California - Northern Wedding Photographers
Wedding Photographers of California - Northern, United States
Oakland, Shasta Lake, Napa
Bay Area and Northern California wedding photographers of the WPJA are well prepared to create images that capture your wedding day as it naturally happens. Meet the accredited documentary-style photographers of the NorCal Wedding Photojournalist Association, serving Lake Tahoe, Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland.
53 Documentary Wedding Photographers available for your wedding...
We are Matt and Tara Theilen–just two people in love with life and passionate about what we do. We met in 1998 when Matt was living in his VW van, spending winters rock climbing in Joshua Tree while Tara was finishing up graduate school in Tucson. Over...
I use a documentary approach with a fine art style to my wedding photography capturing real & raw emotional moments. I don’t see photographs as just a job. I have the desire to create beautiful images that tell love stories through photos, I can help...
I fell into my passion for photography at a younger age and used it as a means to document the world around me. Fascinated by human expression and interaction, I began photographing weddings and haven't looked back since. My goal is to create a...
Joyce Perlman lives in San Francisco and Mendocino, California, where she is best known for her images of fine art wedding photography. Her particular style utilizes a blend of documentary photography with contemporary portraiture; stylish and...
Stephanie received her Master's degree in photojournalism from top ranked, Ohio University and has studied under Arnold Gassan, a colleague of Ansel Adams. She was invited to attend the prestigious Eddie Adams Workshop, a national forum for top...
An avid climber and a certified rescue diver, Mark has always mixed his passion for photography with his other activities. For the last decade, Mark has taken pictures in the oddest of places ranging from the side of an ice cliff to diving 100 feet in...
Chris has had a great love for art since he was a young boy. At age of 15, he earned his first second-hand camera from his father. Since then, he was always “the photographer” among his friends and family. He finally turned this passion into his...
Sarah Kang is a professional photographer whose love of photography began decades ago with her first course in darkroom development. She has a unique eye and sense of anticipation that translate into her beautifully honest and emotional photographs...
My goal in wedding photography is to tell your story with captivating images that will take your breath away. With so many images oversaturating our eyes these days, it's easy to become numb to what we see. I want my photos to be more than just...
Scott MacDonald is a wedding photographer based in San Jose, Calif. with a strong background in photojournalism. Scott worked for a dozen years as a daily newspaper photojournalist in three different states, observing his community and telling stories...
As a young child growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, I knew I wanted to be an artist. Eventually, I realized that if I did what I loved, the rest would follow. While I was in college, I was selected to work in the White House Photo Office during...
Doug is an award-winning photographer based out of San Francisco Bay. His style is documentary with drops of lifestyle. He is known for his peaceful and positive demeanor, and ability to easily connect with family and guests. Doug has shot near 450...
National Geographic, VOGUE, Outside Magazine, Patagonia, The New York Times... Brian's 15 years of photojournalistic experiences are impressive. Hundreds of weddings photographed all around the world, for celebrity and not-so-celebrity clients. Big...
I love to tell stories, both written and visual, so wedding photojournalism was a natural fit when I turned my passion into my profession in 2002. But, even though my focus is on the moment, I strive to make those moments full of grace and beauty. My...
Erin Beach became a wedding photographer after working for almost a decade in the news industry as a photojournalist and video producer. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Erin consistently captures the uniqueness of each couple’s event, from Raleigh,...
Dennis Viera is half of the internationally recognized, award-winning wedding photojournalism team of Viera Photographics. Based in Sonoma County, Dennis and his wife Jaime split their time shooting weddings close to home in beautiful Northern California...
Jaime Viera is an international, award-winning wedding photographer based in Sonoma, 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...
Aside from being a photographer, I am also a wife, a friend, but most of all a mother. Being blessed with four wonderful children, I am privileged to share some of the most important moments in their lives. From their first steps, to their high school...
