SLOtography

Business Details

18 Years

experience

Wedding Photography & Videography in San Luis Obispo

At SLOtography, we specialize in capturing the authentic, meaningful moments that occur between the planned events of life's most important occasions. Our collective of professional photographers and videographers brings more than a decade of experience to each project, combining technical expertise with an intuitive understanding of human emotion. Based in San Luis Obispo, we work throughout the Central Coast region, serving clients who value genuine storytelling over forced poses. Our team includes founder Blake Andrews, a dedicated professional since 2008, along with James Lester and Robin Ayers who share our passion for creating timeless images that reflect the true spirit of each event.

We believe that photography should feel natural and enjoyable, allowing our clients to relax while we document their stories with artistic vision and technical excellence. Our approach emphasizes comfort and connection, ensuring that every session or event becomes a memorable experience rather than a production. We take pride in delivering images that showcase not just the visual aspects of an occasion but also the emotions, relationships, and atmosphere that make each moment unique and significant. Our commitment to quality extends from the initial consultation through final delivery, with careful attention to detail at every stage of the process.

Services

Wedding Photography Event Videography Portrait Photography Engagement Shoots Family Portraits Wedding Films Documentary Films Highlight Films Memorial Slideshows Corporate Photography

Details

Year established: 2008

Highlights and features

We have over 10 years of experience documenting weddings and events on California's Central Coast
Our team provides both photography and videography services for coordinated event documentation
We offer customizable packages to suit different event sizes and client needs
We work with a second shooter to provide multiple perspectives of your event
Our photographers and videographers are known for making clients feel comfortable and at ease

What people say

Amazing to work with Patient and great with our group Photos turned out SO beautiful Video was better than expected Treasure forever

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Services

Wedding Photography

Our wedding photography captures the authentic moments and emotions of your special day. We document ceremonies, receptions, and all the meaningful connections between guests. Our approach remains unobtrusive while ensuring we capture all important details. With creative composition and expert lighting techniques, our images tell the unique story of your wedding day with artistic quality and emotional depth. Our experienced photographers work seamlessly with wedding timelines to ensure complete coverage.

Wedding Videography

Our wedding videography preserves the sounds and movements that make your day unforgettable. We capture ceremonies, speeches, and reception highlights with multiple camera angles for dynamic storytelling. Our team uses professional audio equipment to ensure clear sound quality for vows and important remarks. The finished product combines cinematic techniques with documentary-style footage to create a lasting keepsake that brings back all the emotions of your celebration.

Portrait Photography

Our portrait sessions capture individuals and families in natural, flattering settings that reflect their personalities. We photograph graduations, milestones, and family gatherings with attention to authentic expressions and meaningful interactions. Our approach creates comfortable environments that help subjects relax and be themselves. We offer location-based shoots that work with natural light to produce warm, inviting images that showcase genuine connections between subjects.

Memorial Slideshows

We create memorial tributes that honor loved ones with photos, videos, and personal stories. Our packages include basic slideshow creation through premium documentary films that incorporate interviews and archival material. We handle all aspects from digitizing print photos to advanced editing and restoration. Our goal remains creating meaningful tributes that capture the essence of the person being honored while providing families with lasting keepsakes.

Engagement Shoots

Our engagement photo sessions help couples become comfortable in front of the camera before their wedding day. We photograph couples in natural settings that reflect their relationship and personalities. These sessions serve as practice for wedding day photography while creating beautiful images for announcements and displays. Our photographers create relaxed environments that allow genuine emotions to shine through, resulting in images that capture the unique bond between partners.

People

Blake Andrews

Photographer & Founder

Blake founded SLOtography after discovering his passion for photography at age 14. With over 15 years of professional experience since 2008, he has photographed more than 200 weddings on California's Central Coast. His approach focuses on capturing authentic moments with a natural, unobtrusive style that helps clients feel comfortable throughout their sessions.

