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About Tim Otto

Based in San Diego, Servicing all of Southern California, Phoenix and available for events world wide.

What I love most about photography is the chance to tell real, meaningful stories—ones filled with genuine connection, laughter, and love. Whether I’m photographing a wedding, an engagement, or a family session, I bring my whole heart and a calm, positive energy. I want you to feel comfortable, present, and fully yourself. These are the moments that matter, and I feel honored every time I get to help preserve them. I genuinely can’t imagine doing anything else..I absolutely love what I do.






Originally from Pasadena, but San Diego stole my heart when I moved there for college. I earned my degree in photography and graphics arts from SDSU, and that's where my passion for capturing people truly began. Wedding photography became my calling. There is something magical about documenting a day full of love, laughter, and the energy of a packed dance floor. With over 500 weddings captured I’ve seen it all and it's been an honor to capture all those amazing moments.

I love cooking, music, dogs, The Padres, deep sea fishing, golfing, exploring new foodie spots and enjoying great coffee. Landscape photography fuels my love for road trips and traveling to exotic destinations-of course with my camera.


I have photographed weddings throughout the United States and countries around the world including Dominican Republic, Italy and Mexico and have been featured in InStyle, Inside Weddings, Town and Country, Exquisite Weddings, Ceremony, San Diego Style, Grace Ormonde Weddings. Art of Celebration Southern California, Southern California Weddings and People-I do!The Great Celebrity Weddings.



My Style:

I mix a documentary-style, candid approach with an artistic, editorial and romantic edge. Creating bold, timeless images. My focus is on capturing moments with energy, style and an effortless feel, I'll help position and stylize to make sure you look your best but I promise no stiff poses!


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Huge bridal party photo US Grant Hotel


Press:

My work has been featured in local and national magazines and blogs including: InStyle, Inside Weddings, Town and Country, Grace Ormonde Weddings,People-I do The Great Celebrity Weddings. Exquisite Weddings, Ceremony, San Diego Style, Art of Celebration Southern California and Southern California Weddings.
Blogs: Two Bright Lights, Dreamweddings, Brown Sparrow Wedding,
Borrowed and Blue, San Diego Style Weddings, The Knot.com, Sandiegowedding.com.



 Here are some images from my recent photo adventures in Iceland,Saguaro National Park, Alaska, Death Valley, Australia and New Zealand. My Landscapes are available for purchase. Email tim@timotto.com for more info.