John is an award winning photojournalist with years of experience as a staff photographer with the Sacramento Bee, Bergen Record and others. He was also the official photographer for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver. John also...
It is my sheer pleasure to capture life’s celebrations and it’s precious, unscripted moments. The images are proof that life happens, time passes and memories are sweet. I’ve been photographing weddings for over 15 years. I strive to deliver photographs...
Chris Howard is a lifelong artist. His favorite medium is painting (oil or acrylic), but he also loves photography and drawing. He graduated from UC Davis with a degree in Art Studio and a minor in Art History.
I am a Texas Longhorn at heart and a transplant to the South Lake Tahoe area, which I have called home since 2006. Today, I am a destination wedding photographer available for event, portrait and wedding photography in the Reno Tahoe Area and beyond. I...
Douglas Zimmerman understands the huge responsibility of documenting a couple’s wedding. Drawing on his decade and a half experience working as a photojournalist, he specializes his photography in capturing the important moments of the day. Doug is an...
Drew is a visual storyteller, based in San Francisco, California and he is available travel - everywhere on Earth. Whether you are getting married on a beach in Nicaragua, on a rooftop in New York City, in a forest in Marin County, or at the amazing San...
Nick is a photojournalist with 13 years of experience. His work has appeared regularly in publications around the world. A few include The Washington Post (USA), The Telegraph (UK), The Australian (AUS) and The South China Morning Post (HK). He has also...
My interest in photography grew in 2008 after loosing my mother to leukemia. I wanted to capture moments that I could cherish for a life time, since I couldn't find any photos of just me and my mother. My goal is to capture moments that can be...
Debra currently divides her time between San Francisco and Florence, Italy. Debra's photography is characterized by its spontaneous ability to capture the personalities of its subjects in their most revealing moments. She cultivates such a style...
Although born in the United States, I spent the first 7 years of my life in the Sultanate of Oman. California was “abroad” and my accent at that age was so thick that I could have passed as British. After moving to California, my older brother and I...
Hello! My name is Cherlyn (rhymes with Berlin) and I am an Oakland based documentary birth & wedding photographer. But, I am by no means tethered to only the Oakland - San Francisco Bay area and photograph destinations worldwide. My family and I (my...
I'm a San Francisco native and a Bay Area lover. My background is originally in newspaper photojournalism. Most recently, I was honored to receive an Award of Excellence in the 68th annual Pictures of the Year International photo contest for...
Inspired by the landscape and people of California, Mike has spent the last 10 years exploring and photographing this region. Formally trained as a biologist at Stanford University, his passion for photography grew out of a desire to share his vision of...
Shaun grew up studying film and television with the dream of becoming a director. He graduated college with six production certificates and his bachelor’s degree in communications. Shortly after his college graduation, Shaun put the video camera down and...
Kristina knew she wanted to be a photographer since before she knew how a camera works. She ruined countless rolls of film as a child because she wanted to take photos but had no idea how to operate a camera. Luckily for you, her passion for photography...
My name is Gingi Freeman. I am a photographer, artist, storyteller and mother of two adorable toddlers in Visalia, California. I often shoot alongside my husband Jonathan, where we love to capture real moments and raw emotions. My non-intrusive approach...
Amar quit his job an engineer to pursue his passion for photography. What began as a photo journey of the temples of India, by happenstance became wedding photography. Studio A, Amar's brainchild, is now a sought after wedding photography studio. He...
I am a Chicago-based photographer living in the Bucktown neighborhood in Chicago with my husband, and closest friend, Shawn. When I was thirteen I picked up my mother's camera and started documenting our lives. The one hour photo lab down the street...
With more than 17 years behind the camera, Robert approaches each and every wedding he photographs with a distinctive, fine art, photo-journalistic style. Fun, Relaxed, Discreet, and Professional are how client's describe their experience working...
I am a half British half Thai destination wedding photographer currently residing in Bangkok. I started photography whilst studying for my Bachelor of Arts at UC Berkeley in California and opened my studio in 2014 in San Francisco. Since then I have...
