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I have been a visual storyteller for 13 years, photographing hundreds of weddings, people, and events all over the world. When it comes to wedding photography, my goal is to connect with my clients on a level that allows them to be comfortable, authentic, and feel special in front of the camera. Weddings days can be stressful, and the last thing a bride and groom want is to hire a photographer that gives no direction or guidance, uses unflattering poses, lousy lighting, awkward camera angles, and has no presence or likability. Let’s face it, unless you’re a professional model, being in front of the camera can feel outright terrifying! You have no idea what to do with your hands, how to touch your partner during an engagement shoot, where to shift your weight, how to stand, where to look or walk, and how to smile without looking nervous or feeling silly. As a skilled and professional photographer, with over a decade of experience, not only is it my responsibility to bring all the necessary equipment to make a shoot and wedding day successful, it is also my responsibility to be the director.

As a San Diego wedding and destination photographer, my ambition is to make sure your images capture the beauty and essence of your wedding day. The relationship starts from our first consultation and continues throughout your engagement shoot leading up to your wedding day and beyond. My team of seasoned professionals will bring expert posing techniques and creative lighting ideas that will make your wedding images stand out from the rest. We want to capture those candid in-between moments that can’t be recreated or rehearsed. We want to tell a story of your wedding day through the images we capture by bringing originality, passion, energy, authenticity, and enjoyment to your wedding day. We want to provide you with the best experience ever, so you FEEL the best and LOOK the best. We are Peter Jonathan Images.

Services Offered:

Peter Jonathan uses his experience in lifestyle photography to create stunning wedding portraits that will take your breath away. Peter Jonathan Images offers the following services:

  • One event/wedding per day
  • Complimentary engagement shoot
  • Second shooter to capture twice the memories
  • Italian made photo albums
  • Complimentary high-resolution digital files and private online gallery
  • Trash the dress photo sessions
  • Cinematography
  • Drone Photography and Cinematography
  • Black-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
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
One Event / Day
Trash The Dress
Albums
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
Video
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

Reviews of Peter Jonathan Images

Nikki
Nikki Sent on 05/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Amazing!

Just book Peter! You won’t regret it. Super cool and personable from our visit video call with him. He was very flexible with our engagement shoot and generous with his time. Let me tell you…his vision!? Oh my. We have GORGEOUS photos from our engagement sesh as well as our wedding. I literally could not believe my eyes once I saw the photos! Anyone can take photos but Pete has the vision/artistic eye for epic photos! I cannot recommend him enough!
Christina
Christina Sent on 05/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best ever, talented, amazing!!

We chose Peter and were scared, of course. We usually are not photogenic, so its daunting to spend $$ for something that may not turn out. However he is the MOST AMAZING and skilled photographer. We were so happy and beyond lucky to have him! He showed up promptly, was super friendly-- told me his plan, then spent time getting careful photos of scenery and decorations. He went above and beyond. He took pictures of everything and made sure he was around to do so. He knew our venue at Grand Tradition like a master and took lovely pictures of everyone doing everything. I took him aside and asked if he could do pictures getting ready with both my mom and stepmother, but separate. He then did so in the smoothest way possible and made it seem like no big deal so there was no awkwardness. We have yet to receive all our pictures, but what we have we were SHOCKED at. WOW!! That's us?! He even let me stage manage a bit and make sure to get all the combinations of family pics.
The ONLY regret we have? We wish we had a backup photographer so WE got more time with Peter!! He is so amazing and makes you comfortable and relaxed and knows all the proper posing to do. During our reception, he always kept an eye out for me to motion him over. We now want to do a post-wedding session with him, because he is magic!
He is worth every penny. Every single one. Don't even hesitate to book this guy. Knowing he was able to capture the day is an amazing feeling. We did a ton of research on what photographer or company to go with. I am a Fine Arts person, so I am picky! One of the best choices of our wedding was having Peter as photographer. Period. I cannot say how perfect it was because of him. This guy is spectacular in what he does.
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Casie Sent on 10/20/2021
5 out of 5 rating

We loved Pete!

Pete's incredible professionalism, organization, and high-caliber team made our wedding photos special and unique to us. Pete's attention-to-detail in coordinating, patience on the wedding day, and the amazing pictures following the wedding speak for themselves. Pete made everyday scenes in Indianapolis come alive in his photography! We would quickly work with Pete again! We would also like to thank Rich Miller (second photographer) and Tommy Kim (videographer). Thank you!
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Connie Sent on 08/04/2018
5 out of 5 rating
If you are trying to find a photographer who truly cares about capturing the love between you and your partner while making you feel super comfortable, hire Pete! Pete was an absolute dream to work with, especially given my numerous outlandish requests! We were Pete’s first official San Diego couple, so Pete flew out to San Diego just to do our engagement shoot at La Jolla Windansea Beach and Balboa Park. Now that is commitment. My husband is not the most comfortable guy in front of a camera (he is also a whole foot taller than me) and Pete did a really great job at making him feelat ease and posing us just right as to not make me look ridiculously short. On our actual wedding day Pete was dependable and helpful. We had a unique wedding with a traditional Vietnamese Tea Ceremony held at my parents’ house the morning of our wedding day and then the more traditional American ceremony and reception at our other location (the sub naval base in Point Loma). So we technically had Pete from 9AM to 10PM on our wedding day, a very exhausting but beautiful and fun day for all. Our wedding day went by so so so quickly. You really don't have time to worry about your photographer and the photos being taken. Pete has a great way of taking charge and leading when you need him to be (family portraits for a big Asian family that loves to take pictures… haha). He has so much experience with weddings and has this thing down to a science! One of the best wedding decisions we made, and there are quite a lot of decisions to be made. You truly won't regret it! We absolutely cherish all of the photos that he took on our wedding day. He even made some edits after the fact upon request with no hesitation. My husband and I are so excited to have these to look back on for the rest of our lives! I have had several friends tell me that these are the best wedding photos they have ever seen.
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Pete Sent on 04/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
There are so many decisions to make when planning a wedding. Hiring Pete Nagy of Peter Jonathon Images was our smartest decision of them all.

