Wedding Photo & Video

For couples that want the bold, the subtle, and everything in between

Based in Southern California & beyond

Your story captured Bold, yet Subtle

What’s up, it’s Johny!

I'm a wedding photographer and videographer based in Southern California, capturing love stories all over the state! I work with joyful, romantic couples who want their day to feel real, fun, and full of heart.

Whether it's chasing golden light or hyping you up on the dance floor, I'm all in! Every love story is unique, and your photos should be too.

I take time to get to know you, so by your wedding day, it feels like a friend is behind the camera. From the first chat to the final gallery, you'll feel supported every step of the way.

Your love deserves more than pretty pictures. It deserves energy, emotion, and care!

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A bride and groom sharing a kiss by the water during their wedding, with a boat and a rocky pier in the background at sunset.

Group of men in formal suits and yellow bow ties sitting on a sofa, holding a woman in a tuxedo, all smiling and laughing in a cozy room with large windows.

Bride and groom in wedding attire jumping in the air outside a brick building with other guests around them.

A man and woman embracing each other by the water at sunset or dusk.

Two women hugging each other, one wearing purple and the other wearing black, with floral arrangements nearby.

A bride and groom holding hands and smiling at their wedding ceremony outdoors, with a floral arch and the sky in the background.

Features & Partnership

Why couples book with Jonathan Mercado Photography

Spirited, Emotional, and Naturally you

Your wedding shouldn’t feel staged or artificial.

It should feel emotional, authentic, and natural for YOU. Not any photographer will get that.

Missed the moment?

Your most beautiful, authentic, and natural moments never get captured. Only the awkward, scripted, and forced photos are what you have to remember your most special day by, forever.

How I stand out

I bring the best of both worlds. I capture the bold and subtle moments and give constant reassurance to help you feel at ease for your day.

Less stress = more confidence = more YOU

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Testimonials

'“I had the pleasure of having Jonathan be my photographer, they came out amazing and it was such an easy time booking with him. I will definitely be using him in the future! Book with him! You will not regret it!”
-Rebecca
“The photos came out beautiful! I love them so much im always awkward when it comes to taking pictures but I felt at ease with Jonathan. He’s really friendly and took some amazing pictures of me and my little family. Thank you!”
- Liz
“Jonathan captured our wedding and made us feel natural in our poses! He knew what we wanted and made sure every detail was taken care of. He’s passionate and awesome at his work!”
- June
“Such an easy and great experience working with Johny! He met us in our wedding in the woods and really used the atmosphere to make the most of it! Friendly and uplifting all around!”
- Melissa
“It was great working with Jonathan! He is confident, dedicated, and attentive to his clients’ needs. He listens carefully and delivers with care and professionalism. His work has a classy, cinematic style that my husband and I especially loved.”
-Aimee
I just want to start this off by saying Jonathan is a MUST HIRE! He was our photographer for me and my wife’s wedding and he did INCREDIBLE work. He is super easy going, very organized & always has a vision in his head of what he wants to do. I know pictures on wedding day or any other life event can be a lot but he had it all under control. His communication was awesome and definitely eliminated a lot of stress. He is the perfect guy for the job and has the photography skills to back it up
-Andrew
Jonathan was so lovely to have as our wedding photographer! Very funny and kind personality. He was so easy to work with and went with the flow with our big and silly group! Each shot was thoughtful and taken with purpose. Even when we didn’t have ideas Jonathan’s suggestions were amazing! Our photos turned out lovely and we can’t thank Jonathan enough for taking them! We will for sure be using him in the future for other events! I promise you Jonathan is one of the best out there and if you choose him you won’t be disappointed with his lovely photography skills!
-Clairmi

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