The Best Wedding Photographers in California

The Best Wedding Photographers in California

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Lauren Ogden Photography 

5.0

VISTA, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves California

Lauren Ogden Photography, based in San Diego, CA, provides stunning albums for couples celebrating their wedding. This experienced artist knows how much thought goes into planning your big day and wants to be there to capture it all. From the happy tears in a loved one's eyes to your broad smile, each authentic moment will last forever. They serve throughout California and love to travel to venues on the Hawaiian Islands.

Lauren was great to work with for both our engagement and wedding photos. We LOVE her work and the pictures she took of us. Beyond the quality of her work, Lauren is easy-going and kind. We felt very comfortable working with her. She also responded quickly to any communications I sent and even helped pin my dress train up when my mom struggled! Overall, Lauren is a talented photographer - excellent value for the investment. We highly recommend Lauren Ogden Photography!
Brooke G., a month ago
Rey Benasfre Photography 

5.0

San Diego, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,500
  • Serves California

I got into the photography business back in 2016 because of people just like you – who want to enjoy an unforgettable experience and to remember it in a unique way. You’re why I put a creative spin on typical photographs – and create astonishing works of art. So that you’ll not only remember the past but have something extraordinary to share with the future. Because your photos are bigger than you. They are your legacy. And that deserves to be documented beautifully.

Rey Benasfre Photography was a joy to work with from start to finish. Their communication style was clear, courteous, and polite, putting us at ease throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was nothing short of awestruck - their creative, mesmerizing, and elegant photos captured the beauty and magic of our special day effortlessly. Rey and his team knew exactly how to set up and seamlessly capture all the moments that made our wedding day so memorable. Compared to most photographers, Rey combines artistic, elegant, photojournalistic and editorial styles to deliver truly stunning results. We are overjoyed with the photos and couldn't recommend Rey Benasfre Photography more highly.
David P., a month ago
ROCHELLE WILHELMS PHOTOGRAPHY 

5.0

Vacaville, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves California

I am a wedding & portrait photographer who is attracted to all things natural and elegant. I believe every person should have an amazing portrait of themselves. Whether it is on your wedding day or a commissioned portrait in my studio, It is my mission to create the most beautiful images you have ever seen of yourself and your loved ones. I'm here to come along side you and/or your planner to capture the best version of you. In both Portraits and wedding photography, my style is cinematic, romantic, timeless and authentic.

Rochelle Wilhelms Photography is the BEST engagement/wedding photographer in Northern California and beyond! We had our engagement and wedding photos taken by Rochelle and the process was so smooth from start to finish. She made us feel comfortable right away and like we could be ourselves. She captured so many beautiful moments and made our love story come off the page in every photo! Her attention to detail and creative eye are truly gifts, and we received our photos back extremely fast and organized all on our own personalized digital wedding album. Book Rochelle Wilhelms Photography for your big day, you won't be disappointed!
Ben & L., 4 years ago
Tayler Enerle Photography 

5.0

Los Osos, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves California

I value your time with your loved ones, and I photograph from that framework. One of my core values is honoring family and friends, and I reflect that as part of my brand and company. We prepare beforehand, so we can move through formal photos with ease, and get you to your dance party sooner! Meaning, photos won't drag on for hours... we've all been to one of those weddings, right? That won't be yours. When you become my client, you become my people. What does that mean for you? I'm there for you, and I have your back. I want to give you gorgeous photos that show the joy of your day, without having to miss all the fun stuff.

