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Drew Zavala Media — Monterey Bay Wedding Photographer & Filmmaker
DZ Drew ZavalaMedia · Monterey, CA
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— Amor Eterno —
Monterey Bay · Central Coast Wedding Photography & Film

Your wedding day,
told like a story
worth keeping.

Drew & Jackie are a husband-and-wife photo + video team based in Monterey Bay. We don't pose. We don't fake. We follow your day and capture the parts you'll actually want to remember — the laughs, the tears, the chaos, the love.

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200+ Weddings Filmed
5★ Average Rating
10+ Years Together
Karla and Alvaro wedding

"The most professional and accommodating vendors we had."

— Gabriel & Michelle
As Seen In · Trusted By
The Knot
Featured Vendor
Here Comes The Guide
Recommended
Junebug Weddings
As Seen On
Aisle Society
Published
Wedding Wire
Couples' Choice
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Husband & wife team — never strangers on your day
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Photo + Video, perfectly in sync
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Sneak peeks within 72 hours
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Serving California's Central Coast
Portfolio

Real couples.
Real moments.

No stiff poses. No awkward smiles. Just the people you love, on the day you'll never forget — exactly how it felt.

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Laguna Seca wedding
SF City Hall wedding
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Wedding film preview
Wedding Films

Your vows.
Their voices.
Forever preserved.

Photos freeze the moment. Film captures everything around it — the way your dad's voice cracked during his speech, the song that made everyone cry, the cheers when you walked back down the aisle.

We shoot photo and video at the same time, so nothing gets missed and your day flows naturally. You walk away with both — without juggling two separate vendors who don't know each other.

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The Investment

Honest pricing.
Custom for your day.

Every wedding is unique, so every package is too. These three starting points give you a feel for what couples typically invest. We'll tailor something for your vision and timeline on our call.

Crisp · Pure · Essential
Blanco
Perfect for intimate ceremonies, elopements, and smaller celebrations where every moment counts.
Starting at
$3,150
From 6 hours · Photo OR Video
  • 6+ hours of coverage
  • Drew or Jackie as lead
  • 400+ professionally edited images
  • Full online gallery
  • Sneak peeks within 72 hours
  • Print & share rights
Inquire About Blanco
Most Couples Choose This
Aged · Balanced · Complete
Reposado
Photo + Film together — our most-loved experience and most complete telling of your day.
Couples typically invest
$8,400
8 hours · Photo + Video
  • 8 hours of coverage
  • Jackie leads photo · Drew leads video
  • 500+ edited images
  • Cinematic highlight film (4–6 min)
  • Professional wireless audio
  • Sneak peeks within 72 hours
  • Full gallery + film delivery
Inquire About Reposado
Rich · Rare · Timeless
Añejo
All day, every detail. The complete archive of your wedding for generations to come.
Starting at
$11,500
10+ hours · Photo + Video + extras
  • 10+ hours of coverage
  • Drew, Jackie + second shooter
  • 700+ edited images
  • Full cinematic film (8–12 min)
  • Ceremony & reception edits
  • Engagement session included
  • Rush delivery available
  • Heirloom album upgrade option
Inquire About Añejo

"Pricing should be as clear as your wedding vision." All coverage is custom-built. Send us a note and we'll send a tailored quote within 24 hours. Standard delivery is 4–6 weeks. Travel fees may apply outside Monterey County.

Venues We Love

Where we've told stories.

From rolling vineyards to coastal cliffs, we know the best light, hidden spots, and timing tricks at the venues we shoot most often.

Fairview Laguna Seca
Fairview at Laguna Seca
Monterey · California
Coyote Creek Golf Course
Coyote Creek Golf Course
Morgan Hill · California
Guglielmo Winery
Guglielmo Winery
Morgan Hill · California
Palm Event Center
Palm Event Center
Pleasanton · California

Getting married elsewhere? We travel up and down the Central Coast — and beyond.

Drew and Jackie Zavala Wedding candid
Meet Your Storytellers
Hola — somos

Drew & Jackie

We're a husband-and-wife team based in beautiful Monterey Bay. What started as a shared love for storytelling has grown into a full-time obsession — helping couples relive their wedding day exactly as it felt.

Because we work together, photo and video are always perfectly in sync. No coordinating between vendors. No missed moments because the photographer and videographer didn't communicate. You get two artists who know each other's rhythm cold — fully dedicated to your day.

We specialize in real, unposed coverage that leans into emotion. We celebrate every culture, every tradition, every weird family quirk. Because your love story deserves to be told in your voice.

