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About

Mooncrest Media is a wedding photography and videography company based in Morro Bay, California. This husband and wife team serves the areas of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties and throughout California with high-quality wedding photos and films. With a background in landscape photography, owner Adam creates timeless and unique images that incorporate the details of your wedding with the surroundings of your venue in your photos.

Services Offered

Mooncrest Media offers friendly, quality, and reliable photography and film services for weddings and other special events, including engagement photography. Adam, the lead photographer, specializes in capturing the details of your wedding venue, from the people to the decor accents, in artistic and beautiful images. His wife Chelsea provides second shooter on the day of your wedding, as well as day-of coordination assistance to ensure that your event runs smoothly. Together, the pair provide quality services that enable you to enjoy a stress-free, memorable wedding celebration. Their wedding services include photography items such as digital files, proofs, and save-the-dates. They also offer the following services:

  • Additional hours
  • Destination/travel
  • Engagement shoot
  • High-resolution images
  • Multiple locations
  • One event per day
  • Second shooter
  • Wedding portraits
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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
Digital Files
Save the Date

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Save the Date

Reviews of Mooncrest Media

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Mooncrest receives abundant praise for their photography and videography services for weddings. Adam and Chelsea are commended for their warmth, professionalism, and ability to capture authentic, emotional moments seamlessly throughout the day. Reviewers appreciate their genuine interest in understanding each couple's story, resulting in beautiful, memorable photos and videos. Furthermore, the team's responsiveness, attention to detail, and continued post-wedding support are highlighted as exceptional, making Mooncrest highly recommended for heartfelt and meaningful wedding captures.

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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.

Mooncrest receives abundant praise for their photography and videography services for weddings. Adam and Chelsea are commended for their warmth, professionalism, and ability to capture authentic, emotional moments seamlessly throughout the day. Reviewers appreciate their genuine interest in understanding each couple's story, resulting in beautiful, memorable photos and videos. Furthermore, the team's responsiveness, attention to detail, and continued post-wedding support are highlighted as exceptional, making Mooncrest highly recommended for heartfelt and meaningful wedding captures.

Alexa
Alexa Sent on 01/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Mooncrest is the BEST!

Working with Adam and Chelsea was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! From the very beginning, they were incredibly warm, personable, and genuinely interested in getting to know us as a couple, not just our timeline or shot list, but our story, our families, and what mattered most to us. That care and attention made such a difference and helped us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera.

Throughout the day, they were calm, organized, and so easy to be around. Nothing ever felt forced or staged. They captured everything so naturally, the big moments and all the small, meaningful ones in between, and somehow managed to be everywhere without ever being intrusive.

When we received our photos and footage, we were blown away. Everything felt authentic, emotional, and beautifully edited. They truly preserved the energy of the day, and being able to see and hear our loved ones and all those candid moments means the world to us.

Even after the wedding, they’ve continued to be amazing to work with so patient, responsive, and helpful while making sure we could track down every photo and video we were hoping for. We never felt rushed, and they went above and beyond to make sure we were completely happy with everything.

We’re so grateful for their talent, professionalism, and kindness. If you’re looking for a team that truly cares and will capture your day in a heartfelt, meaningful way, we can’t recommend them enough! Thank you for everything!
Haley
Haley Sent on 11/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Over the moon!

Mooncrest was amazing!! We’re so glad to have worked with Adam and Chelsea. When we were looking at potential photographers, we loved that Mooncrest’s work really captures the personalities of each couple and their guests, and we definitely made the right choice. For both our engagement and wedding photos, we ended up with beautiful photos that really feel like *us* and capture the joy that we and our guests felt on the day. Adam and Chelsea are also super personable and easy to get along with, and we’d work with them again in a heartbeat. We will enjoy the photos for many years to come!
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Marina Sent on 06/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

In love with Mooncrest Media

Absolutely in love with this power couple! Adam and Chelsea have been amazing for my engagement shoot and wedding. We actually stumbled upon them through a charity event and that was such an amazing blessing!
Going through such a stressful process of planning a wedding, they were so easy to work with and made us feel so comfortable and at ease throughout every part of it.
The photos turned out absolutely beautiful, they felt and looked like US. Can’t wait to look back on such a beautiful day, thank you both from the bottom of our hearts for capturing our memories 💕
-The Ruoff’s
Camille
Camille Sent on 04/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

If you want pictures that look like they're out of a magazine and videos give you the feels - BOOK MOONCREST!

ZOMG, Adam & Chelsea were AMAZING!!!!!
My now-husband & I booked them for our October 2024 wedding for both photography & videography (this review is long overdue, I know)

From the initial consultation all the way to when they delivered the final pictures/film --- they were an absolute dream to work with.

Our package came with a free engagement shoot but since we already had our engagement shoot, we invited them to come a day early (only if they could) & capture our rehearsal. They didn't miss a beat - they were there during our rehearsal run-through at our venue and were able to get a lay of the land prior to the big day. After our rehearsal, it was golden hour so of course, Adam took a couple shots of my husband & I (took not even 10 min) & let me tell you, from the previews he sent me THAT night --- I was so blown away with how beautiful they turned out. He definitely has an eye for it!

