The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Petaluma, CA

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Petaluma, CA

How do we sort results, including Sponsored Ads and personalized results?


579 Wedding Photographers in Petaluma, CA

Photojournalistic
Clear
Quick responder
Loren Hansen Photography 

5.0

Petaluma, CA
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500

Welcome. I’ve been a make-up artist, chocolatier, a barista, a pet-sitter, a bartender but I’ve always been “that girl with the camera.” (I’ve also been, “that girl who sleeps on our couch” or “that girl who’s booty I saw in the newspaper” but I digress…). Currently, I base my photography business in Petaluma, CA. I grew up in Sonoma County but in my early 20’s I picked up and moved to Manitoba and that’s where I stayed for many years. Upon my return to CA in 2013 I turned my passion for photography into a career. It’s been a journey to call photography my profession, but I’ve always been a photographer and I’ve always been an artist.

Awarded Best of Zola
We cannot thank Loren Hasen enough for her outstanding work at our wedding! Loren was incredibly professional, fun, and personable. She seamlessly blended into the background, making it easy to be ourselves without even realizing she was there. The photos Loren took are absolutely stunning. She captured every special moment with skill and creativity, leaving us amazed at the fantastic shots she managed to get. Each photo truly reflects the joy and love of our special day. Loren, your work exceeded our expectations, and we are so grateful for the beautiful memories you've given us. Thank you for being such an integral part of our wedding. We highly recommend you to anyone looking for a talented and delightful photographer!
Alex & Megan, 9 months ago
Quick responder
Lisa Stone Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Petaluma, CA

If you would have known me growing up, you would have been surprised if I didn’t become a photographer! I fell in love with photography after spending countless hours in the darkroom. Since 2008, I have been working professionally in the photography industry and have shot over 300 weddings and numerous other assignments in almost every genre of photography. Why Weddings? I love problem solving and puzzles, and I’m always up for a good challenge. For me, a wedding is a day full of all of the things that I love. Its basically a whole day of coming up with solutions to make the best photographs for my couples.

Awarded Best of Zola
Lisa and her team were exceptional! We resisted hiring a professional photographer for our wedding for the longest time as we were not convinced that the quality was worth the investment. Boy were we wrong! We could not have been happier with the results and no photos from our family iPhones would have captured the moment like Lisa and Amy. I was drawn to Lisa's storytelling style and how her photos seem to capture the moment. The photos were presented beautifully on our personal gallery and we couldn't have been more proud to share them with our family and friends. We were thrilled that there were so many great photos of our family and friends that they could keep for themselves. You won't go wrong with Lisa and her team and will have photos that you will look back on for many years
Liz, a year ago
Quick responder
Eichar Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,400
  • Serves Petaluma, CA

Lauren and Jamie here. Hi! We love all love. We’re down to earth, creatively driven, ready for beautiful adventures, and in this business for the moments. We're so excited to hear about your wedding plans and to start chatting-- we'll do our best to get back to you within 24 hours. A great way to start getting to know us is over on Instagram where we post and share behind the scenes on stories almost daily: @eicharphotography Head to our website to see our images in full res and to stalk us some more: www.eicharphotography.com Looking forward to your email!

I started looking for photographers after realizing that our nighttime, entirely virtual ceremony (thanks Covid) wouldn't be conducive to good photos and booked her for wedding portraits before the ceremony. After having gotten our pictures back, I'm am so happy and relieved I trusted my gut with them. Not only did Lauren scout out and help us find locations that would work in our extremely limited time frame (I can't say enough about how awesome she was for finding spots based on our desired background + helping us find niche parking spots on google maps), but she made us feel so comfortable and confident. Throughout the photoshoot she was exceedingly positive and encouraging, and my husband and I left feeling like rockstars. She paid attention to our good/bad angles - she kept directing us to do things during the shoot (like crack jokes, switch sides, etc) that saved us from our less photogenic tendencies. She was also highly professional, diffusing a couple of awkward situations with people in our shoot locations and setting a timer to make sure we got back to start our ceremony on time. The pictures largely speak for themselves though. My husband and I are notoriously bad at having photos taken and I was really nervous about having only a few good ones to choose from. I'm still surprised that I've only been able to narrow my favorites down to 80 pictures! I loved the types of shots she took, which were a great blend of up-close moments and landscape shots. I also had a few "props", like a bouquet and dupatta, and she was great at figuring out when to add/remove them from a shot. I feel like the editing style is good balance of modern and classic, and I have no worries about these pictures aging badly. I could go on forever, but coming from a person who was sincerely worried that she was incapable of having a good photo taken, I can't recommend Eichar photography highly enough
Neha, 3 years ago
Quick responder
Vanessa Montano Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Petaluma, CA
  • Offer

