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Paul Bartels Photography
Paul Bartels Photography
Dana point Wedding
Dana point Wedding
Sunset Beach shot
Sunset Beach shot
Dana Point Sunset wedding
Dana Point Sunset wedding
Kiss in front of child
Kiss in front of child
Kiss @ Temecula Winery
Kiss @ Temecula Winery
Temecula winery wedding
Temecula winery wedding
Calaway winery at Sunset
Calaway winery at Sunset
Palm Springs wedding
Palm Springs wedding
Beach Engagement Session
Beach Engagement Session

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Cowboy wedding

About

"Capturing the moments of today that will wow your heart tomorrow"

Paul Bartels Photography is an award winning Wedding-Engagement photography company operating out of Southern California. A passionate visual creative with a bachelor’s degree in photography, Paul has captured 100's of once-in-a-lifetime celebrations throughout his professional career. He loves getting to know every couple he works with so that he can preserve their day in a way that reflects their romantic bond.

Services Offered

Paul Bartels Photography is available to document engagements and weddings of all sizes and styles throughout Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona. Whatever your unique vision for your wedding might look like, Paul is ready to help you relive your special day for years to come. He offers a range of services to avail of to create a photography package that aligns with your specific needs, desires, and budget. His options include:

  • Temecula winery sessions
  • Engagement shoots
  • Wedding day portraits
  • Full editing
  • Family Sessions
  • Elopements

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Toning
Digital Files

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

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Paul Bartels Photography

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The photographer was professional, punctual, friendly, and easy to work with, putting guests at ease and offering clear, responsive communication. He delivered beautiful, creative photos (over 500) with fast turnaround and strong posing and lighting expertise. Reviewers highly recommend him for weddings.

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The photographer was professional, punctual, friendly, and easy to work with, putting guests at ease and offering clear, responsive communication. He delivered beautiful, creative photos (over 500) with fast turnaround and strong posing and lighting expertise. Reviewers highly recommend him for weddings.

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Shealeen Sent on 09/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent wedding photography

He captured the perfect moments on my wedding day. Moments that I can look back on and remember and relive because of these amazing photos. He had so many awesome ideas for poses and just took control on directing where everyone should go. So glad to have had him take our photos because I didn’t have to worry about anything when it came to pictures of my whole wedding day. My wedding day was captured perfectly because of Paul Bartels photography. I highly recommend him.
Suzie
Suzie Sent on 07/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we wanted!!

Thank you so much for the amazing photos! We got exactly we wanted and more! The pictures were so beautiful and over 500!!!! Paul had good communication and was very personable with us and our guests and made the photo taking process very seamless and truly truly we loved the pictures!! Thank you again!!
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Amanda
Amanda Sent on 05/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Paul was great!

Paul was our wedding photographer and he was professional, on-time and easy to work with! The photos have turned out amazing! He captured the whole day beautifully!
L&S
L&S Sent on 04/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A fantastic experience!

Working with Paul Bartels was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. He was incredibly kind, professional, and made us feel comfortable from day one.

Paul has a real artistic vision. Even with rain on our wedding day, he captured the vineyard beautifully, with gorgeous use of color and tons of fun, creative pose ideas that kept everything feeling natural and joyful. On value, he absolutely delivered. He worked within our budget without ever cutting corners on quality, and the final gallery exceeded what we paid for.

Our friends and family are still raving about his work. If you’re considering him, book him. You won’t regret it!
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Lorraine
Lorraine Sent on 01/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Timm Wedding Review

Paul is very professional. He made our guest feel at ease. The photos taken were just gorgeous. We have already gotten so many compliments. There is much value in what he does and will work with you. We enjoyed working with him and highly reccommend him for your wedding.
With Graditude
Mr. and Mrs. Timm
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Steve Sent on 06/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent Photographer!

Paul was exceptional in all ways when photographing our wedding! He was creative, attentive and provided very memorable and fantastic poses that my wife and I were not expecting. We would recommend him for any occasion!
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Taylee Sent on 06/21/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photos and a lovely guy

Paul was professional from the moment he walked in, he was very knowledgeable on poses and lighting. He took beautiful picture all throughout the night and we could not be happier with how they turned out. 10/10
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Julie-Ann
Julie-Ann Sent on 06/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Everything We Wanted and More!

Our experience with Paul was amazing! He took every shot we asked for and then some! He has an eye for excellence and is so kind and comfortable to work with. He made our backyard wedding look so beautiful and elegant (even the mechanical bull)! I would recommend his service to any and everyone who is in need of an event photographer! Thank you so much!
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Robyn Sent on 05/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photographer

Paul was amazing. He was professional and on time. He captured many memories without even realizing he was there. He was approachable and friendly and made everyone feel at ease. He also listened and incorporated what I wanted into the wedding photos. Thank you Paul!
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Angie Sent on 10/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding in September

Paul was awesome to work with. He communicated with us & replied right away. If we had any questions or concerns before & after the wedding he made sure he was still available. He made sure he was able to capture all the moments we were hoping to get & then some. We really appreciated everything he put into making our day special.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner

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Paul Bartels Photography frequently asked questions

Paul Bartels Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
Paul Bartels Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Paul Bartels Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Paul Bartels Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Paul Bartels Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Paul Bartels 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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