Picture Perfect: LA and OC Wedding Photography
In Southern California, wedding photography is not just about standing in a line and saying “cheese.” Between Laguna Beach cliffs, Newport Harbor yachts, DTLA rooftops, and hidden estates in Orange County, your wedding day already looks like a movie. The right photographer makes sure it feels like one every time you open your album.
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Today’s top Los Angeles and Orange County wedding photographers blend clean, editorial posing with candid, documentary moments, natural light with creative flash, and plenty of personality. Here are three standout studios that have spent decades turning SoCal weddings into timeless, artful images couples are proud to share and print.
Bleu & Alison Cotton – Classic OC Style, Big Heart Energy
Bleu & Alison Cotton of Bleu Cotton Photography have been capturing Southern California weddings and events for decades, creating high end images for couples all over Orange County, Los Angeles, and beyond.
Their work balances classic portraits with real, unscripted moments, so you get both that “above the fireplace” shot and the laughter, tears, and in between moments that actually tell your story.
Based in the Newport Beach and Costa Mesa area, they are known for being warm, easygoing, and extremely prepared, which helps couples feel relaxed in front of the camera. From Ritz Carlton and Pelican Hill ballroom celebrations to beach weddings and private estate parties, Bleu and Alison bring a polished, professional style that fits right in with upscale Orange County weddings while still keeping things fun and personal.
Visit their Website: Bleu & Alison Cotton – BleuCotton.com
<h2″>Justin Hulse – Laid Back SoCal Vibes With Serious Experience
Justin Hulse of Hulse Photography has been photographing weddings since the early 2000s, with more than a thousand weddings under his belt across Southern California.
He describes himself as a guest with a camera, which perfectly fits his approach, he laughs with your friends, feeds off the energy of the day, and that relaxed vibe shows up in the images.
Justin and his wife run Hulse Photography as a husband and wife team, serving Temecula wine country, Orange County, Los Angeles, and destination events. They mix natural light with professional studio lighting so your photos stay vibrant and sharp from bright outdoor ceremonies to dim, party filled receptions. With his background as a past president of Professional Photographers of Orange County and an ongoing mentor to other photographers, you get a seasoned pro who still shoots like he genuinely loves what he does.
Visit their Website: Justin Hulse – HulsePhoto.com
Mike Colón – Luxury, Editorial, And Celebrity Level Storytelling
Mike Colón is a world renowned celebrity wedding and lifestyle photographer based in Newport Beach, serving Orange County, Los Angeles, and destination weddings across the globe.
His career spans more than twenty years and includes extravagant events for major celebrities, luxury fashion houses, and high profile clients who want their wedding day covered at the same level as a major editorial shoot.
Visually, his work blends fashion forward posing, clean composition, and a refined use of light that makes each frame feel like it could live in a magazine. If you love the idea of your wedding gallery looking like a curated mix of luxury advertising, bridal fashion, and real, emotional moments, Mike’s style brings that top tier, editorial edge to Southern California wedding photography.
Visit their Website: Mike Colón – MikeColon.com
Summary
Los Angeles and Orange County are packed with talented wedding photographers, yet Bleu & Alison Cotton, Justin Hulse, and Mike Colón each bring something distinct to Southern California couples. From classic OC elegance, to laid back but finely crafted storytelling, to full blown luxury editorial, these studios show how powerful the right photographer can be in preserving your wedding day. Choose the style that feels most like you, trust their experience, and you will walk away with wedding photos you are excited to share now and proud to revisit for the rest of your life.