Tayler is literally the best! Picking the right photographer was such a big decision for our wedding and we are so thankful we picked Tayler, not only did our engagement pictures come out amazing (we only took them like 8 weeks before the big day to practice) but our wedding pictures were soo awesome. We both have strong, opinionated families and she was able to manage them effectively. Everyone complimented her personality and our pictures aquickly and they were sooo beautiful we couldn’t even pick our favorites. If you need a photographer look no further pick Taylor she won’t disappoint, she is so fun to work with and you get the best shots.
Samar and R., 4 years ago
Sarah Rittenour Photography 

5.0

Santa Cruz, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves California

I've never been much for tradition, so you can imagine weddings were never really my "thing" when I first picked up a camera. Luckily, I found that the wedding industry has been evolving away from the old cookie-cutter format and that is what keeps me doing what I do. My favorite weddings are the ones where you & your partner's personalities show throughout the day rather than getting lost in all the things you "have" to do. I love being part of a day filled with so much love & excitement and what I aim to do is find you in all of it. Because weddings aren't about fitting into a mold anymore - they're about you getting to celebrate your love.

In our search for a wedding photographer, Sarah's artistic style caught my eye right away. She offers a blended service of candid and semi-posed photographs which matched how we hoped to capture our wedding day moments. From our first phone call and in-person consultation, Sarah put us at ease. She helped organize our style preferences and 'must-capture' moments as we planned for the wedding. Her questionnaire helped bring focus in the planning phase and on the wedding day, we knew we were in good hands. I highly recommend Sarah's services, she has an eye for the little details you want to remember and she was discrete during the ceremony and reception while snapping candids (which I appreciated as someone who gets nervous in front of a camera!). We are so pleased with our photos and had a great time working together with Sarah.
Erin W., 3 months ago
The Ganeys 

5.0

Lafayette, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Serves California

I’ve always been the girl with the camera. In high school, my idea of a good time was planning photoshoots with my friends and editing our high school yearbook. But when I got to college, I felt like I needed to get a practical degree, so I chose the most creative business major I could find – marketing. Then I met Thomas. My photo hobby became something more because he recognized my passion and encouraged me to make it a reality. He’s been my second shooter since the very first wedding.

I've been putting off writing this review because I feel like no words can fully explain the amazing experience I had with the Ganeys. I first met Emily and Thomas when I was a bridesmaid in my friends' wedding in Florida, which the Ganeys were shooting! Based on that day and the resulting photos, I knew how talented this pair was and I REALLY wanted them for my own wedding. After getting engaged, I actually reached out to Emily before we even had a venue or date booked. Once they signed on to be our wedding photographers, my (already high) expectations were totally exceeded. I loved how organized, detailed-oriented, and responsive Emily was as we planned our engagement shoot and wedding day. At the engagement shoot, they did an amazing job including our 2 golden retrievers and shooting in sub-optimal weather conditions. Emily is so kind, thoughtful, and talented as a photographer, and Thomas is the secret ingredient that makes grooms everywhere feel at ease! This husband and wife team communicates so well and I believe that is part of the reason why they make their jobs look so effortless and fun on your wedding day and why the photos are so breathtaking. We can't wait to host Emily and Thomas at our house in a few weeks, and show off the way we've displayed their photos around the house!! I would be more than happy to share my full gallery and answer questions from any other brides/grooms considering the Ganeys.
Amanda, 4 years ago
ShootAnyAngle Photography 

5.0

Saratoga, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves California

Life is full of amazing moments. Moments we want to hang onto tight, moments we want to never forget, moments we want to be able to re-experience anytime. There is a way to do just that - photography. How often have we looked at a photo and the whole memory comes flooding back? How often does a photo make us laugh or cry? When we share photos with others, they want to know more about the moment. We share the stories, and in doing so, we bring them in on the memory too.

Without Angela & James my wedding would have been postponed or cancelled. Angela gave me info to help my wedding possible in the time of COVID. And let me tell you... they are TRULY A BLESSING. The best investment we made for the wedding was photography. I told my husband that was something I would not budge on and I’m glad I didn’t, Angela and James became like friends to us. I text Angela on the holidays and even when my son was born! They pay so much attention to detail that looking back at my photos they captured moments that I didn’t even realize were a part of my wedding. Their turnaround time is remarkable, all the sneak peaks made me want to see more and more and when I got the final photos I was in awe of all of them. Thank you to Angela & James for capturing the beautiful moments of our wedding!!!! Such genuine people and I’m glad that we met them and built a friendship!!!!
Devery & M., 4 years ago
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BGB Photography 

5.0

San Diego, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves California

I am an Emmy-winning Queer photographer based in San Diego. With a passion for storytelling and a commitment to capturing authentic moments, I specialize in a photojournalistic approach with both film and digital mediums to create timeless and emotive photographs that tell your unique love story.

