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Hi there! I'm Pamela Tatz, a Southern California-based wedding photographer and videographer. Selecting a wedding photographer is a deeply personal decision, and I appreciate that you've found your way here.
Throughout my career as a wedding photographer, I've had the privilege of photographing a diverse range of wedding celebrations—from intimate mountaintop elopements to multi-day destination wedding adventures. I’ve refined a style that mixes romantic detail shots, documentary-style candids, and natural light, editorial portraiture that feels like stills from a movie.
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY SERVICES
My goal is to capture your big day as it really happened, with a true-to-color editing style to preserve the aesthetic and colors you so carefully selected. My photography approach is authentic and candid, rooted in photojournalism and influenced by cinematic fashion and editorial photography. What results are images that are creative, emotional, and romantic.
I offer photo packages for micro-weddings and elopements, full wedding days, and multi-day weddings, as well as wedding videography services. Additionally, I offer second photographer services and drone photography. I travel frequently and love destination weddings. (I even have a bucket list of destinations I'll travel to at a discount or for free—just reach out, and I'll send it to you!)
My team and I are dedicated to capturing weddings without interrupting the events of the day. (I promise not to hover over you during the ceremony and block loved ones' views!) That's one of the main reasons why we began to offer videography services: Your video and photo coverage will work as a team, and as the lead, I can ensure that we all have the same mindset.
HOW I APPROACH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY
On your special day, I'll take a friendly, fly-on-the-wall approach. I won't be sitting silently in the corner of the room, twisting myself into a pretzel to get "the shot." Instead, I'll mix into your friends and family whenever appropriate, laughing and joking along with you and your wedding party, being a calming presence, and snapping candids as they happen. I'm informed by years of experience as a wedding photographer, and I know when to insert myself, when to provide guidance, and when to create space and step away.
When taking wedding portraits, I try to keep it as fun and laid-back as possible. With gentle guidance, I'll direct you on how to stand and where to put your hands. I'll also give you something to think about, do, or something silly to say to one another that distracts you from the camera and encourages honest laughter for photos that look like movie stills, filled with emotion, romance, and love. I always aim not just to take beautiful photos but to capture the essence of your love and connection.
GET IN TOUCH
If all of that sounds right up your alley, let's get in touch! You can introduce yourself via The Knot. Congrats to you two, and I hope to hear from you soon!
Pamela Tatz Photography is a Southern California wedding photographer based in Glendale, California.
- Asian-owned
- Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions
Which of the following are included in the starting price?
2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
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
What primary photographic style do you identify with?
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
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
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
Reviews of Pamela Tatz Photography
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Pamela and her team are warm, calming, and make couples and guests feel at ease on the wedding day. They're professional, organized, communicative, and creative, delivering candid, romantic, beautifully lit photos with quick sneak peeks and full galleries that exceed expectations. Highly recommended for their dedication and seamless coordination.
Celine Sent on 09/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Pamela is one in a million!
Working with Pamela felt like spending time with an old friend. She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. At the same time, she remained professional, incredibly responsive in communications, and flexible with our schedules. She loves what she does, and her passion for photography and people is palpable.
Mark Sent on 05/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Timeless, semaless, thoughtful, passionate
We had an amazing experience with Pamela! From the moment we met her, Pamela made us feel completely comfortable and at ease, which really shows in the natural, relaxed photos she captured. Her warm, calming presence and professionalism helped take all the pressure off, allowing us just to be ourselves and enjoy the moment. She has an incredible eye for detail and a true talent for capturing genuine emotion. The final photos were absolutely stunning — beautifully lit, thoughtfully composed, and full of life-very true to her style. On our big day, she and her team were very kind and thoughtful which made the entire day go by so smoothly. Friends and family could not stop talking about how great the photos came out. We couldn’t be happier and highly recommend Pamela to anyone looking for heartfelt, timeless photography.
Tara Sent on 03/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Truly amazing experience with Pamela Tatz Photography
I recently had the absolute pleasure of working with Pamela and her amazing team for my wedding photography and videography, and I can confidently say that they were nothing short of excellent. I was first introduced to Pamela at a close friend's wedding, and what struck me immediately was her warm, friendly, and down-to-earth personality. She had such a natural ability to make everyone feel at ease, and after seeing the stunning photos she captured from that event, I made a mental note to reach out to her when my own wedding day arrived.
