5.0
Praised by couples for:
Photographer
Pristine quality
Seasoned with weddings
Editorial, Authentic, Moody
Southern California
Travels up to 110 miles See details
Mindy was amazing!! So kind and made us feel really comfortable. She trekked up a mountain for us and even took photos from a ski lift to capture every moment. We love her!
Alex H.
5.0
Mindy was AMAZING!!! Our photos are exactly how I imagined them and more. She has such an incredible eye for catching the most perfect, natural, in-the-moment shots that truly captured how our wedding day felt. She was so chill and just completely went with the flow of my very go-with-the-flow mentality lol. She made everyone feel so comfortable, and our friends and family were all raving about her before we had even seen a single photo! We truly couldn’t be happier and would recommend Mindy a thousand times over!! She is a queen!
Betina B.
5.0
Mindy Shamp
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based out of Southern California, Mindy Shamp Photography wants to document your love story in an authentic and artful way. Lead photographer Mindy Shamp strives to provide a comfortable environment for you and your partner, allowing her to commit your genuine love and emotion to timeless film. Her editorial-style photography will result in beautiful photos that you can treasure for a lifetime.
Mindy believes in a hands-on approach from the time of booking to the end of your reception. Mindy offers engagement sessions to document your journey to the altar. She will create an in-depth day-of timeline with you to ensure a seamless process. Mindy would be honored to be a part of your wedding day and can’t wait to get started.
Details
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
Boudoir
Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Film Photography
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Artistic
Documentary
Lifestyle
Modern
Vintage
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2024 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Meet the team
Mindy Shamp
Owner
I love photography and I'm a sucker for moody vibes and capturing authentic emotion. I'm an inclusive photographer who feels beyond honored to tell your love story. When I am not behind my camera, I love anything outdoors, drinking a really good cup of coffee and hanging out with my family.
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5.0
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Clients rave about Mindy as a wedding photographer, praising her talent, professionalism, and calming presence. She captures natural, emotional moments with an artistic eye, puts camera‑shy guests at ease, and adapts smoothly to last‑minute changes. Photos consistently exceed expectations and are delivered promptly.Review photos
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Alex H
5.0
9/11/2026
Mindy was amazing!! So kind and made us feel really comfortable. She trekked up a mountain for us and even took photos from a ski lift to capture every moment. We love her!
Betina B
5.0
9/08/2026
Mindy was AMAZING!!! Our photos are exactly how I imagined them and more. She has such an incredible eye for catching the most perfect, natural, in-the-moment shots that truly capt...
ured how our wedding day felt. She was so chill and just completely went with the flow of my very go-with-the-flow mentality lol. She made everyone feel so comfortable, and our friends and family were all raving about her before we had even seen a single photo! We truly couldn’t be happier and would recommend Mindy a thousand times over!! She is a queen!
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Samantha H
5.0
4/22/2026
Mindy is a true artist and has the best eye to get the most perfect pictures - and she does it with ease and the biggest smile on her face. She was absolutely incredible, her pictu...
res, her vision, and just her as a person! Multiple people at my wedding told me how great she was (and this was before the pictures!) because she came and got straight to work. It was just her but she got pictures of everything from all different angles - truly impressive. She truly just knows how to do this. I trusted her with my special day and she absolutely stunned us. The amount of people (myself included) that were in absolute awe of my wedding photos are absolutely crazy. I can't stop looking at the pictures. I am having the toughest time choosing which ones to hang on our walls (which is a great problem to have). She made both my husband and I feel so comfortable and the pictures showed it. I highly highly recommend Mindy - I wish I could get married again just to have her take pictures! (jk but also not). Thank you so much Mindy!!!
Kevin G
5.0
3/25/2026
If you are looking for the best photographer for your wedding, book Mindy right now! Not only is her photography style absolutely gorgeous, she is a complete pleasure to work with....
She is always so responsive and professional and is always willing to go the extra mile to put your vision together. She worked with us to create the perfect timeline, including multiple revisions.