As a photojournalist, I believe in the purity of photography, becoming close to your subject, and representing things honestly. As a sucker for romance, these same skills create beautiful wedding photos. To me, it is important that we get to know each...
I'm Tanarak, a Hong Kong wedding photographer. Originally from Thailand, Tanarak has lived and worked in Singapore, Paris, and Hong Kong and is inspired by different wedding cultures and traditions. He aims to make photos fresh and unique, listening...
Your wedding is an expression of who you are as a couple, and chances are you’re planning a celebration that’s a little unconventional. Your wedding won’t be traditional – why should your wedding photography? My passion is to help you break free from the...
Ron Storer is an Award Winning Photojournalist with the WPJA and the AG|WPJA. Ron is based out of the Northwest area and is available for local as well as destination weddings. Ron Storer has been married to his wonderful friend, Neesie, for nearly the...
I believe in art that reinforces the emotions, as much as I believe in emotions that reinforce the art. This philosophy is what drives me to create emotionally infused art. I document weddings as a guest, observing people and emotions they share. I wish...
Let me let you in on a secret. I never thought I'd become a photographer. To say I came into photography in an unorthodox manner is an understatement. I wasn’t a photography nerd in high school. I didn’t have some revelation about being artistic at...
Hello! I am an award winning documentary wedding photographer based in Southern California. As of April 2018, I have photographed 54 weddings both locally and abroad. I have been fortunate to have worked for some very nice couples, many of whom I am...
I would describe my style of wedding photography as photojournalistic. While capturing formal portraits are important, I also believe that catching the ambiance of your day and the life-force of your invited guests is of equal priority. With a gentle eye...
I'm a photojournalist with over a decade of experience as a professional photographer. I offer documentary-style wedding photography packages for those of you looking for a wedding photographer that takes more of a candid approach to capturing your...
David Royal is a freelance photographer based on the Monterey Bay in California. A photojournalist with a base in art photography, he loves using his camera as a tool to meet people and discover new worlds around him. A former staff photographer with the...
I began my photography career in 1991 as a photojournalist for the North County Times, where I photographed everything from politicians to the San Diego Padres. The lessons I learned there—finding great light, creating compelling images out of nothing,...
Many photographers will tell you that they felt something the first time they held a camera. This is also true for me, but I didn't pursue photography in a real way until after college. I was visiting Argentina and I saw a photograph—black and white...
Courtney Larson: Storyteller, Documentarian, Boss-lady, Creme Brulee lover, Googling Expert, Golden Girl Courtney has always been telling stories, ever since she can remember. Whether it be crayola doodles, painting on a canvas, traveling the country...
I used to think I was an introvert. However, through photography, I have learned that I am quite social and incredibly intuitive with people's feeling and personalities. This comes in handy when working with couples, brides, grooms, families and...
I'm a photographer because I'm a storyteller. As a trained journalist my goal is always to capture joyful stories honestly. I'm a photographer because I love people. I'm outgoing, enthusiastic, and silly. I love connecting with my...
Wedding Photojournalists from California - Northern
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Joseph Kohn
Daly City in California, United StatesIQphoto was founded in 2002. We have photographed hundreds of weddings in Northern California and in many other states and countries such as United Kingdom, Canada, Greece, Honduras, Mexico, Italy, Dominican Republic, Thailand, and more. We have...
Client Letters
Christy & Stuart
Photographed by Gina Clyne
We wanted to drop a quick note and tell you how awesome you are. You got in the spirit and came prepared, and brought so much...
Kiley & Josh
Photographed by Douglas Despres
Dear Doug, Thank you so much for sending these images, and for the images themselves which are outstanding. We love so many of them...
Cathy and Wes
Photographed by Sarah Kang
Thank you so very much for taking such beautiful photos on our wedding day! From the first phone call we made, to the day of our...