Santa Barbara Wedding Photographer – Courthouse Weddings, Elopements, and Full-Day Coverage

SANTA BARBARA
ELOPEMENTS

by Zatonsky Moments

Photo + video team with natural color, calm direction, and real emotion.
Effortless planning, beautiful results.

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Owners of Zatonsky Moments
Hi there!

We are Kate and Mikhail

Zatonsky Moments grew from our love for honest, natural stories — the kind that feel calm and true to you. Today we work as a duo and with a small team of trusted collaborators who share the same eye for timeless color and gentle direction.

Whether it’s the two of us or a teammate from our circle, you’ll always get the same vision, the same care, and the same effortless experience.
 

From intimate vows to grand celebrations — we’d love to tell yours.

THE COUPLES YOU’LL SEE BELOW

Every couple comes with a story of their own, yet the wish is always the same — to remember the day as it truly felt.

Santa Barbara gave them the backdrop. We shaped the vision. What remains are photographs that outlive the day — and yours could be next.

For most Courthouse elopements, two hours is just right — time for your vows and a walk through the gardens.

Photography

2-Hour Santa Barbara Elopement

$900
  • Photo coverage at the ceremony
  • Group photos with guests (if any)
  • Romantic portraits in the halls, gardens, and arcades
  • All edited, high-resolution photos in a private online gallery (100+)
  • Turnaround time: 2 weeks
  • No additional travel fee
  • Optional extra hour: $400
Perfect for an elegant, effortless celebration — just bring your vows, we’ll take care of the light.
Reserve Your Spot
Deposit required: $100
Photo + Video

2-Hour Santa Barbara Elopement

$1600
  • Photo coverage at the ceremony
  • Group photos with guests (if any)
  • Romantic portraits in the halls, gardens, and arcades
  • All edited, high-resolution photos in a private online gallery (100+)
  • 2–5 min highlight video
  • Turnaround time: 2 weeks
  • No additional travel fee
  • Optional extra hour: $700
Photo + film combined — crafted together for a seamless, effortless experience.
Reserve Your Spot
Deposit required: $200

How it works

 
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$900 = 2 hours of photography. This covers the Courthouse ceremony, group photos with guests, and couple portraits around the gardens and inside the Courthouse.

With this package you receive at least 100 edited, high-resolution digital photos. We also offer a 2-hour Photo + Video option ($1600).

Payment: A $100 deposit is required to reserve your date. The remaining balance is due one day before the wedding day.

Important: You must book your own ceremony appointment with the Santa Barbara Clerk-Recorder: • Make appointment online (appointments open 90 days ahead). • Bring valid government-issued photo ID for both of you. • Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM (closed on holidays).

Marriage License Requirements: • Fill out the online application before visiting. • Both partners must appear in person. • Public license fee ≈ $100; confidential license ≈ $111. • License is valid for 90 days from issue. • Official requirements (PDF).

Booking more than 3 months in advance? The Courthouse opens slots 90 days ahead. You can still reserve an approximate time with us (e.g., 10 AM or 11 AM). Once your official slot is confirmed, update us and we’ll adjust the schedule.

What 2 hours include:

  • Ceremony coverage
  • Group photos with guests
  • Couple portraits at the Courthouse and in the gardens

Need more time?

  • +2 hours — morning getting ready at the hotel
  • +1 hour — beach portraits after ceremony
  • Extra time — dinner / restaurant coverage

Have questions?

If you’re not ready to book or want clarity on details, fill out the form below — we’ll get back to you shortly.

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Want more coverage?

If the 2-hour elopement isn’t enough — or you’re planning 5+ hours — our wedding packages are a better fit. We can also tailor one just for you.

Wedding Packages
IN THEIR WORDS

It was so easy — we booked online, answered a few simple questions about timing, and talked through the plan. On the day itself, everything felt effortless and relaxed.

— Bernadette & Daniel, Santa Barbara Courthouse

What Our Clients Say
About Us & Our Work

Keila Sandoval
Keila Sandoval

Photos are amazing! They captured every special moment so beautifully, and we felt completely comfortable.

Grace & Oscar
Grace & Oscar

Absolutely blown away — every shot captures the love and joy of our day. We will cherish these photos forever.

Cynthia Munoz
Cynthia Munoz

It was such a pleasure to work with you! Your creativity is remarkable, and these photos made our day unforgettable.

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THE FINAL NOTE

Your day in Santa Barbara can be this effortless. We’d be honored to capture it for you.

Santa Barbara gives you the light and the backdrop. We bring the calm, the vision, and the art — so your story feels as effortless as it looks.

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