Orange County Wedding Photographers

Find Wedding Photographers in or near Orange County

Our Orange County photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Anaheim, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Garden Grove, Orange, Costa Mesa, Buena Park, Yorba Linda, San Clemente, Laguna Hills, SoCal

Planning an intimate wedding, elopement, or engagement portrait session in Orange County?

Discover the best photographers! - We can capture the happiness and closeness of your intimate, religious, modern, or at-home wedding. The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Orange County documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!

Capture Your Dream Orange County Elopement: Photographers Available

Imagine your intimate Orange County wedding: just you, your partner, your officiant, perhaps a few select companions, and a photographer capturing the moments. Find the perfect photographer near you to create lasting memories.

California - Southern WPJA members are ready to document any self solemnization, micro, quick, or any other type of elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

7 Orange County Wedding Photographers...

Portrait of WPJA Member Stanislav Khara – Pro Wedding Photographer in Irvine, Orange County, California

With 15+ years of expertise, Stanislav Khara combines elegant Fine Art and honest reportage. His versatile approach ensures each wedding, local or international, is documented with artistry, authenticity, and technical excellence.

1000 (USD)
California wedding and elopement photographer Annie Bang

Annie Bang, a former journalist, and Associated Press reporter, documents real moments and emotions through documentary and photojournalistic photography. She is passionate about capturing fleeting moments to create timeless memories of our lives.

2500 (USD)
Shaun Baker - Wedding Photographer and Couple Portrait Professional

USA-based Shaun Baker is a wedding photojournalist, engagement portrait photographer, and artistic wedding portrait photographer. He transitioned from video to photography after college and has been capturing weddings since 2009.

2900 (USD)
California wedding photography by Brett Butterstein

Southern California-based wedding photojournalist Brett Butterstein combines his background in photojournalism and five years of newspaper photography experience to expertly capture the genuine beauty and emotion of weddings.

3500 (USD)
California wedding photography by Jonathan Young

Jonathan Young is a wedding photojournalist with 20 years of experience, a background in photojournalism, and a talent for capturing the unique emotion and joy of each wedding day. Based in California, he specializes in photographing beautiful moments along the coast.

5500 (USD)
Engagement Photo Shoots and wedding photography by Darren Hendry

Darren Hendry, a non-traditional and offbeat wedding photographer, specializes in natural, emotive, creative, and honest storytelling. With a background in architecture and a passion for photography, he has been capturing unique wedding stories for almost 7 years.

3900 (USD)
California Documentary Wedding and Elopement Photography by Gina Clyne

Gina Clyne, a California wedding photographer, specializes in capturing formal portraits that reflect couples' personalities and documenting subtle and profound moments of the day with her gentle eye.

2100 (USD)
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

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Orange County Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Orange County wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Orange County marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Orange County engagement portrait sessions with couples.

Couple snuggles closely together on a Ferris wheel at The Fun Zone, Newport Beach, California, during their engagement shoot.
In the Bride’s Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel in Orange County, the bridal party enjoys a playful "bar dash" in their robes, capturing the fun and excitement as they celebrate together before the wedding.
In Orange County, bride and groom drive off for their honeymoon in a car, evoking a cinematic and romantic farewell.
Orange County Wedding Photo of bride having her earrings adjusted
Orange County, California - break the lens at the wedding reception
Orange County California Wedding Reception Venue Photo of the First Dance
Orange County California Wedding Reception Venue Photo | Bouquet toss into many hands of waiting women
Orange county, CA, Mission Viejo Country Club | Photography showing the bride dancing with her groom on the dance floor
Garden Grove, CA wedding photographer | Who will be the next to catch the brides bouquet on the dance floor?
orange county, california Wedding Photo of bride getting into her gown at the hotel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Orange County wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Orange County wedding day by.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Orange County 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 Orange County wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Orange County 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 Orange County wedding photographers for their own wedding.

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Orange County WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Lauren & Jason

Photo by Gina Clyne

Gina these are so great!!! It's so fun seeing them after time has gone by and the weather is cooling off. Such an awesome summer day that you captured SO well. We love these, I cant wait to comb through all of them. Thank you for your amazing craft. The family pictures are so special!

Christy & Stuart

Photo 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 happiness from behind the camera to whoever was in front of it. We're so grateful to have had you as part of our day, and can't wait to recommend you to everyone we know. (And everyone we don't -- so please let us know any and all sites where we can leave you reviews!) Much love, Christy + Stuart