Santa Barbara Wedding Photographers
The Sisters Behind the Camera
Trust + Friendship
It is our promise and honor to give you our hearts. We love nothing more than getting to know you for who you truly are together.
As Santa Barbara wedding and elopement photographers, it is our goal to document you and your relationship as it is — the wild, untamed, passionate, imperfectly perfect. The things that make you, YOU.
Our Commitment to You
We believe in building meaningful connections with our clients, taking the time to understand your personalities, preferences, and the emotions you want to preserve. We want you to feel comfortable and at ease in front of our cameras, allowing your authentic selves to shine through in every shot.
What truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to going above and beyond for our clients. We pour our hearts and souls into every wedding we photograph, treating it as if it were our own. From meticulously scouting unique locations to suggesting personalized touches that will enhance your photos, we are there every step of the way to ensure that your vision becomes a reality. We are not just photographers; we are there to ensure that your love story is beautifully preserved and cherished for generations to come.
Bethany
Hey, I’m Beth, the girl who picked up a camera at eleven years old and never looked back. My Dalmatian Henry, hiking, and sushi are a few of my favorite things. I’m known for being the biggest animal lover. It was about six years ago that I really started to dive deep into photography. It wasn't until my sister Kenzie pushed me to grow and explore my photography by encouraging me to venture into couples and weddings. It clicked immediately and became our passion. My sister played a huge part in what has shaped me into the photographer I am today. Her incredible attention to detail and ability to communicate her ideas and effortlessly bring them to life is inspiring. We’re the perfect team.
Mackenzie
Hi there, I’m Mackenzie but you can call me Kenzie. If you know me then you know that I am obsessed with all things baking, a good matcha latte, and my little nieces and nephews. I fell in love with photography about seven years ago. It quickly became my favorite thing to do. Being able to connect with so many incredible couples and families to capture some of their life’s greatest moments is absolutely priceless and the greatest honor. I feel extremely grateful to pursue this passion as Santa Barbara photographers alongside my sister Beth. We’re yin and yang, complete opposites in just about every way, yet we’re the perfect balance and love working together so much. I couldn’t imagine doing this with anyone else.
“Working with Bethany Joy Photography was such a pleasant experience! These two girls were a joy to be around and their beautiful vision of our engagement session came through in the photos we received. It was wonderful watching their creative minds in action as they asked us to pose and create particular expressions. Our photos are absolutely stunning- Bethany’s photo-capturing skills are remarkable and her sister’s eye for poses created the perfect duo. My fiance and I are incredibly grateful that this session not only captured our love for each other but gave us such as sweet memory to look back on. I will definitely be contacting these ladies for future photography sessions and would recommend you do too!”
How do we work?
On wedding days, you will always have both of us capturing all the goodness - we consider ourselves a package deal. You get the perk of having a second perspective for all your most special moments.
Bethany is a wizard with her camera and has a soft-spoken, calming presence - insuring to capture the fleeting moments that are often overlooked. Mackenzie takes the lead on guiding and directing, while making room for you to be completely yourselves and allowing moments to unfold naturally. Together we work creatively, always bouncing ideas off of each other to ensure you have intentional and true photos for a lifetime.
“Phenomenal! Bethany is incredibly talented. Bethany and her sister Kenzie are such a sweet pair. Bethany has a creative eye and captured so many beautiful shots of our special day. She even had a little squeaky toy to help our pup focus during some photos. Kenzie has a natural proclivity for finding the most flattering and natural poses. Both girls had us smiling and laughing the entire time! I cannot recommend Bethany enough. She exceeded our expectations!”
Locations We Serve
Santa Barbara, California
San Diego, California
Los Angeles, California
Big Sur, California
San Luis Obispo, California
San Francisco, California
Malibu, California
Los Alamos, California
and beyond!
