Top West Coast Photographers

Location: Mountain View, California
What We love: The first wedding she shot that we featured also landed on our cover.
More info: delbarrmoradi.com

Location: San Francisco, California
What We love: This documentary-style photog puts an editorial twist on things.
More info: edytaszyszlo.com

Location: Napa, California
Bio Bit: This husband-and-wife team has a background in fine arts.
More info: thedejaureguis.com

Location: San Francisco, California
Her Style: “I nerd out calculating when and where the sun will be at its best for a particular setting.”
More info: sabinescherer.com

Location: San Francisco, California
What We Love: This French-born photog spends a lot of time prepping the shooting schedule so the day runs as smoothly as possible.
More info: sylviegilphotography.com

Location: Los Angeles, California
What We Love: We've featured weddings he's shot all over the globe, including Chrissy Teigen and John Legend's.
More info: aarondelesie.com

Location: Los Angeles, California
What She loves: "I enjoy traveling for weddings. Seeing something for the first time brings a fresh perspective.”
More info: anniemcelwain.com

Location: Santa Barbara, California
What She Loves: “Weddings have everything I adore: inspiration, style, and lots of beautiful kisses.”
More info: elizabethmessina.com

Location: Los Angeles,California
What We love: Along with custom prints and albums, she specializes in handmade and alternative developing processes to create various effects.
More info: giacanali.com

Location: Solvang, California
Pro tip: “Experience is key. Knowing when to anticipate the special moments comes from shooting for a long time.”
More info: josevilla.com

Location: Costa Mesa, California
His style: “My approach is to find unique backgrounds and open spaces, and let the emotions of the couple do the rest,” says Ryan Haack.
More info: mrhaack.com

Location: Los Angeles, California
Bio bit: Though he’s based in SoCal, 90 percent of the weddings he photographs take place outside the U.S., often in Western Europe and Indonesia.
More info: stevesteinhardt.com

Location: Denver
Her style: “I give couples a 30-minute ‘break’ from photos before the ceremony so they can relax. During that time, I get guest arrivals, details, and candids.”
More info: lauramurrayphotography.com

Location: Salem, Oregon
Pro tip: “When considering photographers, ask to see full weddings, not just the highlights, to get a good feel for how they capture an entire event.”
More info: erichmcvey.com

Location: Seattle, Washington
Her style: “Some of my favorite images have been shot in challenging situations—downpours, poor lighting, crowded spaces—and in a big hurry! Sometimes the constraints are the most inspiring.”
More info: michelemwaite.com

Location: Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Her style: “I let my clients be present at their event,” says Patterson, who also works in Arizona. “The less I interject, the better everyone feels.”
More info: carriepattersonphotography.com