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Los Angeles Wedding Photographers
Los Angeles Wedding Photographers
Our Los Angeles photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: LA, Long Beach, Glendale, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Santa Clarita, San Gabriel, South Bay, Pasadena, Lancaster, Pomona
Los Angeles Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Los Angeles - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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, Los Angeles documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Los Angeles Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Los Angeles 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.
California - Southern WPJA members are ready to document any quick, mini, 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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23 Los Angeles Wedding Photographers...
As a wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer in California, Annie Bang brings a background as a former journalist and Associated Press reporter. With a focus on documenting real moments and emotions, she uses documentary and photojournalistic...
2500 (USD)
Loren Haar is a skilled wedding photojournalist and engagement portrait photographer, specializing in capturing authentic and emotional moments. With a background in documenting life events, Loren's passion for photography grew after mastering manual mode.
Loren Haar
Ventura in California, US *Now booking Los Angeles weddings.2200 (USD)
Darren Hendry, an architecture-trained photographer, has spent 7 years capturing unique wedding stories through his natural, emotive, and creative style. Specializing in non-traditional and offbeat weddings, he combines his passion for photography and storytelling to create...
Darren Hendry
Pasadena in California, US *Now booking Los Angeles weddings.2500 (USD)
Gina Clyne, CA wedding photographer, specializes in photojournalistic style imagery. She uses a gentle eye to capture formal portraits that reflect the personalities of couples while also documenting the subtle and profound moments of the day.
2100 (USD)
Jonathan Young is a California coast wedding photographer, with 20 years of experience, a photojournalist background, and an eye for detail. He captures the joy and emotion of each unique wedding day.
Jonathan Young
Palos Verdes Estates in California, US *Now booking Los Angeles weddings.5500 (USD)
Brenda Bravo, a wedding photojournalist, and engagement portrait photographer, brings her unique perspective and passion for storytelling to every moment. With a degree in Visual Communication and a minor in Sociology, Brenda's expertise shines through her captivating...
Brenda Bravo
Pasadena in California, US *Now booking Los Angeles weddings.2000 (USD)
Sierra Dawn is an experienced wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer based in the USA. With a background influenced by her father's 20+ years in the field, she possesses a wealth of passion and expertise in capturing beautiful moments.
5500 (USD)
James Juarez is a Mexican-American wedding photojournalist with a degree in Art History from UCLA. He has 8 years of experience documenting punk bands and in the fashion industry. Based in the Western USA.
2450 (USD)
Rebecca Aranda, a West Coast North America wedding photojournalist, merges storytelling skills from her background in theater, film, and publishing to capture the joy of each moment through her decades of experience.
5000 (USD)
Attila Iuhasz is a Southern California wedding photographer specializing in Wedding Photography, Elopement, and Engagement sessions. He is passionate about capturing candid moments with an artistic touch. With a background in Management and Marketing, Attila is a well-...
2400 (USD)
Based in Southern California, Brett Butterstein is a highly skilled wedding photojournalist with a background in photojournalism and extensive experience in newspaper photography. With his keen eye for detail and ability to capture raw emotions, he is the ideal choice for...
Brett Butterstein
Encinitas in California, US *Now booking Los Angeles weddings.3500 (USD)
Stephanie Secrest is a wedding and engagement portrait photographer based in Central Coast CA. With a Master's in photojournalism, she has garnered recognition from renowned competitions such as Pictures of the Year.
Stephanie Secrest
Arroyo Grande in California, US *Now booking Los Angeles weddings.3300 (USD)
Chris Shum is a wedding, engagement, lifestyle, and family photographer with a lifelong passion for art. With his artistic eye and unobstructive approach, Chris captures the beauty and joy of weddings, creating elegant, storytelling photographs that couples can treasure...
Chris Shum
Sunnyvale in California, US *Now booking Los Angeles weddings.4500 (USD)
Kimmi Cranes is a California and Nevada wedding photojournalist and portrait photographer with a Bachelor of Fine Art degree from UC Santa Cruz, specializing in elopements. With over 10 years of professional experience, she is skilled at capturing the essence and emotions...
