Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...Read more
Monterey Wedding Photographers
Monterey Wedding Photographers
Our Monterey photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Central California, Monterey County, Monterey Bay, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Monterey - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Monterey photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.
By planning a simple Monterey elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.
The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Monterey documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
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Monterey Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Monterey wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.
Central Coast WPJA members are ready to document any courthouse, pop-up, town hall, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.
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4 Monterey Wedding Photographers...
California wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer Annie Bang is a former journalist and Associated Press reporter. With a focus on capturing real moments and emotions, she uses documentary and photojournalistic photography to create timeless...
Annie Bang
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Monterey weddings.2500 (USD)
Based in Central Coast CA, Stephanie Secrest is a wedding and engagement portrait photographer. She holds a Master's in photojournalism and has been recognized for her work in prestigious contests like Pictures of the Year.
Stephanie Secrest
Arroyo Grande in California, US *Now booking Monterey weddings.3300 (USD)
N. CA based Joyce Perlman is a skilled wedding photojournalist featuring contemporary and documentary-style images. With an extensive background in fine art and visual design, she excels at capturing the essence of elopements and bigger weddings.
Joyce Perlman
San Francisco in California, US *Now booking Monterey weddings.4500 (USD)
Edeelin Labra is an experienced wedding photojournalist based in Northern California. With a deep passion for photography and years of dedicated pursuit, her hobby has transformed into a lifelong skill. Labra's artistry goes beyond capturing moments; it preserves...
Edeelin Labra
Vallejo in California, US *Now booking Monterey weddings.2000 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Monterey Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Monterey Wedding Photographers
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Monterey Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Monterey wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Monterey marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Monterey engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find reviews of Monterey wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those Monterey wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Monterey wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Monterey wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Monterey wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Monterey photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...Read more
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...Read more
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
