Tex Kelly Productions
Wedding Photography & Film in Del Norte County, California

Weddings · Del Norte County, California

Del Norte County Wedding Photographer.

Cinematic films and editorial photography for weddings.

Inquire Call (707) 382-1108

Cinematic wedding films and editorial wedding photography across Del Norte County, destination weddings at Battery Point Lighthouse, Smith River, and the Redwoods. Full photo and film coverage with FAA Part 107 drone aerial.

Weddings · Del Norte County

What it actually looks like in Del Norte County.

A Del Norte County wedding photographer is almost always shooting a destination wedding, couples flying into Crescent City for Battery Point ceremonies, Smith River vows, or Redwoods elopements. The county is quiet, dramatic, and largely untouched by tourism volume, which means the photos and film feel earned in a way Bay Area wedding venues simply can't replicate.

We travel up from the Eureka studio, typically a 90-minute drive depending on Highway 101 conditions. Booking ahead matters more here because we don't have the same week-of flexibility we do for Humboldt weddings. Worth it. Full photo and film coverage with drone aerial captures the full visual story of the county's coastline.

Where in Del Norte County

  • Battery Point Lighthouse

    Tide-dependent island ceremony venue. Iconic. Plan around the tide tables.

  • Smith River

    Crystal-clear river ceremonies. Late spring through summer for low-flow.

  • Crescent Beach

    Long Pacific shoreline. Sunset ceremonies and golden-hour portraits.

Recent Work

Weddings in Del Norte County. A look at the work.

  • Newlyweds kissing in front of the Ferndale Ingomar Theatre. Humboldt County Victorian wedding photography
  • Wedding celebration with crowd. Trinidad, Humboldt County wedding photography
  • Bride and groom among the redwoods. Trinidad, California wedding photography
  • Editorial bride portrait. Arcata, Humboldt County wedding photographer
  • Bride portrait. Humboldt County wedding photography
  • Wedding moment captured in Old Town Eureka, California
  • Couple on the beach at Trinidad with the redwoods behind. North Coast destination wedding
  • Wedding moment in an old-growth redwood grove. Humboldt County wedding photography
  • Bride smiling at a Loleta elopement. Humboldt County wedding photographer
  • Beach ceremony at sunset with videographer in frame. North Coast wedding
  • Bridal portrait at a backyard ceremony. Humboldt County wedding photographer
  • Bride and groom walking the aisle under a redwood with celebrating guests
  • Outdoor ceremony under an oak tree with guests. Fortuna, California wedding
  • Bride raising her bouquet as guests celebrate. Fortuna wedding photography
  • Bride and groom first dance in a golden-hour field
  • Couple celebrating in a redwood forest. North Coast wedding photographer
  • Black-and-white first dance editorial. Northern California outdoor wedding
  • Bride walking the aisle with her father under the trees
  • Groom carrying bride at golden hour surrounded by Humboldt redwoods
  • Bride greeted by guests at an outdoor ceremony. McKinleyville wedding photographer
  • Bride at a wedding celebration moment. Humboldt County wedding photography
  • Sofia and Cam, elopement portrait on a fallen redwood, Humboldt County wedding photographer
  • Editorial bridal portrait with white-rose bouquet in a North Coast orchard at golden hour
  • Wide outdoor ceremony with floral aisle and pine-grove backdrop. North Coast wedding
  • Bride and groom kiss as confetti flies overhead. Monica + David wedding
  • Kendra and Gannon, full wedding party portrait in a redwood grove
  • Bethany and Chris ceremony portrait under a floral arch
  • Bride and groom on a North Coast small-town main street
  • Black-and-white editorial couple portrait at the coast
  • Rose and Charles, groom carrying bride at sunset
  • Couple in front of the Carson Mansion. Eureka wedding photography
  • Bride and groom kiss as guests dance behind, outdoor reception wedding
  • First-look moment between bride and groom in soft natural light
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What's Included

What you actually get with weddings.

  • Full Photo + Film Coverage

    Cinematic motion and editorial stills delivered together so you don't sacrifice either side. Solo coverage available for smaller events.

  • Drone Aerial Coverage

    FAA Part 107 certified drone work integrated for outdoor ceremonies and sweeping reveal shots, included on most outdoor wedding packages.

  • Cinematic Highlight Film

    4–6 minute highlight reel cut to your story, broadcast-quality color grade, properly licensed music, broadcast-grade audio.

  • Feature Wedding Film

    15–30 minute full feature covering ceremony and reception in long form, for couples who want to relive the entire day.

  • Edited Photo Gallery

    Full-resolution edited photos delivered in 6–8 weeks. Print-ready files, web-ready exports, and a private online gallery for guests.

