Southern California Wedding Photographers
If you choose one of our WPJA Southern California wedding photojournalists as your wedding photographer, please let them know you found them through the Wedding Photojournalist Association.
The WPJA at a glance: The Wedding Photojournalist Association puts the best Southern California wedding photographers at your fingertips, by granting membership only to the most talented professional wedding photographers in the world--photographers who focus solely on using their documentary photography skills to capture ‘the moments’ of your wedding day.
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$2500+
US DollarsFelicia Perry
Playa Del Rey in Southern California, United States
Felicia is an award-winning photographer specializing in wedding, family and boudoir photography and is based out of her hometown of Los Angeles, California. Felicia has always loved and appreciated the arts, from painting to sculpting to photography to the history and...Read more
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$3500+
US DollarsApertura: Erwin Darmali
Pasadena in Southern California, United States
I specialize in heartfelt weddings. If you are absolutely in love, I would love to shoot your wedding. My goal is to tell your personalized story of your wedding day so ultimately you would be able to relive your wedding day photos. Heavily influenced by my first...Read more
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$2300+
US DollarsI Ce Photo: Ce Helton
San Diego in Southern California, United States
I love what I do...to capture the right moment is special. San Diego is my main home, but I also am in Lake Havasu and Boulder Colorado often and service those areas as well. My attitude is to be spontaneous and capture those difficult moments, but I have the fine art training...Read more
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$2000+
US DollarsToby Morris
Southern California, United States
Toby Morris has worked around the world on various editorial projects. His wedding work is an extension of his photojournalistic style. His eye for detail and keen perception allow him to capture the truly important moments of your day. A graduate of the University of Texas;...Read more
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$3750+
US DollarsDylan Mayer
Southern California, United States
Dylan has been nominated for "Top 30 Under 30 in Wedding Photography" by PDN Magazine as well as "Rising Stars of Wedding Photography" by Rangefinder Magazine and has only his clients to thank for giving him the opportunity to photograph their special day. After earning...Read more
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$2300+
US DollarsGreg Wyatt
Southern California, United States
I can’t remember a time in my life when I haven’t loved photography. My passion for creating images started on a family vacation to Hawaii when I was seven. I studied photography in high school, college and continuously take classes to be ahead of the curve for new techniques...Read more
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$4500+
US DollarsBrett Butterstein
Southern California, United States
Named one of the top ten wedding photographers by American Photo Magazine, Brett Butterstein is a San Diego based wedding photographer who wants to create pictures you can brag about. My approach to wedding photography is making vibrant, non-traditional photos that tell...Read more
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$1900+
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David Crane
Southern California, United States
David Crane is an editorial photographer who has documented news stories as a photojournalist for more than 25 years. His images of celebrities, politicians, musicians, and sports figures have appeared in Time, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, and LIFE. A Brooks Institute Scholarship...Read more
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$4000+
US DollarsViera Photographics: Jaime Viera
Southern California, United States
Jaime Viera is an international, award-winning wedding photographer based in San Diego, California. Jaime discovered a love for photography while pursuing her passion for traveling the world. On each trip she returned with an impressive collection of images - capturing the...Read more
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$3900+
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$1700+
US DollarsKaren L. Barnes
Los Angeles in Southern California, United States
I was born and raised in Los Angeles, where I currently reside. I graduated from the University of California at Berkeley, and promptly left the country to spend a year photographing the people and sights of West and Central Africa. I have also lived in South America in...Read more
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$2700+
US DollarsMartin Vielma
Los Angeles in Southern California, United States
Martín has traveled the world and had the opportunity to capture humanity in some of its most vulnerable and beautiful moments. His work spans various forms of photojournalism and portraiture that convey truly honest emotions. He has over 10 years of experience with photography...Read more
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$3000+
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$4300+
US DollarsMaya Myers
Los Angeles in Southern California, United States
As a photojournalist, it is Maya’s job to be an observer and storyteller. It is her passion however for the human condition, emotions, relationships, LOVE, that draws her to photographing weddings. Based in Los Angeles, Maya balances her days between photographing...Read more
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$1500+
US DollarsRyan Bethke
Hemet in Southern California, United States
I am a wedding photographer whose work is influenced by the infinitely varied nuances of human expression and interaction. Everywhere I go I watch not only people, but also the light and the shadows, the textures and the shapes, making photographic images in my head when...Read more
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$3000+
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$1500+
US DollarsDevon Meyers
Southern California, United States
Devon is a photojournalist with years of experience working for newspapers such as The Aspen Times, The San Francisco Chronicle, and The Malibu Times. He has won numerous Colorado Press Association Awards. He currently splits his time between southern California and Aspen...Read more
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$3000+
US DollarsMichael Andrews
Southern California, United States
My background as a photographer is based in photojournalism and documentary photography. In keeping with my photojournalism roots, when I shoot I'm going for real moments that authentically reflect your wedding. Think of me as a sensitive chameleon: I blend in and respond...Read more
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$1200+
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$6500+