Fast forward six months after my engagement, I immediately contacted Pamela to inquire about her availability. Although she wasn't available for our wedding date, I was thrilled when she offered an alternative solution. We had a wonderful consultation meeting where she explained that she could still be heavily involved in our wedding day by overseeing the editing and coordination, while another talented photographer from her team would take the lead on capturing the day itself.
Pamela took the time to walk us through every detail, even coordinating with our other vendors to ensure everything ran smoothly. Her involvement in the planning process gave me so much peace of mind knowing that we were in the best hands. The results were simply breathtaking. The photos and videos captured every moment beautifully, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out.
I highly recommend Pamela and her team to anyone looking for not only incredible work but also a truly positive and professional experience. From the consultation to the final product, they exceeded all my expectations, and I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them.
Fast forward six months after my engagement, I immediately contacted Pamela to inquire about her availability. Although she wasn't available for our wedding date, I was thrilled when she offered an alternative solution. We had a wonderful consultation meeting where she explained that she could still be heavily involved in our wedding day by overseeing the editing and coordination, while another talented photographer from her team would take the lead on capturing the day itself.
Pamela took the time to walk us through every detail, even coordinating with our other vendors to ensure everything ran smoothly. Her involvement in the planning process gave me so much peace of mind knowing that we were in the best hands. The results were simply breathtaking. The photos and videos captured every moment beautifully, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out.
I highly recommend Pamela and her team to anyone looking for not only incredible work but also a truly positive and professional experience. From the consultation to the final product, they exceeded all my expectations, and I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them.
Casie Sent on 09/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating
ART. True to you!
Pamela Tatz and her team were absolutely the best choice we could have made when hiring a photographer for our wedding! We were an out of state couple and working with Pamela was super easy and the communication was great! We were looking for someone to capture us as is with a true to color and a more candid, less “pose-y”, vision for our day. She really listened to everything we envisioned for the day and she definitely delivered. On the day of the wedding Pamela and her team were professional and reliable. They showed up early and brought the energy and vibes and made myself, my husband, and our party feel so comfortable. My husband was a little nervous that taking a ton of pictures wouldn’t be fun but he had a blast with his groomsmen! They even had a TikTok viral moment that left us with some really fun photos and Pamela and her team were there to capture the whole thing! We got married at a golf course and I thought some of the areas to take photos would be a bit tough or weird and Pamela’s creativity made every location look like it was made to be in the photo. She also helped us recreate a photo that my parents took at the same location on their wedding day! The whole day felt so natural and didn’t feel forced at all. I feel as though they truly captured us as who we are and that was exactly what we were looking for in a photographer.
She got us our sneak peeks so quickly and we were blown away by them. They had us immediately reliving our day and crying over how beautifully she captured it. Then the full gallery was delivered and boy oh boy! It had us and our family members feeling all the feels and all the love from that day. The photos were ART. Absolutely beautiful! We feel so blessed to have had our wedding captured by Pamela and her team. We got so many great ones back that we don’t even know how we are going to fit all the perfect ones into an album. There are that many! Every photo told the story of our day and really highlighted who we are as a couple. The sheer amount of joy that radiated from each image just proves how well she captured us true to ourselves and to that day. Pamela and her team captured everything! The points of view, the small intimate moments, the candid reactions of us, our party, family and friends were all captured with such expertise. We are still blown away. Each image is a work of art and lets us relive all the emotions we experienced during our wedding. Pamela and her team managed to capture and create timeless memories that we will cherish forever. I cannot recommend and cannot thank Pamela and her team enough!
She got us our sneak peeks so quickly and we were blown away by them. They had us immediately reliving our day and crying over how beautifully she captured it. Then the full gallery was delivered and boy oh boy! It had us and our family members feeling all the feels and all the love from that day. The photos were ART. Absolutely beautiful! We feel so blessed to have had our wedding captured by Pamela and her team. We got so many great ones back that we don’t even know how we are going to fit all the perfect ones into an album. There are that many! Every photo told the story of our day and really highlighted who we are as a couple. The sheer amount of joy that radiated from each image just proves how well she captured us true to ourselves and to that day. Pamela and her team captured everything! The points of view, the small intimate moments, the candid reactions of us, our party, family and friends were all captured with such expertise. We are still blown away. Each image is a work of art and lets us relive all the emotions we experienced during our wedding. Pamela and her team managed to capture and create timeless memories that we will cherish forever. I cannot recommend and cannot thank Pamela and her team enough!
