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Manuel Ortega Photography - Salinas Wedding Photographers
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About Manuel Ortega Photography - Salinas Wedding Photographers
Manuel Ortega Photography - Salinas Wedding Photographers is a wedding photographer serving couples across the Monterey area from Salinas. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding videographer in Monterey
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Monterey?
Wedding films in Monterey typically run $1,200 to $2,500 for core coverage — usually a highlight film plus ceremony coverage — with premium packages adding full features, drone work, and same-day edits. Confirm film length, delivery time, and music licensing in writing.
Do we really need both a photographer and videographer?
They capture different things: photos are how you'll display the day; film is how you'll relive it — voices, vows, toasts, movement. Many couples who skip video name it their biggest regret; if budget forces a choice, consider a shorter film package over none.
How does Lazo rank wedding videographers in Monterey?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Manuel Ortega Photography - Salinas Wedding Photographers
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Main Street Bakery & Catering | 1.4 mi |
| Fox Theater | 1.5 mi |
| A Starr Events | 2.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Manuel Ortega Photography - Salinas Wedding Photographers to each venue listed on Lazo.
Monterey weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September, October, November. The driest months are June, July, August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62° | 43° | 17% | 4:36 PM | 5:15 PM |
| Feb | 62° | 45° | 22% | 5:12 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Mar | 62° | 46° | 21% | 6:40 PM | 7:15 PM |
| Apr | 63° | 47° | 11% | 7:07 PM | 7:42 PM |
| May | 65° | 50° | 4% | 7:31 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Jun | 68° | 52° | 1% | 7:49 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jul | 69° | 54° | 0% | 7:48 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Aug | 70° | 55° | 0% | 7:22 PM | 7:58 PM |
| Sep | 71° | 54° | 1% | 6:40 PM | 7:14 PM |
| Oct | 70° | 51° | 5% | 5:56 PM | 6:30 PM |
| Nov | 65° | 46° | 13% | 4:20 PM | 4:58 PM |
| Dec | 62° | 43° | 18% | 4:12 PM | 4:53 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Monterey Peninsul Airport (2.9 mi from Monterey). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Monterey.
Getting to Monterey
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MRY Monterey Regional Airport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| SJC Mineta San Jose International Airport | 53 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| SQL San Carlos Airport | 66 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco Bay | 86 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| Sacramento | 139 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Los Angeles | 271 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
Straight-line distance from central Monterey; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 777 Ambrose Dr, Salinas, CA 93901, USA
- Where
- Salinas · 13 miles east of central Monterey
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Monterey
- One of 78 wedding videographers we list · 10 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (831) 682-7170
- Website
- Visit site
From Manuel Ortega Photography - Salinas Wedding Photographers's website
- Services they list
- Destination weddings
- Style, in their words
- Documentary, Fine art, Candid
- Areas they mention
- Monterey, Salinas, Santa Cruz, Carmel, Watsonville, Pacific Grove
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Around Salinas
- Nearest venue
- Main Street Bakery & Catering, 1.4 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 17 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 10 within 3 mi, 12 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 17 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Marina, Pacific Grove
Distances are straight-line from Manuel Ortega Photography - Salinas Wedding Photographers; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Monterey.
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