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Best Wedding Photographers in California

Top 27 photographers in California

Chris Ashton Photography

Chris Ashton offers a captivating experience in capturing timeless moments filled with good vibes, coastal breezes, and mountain views. With a commitment to building genuine connections, she tailors each photoshoot to the unique narrative of the couple, ensuring a personalized and unforgettable experience. As a seasoned photographer with a background in fashion and studio art, she combines creativity, organization, and attention to detail in every shot. Her diverse interests in adventures and serene slow-downs add a distinctive touch to her art. With a focus on good vibes and the great outdoors, she seamlessly integrates the natural surroundings while creating a visual tale of your special day. Serving Northern California and beyond, Chris Ashton would love to transform your love story into timeless art.

Abby Taylor Photography

Abby Taylor Photography captures effortlessly timeless wedding moments that will become core, lasting memories for you and your loved ones. Abby is a dedicated wedding photographer who genuinely connects with each couple, as she understands just how stressful selecting a wedding photographer you trust is. That’s why she works hard to make your experience one full of ease, calmness, and personal touches. She’s a romantic who feels things deeply, which is a special trait reflected throughout her photography. She digs deep into your connection with her camera, finding elements and parts you might not have ever noticed yourself. Based in California and available for destination weddings worldwide, Abby is ready to document your wedding so that you can relive the magic for years and years to come.

Cassie Lee Photography

6 Reviews

Cassie Lee is all about bringing your love story to life through captivating imagery, ensuring your photos truly reflect your unique journey. With a skillful blend of digital and film photography, she puts your emotions, details, and authenticity at the forefront. Whether you're in Northern California, Utah, or anywhere around the world, she is there to tell your story with exquisite care and a keen eye for meaningful moments. With her, your experience is like a seamless, natural dance, allowing you to bask in your love on your special day. She artfully captures every heartbeat and fleeting gaze, from grand declarations to the soulful in-betweens. Cassie Lee knows your photos are more than just images; they're a vibrant tapestry of your most intimate and beautiful tale.

SAE Photo Film

SAE Photo Film is all about quality over quantity, handpicking just 15 couples each year to ensure every wedding gets their full creative attention. Their approach goes beyond standard photography and videography—it’s a carefully crafted storytelling experience designed to capture the emotions, fleeting moments, and unique essence of your day. If you want your wedding memories to feel as intentional and artful as your love story, SAE Photo Film delivers with an unwavering commitment to excellence.

AshGabes Photography

16 Reviews

Full of color and exuberance, Ashley Gabrielson’s imagery brings the joyfulness of a wedding day to life. Her photographs possess the same sincerity and charm that she herself does - never overly-posed or stiff, and always centered around the honest moments and people that make up a wedding day. The couples Ashley attracts don’t take themselves too seriously, seen in the silly faces, moments of laughter, and unique wedding details that reflect their personality and style. She is a professional who has found her passion and realized her fate, as she effortlessly builds real friendships with her couples and delivers beautiful, vibrant wedding photos. Based in Carlsbad, and available worldwide to capture your story.

Michael Dadula Photography

Michael Dadula is not your typical wedding photographer; he's a photographer at a wedding, making your special day into a timeless work of art. He is a versatile artist, with expertise in both film and digital photography. He's available to document weddings and elopements in picturesque locations in Big Sur, Carmel, Bay Area, and worldwide, but what truly sets him apart is his passion for the timeless art of film photography, capturing genuine moments and emotions with a soft, romantic quality. He seamlessly combines this traditional approach with the modern flexibility of digital photography, ensuring that no precious moment goes unnoticed. With Michael, your wedding day transforms into a beautifully narrated love story where images are not mere snapshots but a symphony of emotions and love cherished for generations.

