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About

I am a fine art destination wedding photographer based in Southern California and NYC. With an artful and lifestyle approach to photographing weddings, I strive to capture the emotion behind a wedding day, tell a story and create beautiful images.

I appreciate the nostalgia in all things vintage, including photographing with real film cameras (as well as digital).

Currently based in California and seasonally in NYC, I specialize in destination weddings worldwide and will gladly travel to any location for a wedding celebration.

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of Carmen Santorelli Photography

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User993043 Sent on 12/17/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Words cannot express our gratitude for Carmen...she has become like part of our family during the engagement and wedding process. We fell in love with her at a wedding event about 16 months before our wedding, and she was one of the first vendors we booked. We knew after our engagement session that we had made the best decision ever. We loved her personality and photos so much that we even asked her to do a family session before the wedding. On the day of the wedding, she and her staff were nearly invisible, but we received shots of such intimate moments (holding hands, laughter, glances exchanged) that were incredibly breathtaking. She is so conscientious and talented -- a true artist. We are grateful to know her.
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Spencer Sent on 01/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding photographer I could ask for!!!!

Carmen was an absolute dream wedding photographer!
She was so flexible when our wedding plans completely changed last minute due to COVID-19.
She always responded immediately to all of my questions and was so always so helpful, kind and professional. Our photos turned out STUNNING!! I am so happy to have these amazing photos of our special day that I will cherish forever.
I could have not asked for a better experience from start to finish. I am so excited to use her again for all our future special events.
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Natalie Sent on 09/23/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Carmen was a pleasure to work with! Her photos are AMAZING! We can't get enough compliments from not only our wedding day photos but from our engagement e-session she did with us as well. She is very professional, arrives on time, prompt to respond to any questions I had leading up to and even after our wedding. We got our photos back SO QUICKLY and she was super helpful and quick about getting our album together. Everything was so seamless with Carmen and we highly recommend her! Looking forward to using her for future events! :)
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Sweet Lisa's Exquisite Cakes Sweet Lisa's Exquisite Cakes Wedding Favors

Carmen is fantastic!

Splendid Stems Floral Designs Splendid Stems Floral Designs Wedding Florists

Carmen is one of my favorites! She is wonderful and her pictures are amazing! Simply one of the best photographers in the business! Many of the brides I have worked with for florals have gushed about Carmen to me.

AvaFlora AvaFlora Wedding Florists

Carmen Santorelli is a true gem in the photography world. She is sweet, creative, and innovative. I am so grateful for all the opportunities we've had to work together so far. She is always highly recommended to our clients.

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Carmen Santorelli Photography frequently asked questions

Carmen Santorelli Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Carmen Santorelli Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Carmen Santorelli Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Carmen Santorelli 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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