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About Marie Monforte Photography
Marie Monforte Photography is a wedding photographer serving couples across the San Diego area from Carlsbad. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The Old Rancho Wedding Estate and Canyons Restaurant at The Crossings. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding photographer in San Diego
How much does a wedding photographer cost in San Diego?
Most couples in San Diego budget between $1,500 and $3,500 for wedding photography. Packages at the lower end typically cover 6–8 hours with one shooter; higher tiers add a second shooter, engagement sessions, and albums. Always confirm exactly how many hours and edited images are included.
When should we book our wedding photographer?
Photographers with strong reputations are commonly booked 9–14 months ahead — earlier for peak-season Saturdays. If your date is inside six months, ask about waitlists and cancellations; openings do appear.
What should we ask before booking?
Ask to see two full galleries from real weddings (not highlight reels), confirm who will actually shoot your wedding, and get delivery timelines and image counts in the contract.
How does Lazo rank wedding photographers in San Diego?
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 Marie Monforte Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Old Rancho Wedding Estate | 1.2 mi |
| Canyons Restaurant at The Crossings | 1.5 mi |
| The Crossings at Carlsbad | 1.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from Marie Monforte Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
San Diego weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. The driest months are June, July, August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66° | 50° | 13% | 4:29 PM | 5:05 PM |
| Feb | 66° | 52° | 15% | 5:00 PM | 5:34 PM |
| Mar | 67° | 54° | 10% | 6:24 PM | 6:56 PM |
| Apr | 69° | 57° | 6% | 6:45 PM | 7:18 PM |
| May | 70° | 60° | 2% | 7:05 PM | 7:40 PM |
| Jun | 72° | 63° | 0% | 7:21 PM | 7:58 PM |
| Jul | 75° | 66° | 0% | 7:21 PM | 7:57 PM |
| Aug | 77° | 68° | 0% | 6:59 PM | 7:33 PM |
| Sep | 77° | 66° | 1% | 6:22 PM | 6:54 PM |
| Oct | 75° | 62° | 4% | 5:42 PM | 6:15 PM |
| Nov | 71° | 55° | 6% | 4:11 PM | 4:47 PM |
| Dec | 66° | 50° | 10% | 4:06 PM | 4:44 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at San Diego Lindbergh Field (1.8 mi from San Diego). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in San Diego.
Photo spots around San Diego
| Place | Area | From downtown |
|---|---|---|
| Alcázar Gardengarden | San Diego | 1.2 mi |
| Casa del Rey Moro Gardengarden | San Diego | 1.2 mi |
| Zoro Gardengarden | San Diego | 1.3 mi |
| Inez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Gardengarden | San Diego | 1.4 mi |
| Desert Gardenpark | San Diego | 1.4 mi |
| Harper's Topiary Gardengarden | San Diego | 2.0 mi |
| Presidio Parkpark | San Diego | 3.5 mi |
| Garden Of The Sea View Pointgarden | San Diego | 4.2 mi |
Parks, gardens and landmarks that photograph well, nearest to central San Diego first. Check each place’s rules for permits and session fees. Places from Google Maps, October 2026.
Getting to San Diego
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| SAN San Diego International Airport | 2 mi | 5 min |
| CLD McClellan-Palomar Airport | 29 mi | 45 min |
| SNA John Wayne Orange County International Airport | 78 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 111 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| Las Vegas | 265 mi | 5 hr 30 min |
| Phoenix | 299 mi | 6 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central San Diego; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 4963 Park Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
- Where
- Carlsbad · 31 miles north of central San Diego
- Listed under
- Wedding Photographers
- In San Diego
- One of 149 wedding photographers we list · 5 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (760) 532-6087
- Website
- Visit site
From Marie Monforte Photography's website
“San Diego Photographer specializing in Weddings, Family and Branding. Focused on authentic emotion, candid connection, and intentional storytelling for natural photos that make you feel all the feels.”mariemonfortephotography.com
- Services they list
- Elopements
- Style, in their words
- Candid, Timeless
- In business since
- 2016
Read from mariemonfortephotography.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Marie Monforte Photography before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Carlsbad
- Nearest venue
- The Old Rancho Wedding Estate, 1.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 34 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 5 within 3 mi, 22 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 54 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas
Distances are straight-line from Marie Monforte Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around San Diego.
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