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$900+
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$3000+
US DollarsNathan Nowack
Fullerton in Southern California, United States
I've always loved photography. I've always loved modern and contemporary art. And I've always been a fun, easy going person. Put these things together and becoming a photojournalistic wedding photographer was a very easy choice to make. I've based my company and work around...Read more
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$3500+
US DollarsJonathan Moore
Los Angeles in Southern California, United States
I am Los Angeles based documentary wedding photographer. I started covering weddings just after completing an internship at Getty Images in 2008. This internship had a huge impact on my photography, and I apply everything I learned from the Getty staff -- good light...Read more
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$3000+
US DollarsDaisy Varley
San Diego in Southern California, United States
Daisy is a passionate photographer who finds inspiration in the people that she photographs. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism in 2006. Throughout her studies, she photographed for her school newspaper, The Daily Aztec, and alumni magazine, 360. She...Read more
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$2000+
US DollarsScott Reynolds
Los Angeles in Southern California, United States
I am completely dedicated to the craft of photography and making sure my clients are satisfied beyond their expectations. As a staff photojournalist at the University of Kansas, I got to meld my passion for the artistic with the practical outlet of storytelling through...Read more
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$3500+
US DollarsBright Bird Photography: Alexa Maxine
Hermosa Beach in Southern California, United States
I started shooting weddings 5 years ago, and I absolutely love every aspect of it. I did attend art school, Art Center College of Design, in Pasadena CA, where I picked up all my technical knowledge about film and digital and cameras. I have lived for many years in LA, but...Read more
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$3600+
US DollarsBwright Photography: Brandon Wright
Los Angeles in Southern California, United States
Brandon's love for film photography all started when he was still very young. Along with his brother, they both caught the photography bug and began to technically and creatively develop together when they were still teenagers. They received their initial training at Palomar...Read more
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$3000+
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$1650+
US DollarsAvancena Photography: Ebmar Avancena
Pasadena in Southern California, United States
I am a former digital imaging consultant for 8 years and have background experience in assisting cinematography in Sony entertainment pictures in Culver City. Music is what inspired me to be an artistic photographer, the calmness that music brings as you close your eyes...Read more
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$1900+
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US DollarsPolka Photos: Aleks Bienkowska
Playa del Rey in Southern California, United States
Aleks Bienkowska is an internationally published photographer and the founder of Polka Photos. She graduated from Boston University, where she received a degree in photojournalism and was a staff photographer for The Daily Free Press. Aleks freelanced for several newspapers...Read more
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$1195+
US DollarsWedding Photo Experts: Terrance Goan
San Diego in Southern California, United States
Terry Goan is an award winning passionate wedding photographer based in San Diego. Terry honed his craft as a photographer for the US Army. Many of his award winning photos have appeared in Stars and Stripes newspaper as well as magazines and calendars...Read more
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$4000+
US DollarsLitrato Photojournalism: Ronald Soliman
Bear in Delaware, United StatesRon Soliman is a Delaware-based photographer specializing in documentary photography. With 12 years of experience as a newspaper photographer and a photography director, Ron has earned awards from the National Press Photographers Association, Press Photographers Association...Read more
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$4000+
US DollarsAndre Maier
New York in New York (City/Metro), United StatesAndré Maier has been a professional wedding photojournalist since moving to New York City in 1992. Andre studied Chemistry and Molecular Biology in Berlin and London, before studying photography, which has been his true passion all along. Apart from English, André also...Read more
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$4500+
US DollarsBrian Wedge
Maine, United StatesBased in Maine (summer) and San Francisco (winter). Formal training at Bowdoin College and Brown University. Brian's development began while working with National Geographic photographer Galen Rowell in western Tibet, Nepal and India. The techniques developed were simple:...Read more
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$2000+
US DollarsL&L Style Photo: Leila Jacue
New York in New York (City/Metro), United StatesLeila Jacue has a MA in Photography by the European University of Madrid. With a solid knowledge of the techniques and a refined aesthetic taste, Leila Jacue sets the standard in wedding photography, and in capturing the magic moments of every event. Her diverse experience...Read more
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$2400+
US DollarsDiana Clock
Berkeley in Northern California, United StatesDiana is a documentary photographer with an editorial background based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She studied photography and multimedia journalism at Georgetown University and currently shoots events and editorial work throughout California. Diana pays attention to...Read more
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$3000+
US DollarsChristine Zona
San Francisco in Northern California, United StatesI’m an analogue photography junkie and the founder of The San Francisco Toy Camera Group. I’m bit quirky and so are my photos. I was the first staff photographer at Discovery Channel. I was there for 4 years until I decided to hit the road and head to the West Coast...Read more
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$5500+
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Englewood in New Jersey, United States -
$2000+
US DollarsShanny Lee Photography: Shannon Lee
Northern California, United States
Client Letters
Photographed by Brandon Wong
Hope your marathon wedding weekend went smoothly. Nikola and i just wanted to thank you both so much for all your work yesterday. We were both incredibly impressed by your energy and professionalism. You guys managed to tend to our every need while staying calm and collected no matter...