FYI - Our package also came with an additional photographer & videographer.
So when it came to the day of, they introduced us to James (from StateFarm, lol) & Laura. This completed the DREAM TEAM! Cannot stress how amazing it was to work with these 4, A. MA. ZING!

Being the Type-A bride that I was, I provided Mooncrest with a Shot List on request & they delivered on that. They made sure to get the shots we wanted & even some bonuses that we didn't think about. This is why we leave it up to the professionals :)

They were professionals but it also felt like we were surrounded by friends. I know they probably get this all the time, but they were hella cool & tbh, if we lived closer - they'd be awesome to hangout with.

We received our final edited photos right before Christmas so it served as an early Christmas present to finally see pictures from our wedding & WOW, they turned out so beautiful! From the edits to the stolen (candid) shots - AMAZING (using that word for the millionth time in this review).

When we received our Teaser Film, they also provided a "Message from your guests" video, which was a complete surprise for us & a wonderful surprise at that. It was so cool to see our friends and families wishing us well, behind-the-scenes style. Such a great bonus!

Once we received our full wedding video, they provided a Documentary Edit so that we can relive the moments in real time - First look, private vows, ceremony, & speeches. So, something to make note of - during the initial consultation --- my husband only had one request, he wanted to make sure all the speeches were recorded. So I am guessing this led to them providing the Documentary Edit & we are soooo thankful for this. It's something we can watch over & over again & relive the key moments.

Our final wedding film took the cake! Adam & his edits, geeez louis! This man has got the eye and talent. His edits were impeccable & we couldn't have dreamed of a better way of capturing one of the most important days of our lives. From the songs he chose (which he used our friend's cover who performed during our cocktail hour) to the cuts/transitions -- *chef's freakin' kiss!

The day of our wedding went by in a blur but the photos and film captured, we will forever cherish. Mooncrest helped us remember things that happened during the day that we don't even recall because it went by so fast. We would recommend them to anyone and everyone. If you want pictures that look like they're out of a magazine and videos give you the feels - BOOK MOONCREST! You will not regret it!
Kylie
Kylie Sent on 05/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mooncrest = Dream Team!

We absolutely LOVED working with Adam and Chelsea! They’re truly a dream team that captures the perfect moments, brings great vibes and organizational presence to a chaotic environment, and delivers exactly what you ask for. We recently hired them to take photos at our wedding in San Luis Obispo and we're absolutely thrilled with how they turned out! We can’t express how happy we are to have had them be a part of our wedding team.
K
Kimberley Sent on 03/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mooncrest Media Dream Team

Mooncrest Media is the most wonderful photography/videography team made up of a husband and wife - Adam and Chelsea! We were referred to them by a trusted friend who is in the wedding industry. We did some research and loved their husband & wife dynamic, artistry, and comprehensive photo/video packages. On our initial call with them, we loved their infectious energy and kind demeanor. They were just so EASY to talk to which is important to find in your wedding photographer. You quite literally spend more time with your photo/video vendors than anyone else (including your husband) on your wedding day! And they are there for pretty intimate moments (private vows etc.). So it is important to like them and feel comfortable around them. Chelsea is hilarious and so down to earth which is a huge bonus. And Adam is such a sweet soul who truly cares about delivering the best possible photos and videos - these two are gems I am telling you! We absolutely LOVED how our engagement photos, wedding photos, and wedding videos turned out. They are perfect. We even got some fun videos for social media. Everything was perfect. Adam and Chelsea were so flexible and receptive to my crazy ideas/requests, and they even off-roaded to a remote mountain and then climbed a barbed wire fence just to get the BEST SHOTS EVER! Seriously stunning. My husband and I both feel hiring Mooncrest was one of our best wedding decisions. They made everything so easy and worked collaboratively with our other vendors. If you are debating, do yourself a favor and book Mooncrest Media. You will love your photos/videos and you will have new lifelong friends. You won't regret it!

Our wedding video: https://youtu.be/jpFWusr8Kbk?si=BT1xqdwUfhFZYBd6
Stacey
Stacey Sent on 02/27/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Truly incredible!

We absolutely adored working with Adam and Chelsea for our wedding! We loved how important it was for them to get to know us as a couple, as our personalities and relationship really came through in the photography and video. It also made it really fun to work with them, as we spent so much of our wedding day with them! They were extremely responsive and accommodating, and I just can't recommend them enough for both their professionalism and great work!
M
Monica Sent on 01/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

Grateful for Adam as our wedding photographer!
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Alyssa Sent on 10/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photography and Videography!

We had a blast working with Adam and Chelsea for our wedding! We used them for both photography and videography, and had such a great time with them. They were so fun to work with and really wanted to make sure we were comfortable and got the pictures and videos that we wanted.
Madison
Madison Sent on 09/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and personable!

We loved working with Mooncrest! They really got to know us as couple and added so much joy to our day! We are so thankful we found them! We added hours the day of and they accommodated us without a problem! We can’t wait to see our beautiful video ❤️
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner

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Mooncrest Media frequently asked questions

Mooncrest Media includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Mooncrest Media 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
  • Digital Files
  • Save the Date
Mooncrest Media offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Mooncrest Media offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Mooncrest Media offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
Mooncrest Media 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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