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About

On WeddingWire since 2010

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
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,400

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,000

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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5.0 out of 5 rating
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98% Recommended by couples
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Chloe O. Sent on 08/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST!!! (...& from a camera-shy bride!)

From a camera-shy bride who almost always dislikes looking at photos of herself and especially having to pose for photos... I would give Stephanie more stars if I could!!!

***Before the wedding - Seeking out a wedding photographer and anticipating the wedding photography gave me the MOST anxiety out of all the vendors / wedding planning. Especially after attending a few weddings and seeing up-close how much energy is demanded of the bride in terms of taking photos... then seeing her disappear for much of the rest of the event...

But I was drawn to Stephanie's portfolio when I was searching for a west coast photographer (online, from the east coast) because of her phenomenal candids. Yet even after meeting Stephanie before the wedding (who is exceptionally sweet, by the way, a great listener, with a very poetic way of looking at the world that makes your wedding feel even more special... She took a trip to Santa Barbara to check out my outdoor venue with me before the big day, which was so nice of her, and also studied the video I sent her of us rehearsing our choreographed first dance, she's very professional!), I was anxious about wedding photos.

***Day of - After literally helping me into my wedding dress, Stephanie breezed through so many shots - some stagey, others less so - of the bridal party, then at the venue whizzed straight through the family portraits at my urging when we were behind schedule so that, as I had wanted, all the staged portraits were done when cocktail hour kicked off our wedding at 3. And after that, besides some quick shoots with my husband that were actually quite fun to do (Stephanie can direct efficiently, she can also "go with the flow" with improvising), it barely felt like she and Tom were even there!

***THE PHOTOS - So stunning. Ridiculously so. The "posed" photos that we rushed through far surpassed my ("realistic") expectations, and I love so many of them, they're beautiful. But the candids, just wow. She caught SO MANY moments - different guests just "vibing" with their friends, the two moms crying, a cool shot of the "selfie" friend doing a huge bridal party selfie before the ceremony, a spontaneous family huddle with my parents and siblings during dinner, lots of emotional hugs, LOTS of laughing and joyous dancing... I got to re-live so many special little moments of the day all over again, going through the candid footage. Our families love the pictures too (hubby's grandfather, who's seen so many family weddings, even made several comments about how much he liked the "style" of our photos!)

And the wedding details - the flowers, cake, rings, uncle's custom wine and cute wine label, etc. - that I / my family put so much effort into planning - now I get to have Pinterest-worthy visuals of them forever. All of this at an outdoor venue with tricky lighting where Stephanie had never done an event before!

Oh, and her editing style was perfect. The footage wasn't over-softened or over-styled, as I see in so many wedding photos these days, so that our gorgeous outdoor park venue with its dappled lighting, and the color palette that my mom and I selected so carefully for dresses and flowers etc., really shone.

Tl;dr - If you want flattering but also magical, vibrant, organic (or staged / directed) wedding photos, with an authentic but professional photography experience - go with Stephanie!!!
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Hannah C. Sent on 01/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome, would recommend!

Stephanie was awesome! She was great to work with and the photos turned out beautifully. All of our family and friends were impressed.
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Molly E. Sent on 01/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!

Stephanie is hands down the best photographer you could ask for. We opted for her package that includes an engagement session. Both engagement pictures and wedding pictures were breathtaking!!! You will not be disappointed, I promise you.
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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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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner

Real Weddings

Neysa & Tom
23 photos · 06/20/2021

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 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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