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I'm Nathan: an artist, storyteller and traveller. While some photographers see your wedding as another job and themselves as just another vendor, I see it as an opportunity to use my personality to make you feel comfortable and my talents to create something special you will cherish forever.

If you're ready for a personalized experience with a professional who is looking forward to your day almost as much as you are, please reach out - I'd love to learn about you and your unique story.

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Nathan, a highly recommended wedding photographer, impressed multiple couples with his talent, professionalism, and ability to capture beautiful moments. Clients praised his friendly demeanor, responsiveness, and knack for making the photography process easy and enjoyable. They appreciated his attention to detail, skill in creating stunning shots, and ability to understand and execute their vision seamlessly. Nathan's ability to work well with vendors, engage with guests, and deliver exceptional results garnered glowing reviews, making him a top choice for capturing special occasions.

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Nathan, a highly recommended wedding photographer, impressed multiple couples with his talent, professionalism, and ability to capture beautiful moments. Clients praised his friendly demeanor, responsiveness, and knack for making the photography process easy and enjoyable. They appreciated his attention to detail, skill in creating stunning shots, and ability to understand and execute their vision seamlessly. Nathan's ability to work well with vendors, engage with guests, and deliver exceptional results garnered glowing reviews, making him a top choice for capturing special occasions.

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Angelika Sent on 10/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Brett and Geli's Wedding

Nathan was recommended to us by our wedding coordinator Although we interviewed several other photographers, Nathan was the only logical choice for us. Not only were we impressed by his beautiful photography, but he immediately understood the atmosphere and vibe we wished to create for our wedding. Our timeline was very tight and he jumped in immediately, not only responding to our communication but reaching out on his own to make suggestions and recommendations. Nathan has a great ability to work seamlessly with vendors and we were so impressed with his knack to subtly engage with our guests to capture fun, intimate, and spontaneous moments, all while moving around the venue unobtrusively. He has an extraordinary gift for recognizing and capturing beauty and translating it into a forever photograph. Moreover, he was able to recognize and recommend moments I didn't even recognize I wanted or needed. I can't recommend Nathan highly enough and know that we will call on him again for future occasions!
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Trevor Sent on 07/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

So happy we used Nathan as our wedding photographer. Our friends recommended him and we decided to use him after looking at some of his work on social media. His large wedding photography portfolio is why we decided to use him over other photographers for our wedding. Nathan made this extremely easy on us and our favorite part in working with him was how good he was with making our son laugh and smile in the pictures! Nathan was extremely professional, friendly, and very responsive to all questions leading up to our wedding day. We would definitely recommend him to others and plan to continue using him for family pictures in the future.
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Anastasia Sent on 08/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding photographer!

We met Nathan through a family friend and we’re so glad we did! He was very professional from the moment we met and very easy to talk to. He met with us several times to make sure he knew exactly what vision we were going for and executed it perfectly! Nathan made our day run super smooth and the pictures turned out insanely gorgeous!
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Zahra Sent on 12/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredibly talented photographer

I couldn’t have asked for a better or more talented photographer to take photos of our event. Nathan is an absolute gem and has been amazing to work with. He was able to take the most stunning shots of members of my family and I truly couldn’t be happier with his work. Nathan was recommended by friends and, after looking through his portfolio of work, I was immediately impressed by his eye and skill. From the natural poses to his use of light, his skill is obvious. But not only is Nathan an incredible photographer, he is also a truly kind person with a great sense of humor who is easy to work with, really listens to what you want and is super responsive and communicative. Trust me, you will not regret using Nathan. I love the photos he took of our event; we have never looked better.
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Jenna Sent on 11/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Nathan is the absolute best!

Nathan is the absolute best! From our engagement shoot to our wedding day, Nathan’s incredible talent and professionalism made him an absolute delight to work with. We reached out to Nathan on recommendation from our wedding planner, and it was immediately clear from our first meeting that Nathan had the experience, skill, and kindheartedness to be a true asset to our wedding planning experience. Planning a wedding is never easy, but working with uplifting and talented people like Nathan helps the process immensely.

Working with Nathan is a breeze; he is always responsive and communicative, and he consistently goes above and beyond to help make our vision come to life. He handled all of the planning and creative aspects so we didn’t have to, which is such a relief when you are juggling a million other wedding planning-related tasks. We had expressed to Nathan beforehand that we were nervous about taking photos, but he made sure to make us feel at ease and confident by providing direction and guidance. And our pictures turned out better because of it.

The photos he took were beyond our expectations. We are just so happy with the way everything turned out. He clearly has a talent for photography. He was a hit with our wedding party, too, not only by being kind and lighthearted all day, but by being organised and efficient in gathering everyone together to get all of the shots that we wanted. When you hire a wedding photographer, you truly spend your entire wedding day with that person — Nathan is an absolute pleasure to have by your side on your most important day.

