5 out of 5 stars and 36 reviews Best of Weddings (3x).
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(36)Santa Barbara, Ojai, Los Angeles, All Destinations
About this vendor
Kyle London is a Wedding photography team based in the sun soaked Santa Barbara, California. Kyle and Etta work together to joyfully tell the story of your wedding day while documenting the profusion of emotions and people that encompass it all. They believe in the genuine laughs and candid tears as much as the perfectly balanced portraits. They strive to be more than just another Vendor but rather a friend along for the wedding to share their passion of authentic imagery, and hope couples will join them beforehand for an adventurous engagement shoot and perhaps a few glass of wine or coffee along the way to ensure that comfort and bond exists on the day of.
Please take a look around the website and don't hesitate to reach out via email or calling Kyle, he is always happy to help.
Details
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Film Photography
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Dramatic
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2024.2020.2017.
Best of Weddings
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Working with Kyle was great! He made our elopement experience amazing, we were comfortable and gave us great direction. Even when we got tired he still made the experience fun.
I can't say enough good things about Kyle! He photographed our small wedding in Santa Barbara 2 years ago, and was totally game for hiking in the fog to get some incredible moody p...
ictures. All of our pictures turned out even better than we could have imagined, including our engagement photos. He was so easy and comfortable to work with, our family loved him too!
Kyle photographed our small backyard wedding and gorgeous beach portraits, and we’re so happy with the pictures. Kyle was super professional while still being fun and easygoing, an...
d he totally understood the relaxed wedding vibe we were going for. Since the wedding my husband and I have talked repeatedly about how glad we are that we chose to work with Kyle! 100% recommend!
I am so thankful we found Kyle through his stellar reviews!! We used Kyle for our wedding and we couldn't be happier with how our photos turned out! We had a venue change and Kyle...
was incredibly accommodating. It was at a place he had not been before and he was so professional - arrived early to get accustomed to the place and scout out the best places for pictures. He has such a wonderful eye and vision for photos . . . everyone we share them with responds "WOW". Thank you so much Kyle!! You were a pleasure to work with, so kind and we just adore all our photos!! You really captured our special day! Highly recommend!!
Absolutely amazing! The pictures turned out wonderful! He made my husband and I feel so comfortable while taking photos. He knows how to do justice for black skin!
My husband and I hired Kyle to photograph our wedding in Santa Barbara and could not have been happier with our pick. He worked with us to put together a custom package that fit ou...
r needs and was so kind and professional throughout the whole process. He made us feel very relaxed on the day of the wedding and captured some really sweet moments but also got us laughing for some of our favorite photos. We can honestly say that we thought he captured our personalities really well!! He also gave us a great balance of cheerful day shots to show off our colorful flowers and some moody sunset shots that are gorgeous, and we loved that we got some photos of both styles because he does them both well. We are so in love with our wedding photos and everyone we showed them to commented that the photographer did a fantastic job! We'll cherish these photos and are so happy that we have such personal and beautiful photos to look back on and remember our wedding day.
Kyle shot my fiancée and I's engagement photos, and we are beyond happy! Kyle did a fantastic job, went above and beyond (he stood out in the rain to capture our moment!), and the ...
photos turned out great. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a photographer for any occasion!
Kyle was referred to us by another wedding photographer in Santa Barbara and we are so happy with how everything worked out. He has a wonderful artistic point of view and is so lai...
d back and easy to work with. As other reviews have said, he is the perfect balance of relaxed and professional. We had a small civil ceremony at the Santa Barbara courthouse and the photos are stunning. Kyle knew exactly where to get the best shots and gave us lots of helpful pointers. My husband and I are camera shy but Kyle was so patient and made us feel comfortable the entire time. Because he knows the courthouse so well he even gave us advice ahead of time about the logistics and what to expect, which was so reassuring. Our guests loved him too (so did our dog)! We had an amazing day and Kyle played a large part in making the occasion so special. We would work with him again in a heartbeat.
I honestly get teary eyed writing this review for Kyle. Words can not express what he did to bring our wedding day to life. First of all, one should note, Kyle lives in California....
