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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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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$5000+
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US DollarsWayne Yuan
San Diego in Southern California, United States
Wayne Yuan serves in the San Diego area and travels nationwide to photograph weddings & portraits. He has been professionally photographing weddings since 2006. In Q4 2008, Wayne Yuan Photography has been rated as the top 30 photographers on the Artistic Guild of Wedding...Read more
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$1000+
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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$2500+
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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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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$2500+
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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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$3800+
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US DollarsSusanica Tam
Southern California, United States
My interactions are with people and their stories. My experience is unconventional and so is my work. I speak three languages fluently and enjoy traveling worldwide to pursue assignments. My academic training came from the University of Southern California in photojournalism...Read more
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$2800+
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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$1800+
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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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US DollarsSusan Sabo
Long Beach in Southern California, United States
I started with film when I was a teenager and gave up photography for a long time while I was raising my daughter as a single mother. I got back into it several years ago when digital first came out, although I still shoot in film. I like combining film (polaroid & medium...Read more
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$2300+
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US DollarsTracy and David Photography: David Ahntholz
Southern California, United States
David Ahntholz is a nationally award-winning photojournalist, who has worked in the news industry for the past 15 years. As National Press Photographers' Association runner-up Photojournalist of the Year, David's images of people and their stories have been spread across...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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$2400+
US Dollars39 East Photography: CK Hwang
Southern California, United States
Starting out my photography career as a photojournalist with several daily newspapers in California, I have been shooting weddings since 2004. During my time as a photojournalist, I have worked for the Ventura County Star and the Redding Record Searchlight. My background...Read more
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$1900+
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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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$2150+
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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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$2800+
US DollarsAcqua Photo: Jen Fellows
Encinitas in Southern California, United States
Jen fell in love with photography while studying abroad at Parson's School of Photography in Paris, France. Her work is strongly influenced by her fashion background and love for new adventures. Jen currently resides in Encinitas, CA with her amazing husband and business...Read more
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$3000+
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$3800+
US DollarsChad Cress
Long Beach in Southern California, United States
Chad Cress has been fortunate enough to travel the world extensively documenting cultures, people and moments. It is through these travels and experiences that his style has been shaped. Chad grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, then moved to Los Angeles several years ago to...Read more
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$2800+
US DollarsFelicia Perry Photography: Chris Seid
Playa Del Rey in Southern California, United States
After three years of offering his assistance to Felicia Perry Photography, Chris Seid is now a permanent and invaluable member of the Felicia Perry Photography team. Chris is a Pepperdine MBA alumni and lover of photography; both of which are clearly reflected in his work...Read more
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$3000+
US DollarsDavid Zentz
Venice in Southern California, United States
I founded Best Coast Photo with the aim of providing the exceptional photojournalistic wedding photographic services for my clients. I am based in Venice Beach and work with clients throughout Southern California as well as destinations around the world. As your wedding...Read more
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$3000+
US DollarsJulian Fuhrmann
Southern California, United States
I was born in South Africa and speak English, German and French fluently. I studied painting and graphic design before dedicating myself to photography. I then assisted many reputable fashion and advertising photographers in Europe and the United States. After 20 years in...Read more
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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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US DollarsGina Marie Goldman
Los Angeles in Southern California, United States
Gina brings a unique blend of photo journalistic, artistic and traditional skills to her photography. In addition to WPJA, she is also a medallion winning member of the AGWPJA. She has studied art and photography at Pratt Institute in New York while on merit scholarship...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. He attended the University of...Read more
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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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$1200+
US DollarsNaheedence Photographic: Naheed Choudhry
Los Angeles in Southern California, United States
Naheed Choudhry studied journalism and photography in Detroit and worked in the photo department of The Detroit Free Press as an assistant photo editor before moving to New York City. After a short stint at The New York Sun as head photo editor and photographer Naheed started...Read more
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$1699+
US DollarsDella White
Riverside in Southern California, United States
My passion is photojournalism--I am drawn to natural moments full of emotion and the relationship bonds between people! I love bright, vivid colors that reflect how these moments were, for an instant, almost surreal! I am not only passionate, I am also experienced. I...Read more
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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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US DollarsMemoire Studio: Tammy Toung
Santa Clara in Northern California, United StatesTammy is a wedding photographer based out of San Francisco Bay Area. Tammy has covered weddings in the US, Canada, and Asia. Her style is relaxed and fun and her personality is reflected in her simple yet and unique wedding photos. She feels extremely blessed to have a career...Read more
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$5200+
US DollarsGiorgio Ventola
Chicago in Illinois, United StatesGiorgio Ventola's coverage style mixes editorial, photojournalism, fashion and conceptual portraiture techniques. He is inspired by film, fine-art, high fashion, and customizes coverage to the aesthetic preferences and unique personalities of his clients. He has over 25...Read more
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$2400+
US DollarsAdiS Photo: Adi Susanto
Portland in Oregon, United StatesI fell in love with photojournalism long before I knew how to take pictures. It is to me an artistic and powerful language. I earned my degree at Fresno State, have worked for the college and local newspapers. As a wedding photojournalist, I am passionate and committed...Read more
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$2000+
US DollarsScott Reynolds
New York in New York (City/Metro), United StatesScott Reynolds is a documentary-style wedding photographer based in Los Angeles and New York City. As a staff photojournalist at the University of Kansas, he got to meld a passion for the artistic discovered in his youth into a practical outlet of storytelling through...Read more
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$500/hr+
US DollarsDouglas Despres
Alameda in Northern California, United StatesAn American documentary photographer with his heart on his sleeve. From the San Francisco Bay area, his work brings him from Southeast Asia to Latin America, and includes intimate weddings, portraits, and social projects. Douglas enjoys adventure. He brings a decade...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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$2500+
US DollarsJean-Philippe Dobrin
Tiburon in Northern California, United StatesMy name is Jean-Philippe “J.P.” Dobrin. I’m a photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. I fell in love with photography when I was 14. The process of developing film; cracking open film canisters in total darkness and then unwinding it out of...Read more
Client Letters
Photographed by Susan Sabo
I have to admit that I knew your work was amazing even before we met, from the photos I saw on your website. And to say you are kind and professional to work with is very much an understatement. But, honestly, I have almost no recollection of you on the day of my wedding. Neither...
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 Brandon Wright
The Wright Brothers came out to the location and were there ALL day capturing all of our special moments!! Not one slipped by them! the pictures were beautiful and really captured the spirit and feel of our outdoorsy wedding!
The pictures are absolutely wonderful. Thank you!
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