Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...Read more
Bakersfield Wedding Photographers
Bakersfield Wedding Photographers
Our Bakersfield photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Kern County, Oildale, Lamont, Arvin, Shafter, Wasco, Taft, Delano, Tehachapi, Porterville, Lindsay, Corcoran, Tulare, Exeter, Farmersville, Fillmore
Bakersfield Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Bakersfield - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield 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, Bakersfield documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Bakersfield Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Bakersfield 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 mini, desert, secret, 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.
4 Bakersfield Wedding Photographers...
USA-based wedding photojournalist and engagement portrait photographer, Shaun Baker, turned to photography after graduating college. With a background in video, he captured his first wedding in 2009, specializing in artistic wedding portraits.
Shaun Baker
San Diego in California, US *Now booking Bakersfield weddings.2900 (USD)
Loren Haar is a skilled wedding photojournalist and engagement portrait photographer, specializing in capturing authentic and emotional moments. With a background in documenting life events, Loren's passion for photography grew after mastering manual mode.
Loren Haar
Ventura in California, US *Now booking Bakersfield weddings.2200 (USD)
Stephanie Secrest is a California-based photographer with a Master's in photojournalism from Ohio University, as well as awards from prestigious contests like the Pictures of the Year competition.
Stephanie Secrest
Arroyo Grande in California, US *Now booking Bakersfield weddings.3300 (USD)
Gingi Freeman is a passionate traveling wedding photographer, artist, and storyteller. As a mother of two adorable toddlers, she often shoots alongside her husband Jonathan to capture real moments and raw emotions. Her non-intrusive approach allows couples to be present in...
Gingi Freeman
Visalia in California, US *Now booking Bakersfield weddings.1400 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Bakersfield Couples
Bakersfield Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Bakersfield wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Bakersfield marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Bakersfield engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who are the best Bakersfield wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Bakersfield 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Bakersfield wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your Bakersfield wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...Read more
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.