We had our wedding in my hometown in Nashville. My husband and I adored Kyle so much, nobody else compared so we flew him down to Tennessee. Kyle has a magic touch you can't teach in a photographer. Not only is he an incredible photographer, but he is warm, friendly, genuine, sincere, and believes in love. He doesn't get stressed under pressure. He goes to great lengths to get there perfect shot, and he makes you feel at ease. If you have a shot list, he get's it done. If you are unsure what photos you want or need, don't even worry. Kyle know what to do. He is a professional on every level, but has a charming, caring personality that make you love being in his presence instantly. He has a huge heart and is a master at his craft. I recommend him to everyone!!
Kyle is an amazing wedding photographer. Kyle impressed us with his professionalism, work ethic and artistry behind the lens and during the editing process. Throughout the process,...
from planning, engagement photos, to the day of the wedding, Kyle was helpful and communicative. We were glad to have his input on what was a magical day. He made time to learn our story so that he could capture it in all the photos. My dad passed away 5 months later and Kyle’s photos were the most recent ones we had that captured my dad’s spirit and happiness. It truly been a gift that we’ll cherish forever.
Kyle a fantastic photographer and wonderful person to have on your team during the planning and celebration process. He is very professional and personable and catches all the most...
poignant moments. His use of lighting and way of capturing the feeling of the time and space is gorgeous. Our photos were absolutely beautiful and are such a wonderful remembrance of our special day. Thank you Kyle!!
We were extremely lucky to land Kyle London Photography. Although our wedding was simple and low-fuss, we knew we wanted to invest the bulk of our budget on an amazing photographe...
r. Looking at his work, I initially thought he would be way out of our price range, but after meeting in person the first time, he did his best to work with our budget .
We knew from the beginning that Kyle would be a blast to work with. He was easy to talk to and his sense of humor made the photo sessions as painless as possible. He did a fantastic job directing us for sophisticated portraits that look like they belong in a high-end magazine. He also did a beautiful job of capturing priceless candids of us and our wedding guests. Although we waited 3 months to get our wedding photos back, the finalized album was more than worth the wait. I am so grateful to have such lovely photos to treasure for the rest of our lives.
Kyle put us at ease through the whole process! We had a multi-day event and he had many good suggestions where and how the flow of taking pictures at these events should go. He’s a...
n excellent communicator and was great at working within our budget.
Most of all we LOVE the pictures he took! They bring us a ton of joy whenever we look back at them!
Kyle’s the best and we 10/10 recommend him!
Kyle was extremely easy for us to work with. He immediately picked up on our laid back vibe for our wedding. I appreciated his punctuality, clear communication, and knowledge about...
how to make the day of go smoothly. I kind of felt like he was better than my wedding planner!! He shot our destination wedding, and despite the sun being bright and fierce, we couldn't be happier with the final products. I couldn't recommend him and his serices more!
Look no future for a wedding photographer - Kyle is the BEST in the business. My husband went to college with Kyle & we had seen his photography skills at some of our friends weddi...
ngs, so when it came to picking a photographer we had reached out to Kyle & were never disappointed.
For our engagement photos, Kyle drove down to San Diego (where we live) and shot our photos at Sunset Cliffs & Pacific Beach Pier. We were pretty awkward & nervous at first being in front of the camera - but Kyle makes you feel at ease with his charming, easy-going personality. By the end of the shoot he had us laughing, kissing & crying. The photos came out incredible! We used the sunset cliffs picture for our save the date.
After our engagement shoot, I was feeling pretty overwhelmed with all of the wedding planning. Kyle helped us by meeting with us in person to discuss how the day of photography works. He sent us a nice draft to make up of what combination of guests we would like in each photo (ie. Bride & mother of the bride, bride and mother of the bride plus groom, bride plus aunt ect.). The list made it so nice the day of the wedding so Kyle easily could get photos of our family & friends, while we enjoyed the day!
For our wedding, Kyle flew out to Cape Cod, Mass (where I am from). The day of the wedding Kyle showed up promptly to the girls getting ready, & quickly put a smile on all of the bridesmaids faces. Everything went so smoothly. Kyle had never been to Cape Cod, but managed to place together the most perfect spots/ lighting for our photos. We could not be any happier with how they came out!!
