Beach Wedding Photographer
Coastal ceremonies, golden-hour light, and a team that knows the shoreline.
Beach Wedding Photography, Done Right
Shooting a wedding on the beach is its own discipline, and Candid Studios has been doing it across the country since 2016. The coastline gives you golden light and an open horizon, but it also brings harsh midday sun, shifting tides, wind, and salt air. We plan around all of it. Where the schedule allows, we steer key portraits toward golden hour and sunset, when the light is soft and flattering rather than squinting and harsh. Our gear is protected against sand, wind, and salt, and we carry full backups so the elements never put your photos at risk. Ahead of the day we check tide charts, confirm any permits the location requires, and build a weather backup plan in case conditions turn. A coordinated photography and videography team captures both stills and film, with pricing quoted transparently upfront.
Coastal weddings captured across the country since 2016.
Our Work
Real sessions from our portfolio
Packages and Pricing
Photography and cinematic video, transparent package pricing.
3,000+ events captured
Intimate
Elopements & smaller celebrations
Investment from
$1,695
$1,526
4 hours of coverage
Summer Booking Special: 10% off, book by August 3
- 4 hours of photography coverage
- Every delivered image professionally edited
- Social-ready highlight set for sharing
- All original RAW photo files included
- Private online gallery with full print release
- Pre-event planning consultation
Essential
Half-day photography coverage
Investment from
$2,495
$2,246
6 hours of coverage
Summer Booking Special: 10% off, book by August 3
- 6 hours of photography coverage
- Every delivered image professionally edited
- Social-ready highlight set for sharing
- All original RAW photo files included
- Private online gallery with full print release
- Pre-event planning consultation
Signature
Our most-booked full-day photography
Investment from
$3,995
$3,596
8 hours of coverage
Summer Booking Special: 10% off, book by August 3
- 8 hours of photography coverage
- Second shooter for fuller coverage
- Engagement session
- Heirloom album
- Every delivered image professionally edited
- Social-ready highlight set for sharing
- All original RAW photo files included
- Private online gallery with full print release
- Pre-event planning consultation
Luxury
The complete photography day
Investment from
$4,995
$4,496
10 hours of coverage
Summer Booking Special: 10% off, book by August 3
- 10 hours of photography coverage
- Second shooter for fuller coverage
- Engagement session
- Heirloom album
- Every delivered image professionally edited
- Social-ready highlight set for sharing
- All original RAW photo files included
- Private online gallery with full print release
- Pre-event planning consultation
Google Reviews
What Our Clients Say
- ★★★★★
Ryan captured every single moment perfectly and got some great candid shots. How he managed to be everywhere at once and the quality of service and photos delivered was beyond what I expected. I have gone on to recommend him to friends who are getting married soon and will continue to do so. If you need a photographer for your wedding or any special event, Ryan with Candid Studios is it!
Natalia Villegasin the last week - ★★★★★
After our first consultation with Ryan, we knew we had chosen the right photographer for our wedding. Not only is Ryan highly professional but a joy and so much fun to work with. He made us feel so at ease, making us laugh & just enjoying each and every moment and it truly shows in the beautiful photos. He captured so many of the special candid moments with such attention to detail and creativity. Going through the finished photographs brought me to tears (happy ones). It was like reliving the day all over. Every photo touched our hearts in some way and we will cherish the memories forever!! Thank you Ryan and your team for all your hard work & dedication in making our wedding day in photographs so stunning! You have a true gift for capturing people’s emotions and it certainly shows in the quality of your work. We would highly recommend Candid Studios!! ***** Linda P. & George K. 5/2/26
Linda Pasqualein the last week - ★★★★★
Awesome photgrapher. Ryan Showed up early and is easy to work with. Made my wedding day a whole lot better.
Marcos Nguyena month ago - ★★★★★
We had an amazing experience with Ryan as our photographer! He was incredibly friendly, courteous, professional, and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the entire process. His attention to detail and creativity truly showed in the final photos — they turned out absolutely beautiful. He captured every special moment perfectly, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend to anyone looking for high-quality work and a wonderful overall experience!
Mona Kaur2 months ago
Beach Wedding Photography FAQs
Golden hour, the stretch shortly after sunrise or before sunset, is ideal for beach weddings. The light is soft, warm, and flattering, and the harsh shadows of midday are gone. When your ceremony time is fixed, we plan portrait sessions around the best available light and use professional lighting to keep midday coverage looking clean.
Midday beach light is bright and contrasty, so we manage it deliberately. We position couples relative to the sun, use diffusers and off-camera lighting to soften shadows, and where possible schedule the key portraits for golden hour. The goal is even, flattering exposure with an open sky behind you rather than blown-out highlights or squinting.
Many public beaches and parks require a permit for wedding ceremonies or professional photography, and the rules vary by location. We are used to this and will help you confirm what your specific beach requires ahead of time, so nothing interrupts the day. The permit itself is usually arranged through the venue or the local authority.
Coastal conditions are tough on equipment, so we come prepared. We use weather-resistant bodies and lenses, protective covers, and careful handling to keep sand and salt out, and we carry full backup gear on every shoot. That redundancy means a single equipment issue in a windy, salty environment never puts your coverage at risk.
Yes. Candid Studios provides both photography and videography, and a coordinated team can cover your beach wedding at once. Capturing stills and film together means your gallery and your wedding film tell one consistent story of the day, from the ceremony by the water to sunset portraits along the shore.
Let's plan your beach wedding coverage
Tell us about your coastal celebration and we will build a photography and videography plan around the tides, the light, and your timeline. Every consultation is free.
Book a Consultation
