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Seasoned with weddings
Pristine quality
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Stephanie Secrest
Stephanie Secrest
Owner

Woman-owned

17 years in business

We speak English, Portuguese and some Icelandic.

4 team members

Secrest Wedding Photography is a wedding photography company based in Arroyo Grande, California.

Owner and photographer Stephanie has a passion for preserving life’s beautiful moments. With a sharp eye and a master’s degree in photojournalism, she is sure to capture pristine, flawless and stunning photography of your special day.

She believes that photography should reflect the joy and the raw emotions vividly. As an award-winning photography business, and even a pre-qualified judge for Adobe, she loves what she does and will deliver only the best to her clients.

Services Offered
Secrest Wedding Photography offers impeccable attention to detail and a gorgeous gallery of photos for couples. Services include:

  • Additional hours
  • Engagement shoot
  • High-resolution images
  • Liability insurance
  • Multiple locations
  • One event/day
  • Second shooter

Other Services
Stephanie also offers other services for her clients to remember their wedding day. They include:

  • Albums
  • Canvases
  • Digital files
  • Flush mount
  • Matted prints
  • Prints
  • Save-the-date cards
  • Thank-you cards

What You'll Love About Secrest Wedding Photography

Couples love Stephanie's creativity and her ability to capture unique images. Stephanie's quick thinking and flexibility mean you'll get the best shots to remember your special day forever! Check out the photo gallery to see some of her work!

Pricing

Starting at $1,200
Couples usually spend $3,000
No frills, photography package
$1,200 / starting price
3 hours
2-3 Locations
Online gallery of images
Photography Package
$3,000 / starting price
7 hours
Getting ready to cake-cutting coverage
Second photographer
Online gallery of images
Engagement session
The whole enchilada! YUM!
$6,300 / starting price
8 hours
Full wedding day coverage
Second shooter, 5 hours
Online gallery of images
4-hour engagement session! YAY! :)
Full-day video & drone coverage!

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FAQ

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
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

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Reviews of Secrest Wedding Photography

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Stephanie received glowing reviews for her exceptional photography skills and professionalism in capturing weddings. Reviewers praised her for putting them at ease, being easy to work with, and producing stunning photographs that captured the essence of their special day. Stephanie's attention to detail, ability to listen to requests, and dedication to providing a stress-free experience were highlighted in the reviews. Clients appreciated her talent in creating both candid and staged shots, and many expressed their gratitude for having her as their photographer for their weddings.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Stephanie received glowing reviews for her exceptional photography skills and professionalism in capturing weddings. Reviewers praised her for putting them at ease, being easy to work with, and producing stunning photographs that captured the essence of their special day. Stephanie's attention to detail, ability to listen to requests, and dedication to providing a stress-free experience were highlighted in the reviews. Clients appreciated her talent in creating both candid and staged shots, and many expressed their gratitude for having her as their photographer for their weddings.

C
Christy Sent on 11/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beach Photographer Extraordinaire!

Stephanie is a lovely woman and a fantastic photographer! Working with her was super easy and she was very kind and listened to everything we needed and wanted. She was incredibly concerned with making sure that we got all the shots that I previously requested and came up with some new inventive shots that I didn’t even think about. She’s the perfect photographer for your wedding!
Jennifer
Charlotte Sent on 01/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Do yourself a favor and book secrest photography!


Stephanie was an absolute joy to work with on our daughter’s wedding day. She made everyone feel at ease, which allowed us to truly enjoy the moment. Her professionalism and easygoing nature made the entire experience stress-free. We were blown away by the beauty and detail in Stephanie’s photography. She captured the essence of their day beautifully, with every photo reflecting the love and joy we felt. We can’t say enough to express how grateful we are that we found Stephanie. We will definitely be hiring her again for our other children’s weddings!!
Savannah
Savannah Sent on 11/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We Love Our Photos

We had a lovely experience with Stephanie. I had such a profound response to the emotion she catches in her photography. She was professional, friendly, & put us at ease throughout the wedding planning & wedding day. We are so happy with the joy she captured on our big day! Highly recommend.
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Awards

176
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 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
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

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Real Weddings

Summer & George
16 photos · 05/18/2024
Neysa & Tom
23 photos · 06/20/2021

Team

Stephanie Secrest
Stephanie Secrest
Owner

Professional Network & Endorsements

Ceremonies and Celebrations Ceremonies and Celebrations Wedding Officiants

Stephanie Secrest is a fantastic photographer who will capture the most memorable aspects of your wedding day. She's creative in using the venue, personable in working with bridal party, families and guests and has impeccable timing which makes the wedding day shine. I recommend her highly.

Joellen Pope Weddings Joellen Pope Weddings Wedding Planners

I love working with Stephanie! The photographs are fabulous and she just knows how to capture those special moments! Stephanie also makes it easy to have your photo taken..and putting you at ease on your wedding day is important! You need to feel comfortable with your photographer as you will be spending a whole day with them! You will not be disappointed when hiring professionals that create the spirit of your event and Stephanie is one of them.

Sara Shendelman Sara Shendelman Wedding Officiants

Wonderful to work with. Total pros, whose care and talent produces beautiful photos and memories. They have a gentle, but professional air which made taking the pictures a joy, so the Bridal party was able to celebrate throughout the picture taking. Because you can't be everywhere, they show you parts of your wedding you didn't see. A great gift!

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Secrest Wedding Photography frequently asked questions

Secrest Wedding Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Secrest Wedding Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Secrest Wedding Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Secrest Wedding Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Secrest Wedding Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Secrest Wedding 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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