Again, you will not be disappointed with Kyle as your wedding photographer!
Kyle is easy going, professional and an amazing photographer. He made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera, which we aren’t used to. I’m absolutely in love with all our ph...
otos and so so happy we hired Kyle!
Kyle is amazing! He went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I were comfortable, including taking us wine tasting before our wedding to get to know us better.
He is a jo...
y to be around, and you can feel and see how much he loves his work. Kyle really blended in with our friends and family, and we hardly noticed him snapping pictures. We absolutely love our wedding pictures, and are so grateful to have had some one as kind and dedicated as Kyle be a part of our wedding day.
Kyle was absolutely phenomenal throughout the entire process of planning, day of, and delivering photos of our wedding. He was an absolute dream come true. I was my own wedding pla...
nner, and anyone going through the process of planning a wedding knows how stressful and overwhelming it can become. When I first was looking for photographers, I wanted to find someone who knew how to capture the spirit, love, and magic of the big day. Kyle was recommended to me and when I viewed his profile I knew he encompassed what visions I had in mind. When we first spoke on the phone, his calm demeanor, suggestions, knowledge and genuine interest in what I hoped for the day (besides his beautiful portfolio) was why I chose him. He came to our venue a few days prior to get ideas for where to shoot, suggested where to take big group photos, as well as the golden hour sunset photos, etc., and had so many wonderful and insightful ideas, I am simply blown away by the outcome of our photos! It was beyond what I could have ever hoped for. If you're looking for someone who not only takes incredible photos & is extremely talented, but is professional, easy going, artsy, reliable, fun, hard working, and has a positive attitude, Kyle is your guy. You will not be disappointed. Thank you very much Kyle London Photography for capturing the best day of our lives and we will have these memories forever!
Kyle London Photography is second to none when it comes to finding someone who will capture the true spirit of you and your partner. My fiancée (now wife) had major apprehensions ...
about taking our engagement and wedding photos because she felt like every time she had a professional photo taken she never looked natural or herself. After having a few conversations with Kyle it was very apparent he had the kind of kindness, humor and ease about him that would give us the best possible chance at actually enjoying the photo taking process. There has not been a moment since hiring Kyle that he has not brought about genuine smiles, tears and laughs from us, and I think that is probably the most important part of capturing your life in a snapshot. Aside from that, the man is talented!! And affordable! And he actually works with you and for you to make sure you look and feel your absolute best at all times. And then, we got our photos back and WOW. We were so impressed with what he had accomplished. He actually had a crazy idea to take whisk us away from our venue location for a few snaps in this park that ended up looking like we were strolling around in a magical garden. He did all of that and checked every single photo request we had on the list. Do yourself a favor and hire this guy before he gets booked, and if you don’t believe me, just check out his Instagram.
Kyle photographed me and my husband’s wedding day. Not only does he take beautiful pictures, but he is also a joy to have around. His fun & easy going nature helped to make us (and...
our wedding parties) comfortable. For someone who usually feels awkward being photographed, I had a lot of fun! I think this showed through in our photos. My husband has since worked with him on other creative projects & has been happy with that as well.
Thank you Kyle!
Kyle and his second photographer were both amazing!! We can't say enough great things about Kyle London Photography. I'm usually very shy in front of a camera and Kyle made me fe...
el very relaxed, comfortable, and beautiful! We have had comments from friends and family say the most amazing things about how great our photos turned out. Kyle went above and beyond to scout the area beforehand and picked out the best angles, back drop, and time to get the best shots. Thank you Kyle!
