Portraits

The Portrait Experience

Portrait photography centered around everyday experiences & remarkable milestones.

Portrait 01.

The Process

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You’re here! On our website, that is.

Searching for the right “fit” in a sea of photographers can be overwhelming. We get it. You want a photographer who understands you and your vision. We’re here to answer your questions with complete transparency, make you feel comfortable, and foster a professional relationship that gives you confidence. Take the first step by contacting us.

The Investment

Starts at $350

We offer a variety of customizable San Luis Obispo portrait photography packages for families, grads, professionals, and people in love. Contact us for a complete list of package and pricing options.

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Recent Portrait Galleries

CAITLIN HECK

TESTIMONIALS

LOVED EVERY SECOND!

My husband and I loved every second of our experience with SLOtography! With Dustin as our videographer, we felt entirely comfortable and at ease as he captured the most special day of our lives. He was professional and punctual, and brought both light and laughter to our wedding day! Having a video of our wedding day is the best gift we could have given ourselves and I am thrilled we were able to do it with SLOtography.

Caitlin Heck

Chelsea K

TESTIMONIALS

MADE US FEEL SO COMFORTABLE!

James is not only a photography genius, but also an incredibly kind and down to earth guy! His work is unparalleled and I was so lucky to have him photograph both my engagement shoot (for which he drove to SF for) and wedding. Not only did he manage to make my husband and I comfortable in front of the camera, he made my entire wedding party feel great. His style strikes the perfect balance of being easy-going and yet offering helpful direction, and his photos are complex, romantic, and timeless. Our house will be covered in wedding pictures because he gave us so many gorgeous shots we couldn't possibly just choose a few!

Chelsea K

Marisol

TESTIMONIALS

GREAT TO WORK WITH!

The entire SLOtography team was great to work with and worth every penny to capture the moments of our big day. So many family and friends felt the team captured the moments and atmosphere that slipped by us as the bride and groom. We really enjoyed working with James and the SLOtography team. Our family is growing and would definitely make the drive from LA to SLO to have James take our family photos.

Marisol

Katie G.

TESTIMONIALS

INCREDIBLE!

We hired Blake to take photos at our wedding in Harmony Town and he was incredible, from the beginning to the end! Working out the logistics was a breeze, and we were able to talk about what kind of shots we wanted. Not only is Blake funny, he is REALLY sweet and all of the guests and wedding party felt completely comfortable around him which was really important to us. Personally, I felt like he was a member of our family already! He was patient and great with our group. The photos turned out SO beautiful! He is really creative and it shows in our photos. We love Blake and cannot recommend his services enough for your next wedding or event! Thanks Blake!

Katie G.

Rebecca S.

TESTIMONIALS

I WOULD HIRE THEM AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT!

Blake and his team were exactly the team we needed for photo and video. They were always quick and clear with communication in the planning stages. On the day of our wedding we really enjoyed having them around. Not only did they take amazing photo & video, they were also polite, professional and fun guys to be around. We planned our wedding to be fun and unique and Blake, Dustin and James definitely played an important role in that. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!

Rebecca S.

Celebrate the little moments with photos that stand the test of time.

San Luis Obispo portrait photography starts at $350.

Customizable packages include collaborative planning and photography on location, as well as an online gallery with unlimited downloads and hosting.

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Jackie + Ryan are married!
Mariachi Music : Mariachi Autlence | @mariachi_autlence
Venue: Swallow Creek Ranch | @swallowcreekranch
Wedding Coordinator: Wild Coast Rituals @wildcoastrituals
Catering: Old SLO BBQ|@oldslobbq
Bar: Classic Cocktails |@classic_cocktails_bartending
Florals: Farmermaid Flowers| @farmermaidflowers
Makeup: Anna Grimes| @makeup_by_anna_grimes
Hair: Nichole Potter |@nichole.hair
Entertainment: DJ Sol| @officialdjsol | @yeswedoweddings
Photo & Video: SLOtography| @slotography
Photobooth: Moxnco | @moxnco
Transportation: Elegant Image | @elegantimagelimousine
Dessert: Sunset Churros| @sunsetchurros805
Officiant: Pastor Jono Schaffer
Rentals: SLO Party Rentals| @slopartyrentals
Dress: A Heart`s Desire Bridal| @aheartsdesirebridal
Rings: Bridal Rings Company |@bridalringscompany

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Jackie + Ryan are married!
Mariachi Music : Mariachi Autlence | @mariachi_autlence
Venue: Swallow Creek Ranch | @swallowcreekranch
Wedding Coordinator: Wild Coast Rituals @wildcoastrituals
Catering: Old SLO BBQ|@oldslobbq
Bar: Classic Cocktails |@classic_cocktails_bartending
Florals: Farmermaid Flowers| @farmermaidflowers
Makeup: Anna Grimes| @makeup_by_anna_grimes
Hair: Nichole Potter |@nichole.hair
Entertainment: DJ Sol| @officialdjsol | @yeswedoweddings
Photo & Video: SLOtography| @slotography
Photobooth: Moxnco | @moxnco
Transportation: Elegant Image | @elegantimagelimousine
Dessert: Sunset Churros| @sunsetchurros805
Officiant: Pastor Jono Schaffer
Rentals: SLO Party Rentals| @slopartyrentals
Dress: A Heart's Desire Bridal| @aheartsdesirebridal
Rings: Bridal Rings Company |@bridalringscompany

Nothing but pictures of newlyweds and a soundtrack.

