Andy Samarasena Photography

Andy Samarasena is a photographer based in Santa Barbara, California, whose work spans Weddings, portraiture, landscapes, wildlife, and visual storytelling. He began his career as a wedding and portrait photographer, where he developed a strong foundation in composition, light, and human connection. Over time, his creative focus expanded to include wildlife and landscape photography—genres he continues to explore with deep passion and curiosity.Andy’s photographs have been exhibited internationally in both digital and print formats and have been recognized with numerous awards across multiple countries. His work has also been published in a variety of magazines and newspapers worldwide. Drawing inspiration from travel, nature, and cultural narratives, Andy’s photography reflects a thoughtful balance between technical precision and emotional resonance.Through his work, he aims to capture moments that invite viewers to slow down, observe, and connect—whether through the quiet presence of wildlife, the vastness of a landscape, or the subtle details that tell a larger story. you to experience the magic of professional photography

Phone: (805) 406-0084. email: [email protected]

Awards

"Our Amazing Planet" exhibition, Israeli photography convention in Tel Aviv, Israel on 11/26/2019. (Exhibition Selection)

:Memorable Portraits" exhibition at Qlick Gallery in Amsterdam, Netherlands on 11/8/2019. (Exhibition Selection)

"Amazing Architecture" exhibition at Art Market Budapest in Hungary on 10/2/2020. (Exhibition Selection)

"Solo" exhibition at Ravnikar Gallery in Ljubljana, Slovenia on 9/27/2019. (Exhibition Selection)

"Dramatic Lighting" exhibition at Valid World Hall, Barcelona, Spain. 2019 (Exhibition Selection)

 Matca Gallery  in Hanoi, Vietnam 10/15/23 (Exhibition Selection)

"Beauty Portraits" exhibition  2019 BBA Gallery, Berlin. Germany (Exhibition Selection)

Our Favorite Nature Shot" exhibition at Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago, USA. 2023 (Exhibition Selection)

"Beauty of Sri Lanka" photo exhibition Washington DC, New York United Nations Mission, UCLA Los Angeles, CA 2019, 2023, 2024 & 2025

2023.Winning Images contest and exhibition in San Luis Obispo, California (Cover Page Selection and Multiple Awards)

2025 California State Legislature Cultural Excellence Award for Sri Lanka through the lens Photo Exhibition

2019 Artistic Photography" exhibition at Thessaloniki International Contemporary Art Fair, Thessaloniki, Greece. (Exhibition Selection)

Named Best Wedding Photography Studio in Santa Barbara 2021,2022 & 2023