I can't say enough great things about Kyle and Etta. When my husband and I were selecting photographers, we knew we had to find someone we were incredibly comfortable with as we ar...
e both super awkward in front of a camera. At most we expected a photographer would talk to us a couple times on the phone before the wedding and that would be it. We never expected the amount of time and dedication Kyle put into getting to know us and our family. Before we had even formally signed a contract, Kyle met up with my husband, myself, and my in laws just to get to know us. He wanted to understand our personalities, our style, and our priorities. We knew immediately we wanted him to capture our special day. Before we did our engagement photo shoot, Kyle dedicated even more time and met up with us a couple hours before taking pictures just to do some wine tasting and chat to make sure we were as comfortable as possible. Throughout the entire process, Kyle was super responsive and supportive. It is clear he has the expertise and the eye for not only capturing amazing photographs but also making everyone feel relaxed in front of the camera. The day of was perfect, he made us completely comfortable, we almost forgot we were being photographed all day! Our parents could not stop raving about how amazing Kyle and Etta were in capturing all of the right shots and making everyone feel comfortable and happy. We also had a videographer on the day of who Kyle had never worked with before, many people warned us it could be challenging having independent videographers and photographers as they would get in each others way. This didn't apply for us! Kyle and Etta seamlessly worked wonderfully with the videographers. It meant a lot that they could work together so smoothly and both were able to capture the perfect shots respectively. We could not be happier with our experience, and we will cherish these photographs forever. We can't thank you enough Kyle and Etta!!
Kyle was the perfect choice for photographing our wedding. He is the perfect combination of professional and laid back- his relaxed demeanor really made us loosen up in front of th...
e camera, while his professionalism and innate photographic talent made for some insanely gorgeous photos. His assistant Etta is also a joy to work with. They were able to capture a variety of different shots of our day, and I think they really captured the essence of who we are as a couple. I can't recommend Kyle highly enough!
Kyle was super easy to work with and was a fun guy to have as a photographer. We had our wedding earlier this year at the end of June at the Santa Barbara courthouse, in the Mural ...
Room. He was flexible and even offered to meet us when he came down to LA for work which was nice and we got to connect which was really great. My bridal party and wedding planner loved him as well bc he was super cool and laid back. He captured some great shots as well as some not so great ones but I guess that's not really completely his fault bc I must admit, I was Lil awkward posing in some of the pictures just bc I'm not used to it but he was always so patient and understanding the whole day. He did initially offer to squeeze in some extra pics by the beach but due to unforeseen events, he wasn't able to afterwards. We were limited to photographers since we weren't local plus we were on a pretty tight budget but Kyle was able to offer everything we wanted within a reasonable price. We loved our album too which came out really nice! Thanks Kyle!!
My husband and I hired Kyle for our June 4th wedding in Santa Ynez California. Kyle is amazing!!! He is such a talented photographer and such a great guy. He got every shot you cou...
ld think of with a perfect mix of staged and candid. The shots with my husband and I looked straight out of an editorial. The wedding party and other close friends have all reached out to me and mentioned how impressed they are with how the wedding photos came out. Kyle takes quality photos and also ads a special style. I absolutely recommend him for any couple looking for a photographer.
Kyle was amazing - He was flexible, and laid back, perfect for what we needed and wanted for our photos! The pictures were absolutely gorgeous, and he was very generous about shari...
ng them all with us. He is great, and affordable! A perfect combination of posed and spontaneous moments from our special day!
It was such a pleasure to have Kyle as our wedding photographer, from the first meeting with him over Skype until receiving the beautiful photos! We decided to celebrate our weddin...
g in Santa Barbara as a destination from the East coast and Kyle was so accommodating meeting with us several times on Skype prior to our wedding. His relaxed yet professional demeanor quickly made us feel at ease and confident in choosing him. The day of he was able to capture all the small details that seem to blur by as well as adeptly maneuver between the large group shots and intimate moments of just us. He was able to get such genuine shots of those that thought they were not good in front of the camera with his humor and good eye for candid moments! Kyle is hardworking, dependable and was such a joy to have around on our big day! We were stunned with the beautiful pictures when we got them back and could not be happier to recommend him!
My husband and I hired Kyle for our June 4th wedding in Santa Ynez California. Kyle is amazing!!! He is such a talented photographer and such a great guy. He got every shot you cou...
ld think of with a perfect mix of staged and candid. The shots with my husband and I looked straight out of an editorial. The wedding party and other close friends have all reached out to me and mentioned how impressed they are with how the wedding photos came out. Kyle takes quality photos and also ads a special style. I absolutely recommend him for any couple looking for a photographer.
