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

Intimate Wedding Photography in San Jose - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best San Jose photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the happiness and closeness of your outdoor, romantic, boutique, or at-home wedding.

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. With many couples feeling more comfortable and relaxed in intimate settings, it is not surprising that some of the most sincere and touching wedding photos are captured at smaller celebrations.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, San Jose documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings 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 town hall, justice of the peace, courthouse, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from San Jose Wedding Venues

9 San Jose Wedding Photographers...

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)
Northern California wedding photography by San Jose-based Steve Kpa

Steve Kpa is a skilled and empathetic wedding photojournalist from San Jose, CA, with a background in running his own gym. He has a unique ability to capture the essence and emotions of a wedding day by making his subjects feel comfortable in front of the camera.

750 (USD)
California wedding and elopement photographer Annie Bang

California wedding photojournalist and creative engagement portrait photographer Annie Bang is a former journalist and Associated Press reporter. With a focus on capturing real moments and emotions, she uses documentary and photojournalistic photography to create timeless...

Annie Bang

Los Angeles in California, US *Now booking San Jose weddings.
2500 (USD)
Studio portrait of San Francisco wedding photographer Lisa Stone of the N California Wedding Photojournalist Association.

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

Lisa Stone

San Francisco in California, US *Now booking San Jose weddings.
4500 (USD)
California Couple Portrait Sessions and Wedding Photography by Stephanie Secrest

Stephanie Secrest is a wedding and engagement portrait photographer based in Central Coast CA. With a Master's in photojournalism, she has garnered recognition from renowned competitions such as Pictures of the Year.

Stephanie Secrest

Arroyo Grande in California, US *Now booking San Jose weddings.
3300 (USD)
Studio portrait of wedding photographer Tanushree Vaidya

Tanushree Vaidya is a talented wedding photojournalist and artistic portrait photographer. With a background in commerce, hair artistry, portrait photography, and graphic design, she brings a unique perspective to her work. Having experienced shooting across 14 countries,...

Tanushree Vaidya

Hayward in California, US *Now booking San Jose weddings.
4000 (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...

Chris Shum

Sunnyvale in California, US *Now booking San Jose weddings.
4500 (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...

Edeelin Labra

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

California wedding photographer Gina Clyne specializes in photojournalistic style imagery, capturing formal portraits that reflect couples' personalities and documenting subtle and profound moments of the day with her gentle eye.

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 photograph captured by a WPJA wedding photographer in Northern California, an engaged couple lovingly embraces as their pet pigs eat during a portrait session in San Jose.
Groom dancing with mother, while bride dances with father in background. Beautiful wedding image from The Ranch at Silver Creek, San Jose, CA.
Wedding fun with the boisterous party at Grand Dynasty Restaurant in San Jose. Groom lifted by friends on packed dance floor.
At Joseph D. Grant County Park in San Jose, CA, a group of girls strike a pose on the green lawn as three men in blue shirts capture the shot.
A black and white portrait of a couple embracing in front of a rustic farm barn in San Jose, CA.
 Pre-ceremony festivities at a San Jose wedding are captured in a playful black and white image, as a group of men bond over pranks, pinching and tugging at the groom's face.
At the Portuguese Band of San Jose in San Jose, CA, this couple couldn't take their eyes off the cake. Their love for delicate sweet treats was evident in this charming and endearing BW wedding image.
A vibrant celebration of an Indian wedding in San Jose, CA, where the full wedding party is dressed in traditional clothing.
At Vista Capital Wedding Venue in Alajuelita, San José, Costa Rica, the bride and groom share an emotional moment as they stand together at the altar for their long-awaited ceremony.
A Costa Rican wedding photographer captures an emotional moment as the groom sheds tears while reciting his vows to his bride at the Vista Capital Wedding Venue in San José, Costa Rica. This image won an award from WPJA.
A portrait of a couple in love, facing each other and framed in a window, captured on their special wedding day in San Jose, California
A joyful couple having a blast as they playfully pretend to smash food in a vintage kitchen on their wedding day in San Jose, California

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: Who are the best San Jose wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top San Jose 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small San Jose 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 San Jose wedding day by.
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