WEDDING

Soulful + Cinematic Wedding Photography

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What to Expect

Whether you’re going all out with a classic wedding celebration or staying true to your wild hearts with an elopement on the beach, I'll be your right-hand man as long as you'll have me! With all of my wedding services, I’ll be there to guide you through your wedding day experience while we vibe & capture beautiful, lasting images together.

 

You can find my pricing & package details below, and if you see a package that suits you, let's hop on a video call to get to know each other a bit while I gather some details about your wedding. After our initial meet & greet, I'll send over a proposal for you to review at your convenience. Upon signing a simple contract + submitting a retainer to reserve your date, I'm all yours. Easy as that! Of course, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask me. I'm here to help. :)

weddings, elopements & beyond

WEDDING PACKAGES

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Simple

  • Perfect for elopements & intimate weddings!
  • 2 HOURS of Wedding Day Photography Coverage with James
  • Unlimited coordination via email/video/phone/etc.
  • Photos developed with love by James & delivered in an online gallery with unlimited downloads within 2 weeks
  • Prints, albums, & keepsakes available to order directly from your gallery website

$1000

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Cinco

  • Ideal coverage for couples who just want the ceremony + reception highlights captured.
  • 5 HOURS of Wedding Day Photography Coverage with James
  • Unlimited coordination via email/video/phone/etc.
  • Photos developed with love by James & delivered in an online gallery with unlimited downloads within 4 weeks
  • Prints, albums & keepsakes available to order directly from your gallery website
  • Add Engagement Session for $700
  • Add Second Shooter for $100/hour

$2500

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Dolphin Bay Resort Wedding, Dolphin Bay Resort & Spa Wedding, Pismo Beach Wedding, James Lester Photography

Classic

  • Classic head-to-toe coverage - includes prep coverage before the wedding all the way into the peak of the party!
  • 8 HOURS of Wedding Day Photography Coverage with James
  • Editable shot list document allows you to custom curate your wedding photos
  • Unlimited coordination via email/video/phone/etc.
  • Photos developed with love by James & delivered in an online gallery with unlimited downloads within 6 weeks
  • Prints, albums & keepsakes available to order directly from your gallery website
  • Add discounted engagement session for $500 ($200 off!)
  • Add Second Shooter for $100/hour

$3600

La Cuesta Ranch Wedding, San Luis Obispo Wedding Photographer, SLO Wedding Photographer, James Lester Photography

Everything

  • The whole enchilada & the best deal by far! I’ll be there to capture it all.
  • 10 HOURS of Wedding Day Photography Coverage with James
  • FREE ENGAGEMENT SESSION! ($700 value): a 2+ hour intimate portrait session with multiple locations & outfits! Excellent practice for your wedding photos and getting comfortable :)
  • Editable shot list document allows you to custom curate your images
  • Unlimited coordination via email/video/phone/etc.
  • Photos developed with love by James & delivered in an online gallery with unlimited downloads within 8 weeks
  • Prints, albums & keepsakes available to order directly from your gallery website
  • Add Second Shooter for $100/hour

$4200

La Cuesta Ranch Wedding, San Luis Obispo Wedding Photographer, SLO Wedding Photographer, James Lester Photography

“I wasn’t stressed anymore about the photos and I worry about everything.”

AIMEE & MICHAEL

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“His style strikes the perfect balance of being easy-going and yet offering helpful direction, and his photos are complex, romantic, and timeless.”

CHELSEA & MATHEW

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Interested? I’d love to hear from you.

I usually respond to inquiries on the same day, but this time may vary based on my current workload. The latest you can expect to hear back is within 3 days. Thank you in advance for your patience!