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James Lester Photography is a wedding photography company based in San Luis Obispo, California. Chief photographer and owner James Lester believes in celebrating love in its many forms and strives to provide accessible, artistic photography for all couples. His mission is to preserve the special moments of your love story so that you can cherish and revisit precious memories for a lifetime.

Services Offered

James Lester Photography covers weddings, engagements, elopements, portrait sessions, and other events. James has photographed over 100 weddings during his career and is an expert at making clients feel comfortable in front of the camera. He offers a range of packages to suit different styles, budgets, and levels of coverage. Whatever option you choose, you can expect excellent service from this creative professional. Once your images are ready, you will receive them in an online gallery of digital files, with the option of adding prints and albums if desired.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,500

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Toning
Trash The Dress
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,600

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

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Toning
Trash The Dress
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

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

Reviews of James Lester Photography

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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100% recommend it
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James Lester Photography is highly praised by multiple reviewers for capturing stunning and elegant moments at various wedding venues. Reviewers commend James for his professionalism, calming energy, responsive communication, and keen eye for detail. They appreciate his ability to make couples feel comfortable in front of the camera, resulting in natural and beautiful photographs. James receives accolades for his friendliness, accommodating nature, and fast turnaround time in delivering breathtaking images. Couples recommend James for his exceptional photography services, ability to understand their vision, and his talent in capturing the essence and emotions of their special day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

James Lester Photography is highly praised by multiple reviewers for capturing stunning and elegant moments at various wedding venues. Reviewers commend James for his professionalism, calming energy, responsive communication, and keen eye for detail. They appreciate his ability to make couples feel comfortable in front of the camera, resulting in natural and beautiful photographs. James receives accolades for his friendliness, accommodating nature, and fast turnaround time in delivering breathtaking images. Couples recommend James for his exceptional photography services, ability to understand their vision, and his talent in capturing the essence and emotions of their special day.

Alex
Alex T. Sent on 08/31/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding photographer!

James did an amazing job for photographing our elopement ceremony in Pismo Beach! He was incredibly kind and considerate towards our families and our dog. His familiarity with the area led to some gorgeous pictures on the beach! We loved how the photos turned and highly recommend him for your wedding or event!
Tira
Tira Sent on 07/13/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Photographer

James Lester Photography truly exceeded our expectations on our wedding day. From the very beginning, James was remarkably responsive and a joy to work with. He effortlessly put everyone at ease with his warm demeanor and professional approach. His artistry and attention to detail shone through in every beautifully edited photograph. We received our photos in a timely manner. I wholeheartedly recommend James Lester Photography to anyone seeking to capture their special moments with elegance and grace.
Lindsay
Lindsay M. Sent on 07/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Sooo happy with our photos :-)

James did an absolutely fantastic job on our Madonna Inn Elopement ceremony. He knew exactly what to do, even when we didn't. Could not have asked for a better photographer.

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
SLOtography SLOtography Wedding Photographers

James is a diamond in the rough :). His vibe is calm & soothing and his work speaks for itself. I could not recommend this talented, caring & thoughtful individual any more! Blake Andrews, SLOtography

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