I hired Kyle for my niece’s wedding as a gift to her. Kyle met with my niece and her husband to ensure that everyone was comfortable and at ease before the wedding. His personali...
ty really came through at this meeting and at the wedding. Kyle was professional, worked for hours, and was able to capture the day through his photographs. The wedding couple and all the guests were overjoyed with his pictures of the event. Kyle has a flair that cannot be beat both with candid and traditional wedding shots. We couldn’t have been happier with the results.
Kyle totally rocked our wedding photos. He traveled all the way to San Diego for us and spent the entire day creating incredible images and capturing the true joy of our wedding da...
y. He put together an amazing photo album for us that is one of my most precious treasures. Great photographer, easy to work with and has a great style that brings out people's personalities and makes you at ease. He also did my professional head shots so I recommend him for anything photo related!
So glad we found Kyle! He shot our wedding in May 2016 and did a fantastic job! He captured beautiful shots of all the little and big moments and, perhaps even more import for me, ...
he was just such a wonderful person to have around- good energy, making us laugh, giving us direction in a relaxed and creative manner, just a pleasure! He also got us a sneak peak of a few incredible photos the day after our wedding, which was such a fun surprise! I could go on about his artistic skills, but essentially, I couldn't recommend him more!! Incredible photographer and person :)
Where do we begin? When we first visited his site, we thought his work had a great balance of the candid moments and traditional portraiture we wanted and from our first meeting we...
knew Kyle had the type of energy and presence we wanted around us on our big day. His flexible packaging system let us design exactly what we wanted for our photography at just the right price too! The day of was just magic, and he was funny and lighthearted while coordinating everyone for the family and group photos. The whole day was a whirlwind for us, too many smiles and too many tears to count, but we knew he was documenting it all. When he delivered our album, we were beyond happy with the photos. We cannot recommend him enough!
We hired Kyle for our wedding last month and couldn't have been more impressed. From the time that we first met him a few weeks prior to go over the details, we were confident in t...
he outcome. Kyle brings a lot of skill and natural ability to find that perfect shot. Perhaps more importantly, he's just a really great guy. He fit in so well amongst our guests that we were all sad to see him go at the end. Fortunately, we have hundreds of wonderful photos to remember the day forever. Very highly recommended.
KYLE was just awesome!!! I have not one thing bad to say about Kyle.
We are from the east coast and did a wedding in Santa Barbara and looked through a bunch of photographers but...
we felt the best vibe with Kyle.
He was affordable, friendly, creative and approachable. He even wanted to meet with us for coffee sometime a few days before the wedding to meet with us personally at his own expense just to make sure he captured our special day....boy, did he ever.
So to be clear, it happened to be a gay wedding and being that he was a straight photographer, he was so warm and understanding that there was no awkwardness and the focus was on the grooms like it should be.
He took all of the photos we wanted, he even took photos for some of my siblings' families. We had agreed that he would leave by a certain time but he stayed an extra two hours at his own expense just to capture our day.
We received the photos in a timely and perfect fashion. My sister event said to me that he captured the essence of our personalities in the photos which is hard to do.
I just got to say - if you are getting married in Santa Barbara and even Southern California - go with Kyle London....it is so worth it.
Kyle was wonderful, start to finish. He is very charming and easy to talk to, and really cares about giving you what you want - he's a great listener. He made everyone feel very c...
omfortable (even people who hate being photographed, like me). Most importantly, he got tons of amazing shots of our wedding and reception, and wonderful portraits of all our family members. He was so patient through the whole process, and he delivered high-quality digital photos a couple weeks after the wedding. We are so very pleased that we went with Kyle London Photography for our wedding. We couldn't have asked for anything better than what he gave us.
Kyle is a newer photographer which means he's flexible, not a diva, and is a very pleasant and patient guy. He shot for so many hours for a great price, uploaded the pix in less th...
an a month, and created a 150 picture slideshow for all my guests to view online. He even created a GIF for the conga line! Great job. My only recommendation is to give him a list of shots if you really need something specific. We loved the candids the best.
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638 Orchard Ave, Santa Barbara, CA | Santa Barbara, Ojai, Los Angeles, All Destinations
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