The Best Wedding Photographers in Oakland, CA

The Best Wedding Photographers in Oakland, CA

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976 Wedding Photographers in Oakland, CA

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Joshua Fernandez Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,500
  • Serves Oakland, CA for additional fees

Hi. I’m Josh. Our work is based in Washington, DC, often in San Francisco and we’re happy to travel. The best photographs are simple, unobtrusive, and spontaneous. Memory fills in the gaps - this is how authentic photography captivates us. We've always sought to remember things exactly how they happened - how we felt. The goal is to unobtrusively document your day through artful frames. I'm a firm believer there is no single best photographer anywhere in the world - but there are artist the align with your vision. Please look us up on Google (Joshua Fernandez Photography) and see how past clients describe their experience with us. :)

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Joshua Fernandez Photography delivered an exceptional corporate photography experience that exceeded all expectations. His talent shines through in both formal headshots and candid moments, capturing not just images but the genuine spirit of our team. His personable approach put everyone at ease, resulting in natural and authentic photographs. Whether shooting corporate headshots, team photos, or capturing our staff during meetings and daily operations, Joshua demonstrated outstanding professionalism and attention to detail. What truly sets Joshua apart is his ability to reveal the authentic beauty in everyday workplace moments. The impromptu photos in various settings showcase our team's personality and dynamics in a way that feels both professional and wonderfully natural. Working with Joshua was a pleasure from start to finish. His expertise, professionalism, and artistic eye make him the perfect choice for corporate photography needs. Highly recommend!
John K., a month ago
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Candace Shiflet Photo 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,790
  • Serves Oakland, CA for additional fees

Hi, I'm Candace and I have a thing for weddings! I didn't start as a wedding photographer, I actually started as a BIRTH photographer surprisingly! I was addicted to capturing real and raw moments for families to have and relive over and over. I actually was nervous for weddings, which is why I didn't start doing them. One thing led to another and as people started asking me if I WOULD shoot their wedding, I decided to give it a try. Fast-forward to dozens and dozens of weddings later and I am obsessed!! I am a full fledged wedding photographer and I LOVE capturing every single moment of your day. The addiction is real!!

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“Oh my goodness where do I begin?! Candace is amazing for starters! I hired Candace for engagements and our wedding and am so glad I did! We have two young boys and my older of the two can be very shy and grumpy during pictures. Not with Candace! She has kiddos of her own and connected so quickly with my children! They felt right at home the entire time! Her photos are timeless! I constantly get compliments on how beautiful my family looks in our photos and have her to thank for that! She truly knows how to capture the moment! Her attention to detail is superb!!! We’ve definitely found our forever photographer!” -Kala W.
Kala, 3 years ago
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Juan Photographer 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,600
  • Serves Oakland, CA for additional fees

Hello, I am Juan Amezquita, a professional photographer with over 9 years of experience in the field of wedding photography. My Instagram is juandaphotos_ I take great pride and joy in capturing the intimate and magical moments that make each wedding unique. My passion lies not just in creating beautiful images, but in the opportunity to be a part of a couple's special journey into marriage. I believe that every picture holds a story, and I am here to help tell yours.

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I am so glad that we found you and that you were our photographer for the wedding! You did such an amazing job with the photos. All of your photos really do speak 1000 words and they each tell a beautiful story! I can’t thank you enough for how kind and fun you were and how patient you were with me and my crazy groomsmen! I hope you had as much fun as we did! If there any couples scrolling through his photos trying to decide if this is the photographer for you, the answer is 10000x YES!
Faith & R., 4 months ago
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Justin Kunimoto Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,200
  • Serves Oakland, CA for additional fees

First and foremost, congratulations! This is an exciting time! Before I begin with all the details, I would like to do away with the formalities and keep it light. Technically speaking, I’m a photographer, but honestly, since establishing my business in 2014, I would consider myself a teammate through this process. I’ve really enjoyed getting to know couples, their families, their stories, and at the end of the day, becoming a good friend. If this vibes with you, we are off to a good start :) Answering questions, transparency in communication, and prompt responses are important to me and I hope that everything I share resonates.

