Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they find...Read more
Irvine Wedding Photographers
Irvine Wedding Photographers
Our Irvine photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Tustin, Costa Mesa, Santa Ana, Tustin Foothills, Orange, Newport Beach, Fountain Valley, Laguna Woods, Lake Forest, Garden Grove, Laguna Hills, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Westminster
Irvine Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Irvine - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Irvine photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.
By planning a simple Irvine elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.
The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Irvine documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Irvine Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Irvine 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.
Orange County WPJA members are ready to document any open-air, courthouse, civil ceremony, or 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 Irvine Wedding Photographers...
Brett Butterstein is a wedding photographer based in Southern California. His background in photojournalism and experience from five years of newspaper photography makes him the perfect choice for capturing the true beauty and emotion of a wedding.
Brett Butterstein
Encinitas in California, US *Now booking Irvine weddings.3500 (USD)
Gina Clyne, a California wedding photographer, specializes in capturing formal portraits that reflect couples' personalities and documenting subtle and profound moments of the day with her gentle eye.
Gina Clyne
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Irvine weddings.2100 (USD)
Jonathan Young is a California coast wedding photographer, with 20 years of experience, a photojournalist background, and an eye for detail. He captures the joy and emotion of each unique wedding day.
Jonathan Young
Palos Verdes Estates in California, US *Now booking Irvine weddings.5500 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Irvine Couples
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who are the best Irvine wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Irvine documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
Q: How can couples find Irvine photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Irvine 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Irvine 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 Irvine wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Irvine WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Christy & Stuart
Photo by Gina Clyne
We wanted to drop a quick note and tell you how awesome you are. You got in the spirit and came prepared, and brought so much happiness from behind the camera to whoever was in front of it. We're so grateful to have had you as part of our day, and can't wait to recommend you to everyone we know. (And everyone we don't -- so please let us know any and all sites where we can leave you reviews!) Much love, Christy + Stuart
Lauren & Jason
Photo by Gina Clyne
Gina these are so great!!! It's so fun seeing them after time has gone by and the weather is cooling off. Such an awesome summer day that you captured SO well. We love these, I cant wait to comb through all of them. Thank you for your amazing craft. The family pictures are so special!
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