By Alexa Leigh

Natural light, candid emotion, and photos that actually feel like your wedding day: that's Alexa's specialty! Her work blends editorial and documentary styles, creating authentic, minimalist images that reflect who you are—not just what your day looked like. A traveler and storyteller at heart, she’s the kind of photographer who’ll celebrate your individuality, cheer on your PDA, and deliver a visual time capsule you’ll want to relive for decades. If you envision timeless wedding day photos that feel effortlessly you, By Alexa Leigh is a stand-out choice.

Julie Pepin Photography

Your senses come alive when viewing the work of Julie Pepin, as if you can smell, hear, taste and feel the elements of the environment inside the image. She will go into your wedding knowing just what to capture, providing peace of mind to you and a calming presence to everyone around. Her modern take on the art of photography allows you to view photographs in a way that is different from what you are used to. Each shot has artistic vibrancy, electrified colors, and an overflow of thoughtfulness. A past bride claimed that photography is Julie's sixth sense -- which is quite clear as she creatively guides her camera and subjects into authentic compositions, creating images for a lifetime. Available worldwide.

Danya Izararraz Wedding Photographer

1 Review

Discover true to color and candid Palm Springs and SoCal wedding photographer Danya Izarraraz, a passionate storyteller who specializes in capturing the everyday magic of your special day. With a penchant for adventure, she's an exceptional photographer always creating an experience for everyone who surrounds her. Beyond the lens she is a creative soul on a continuous path of inspiration from all art forms from music to creating unique spaces with her home decor previous career path. Having navigated five years of marriage, she understands the intricacies of wedding planning, making her the ideal guide for your journey. Her passion for great love stories and her desire to document them in a personalized and authentic manner shines through in her work, ensuring your wedding gallery is a cherished memento of your unique love story.

Vivian Chen Photography

4 Reviews

Vivian Chen is a photographer with a passion for the adventure of travel, nature, and intimate weddings that embrace and celebrate the two. Shooting weddings since 2006, her relaxed demeanor and wedding know-how are the perfect gifts for any stressed bride or groom. Not to mention, her timeless imagery full of clean lines, crisp hues, and classic compositions are just as exceptional. Vivian focuses on catching those multiple fleeting, candid moments scattered throughout your day, putting her innate sense of observation to good use. She also magically captures the beauty of natural light and the warmth it provides to any space. Vivian and her undeniable talent are more than prepared to deliver the wedding photos of your dreams, be that in the Bay Area or anywhere across the globe.

Julia Goldberg Photography

9 Reviews

Working with Julia Goldberg means having more than a photographer — you gain a trusted guide who's deeply invested in your experience from start to finish. Her calm, intentional approach helps couples feel seen, supported, and completely themselves in front of the camera. Julia’s work blends candid storytelling with artful portraiture, capturing not just how your day looked, but how it felt. From custom timelines to travel tips, she’s by your side every step of the way, wherever your love story leads.

Pastushak Photography

If you're looking for wedding photographers who capture real, unfiltered emotions with a touch of elegance, Pastushak Photography is your dream team. Ruslan and Oksana, a husband-and-wife duo, with over a decade of experience. Their style is a mix of romantic, natural, and timeless photography, ensuring your photos feel just as real as the moment itself. With experience shooting weddings across different states and countries, they know how to adapt to any setting while making couples feel completely at ease. If you want photographers who truly understand your vision, support you through the process, and capture once-in-a-lifetime moments, Pastushak Photography is the way to go.

Jed Horca

Jed Horca is an elopement photographer whose lens and masterful skills have woven beautiful stories across coastal communities-from the dreamy landscapes of Big Sur to the enchanting shores of Carmel Beach. His passion for preserving the beauty of love is evident in every frame he captures. He believes the moments that truly matter are when you are your genuine self-smiling, laughing, and even tearing up in joy. He strives to immortalize these moments and craft a timeless visual narrative of your special day. Whether you're planning an intimate elopement or a grand celebration, he will capture every precious moment and weave it into a mesmerizing tapestry of memories. Based in Monterey, California, fall in love with Jed's artistic vision and heartfelt approach as you take the next step in your love story.