Pete and Julie worked diligently from the beginning with the "getting ready" photos, and then through the ceremony and into the night of our wedding. We could see by his eye movements, as he was surveying the beautiful landscape of golf course, that Pete was picturing multiple images of us in his mind and we would not be dissappointed in the results he would produce for our special day.

First, Pete scopes out the landscape, angles, and timing of the sunlight. Then he gets into a zone and it was non-stop picture shooting of us, together. Initially, it felt like a lot of work for us because he kept us moving, capturing us at various angles of the sunlight, but the results were well worth the efforts.

If you wish to cherish wedding or private event forever, you will not be disappointed with the brilliant photo results from Pete Nagy of Peter Jonathon Images.

Thank you, Pete & Julie, for capturing a lifetime of memories from your spectacular photos.

Pete & Cassidy T.
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Allison Sent on 04/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We are so glad we found Pete to photograph our special day! I can't say enough about his professionalism and talent. We got married at an outdoor venue, right on the coast. I was looking for someone who could capture natural beauty and use natural lighting without over-editing. Pete did this fabulously, both for our engagement shoot and for our wedding day. He was also very responsive and flexible, giving us quality time and options to make our day perfect. Do yourself a favor and hire this guy!
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Jen Sent on 09/18/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Pete was absolutely amazing; I literally screamed from our beach chair in St. Lucia when I saw the teaser photos come across my email. We are beyond thrilled with our photos, both our engagement shoot and wedding! Pete was professional, smart and creative - as well as timely - he got us in and out in time for a few extra cocktails with our guests. We are literally OVER THE MOON excited to put together our gorgeous book of photos to remember such a special and loving day. If you are in IN or CA ... PLEASE contact Pete for all of your photography needs - - and I bet, even if you aren't in those states, you might be lucky enough to secure his services. Thank you a million times over, Pete. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer to capture our relationship over the past few months - - how about a 1 year anniversary shoot? :)
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Alyssa Sent on 08/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating

Pete is AMAZING! We were so pleased with his professionalism and ability to direct during our wedding. Our wedding was a blast, and Pete played a large role in making it that way! He even took the time to turn on a playlist in the bridal suite to set the atmosphere and changed the music to fit each moment. He goes above and beyond to make your wedding photos everything you've ever dreamed of. Thank you so much for capturing our special day in the most beautiful way possible.
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Kara Sent on 06/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Pete is AMAZING.

I had a specific budget, but wanted to make sure I really clicked with my photographer. Pete was that person for me.

From before the wedding (a year out, when I booked him) Pete answered ALL of my questions quickly and with ease. He Skyped us to allow us to get to know him (and his cats) better. He was so accommodating and created the perfect package for us.

Pete did our engagement photos first, and I can't tell you how many compliments we received. The most common was that they truly captured our personalities - and that's what we really wanted.

Day of the wedding, Pete and his second photog (Rachel) were on time and on their game. Pete does some unique touches as well, which I appreciate because I am NOT creative. Pete is also a great looking guy, so that was appreciated by my bridesmaids :)

Throughout the evening, Pete was everywhere I needed him to be. I never had to tell him what to do - he already knows. He had preview pictures up a few days after the wedding, and final pictures up within a week!!!! I NEVER expected that! And let me tell you - they're perfect. I wanted to hug him after I saw the first 50 alone. And my wedding was in Bloomington, IN - and he had no trouble traveling there.

Pete is wonderful. Really. Book him.
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Melissa Sent on 06/19/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I have no words to describe how perfectly Pete captured the joy of our wedding day. From the quiet moments with our parents and wedding party before the ceremony, to our vows, to the craziness of our reception, each photograph is beautiful and moving. We simply could not have asked for better photos!

In addition to Pete's incredible work, we were thrilled with his service. He is responsive, accommodating, creative, and has an amazingly fast turnaround - we received our wedding photos two weeks after our wedding! Needless to say, we have enjoyed re-visiting our wedding celebration via the photos many times since.

We give Pete our highest recommendation!

Melissa and Brian Minix
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Awards

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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

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
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I have been a Professional DJ for over 25 years and have worked with hundreds of photographers at weddings and corporate events. I'm always happy to hear that I'm going to be working an event with Pete! An all around cool guy that is very passionate for what he does and always delivers a quality product to his clients. Believe me, you won't be disappointed hiring Pete as your photographer.

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Peter Jonathan Images frequently asked questions

Peter Jonathan Images includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Peter Jonathan Images includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Trash The Dress
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Peter Jonathan Images offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Peter Jonathan Images offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Peter Jonathan Images offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Peter Jonathan Images is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service and 4.8 in average response time.
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