5.0
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Photographer
Seasoned professional
Capturing memories
Coastal Photography
Modern Wedding Photography for the Wildly in Love
CA
Travel area: No travel restrictions See details
Videography services available
Jeff was awesome! We had a small, private elopement on the beach and couldn't have asked for a better photographer. He was incredibly personable, flexible, and easy to work with from start to finish. He really went above and beyond our expectations, and you can tell he takes a lot of pride in his work. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful, and he did such a great job capturing all the special moments from our day. He even took some amazing drone footage that gave us a completely different perspective of the ceremony and the beautiful setting. We were blown away by how everything turned out! Jeff made the whole experience easy and enjoyable, and we're so grateful to have these memories captured so well. We couldn't recommend him enough!
Jeff at Coastal Photography was fantastic to work with! He made the entire session feel natural, fun, and completely stress-free. The photos turned out stunning, perfectly capturing the beautiful Ventura coastline and genuine candid moments. Fast turnarounds, excellent communication, and amazing final shots. We couldn't be happier and will definitely be booking again!
About this vendor
Jeff Tillquist
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
At Coastal Photography, in Ventura, CA, we are all about natural, timeless wedding photography with a fun, easygoing approach. We blend seamlessly into the day, working comfortably with couples, families, wedding parties, guests, and vendors alike. We know how to jump in when a little direction is needed and step back when the real moments are unfolding. The result is a gallery that feels beautiful, genuine, and completely you.
Asian-owned, Black-owned, Hispanic or Latinx-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, Native American-owned, Pacific Islander-owned, Veteran-owned and Woman-owned Business
9+ years in business
Speaks English
Meet the team
Jeff Tillquist
Owner
Hey, I’m Jeff.
I honestly feel like I was made to shoot weddings. I love the energy, the people, the chaos and all the little moments in between. My goal is to keep things fun and relaxed, give you direction when you need it, and let you enjoy the day while I capture what’s actually happening.
I’m big on connection, and that’s probably the compliment I hear most from couples and their guests: that being around me just feels easy.
When I’m not shooting, I’m usually with my wife and our two boys, somewhere near the beach.
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Travel area: No travel restrictions
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