Wedding photographers are like storytellers, capturing all the intimate, tear-jerking, and joy-filled moments that make your day unforgettable. From the kisses and smiles to the stolen glances and everything in between, every precious moment deserves to be beautifully preserved. We understand that finding the perfect fit can take time and effort, which is why we've rounded up 16 talented wedding photographers from California, ready to capture your special moments in the most authentic, genuine, and honest way.
Kristin Piteo
Kristin Piteo travels near and far to capture weddings and elopements. Her passion is to build genuine connections with each couple before the big day, offering them a personalized and thoughtful experience. When the wedding day arrives, Kristin becomes more than just a photographer – she's a trusted friend, ready to step in, lend a hand, and help you feel your best, while capturing every precious moment.
Nirav Patel
Nirav Patel is a San Francisco-based fine art and documentary wedding photographer whose passion for capturing intimate moments through artful preservation is evident in every frame. His work goes beyond traditional wedding photography, focusing on those quiet, often overlooked moments and presenting them in a cinematic and unique way.
Mili Ghosh
Mili Kanabar is a wedding photographer with a global perspective, drawing inspiration from her roots across three continents — America, Africa, and Asia. Through her work, Mili aims to transcend cultural boundaries and challenge traditional norms, creating a style that's uniquely her own. She’s best known for her signature aesthetic, which makes South Asian weddings truly stand out. Mili finds inspiration in old-school cinema and classical Indian music, and her images reflect a genuine, heartfelt connection with her subjects. She captures the true essence of the people she photographs, highlighting their most authentic moments.
Nikki Strekowski
Nikki Strekowski combines the raw honesty of documentary-style photography with an editorial flair, capturing each couple's wedding day as it naturally unfolds. Her work is deeply influenced by nostalgia and the romanticized beauty of life, creating images filled with love, warmth, and light. Nikki strives to turn fleeting moments into lasting memories, giving couples the chance to slow down time and preserve the emotions and essence of their most cherished day.
Duey Photo
Danielle Determan of Duey Photo is a Los Angeles-based film and digital wedding photographer with a natural ability to recognize human connection. Combining documentary and editorial styles, she focuses on capturing genuine, meaningful moments that stand the test of time, rather than just perfectly posed shots or fleeting trends. Danielle's work spans weddings of all sizes, from intimate elopements to large multi-day celebrations.
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Heather Kincaid
With a fresh, modern approach to capturing timeless images, Heather Kincaid brings her unique perspective to destination weddings. Inspired by the venue location, the couple’s energy, and the style of the event, she combines her expertise and passion to document weddings in a way that reflects each couple’s personal story. Heather’s collections are always true to life, with equal attention given to portraits, decor, and those special candid moments that make each wedding memorable.
Tom Irwin
With a keen eye for storytelling, Thomas Irwin captures weddings through a documentary lens, turning every shot into a vivid moment in time. With a background in fashion editorial, he captures the details and beautiful moments before they become memories. Thomas blends film, digital, and Super 8 video to document love stories in an aesthetic and timeless way.
Radostina Boseva
Radostina Boseva creates artful film wedding photography with a nostalgic flair. Her work is strongly shaped by her Eastern European background and a deep affection for history. Using neutral tones and blacks, Radostina creates emotive and organic visuals that are both elegant and distinctive. Constantly traveling between the United States and Europe, she crafts elegant and distinctive photographs tailored to her clients' individual tastes.
Cassidy O Photos
Southern California-based photographer Cassidy, the founder of Cassidy O Photos, has been capturing couples' special days since 2021. Apart from capturing the grand moments, Cassidy also pays special attention to highlighting subtle yet meaningful details of the day. With a keen eye for the spontaneous and unscripted, Cassidy skillfully captures the genuine moments that truly reflect her couples' love and connection.
Jessica Livingston
Jessica Livingston creates natural, emotive, and nostalgic photographs that capture the raw, authentic connection between couples. She shoots using both 35mm film and digital cameras, gravitating toward the unposed, unstaged moments that truly reflect who they are. Jessica believes that a deep connection with her couples is what makes her images so special, and is the secret to both great images and an unforgettable client experience.
Krista K Photos
For those with a sentimental heart, Krista Schmid of Krista K Photos captures beautiful, emotion-filled moments that celebrate the authenticity of love. With a keen eye for the way natural light enhances movement and mood, her work is a timeless reflection of the genuine emotions shared between couples. Krista is dedicated to making sure couples feel that their wedding day is not a production or performance, but a true and authentic representation of who they are. Her approach is simple: to be an observer, not a orchestrator.
Kristina Adams
Kristina Adams is a wedding photographer who artfully documents life's most beautiful and sincere moments through her lens. Her photographic approach is focused on storytelling — part editorial and part photojournalistic. Kristina uses a mix of film and digital, and tailors her approach depending on the light and rhythm of the day. Her work captures the excitement, joy, and fleeting moments through the lens of authenticity.
Norman & Blake
Norman & Blake was founded in early 2017 by talented photographers Shannen Norman and Emily Blake, who first teamed up after successfully collaborating on several projects. With a shared vision and complementary skill sets, they formed a partnership to offer a unique photographic approach. Now based in their Los Angeles studio, the duo brings over twenty years of combined experience, having captured countless luxury events, including celebrity weddings. Their timeless photography style beautifully preserves each day’s authentic moments, ensuring memories that last a lifetime.
Breahna Taylor
Breahna Taylor’s approach to photography is rooted in her passion for embracing the unconventional and celebrating the imperfect moments that bring beauty and depth to life. With over eight years of experience documenting love-filled celebrations, Breahna has developed a knack for capturing authenticity through her documentary-style photography. She holds a special place in her heart for working with film, noting that it gives her the 'chance to slow down and be intentional about what I choose to photograph.'
Fiona Tang
Blending documentary with editorial style, Fiona Tang creates one-of-a-kind images that truly stand out. She believes the most authentic and beautiful moments are the ones that unfold naturally, without forced posing or awkward direction. Fiona’s goal is for couples to relive their special day through their photo gallery or album, capturing all the funny and spontaneous memories that make it uniquely theirs.
Christina McNeill
San Francisco-based photographer Christina McNeill captures weddings locally and around the globe, focusing on the energy and emotion that define each couple’s story. With a talent for connecting deeply with her clients, she creates a comfortable environment where authentic moments unfold naturally. Christina’s work goes beyond the expected, capturing candid, cinematic images filled with passion, spontaneity, and beautiful imperfections—each one as powerful and unique as the moment it depicts.
