San Francisco Wedding Photographers

Find Wedding Photographers in or near San Francisco

Our San Francisco photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Oakland, Fremont, Santa Rosa, Hayward, Sunnyvale, Concord, Santa Clara, Vallejo

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

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

Capture Your Dream San Francisco Elopement: Photographers Available

Imagine your intimate San Francisco 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 - Northern WPJA members are ready to document any town hall, courthouse, 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.

23 San Francisco Wedding Photographers...

Weddings by Chris Shum, Life Photographer

Chris Shum has been passionate about art since he was a young boy. At age 15, he received his first camera and has been the designated photographer ever since. Chris became a professional photographer in 2007 and provides beautiful, story-telling photography of destination...

4500 (USD)
Northern CA, Wedding Photography by Joyce Perlman, serving Carmel and Big Sur

Joyce Perlman is a US-based wedding photographer. She is known for her sophisticated blend of contemporary portraiture and documentary-style images. She also has an extensive background in fine art and visual design.

4500 (USD)

Douglas Despres is a photographer with a background in photojournalism and over 600 events photographed since 2002. Specializing in documentary-style shots with comfortable connections to family and guests, he brings his global photography experience to every shoot.

750/hour (USD)

Dennis Viera, an award-winning wedding photojournalist, holds almost a decade of experience in this field. Starting his photography career in high school, he has traveled globally with his family to capture life's moments.

5000 (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...

3900 (USD)
Tara Arrowood, Wedding Photographer

Tara Arrowood, a wedding photojournalist based in San Francisco, Northern California, brings over 15 years of experience. With a keen eye for angles and lighting, she skillfully captures emotional moments and details, emphasizing the connection between individuals.

5500 (USD)

Debra Zeller, a highly acclaimed wedding photojournalist based in San Francisco, Northern California, excels at capturing couples' unique personalities and moments in a relaxed, low-pressure setting. By establishing a special rapport with her clients, she guarantees...

3000 (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)
Travel and destination wedding & elopement photography by Kathryn Cooper

Kathryn Cooper, a wedding photographer based in New York and California, specializes in adventurous and unique celebrations. With a background in travel photography and a love for outdoor activities, she captures personalized moments for diverse couples worldwide.

3800 (USD)
California Couple Portrait Sessions and Wedding Photography by Stephanie Secrest

Based in Central Coast CA, Stephanie Secrest is a wedding and engagement portrait photographer. She holds a Master's in photojournalism and has been recognized for her work in prestigious contests like Pictures of the Year.

3300 (USD)
Adventure weddings and elopement photography by Lauren Lindley

Lauren Lindley, an elopement photographer, specializes in capturing unforgettable moments. With her ability to make people feel at ease in front of the lens, she excels in creating artistic wedding portraits and engagement portraits. Lauren brings her diverse skillset and...

4200 (USD)
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.

2000 (USD)
CA Engagemen, Wedding and Elopement Photography by Tyler Vu

Tyler Vu is a Northern California-based wedding photojournalist and portrait photographer with a background in graphic design. With his keen eye for composition and dedication to capturing meaningful moments, Tyler thrives on immortalizing the details and emotions that make...

4000 (USD)
California wedding photography by Jonathan Young

Jonathan Young, a California coast photographer, combines 20 years experience, a photojournalist background, and a keen eye for detail, capturing the joy and emotion of each wedding day.

5500 (USD)
Jerome Pollos Self Portrait, a wedding and elopement photographer of the WPJA

Jerome is a destination wedding photographer who has a background as a photojournalist in the Navy. With his journalistic style, he captures beautiful moments in an unobtrusive manner, offering an authentic experience for his clients.

2500 (USD)
Engagement Photo Shoots and wedding photography by Darren Hendry

Darren Hendry, an architecture-trained photographer with 7 years of experience, specializes in non-traditional and offbeat weddings. He captures unique stories through his natural, emotive, and creative style, creating honest and captivating images. Darren also offers...

3900 (USD)

Maria Newman, an authentic documentary photographer, developed her love for wedding storytelling when a friend requested her to photograph their wedding during her studies.

2500 (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)
Studio portrait of Nemanja Zdravkovic, the main photographer at NZ WEDDING STUDIO

Skilled wedding photographer, Nemanja Zdravkovic, captures love stories worldwide with a background in visual storytelling and education in photography. He combines fine art and documentary styles for a captivating visual narrative, showcasing the beauty and depth of human...

2400 (USD)
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)
Lifestyle portrait of Salisha Blackburn, an adventure wedding photographer based in California and Hawaii, known for capturing candid, heartfelt elopements and genuine love stories in scenic, natural locations.

Deeply inspired by nature and her faith, Salisha Blackburn acts as both storyteller and guide for every celebration she photographs, ensuring wedding memories are honest and emotional, reflecting each couple’s unique connection and the beauty of their chosen landscape.

5495 (USD)
Weddings, engagements and elopement photography by Kevin Kienitz

Chicago wedding photographer Kevin Kienitz thrives on capturing epic and candid moments. Formerly an engineer, he transitioned from cubicle to camera, fueled by creativity. A lifelong Cubs fan, he enjoys working with his Husky, Qi'ra.

3000 (USD)
Portrait of Jacob Poehls from JPP Studios - Documentary Wedding Photographer

Jacob Poehls owns JPP Studios and has been in the wedding industry since 2006. With an MFA and diverse photography roles, he's risen to capture hundreds of weddings professionally.

3800 (USD)

1 more photographers available for your wedding...

5495 US Dollar

Storybook Photography: Salisha Blackburn

Sonora in California, United States
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Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving San Francisco Couples

San Francisco Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In San Francisco, a couple poses for an engagement portrait with a row of trees behind them.
This romantic engagement portrait captures a couple sharing a quiet connection in San Francisco, California.
The San Francisco reception venue, a wedding day portrait, the couple elegantly posed with the decorated space adding celebration and style to the composition.
In San Francisco, the camera frames the wedding scene at the ceremony location, capturing the formal atmosphere and distinctive design as a stylish visual record of the day.
Engagement portrait of a couple framed by weathered concrete ruins at the edge of the water at San Francisco’s historic Sutro Baths, sharing a quiet, affectionate kiss.
Engagement portrait of a couple standing in golden sunlight, their shadows stretching across the large stone walls of an old world building in San Francisco.
Engagement portrait of a couple standing and embracing beside enormous, ribbed stone columns of an old world building in San Francisco, wrapped in a loving embrace.
The couple stands nose to nose in San Francisco, surrounded by lush foliage in the soft-focus foreground, highlighting their connection in this intimate engagement portrait.
The couple shares an intimate embrace by a rock wall in San Francisco, California, softly lit to highlight their closeness in this warm and heartfelt engagement portrait.
On a sunlit urban sidewalk in San Francisco, the couple stands outside a shop, backlit and smiling at each other, capturing a lively and affectionate engagement portrait in the city.
In San Francisco, California, the groom stands at the front of a party bus taking a selfie, while the group of seated guests behind him smile and pose, capturing a candid and energetic post-ceremony celebration.
An engaged couple kisses in a garden setting surrounded by trees and wooden fences during a portrait session in San Francisco, California.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small San Francisco 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 San Francisco wedding day by.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my San Francisco 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 Francisco wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find reviews of San Francisco 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 Francisco wedding photographers for their own wedding.

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND San Francisco WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Eleanor & Dave

Photo 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 so great. I confess that I even teared up looking at them it was such a happy day and you captured everything. We're so grateful for all your efforts, we really can't imagine having had a different photographer there to share our day with us. Thank you so so much!

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.

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