Orange County Wedding Photographers

Orange County Wedding Photographers

Our Orange County photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Anaheim, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Garden Grove, Orange, Costa Mesa, Buena Park, Yorba Linda, San Clemente, Laguna Hills, SoCal

Orange County Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Orange County - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Orange County 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 Orange County 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, Orange County documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Orange County Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Orange County 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 - Southern WPJA members are ready to document any pop-up, city hall, themed, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Orange County Wedding Venues

4 Orange County Wedding Photographers...

Wedding Photography by Thinh Phan

Thinh Phan is a wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer. With a background in design and a passion for vibrant colors, Thinh captures couples' fun-loving personalities in bold outdoor portraits.

Thinh Phan

in California, US *Now booking Orange County weddings.
2500 (USD)
California wedding photography by Brett Butterstein

Based in Southern California, Brett Butterstein is a highly skilled wedding photojournalist with a background in photojournalism and extensive experience in newspaper photography. With his keen eye for detail and ability to capture raw emotions, he is the ideal choice for...

Brett Butterstein

Encinitas in California, US *Now booking Orange County weddings.
3500 (USD)
Engagement Photo Shoots and wedding photography by Darren Hendry

Darren Hendry, an architecture-trained photographer with 7 years of experience, specializes in non-traditional and offbeat weddings. He captures unique stories through his natural, emotive, and creative style, creating honest and captivating images. Darren also offers...

Darren Hendry

Pasadena in California, US *Now booking Orange County weddings.
2500 (USD)
Southern California wedding photography and engagement portraits by Attila Iuhasz

Attila Iuhasz is a Southern California wedding photographer specializing in Wedding Photography, Elopement, and Engagement sessions. He is passionate about capturing candid moments with an artistic touch. With a background in Management and Marketing, Attila is a well-...

Attila Iuhasz

Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Orange County weddings.
2400 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Orange County Couples

Orange County Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Orange County wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Orange County marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Orange County engagement portrait sessions with couples.

Orange County Wedding Photo of bride having her earrings adjusted
Orange County, California - break the lens at the wedding reception
Orange County California Wedding Reception Venue Photo of the First Dance
Orange County California Wedding Reception Venue Photo | Bouquet toss into many hands of waiting women
Orange county, CA, Mission Viejo Country Club | Photography showing the bride dancing with her groom on the dance floor
Garden Grove, CA wedding photographer | Who will be the next to catch the brides bouquet on the dance floor?
orange county, california Wedding Photo of bride getting into her gown at the hotel

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Orange County 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 Orange County wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Orange County 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 Orange County wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Orange County wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Orange County 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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