Golden Lens Media

Best of Weddings (1x).

San Diego & Beyond!

About this vendor

Golden Lens Media is a premier wedding photographer in San Diego, CA, dedicated to creating breathtaking imagery that reflects the beauty and emotion of your special day. Our team specializes in crafting albums that tell a complete love story from quiet moments of anticipation to joyful celebrations on the dance floor. We believe wedding photography should be both personal and effortless. That’s why we take time to understand your style and vision, tailoring our approach to highlight your personalities, traditions, and unique connection. With a balance of photojournalism and fine-art photography, we capture natural expressions, elegant details, and cinematic portraits that stand the test of time. Whether you’re planning a romantic beach ceremony, a luxury resort wedding, or an intimate elopement in San Diego, we adapt our services to fit your needs. With flexible packages, a variety of editing styles, and a passion for delivering exceptional service, Golden Lens Media ensures your wedding photos will be more than images, they’ll be memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

Details

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits
Engagement

Photo & Video

Digital Files
Photo
Second Shooter Available
Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Documentary
Lifestyle
Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party

Awards and Affiliations

2026 'Best of Weddings'

out of 5.0

13 reviews

Search reviews

9/22/2025 • Rafael G

One of my friends warned me their photos took 4 months to get back. We let Calder know our concerns and he had a mini preview gallery of the best photos within a week and the full ...

set way sooner than expected. That meant we actually got to share them on our honeymoon, which was special.

9/29/2025 • Xavier F

We didn’t really know what kind of photos we wanted, and Calder hopped on a call to walk us through options. He explained it all in simple terms, which made me feel way more confid...

ent going in. The prep call ended up saving a ton of time on the day of our wedding.

9/24/2025 • Wendy S

I didn’t notice Calder or the other photographer much during the ceremony, but then I saw the photos and it was like they were everywhere at once. They even took crowd reactions du...

ring the ceremony and a beautiful one of my dad crying which was very special.

9/18/2025 • Trevor J

My husband and I hate being in front of a camera, so we were worried we’d look stiff. Calder had us walking, talking, and just being ourselves, and the photos feel like us instead ...

of forced poses. Big relief.

9/14/2025 • Katherine G

We almost skipped hiring a photographer because of budget, but Golden Lens Media worked with us on a package that made sense. No hidden fees, no surprises. Looking back, the photos...

are worth so much more than what we paid. Thank you for creating a custom package based on our budget!

9/08/2025 • David K

It rained the afternoon of our wedding and I was panicking, but Calder had backup spots ready and the venue was able to provide umbrellas for the photos. He kept us calm and made i...

t fun, and honestly the moody shots with the umbrellas turned out so unique!

9/02/2025 • Laura T

We had a lot of moving parts with divorced parents and big family groups, which I was nervous about. Calder handled it with patience and got all the combinations we wanted without ...

making it stressful. The candid shots of the family laughing together ended up were some of our favorites.

8/06/2025 • Noah H

Golden Lens Media was easy to coordinate with and didn’t overcomplicate anything. Calder asked us what we wanted, gave a few suggestions, and handled the rest. The final shots turn...

ed out better than expected. We have a 5 year old that wasn't having a good day and he even gave him a little toy that made him smile for the pics.

7/29/2025 • Julian L

We weren’t super focused on photos going into our wedding, but after seeing the shots they took, we’re glad we didn’t skip it. He kept it casual and didn’t make things awkward. We ...

ended up with a bunch of moments that we honestly forgot happened. They even mailed us a USB engraved with our names and the wedding date that had all the pictures on it.

7/24/2025 • William J

Golden Lens Media was a great fit for what we wanted which was vintage inspired edits. They had a video call with us prior to booking them and showed us some of their stylized edit...

s similar to the example images we shared. We weren't sure where to get prints and they referred us to a local shop that was able to help us.

7/10/2025 • Alexander M

Simple process, good communication, and the final photos look great. Calder was easygoing but still gave us guidance when we needed it. It was a smooth experience overall and we wi...

ll be hiring him again for anniversary photos.

7/09/2025 • Gabriel H

We weren’t expecting anything crazy, but the photos actually turned out better than we thought. Calder was cool, didn’t try to force anything, and gave us a bunch of great shots. V...

ery happy with the outcome!

7/09/2025 • Ethan B

We hired Calder for our wedding after seeing some of his previous work, and he didn’t disappoint. He was easy to work with, showed up on time, and got a ton of great shots without ...

being in the way. The photos came out clean, natural, and not overly edited, which we appreciated.

Contact

860 Kuhn Dr., Suite 201, San Diego, CA | San Diego & Beyond!