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Yosemite National Park Wedding Photographers

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

Yosemite National Park Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Yosemite National Park - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Yosemite National Park photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the happiness and closeness of your boutique, outdoor, casual, or at-home wedding.

By planning a simple Yosemite National Park elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.

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!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The bride and groom were surrounded by golden sunlight as they said their vows in a historic garden house ceremony, the trees and house providing a beautiful backdrop
Drew Bird
The couple was all smiles as they posed for their destination wedding portrait at the lush green golf course
Mauricio Urena
The frozen lake, high in the mountains, National Park, was like something from a dream, its surface a blanket of fog, shimmering in the soft light
Lucy Schultz

Yosemite National Park Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Yosemite National Park 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 justice of the peace, micro, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Yosemite National Park Wedding Venues

3 Yosemite National Park Wedding Photographers...

CA Engagemen, Wedding and Elopement Photography by Tyler Vu

Northern California wedding photographer, Tyler Vu, combines a background in graphics design with a simple philosophy to capture life as it happens. With a keen eye for composition and a focus on capturing meaningful moments, Tyler thrives on immortalizing the details and...

Tyler Vu

San Jose in California, US *Now booking Yosemite National Park weddings.
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4000 (USD)
Northern California wedding photography by Drew Bird - Creative Storytelling

Drew Bird is a San Francisco Bay Area-based wedding photographer with years of experience. His focus is on telling stories through photographs, capturing authentic and unscripted expressions of beauty, love and connection.

Drew Bird

Oakland in California, US *Now booking Yosemite National Park weddings.
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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 *Now booking Yosemite National Park weddings.
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3
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3900 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Yosemite National Park Couples

Yosemite National Park Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Yosemite National Park Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

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.

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
A couple in Yosemite National Park plays rock, paper, scissors to decide who will share their vows first during their wedding ceremony
A wedding photojournalist captured this award-winning image at Yosemite National Park, California. The newlyweds take a break from hiking and enjoy some trail mix. They sit on a log, still dressed in their wedding attire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Yosemite National Park 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 Yosemite National Park wedding photographers for their own wedding.
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 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.
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Yosemite National Park WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Tyler + Karim

Photo by Drew Bird

Hi Drew, These photos are AMAZING! We haven't been able to stop looking through them since Thursday night. All work productivity has been shot! We love reliving every moment of the day through the beautiful storybook you've created for us. There are so many moments that we weren't even aware of-- and we're so thankful that you were able to show those to us. It's absolutely beautiful. We especially appreciative of the creative shots you were able to capture within live shots-- the lines, colors and images from the churches and venues are incredible. We are so happy and thankful for your attention to detail. We had a lot of family and friends also comment on how professional you were and inquire about your website. Let us know where we can leave our public reviews to help let other folks know about your amazing work. Best, Tyler & Karim

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Emily + Zach

Photo by Drew Bird

Hi Drew - These photos are absolutely incredible!! We are speechless. We were looking through them this evening and it was like re-living the whole weekend in the sierra mountains. These are such treasured memories. We feel so lucky to have had you as our storyteller and that you were part of the weekend story, along with all our friends and family. Thank you!!!! -Emily + Zach

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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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