Hey there! I’m a wedding and lifestyle photographer serving the East Bay, San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma + Worldwide! I travel everywhere. I love capturing magical outdoor weddings—whether it’s a dreamy garden, a historic home, a charming winery, or a private estate hidden in the woods (I'm basically the Indiana Jones of weddings). My couples often say how comfortable I make them feel, how I capture the real moments without being intrusive, and how much fun they have during our shoots. I’m obsessed with the details and love when couples pour their hearts into making their wedding day unforgettable.

Wow, just wow! Our experience with Vanessa Montano Photography was nothing short of phenomenal. From the initial consultation to receiving our breathtaking photos, every step was filled with professionalism, creativity, and a touch of magic. They effortlessly blended into our day, becoming an integral part of capturing not just images but emotions. Their talent isn’t just in snapping beautiful pictures; they have an innate ability to capture the essence of a moment, freezing laughter, tears, and all the little details we never want to forget. They made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout the entire process, ensuring our personalities shone through each frame. The final photos exceeded our wildest expectations. Each image tells a story, evoking the same emotions we felt on our special day. The quality, composition, and attention to detail are unparalleled. Thank you, Vanessa and team, for immortalizing the most incredible day of our lives. You’re not just a photographer; you’re an artist who beautifully crafts love stories through the lens. We’ll cherish these memories forever and highly recommend you to anyone seeking a photographer who turns moments into masterpieces!
Sarah B., a year ago
Quick responder
Aryk Copley Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,350
  • Serves Petaluma, CA

Welcome! My name is Aryk, I’m a self-taught artist who built my skills from the ground up. My experience in photojournalism and street photography combined with my love of fine art are the foundation of my style. My approach to weddings is that of a documentarian and a witness. My couples are folks who value quality and intimacy, and want their wedding day illustrated with a unique album filled with artful candids, punctuated by breathtaking fine art portraiture.

Awarded Best of Zola
Aryk is one of a kind. Our wedding was so beautifully captured thanks to them. As a wedding photographer myself, it was important for me to find someone that excelled not just in the technical aspects, but in the overall experience they provide their couples. Aryk always made me and Noah feel comfortable and listened to. They're sensible, communicative, professional, courteous, and always engaged. Always going with the flow, Aryk can adapt to change while still providing excellent results. We appreciated how Aryk's photography method provided us with a one-of-a-kind gallery: a blend of film and digital, all showcasing the genuine emotions I so desperately wanted captured, and in such a beautiful way. Our families and friends are STILL so in awe of the photos we came out with thanks to them. We love you Aryk!!
Annie, 7 months ago
Quick responder
Bustle & Twine 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Petaluma, CA

Bustle & Twine specializes in documentary wedding photography - telling the story of your day through all the beautiful details, unexpected surprises, and candid emotions as they unfold. We strive to capture every moment of your day while keeping a low profile. Our team is comprised of award-winning professional photojournalists and portrait photographers, and while we were founded in 2014, all of our founding members have been documenting weddings for over 10 years now.

Awarded Best of Zola
We absolutely loved working with James and his team on our wedding day! They were so professional, kind, skilled, and made us feel at ease. We were not super comfortable in front of the camera so I was nervous how our photos would turn out, but they created such a relaxed environment, and our photos turned out so beautiful. Really quick editing turn around too, many photographers we scoped out would take 8-12 weeks to turn around all the photos. James and his team delivered nearly 1000 photos to us in just a few weeks. He also came to our rehearsal the night before (completely unprompted!) to scope out the venue ahead of time. Overall a phenomenal experience. I cant wait to work with Bustle and Twine again for family photos in the future. Thank you B&T!!!!
Tara R., a year ago
Quick responder
Michelle DeMoss Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Petaluma, CA

Hi! I’m Michelle, a wedding photographer and labor and delivery nurse with a passion for capturing life’s most beautiful and emotional moments. Whether I’m helping bring new life into the world or preserving the joy and connection of a wedding day, I’m dedicated to celebrating love, life, and family. My background in nursing has taught me the importance of empathy, trust, and making people feel valued. I adore working with fun, down-to-earth couples and creating a relaxed experience where you feel special, comfortable, and authentically yourself. Every story deserves to be remembered, and it’s my honor to be part of yours.

