San Francisco Wedding Photographers

Find Wedding Photographers in or near San Francisco

Our San Francisco photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Oakland, Fremont, Santa Rosa, Hayward, Sunnyvale, Concord, Santa Clara, Vallejo

Planning an intimate wedding, elopement, or engagement portrait session in San Francisco?

Discover the best photographers! - We can capture the happiness and closeness of your outdoor, boutique, religious, or at-home wedding. The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, San Francisco documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings can’t wait. Find yours today!

Capture Your Dream San Francisco Elopement: Photographers Available

Imagine your intimate San Francisco wedding: just you, your partner, your officiant, perhaps a few select companions, and a photographer capturing the moments. Find the perfect photographer near you to create lasting memories.

California - Northern WPJA members are ready to document any quick, small, civil union, or any other type of elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

23 San Francisco Wedding Photographers...

Northern CA, Wedding Photography by Joyce Perlman, serving Carmel and Big Sur

Joyce Perlman is a US-based wedding photographer. She is known for her sophisticated blend of contemporary portraiture and documentary-style images. She also has an extensive background in fine art and visual design.

4500 (USD)
Weddings by Chris Shum, Life Photographer

Chris Shum is a wedding, engagement, lifestyle, and family photographer with a lifelong passion for art. With his artistic eye and unobstructive approach, Chris captures the beauty and joy of weddings, creating elegant, storytelling photographs that couples can treasure...

4500 (USD)
Northern California wedding photography by Drew Bird - Creative Storytelling

Drew Bird is a San Francisco Bay Area-based wedding photographer with years of experience. His focus is on telling stories through photographs, capturing authentic and unscripted expressions of beauty, love and connection.

3500 (USD)

Douglas Despres is a wedding photographer who has photographed over 600 events since 2002. With a background in photojournalism and experience shooting worldwide, Doug specializes in documentary-style shots with an emphasis on comfortable connections with family and guests.

750/hour (USD)

Dennis Viera, an award-winning wedding photojournalist, holds almost a decade of experience in this field. Starting his photography career in high school, he has traveled globally with his family to capture life's moments.

5000 (USD)
Edeelin Labra, Northern CA wedding photography

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...

2000 (USD)
Tara Arrowood, Wedding Photographer

Tara Arrowood, a wedding photojournalist based in San Francisco, Northern California, brings over 15 years of experience. With a keen eye for angles and lighting, she skillfully captures emotional moments and details, emphasizing the connection between individuals.

5500 (USD)

Debra Zeller, a renowned wedding photojournalist from Northern California, specializes in capturing couples' moments in a relaxed, low-pressure atmosphere. With her ability to create a special rapport, she ensures the best possible results for her clients. Based in San...

3000 (USD)
California wedding and elopement photographer Annie Bang

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...

2500 (USD)
California Couple Portrait Sessions and Wedding Photography by Stephanie Secrest

Based in Central Coast CA, Stephanie Secrest is a wedding and engagement portrait photographer. She holds a Master's in photojournalism and has been recognized for her work in prestigious contests like Pictures of the Year.

3300 (USD)
Adventure weddings and elopement photography by Lauren Lindley

Lauren Lindley specializes in elopement photography, making clients feel comfortable in front of her lens. She is a talented wedding photojournalist and artistic portrait photographer, capturing unforgettable moments with her skill and creativity.

4200 (USD)
CA Engagemen, Wedding and Elopement Photography by Tyler Vu

Tyler Vu is a Northern California-based wedding photojournalist and portrait photographer with a background in graphic design. With his keen eye for composition and dedication to capturing meaningful moments, Tyler thrives on immortalizing the details and emotions that make...

4000 (USD)
Studio portrait of San Francisco wedding photographer Lisa Stone of the N California Wedding Photojournalist Association.

Lisa Stone, a wedding photographer with a Masters Degree in Photography, has shot over 300 weddings. Specializing in black and white documentary and abstract fine art, she enjoys problem-solving and creating art with light. Outside of work, she loves film photography and...

4500 (USD)
California wedding photography by Jonathan Young

Jonathan Young, a California coast photographer, combines 20 years experience, a photojournalist background, and a keen eye for detail, capturing the joy and emotion of each wedding day.

5500 (USD)
Adventure wedding and elopement photography by Kimmi Cranes

Kimmi Cranes is a California and Nevada wedding photographer based in Lake Tahoe. With a Bachelor of Fine Art from the University of California, Santa Cruz, she has been photographing weddings professionally for a decade.

2000 (USD)
Jerome Pollos Self Portrait, a wedding and elopement photographer of the WPJA

Jerome is a destination wedding photographer who has a background as a photojournalist in the Navy. With his journalistic style, he captures beautiful moments in an unobtrusive manner, offering an authentic experience for his clients.

2500 (USD)

Maria Newman, an authentic documentary photographer, developed her love for wedding storytelling when a friend requested her to photograph their wedding during her studies.

2500 (USD)
California Documentary Wedding and Elopement Photography by Gina Clyne

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.

