Portrait Photographers in Santa Barbara, CA

Based in Santa Barbara, California, and Oahu, Hawaii, I specialize in authentic commercial & lifestyle photography that tells compelling stories. With over 6 years of experience, I'm passionate about capturing the essence of every moment in a unique and artistic manner. My expertise spans various photography genres, including love celebrations (couples, honeymoon, engagement, proposal, anniversary, elopements & weddings), editorial family photography, but also commercial and event photography (small and large businesses, entrepreneurs, brands, corporate, VIP events, real estate photography). My esteemed clientele includes renowned brands such as WIX, Moet Hennessy, United Healthcare, Veuve Clicquot, AARP, PGA, NOAA, Airbnb, Four Seasons and 1000+ happy individual clients. I take pride in understanding my clients' needs to create personalized images that resonate with their stories. Proof of that are 150+ five-star reviews on Google. If you seek a photographer dedicated to crafting unique and individualized images for you or your brand, let's connect!

Hello! I am a Southern California based Photographer with International travel experience. Many Photographers are able to take a beautiful image, what sets me apart is my passion to tell your authentic, dynamic story in a way that is relaxed, fun, and sincere. Let's work together!

Enjoy magazine-quality photos by an experienced portrait photographer and have fun in our beautiful fair city with glorious golden California light. I keep things light and moving and will never let you look like a dork or make you stew in an awkward pose. I truly believe that play is at the heart of good work. A great photo is an all over body experience. We get to have a lot of fun and feel more alive by showing the real you, the authentic you and those you care about. I'm Doug Ellis, a Santa Barbara branding, headshot, and family portrait photographer who helps people feel at ease no matter the occasion. I have a career and Masters degree in branding/marketing and use somatic coaching and positive psychology and other energetic/body based tools to help you embody and express your best. I have been a full time professional photographer in Ojai, Santa Barbara, and Montecito for 15 years and you can read more about me at dougellis dot com. My images have been published in national magazines and broadcast television programs, including People, Spirituality & Health, Travel + Leisure, Success, National Geographic, and Oprah's Super Soul Sunday and the Today Show. "You see..its neither pride, nor gravity but love that pulls us back down to the world. The soul makes a thousand crossings, the heart just one." John Glenday

*Please note my pricing listed is a starting price for 1 hour (: Please do not reach out if out of budget as I have to pay for leads! Mattea LinAe is a photographer specializing in timeless, high-end imagery. Her photos emphasize authenticity and emotional connection, often capturing raw, unposed moments that feel intimate and natural. Finding inspiration in the stories that people have to tell and focusing on capturing their essence in a way that feels both personal and timeless - her approach reflects a deeper connection to the human experience, which is central to her photography. Adopted from Korea, her experience with feeling like the ‘odd one out’ has taught her to always be in search of the people, places, and things that often go unnoticed. Her compositions often focus on the details—the subtle interactions between people, the textures of environments, and the play of light and shadow—all contributing to a story within each image. She has spent the last decade continuing to travel the world and documenting stories for hundreds of people, places, and brands and plans to do so for the rest of her life. As seen in Vogue, Architectural Digest, Forbes, Eater, Harper's Bazaar and more