We are immensely grateful to Nathan for his exceptional work and cannot wait for an opportunity to hire him again. For anyone looking for a wedding photographer who goes above and beyond, we cannot recommend Nathan enough.
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Jennifer Sent on 08/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Look no further, Nathan’s your guy!!!

Nathan was listed as one of the preferred vendors at Surf and Sand. He initially caught me and my husband’s attention with his clean edits and varying points of views when we browsed his online portfolio.

It was a wrap after we spoke to Nathan on the phone. He really made me and my husband feel at ease. Before our big day, we were a little worried because we can be a little camera shy. All of those worries were put to rest when our big day started.

He exceeded all of our expectations. From the very moment he arrived to our venue to the very end, he gave it his all. His hard-work did not go unnoticed. He made sure all the photos we wanted were done. Our wedding coordinators, bridal party, and family LOVED him. He gave all of us clear direction on how to pose and was great with the kids.

And when it was time for Nathan to deliver the actual wedding photos, our guests were blown away and amazed by all the amazing moments he was able to capture on our special day. We HIGHLY recommend Nathan to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!
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Jackie Sent on 07/15/2023
5 out of 5 rating

You're in good hands with Nathan

From the moment we contacted Nathan we knew he would carry out the vision for our intimate wedding. He navigated a lot of changes the day of our wedding: high tide, misty weather, slightly chaotic family with grace and professionalism. Our photos turned out beautifully and he managed to make sure people were smiling who typically don't and looking at the camera. These wedding photos have not only captured our special day, but also managed to be some of the best couple and family photos we have now. Nathan is responsive, passionate about his work and capturing your vision, and reasonably priced for what he offers. His thoughtful touches throughout this process--including a handwritten thank you note will not be forgotten.
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Digna Sent on 12/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and compassionate

Nathan captured my parents’ 50th anniversary recently. His work was recommended by my cousin who frequently contracts with Nathan to photograph her growing family. I have hired many other photographers in the past but none with as much interest as Nathan. In the months leading up to the anniversary, Nathan was emailing and texting me in preparation. He asked lots of question to assure that he’d produce what I wanted. He was also concerned with being respectful of the rules imposed by our church. On the day of the event, he carried a list of all I asked for so that he was sure to meet all my requests. Nathan arrived on time and took queues from the priest during the ceremony. Guests were impressed with how personable Nathan was. He was excellent with getting the children in our family to pose. My main concern for the event was the well-being of my elderly parents, especially my frail father. Nathan was extremely gentle, patient, and compassionate. He modified his plans depending on how my dad was doing. If dad was not able to meet a certain idea Nathan and I had developed, Nathan would think of something else or figure out another way to do things. He was very caring and careful of my parents and their needs. I was truly impressed at how well he worked with all ages and with how he managed photographing my parents around my father’s needs/limitations. Sadly, soon after the anniversary, my father died unexpectedly. Luckily, I have these beautiful pictures to remind me of the wonderful celebration and, more importantly, of how happy my parents were that day. Nathan captured all the feelings. You will not regret hiring Nathan for your event. I highly recommend his work and will definitely work with him again in the future. Thank you Nathan for capturing such a special event in such a beautiful way for my family.
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Caitlin Sent on 12/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful photography and is wonderful to work with!

We absolutely loved working with Nathan! He has exceptional attention to detail and was extremely communicative throughout the planning process and day-of. Most of all my husband and I appreciated Nathan’s sense of humor and calm demeanor day of the event. He was super professional and on top of getting every shot, but also made it fun and was great with guests. We also appreciated his collaborative approach to putting the album together and thoughtfulness about every detail. Overall, fantastic experience and would strongly recommend him!!
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Joy Sent on 12/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Professional, responsive and talented!

We were referred to Nathan through several friends and acquaintances who have used him throughout the years and he came highly recommended by all. We were impressed by his responsiveness, communication and attention to detail when booking which made booking with him a no brainer. He answered all of our questions, big and small, and always promptly responded to inquiries leading up to the event. He reached out ahead of the event to provide us with all pertinent details to ensure a smooth day-of experience. On the day of, we were impressed by his fun and friendly energy making the photo shoot so much fun. He put everyone involved at ease all while taking the most amazing, beautiful photos! We could not be more pleased with the quality of his work, and would not hesitate to book him again for all of our photography needs! He’s a consummate professional with the best personality who makes you feel like instant friends the moment you meet him. We highly recommend Nathan without hesitation.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
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

1 Endorsement
The Casitas Estate The Casitas Estate Mansion Weddings

We loved having the opportunity to work with Nathan Jaffan at a wedding held here at The Casitas --his images are bright and beautiful but also creative and fun -- he has a great eye and captures many amazing moments throughout the wedding. We also love that our LA based wedding couples can easily meet with him down in their area, do engagement shots, and then have Nathan up here in San Luis Obispo and the central coast capturing your destination wedding. We love Nathan and look forward to his return to the Casitas. We encourage you to check out his images and website. He's super friendly and generous to work with, which is another wonderful reason to reach out to Nathan!

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