Destination Wedding Photographer

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is whether I travel to document weddings outside of Palm Springs, California. The answer is simple: if you’re a fun crew and plan on having an awesome wedding, I’ll gladly document you in all your wedding day glory, whether that’s in Southern California or halfway across the globe. I try to keep most of my travel focused on the Southern California region, but I often photograph destination weddings in Northern California, Chicago, Las Vegas, Rhode Island, and all sorts of crazy f**king places where awesome people are getting married and having a good time. If my art and approach to photography connects with you, don’t hesitate to reach out about a destination wedding. Below are some of the places I’ve shot engagement sessions, elopements, or weddings, and I’m always ready to add to the list if you’re bringing the good vibes.

As the father of a five-year-old son and a seven-year-old daughter, whom I love more than anything else in life, I only take on a small number of destination weddings so I can maximize my time with them.

California Destination Wedding Photography

How Much Do Photographers Charge For Destination Weddings?

Pricing for a destination wedding photographer can fluctuate depending on a number of factors. If a photographer is somewhat close to the wedding venue (say they’re located in San Diego and traveling to Los Angeles), it’s reasonable for them to charge the federal mileage rate to the bride and groom (72.5 cents per mile as of 2026) along with a small charge for time and food, typically $50 to $100.

If you’re planning a destination wedding that requires the photographer to book a flight, get a hotel, and arrive at the location a day beforehand, expect to pay anywhere between $500 and $1,500 in additional travel expenses to cover those costs. The good news is it’s often more cost-effective to hire a destination wedding photographer and cover travel than to hire someone local in the most popular destination wedding locations, such as Milan, Chicago, London, Paris, New York, and Tuscany. Not to mention, you get to pick a wedding artist whose work and personality you actually connect with, which matters a lot when it comes to getting unique, organic wedding photos.