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10% off if you book before March 31st 2026! I have photographed 600 weddings and I follow a process that helps your day run as smoothly as possible, we have time for beautiful pics and you have a fun-relaxed time. I have over 100 5-Star reviews on WW and The Knot. I am an 8X Knot Best Of Winner & Best of Hall of Fame Winner...having spent over 20 years as a professional photographer in California. He photographs weddings in San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Big Sur, Carmel, Santa Barbara & Cambria, California. Peer has a background in wedding coordination. Brides say he is "very easygoing, fun & professional". He's married to a top-notch Makeup Artist-Hair Stylist & is familiar with all 805 & 831 Beaches and wineries!

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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?

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Negatives

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Vintage

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
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives
Prints

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Reviews of Peer Johnson Photography

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Nicole Sent on 06/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement photos

Peer was our photographer for our elopement in December he was absolutely a pleasure to work with and captured our special day in the most beautiful way. Highly recommend Peer!
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Deirdre Sent on 07/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Captured every moment

From the first time we met with Peer I knew he would be a great fit for our son and his bride's wedding. Peer has a way of putting you at ease and making you feel comfortable which is critical in my opinion when dealing with people on what typically is a very stressful day. Peer was able to work with adults, children and animals. He had an innate sense of knowing where to be and when to take the picture in order to capture every special moment. We will treasure the memories his photos conjure up every time we see them.
Alexis
Alexis Sent on 06/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Master at his craft -- book now!

Peer is incredible. I don't even know where to start. Your wedding day is busy -- filled with getting ready, greeting guests, eating food and much more. Peer somehow makes it calm, controlled, fun and incredible. He works himself into your schedule perfectly so you get all of those incredible photos but also have the space to enjoy yourself at your wedding. Peer is smart, organized, creative, and very experienced. When Peer walks in, you can feel that you are in good hands immediately. He is a true dream to work with. Beyond his manner, his photos are STUNNING. They are just perfection. He captures every moment with such elegance. If you're worried about finding the right photographer to capture your once in a lifetime event, don't hesitate with Peer. He even got us sneak peak pictures in just a couple days and all of my friends are raving! I can't wait to see the rest :) Book peer now!
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 08/26/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Photographer!

We initially had a big Napa wedding planned but due to Covid we decided to elope at Post Ranch in Big Sur. Peer was on the pre-approved vendor list and I chose him based off his amazing photos. I am not comfortable in front of the camera and told Peer that. He made me and my husband comfortable and told me exactly what I needed to do - which was a relief! We also wanted a videographer so we hired a high school friend who happens to be a viedographer. Peer took our friend under his wing and showed him all the ins and outs of the venue - Peer is a real team player! His one hour service was part of the elopement package at Post Ranch but since we decided to elope we wanted more photos at sunset which required an additional hour. Peer was more than happy and accommodating to our needs. His photos of us were AMAZING, we are so happy with them and that extra hour for sunset photos are breathtaking!! I highly recommend Peer!!
Melissa
Melissa Sent on 11/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic photographer

One thing a bride wants is amazing photos of their wedding day. Peer delivered. Our photos are gorgeous! We are having a hard time picking which ones to use! He exceeded our expectations. He is also very organized and had a timeline and stuck to it! He handled everyone with ease and got all the pictures we wanted and more! I highly recommend Peer. He is the best!
Linda
Linda Sent on 10/31/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing photographer!

