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Best Wedding Photographers in San Jose, CA

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Our goal is to connect people with the best local professionals. We scored San Jose Wedding Photographers on more than 25 variables across five categories, and analyzed the results to give you a hand-picked list of the best.

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Providers

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San Jose, CA 95135

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Google
5.0 (30)
Facebook
5.0 (3)
Yelp
5.0 (3)

Why choose this provider?

Vivo Photography offers wedding photography services to clients from San Jose. Founded by husband-and-wife pair Breanne and Fernando Rojas, Vivo Photography captures memorable moments for customers to cherish for many years. These photographers are passionate about making couples feel excited and comfortable in front of the camera. They tell stories of a couple's wedding day through a mix of candid and curated photographs. Vivo Photography also offers photography services for engagement sessions.

San Jose, CA 95131

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5.0 (17)
Google
5.0 (1)

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Serving the San Jose area, Siliang Photo is a wedding photography business that prides itself on memorializing couples' special moments. This award-winning wedding and family photographer takes a documentary approach to storytelling and documenting clients' weddings with the goal of capturing real, raw moments. In addition to couples and wedding photos, the company offers engagement and family shoots. Photographer Siliang Wang is a member of the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers and a Masters of Wedding Photography award winner.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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4.5 (18)
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5.0 (5)

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Susan Helgeson Photography is based in Santa Cruz, California and specializes in wedding, engagement, and portrait photography. The photographer has a photojournalistic style and incorporates candid photos.

Gilroy, CA 95020

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5.0 (10)
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5.0 (4)

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Sherri LaRocque Photography is active throughout the San Jose metro area, and it's managed by its namesake photographer, who's been capturing wedding photos for over eight years. Clients have the choice of several packages for wedding days as well as elopements and can also make custom requests, usually at additional costs. This studio does destination weddings out of state too. Clients can use Sherri LaRocque Photography for photo shoots focusing on their engagements as well.

San Jose, CA 95138

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5.0 (11)
Google
5.0 (6)

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Jen Vazquez Photography specializes in vibrant, elegant and genuine wedding and engagement photography in the Bay Area of California and beyond. It has been featured on Borrowed & Blue, Wedding Fanatic, Vermont Bride, Brides & Weddings, Destination Wedding, Elegant Wedding, Wedding Colors, A Northwoods Wedding, and Perfect Wedding Guide and received the 2018 Couples Choice award from WeddingWire and Editors Choice award from Two Bright Lights.

San Jose, CA 95113

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5.0 (10)
Yelp
5.0 (4)

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Charles Le Photography specializes in engagement, portrait, and wedding photography in San Jose and beyond. Charles' high-quality work earned him WeddingWire's Couple's Choice Award in 2015. He takes a non-intrusive approach to capture natural poses and the candid, non-choreographed moments of the wedding.

San Jose, CA 94043

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Chris Shum Photography specializes in capturing authentic moments and the unique personality of each couple’s love story on their wedding day. The San Jose-area photographer has been telling love stories through high-quality images for more than a decade. He brings an extraordinary level of energy and professionalism to every event while exhibiting a simple, yet elegant style. Couples can trust Chris Shum Photography to capture the fleeting moments of the day from toasts and tears to laughs and dancing. He maintains an artistic, photojournalistic style with the exquisite composition that clients treasure for years to come. Satisfied clients appreciate the artists’ meticulous attention to detail and his outstanding level of creativity. Chris Shum Photography delivers complete wedding albums that are crafted by hand with the finest materials.

Union City, CA 94587

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Anh Dang Photography is a photography service business specializing in lifestyle and wedding photography. The owner, Anh Dang, offers his services to the residents in San Jose and surrounding areas. His love for photography began when he picked up a camera at the age of seven. Since then, he has aimed to use his talent to capture moments that his clients can treasure for a lifetime. Apart from photography, he also uses his time in technological projects with web design and mobile apps.

San Jose, CA 95112

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5.0 (9)
Google
5.0 (2)

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Brian Byllesby Photography is based in the San Francisco Bay area. The studio is open to all projects and currently offers offers photography services for family pictures, wedding ceremonies, headshots, and portraits.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Yelp
5.0 (11)

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Still Music Photography has been featured on many wedding photography sites including the Knot, Storybook Wedding, and Mountainside Bride. The studio is located in San Jose, California. They specialize in wedding, engagement, and portrait photography.

Tracy, CA 95376

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5.0 (9)
Google
5.0 (5)

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Brianna Noelle Photography, located in Tracey, CA offers services in many genres including boudoir, wedding and military homecomings. A client raved the photographer was professional, knowledgeable, and does amazing work.

