Top 11 Fine Art California - Northern Wedding Photographers for 2024
Page Updated: January 31st, 2024
Would you love to find a fine-art, artistic California - Northern wedding photographer to document the details of your big day and to complement your unique love story with a creative flair? The Wedding Photojournalist Association can help! Our documentary-style California - Northern wedding photographers are, first and foremost, photographers — artists, in other words, whose medium is the still photograph. In the Artistic Guild competitions, WPJA members show off their creative talents for digitally enhanced still-lifes and fine-art detail photos.
Quarterly Artistic Guild contests for fine-art California - Northern wedding photography are held annually, entered and judged separately from the WPJA competitions held during the year. After each contest, we add another collection of award-winning detail images to our wedding photographer’s member profile galleries.
What could be better than the details of your carefully planned event captured by a top California - Northern fine art wedding photographer? Detail images generally are tighter framed shots on some of the day’s textures, and features, whether as arranged by the photographer or as they were found: dresses, gowns, suits, rings, linens, flowers, bouquets, cake, shoes, or champagne glasses. A collection of tightly cropped faces would likely also be a “details” shot if the surrounding context has been subdued to bring out the image’s artistic impact.
Chris Shum, a professional photographer since 2007, combines his lifelong passion for art with his expertise in capturing artistic portraits and details. With a focus on destination weddings, he creates eye-catching and unique imagery in beautiful environments and scenic landscapes, such as beaches. Chris also excels at close-up shots, artfully filling the frame.
Tanushree Vaidya is a photographer who specializes in creative wedding day images. She has traveled to 14 countries to capture weddings, bringing her skills in commerce, hair artistry, portraiture, and graphic design to her work. Tanushree enjoys capturing the details of wedding traditions in bold and colorful images, as well as working in black and white.
Chris Werner is a highly experienced artistic wedding photographer with a career spanning over 25 years. He has a remarkable ability to capture the love and individuality of engaged couples using his distinct and creative style. Chris began his photography journey with black and white film in 1994, which has since evolved into a fine art approach.
Seattle-based Marla Manes specializes in detailed shots and scenic images for adventurous couples. With a background in wedding photojournalism and portraiture, she emphasizes environmental sustainability and creating a welcoming experience for all clients.
Lucy Schultz, an artistic wedding photographer with a penchant for eye-catching imagery and off-camera lighting techniques, excels in capturing the essence of weddings with a touch of artistry that her clients cherish.
Kevin Sawyer is an acclaimed wedding photographer known for his captivating and vibrant images. His signature style combines bold and colorful compositions with photojournalistic storytelling, resulting in stunning artful photographs. With expertise in off-camera lighting techniques, Kevin masterfully captures the beauty of night portraits with dusk lighting. His keen eye for graphic lines, bold designs, and geometric shapes...
Northern California's Tyler Vu weaves graphic design finesse with a heartfelt dedication to preserving life's beauty through wedding photography. His bold color choices and geometric styles result in visually striking images that capture the essence of each couple's wedding day.
Jipeng Han, a Bay Area CA photographer, specializes in playful portraits of couples, from relaxed sessions, and often includes buildings and architecture.
Will Tee, the maestro of artistic wedding photography, crafts stunning portraits and intricate detail shots. His signature style lies in his flawless symmetrical framing and impeccable balance.
Logan Westom is an experienced wedding photographer who has been capturing special moments for over ten years. With a background in photojournalism, Westom brings a unique perspective to documenting wedding day stories. Known for his creative approach, he adds an artistic touch to every couple's portraits, utilizing silhouettes, shadows, bold contrast, and graphic elements to create striking and bold images.
Ron Storer is a photographer focused on capturing and preserving wedding memories through bold and colorful images. His portfolio showcases his talent for creating unique designs and utilizing graphic elements. He is particularly skilled at capturing artistic and vibrant detail shots of couples' rings.
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.
