San Diego Wedding Photographers

Find Wedding Photographers in or near San Diego

Our San Diego photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad, El Cajon, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, National City, La Mesa

Planning an intimate wedding, elopement, or engagement portrait session in San Diego?

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

Capture Your Dream San Diego Elopement: Photographers Available

Imagine your intimate San Diego 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 justice of the peace, civil union, town hall, 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.

9 San Diego Wedding Photographers...

Shaun Baker - Wedding Photographer and Couple Portrait Professional

Shaun Baker is a USA-based photographer who put down his video camera after graduating college to pursue photography; he shot his first wedding in 2009.

2900 (USD)
California wedding photography by Brett Butterstein

Brett Butterstein is a wedding photographer based in Southern California. His background in photojournalism and experience from five years of newspaper photography makes him the perfect choice for capturing the true beauty and emotion of a wedding.

3500 (USD)
Destination weddings and elopement photography by Dennis Mock

Dennis Mock, a skilled documentary wedding photographer, combines his expertise in sports and architectural photography to deliver stunning compositions. He has received recognition and awards from professional photography associations, as well as prestigious honors from...

3000 (USD)
BW Studio Portrait of Jay Resh, a San Diego CA Wedding Photographer

Jay Resh, a San Diego-based photographer, blends wedding photojournalism and fine art. He captures genuine emotions and fleeting moments with a keen eye for light and composition. His goal: to create timeless, painterly wedding narratives that resonate for generations.

1760 (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)
JD Land Wedding Photographer

JD Land is a photographer specializing in storytelling and wedding photojournalism. He has been capturing real wedding moments since 2012 and also enjoys wildlife photography, searching for the perfect picture to tell a story.

3000 (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, an architecture-trained photographer, has spent 7 years capturing unique wedding stories through his natural, emotive, and creative style. Specializing in non-traditional and offbeat weddings, he combines his passion for photography and storytelling to create...

3900 (USD)
Studio portrait of Nemanja Zdravkovic, the main photographer at NZ WEDDING STUDIO

Nemanja Zdravkovic is a talented wedding photographer passionate about capturing love stories. With a background in visual storytelling and formal education in photography, he has been honing his craft since 2011 in Europe. His signature style combines fine art and...

2400 (USD)
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San Diego Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

At Twin Oaks Wedding Venue in San Marcos, CA, the groom's mom lovingly gives him a big kiss on the cheek. This sweet moment occurs outside, capturing their close bond.
At Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego, CA, the bride and her wedding party gently struggle with arranging her veil. Laughter and teamwork fill the moment as they work together to perfect the look.
At Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego, CA, the bride's daughter gives an enthusiastic two thumbs up. She cheerfully approves of her mom's hair and dress.
At Paradise Point Resort and Spa in San Diego, CA, three generations come together as the bride, her daughter, and her mother prepare for the big day. This shared moment captures their closeness and excitement.
This wedding photo captured by an award-winning WPJA photographer, taken at Paradise Point in San Diego, CA, shows the emotional moment as a bride reads a heartfelt letter from her mother, seated together on a bed.
Beautiful mother-daughter moment captured at Paradise Point in San Diego, CA by WPJA award-winning wedding photographer. Emotional kiss before the ceremony at the hotel room.
A bride getting her hair styled at Paradise Point in San Diego, CA while her daughter sits on her lap, enjoying a relaxing moment together.
Award-winning photographer captures the romantic moment as the groom dips and kisses his beautiful bride during their outdoor wedding ceremony at Paradise Point in San Diego, CA.
The groom shares a special dance with his mother amidst an enchanting backdrop of blue ambient lighting and real airplanes at the Air and Space Museum in San Diego.
A bride reads her vows while getting ready at Britt Scripps Manor in San Diego, Southern California, with her hairstylist seen in the reflection of oval mirrors on the table.
The bride receives a thoughtful foot cleaning from a friend in the bathroom sink at Scripps Seaside Forum in San Diego, California - Image captured by a CA wedding photojournalist.
A little girl and bridesmaids stand inside the Immaculata Catholic Church at the University of San Diego, getting ready for the church ceremony

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of San Diego 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 San Diego wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find San Diego photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for San Diego wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my San Diego 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 San Diego wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.