San Jose, CA 95131

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5.0 (4)

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Christie Chen Photography is a recipient of the silver award from the Wedding and Portraits Photography International. The photographer specializes in weddings, portraits, and destination photography in San Jose.

San Jose, CA 95124

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4.7 (26)
Yelp
4.5 (11)

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Onyx Pictures offer wedding and engagement photography and cinematography services. They focus on using outdoor scenes, natural lighting, and different architectural backdrops. They have a mix of eastern traditional, modern and fashion styles and a background in photojournalism. They serve San Francisco and Los Angeles areas.

San Jose, CA 95123

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Yelp
5.0 (43)

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Kara Miller is a San Jose wedding photographer that serves the Bay Area and beyond. Kara has a photojournalistic style and prefers to take outdoor photos with natural lighting, and takes a limited number of wedding per year to ensure the highest quality for her customers. Wedding packages can be customized as needed, but tend to start around $4,600.

Mountain View, CA 94040

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Yelp
5.0 (209)
Google
5.0 (114)
Facebook
5.0 (10)

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A Tale Ahead Photography is located in the San Francisco Bay area but will travel for destination weddings. They specialize in candid photos of proposals, engagements, and weddings. They pride themselves on their ability to tell a story and for capturing the subtle emotions unfolding before the camera.

San Jose, CA 95118

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5.0 (103)
Facebook
4.9 (34)

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Harry Who Photography offers photography services for destinations, wedding ceremonies, special events, and individual portraits. The studio's style is to capture unique, classic, and candid poses. They are based in San Jose, California.

Soquel, CA 95073

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Yelp
5.0 (37)

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Sun and Life Photography was named as one of the rising stars in wedding photography by Rangefinder Magazine. The studio specializes in photojournalism and documentary work as well as portraiture and fine art. They are located in San Francisco but are willing to travel.

Compare our Top Wedding Photographers

NameExpertise RatingAddressPromotionsLearn more
Vivo Photography
San Jose, CA 95135
Siliang Photo
San Jose, CA 95131
Susan Helgeson Photography
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Sherri LaRocque Photography
Gilroy, CA 95020
Jen Vazquez Photography
San Jose, CA 95138
Charles Le Photography
San Jose, CA 95113
Chris Shum Photography
San Jose, CA 94043
Anh Dang Photography
Union City, CA 94587
Brian Byllesby Photography
San Jose, CA 95112
Still Music Photography
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Brianna Noelle Photography
Tracy, CA 95376
Christie Chen Photography
San Jose, CA 95131
ONYX PICTURES
San Jose, CA 95124
Kara Miller Photography
San Jose, CA 95123
A Tale Ahead Photography
Mountain View, CA 94040
Harry Who Photography
San Jose, CA 95118
Sun and Life Photography
Soquel, CA 95073

FAQs

  • Introduction

    Because of the sheer number of weddings that happen each year, wedding photography is a booming industry. Couples engaged to be married should take great care in finding a wedding photographer before their big day that suits their style.

    Many people think all wedding photographers are virtually the same, but this is incorrect. Some photographers prefer unusual arrangements, angles, and uses of light in their images. They may also have unique styles and filters when editing wedding photos. This makes it very important if you're planning on getting married and looking for a photographer to take the time to find one whose style aligns with what you're looking for.
  • What does a wedding photographer do?

    Wedding photographers take pictures of the wedding ceremony, the bridesmaids and groomsmen, and the families of the bride and groom. They also often photograph the major events of the reception and the guests to help preserve memories of the entire affair.

  • What makes a good wedding photographer?

    A good wedding photographer can faithfully recreate special memories, taking care to capture the most important moments of the wedding and reception. They're able to fulfill the requests of the couple getting married and help them choose the best images from the event.

  • How do I pick a wedding photographer?

    Couples can find their wedding photographer by asking friends and family for recommendations or checking out local listings. It's important to review portfolios, pricing, and availability. When you've picked a few that pique your interest, speak to them in person to make sure they're a good fit.

  • What should I ask a wedding photographer?

    Before you make a final decision about your wedding photographer, you'll want to ask several important questions, such as:

    • Can we see your portfolio?
    • How many weddings have you shot?
    • How much do require for a deposit?
    • What packages are available in our price range?
    • What is your editing style?

  • How much does a wedding photographer cost?

    The cost of a wedding photographer depends on various factors, including their experience, photo packages, and the length of time you need them. According to Brides.com, a wedding photographer can charge anywhere between $1,000 and $10,000 for their services.

  • Why are wedding photographers so expensive?

    A wedding photographer's fee reflects their experience, training, and ability to fulfill your vision and requests. The time needed to complete the process for a single wedding makes a difference as well. For a standard eight to 10 hour wedding, a photographer may spend as much as double that culling and editing photos.

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