Tex Kelly Productions
Wedding photography portfolio image from Battery Point Lighthouse in Crescent City, California

Wedding Photographer & Filmmaker · Crescent City, California

Wedding Photographer & Filmmaker in Crescent City, California.

Cinematic films and editorial photography for weddings.

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Tex Kelly, weddings for Crescent City, California

Hi. I'm Tex.

Welcome to wedding season, Crescent City edition.

I'm a North Coast filmmaker and photographer, voted Humboldt County's Best. Wedding photography and film in Crescent City is one of the things this studio does most, full-day photo and film coverage with FAA Part 107 drone aerial, delivered together so couples have one storyteller across every frame of the day.

My job is to make you, your families, and your guests feel completely comfortable so the day stays the day, not a photo shoot. No stiff poses. No staged-looking smiles. Just real, intentional, cinematic coverage of how the day actually unfolds in Crescent City and across Del Norte County.

Now booking 2027 weddings in Crescent City.

Book your Crescent City wedding →
Weddings in Crescent City, California. Tex Kelly Productions

A note from Crescent City

Cinematic wedding films and editorial wedding photography in Crescent City, California. Battery Point Lighthouse destination weddings, Crescent Beach sunset ceremonies, and Smith River vows. Full photo and film coverage with FAA Part 107 drone aerial.

The Approach

Weddings in Crescent City. Made for this place.

The Crescent City venue

Crescent City venues, lit and scouted.

Crescent City weddings are almost always destination, couples flying into Del Norte for an iconic Battery Point Lighthouse ceremony or a Smith River clear-water vow exchange. Less venue infrastructure than Humboldt means more outdoor and intimate ceremonies. We travel up from the Eureka studio (90 min on Highway 101, weather-dependent) and recommend booking 4+ months ahead.

Weddings, Crescent City, California
North Coast wedding in the redwoods, Del Norte County.
Weddings, Crescent City, California
Real wedding-day moments, golden hour.

The Crescent City day

Real moments, captured intentionally.

Most Crescent City weddings are small and destination, so the day is intimate and tightly timed. A low-tide window at Battery Point, a sunset portrait block on Crescent Beach, and not much room in between. We come up the night before so the morning isn't a 90-minute drive up 101, and we scout the real tide and light that evening instead of trusting a chart from back at the studio.

The Del Norte County scouting advantage

Crescent City, Scouted for years.

Del Norte doesn't have much wedding infrastructure, so there's no planner-vetted shortlist to lean on. That's exactly why local knowledge matters here. The Smith River runs clearest in late summer. Battery Point's land bridge closes faster than the posted tide table says. The wind on Crescent Beach drops at dusk. Knowing those things is the difference between a smooth day and a scramble.

Weddings, Crescent City, California
Hometown ceremony, Del Norte County.

2027 Weddings, Crescent City

Now booking Crescent City weddings for the year ahead.

Saturdays in Crescent City fill first, venue holds, planner timelines, and golden-hour ceremony windows all stack on the same dates. Couples planning a year+ out get the cleanest weekends and the best honeymoon scheduling. Reserve early.

Reserve your Crescent City wedding → or call (707) 382-1108

Recent Work

Wedding Photographer & Filmmaker in Crescent City. 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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Selected Wedding Films

Cinematic wedding films, documented in full.

Feature-length wedding documentaries and editorial wedding films, full coverage from getting-ready through last dance, edited for the way couples actually want to relive the day. Click any thumbnail to play in place. Click any thumbnail to play in place.

  • David & Monica's Wedding Documentary, 35 Years Before They Met, His Dad Saved Her Dad's Life

    Feature-length wedding documentary

  • Brunton Wedding Film

    Northern California wedding cinematography

  • Shane & Sofia Weekly. A 45-Minute Wedding Documentary

    Northern California long-form wedding film

  • Mrs. & Mrs. McClurg

    Cinematic wedding film

  • An Emotional, Romantic & Cinematic Wedding Film. Trinidad Elopement

    Trinidad, California elopement

DaVinci Resolve wedding-film edit in progress. Tex Kelly Productions editing suite

The Editing Process

Months in the edit suite, curating the story.

A wedding film isn't shot in a day, it's made over months. Hours of raw cinema footage, multi-camera audio, drone aerial, and second-shooter coverage get assembled, color-graded, and scored frame by frame in the edit suite.

Every transition is intentional. Every cut earns its keep. The goal is a film couples actually want to re-watch, not a montage of clips. That kind of editorial discipline is the difference between a wedding film and a wedding highlight reel, and it's why these turnarounds run weeks instead of days.

Venues + Locations

Where I shoot weddings in Crescent City.

  • Battery Point Lighthouse

    Tide-dependent island ceremony. Iconic. Coordinate strict timing around tide tables.

  • Crescent Beach Sunset

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

  • Smith River

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

What's Included

What's included with weddings in Crescent City.

  • 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.

How It Works

How it works in Crescent City.

  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.

Wedding Photographer & Filmmaker in Crescent City. FAQs

Frequently asked questions.

  • Can we have our wedding at Battery Point Lighthouse?
    Yes. Battery Point Lighthouse hosts intimate weddings (typically under 30 guests). Ceremonies are coordinated with the Lighthouse Society and timed strictly around the low-tide land bridge access window. We've shot ceremonies at Battery Point and handle all the timing logistics.
  • How far in advance should we book a Crescent City destination wedding?
    4-6 months ahead is ideal. Crescent City has limited wedding-vendor infrastructure and we travel up from the Eureka studio, so locking the date early ensures we can plan a multi-day trip and coordinate with local lodging and venue vendors.
  • 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.

Nearby weddings cities

Weddings near Crescent City, other locations I shoot.

Flexible on where you shoot? Many clients book a hometown location + a destination second location in the same day. Below are the other cities where I'm currently booking weddings, same playbook, same editorial eye, different backdrop.

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