Engagement Photographers in the Los Angeles Area

Choosing an engagement photographer is something you don't want to leave to the last minute. Much research is required to browse their work and make sure the photographer is the right match for you. Here's a helpful list of some of L.A.'s best.

1. Gavin Holt
(323) 605-4224
www.gavinphotography.com/engagement-photography/
www.gholt.com/cpg/

The Gavin Holt photography studio is based in Alhambra, Ca, but takes his talented photo shoots on location anywhere you would like to go. This artist is known for his vision of composition, artistically weaving in landscapes and architecture to his engagement photos. The Holt gallery is available on his website to give you some ideas of the perfect shoot for you. Some of the beautiful locations to view include Malibu Beach, the harbor at Marina Del Rey, Beverly Hills, The Santa Monica Pier and more. Whether you prefer a traditional shoot or something clever and creative, Holt has a photo collection to give you ideas of what works best for you.

Price for the Engagement Photography Package is $600, which includes photography wherever you like, 300 to 1000 digital negatives, and 50 to 100 processed photos. Wedding packages are also posted online; find the one right for you.

2. Furious Photographers
Doug: (626) 755-7248, Lawrence: (626) 755-7247
www.furiousphotographers.com

Furious Photographers are a team of five enormously talented artists ready to capture your engagement with both creativity and photojournalism for a lasting imprint of your event. Doug specializes in everything from traditional to contemporary, bringing something new to each client's needs. Lawrence brings a documentary-type vision to his shoots, recording your engagement with a journalistic approach. Greg brings pure artistry to every shot, Julie has an eagle eye for detail, making sure every inch of the shot is perfection, and Tang brings a fresh, quirky approach to photography that will make your photos the best they can be.

Furious Photographer's serve Los Angeles and Orange County; email or call for your individual prices. Not to be missed is their gallery of work displayed on their website. Magnificent photos, with great attention to detail, are online to give you some ideas for your special engagement event. They're young, fresh and artistic giants, making Furious Photographers one of the most well-known companies in Los Angeles.

3. Ken Weingart Photography
Telephone: L.A. (310) 395-4613 (Santa Monica), NY: (800) 754-9792
www.kenweingart.com

Ken Weingart is a multi-award winning photojournalist and advertising photographer, and one of the top names in the entertainment industry. He has a unique approach to capturing the human spirit, body and motion and provides engagement photos on location in the greater Los Angeles area and New York City. If English is a bit of a struggle, Weingart's foreign language skills include Spanish and Italian, giving him an edge over the competition with foreign clientele.

In addition to a remarkable career in his field, Weingart also operates a photography workshop for aspiring artists to work in the fashion industry, and another program is open to students to intern for college credit. Visit his website for an exciting collection of works, including celebrity photo shoots. Prices are determined on an individual basis.

4. Bleu Cotton Photography, located at 1901 Newport Plaza, Costa Mesa, Ca 92627
Telephone: (949)574-1900
www.bleucotton.com

Bleu Cotton is a team of highly skilled professionals with more than 30 years experience in photography. A unique feature is how they capture the romance and tailor the shoots closely to their client's needs. In addition to engagement photography, Bleu Cotton also does weddings, portrait, corporate and social events.

Visit their online gallery for portfolio work to include past clients and professional magazine layouts such as ABC's soap opera, All My Children. In addition, there website has a special portfolio link called "Fine Art" which may be employed for your engagement photos. These clever shots are highly artistic and worthy of any magazine cover. Call for individual prices for the package that suits your needs.

5. Andrena Photography
Telephone: (323)951-9995
www.andrenaphoto.com

Dina is the master photographer behind Andrena Photography. She's won multiple awards for her magazine covers and is well-known for her personality and ability to put her clients at ease. This office is extremely busy and recommends your booking a minimum of two weeks in advance. Payment policies include a one-third down retainer fee at the time of booking, with the balance due two weeks before the event.

If your dream is a wedding or engagement photo shoot on the beaches in Fiji, Dina loves to travel and will go anywhere in the world to photograph your event. Travel expenses apply, but what a relief to take one of Los Angeles's best imaging artists rather than relying on a local overseas photographer with no credentials. Visit Dina's blog for a gallery of her work and feedback from her clients.