Clouds Inside

1 Review

Nayza, an editorial wedding and elopement photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area, travels the world to capture the most special moments in people's lives. Her unique style, a mix of modern editorial and nostalgic documentary, ensures each wedding story is dramatic, tender, and filled with the wild energy of the dance floor. Inspired by genuine human connection, fashion, historical places, and nature, she aims to create something truly unique for every couple. Nayza would love to capture your love story in a way that's as special as you are.

Matthew David Studio

Christina and Matthew are the talented duo behind Matthew David Studio, fine art photographers specializing in artistic and creative portraiture throughout Palm Springs and beyond. As wanderers, explorers, and storytellers, these two thrive on adventure, the human experience, and living in the moment. No matter where your story takes place, Christina and Matthew would love to capture it in a set of images that are timeless, yet artistic, and most importantly, full of the authentic moments that are the most meaningful to you.

Kape Photography

16 Reviews

Driven by the mantra, "You are in love and you are alive," Karla of Kape Photography has developed a clear vision of what she hopes to capture in a wedding story -- not only the planned moments, but the in-between looks, honest words and real emotions. “A photographer for time-travelers,” she vows to document the most intimate and valuable details, resulting in meaningful images that take you back to those moments for years to come. Her photography style is authentic, and she considers herself a visual narrator of each story she captures. No acting or forcing moments are needed, just pure, raw emotions captured with a creative eye and all of her heart. Kape Photography is based in Mexico, but Karla will travel worldwide.

Carmen Lopez Photography

42 Reviews

No matter your style or traditions, Carmen is there for it with a full-heart and camera in hand. She’s there to document all of you without judgment, bringing cinematic artistry to every moment while also keeping you cool, calm, and comfortable. And since celebrating something so monumental with your friends and family is undeniably fun, she believes your wedding photos should be too. With Carmen, there won’t be any time wasted with setting up boring poses or fabricated moments. She’ll be capturing the magic that you create without even trying, and making every shot vivid, heartfelt, and beautifully electric. Based in San Diego, she’s prepared and ready for any location across the globe.

Ripple Rain Photography

Chaos-loving, rule-breaking, heart-on-your-sleeve kind of love? That’s exactly what Ripple Rain Photography is built for. Sharyce captures the kind of moments you can’t plan: the teary-eyed glances, the belly laughs, the unfiltered, goosebump-raising stuff that makes your story *yours*. With a documentary style and an unwavering commitment to celebrating all love, she creates space for you to show up exactly as you are. Ripple Rain Photography is dream fit for couples who care more about honest connection than posed perfection.

Alison Renee Photography

If you want a photographer who makes you feel like a friend is behind the camera, Alison Renee is your perfect match. Based in Sonoma County and traveling worldwide, Alison specializes in capturing authentic, natural moments that feel totally you. Clients love her warm, easygoing vibe, fast turnarounds, and how she goes the extra mile to make your experience stress-free and unforgettable. She's ideal for couples who want their love story captured in a way that’s as real and unique as they are.

Stephane Leon Photography

Stephane Leon is a highly passionate and talented photographer who has found her true calling in capturing the essence of love and connection. Her journey of self-discovery, guided by faith, has led her to serve couples by immortalizing their most precious moments. Photography became her lifeline, rescuing her from uncertainty and solitude and allowing her to connect with like-minded souls. With a spirited and adventurous nature nurtured since childhood, she embraced the art of capturing candid moments and soon realized her profound love for photography. Her mission is to bring joy and smiles through her lens, celebrating life's simple yet beautiful moments. Stephane invites you to connect and embark on a journey of shared experiences and artistic expression in Napa and beyond.

Lauren Cate

With experience in fashion, commercial, portrait and wedding photography, Lauren Cate has discovered that her greatest passion lies in the ability to freeze a moment in time in a photograph. Now focusing on primarily weddings, her main goal is to capture more than just a moment, but the feeling behind it as well. She considers it an honor to be part of a wedding day, and she strives to make it a fun, stress-free, and seamless process, allowing you to relax and simply be yourself in front of her camera. Based in Southern California, Lauren is available worldwide.

