3 Best Wedding Photographers in Salinas, CA

From the very first meeting, Drew was incredibly professional, kind, and easy to work with. He not only captured our engagement photos beautifully, but also filmed our wedding day with so much care and attention to detail. On our big day, he and his wife, Jackie, made us feel completely at ease. They worked seamlessly, capturing every important moment without ever feeling intrusive. When we received our wedding trailer and highlight video, we were overwhelmed with emotion — they brought us both to tears. We are beyond grateful to Drew and Jackie for preserving these memories so perfectly. Their talent, professionalism, and genuine passion for their work truly shine through. We can’t wait to work with Drew again in the future for baby and family portraits — we wouldn’t trust anyone else to capture the next chapters of our lives. Highly recommend.

Drew and his Jackie made our wedding experience stress-free and enjoyable from start to finish. Of all our vendors, they stood out as the most professional and accommodating. Their ability to capture raw, authentic moments left us speechless. Just 72 hours after our wedding, we received stunning sneak peeks that far exceeded our expectations. If you’re looking for breathtaking images and a seamless process, Drew is the one. Highly recommend.

Drew and Jackie captured our dream wedding! We knew we made the right decision to pick them as our wedding photographer and videographer! They listened to what we wanted for our wedding and more! They made sure that we are comfortable and they are super easy to work with! They're the dream team and so so happy about our pictures and video.

Choosing your wedding photographer is a nerve-racking experience. John was well aware of that and spent time communicating with us to learn about us as a couple and what we were looking for at our event. He was the only photographer we interviewed that gave us his vision for a schedule on the day, which helped us firm up the structure without needing a wedding planner. His professionalism the day of was impeccable, and that he captured so many little details is a testament to his professionalism. The impact his pictures have had on us and our family and friends shows his true artistry. Our wedding gallery looks like a magazine photo shoot of a celebrity wedding. Choosing your wedding photographer is a nerve racking experience—choosing High Orbit was the best decision we could have made.

We recently had our engagement shoot with John in downtown Carmel and at the beach, and it was an incredible experience. This was my first professional photoshoot, and John made us feel completely at ease from the very first shot. He clearly did his homework, as he had preselected some stunning locations that made for beautiful photos. What really stood out, though, was his character. I managed to lock myself out of my car right as we were headed to the beach, and John was incredibly patient and supportive. He didn't add any pressure to an already stressful situation, which we appreciated so much. We are so excited to have him capture our wedding this summer.

John did a great job with our engagement photos! He was very organized and professional, providing specific instructions on how the big day will play out. He also edited the photos quickly and got them back to us within a few days.