San Jose Wedding Photographers

San Jose Wedding Photographers

Our San Jose photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Alameda, Antioch, Berkeley, Concord, Daly City, Fairfield, Fremont, Hayward, Oakland, Richmond, Santa Clara, Santa Rosa, Sunnyvale, Vallejo

San Jose Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

LOVE WON'T WAIT! - Couples are quickly moving forward with smaller weddings. Our San Jose photographers are ready to accommodate.

By planning a simple San Jose 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, San Jose documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

San Jose Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small San Jose 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 - Northern WPJA members are ready to document any small, fast, courthouse, 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 San Jose Wedding Venues

9 San Jose Wedding Photographers...

CA Engagemen, Wedding and Elopement Photography by Tyler Vu
4000 (USD)
Wedding and elopement photographer Annie Bang

Annie Bang

Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking San Jose weddings.
2500 (USD)
California Couple Portrait Sessions and Wedding Photography by Stephanie Secrest

Stephanie Secrest

Arroyo Grande in California, US *Now booking San Jose weddings.
3300 (USD)
Weddings by Chris Shum, Life Photographer

Chris Shum

Sunnyvale in California, US *Now booking San Jose weddings.
4500 (USD)
Studio portrait of wedding photographer Tanushree Vaidya

Tanushree Vaidya

Hayward in California, US *Now booking San Jose weddings.
3500 (USD)
Edeelin Labra, Northern CA wedding photography

Edeelin Labra

Vallejo in California, US *Now booking San Jose weddings.
2000 (USD)
California Documentary Wedding and Elopement Photography by Gina Clyne

Gina Clyne

Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking San Jose weddings.
2100 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving San Jose Couples

San Jose Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by San Jose Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Wedding Venue Pictures by San Jose Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning San Jose wedding photos.

San Jose Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In this love portrait taken in San Jose, California, a couple embraces while looking out at the scenic view, surrounded by countless window frames and warm colors
A couple in downtown San Jose, California were photographed sitting at a bus stop shelter facing each other
A young couple posed atop a sun-drenched parking garage roof with a blue sports car, creating a unique engagement photo
In San Jose, California, the couple stands on the stairs overlooking the Tea Ceremony Gifts below, their faces hidden from view
In San Jose, California, a happy couple was captured in a love portrait while kissing by large turquoise doors outside of their ceremony location
This couple portrait captures the love between two newlyweds in a window cove at a Northern California ceremony venue in San Jose
Couple portrait at the Ruins within the city of San Jose, California
California Bride and Groom, whirlwind wedding portrait at colorful mural in San Jose
Bride before Tea Ceremony outdoors under blue sky and hanging lanterns in San Jose, California
San Jose couple posing for a lakeside engagement announcement shot illustrating their Reflection of love
San Jose couple posing for a creative, urban engagement announcement shot in BW with the pair Spiraling in Control
Fun San Jose engagement announcement picture with a CA sunset twirl during some dancing fun

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of San Jose 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 Jose wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find San Jose photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for San Jose 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my San Jose 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 San Jose wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND San Jose WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Lauren & Jason

Photo by Gina Clyne

Gina these are so great!!! It's so fun seeing them after time has gone by and the weather is cooling off. Such an awesome summer day that you captured SO well. We love these, I cant wait to comb through all of them. Thank you for your amazing craft. The family pictures are so special!

Christy & Stuart

Photo by Gina Clyne

We wanted to drop a quick note and tell you how awesome you are. You got in the spirit and came prepared, and brought so much happiness from behind the camera to whoever was in front of it. We're so grateful to have had you as part of our day, and can't wait to recommend you to everyone we know. (And everyone we don't -- so please let us know any and all sites where we can leave you reviews!) Much love, Christy + Stuart