé were. The wedding day involved an itinerary which was upheld in a very timely and professional fashion. With two photographers working, they captured all of the big moments and small details. Never were they obtrusive or in the way, which is not easy and takes talent. We could not be more happy with our choice of photographers and would recommend them highly.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 10/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

Had a great experience with Ballesteros Photography. Dan was helpful, responsive, and flexible when putting together our customized package. On the day of the wedding he was professional and friendly and put everyone at ease. He made sure to capture all of the special shots we requested. We were surprised at how quickly he got our photos to us and we're so happy with how they turned out!
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Stephanie Sent on 07/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely stunning work by Dan & Kari. This duo is by far the sweetest and easiest to work with. Our wedding took place at Cambria Pines Lodge, in Cambria, California. Kari did an outstanding job on my makeup. She was able to create the exact look I wanted. Dan & Kari complemented each other perfectly behind the cameras. They produced amazing pictures throughout the day! Due to my husband living out of state, engagement pictures were not in the cards for us. Dan was able to accommodate us with extra photo time after our wedding. He also took a little extra time to include my sweet dog Maggie in some shots. My husband and I were extremely pleased with all the photos that were produced. I highly recommend Ballesteros Photography & Kari for makeup!
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Emily Sent on 05/24/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This team is absolutely amazing! If you are looking for talented photographer and/or Videographer too then you can stop looking. They are easy to work with, make it all so effortless and fun. My fiancé was not looking forward to any pictures including our engagement, but with Ballesteros it all went so great. Our engagement pictures, Wedding pictures and wedding video turned out even better then we could have possibly imagined. We are so thrilled we decide to go with them, because now we have awesome keepsakes from our big day!
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 05/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Completely amazing. Pictures are absolutely gorgeous - does not disappoint. Dan and Kari are such an awesome team, and make you feel very at ease. Can't recommend them enough!
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Marty Sent on 05/03/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely incredible work by two of the most awesome and genuine people in the 805! The entire experience was effortless, yet full of positive energy and good vibes. I'd enthusiastically choose to work with Ballesteros Photography again! First class all around!
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Kayleigh Sent on 11/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Dan and Kari are such an amazing duo! We just got our wedding photos and we are so in love with them! They listened to any ideas we had, and they gave us great insight with their suggestions that created some absolutely stunning photographs! it was so easy to communicate with them, through the planning, they are so much more than amazing photographers (Kari is an amazing make up artist as well), but they are beautiful people, that my family just adores!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Portola Inn Portola Inn Hotel Weddings

Ballesteros Photography is a favorite here at Portola Inn. This team is enthusiastic and creative. We are always excited to see their finished results.

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Ballesteros Photography frequently asked questions

Ballesteros Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Ballesteros Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Ballesteros Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Ballesteros Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Ballesteros Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Ballesteros 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.
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