I can’t say enough about how big a part she played in making our wedding day feel so special. I felt like I could completely turn my mind off and just truly enjoy our wedding day because I knew Mindy was going to capture every single special moment. She made both my husband and me feel so relaxed during our wedding, and it definitely showed in every single one of our photos. My husband does not like to take photos at all, and she made him feel so comfortable that when we got our photos back, there wasn’t a single photo he didn’t like of himself. He told me that Mindy made him feel like a model!
I truly can not say enough about how much we loved working with Mindy. From our engagement to our wedding photos, the reviews we get from family and friends are all the same, they are absolutely GORGEOUS. You will not regret booking with Mindy I promise you that!
Cedar J
5.0
11/13/2025
Mindy is amazing! She did our engagement photos a few years ago and we knew from that point that we absolutely had to book her for our wedding in Minnesota this past October. We’re...
so glad we did. She’s so easy to work with and captured our day really beautifully. We had some camera shy family members that said they felt comfortable around Mindy. We just got our gallery back and are so happy with all of our photos!! Thank you again for everything Mindy!!!!
Jamie D
5.0
10/24/2025
We can’t say enough good things about Mindy. From the very beginning, she made us feel so at ease — which is no small feat since we’re usually a little camera-shy! Her calm and rea...
ssuring energy before the ceremony helped us slow down and really take it all in.
When we saw our photos, we were blown away. They’re absolutely stunning and capture the emotion and joy of the day so perfectly. We’ll cherish them for years to come.
Reece S
5.0
9/23/2025
Mindy was incredible! She was super fun to work with and accommodated with last-minute schedule changes. Her photos are beautiful and I couldn't have imagined a better photographer...
for my wedding!
Taylor M
5.0
4/05/2025
I'd leave Mindy 10 stars if I could. Super genuine and authentic. Made us feel so comfortable and went the extra mile to get us the dream photos we wanted. I can't recommend her en...
ough!!!!!
Megan V
5.0
12/02/2024
Mindy is a dream to work with. She really makes the whole process seamless. And seeing the photos she captured on my wedding made me so emotional. She is artistic and every moment ...
that my husband I wanted was there for us to look again and again. You are amazing Mindy, thank you for all your services. Please consider her for your wedding or events, you will not be disappointed.
Eugene P
5.0
10/05/2024
We are absolutely thrilled with our experience with Mindy as our wedding photographer! From the moment we met her, we knew we were in great hands. On our hectic wedding day, Mindy ...
was not only incredibly helpful and kind but also a calming presence that allowed us to truly enjoy each moment.
She has a remarkable talent for capturing the emotions of our guests, and her ability to document the day beautifully exceeded our expectations. The photos turned out absolutely amazing—we couldn’t have asked for anything better! Each image perfectly reflects the love and joy of our special day.
Mindy was also impressively responsive throughout the entire process. We didn’t have to wait long to see our photos, and she provided them to us very quickly. It was such a nice surprise to see her sharing highlights of our wedding on her Instagram story, allowing us to relive those beautiful moments all over again.
If you’re searching for a wedding photographer, we highly recommend Mindy! Her talent, professionalism, and genuine care for her clients make her a standout choice. Thank you, Mindy, for capturing our day so perfectly!
Matthew S
5.0
6/25/2024
What can't I say about Mindy?! My husband and I hired Mindy for our wedding in June and were completely blown away by her absolute talent, professionalism, and all-around vibes thr...
ough the entire process. We are so lucky to have found her through the Knot and immediately fell in love with her unique style and quality of her photos. We set up a meeting to make sure it was a good fit and she aligned with our vision and we could not have gelled better. We felt completely understood and we picked up on each others energies from the get go. She was clear with all her communications, pricing, packages etc. throughout and we could not wait to work with her. We stayed in communication for a year leading up to the big day, and she helped guide us along the journey and offered up extremely helpful advice for timelines, suggestion of shots, etc. and checked in with us multiple times before the big day.
On the day, she arrived cheerful and on time - what a breath of fresh air to have in your presence on what could otherwise be a very stressful day. She made everyone around her feel at easy and not like they were performing. It all felt natural and effortless throughout - we only wish we could have celebrated with her more by the end, merely as a guest!