From the moment we first reached out to Michelle DeMoss Photography, we were impressed by her professional, clear, and responsive communication style. Her attention to detail, creative approach, and accommodating nature truly made her the perfect photographer for our wedding day. Michelle was everywhere, seamlessly capturing all of the special moments and events, ensuring we got every shot we wanted and even some we didn't know we needed. Her adaptability and ability to work with us to get the perfect photos was invaluable, and the final results were absolutely stunning. We could not recommend Michelle DeMoss Photography more highly for any couple looking for a talented, dedicated, and personable photography team to help make their wedding day unforgettable.
Baxter K., 3 months ago
GemHidden gem
Sweetbay Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Petaluma, CA

I am a Mother, Poet and never-ending dog trainer of my 3 spoiled fur babies. I grew up around photography, my grandfather was a photographer and this has always been something I loved to do. I love people and I have a ton of fun working at events. I am always excited to capture these moments for people and proud to share my results afterward. Photographing people and moments over the years is my true calling in life. Gives me great purpose and I really do enjoy it.

Opal did an amazing job on our engagement and wedding photos! We were nervous because neither my husband nor I enjoy having our pics taken, but opal put us at ease and got some incredible shots! Highly recommend!!
Kelly F., 6 months ago
Quick responder
Daniel Neal Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Petaluma, CA

Daniel Neal Photography has been in business for 16 years in Fairfax California, and specializes in photographing weddings and other celebratory events. He uses an array of naturalistic, traditional, and contemporary styles, blending them together into a beautiful gallery for the couple to relive their wedding day for years to come.

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired Daniel as our wedding photographer in October 2019 and were very happy with his services. We did an engagement shoot 8 months before the wedding to get comfortable in front of the camera, and we even got some amazing pictures of our cat :) Daniel was always responsive and gave good advice on how to prepare for the day and some best practices. He was extremely kind and our family/ friends and coordinator enjoyed working with him. We had a one hour rain delay on our wedding day and he was extremely understanding and still worked with us to get the best pictures possible. The turn around for our pics was about 3 weeks (but we got some great sneak peaks the NEXT day!!) and we absolutely love how they look. I would highly recommend Daniel for your photography needs- thanks again!! Mia & Matt
Mia, 5 years ago
GemHidden gem
Stephanie Hopkins Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Petaluma, CA

Serving Healdsburg, Napa, Sonoma and the Bay Area Easy and fun, like all weddings should be. (The stress stops here.) If I know you like I think I do, you’re getting married in Wine Country because you know it’s a place you’ll get taken care of. It’s a town full of hospitality and warmth. And let’s not forget the great wine, the perfect scenery, and the memories you’ll have forever because you two came here to say “I do.” You’ll have those moments because I’ll document them for you. And I can’t wait.

Awarded Best of Zola
Stephanie Hopkins is a fantastic photographer who goes above and beyond for all her clients; she is also an amazing and fun person to work with! She is super responsive, professional and down-to-earth plus fabulous at ensuring people have fun and feel comfortable throughout the entire process. She has a natural ability to capture authentic emotion and it shows in every.single.picture. Plus if you work with her you will walk away with a new, wonderful friend. I can't recommend her enough!
Stephanie Brown, 5 years ago
Quick responder
Aubrey Lorraine Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Petaluma, CA

My love for photography sparked from a deeply personal place—watching my children grow up way too quickly and wanting to capture those fleeting moments before they slipped away. This journey turned into a passionate calling, and now, I look to bring a documentary and cinematic style to every session I have with my clients. As a quiet queer and a loud LGBTQIA+ advocate—everyone is welcome in front of my lens. My priority is creating a safe space for my clients where they feel they can express themselves freely so I can capture the uniqueness that makes them - them.

We couldn’t have even imagined how beautiful our wedding photos would come out and Aubrey fulfilled our wedding photo dreams! She was very focused and captured every important detail! Even ones I had over looked! Was super patient with our families shenanigans and handled it with such grace!
Tiffani, a year ago
Quick responder
Lily Rose Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,400
  • Serves Petaluma, CA

Lily Rose Photography was created to photograph people and our specialty is photographing weddings and events. The best way to describe our style is 'comprehensive and all encompassing! Parts of the day are wedding photojournalism; documenting emotions and events. And, parts of the day are created and styled... all together, these make up your unique wedding day images that capture your love, emotion and personality, ... authentically. Our style of editing is clean and we tend to stay clear of fads and trends as these will 'date' your images.