Kimmi Cranes
South Lake Tahoe in California, US *Now booking Los Angeles weddings.2000 (USD)
In a journalistic style, Ilana Bar av is a visual storyteller who captures the beautiful moments of weddings. Inspired by her father and brother, also photographers, Barav overcame skepticism to pursue her passion and celebrates six successful years in the business.
Ilana Bar av
Madison in Wisconsin, US *Now booking Los Angeles weddings.4800 (USD)
Philip Thomas is a wedding photojournalist with over two decades of experience, known for his journalistic style and for capturing moments on a couple's big day. With a background in shooting local news, models, and actors, Philip's expertise shines through in his...
Philip Thomas
San Antonio in Texas, US *Now booking Los Angeles weddings.4500 (USD)
Ray Anthony Iavasile is a Michigan based wedding photographer renowned for his documentary style and passion to capture the "decisive moment". He has ranked in the Top 50 wedding photojournalists worldwide and is the premier wedding photojournalist for Michigan.
Ray Iavasile
Birmingham in Michigan, US *Now booking Los Angeles weddings.3000 (USD)
Tyler Vu is a Northern California-based wedding photojournalist and portrait photographer with a background in graphic design. With his keen eye for composition and dedication to capturing meaningful moments, Tyler thrives on immortalizing the details and emotions that make...
Tyler Vu
San Jose in California, US *Now booking Los Angeles weddings.4000 (USD)
Dennis Viera is an award-winning international wedding photographer. With a nearly decade-long background in photojournalism, Dennis's photography career began in high school. His passion for documenting life has taken him and his family around the world.
Dennis Viera
Rohnert Park in California, US *Now booking Los Angeles weddings.5000 (USD)
Gingi Freeman, a passionate traveling wedding photojournalist based in Visalia, CA, specializes in non-intrusive, documentary-style weddings. With a background in art and storytelling, she captures real moments and raw emotions in a way that allows couples to be fully...
Gingi Freeman
Visalia in California, US *Now booking Los Angeles weddings.1400 (USD)
In 2006, William embarked on his journey as a wedding photojournalist, adopting a journalistic style to capture beautiful and authentic moments. With an unobtrusive approach, he skillfully documents the intimate relationships and stories that unfold on a couple's...
William West
in New Jersey, US *Now booking Los Angeles weddings.3850 (USD)
Jason Kaczorowski is an experienced destination wedding photographer with over 18 years in the field and over 650 weddings captured. He specializes in capturing powerful relationship moments and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Jason Kaczorowski
Chicago in Illinois, US *Now booking Los Angeles weddings.3900 (USD)
Wes Shinn, a documentary wedding photographer with a decade of experience as a military photojournalist, beautifully documents every detail and narrative of your wedding, creating powerful and cherished memories.
Wes Shinn
Chesapeake in Virginia, US *Now booking Los Angeles weddings.3400 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Los Angeles Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Los Angeles Wedding Photographers
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Los Angeles Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Los Angeles wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Los Angeles marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Los Angeles engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find reviews of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Los Angeles photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Los Angeles wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Los Angeles WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Whitney & Terry
Photo by Dennis Viera
Using you guys was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From our first conversation, we could tell you were friendly, easygoing people who just like to take great pictures and make your clients happy. You took the time getting to know us and our relationship so you could give us exactly what we wanted. On our wedding day you were flexible, fun, and extremely easy to work with; not that we ever had any doubts, but the pictures came out ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. We were thrilled with all the pictures...and happy to have two new friends. We love you and recommend you wholeheartedly!!!
Bethany + Jake
Photo by Philip Thomas
Philip, Thank you so much for being part of our wedding day! I am so grateful for how comfortable and relaxed you made us all feel and for your commitment to making our day was captured authentically. Our wedding didn't look how we originally thought but you helped ensure that it was just a as special. We are forever grateful! Wishing you all the best. - Bethany and Jake
Tanya & Pete
Photo by William West
Thank you so much William! I just took a quick spin through and they are beautiful! Again, super big thank you. Pete and I know how early you came and how late you worked and we REALLY appreciate it. The pictures are beautiful and it's so wonderful having these moments captured forever. You were a pleasure to work with and I plan to recommend you to anyone who asks.
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.
