Top 4 Creative Modesto Wedding Portrait Photographers for 2024

Page Updated: October 4th, 2023

Wouldn’t you just love to hire a top creative Modesto wedding photographer to create artistic portraits on your big day? The Artistic Guild of the Wedding Photojournalist Association is here to help! Wedding photojournalists are, first and foremost, photographers — creative artists, in other words. In the AG contests, WPJA members exhibit their skills at digitally enhanced Modesto couple portraits.

Four Artistic Guild contests for Modesto wedding portraits are held annually, entered and judged separately from the regular WPJA competitions of moments. After each creative photo contest, we add another collection of award-winning portraits to our member profile galleries.

Want to have a top Modesto creative wedding photographer take some unique and artistic portraits? In a portrait (for these purposes), the photographer has staged the couple, the bridal party, or other participants or groups — such as family, friends, or children — on the day of the wedding. One distinguishing feature of portraits is that the subjects are aware of the camera and are maintaining their positions for the sake of the photograph.

San Jose wedding and elopement photography by Jipeng Han of Northern California

Jipeng Han captures diverse styles in wedding photography, celebrating creativity through artistic visuals throughout Northern California.

Northern California wedding photography by San Jose-based Steve Kpa

San Jose wedding photographer Steve Kpa, known for his diverse style, celebrates individuality and creativity in capturing romantic, dream-like images. With a focus on sunset lighting, he specializes in fine art wedding portrait sessions.

Weddings by Chris Shum, Life Photographer

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.

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.