santa barbara wedding photography + cinematography

Welcome. We are so glad you are here.

Our goal is to tell the story of your day in an authentic, elegant, and timeless way. Our style is “photojournalism meets editorial” with an emphasis on moments, texture, light, and color. 

We use a variety of different cameras, both digital + film, to collect moments in an artful way.

Zach Mendez and Dune Alford Santa Barbara Wedding Photographers

What People Are Saying

“Zach is a one-of-a-kind photographer. Someone who deeply cares for not only his clients but the memories that he captures with them. If you're a couple looking for a wedding photographer look no further, Zach is an amazing artist, and anyone who has him as their wedding photographer is extremely lucky.”

— SILAS + GINA

“Zach is one of the sweetest and most gentle humans we've met. We are so honored to have had him as part of our wedding. We fully trusted him throughout the entire process. Not only was he so comfortable to work with, it felt like we had our closest friend take our photos.”

— INA + PHIL

“Our experience with Zach as our wedding videographer was nothing short of exceptional! Zach has this unparalleled talent and genuinely sweet, fun personality that truly puts him in a league of his own when it comes to wedding video/photo. Then, you add Dune - Zach’s partner and fellow artistic genius, and it’s like a dream come true!”

— KATE + BRAD

FAQs

  • 8 hr combined photography & cinema investments start at $10k

    8 hr photography investments start at $7k

    2 hr elopement investments begin at $1.6k

    Please inquire to learn more about custom investment options.

  • If you think that you are awkward in front of the camera, you are not alone! This is something I hear from 90% of my clients. The truth is, you have nothing to worry about. One of the most common things I hear from my clients after a shoot is, “Wow, I actually had fun!” We are here to make you feel comfortable and guide you throughout the shoot in a natural and comfortable way to achieve authentic results.

  • We will always capture a wedding day with film and digital cameras. Film has a special look and feel that is difficult to replicate with digital equipment. Our digital editing style mimics the colors of 35mm film while maintaining a realistic interpretation of the day’s colors.

  • Definitely. All final images will be edited for color, saturation, exposure, and sharpness to ensure they look beautiful. My editing ensures you have a cohesive set of images that accurately and beautifully showcase your day.