Top 6 Fine Art California - Southern Wedding Photographers for 2024
Page Updated: January 31st, 2024
Would you love to find a fine-art, artistic California - Southern wedding photographer to document the details of your big day and to complement your unique love story with a creative flair? The Wedding Photojournalist Association can help! Our documentary-style California - Southern wedding photographers are, first and foremost, photographers — artists, in other words, whose medium is the still photograph. In the Artistic Guild competitions, WPJA members show off their creative talents for digitally enhanced still-lifes and fine-art detail photos.
Quarterly Artistic Guild contests for fine-art California - Southern wedding photography are held annually, entered and judged separately from the WPJA competitions held during the year. After each contest, we add another collection of award-winning detail images to our wedding photographer’s member profile galleries.
What could be better than the details of your carefully planned event captured by a top California - Southern fine art wedding photographer? Detail images generally are tighter framed shots on some of the day’s textures, and features, whether as arranged by the photographer or as they were found: dresses, gowns, suits, rings, linens, flowers, bouquets, cake, shoes, or champagne glasses. A collection of tightly cropped faces would likely also be a “details” shot if the surrounding context has been subdued to bring out the image’s artistic impact.
Chris Shum, a professional photographer since 2007, combines his lifelong passion for art with his expertise in capturing artistic portraits and details. With a focus on destination weddings, he creates eye-catching and unique imagery in beautiful environments and scenic landscapes, such as beaches. Chris also excels at close-up shots, artfully filling the frame.
Seattle-based Marla Manes specializes in detailed shots and scenic images for adventurous couples. With a background in wedding photojournalism and portraiture, she emphasizes environmental sustainability and creating a welcoming experience for all clients.
Northern California's Tyler Vu weaves graphic design finesse with a heartfelt dedication to preserving life's beauty through wedding photography. His bold color choices and geometric styles result in visually striking images that capture the essence of each couple's wedding day.
Nikhol Esteras is an artistic wedding photographer who specializes in capturing authentic and unique wedding imagery. With a background in psychology and holistic health, she brings a fresh approach to her work. Her creative style is characterized by clean and simple backgrounds, balanced composition, and a keen eye for colorful settings.
Will Tee, the maestro of artistic wedding photography, crafts stunning portraits and intricate detail shots. His signature style lies in his flawless symmetrical framing and impeccable balance.
Logan Westom is an experienced wedding photographer who has been capturing special moments for over ten years. With a background in photojournalism, Westom brings a unique perspective to documenting wedding day stories. Known for his creative approach, he adds an artistic touch to every couple's portraits, utilizing silhouettes, shadows, bold contrast, and graphic elements to create striking and bold images.
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.