James Lester

Photographer

James brings 5-10 years of professional photography experience to SLOtography, with expertise in both landscapes and weddings. Originally from the Central Coast, he believes a relaxed atmosphere yields the best photos while maintaining professional quality throughout the process. His work has been featured in Rock & Roll Bride Magazine and The New York Times.

Robin Ayers

Videographer

Robin specializes in capturing real and raw moments with video and audio equipment. With experience since 2016, they bring a documentary-style approach to event coverage while maintaining technical excellence in audio recording. Their background in stop-motion animation provides a unique perspective on capturing life's important milestones.

Questions

What makes SLOtography different from other photography services?

We specialize in capturing authentic moments rather than posed shots, with a team of experienced photographers and videographers who focus on making clients comfortable throughout the process.

What areas do you serve?

We're based in San Luis Obispo and primarily serve California's Central Coast region, but we're happy to travel for events throughout the state and beyond.

Do you offer both photography and videography services?

Yes, we provide coordinated photography and videography services, often offering package discounts for couples who choose both.

What is included in your wedding photography packages?

Packages typically include full-day coverage, multiple photographers, and digital delivery of edited images, with optional add-ons like engagement sessions and albums.

How long does it take to receive the final images?

Wedding galleries are delivered within 6 weeks, portrait galleries within 2 weeks, and memorial tributes vary depending on complexity.

Do you offer payment plans?

We accept multiple payment methods and can work with clients on payment schedules to make our services more accessible.

Reviews (7)

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Jen H.

Oct 11, 2021 Report

My girlfriends and I were taking a mommy break in the Pismo area and wanted to capture some memories. We found James through SLOtography and loved all the photos in his gallery. We reached out to James just 2 weeks prior to our trip and luckily he had a slot for us. We were only staying there for the weekend and would have to do the photoshoot on Sunday morning since we all had to leave. James had a wedding shoot the night before and admittedly told us he was not particularly a morning person (I totally understand, neither am I), but was willing to accommodate us! Because we are not too familiar

Tristan Schreifer

Sep 14, 2021 Report

My wife and I found Blake and Dustin of SLOtography a little over two years ago after we decided to get married in SLO. Working with both of them was an absolute pleasure. Blake was incredibly friendly and responsive. He was extremely friendly and outgoing when we did our engagement photos with him which made it feel less awkward and relaxing. Sadly do you Covid we had to postpone and rebook our wedding twice. Thankfully Blake and Dustin were as flexible as they could be and we ended up on a date that worked for all of our vendors. If I could I would post all the photos from our wedding day and

Dylan Highsmith

Aug 17, 2021 Report

We hired James through SLOtography for our wedding day photos and could not have been more thrilled with how everything turned out! James was wonderful on the day, both in capturing all the moments and the overall feel, and in helping wrangle us to always be exactly where we needed to be to capture everything we planned to capture (including the amazing sunset photos!). You can see that James loves what he does and takes an immense amount of pride, both in his craft and in making sure his clients are beyond happy. Photos were turned around super fast! James was an absolute dream to work with and

Beth Oakes

Jun 19, 2021 Report

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Blake is absolutely amazing! We used SLOtography for our engagement photoshoot, wedding photos, and recently our college graduation portraits. The pictures are incredible and he's so easy to work with. I HIGHLY recommend his business!!

Anika Olson

May 30, 2021 Report

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Amazing time taking my senior graduation photos! Highly highly recommend James. I will cherish these photos forever :)

Charlotte Corley

Apr 19, 2021 Report

Blake with SLOtography is FANTASTIC! Professional, personable, creative and patient. Blake was able to capture the personality and quirkiness of my son in his Senior pictures, taking the time to make him comfortable. We couldn't stop talking about how much fun we had on our way home. Will definitely be recommending to family, friends, and anyone asking for a photographer. Thank you Blake and SLOtography!

Sam O'Hara

Feb 05, 2021 Report

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I cannot recommend SLOtography enough! Blake and Dustin captured our wedding day with the most AMAZING video and photos. They were professional, friendly and just hands down the best all around. We loved the entire experience with them!