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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

Full price list on my website CarsonShoemaker.com!

Based in Paso Robles, California, Carson Shoemaker Photography provides wedding photography for couples all across of California’s Central Coast. Carson works closely with you to learn more about your unique style and bring that to life on your big day.

Services Offered


Carson Shoemaker Photography offers a wide range of flexible packages designed to accommodate your needs and budget. You can also choose from a wide range of add-ons like an engagement session, a second photographer, and more. Carson photographs your wedding with authenticity and a focus on capturing true candid moments. His photography style blends documentary with an editorial eye, so your results are both natural and beautifully composed. He works with you from the early planning stages through to final delivery of your gallery and keepsake album for a seamless experience.


For more information, photos, & an easy way to contact me please visit my website. Additional add-ons include engagement shoots, having a second shooter, shooting real film etc. Please reach out for a specific quote for your big day!

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 3 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings with this vendor

Shelby & Adrian's wedding
Shelby & Adrian
15 photos

FAQ

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Toning
Digital Files
Save the Date

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

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Digital Files
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

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Reviews of Carson Shoemaker Photography

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Reviewers rave about the photographer’s professional, easygoing approach that put couples and guests at ease. He captures a natural mix of candid and posed moments with a strong eye for detail. Photos arrive promptly, in generous quantity, and at affordable rates. Highly recommended.

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Reviewers rave about the photographer’s professional, easygoing approach that put couples and guests at ease. He captures a natural mix of candid and posed moments with a strong eye for detail. Photos arrive promptly, in generous quantity, and at affordable rates. Highly recommended.

Victoria
Victoria Sent on 03/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

10 out of 10!

Carson played a huge part in making our day special. We were struggling to find a photographer who was right for us, but after seeing his amazing photography style and excellent pricing, we knew he would be the perfect fit for our beach wedding! He has an extremely down to earth personality and an incredible eye for detail. He was very communicative and helpful throughout the entire process. We tend to be a bit awkward in front of the camera, but Carson helped us relax and got stunning shots that we will cherish forever. Our photos turned out exactly how we wanted and beyond. Our family/friends enjoyed his presence throughout the day and he caught so many wonderful moments of us with our favorite people. He sent back a generous amount of photos in a very timely matter that are edited to perfection! We tell everyone we know about Carson and highly recommend him for your photography needs!
Julia
Julia Sent on 06/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Want to Frame Every Shot!!

We were in need of a photo/video team to cover our rehearsal dinner and I am sooooo grateful we found Carson!! He captured the day and evening so beautifully and made me and my husband feel so comfortable in front of the camera. His photos perfectly reflect the candid moments with friends and family and all the love we felt that day. Obsessed with how they turned out!!
Laura
Laura Sent on 03/17/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Very easy and professional!

Carson was awesome to work with! We had a small casual wedding and he went with the flow and let us do our thing and he captured it beautifully. I highly recommend!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 03/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Carson

Carson is always great to work with. He’s professional, easygoing, and consistently captures beautiful photos. Our clients love working with him, and he’s someone I’m always happy to recommend.

- Jessica Perez
Sales Manager at Hotel Cerro and Courtyard Santa Barbara Downtown
Nephtali
Nephtali Sent on 09/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Carson was the best!

Carson was an absolute pleasure to work with. Professional, personable, and incredibly easy to connect with from the very beginning. He made everyone feel comfortable and at ease, which really shows in the beautiful, candid moments he captured throughout our wedding day. Our entire family adored him, and we couldn’t be happier with how the photos turned out. We’re beyond grateful to have had Carson document such a meaningful day in our lives, and we wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented, laid-back, and genuinely kind photographer.
Kelli
Kelli Sent on 08/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

June 2025 wedding

Carson was wonderful to work with. He helped keep things light, which led to some great candid shots, kept everything on schedule and gave us a huge variety of images. The pictures turned out beautifully. Would 100% recommend!
A
Ai Sent on 05/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

We can’t recommend Carson enough!

I found Carson through an online search to photograph our wedding in Ojai. He is great!

It was important for us to have more candid vs posed photos. Once Carson confirmed he was comfortable with what we wanted, we moved forward with signing the contract and aligning with him on expectations. He sent out a detailed questionnaire a few weeks out from our wedding to gather details and showed up promptly on time on the day of. He was sweet and easy to work with. We felt very comfortable.

Our photos came about 4 weeks after the wedding as promised and we’re very happy with them! His 6-hour package is a deal compared with a lot of other photographers I saw.
V
Valerie Sent on 11/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing work!

Carson was an amazing photographer! He captured great moments at our wedding and we are so greatful for his work. He also made the whole process easy from start to finish. We would highly recommend him to anyone in search of a photographer!
Kim
Kim D. Sent on 07/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Carson captured everything so beautifully

Carson was an exceptional photographer for our Santa Barbara wedding. His skill in capturing moments was evident from the start. One of my favorite stories from the day was a guest telling me they saw him blending in on the dance floor, dancing around to grab photos—it was awesome! Carson effortlessly ensured every important detail was beautifully preserved. His professionalism and calm demeanor made him a joy to work with. We're thrilled with the photos he captured—they truly reflect the magic of our special day. Highly recommend!
Brandi
Brandi Sent on 06/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Favorite vendor of the day!

I am a wedding planner and planned a destination wedding in Santa Barbara. Luckily, I found Carson because he was my clients favorite vendor of their day. They loved working with him as he made it extra fun and made everyone feel comfortable. We got the photos back last week and the bride immediately sent me 25 shots that she LOVES. What is awesome is that there is a mix of posed and candids that are gorgeous and really capture the couple's vibe. We could not be happier with the photos and highly recommend Carson.
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Carson Shoemaker Photography frequently asked questions

Carson Shoemaker Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Save the Date
Carson Shoemaker Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Carson Shoemaker Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
Carson Shoemaker Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Carson Shoemaker Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Digital Files
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Carson Shoemaker 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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