Honest moments. Thoughtful direction. Beautifully told.

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Wedding Photography with Heart and Style

From quiet glances to bold celebrations, I capture your wedding day with care, creativity, and an eye for what truly matters

Your Story, Told With Intention

Your Story,
Told With Intention

This is not about recreating someone else’s Pinterest board. It is about telling your story with honesty, emotion, and artistry. The quiet moments, the joyful chaos, the big emotions, and the small details are all captured in a way that feels effortless and true.

My approach blends editorial style with a calm, guided presence so your photos look elevated and timeless without ever feeling overly posed or stiff. These are the kinds of images that bring you back to how it all felt.

Begin Your Journey

A Thoughtful, Honest Approach to Wedding Photography

Where timeless moments unfold.

A Calm, Guided Experience from Start to Finish

With more than two decades of experience and over 1,000 weddings photographed, I know how to bring both structure and soul to your day. Whether you're celebrating with 200 guests or planning an intimate ceremony, I’ll help you stay present while making sure everything flows beautifully.

You won’t need to worry about the timeline, the light, or what to do with your hands. I’ll guide you gently and naturally, offering direction when needed and blending into the background when it matters most. From planning to final delivery, you’ll feel completely supported.

Whether your wedding is set against the cliffs of La Jolla, inside a historic hotel in downtown San Diego, or at a vineyard in Temecula, I’ll be there to document it with care.

Timeless Images. Thoughtful Care.

Every wedding collection is crafted to offer a seamless experience and stunning results.

Let's Craft Your Story Together

What’s Included

Custom San Diego wedding photography packages are tailored to fit your vision, with full-day and destination coverage available.

Wedding day photography coverage customized to your timeline
Location scouting and timeline guidance
Second photographer available for larger weddings
Polished, high-resolution online gallery
Sneak peeks delivered within one week
Options for heirloom albums and fine art prints

Wedding day photography coverage customized to your timeline

Location scouting and timeline guidance

Second photographer available for larger weddings

Polished, high-resolution online gallery

Sneak peeks delivered within one week

Options for heirloom albums and fine art prints

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Here’s what you can expect when working with me:

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Wedding details tell the story of your day and highlights the personal touches that make your day unforgettable.

Rings, florals, invitations, and décor all captured with care. As a San Diego wedding photographer, I focus on preserving these beautiful touches so you can relive the style and emotion of your celebration for years to come.

Preserve the Details

Every detail big or small deserves to be remembered.

In the Details

Indian weddings are full of vibrant color, heartfelt traditions, and unforgettable celebrations. From the sacred rituals of the ceremony to the lively energy of the baraat and the joy of the reception, every moment is rich with meaning and beauty. I love capturing the intricate details, emotional connections, and the incredible energy that fills each event.

My goal is to preserve not just the big moments but also the smaller, in-between ones that truly tell the story of your wedding day.

Let’s Capture Your Traditions

Vibrant Traditions. Unforgettable Moments.

Indian Wedding Photography

Because your love story deserves to live off the screen

Your First Family Heirloom

As a San Diego wedding photographer, I believe your album is your first true family heirloom. It’s the piece you’ll share on anniversaries, flip through with your kids, and pass down for generations. Every wedding package includes the option to design your own custom wedding album so your story is always close, not just saved on a screen.

Your wedding day deserves more than a digital gallery. It deserves a handcrafted album that tells the full story of your day, one you’ll reach for again and again.

Each wedding album is custom-designed with thick lay-flat pages, archival printing, and a range of beautiful covers including leather, linen, acrylic, and metal.

As a San Diego wedding photographer, I believe your album is your first true family heirloom. It’s the piece you’ll share on anniversaries, flip through with your kids, and pass down for generations. Every wedding package includes the option to design your own custom wedding album so your story is always close, not just saved on a screen.

The Lodge at Torrey Pines
The Prado (Balboa Park)
The Catamaran
The Darlington House
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
The Crossings
L’Auberge
Maderas
Scripps Forum
The Grand Del Mar
Loews Coronado
Omni La Costa
Thursday Club
La Valencia
Estancia La Jolla
Rancho Valencia
The US Grant Hotel
Hotel del Coronado
Ultimate Skybox
Alila Marea Beach Resort
Japanese Friendship Garden
Grand Tradition
Rancho Bernardo Inn
Bernardo Winery
Lomas Santa Fe Country Club
Paradise Point
Twin Oaks Garden Club
Westgate Hotel
Bali Hai
Kona Kai Resort
Private estates, vineyards, and destination locations across Southern California

A Few of My Favorite Venues

LOCATIONS THAT INSPIRE

-Brooke S.

“Tim was truly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. From the moment he arrived, he brought such a fun, positive energy — exactly what you want on a day that’s already full of emotions. Every single photo he took is stunning. He captured all the big moments beautifully, but also the little ones — the laughter, the happy tears, the quiet in-betweens — things I didn’t even realize were happening in the moment.

Our family and friends were blown away by how kind, professional, and easygoing he was. He made everyone feel so comfortable and it shows in the photos — every smile is real, every moment feels so authentic.

Looking through our gallery brought back all the emotions of the day and then some. I know I’ll be treasuring these photos forever. I can’t thank Tim enough and truly cannot recommend him more highly. If you’re lucky enough to have him as your photographer, you’re in the best hands.”

-Constance and JJ

"Tim Otto’s photographs are exquisite and magical. It's been a few months since our wedding, but his photos allow me to happily relive every moment of that special day! My favorite part of poring over the book of photos Tim made for us is the fact he caught the expressions, the light in my loved ones eye, the smiles, the happiness. He captured such incredible moments: a loving smile between parents, a sparkling laugh from a sister, the tears of happiness from my best friend. I truly feel the beauty and joy of my wedding day from looking at these wonderful photographs!

His photos are everything I could have wished for my wedding day. Kind and caring, enthusiastic and creative, a tremendous artist: Tim Otto is the only choice for capturing a day as important as this one."

-Marissa A.

"Tim was a terrific choice for engagement and wedding photography. From our first meeting at our engagement session, Tim was such a pleasure to work with all the way through wedding day. He made taking so many photos fun! He brought a fantastic energy to each photo and spot. That energy and excitement helped us relax and make these captured moments wonderfully memorable.

Tim captured so many wonderful moments from our wedding day. The first-look and ceremony shots are fantastic. We truly felt a part of storybook wedding. Our post ceremony shots are an absolute dream. The skyline, background, and styling of our poses made for perfect photos.

Tim showed a fantastic enthusiasm for his work and it only matched that fantastic moments and photos he was able to capture on our wedding day. Thank you, Tim, for your excellent work!"

-Sarah and Jason

"Thank you again for your part in making our wedding weekend so memorable this past summer. The pictures turned out great for all our events including our engagement photos,the Friday nite welcome party at the Catamaran, the Sunday brunch and of course all the events for our July 29th wedding at the Torrey Pines Lodge. Your pictures really told the full story of the event, and your team was outstanding to work with in terms of being very professional, artistic, and fun. Thank you.

Sarah and I would highly recommend you to any of our family and friends in the future, and please let us know if you ever need a reference. We feel that we have a new friendship with you and look forward to many years of future family photos.

Thanks again for everything."

What Clients Are Saying

Stories Told. Memories Made.

Photographs That Let You Feel It All Again

Your wedding day is a once in a lifetime moment. Let’s make sure the photos tell the story beautifully, honestly, and with emotion you’ll feel every time you look at them.

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