We could not have been more pleased with how the photos came out - we felt our essence and love was truly captured by Mindy in a way no one else could. She was able to capture such incredible memories that I will hold near and dear for the rest of my life. She made us look hot as hell - what more could you ask for?
I obviously can't recommend Mindy enough. I look forward to getting the opportunity to work with her again in the future - at any event I can.
Breanna M
5.0
3/17/2024
Mindy is the best! She is so warm and friendly and immediately puts you at ease. We had the best time shooting and I didn't want it to end. She was so thoughtful about the shoot le...
ading up to it and we felt like she really got our vision. We LOVE LOVE LOVE the photos we got from our engagement session, it's everything we wanted and more.
Hayli C
5.0
1/10/2024
Mindy is an incredible photographer, after seeing her work from two of my friends weddings we chose our wedding date based on her availability. She is attentive and easy to communi...
cate with, we already knew we loved her artistic eye and trusted her to take the reins. She did our engagement photos as well, and I can confidently say she always delivers on capturing love and connection, and I adore the warm and fuzzy editing she does.
We will be looking for an excuse to work with her again in the future!
Deema A
5.0
12/04/2023
Finding a photographer for my wedding was probably one of - if not THE most important thing to me and I am so grateful that I stumbled on Mindy’s Instagram. She’s so incredibly kin...
d, supportive, and talented at what she does. Mindy took our engagement and wedding photos and the photos she takes capture so much more than I can explain in this review. She captures emotion, personality, love, and seemingly small but genuine moments that truly brought out the essence of our relationship with each other, our families, and the overall spirit of our wedding. There’s so much more I could say about her, but the work speaks for itself. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer and encourage you to fully trust in her creative process - you won’t be disappointed!
Clay A
5.0
11/23/2023
My wife and I are so grateful that Mindy shot our engagement and our wedding photos. She did an incredible job at capturing our personalities and love for each other, and every pho...
to was beautiful and artful. Even more importantly, Mindy helped preserve our peace by allowing us to focus on each other rather than the schedule, adapting to last-minute changes and getting everything done on time. We give Mindy the highest recommendation, and we sincerely hope we get a chance to work with her again in the future.
Danielle D
5.0
11/02/2023
I can’t say enough good things about Mindy and her work. We had the privilege of working with her for our wedding and the results are everything I had hoped for and more. Seeing ou...
r gallery brought me to tears, as she was able to capture the magic and beautiful detail of our wedding day. I couldn’t be more thankful to have had her as our photographer. There is no doubt, that she will be in our lives to capture the special moments to come in the future as a family. Thank you so much Mindy 💕
Samantha V
5.0
10/30/2023
Hiring Mindy to be our photographer was the best choice we made for our wedding. I cannot express enough how lucky we were to have found her. Aside from also taking the most amazin...
g photos, she’s so thorough and attentive both leading up to the event and on the actual day. On the day of your wedding, you really do spend the most time with the photographer (other than your significant other) and Mindy helps sooo much at putting you at ease, making things fun and making sure everything runs smoothly. She also helps create so many special moments to capture for you and your partner and really everyone involved. I cannot recommend her enough and am already looking forward to working with her for all our future big life events.
Chloe S
5.0
7/28/2023
Mindy was absolutely incredible. She is so warm and able to capture moments effortlessly. Her communication with us was clear and simple and she really made us all feel at ease. My...
husband Anthony and I had an intimate dinner to celebrate the moments we missed in our pandemic wedding and Mindy really understood what we were going for and really understood us. I have had some good experience with other photographers, but Mindy just made us feel so taken care of. PLUS, she is an artist and her photos show it. You will not be disappointed working with her. Thank you again for everything, Mindy!
Jillian B
5.0
2/18/2023
We found Mindy via a referral from a friend and she did an amazing job for us! She did our engagement shoot as well as our wedding and turned out astounding photos from both events...
