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Stephanie Secrest
Stephanie Secrest
Owner

Woman-owned

18 years in business

We speak English, Icelandic, Portuguese and Spanish

Small team (2-10 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!

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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Reviewers rave about the wedding photographer's stunning, emotional photos and fast turnaround. They praise the photographer's professionalism, clear communication, helpful planning guidance, and ability to put couples and guests at ease. Strong teamwork with a second shooter, attention to detail, and adaptability on the day earned widespread recommendations.

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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.

Reviewers rave about the wedding photographer's stunning, emotional photos and fast turnaround. They praise the photographer's professionalism, clear communication, helpful planning guidance, and ability to put couples and guests at ease. Strong teamwork with a second shooter, attention to detail, and adaptability on the day earned widespread recommendations.

Megan
Megan Sent on 12/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic, experienced, and personable photographer

I forget how we found out about Stephanie (Secrest), but we are so thankful we did. We were being ghosted by the photographer we had made a verbal agreement with, which forced me to look for another, but Stephanie is an upgrade in every way.

She has so much experience and talent that shows in every aspect of her work, from planning session meetings to the gallery afterward, and her prices are not only lower than we were going to be paying elsewhere, the value is incomparable. The artistic direction during portrait photography was also amazing, she quickly put us at ease and we just knew it would be a fantastic product. (And it was!)

The second photographer she works with was also indispensable, their teamwork was so good we hardly noticed he was even there.

Above all, we felt like we've made a new friend, who we can reunite with any time we may want a photographer in the future. We look forward to having an opportunity to see her again soon!
B
Bb Sent on 04/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Extraordinary Wedding Photography!

“She’s so great with color!” “She did such a great job getting the intimate moments and the family photos.” “You both look stunning!”

These are just a few of the comments we’ve gotten back of our closest friends and family who shared our wedding day. Stephanie was a godsend for our special day. We planned a tiny ceremony outside the Santa Barbara courthouse and Stephanie’s photography and presence of the wedding helped to make it the best day of our lives!

Throughout the entire process we wanted to make sure the day felt like ours. Simple yet unforgettable! Stephanie was the perfect fit as our photographer. She was so kind, thoughtful and generous with her time. She met with me and my husband twice in the planning stage to work out details. She was very intentional and thorough with carrying out our vision. She also helped us to prioritize what was most important to capture with our wedding day photos. And she absolutely delivered with breathtaking photographs!

I can’t recommend Stephanie enough. You’ll be so glad you booked with her! Her gorgeous photos have been a gift for us and everyone we shared our day with. We’ll cherish them forever!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 02/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A++++++++++

Stephanie was amazing. She gets it. Knows what she’s doing and how to get it done! I’m so thankful to have found her and we feel lucky to have had her capture our day. She was professional and blended seamlessly into our wedding. I couldn’t be happier with how the photos came out and that we (and family/friends) could download all the images. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Jasmine
Jasmine Sent on 01/28/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Book Secrest, you won't regret it!!

STEPHANIE IS THE BEST!!

We are absolutely OBSESSED with our wedding photos!! From the moment they hit our inbox, we have not been able to stop looking through them. Every single image is stunning. “Thank you” truly does not feel like enough to express how grateful we are for the way she captured our day so beautifully.

From the most heartfelt candid moments to the perfectly staged shots, everything looks surreal in the best possible way. They didn’t just take photos, but you preserved memories we will cherish forever. We are beyond elated and so thankful for the talent, creativity, and care.

THANK YOU a million times over!!
Y
Yesenia Sent on 12/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stellar work and highly personable ❤️❤️❤️

I highly recommend Stephanie for your special day to capture those memorable moments! She’s very professional, responsive, and is great at making you feel comfortable. I’m usually camera shy but she did a great job at making my family and I feel at ease and she has an artistic eye on capturing beautiful shots. Not only was my wedding on Oct 10th, but she made the day a 10/10! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Kurt
Kurt Sent on 11/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing to work with!

Stephanie was absolutely incredible as our wedding photographer. Even before finishing the full gallery, I was already in awe—her preview photos alone took my breath away. Every shot is beautifully composed, full of emotion, and captures our day exactly the way we hoped it would be.

Her attention to detail, creativity, and hard work were clear in every moment she spent with us. You can truly feel the love and effort she puts into her craft. She made us feel comfortable, guided us naturally, and ensured every important moment was captured perfectly.

We’re so grateful to have had Stephanie document our wedding. Her photos are stunning, meaningful, and something we’ll treasure forever. We couldn’t recommend her more highly.
Bre
Bre Sent on 11/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Just the best

Stephanie was with us from start to finish. From our engagement photos to our wedding, she didn’t miss a beat. Our day wouldn’t have been the same without her.
L’Tanya
L’tanya Sent on 11/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Love our photos!

We absolutely loved working with Stephanie & Tom! From start to finish, they were flexible, communicative, and so much fun to be around. The photos turned out beautifully, they really captured the emotion and energy of the day. The team gave great consulting leading up to the wedding, helping us plan shots and timing perfectly. And on the day of, Tom was awesome! He was calm, organized, and made everyone feel comfortable. We couldn’t be happier with the results and would recommend them to anyone looking for amazing wedding photos and a genuinely enjoyable experience.
K
Kate Sent on 11/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Secrest Photography is a Must!

Stephanie was an absolute delight to work with for our photography. She was communicative, fun, and captured the essence of our wedding and rehearsal dinner.
C
Chere Sent on 08/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely photographer

Stephanie was such a personable photographer! She was creative and experienced, even drove me to the wedding!! My photos are not just images, but they emit feelings! Brings me right back to the day!
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Awards

187
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
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
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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.

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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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