Lily Rose Photography was a fantastic choice for our wedding photography. From our very first interaction, their communication was direct, clear, and highly professional. The quality of their work is simply stunning - the photos they captured are truly unmatched in their beauty and ability to highlight all the special moments of our big day. They listened intently to my needs and made sure to capture all the moments I truly wanted, going above and beyond to ensure we had the perfect set of photos to remember our wedding. Lily Rose was also incredibly easy to work with, and I'm so glad I chose them to be a part of our special day.
Laura K., 20 days ago
Quick responder
Amy Little Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Petaluma, CA

I'm Amy, chief picture taker, head editor, dubious web designer, and volunteer animal hugger at Amy Little Photography. Work is always fun because I'm never far from snacks and never close to snakes. Taking pretty pictures is easy. But documenting the honest, emotionally raw, and laugh-out-loud, because you didn't know that happened pictures is where I really shine. Photographing hundreds of weddings has deepened my joy of authentic storytelling. It's also been a catalyst for my cake addiction so I hope you're cool with being an enabler.

When I was looking at photographer portfolios, what I paid attention to most was how they captured candids. Could the joy, love, and excitement of the days shine through? Literally no one could compete with Amy Little there! She has an incredible talent for capturing the sweet moments that make a wedding special. Then I talked to her, and we instantly vibed. She even made my fiance lighten up and feel comfortable -- a herculean task! On top of that, she made us look and feel stunning. She taught us two awkward penguins how to model and let our true selves show on film. I still don't know how she did it! And on the day of, she not only was solving problems like a boss, she turned her creative eye into some jawdroppingly beautiful creative pictures in the rain. She's a genius, and I couldn't be happier with how the photos turned out.
Frannie U., 3 months ago
GemHidden gem
Boris Zharkov Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Petaluma, CA

Hey, My name is Boris and I'm stoked you are here. I'm passionate about creating authentic visual memories for humans who are madly in love with each other, so they can travel back in time and relive the deepest moments of their lives. I can't wait to hear your story!

Awarded Best of Zola
Boris was recommended to us by our original wedding photographer who had to back out, given she was moving her business to the East coast. From our first email exchange and phone call with Boris, he was such a delight to work with! We didn't actually meet in person until a few hours before our wedding when he arrived to start photos, and we immediately felt so comfortable and relaxed working with him. His attention to detail and ability to "herd cats" in order to make sure all of our preferred photos were captured was impressive, and he had great suggestions of photo areas / shots that we didn't even think of which was great. If you're looking for a photographer who is a true professional and can direct shots, look no further! Boris brought a great energy to our wedding day and our guests continue to sing his praise based on how gracefully he interacted with everyone at our reception to capture candid shots and we could not be happier with how our photos turned out! I highly recommend Boris and would love to work with him again!
Lauren + C., 3 years ago
Jana Contreras Photography and Videography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $9,000
  • Serves Petaluma, CA

We are a destination wedding photographer and videographer husband & wife team who travels to wherever your story is taking place. We are located just north of San Francisco, California. Oftentimes this dream job of ours takes us to places like: Mendocino, Joshua Tree, Seattle & Mexico. We love to document small weddings and elopements in real time, capture couples in their element and ultimately be part of their village. We believe in communicating well and truly getting to know our couples. We do this so we can truly tell your story intentionally. We work as a team to storyboard your story even before your wedding day happens.

Jana took photos for our wedding in San Francisco and we absolutely loved working with her and her husband for the video! Jana and Eli really care so much about their clients and their excellence, dedication and hard work really shows all over. Communicating with Jana was so easy and she really made sure to know what we wanted as a couple and was super responsive whenever I had questions. Thank you so so much Jana and Eli! You guys have the biggest hearts and our wedding day was extra special because of you both!
Jasmine & J., 2 years ago

Location flexible? Discover photographers near Petaluma, CA

About wedding photographers in Petaluma, CA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Petaluma, CA?

A Petaluma, CA wedding photographer ranges from $400 to $20,000 and averages at $3,000. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

94% of photographers in Petaluma, CA offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Petaluma, CA?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include ozan ulucan photography, SweetEmms Photography and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

Are you interested in an engagement shoot as a test run? Drone photography? Wedding albums? All helpful things to ask about when you’re considering which wedding photographer to book!

What types of photographers are in Petaluma, CA?

What other Petaluma vendors will I need?

What other photographers are nearby?

What other wedding services are nearby?