. She made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and was excellent at giving direction to us while also capturing spontaneous moments in real time. Mindy is a huge support during the biggest day of your life and she has fast turn around of her photos. We are so glad that she was a part of our day and really captured the memories for us! Thank you so much! -Jacob and Jillian
Stephanie E
5.0
2/10/2023
As a wedding planner, Mindy exceeded my expectations for the photographer ! Her style is so versatile and her personality will please all.
She is easy going , fun, happy and easy ...
to talk to. She asks what YOU want as a client and loves to hear your ideas. She has fun energy you want to be around and is extremely professional.
She is a wonderful communicator and is organized .
I recommend Mindy to any and everyone !
Erin B
5.0
2/08/2023
I cannot recommend Mindy higher for all your photography needs! She did our engagement photos and our whole wedding day. She is so easy to work with, and her pictures are incredibl...
e. I often find I hate pictures of myself these days, feeling like they always capture angles I never see and I don’t recognize or like myself. Mindy’s pictures capture ME. The way I see me, the way I think other people see me. I know it sounds cheesy, but somehow I swear she isn’t photographing just you, but your soul. She captures so much more than the surface somehow. She is able to see light and color in a way that makes me realize it’s an entirely different language. She can take what seems like a random convenient wall and turn it into the perfect backdrop. Her photo editing displays her mastery of the art of photography. Her pictures are precious keepsakes I feel so lucky to have been blessed with. She is worth every single penny and more. She will always be my first pick photographer moving forward. (Her maternity and family shoots are also incredible). A brief scroll on her Instagram and you will see what I mean!
Vanessa C
5.0
2/02/2023
Mindy did an amazing job shooting our engagement photos! She was easy going, fun and helped us feel at ease! We are obsessed with our pictures! We cannot wait to work with Mindy a...
gain for our wedding!
Zach C
5.0
2/01/2023
Mindy is an absolute superstar! My wife and I did our engagement and wedding day shoots with her and could not be happier with the result. Mindy is a true professional. She does he...
r research ahead of time and stays in constant communication with her clients. We aren’t comfortable on camera but within the first five minutes of our engagement shoot, Mindy made us feel comfortable and kept our focus exclusively on one another. She’s a fantastic collaborator and knew exactly how to turn our vision into her own. Mindy is friendly, fun, has a terrific eye with editing skills to match! The turnaround time for our engagement and wedding album was super quick! Her rates are super fair. For the cost, you couldn’t find a more talented professional. I cannot recommend her enough! Mindy is the best!
Megan B
5.0
1/15/2023
We did our engagement shoot and then booked Mindy for our wedding. She’s the right mix of “go with the flow” and “keep to the list/schedule.” We love our photos and loved having Mi...
ndy there to capture our day!
Jessica M
5.0
1/15/2023
Mindy was amazing. She made our engagement photo shoot so comfortable and fun. Our photos were so beautiful. Definitely recommend her (:
Sarah F
5.0
1/13/2023
It was really great working with Mindy! Our bride had specific shots she really wanted and she was so helpful in creating a mini shot timeline to keep the photos moving!
The coup...
le never felt rushed and final product was beautiful!
Sarah- Wedding Coordinator
Troy C
5.0
1/13/2023
Mindy was phenomenal! She's super sweet and very professional. We could not have been any happier with our photos and our experience with her! My wife was stressed about not being ...
happy with the photographer or photos, but Mindy took all of her stress away and left us with nothing but an unforgettable experience and high quality pictures.
We recommend her to all of our family and friends who are looking to get married.
Would recommend her service period.
Brittany S
5.0
1/13/2023
Mindy is not only an incredibly talented photographer, she is very personable and provides a great experience. She is willing to go above and beyond on wedding days and guides the ...
bride and groom so well. I thoroughly recommend her for your wedding day!
Shannon W
5.0
1/13/2023
Mindy is an absolutely incredible photographer!! She is so professional and kindhearted. Her edits are moody and gorgeous. The photos I got from her are my favorite memento of my w...
edding. Book her! You won't be disappointed
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Travels up to 110 miles
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