California - Northern Wedding Photographers
If you choose one of our WPJA California - Northern 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 California - Northern 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.
Shaunte Dittmar
Lake Tahoe in California, United StatesI fell into my passion for photography at a younger age and used it as a means to document the world around me. I look to create photos with movement, color and real emotion.
John Decker
Sacramento in California, United StatesJohn 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...
Joyce Perlman
San Francisco in California, United StatesJoyce 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. Associated...
Sarah Kang
San Francisco in California, United StatesSarah 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...
Boathouse Studios: Brian Wedge
San Francisco in California, United StatesNational 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...
Tara Arrowood
San Francisco in California, United StatesIt 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...
Stephanie Secrest
Alameda in California, United StatesStephanie 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...
Viera Photographics: Dennis Viera
Encinitas in California, United StatesDennis 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...
Chris Shum
Sunnyvale in California, United StatesChris 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...
Scott MacDonald
San Jose in California, United StatesScott 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...
Memoire Studio: Mark Toung
Santa Clara in California, United StatesAn 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...
Studio Kibo: Jon Sun
Mountain View in California, United StatesMy 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...
Deborah Coleman
Oakland in California, United StatesAs 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...
Edeelin Labra
Vallejo in California, United StatesAside 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...
Douglas Zimmerman
San Francisco in California, United StatesDouglas 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...
Erin Chrisman
San Francisco in California, United StatesErin Chrisman, named one of the Top 10 Wedding Photographers in the World by American Photo magazine, worked for daily newspapers in Georgia and South Carolina for six years before starting a wedding photography company in Atlanta with three...
Rhee Bevere
Campbell in California, United StatesI 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...
Christine Zona
San Francisco in California, United StatesMy grandmother is the biggest advocate for love. She loves love. After 60+ years of marriage she still looks at my grandfather with hearts in her eyes. I adore that about her and it’s why I’m so passionate about photographing weddings. I get...
Nick Otto
San Francisco in California, United StatesNick 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...
Helios Images: Douglas Despres
Alameda in California, United StatesDoug is an award-winning photographer based out of San Francisco Bay. His style is documentary with drops of lifestyle. He is best known for his peaceful and positive demeanor, and ability to easily connect with all of the guests. Doug has shot near...
Debra Zeller
San Francisco, United StatesDebra 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...
Beck Diefenbach
San Francisco in California, United StatesI'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...
Courtney Potter
Raleigh in North Carolina, United StatesYour 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...
Ron Storer
Auburn in Washington, United StatesRon 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...
Tanarak Photography: Tanarak Visessonchoke
, Hong Kong S.A.R., ChinaI'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,...
Nino Lombardo
Taormina in Trapani, ItalyNino Lombardo, photographer Trapani class of '71, began his photographic career in the years of 1980 services and specializing in wedding photography...reportage and landscape photographer for over 10 years, the NPS (Nikon Professional Services...
Michael Bezman
Silver Lake in California, United StatesI 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...
Jennography: Jennifer Jackson
Chicago in Illinois, United StatesI 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...
Gina Clyne
Los Angeles in California, United StatesI would describe my style of wedding photography as photojournalistic. While capturing formal portraits of the Bride and Groom are important, I also believe that catching the ambiance of your day and the life-force of your invited guests is of equal...
Inloveness Photography: Courtney Larson
Phoenix in Arizona, United StatesCourtney 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...
Client Letters
Lynn & Greg
Photographed by Debra Zeller
We just went through the pictures and we are absolutely thrilled! You have an amazing eye - the pictures are aesthetically beautiful...
Eleanor & Dave
Photographed by Douglas Despres
Doug you did the most FANTASTIC job! The photos are all so beautiful I can't even make a favorites list because they're all...
Ariel & Jason
Photographed by Tanarak Visessonchoke
Dear Tanarak, A heartfelt thanks for being our photographer on our wedding day. We enjoy it a lot every single time going through...