Brendan was amazing. The weather forecast for our wedding was clear, but right as our pastor pronounced us, it began to pour. It rained pretty hard through cocktail hour and wedding party pictures. But that didn’t stop Brendan. Not only did he shoot all the way through the downpour, but he came prepared with super creative solutions. For a couple shots, Brendan rigged a flash to the top of an umbrella so, despite the gloomy skies, my wife and I were bathed in light. Even now, these are our favorite images of the day. They wouldn’t have been possible if not for Brendan’s ingenuity and creativity. I could not recommend him enough.
Bryce P., 7 months ago
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Brooke Beasley Photography 

5.0

Napa, CA
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $6,200
  • Serves California

I'm a San Francisco bay area based wedding photographer. However, I am available for travel anywhere! Passport is ready and willing! Truth: I am slightly obsessed with all things girly, and anything that sparkles. Ok, well, maybe it's not slightly, more like severely. I think it's because I live in a house full of boys; I have an amazing hubby and 3 little men. Shooting weddings and seeing people on their amazing day is my happy place. When I'm shooting your wedding I want it to be so fun and relaxed that you are able to enjoy the process.

Brooke and Laurel photographed our wedding in November 2023 at Casa Real in Pleasanton, CA. We started at 10am and ended around 9pm (a long day!!). Brooke was extremely communicative and detailed oriented through the entire planning process. On the wedding day, Brooke and Laurel were awesome the entire time, guiding us through lighting, poses, and making sure everything was captured. They were also extremely nice, and it was so much fun to work with them. Highly recommend!!
Victor C., a year ago
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Torez Marguerite Photography 

5.0

Pleasant HIll, CA
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves California

I'm a Bay Area native born and raised with a small stint in NY but I'm back, however continually on the move! I was raised by a single parent with my two sisters so family means absolutely everything thing to me. They are literally my biggest supporters and ultimate hype crew.

Torez's services are so much more than simply taking photos. She takes the time to get to know your story as a couple and your overall vision for your wedding She also maintained steady communication over the 8 month process with an initial zoom meeting followed by questionnaires and resources to assist with the planning process. It was so helpful to have the online guide as a foundation for our DIY wedding. Closer to the wedding she worked behind the scenes with our wedding coordinator to make everything flow seamlessly. On the day of, she brought her sister to assist with capturing behind-the-scenes footage and they both had the best energy! I felt very relaxed with them the whole day. All of our photos felt perfectly posed with very little fuss over or too much effort! Reflecting on the photos, I'm really impressed with all the candid moments she captured as we adventured around the city. Overall, Torez is a professional down to earth person who is genuinely excited to capture your love. I'm so glad we trusted her with being part of our special day!!
Jordynn H., 14 days ago
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Pluvia Studios 

5.0

San Francisco, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves California

Pluvia Studios is a wedding photography and videography company that is passionate about strong story-telling. We extract the best elements for our couples and curate an unforgettable viewing experience. Contact us directly to customize your desired wedding photo and/or video package.

Pluvia Studios was a fantastic choice for our wedding photography. From the very beginning, their communication was prompt and professional. Jaydee and his team were incredibly accommodating, even with our short notice request. On the day of the wedding, their attention to detail and ability to capture all the special moments was truly impressive. The final photos exceeded our expectations - a simple wedding ceremony looked truly extravagant thanks to their expert skills. Pluvia Studios provided an extra photographer to ensure no angle was missed, and even gave us an additional free hour of coverage. Jaydee was always just a phone call away, answering all our questions without delay. We are so grateful to Pluvia Studios for helping make our wedding day extra special.
Khristine C., a month ago