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Our Yosemite National Park photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Sierra National Forest, Stanislaus National Forest, National Park Service, Tuolumne, Mariposa, Mono, Madera County, Sierra Nevada

Planning an intimate wedding, elopement, or engagement portrait session in Yosemite National Park?

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

Capture Your Dream Yosemite National Park Elopement: Photographers Available

Imagine your intimate Yosemite National Park 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 justice of the peace, quick, civil ceremony, 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.

3 Yosemite National Park Wedding Photographers...

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...

Tyler Vu

San Jose in California, US
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2
252
4000 (USD)
Northern California wedding photography by Drew Bird - Creative Storytelling

Drew Bird, a skilled wedding photographer with years of experience, specializes in capturing authentic and unscripted beauty, love, and connection through photographs. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he excels in telling stories through his lens.

Drew Bird

Oakland in California, US
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3
15
12
7
3500 (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.

Darren Hendry

Pasadena in California, US
22
3
87
3900 (USD)
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The groom was captivated as he looked over his shoulder at the stunning bride who had just arrived for their small elopement wedding; the perfect moment captured in a beautiful photo
Valeria Berti
The bride gracefully walked away from her parents' flat, her white gown flowing behind her as she held her father's hand
Carlos Porfírio

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Yosemite National Park Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In Yosemite National Park, California, the couple joyfully grasps each other’s hands as they exchange vows at dawn. Their expressive faces and body language radiate sheer glee, capturing the profound happiness and excitement of their wedding.
A heartwarming moment captured in Yosemite, California as a young girl officiates her parents' union, shedding tears during their intimate hiking elopement, earning the photographer a WPJA Spotlight award.
Engaged couple embraces in the breathtaking view of Yosemite as the future awaits them on this picturesque mountaintop.
At Yosemite National Park in California, a newlywed couple can be seen kissing in a hot tub, surrounded by the serene darkness of dusk and the rising steam.
The bride hikes and dances on a bridge in her muddy and wet wedding dress at Yosemite National Park, California.
The bride stands anxiously near her husband who is lying on the edge of a cliff at Taft Point in Yosemite National Park, California, gazing down at the breathtaking view below.
Unconventional fun and adventure combined to create a one-of-a-kind wedding day in Yosemite, CA. The bride stands out in her wet white dress, signaling to a group of men riding a pink flamingo through the rapids.
Bride and groom ride bicycles through Yosemite National Park on their way to the wedding reception, captured with a slow shutter speed creating a blur effect on the roadway.
A breathtaking scene captured at Yosemite National Park, California. The newlyweds share a kiss in a romantic jacuzzi under the starry night sky, producing a beautiful backlit silhouette.
In this stunning wedding photo taken at Yosemite National Park in California, the couple joyfully shares a playful kiss in front of the majestic mountain, El Capitan, right at sunrise
In the breathtaking landscape of Yosemite National Park, California, a couple stands before a majestic view framed by a hollowed out dead tree
In this stunning wedding photo, the couple walks hand in hand across a picturesque river bridge at Yosemite National Park, California

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Yosemite National Park 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 Yosemite National Park wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Yosemite National Park photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Yosemite National Park 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: How can couples find top-ranked Yosemite National Park wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Yosemite National Park 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.

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Yosemite National Park WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Stephanie + Nick

Photo by Drew Bird

Hi Drew, The images are amazing!! Absolutely wonderful!! Your images really are a very special way to preserve our memories! The photos that you made around City Hall are gorgeous. It was nice to relax and laugh a little and enjoy the amazing architecture. We also love how you captured artistic candid details at the reception at Stable Cafe. There are so many wonderful moments: like so many conversations, the toasts, the food that was served, and the atmosphere. Thank you so much for your professionalism and good spirits on our wedding day. You were such a pleasure to work with, and are so amazing at your craft. We really enjoyed working with you throughout the day, and you put us at ease while making photos. We really love how you had a stress-free attitude. You really captured the feelings of the day! Thank you so much for all of your help creating lasting memories for us and our friends and family and for being such a significant part of our wedding day and story. We honestly can't thank you enough. Best, Stephanie + Nick

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Sarah + Stephen

Photo by Drew Bird

Hey Drew - We went through all the pics last night and I just wanted to tell you again how awesome they are! You really captured some amazing moments and we're forever grateful! I was 3/4 through them and crying lol. It's as if we were replaying a story of the day. SO AMAZING! THANK YOU!!! We've shared the link with some of our guests and they are all raving about them as well! A thousand thanks, Sarah and Stephen

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Hong Kong East Ocean wedding in Emeryville, CA. Chinese wedding photojournalism Drew Bird

Benita & Ben

Photo by Drew Bird

Drew, thanks so much for everything. We had so much fun working with you. From start to finish you were great to work with and showed the highest professionalism. All of our guests really enjoyed how fun you were, too. And the photos!! The images are just beautiful. Every time we look through the photo story we see new favorites and amazing moments. Even though the wedding was only a month ago the images bring back so many amazing memories. We are so happy that you were our photographer. We will definitely be recommending you to all our family and friends. Also let us know where we can give you some public shout-outs! Thanks again!

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