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
Monterey Wedding Photographers
Monterey Wedding Photographers
Our Monterey photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Central California, Monterey County, Monterey Bay, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf
Monterey Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Monterey - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Monterey 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 Monterey 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, Monterey documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Monterey Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Monterey 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.
Central Coast WPJA members are ready to document any themed, justice of the peace, small, 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.
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4 Monterey Wedding Photographers...
As a wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer in California, Annie Bang brings a background as a former journalist and Associated Press reporter. With a focus on documenting real moments and emotions, she uses documentary and photojournalistic...
Annie Bang
Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking Monterey weddings.2500 (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 Monterey weddings.3300 (USD)
N. CA based Joyce Perlman is a skilled wedding photojournalist featuring contemporary and documentary-style images. With an extensive background in fine art and visual design, she excels at capturing the essence of elopements and bigger weddings.
Joyce Perlman
San Francisco in California, US *Now booking Monterey weddings.4500 (USD)
Edeelin Labra is an experienced wedding photojournalist based in Northern California. With a deep passion for photography and years of dedicated pursuit, her hobby has transformed into a lifelong skill. Labra's artistry goes beyond capturing moments; it preserves...
Edeelin Labra
Vallejo in California, US *Now booking Monterey weddings.2000 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Monterey Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Monterey Wedding Photographers
Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Monterey wedding photos.
Monterey Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Monterey wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Monterey marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Monterey engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Monterey 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 Monterey wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Monterey wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Monterey 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.
Q: Who are the best Monterey wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Monterey 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...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.