The Storytellers

The Storytellers aren’t your average wedding photographers and videographers—and that’s exactly what makes them so special. Based in Porto, Portugal and available worldwide, this team brings a soul-driven, cinematic approach to every wedding and elopement. They don’t just document your day—they live it with you, capturing spontaneous laughs, the messy magic, and all the real, raw moments that make your love story truly yours. The Storytellers are all about soul over business. So if you’re dreaming of a wedding film or photo gallery that actually feels like you, this is your team.

Apollo Fotografie

10 Reviews

For the Apollo Fotografie team, all love - no matter race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity - deserves an epic celebration along with beautiful, fine-art photographs to match. Love is what unites us all in this diverse world, and lead photographer and owner Andra’s mission is to deliver a visual narrative that is honest and as unique as your personal story. With a talented, artistically-dynamic team, Apollo Fotografie’s style is built around editorial techniques, candid photojournalism, and lots of glowing natural light. Professional, experienced, and limitlessly passionate, Apollo Fotografie creates radiant photos that are the perfect complement to your modern, joyous love.

Amanda Britt Goldsmith Photography

1 Review

If you're drawn to the charm of film photography and want your photos to feel effortlessly real, Amanda's your person. With a background in art and design, she has an incredible eye for light, composition, and those fleeting, human moments that make a day unforgettable. She blends in like a guest–camera in hand, heart wide open–capturing everything from quiet glances to wild laughter. Her work feels soulful, expressive, and beautifully grounded in what makes your day uniquely yours.

Will Khoury Photography

21 Reviews

Will Khoury is a creative, adventurous wedding and elopement photographer based in Northern California. His desire to create has found its most rewarding outlet in photography, and Will is never more satisfied than when he is doing just that. He consistently strives to know and understand his clients deeply in order to capture them in a real and honest way. By taking a photojournalistic approach to his photography, the resulting images are full of emotion, intimacy, and true storytelling. Will is available for hire wherever your love exists.

Teri B Photography

26 Reviews

A creative soul and lifelong traveler, Teri B. is a California based photographer telling stories of love, life, and travel. Using a photojournalistic approach with an artistic touch, Teri seeks to capture the essence of a wedding day, seeking out details and in-between moments. Her main goal as a photographer is to tell a beautiful, unique and authentic story through moody, yet joyous images, allowing you to relive the memories she captures for years and years to come. Whether your day takes place in California, France, or beyond, Teri would love to be a part of it.

Seeking Venture Photo

14 Reviews

Seeking Venture Photography, led by Heather, specializes in documenting the love stories of adventurous couples through breathtaking elopement photography. Based in Big Sur, California, Heather brings a deep passion for nature and a keen eye for authentic, intimate moments to every wedding day. Her personalized approach ensures that each couple's love story is fully captured, from spontaneous, romantic glances to enchanting vows amidst the grandeur of nature. Knowing that every couple is unique, she takes the time to get to know you, resulting in photos that authentically reflect who you are. Based in Big Sur, California, Heather offers an unforgettable experience that is as genuine and adventurous as your love.

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Best Wedding Photographers in California

Top 27 photographers in California

Chris Ashton Photography

Abby Taylor Photography

Cassie Lee Photography

SAE Photo Film

AshGabes Photography

Michael Dadula Photography

By Alexa Leigh

Julie Pepin Photography

Danya Izararraz Wedding Photographer

Vivian Chen Photography

Julia Goldberg Photography

Pastushak Photography

Jed Horca

Clouds Inside

Matthew David Studio

Kape Photography

Carmen Lopez Photography

Ripple Rain Photography

Alison Renee Photography

Stephane Leon Photography

Lauren Cate

The Storytellers

Apollo Fotografie

Amanda Britt Goldsmith Photography

Will Khoury Photography

Teri B Photography

Seeking Venture Photo

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