— Drew & JackieDrew Zavala Media
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Photojournalistic
We document what's real — not what's staged.
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Rooted in Heritage
We celebrate every culture and tradition with care.
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Deeply Personal
You're not a booking. You're a couple we love serving.
— Our Family —

And the two extras that come with us.

"Not at your wedding (we promise) — but always cheering us on from home."

Mazapan the Golden Retriever
Mazapan
Golden · Chief of Snuggles
Brew the Belgian Malinois
Brew
Malinois · Head of Security
Kind Words

From the couples
we've had the joy to serve.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Of all our vendors, they stood out as the most professional and accommodating. Their ability to capture raw, authentic moments left us speechless."

G&M
Gabriel & Michelle Monterey Bay Wedding
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Drew and Jackie captured our dream wedding! They listened to what we wanted, made us comfortable, and they're the dream team!"

G&J
Grace & Jonathan Central Coast Wedding
★ ★ ★ ★ ★

"Just 72 hours after our wedding, we received stunning sneak peeks that far exceeded our expectations. If you're looking for breathtaking images, Drew is the one."

K&A
Karla & Alvaro Salinas Valley Wedding
How It Works

Simple from start to forever.

A clear path from your first hello to the day you relive your wedding.

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Reach Out

Send us your wedding details and vision. We'll confirm availability and reply within 24 hours.

ii
Connect

We'll hop on a quick video call to learn about your day, answer questions, and make sure we're a fit.

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Book Your Date

A 25% retainer and signed contract lock in your date. Your spot is secured.

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Relive It Forever

Sneak peeks within 72 hours. Full gallery and film delivered within 4–6 weeks.

Common Questions

The things couples ask us most.

If we don't cover it here, just send us a note — we love getting into the details.

Every wedding is built custom around your timeline, venue, and priorities. Our three starting tiers — Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo — give you a feel for what couples typically invest. Most land in the Reposado tier, which includes both photo and video coverage of your full day.

After your inquiry, we'll send a tailored quote within 24 hours so you know exactly what's included and what it costs. No surprise fees, ever.

We require a 25% retainer of your total package along with a signed contract to lock in your date. Once both are received, your day is officially on our calendar — no holds, no maybes.

Dates book on a first-come, first-served basis, especially for peak wedding season (May–October). If you're considering us, the sooner you reach out, the better.

Your final film is a cinematic highlight reel between 4–12 minutes, depending on the package. It blends your real audio — vows, speeches, ambient sound — with the best moments of the day, set to music that fits your story.

It's not a long ceremony recording. It's a film. Something you'll actually rewatch on anniversaries, send to your kids one day, and post to share with friends. Standard packages include the highlight film; Añejo includes a full ceremony edit and reception highlights as well.

You'll get sneak peeks within 72 hours of your wedding — typically 30–50 of our favorite shots so you can share with family and friends right away.

Your full gallery and final wedding film are delivered within 4–6 weeks. Rush delivery is available on request and quoted as an add-on.

Yes — we travel up and down California's Central Coast and beyond. Anywhere within 1 hour of Monterey Bay is included at no extra cost.

For weddings further out (or destination weddings), we'll quote travel fees transparently in your custom proposal. No surprise charges, ever.

We shoot photojournalistic with a cinematic edge. That means we follow your day naturally — capturing the real laughs, real tears, real chaos — instead of forcing stiff poses for hours.

We do guide you through portraits and family formals (we know what we're doing there), but the bulk of your day is spent letting it unfold. Our edits lean warm, true-to-color, and timeless — not heavily filtered or trendy.

Because we know each other's rhythm cold. When you hire us, you're not getting two strangers who happened to show up the same day. Jackie leads photo while Drew leads video — and we trade off seamlessly when one of us needs to grab a different angle.

That coordination means nothing gets missed. The first kiss, the speech reaction, the dance floor moment — we've got it all from multiple angles, in both stills and motion.

We do! On the side, we run an open-air photobooth and a 360 booth for weddings, quinces, corporate events, and parties. It's a totally separate service from your wedding photography package — we're not here to upsell you.

But if you're still figuring out reception entertainment and want to keep things in-house with a team you already trust, just ask on our call. We'll send details and pricing — no pressure either way.

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Currently booking 2025 & 2026 weddings
— Hola, futuros novios —

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— Capturando el amor eterno —

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Monterey Bay, California · Serving the Central Coast & Beyond

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