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Hello! We are Michael and Anna Costa and we got married because we fell in love. And then we fell in love with photography. And then we fell in love with the idea of other people falling in love. And then we started our business capturing all this love! We have been in business in Santa Barbara for over 10 years and have loved every minute!

We live in a little cottage near the sea in Santa Barbara. Our office faces tall olive trees on our street with glimpses of the Riviera. We have doves in our neighborhood that are perched on those tree tops that often sing to each other. So, when we are editing your wedding photos that is our view. It's serene and lovely.

Our love of photography and art can be seen and felt by the friendships we create with our clients and the love we bring to each event we take on.

We want to document your wedding because there will never be another one like it. We love capturing the fleeting moments that you don't even know are going happen. It’s a surprise and a gift. It's our passion.

We are humbled our work has been the subject of many articles, photo editorials and educational features. Documenting our clients’ precious moments is an incredible honor. And being able to share those moments with the world compounds our joy!

- Michael + Anna


Award Winning Photographers Michael and Anna Costa Located in Santa Barbara

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara with Ceremony at Mariposa Garden

Adrienne & Neal's Wedding at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore with ceremony at the Mariposa Garden.

Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort

Katie and Unni's wedding at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.

Ritz-Carlton Bacara

Temy & Jonathan's Wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara on the beautiful Santa Barbara coast.

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

Heather + Pablo's Wedding at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills.

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Jack and Ryan’s wedding at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum in downtown Santa Barbara.

For this wedding gallery we included a few more pictures for you than we normally do in our wedding galleries. Often times people want to see a full wedding (which we're always happy to show, so feel free to ask). While we're not including 1000 shots to go through here, we've included a lot of key moments from Jack & Brian's big day.

Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara with Ceremony at Monte Vista Lawn

Brittany & Chad's Wedding at Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara with Monte Vista Lawn ceremony.

Dreams really do come true. At least my dreams did… when I shot Brittany and Chad’s wedding. How can an artist go wrong with a gorgeous and lovely couple, a location to die for and a flawlessly executed event? From Brittany’s flaxen cascading hair over her full lace dress, and Chad’s Dapper-Dan-Man in a tux look, the shutter on my camera was lapping up every tasty morsel! Add in the backdrop of the Four Seasons Resort and the exclusive La Pacifica Terrace at the Corral Casino and you are quite literally in heaven. Heaven might not even be as good as this sumptuous combo. But speaking of heaven, I’m blessed to have shot this beautiful day! -Anna

From @stylemepretty, "When I was looking for my own wedding gown, I had but one request. I wanted the biggest, most beautiful ballgown I could get my hands on. And as it appears, this gorgeous bride had the same idea..." See the rest here: https://www.stylemepretty.com/2017/01/12/ballroom-wedding/ Venue: The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara @rcbacarasantabarbara Planning: Donna Romani Events @donnaromani
Few days in life are as precious as the day you allow yourself to be vulnerable in a life-altering way. Down on one knee, you lay yourself bare in expressing your intention of lifelong togetherness to the person you love more than anyone else. Chris was not only prepared for this rare and precious occasion, but he elevated it by having me capture it on the wondrous medium that is photography. Hailey @haileychristine_ & Chris will be able to feel these feelings and see their moment in a beautiful way for the rest of their lives.
Few days in life are as precious as the day you allow yourself to be vulnerable in a life-altering way. Down on one knee, you lay yourself bare in expressing your intention of lifelong togetherness to the person you love more than anyone else. Chris was not only prepared for this rare and precious occasion, but he elevated it by having me capture it on the wondrous medium that is photography. Hailey @haileychristine_ & Chris will be able to feel these feelings and see their moment in a beautiful way for the rest of their lives.
Few days in life are as precious as the day you allow yourself to be vulnerable in a life-altering way. Down on one knee, you lay yourself bare in expressing your intention of lifelong togetherness to the person you love more than anyone else. Chris was not only prepared for this rare and precious occasion, but he elevated it by having me capture it on the wondrous medium that is photography. Hailey @haileychristine_ & Chris will be able to feel these feelings and see their moment in a beautiful way for the rest of their lives.
The Machine just kept giving me gold...
Western chic with the Sheetz! Heather & David’s (last name, Sheetz) charming western themed wedding at none other than Gainey Vineyard @gaineyvineyard was nothing short of magic atop a hay bale! Of course events are always amazing when you have veteran Event Planner, Tonya Szele @soigneproductions driving the carriage!
Bert, LeAnn, Ila & Georgia Kreischer. Hilarious comedian, Burt whose Netflix special doesn’t disappoint and neither does his confidence in his body! Loved that he was more comfortable strutting his shirtless self than when he was in his more buttoned up look. This holiday photo shoot is for the ages! @lkreischer
Happy Holidays! Love Michael, Anna, Georgiana & Nicholas
Pure joy with the most incredible wedding crew!(Featured on @stylemepretty, Venue: @rcbacarasantabarbara, Event Design: @soleileventssb, Floral Design: @hauteblossomsfloral, MUAH: @cherylnacario)
I swear we didn’t use to cupcake to get him to smile! Fun family portrait sesh last year with the Henderson’s!
We are not over this swoon-worthy engagement shoot at Knapp’s Castle! 🙌
Not only do the Hendersons have adorable children, but they let us take their family portraits! Contact us to have a fun photo sesh like this with us this season!
It’s all about the foot pop! These in-between moments are our favorite to capture!! (Featured on @stylemepretty & @santabarbarawedding, Planning: @alegriabydesign, Florist: @louloudidesign, MUAH: @teamhairandmakeup, Location: @rcbacarasantabarbara)
We love when the holidays roll around because that means it’s family portrait season!! Feel free to contact us for a family sesh - we’ve got you covered for all of your Holiday card & fam portrait needs!
Whimsy & magical are two ways we’d describe Temy and Jonathan’s big day! Head to @stylemepretty to see all of the fun elements in this wedding! (Location: @rcbacarasantabarbara, Event Design: @soleileventssb, Floral Design: @hauteblossomsfloral, MUAH: @cherylnacario)