2100 (USD)
Travel and destination wedding & elopement photography by Kathryn Cooper

Kathryn Cooper, a wedding photojournalist based in New York and California, specializes in unique wedding & elopement photography worldwide. With a background in travel and humanitarian photography, she offers adventurous couples creative, nontraditional, and joy-filled...

3600 (USD)
Studio portrait of Nemanja Zdravkovic, the main photographer at NZ WEDDING STUDIO

Nemanja Zdravkovic is a highly skilled wedding photographer who has been capturing love stories for over a decade. With a background in visual storytelling and formal education in photography, he has been perfecting his craft since 2011 in Europe. Specializing in a unique...

2400 (USD)
Portrait of Jacob Poehls from JPP Studios - Documentary Wedding Photographer

Since 2010, Jacob Poehls has run JPP Studios in Chicago. Armed with an MFA, he's worked across photography roles, capturing hundreds of weddings and earning numerous publication features.

3800 (USD)
Portrait of P.J. Oswald from Fits & Stops Photography, a wedding photographer in Sacramento, California, part of Northern California's creative scene.

Transitioning to full-time wedding photography in 2019, P.J. Oswald blends natural light artistry with technical flash expertise. His compassionate approach, informed by faith, captures authentic, candid moments that reflect the essence of each couple.

4500 (USD)
Weddings, engagements and elopement photography by Kevin Kienitz

Chicago wedding photographer Kevin Kienitz thrives on capturing epic and candid moments. Formerly an engineer, he transitioned from cubicle to camera, fueled by creativity. A lifelong Cubs fan, he enjoys working with his Husky, Qi'ra.

3000 (USD)

1 more photographers available for your wedding...

1000 US Dollar

Stanislav Khara

Irvine in California, United States
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Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving San Francisco Couples

San Francisco Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In Northern San Francisco, CA, an engaged couple is captured walking up steps from the beach to the cliffs, sharing a kiss that highlights the romantic coastal setting.
In San Francisco, CA, an engaged couple shares a kiss above the beach, beautifully framed by tree trunks, creating an intimate and picturesque portrait.
In San Francisco, CA, a couple shares a kiss by an Old World stone wall, beautifully highlighted by a shaft of sunlight, adding warmth and romance to their engagement portrait.
At The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco, CA, guests enjoy lively dance floor action, celebrating with joy and enthusiasm during the reception.
At the InterContinental Mark Hopkins, San Francisco, CA, the bride prepares for her wedding day, surrounded by an air of anticipation.
Bathed in warm sunlight, a couple stands separately with their backs to a historic tall stone building in San Francisco, CA, evoking a cinematic and nostalgic feel.
A couple enjoys a serene engagement moment near San Francisco's Sutro Bath Ruins, with the ocean breeze softly caressing their hair and the sun setting.
A couple shares a sweet kiss on a bustling San Francisco city street, capturing their love amid the vibrant urban energy and iconic architecture.
At the Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco, CA, during the getting-ready process, two women assist the bride with her earrings while another adjusts her hair, captured in a moment of care and camaraderie.
At Lands End in San Francisco, CA, a couple poses for their engagement portrait near a row of tree trunks. The natural pattern formed by the trees creates a unique, textured backdrop that enhances the beauty of the photo session.
At the Legion of Honor in San Francisco, CA, a couple's engagement portrait captures them laughing, backlit by the sun. They stand among a row of Old World white columns, adding a timeless elegance to the joyful photo session.
At the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, CA, a couple's engagement portrait captures him gently holding her hand to help navigate the steep stairway of the Old World structure, adding a touch of romance and elegance to the picture session.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked San Francisco wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the San Francisco 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: How can couples find reviews of San Francisco 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 San Francisco wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Who are the best San Francisco wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top San Francisco 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.

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND San Francisco WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Emily + Zach

Photo by Drew Bird

Hi Drew - These photos are absolutely incredible!! We are speechless. We were looking through them this evening and it was like re-living the whole weekend in the sierra mountains. These are such treasured memories. We feel so lucky to have had you as our storyteller and that you were part of the weekend story, along with all our friends and family. Thank you!!!! -Emily + Zach

Sarah + Stephen

Photo by Drew Bird

Hey Drew - We went through all the pics last night and I just wanted to tell you again how awesome they are! You really captured some amazing moments and we're forever grateful! I was 3/4 through them and crying lol. It's as if we were replaying a story of the day. SO AMAZING! THANK YOU!!! We've shared the link with some of our guests and they are all raving about them as well! A thousand thanks, Sarah and Stephen

Hong Kong East Ocean wedding in Emeryville, CA. Chinese wedding photojournalism Drew Bird

Benita & Ben

Photo by Drew Bird

Drew, thanks so much for everything. We had so much fun working with you. From start to finish you were great to work with and showed the highest professionalism. All of our guests really enjoyed how fun you were, too. And the photos!! The images are just beautiful. Every time we look through the photo story we see new favorites and amazing moments. Even though the wedding was only a month ago the images bring back so many amazing memories. We are so happy that you were our photographer. We will definitely be recommending you to all our family and friends. Also let us know where we can give you some public shout-outs! Thanks again!