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Wow, we have been blown away by Justin. He did a beautiful engagement shoot for us. His work is incredibly fairly priced, and is truly a steal for the quality and quantity of photos you get. He was prompt at responding to me, getting me his information, and booking our shoot. At the photo shoot, he made us feel so comfortable and like we are the most photogenic people, despite any nerves we may have had. We got previews in less than 24 hours and our full gallery in 2.5 weeks. The photos are gorgeous. It was hard to pick which ones we want to post and which ones we want to use for invitations because they’re literally all SO good! 10/10 would recommend Justin for your photography needs!!
Maggie, 4 months ago
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Photography By Cambrae 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $950
  • Serves Oakland, CA for additional fees

I am a Portland native through and through! My love for photography rivals only my love of traveling. My interest in photography began at a young age, thanks to my Uncle and 8th grade math teacher. After over 18 years of experience, I have mastered the art of putting my clients at ease and creating an environment for them to be present and most importantly be themselves. I have a deep passion for not only the images I create but for the people I work with. I truly consider it an honor to be a part of someone’s wedding day and the images we create together become reflective memories for the couple, not just snapshots in time.

Awarded Best of Zola
Cambrae was very easy and fun to work with. She is very professional and good at communicating. The photos are so amazing and the prices are totally reasonable. Highly recommend!
Kimberly D., 3 months ago
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Four Doves Photography Studios 

5.0

  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves Oakland, CA for additional fees

Please reach out via the contact page on my website to connect! // I'm a digital & film photographer living in NYC capturing weddings, couples, and life around me. I approach photography intentionally, and am emotionally driven behind the camera. I’m all about those in-between candids and documenting in the moment, as well as artful editorial guided posing. I love making genuine connections with people, and the natural friendships that can come from working together! Approaching your wedding photography as an art form is just a small part of why I absolutely love what I do.

Awarded Best of Zola
When I came across Rebecca's website and portfolio I was immediately smitten. Her style was so beautiful and unique, and exactly what I was hoping to find for our wedding. One quick call with her and I knew she was our photographer. She was so warm and welcoming and we felt completely ourselves around her. We had FUN spending time with her for both our engagement and wedding photos. Aside from her amazing skills - she went ABOVE AND BEYOND to coordinate our engagement photos with us when we were living in California. She was the easiest choice we made and we love every photo she took for us. Cannot recommend her highly enough! - Chelsean Nick
Chelsea + N., a month ago
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Ali Cushing Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Oakland, CA for additional fees

My name is Ali Cushing, a NY-based photographer, working near and far, capturing life, love, and letting people be themselves. My goal first and foremost is contributing to you having a wonderful experience and getting to live in the moment by being first your friend, and second your photographer; making the photos about the day and not the day about the photos. I approach each opportunity with personalized care and whatever your photographic goals and day's plans, I’d love to be a part of and to document your story. All couples of all genders, ethnicities, ages, faiths, shapes and abilities, are more than welcome.

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My husband and I LOVED working with Ali for our wedding at the Picnic House in Prospect Park! She was responsive to all of our questions and quick to answer calls and emails. On the day, she put everyone at ease and corralled everyone to get through the family portraits quickly. She totally captured our vision for the day and we're so happy with how our photos came out! We absolutely recommend working with Ali for your special day.
Lisa K., 6 months ago
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Sokol & Co Photo 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $5,000
  • Serves Oakland, CA for additional fees

Here's what you should know: First, it's pronounced Sokol like 'vocal'. We're Polish... like kraut-and-pierogi-at-every-family-gathering-Polish. Second, we're a husband and wife wedding photography duo that believes it's the little things that make the story come to life. From the knowing glances across a crowded room to the hand squeezes when you're about to walk down the aisle, you can trust us to capture your most romantic, candid moments.

