Sacramento Wedding Photographers

Sacramento Wedding Photographers

Our Sacramento photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, Isleton, Rancho Cordova, Stockton

Sacramento Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Sacramento - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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, Sacramento documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Sacramento Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Sacramento 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 - Northern WPJA members are ready to document any quick, themed, secret, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Sacramento Wedding Venues

5 Sacramento Wedding Photographers...

Adventure wedding and elopement photography by Kimmi Cranes

Kimmi Cranes is a California and Nevada wedding photographer based in Lake Tahoe. With a Bachelor of Fine Art from the University of California, Santa Cruz, she has been photographing weddings professionally for a decade.

Kimmi Cranes

South Lake Tahoe in California, US *Now booking Sacramento weddings.
2000 (USD)
Northern CA, Wedding Photography by Joyce Perlman, serving Carmel and Big Sur

N. CA based Joyce Perlman is a skilled wedding photojournalist featuring contemporary and documentary-style images. With an extensive background in fine art and visual design, she excels at capturing the essence of elopements and bigger weddings.

Joyce Perlman

San Francisco in California, US *Now booking Sacramento weddings.
4500 (USD)
CA Engagemen, Wedding and Elopement Photography by Tyler Vu

Tyler Vu is a skilled Northern California wedding photojournalist, specializing in elopements and artistic portraits. With a background in graphic design, his simple philosophy centers around capturing life as it unfolds, emphasizing meaningful moments and exquisite...

Tyler Vu

San Jose in California, US *Now booking Sacramento weddings.
4000 (USD)
Edeelin Labra, Northern CA wedding photography

Edeelin Labra is an experienced wedding photojournalist based in Northern California. With a deep passion for photography and years of dedicated pursuit, her hobby has transformed into a lifelong skill. Labra's artistry goes beyond capturing moments; it preserves...

Edeelin Labra

Vallejo in California, US *Now booking Sacramento weddings.
2000 (USD)
California Documentary Wedding and Elopement Photography by Gina Clyne

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

Gina Clyne

Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Sacramento weddings.
2100 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Sacramento Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Sacramento Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Sacramento wedding photos.

Sacramento Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A bride and groom stand at the altar of Central United Methodist Church in Sacramento, CA, blowing out candles simultaneously in black and white under dim lighting.
A romantic engagement session at Sacramento, California created down at the park under a cool arch of the tree
Sacramento backyard wedding picture of a  little baby watching his brother swinging
Wedding reception venue photo, Sacramento, CA - Newlyweds dancing.
Sacramento, CA reception photography from the wedding | Bride dancing holding hands.
sacramento california wedding photographer at indian wedding reception dancing
Sacramento California wedding photography | groom and wedding guest dance with scarves at Indian wedding ceremony
Photography dancing at Indian wedding — Sacramento California wedding photographer
Engagement Photography of couple on the beach with dogs playing in the foreground.
A Sacramento engagement photographer shot this black and white picture of a couple embracing while the Golden Gate Bridge stands in the distance
Hyatt Sacramento Wedding Photographer: "It was so hot that day" Bride and groom with fans in the back of the limo
A couple's silhouette can be seen against the backdrop of Yosemite in this engagement portrait by a Sacramento, CA photographer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Sacramento 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 Sacramento wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Sacramento 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 Sacramento wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Sacramento wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Sacramento photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Sacramento WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

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

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!

Tahoe Bleu Wave Boat wedding image captured out on the water.

Sara and Ted

Photo by Kimmi Cranes

The photos are stunning! You definitely made it so much fun and found the love and joy in all of us! We all had such an amazing time. You are an incredibly special person and your light shines through you. We are lucky to have had you as our photographer.