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Nothing but pictures of newlyweds and a soundtrack.

If it’s been a while since you’ve attended a wedding, here’s a reminder: they are pure amazing.

The remarkable thing about this profession (wedding photography) is that I am privy to a synthesis of two lives as we witness them collide in spectacular fashion. Everyone in attendance has brought their support, love, gifts, amazing outfits, and cheer from hundreds/thousands of miles away to celebrate and witness this once-in-a-lifetime union. And in the blink of an eye, it’s gone. It’s so concentrated.

There are a chosen few who are honored & brave enough to speak and summarize the two lives of the newlyweds; each has 3 minutes to do so. And when you subtract the pauses (to hold back the tears), we find there’s only a couple of hundred words uttered. Potent. Emotional. Heavy.

And…I never know truly what I’m about to experience, as I lace up my boots and head out the door, to any given wedding. But it’s always remarkable.

And taking all of that, and turning it into a photo gallery…well, it’s a tall order. I love it. I’ve done it for a while now, and I can say with some confidence, I’m good at it, too.

But, at the end of the weekend… you’ll find me (as I am now), soaking in a bath. Recovering. Restoring. And preparing for next week, when it’s time to lace up again and see what the day brings. *spoiler: it’s gonna be awesome. (i.e.: Olivia+Jonah ❤️ )

Venue: @1800elpomar
Officiant: Russ Gordon
Cake: @madonnainn1958
Dj: KSSSD MOBILE DJ
Bartender: @centralcoastpartyhelpers
Day of Coordinator: @coordinatingwithk
Photographer: @SLOtography
Super 8 film video: @thelittlealli
Catering: @oldslobbq
Rentals

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If it’s been a while since you’ve attended a wedding, here’s a reminder: they are pure amazing.

The remarkable thing about this profession (wedding photography) is that I am privy to a synthesis of two lives as we witness them collide in spectacular fashion. Everyone in attendance has brought their support, love, gifts, amazing outfits, and cheer from hundreds/thousands of miles away to celebrate and witness this once-in-a-lifetime union. And in the blink of an eye, it’s gone. It’s so concentrated.

There are a chosen few who are honored & brave enough to speak and summarize the two lives of the newlyweds; each has 3 minutes to do so. And when you subtract the pauses (to hold back the tears), we find there’s only a couple of hundred words uttered. Potent. Emotional. Heavy.

And…I never know truly what I’m about to experience, as I lace up my boots and head out the door, to any given wedding. But it’s always remarkable.

And taking all of that, and turning it into a photo gallery…well, it’s a tall order. I love it. I’ve done it for a while now, and I can say with some confidence, I’m good at it, too.

But, at the end of the weekend… you’ll find me (as I am now), soaking in a bath. Recovering. Restoring. And preparing for next week, when it’s time to lace up again and see what the day brings. *spoiler: it’s gonna be awesome. (i.e.: Olivia+Jonah ❤️ )

Venue: @1800elpomar
Officiant: Russ Gordon
Cake: @madonnainn1958
Dj: KSSSD MOBILE DJ
Bartender: @centralcoastpartyhelpers
Day of Coordinator: @coordinatingwithk
Photographer: @SLOtography
Super 8 film video: @thelittlealli
Catering: @oldslobbq
Rentals

Anna + Conner 🤍

What an incredible weekend celebrating these two at Riata Ranch.

Anna was actually a bridesmaid in a wedding I photographed years ago, so getting the chance to document her own wedding alongside Conner felt especially meaningful. These two are brilliant humans — mathematicians, doctors, self-proclaimed nerds — but more than anything, they are deeply intentional about building a beautiful life together.

Their wedding weekend was centered on everything that matters most: connection, community, amazing food, dancing, laughter, and genuine time spent with the people they love.

From the relaxed backyard BBQ welcome party to the emotional ceremony beneath the oaks and the starry-night portraits under the new-moon sky, every part of this celebration felt authentic to who they are.

So grateful to have documented this beautiful weekend in Santa Margarita. Congratulations again, Anna + Conner ✨

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Vendor Details

Venue: @riataranch: Riata Ranch
Friday Dinner: @mosbbq: Cafe Runner (Mo’s BBQ)
Photography: @slotography: SLOtography
Hair & Makeup: @beauty_from_within63
Saturday Dinner / Catering: @pasocatering: Paso Catering
Officiant: @everybodyclazyourhands: Everybody Claz Your Hands