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Erica Mendenhall is an award-winning wedding and lifestyle photographer based in the stunning desert landscapes of Palm Springs, California. Specializing in luxury destination weddings, Erica’s signature style blends natural elegance with authentic emotion, ensuring every couple’s special day is beautifully preserved. Her deep understanding of lighting, composition, and the unique charm of Palm Springs venues has made her the go-to photographer for couples seeking breathtaking imagery that tells their story. From intimate elopements to grand celebrations, Erica’s expertise ensures every moment—big or small—is artfully documented with sophistication and heart. Whether you’re dreaming of a sunlit ceremony against the desert mountains or a lush garden celebration, Erica Mendenhall Photography is committed to turning your vision into timeless memories.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Negatives
Prints

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Negatives
Prints
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
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
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Erica Mendenhall Photography

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Amy Sent on 05/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Photographer!

Erica is THE BEST photographer for any special event you may have. She made my husband and I's engagement and wedding so special. She has a rare gift of capturing the feel and emotion of each moment each photo is taken. Each photo came out so beautifully and she and her team was such a pleasure to work with. She makes sure all of your needs are met and works with your time and schedule. You won't regret her as your photographer :)
Liz
Liz E. Sent on 11/13/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Erica is the BEST!

Erica is AMAZING!! We are SO glad we hired her. The quality of her work is absolutely incredible, and the quality of her character is just as great. She was so kind and helpful from the very beginning, and throughout the ceremony/ reception, she directed us and kept us right on track for each of the photo scenarios we planned together. She also helped us decide which moments we wanted photos of- she is truly experienced with photographing weddings, because she was able to walk us through things we never would have thought of on our own. Furthermore, communication throughout our entire experience was excellent; thorough, professional, and with great kindness and enthusiasm. I could tell you how beautiful her work is, but I have attached photos so that you can see for yourself! We are so happy we hired Erica, and we would recommend her over and over again!
Gabrielle
Gabrielle Sent on 07/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible to work with and we LOVE our photos! Highly recommend them.

Erica Mendenhall Photography (EMP) were absolutely amazing to work with and I highly recommend them! After discussing our wedding goals over the phone and browsing their wedding photos portfolio, I knew that EMP would be the perfect photographers for our wedding day. After one phone conversation I felt like I was friends with Erica, she was so nice and genuine and I couldn't wait to hang out with her on my wedding day! I was having a destination wedding, so I booked EMP as our photographers without meeting them in person, but was totally confident that they would be amazing and achieve my wedding day photography goals!

Unfortunately, our wedding could not go ahead as planned due to Coronavirus, but we had an amazing engagement session with EMP at the Palm Springs windmills. Our engagement photos were incredible and my now-husband and I couldn't believe how great we looked! Erica really got us to open up in front of the camera and the results were fantastic. I will treasure them forever!

In addition to the awesome photos, EMP were always easy to get in contact with, were a pleasure to work with and I plan to work with them again when we are able to have a wedding celebration in the future. I would give them six stars if possible!
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Desirae Sent on 04/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer ever!!

Erica and Brock are the most amazing souls ever! They both work extremely hard to get the perfect pictures! They are super professional and really made my husband and I feel comfortable during the wedding. They really listened to us and helped us out a lot with my dress and making sure we looked flawless before every picture. I would recommend them to all my friends and family!
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Bzach Sent on 12/31/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!

We had an amazing experience and highly recommend! Very knowledgeable, professional and so helpful with our timeline! We love our photos and are so glad we hired Erica for our wedding!
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Desirae Sent on 12/30/2018
5 out of 5 rating

The best ever

Erica and her husband are so amazing!!!!! Nothing but the best!! Would hire again in a heartbeat:)
Dorothy
Dorothy Sent on 12/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating

It was the best experience we had the day was beautiful and everything was just right.

As the Mother of the bride we want everything to go as smoothly as possible . We are excited and nervous and Erica Mendenhall Photographer made it possible for us to enjoy our daughters engagement session day we watched her do her magic. Erica took beautiful pictures of our Bride and Groom to be. Looking forward to the Wedding Day!!! Thank you again Erica Mendenhall for so many beautiful pictures that will last us a life time..
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Nadia Sent on 11/27/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Photographer!

We had the best experience with Erica Mendenhall Photography! From day one, Erica took her time to go through every possible detail with us! She was the only vendor (for our wedding) that we worked with that actually called us on the phone to go over the process. Nowadays, that’s rare! But by doing so, we were able to get acquainted and found out she is a true professional!
After talking to her, we knew there was no point in talking to other photographers. Erica knew her stuff and her sweet voice and personality made us feel so comfortable with her and the whole “picture-taking” process! Erica has years of experience which comes in handy because it’s more than likely your first time getting married, or taking professional pictures, so you want it to be perfect! Erica Mendenhall and her husband Brock are amazing at what they do and we have great pics to prove it! :) She took our engagement photos too.
Thank you for capturing some of our best (if not the best) moments of our lives! ❤️
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Jaclyn Sent on 11/21/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!!

Erica is absolutely amazing! She truly takes the time to get to know you and it comes through in the work she does. She makes you feel comfortable the entire time taking photos. The final work is stunning. You will be happy with the end product!
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Grae Sent on 12/30/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I can't say enough good things about Erica and her husband. They are great people as well as great photographers. Choosing Erica Mendenhall photography means you're hiring someone who truly cares and loves what they do. The pictures were beautiful and Erica went above and beyond to help us! Overall, just the best !!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

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Erica Mendenhall Photography frequently asked questions

Erica Mendenhall Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Prints
Erica Mendenhall Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
Erica Mendenhall Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Erica Mendenhall Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Erica Mendenhall Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Erica Mendenhall 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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