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About Kota Video and Photo
Based in Carlsbad, Kota Video and Photo works with couples planning weddings throughout San Diego, California. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including Carlsbad Windmill by Wedgewood Weddings and Canyons Restaurant at The Crossings. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding videographer in San Diego
How much does a wedding videographer cost in San Diego?
Wedding films in San Diego 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 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 Kota Video and Photo
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Carlsbad Windmill by Wedgewood Weddings | 0.8 mi |
| Canyons Restaurant at The Crossings | 1.5 mi |
| The Crossings at Carlsbad | 1.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from Kota Video and Photo 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
- 5410 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
- Where
- Carlsbad · 30 miles north of central San Diego
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers
- In San Diego
- One of 87 wedding videographers we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (858) 333-7006
- Website
- Visit site
From Kota Video and Photo's website
“Kota Video offers top rated and cinematic wedding videography for San Diego, Orange County, and Riverside areas. Customizable pricing available.”kotavideo.com
- Services they list
- Highlight film, Full ceremony film, Drone footage
- Style, in their words
- Cinematic, Candid
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $1,800
- Experience
- 10+ years
Read from kotavideo.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Kota Video and Photo before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Carlsbad
- Nearest venue
- Carlsbad Windmill by Wedgewood Weddings, 0.8 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 23 wedding venues
- Wedding Videographers nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 10 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 48 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Oceanside, Encinitas, Vista
Distances are straight-line from Kota Video and Photo; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around San Diego.
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