Photographed by Devon Meyers
Words can't express how much we LOVE the photos you took of the wedding! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the hard work and energy you put into capturing our day to the fullest. The photos look amazing and it was a true pleasure to work with you. we will definitely...
Photographed by Janine Garner
We absolutely loved the photos you took of our wedding and my bridals. I can't tell you how pleased we are with how you have both captured the feel of the night. Thank you for your creative "eye" and the amazing work you have done for us. As we share the link we are getting so...
Getting Married in Southern California
Southern California's famous beaches and mountains provide spectacular backdrops for wedding photojournalists to shoot photographs capturing your day. Southern California has plains, valleys, deserts, mountains and beaches featuring a warm climate throughout most of the year. Depending on your wedding location, it may be possible for you, your wedding party or wedding guests to go snow skiing in the mountains, and hit the beach, all on the same weekend.
WPJA Southern California Photographers Will Travel To:
Adelanto • Agoura Hills • Alhambra • Aliso Viejo • Anaheim • Apple Valley • Arcadia • Arroyo Grande • Artesia • Arvin • Atascadero • Avalon • Azusa • Bakersfield • Baldwin Park • Ballard • Banning • Barstow • Beaumont • Bell • Bell Gardens • Bellflower • Beverly Hills • Big Bear Lake • Blythe • Brawley • Brea • Buellton • Buena Park • Burbank • Calabasas • Calexico • Calimesa • Calipatria • Camarillo • Canyon Lake • Carlsbad • Carlsbad • Carpinteria • Carson • Casmalia • Cathedral City • Cerritos • Chino • Chino Hills • Chula Vista • Chula Vista • Claremont • Coachella • Colton • Commerce • Compton • Corona • Coronado • Costa Mesa • Covina • Cudahy • Culver City • Cuyama • Cypress • Dana Point • Del Mar • Delano • Desert Hot Springs • Diamond Bar • Downey • Duarte • Eastvale • El Cajon • El Cajon • El Centro • El Monte • El Segundo • Encinitas • Encinitas • Escondido • Escondido • Fillmore • Fontana • Fountain Valley • Fullerton • Garden Grove • Gardena • Garey • Gaviota • Glendale • Glendora • Goleta • Grand Terrace • Grover Beach • Guadalupe • Hawaiian Gardens • Hawthorne • Hemet • Hermosa Beach • Hesperia • Hidden Hills • Highland • Hollister Ranch • Holtville • Hope Ranch • Huntington Beach • Huntington Park • Imperial • Imperial Beach • Indian Wells • Indio • Inglewood • Irvine • Irwindale • Isla Vista • La Cañada Flintridge • La Habra Heights • La Habra • La Mesa • La Mirada • La Palma • La Puente • La Quinta • La Verne • Laguna Beach • Laguna Hills • Laguna Niguel • Laguna Woods • Lake Elsinore • Lake Forest • Lakewood • Lamont • Lancaster • Lawndale • Lemon Grove • Loma Linda • Lomita • Lompoc • Long Beach • Los Alamitos • Los Alamos • Los Angeles • Los Olivos • Lynwood • Malibu • Manhattan Beach • Maywood • McFarland • Menifee • Mission Canyon • Mission Hills • Mission Viejo • Monrovia • Montclair • Montebello • Montecito • Monterey Park • Moorpark • Moreno Valley • Morro Bay • Murrieta • National City • National City • Needles • New Cuyama • Newport Beach • Norco • Norwalk • Oceanside • Oceanside • Oildale • Ojai • Ontario • Orange • Orcutt • Oxnard • Painted Cave • Palm Desert • Palm Springs • Palmdale • Palos Verdes Estates • Paramount • Pasadena • Paso Robles • Perris • Pico Rivera • Pismo Beach • Placentia • Pomona • Port Hueneme • Poway • Rancho Cucamonga • Rancho Mirage • Rancho Palos Verdes • Rancho Santa Margarita • Redlands • Redondo Beach • Rialto • Ridgecrest • Riverside • Rolling Hills • Rosamond • Rosemead • San Bernardino • San Clemente • San Diego • San Diego • San Dimas • San Fernando • San Gabriel • San Jacinto • San Juan Capistrano • San Luis Obispo • San Marcos • San Marcos • San Marino • Santa Ana • Santa Barbara • Santa Clarita • Santa Fe Springs • Santa Maria • Santa Monica • Santa Paula • Santa Ynez • Santee • Seal Beach • Shafter • Sierra Madre • Signal Hill • Simi Valley • Sisquoc • Solana Beach • Solvang • South El Monte • South Gate • South Pasadena • Stanton • Summerland • Tehachapi • Temecula • Thousand Oaks • Toro Canyon • Torrance • Tustin • Twentynine Palms • Upland • Vandenberg Village • Ventucopa • Ventura (San Buenaventura) • Vernon • Victorville • Villa Park • Vista • Vista • Walnut • Wasco • West Covina • West Hollywood • Westlake Village • Westminster • Whittier • Wildomar • Yorba Linda • Yucaipa • Yucca Valley