Alida Sent on 08/17/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing Photographer and Wonderful Person
Pamela is just amazing! Her style makes you feel so ease, and the photos she took are breathtaking. Her team was also amazing, professional, wonderful to work with. She took the time to get to know us, and her experience behind the camera had her capturing all the lovely details I wouldn’t have thought to ask for. Her style is golden dipped light —she made us feel and look like a million bucks in front of the camera. You will not be sorry you have her at your wedding —I will treasure the photos she took for the rest of my life.
Thorough, professional, patient, and talented are the words I would use to describe the wonderful Pamela.
Thorough, professional, patient, and talented are the words I would use to describe the wonderful Pamela.
Damie Sent on 07/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating
100% Recommend!
I am very late to review but we got married in October 2023 and Pamela took all the stress and worries away from one of the most important events we’ve ever planned. We did a lot of research and interviews of several photographers in the area and Pamela just really stood out to us because of her artistry, general attention to detail, and just her excitement and love for photography, weddings, and people! You don’t really think about how important it is to have photographer that is just as excited as you are to get married but they are literally following you for all 12+ hours of the day.
She did our engagement shoot and was extremely flexible with our schedule. She made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera and gave us all sorts of poses and tricks throughout the photoshoot. It felt like were taking photos with a friend we’ve known forever. She is high energy and went along with all our crazy ideas, she almost lost her drone to the ocean and fell into a river just to get the shot. That is true dedication right there. The photos themselves exceeded our expectations, they were romantic, artistic, and full of life.
On the days leading to our wedding day she was super organized, had clear communication with us and was on time. She was on her feet from morning until the late hours of the evening. All my family and friends mentioned how amazing her and her team were throughout the day. She was efficient and got all the family photos we needed and more. She was never the center of attention and literally acted like a fly on the wall. We were flabbergasted when we got the sneak peaks, I couldn’t stop looking at them and loved our whole album even more. Again photos were exactly what we hoped for extremely romantic and beautiful. Hire her, best decision ever and she is one of the best people. You will not regret it.
She did our engagement shoot and was extremely flexible with our schedule. She made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera and gave us all sorts of poses and tricks throughout the photoshoot. It felt like were taking photos with a friend we’ve known forever. She is high energy and went along with all our crazy ideas, she almost lost her drone to the ocean and fell into a river just to get the shot. That is true dedication right there. The photos themselves exceeded our expectations, they were romantic, artistic, and full of life.
On the days leading to our wedding day she was super organized, had clear communication with us and was on time. She was on her feet from morning until the late hours of the evening. All my family and friends mentioned how amazing her and her team were throughout the day. She was efficient and got all the family photos we needed and more. She was never the center of attention and literally acted like a fly on the wall. We were flabbergasted when we got the sneak peaks, I couldn’t stop looking at them and loved our whole album even more. Again photos were exactly what we hoped for extremely romantic and beautiful. Hire her, best decision ever and she is one of the best people. You will not regret it.
Sean Sent on 06/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful photos -- all our guests are impressed
Pam was incredible -- she has a wonderful eye for lighting and helped us to coordinate to get the best pictures possible.
Our wedding photographs are full of joy, spontaneity, and love; bursting at the seams with life. She truly did a wonderful job.
Pam also took our engagement photos which we were enthralled with. We described the photoshoot often and warmly to friends afterward.
I would recommend Pam to any couple looking for well-lit, artistically pleasing, authentic photos of their big day. My wife and I are very picky, and also quite pleased with the results!
Our wedding photographs are full of joy, spontaneity, and love; bursting at the seams with life. She truly did a wonderful job.
Pam also took our engagement photos which we were enthralled with. We described the photoshoot often and warmly to friends afterward.
I would recommend Pam to any couple looking for well-lit, artistically pleasing, authentic photos of their big day. My wife and I are very picky, and also quite pleased with the results!
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Pamela Tatz Photography frequently asked questions
Pamela Tatz Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
- 2nd Shooter
- Engagement Shoot
- High-Res Images
- Multi. Locations
- One Event / Day
- Digital Files
Pamela Tatz 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
- Digital Files
Pamela Tatz Photography offers the following photography styles:
- Natural
- Photojournalism
- Traditional
Pamela Tatz Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
- Additional Hours
- Destination / Travel
- Engagement Shoot
- High-Res Images
- One Event / Day
- Second Shooter
- Video
- Wedding Portraits
Pamela Tatz Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
- Albums
- Canvas
- Digital Files
- Flush Mount
- Matted Prints
- Negatives
- Prints
- Proofs
- Save the Date
- Thank You Cards
Pamela Tatz 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.