Peer and his assistant are incredibly professional. You can truly tell he loves doing what he does. He actually takes the time to scout the venue, and puts his full effort into his art. One thing we truly want to recognize Peer for is his patience. We had guests that LOVED taking photos, and Peer was very accommodating with them. We completely felt comfortable with Peer, and could not have imagined our big day without him!
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Zach Sent on 10/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
All 5 Star reviews for Peer is no mistake!
We barely know where to start. On a scale of 1-10, Peer goes to 11!
He helped us manage the time and types of photos so well and captured so many great moments, we don’t believe anyone could have done better. Peer has a great eye and seemed to be right where he needed to be to capture those once-in-a-lifetime moments just as they happened throughout the day.
He was able to get through family photos so quickly after the ceremony and keep everyone in line. He pays attention to little details as well, like making sure everyone took off their sunglasses.
He came to the rehearsal the night before to meet everyone and give input on where people should stand and when to pause for photos to get the best shots.
We did not pay for a videographer and with all the wonderful photos, we did not need one. He was able to capture the day so perfectly that we will be able to relive our perfect wedding day forever. He was there from getting ready in the morning, to the final dance at the end of the night.
There is also the added bonus with Peer of the cost - we received quotes from several photographers so we know that he should absolutely charge more than he does (though we are happy he doesn’t, haha!)
In the future, we would (and hopefully will) rehire Peer again. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone without hesitation!
We ended up with over 1200 incredible photos, and he sent them to us only a week and a half after the wedding. We were still on our honeymoon, looking through our wedding photos.
Peer - Thank you for the wonderful (and massive amount of) photos of our wedding day! You helped make the day more perfect than we ever could have hoped for!

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Koryn Sent on 09/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Peer was amazing! He was flexible and super helpful as I was unsure exactly what I wanted. He even let us throw some last minute surprises in and change the order of things the day of. The photos are so wonderful I am having a hard time picking my favorite. I would definitely recommend him for any wedding photos you are looking to have done!
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Kayla Sent on 07/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We hired Peer after reading many glowing reviews, and not only did he live up to each one, he exceeded our expectations and handled every curveball that we threw his way. When our MoH went MIA for the rehearsal, he stepped in and acted as our ad-hoc coordinator; when almost everyone at the ceremony wanted a group shot with the newlyweds on the beach, he tactfully and professionally posed the entire group (and there were A LOT), then offered to take more shots with individual family members standing beside the bride and groom, and then walked along the beach with us for 200 yards, taking many stunning (and possibly some of our favorite) shots. Throughout our ceremony and reception, Peer was simultaneously blending into the background and gathering and directing memorable shots, constantly reminding us to enjoy ourselves and that our leisure and celebration was more important than any timeline, yet becoming direct with guests and family when needed to make sure that we as the bride and groom didn’t have to be and to keep us on schedule. Throughout the day, we had photos taken at multiple complex locations, such as summer gardens with dappled light, seaside cliffs with wind and bright sun, and a public beach with background beachgoers and reflections off the ocean. He was prepared and well-equipped to handle each of these challenges and did so effortlessly and almost without mention. We are extremely pleased with both his performance and how our photos turned out and we would highly recommend Peer to anyone planning a wedding in San Luis Obispo County or the California Central Coast, as he definitely helped to make our wedding amazing and our pictures a perfect representation of the day.
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Gina Sent on 05/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Peer is great! We are so happy with our photos. He always arrived a little early. He was professional, experienced, friendly and attentive to our specific requests. Highly recommend.
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Kramer Events Kramer Events Wedding DJs

Peer is so wonderful and EASY to work with! Not only does he capture that special moment, he gets it right everytime! He makes our job easy and sticks to the timeline. Hire him! He's a really fun, professional, talented and all around nice guy!

Jack Hutchinson Videography Jack Hutchinson Videography Wedding Videographers

I love working with Peer. He is a professional in every sense of the word. It is important for videographers and photographers to get along well, and Peer is one of my favorites!

At Your Service Weddings At Your Service Weddings Wedding Officiants

Peer is great! He is truly an artist and so pleasant to work with. You will be very happy if you engage his service at your wedding. Rev/DJ Michael Taylor At Your Service Weddings, San Luis Obispo CA

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Peer Johnson Photography frequently asked questions

Peer Johnson Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Peer Johnson Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
Peer Johnson Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Vintage
Peer Johnson Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Peer Johnson Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Negatives
  • Prints
Peer Johnson 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.
Peer Johnson Photography currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.
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