Awarded Best of Zola
Savannah & Andy photographed our wedding two years and we are still just so in love with our pictures! Every time we show someone we always compliments on how beautiful they are. On top of that, Savannah was so fun and easy to work with!
Cassie I., 3 months ago
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Raw By Laura 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,100
  • Serves Oakland, CA for additional fees

My name is Laura and I am bilingual (English/Spanish). I moved to Arizona in the beginning of 2022 from New Jersey. It has been bittersweet to redefine myself in a new state. One thing I absolutely refused to leave behind is my love for photography. I moved here with my husband for a change of speed. It has been such a beautiful change! Just like you, I too am in love with the views Arizona has to offer. I am a nontraditional wedding photographer, I am there for all the feels that come with your big day. The tears, the smiles, the laughs, the dancing... Moody, warm and candid photography. Photos to make you relive the moments later

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We cannot recommend Laura enough! She was an absolute dream to work with on our wedding day. From the moment she arrived, she was a calming yet energizing presence, keeping everyone on track without ever feeling rushed or stressed. She was amazing with our guests, making everyone feel comfortable and capturing candid moments that we’ll treasure forever. Laura’s expertise truly shone through – she knew exactly how to position us and use the light to create stunning photos. Her professionalism and attention to detail made the entire day run smoothly. And the photos? Absolutely worth every penny. They are breathtaking and perfectly capture the joy, love, and magic of our wedding day. Thank you, Laura, for helping make our day so special! We’ll cherish these memories forever.
Mikaela B., 25 days ago
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Aviva Media Photography 

5.0

  • Classic style
  • Starts at $3,600
  • Serves Oakland, CA for additional fees

Hi! I'm Sarah. Congratulations on taking the next step in your wedding planning! Choosing to work with me earns you more than just a photographer; you get a hype-girl, a dress fluffer, a confidant and a new best friend. Since we are now future besties, here's what you should know about me: My love for portraiture stems from the joy it brings me to make others feel beautiful. Few things make me feel as giddy as photographing weddings, engagements & proposals, and I can't wait to capture the next stage of your love story. My strengths lie in natural lighting, illuminating colors, and catching the candid moments that make you, you.

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There is not enough good things we can say about Sarah! From day 1, she had great communication before the proposal while deciding the perfect location and how we would meet up with her. She executed flawlessly and I never saw her until the ring was on my finger even though she followed us for a bit before the big moment. She made us feel so comfortable for the photoshoot after and was willing to go to a few different spots with us all while carrying all of our stuff so it wouldn’t be in our pockets for the pictures. We received the sneak peeks the next day and were blown away with how well they turned out, she nailed it!! She got the big “I do” moment which was most important and then captured so many other sweet moments right before and after that I will forever be so grateful we can relive because of her photos. The best thing about her is that you can feel the joy coming out of the screen when you look through her galleries. So many people have raved over how well our engagement photos turned out. Everyone should book Sarah, she is so great at what she does!!
Morgan, 6 months ago
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Arie T. Photography, LLC 

4.9

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,995
  • Serves Oakland, CA for additional fees

Arie T. Photography is a Black, queer, woman-owned wedding and portrait business capturing love stories across the U.S. and beyond. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a grand celebration somewhere in the world, I’m here to document every moment with authenticity and heart. With a background in fine arts and experience photographing weddings nationwide, I specialize in candid, natural-light photography using an unposed, stress-free approach. Even if you think you’re awkward in front of the camera—challenge accepted! My goal is to help you feel comfortable, confident, and completely yourself.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had Arie our our engagement shoot photography and will be using her again for our wedding in June 2024! She was amazing and helped us both feel so comfortable during our shoot. Despite rain in the second half of our session she was still able to capture magic! We are looking forward to having her capture all the special moments at our wedding. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Arie!
Rachel R., a year ago

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About wedding photographers in Oakland, CA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Oakland, CA?

A Oakland, CA wedding photographer ranges from $185 to $20,000 and averages at $2,900. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

94% of photographers in Oakland, CA offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Oakland, CA?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include ozan ulucan photography, SweetEmms Photography and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

What types of photographers are in Oakland, CA?

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