  • Engagement Session (optional)

    Most couples add a pre-wedding engagement session at a meaningful North Coast location, included in upgraded packages.

Weddings by City

Weddings across 1 Del Norte County cities.

We work weddings engagements throughout Del Norte County, from the Eureka studio across the entire county. Click into a city for venue notes and the work I've done there.

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How It Works

From first message to final delivery.

  1. 01

    Initial Inquiry

    Send a note through the form or call (707) 382-1108. Share your wedding date, venue (or shortlist), and how you envision the day.

  2. 02

    Consultation Call

    30–45 minutes on the phone or at the Eureka studio. We talk through your story, your priorities, and what coverage levels make sense.

  3. 03

    Custom Proposal

    Within 24 hours of our call, I send a tailored quote with package options, timeline, and clear deliverables. No hidden fees.

  4. 04

    Booking

    Signed agreement and 25% deposit reserves your date. Remainder due before the wedding day.

  5. 05

    Pre-Wedding Planning

    Engagement session (if booked), timeline coordination with your planner, vendor introductions, and a final pre-shoot check-in.

  6. 06

    The Wedding Day

    Crew arrives 2 hours before ceremony. Full-day coverage from getting-ready through final dance. Drone aerials integrated as the day allows.

  7. 07

    Post-Production

    Edited photo gallery in 6–8 weeks. Highlight film + feature film delivered as broadcast-quality MP4s plus social-cut versions.

Investment

North Coast wedding packages start in the mid-four-figures and scale with scope (single shooter, full photo and film coverage, multi-day, destination travel). Send your date and venue and Tex will reply within 24 hours with availability and a tailored quote.

What Clients Say

Real five-star reviews.

  • “Tex was so sweet and fun to work with. He is very knowledgeable and savvy with his equipment, and made everything so comfortable for my husband and I (who both are not huge fans of getting our photo taken)! The outcome was amazing and we are so happy we went with Tex. Highly recommend!”

    Sofia Coelho

    Wedding client

  • “Tex shot our wedding day and did an amazing job! He worked his butt off for us and was so helpful and a complete joy to have around. Captured some of the best moments that are so fun to relive since the day flew by so fast we couldn't remember anything until looking at the photos. Absolutely love all the photos and editing. 10 out of 10 would recommend. Thanks again Tex!”

    Gannon Carroll

    Wedding client

  • “If I could highlight 100 Stars for a review I would. What started as a search for a videographer for our wedding turned into a wonderful friendship. From the very beginning, it was clear that he pours his heart into his work, ensuring every detail matched our vision while also adding his creative touch to elevate the final result. He not only met our expectations but exceeded them. Watching our wedding clip felt like reliving a scene from a movie. It gave me goosebumps all over again and even brought tears to my eyes. We highly recommend Tex!”

    Sophia Mendez

    Wedding videography

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Weddings FAQs

Common questions.

  • What does a wedding package include?
    Wedding coverage starts with photography or videography and scales up to full-day cinematic films. Most couples book the full photo and film package, cinematic motion plus editorial stills delivered together. Aerial drone coverage is available as an add-on for outdoor venues. Every package includes a planning consultation, day-of coverage, and a fully edited gallery delivered within 6–8 weeks.
  • Do you travel for destination weddings?
    Yes. Tex Kelly Productions covers weddings across Humboldt, Mendocino, and Del Norte Counties. Eureka, Arcata, Trinidad, Ferndale, Mendocino, Crescent City, the Avenue of the Giants, and beyond. Travel further into Northern California is regular. International destination weddings are considered case-by-case.
  • How far in advance should we book?
    Most North Coast wedding dates book 6–12 months out. Peak season (May through October) fills earliest. Reach out as soon as you have a date, even if the venue isn't locked in yet. Tex can often hold a tentative date for two weeks while you finalize.
  • What venues have you worked at?
    Many weddings across the North Coast, redwood-canopy ceremonies in the Avenue of the Giants and Founders Grove, coastal vows in Trinidad and Mendocino, Victorian elopements in Ferndale, ranch weddings across Humboldt, and barn-and-vineyard ceremonies further inland. Send your venue when you reach out and Tex will share work from there if available.
  • Do you do engagement sessions?
    Yes, engagement and proposal sessions are a separate service. Most couples who book the wedding film also do a pre-wedding engagement session at a meaningful North Coast location: the bluff where they got engaged, the redwood corridor where they had their first hike, or somewhere new together.
  • How do we book?
    Send an inquiry through the contact form or call (707) 382-1108. Tex replies within 24 hours with availability and a tailored quote. Once we lock details, a signed agreement and 25% deposit reserves your date. The remainder is due before the wedding day.

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