Top West Coast Photographers
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Delbarr Moradi
Location: Mountain View, California
What We love: The first wedding she shot that we featured also landed on our cover.
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Edyta Szyszlo
Location: San Francisco, California
What We love: This documentary-style photog puts an editorial twist on things.
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The De Jaureguis
Location: Napa, California
Bio Bit: This husband-and-wife team has a background in fine arts.
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Lisa Lefkowitz
Location: San Francisco, California
Pro tip: “Don’t worry about what cameras your photographers use. Base your decision on how their work makes you feel, and whether you enjoy being with them.”
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Meg Smith
Location: Napa, California
What she loves: “I adore the light in Northern California and feel very lucky to get to shoot in this area.”
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Sabine Scherer
Location: San Francisco, California
Her Style: “I nerd out calculating when and where the sun will be at its best for a particular setting.”
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Sylvie Gil
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.
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Tanja Lippert
Location: Los Gatos, California
What We Love: Although she shoots many outdoor weddings, she can really navigate an indoor venue to get great pics.
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Thayer Photography
Location: San Francisco, California
What We Love: Thayer Allyson Gowdy (refreshingly) charges for the entire event—not for a set number of hours, as with most packages.
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Aaron Delesie
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.
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Photography: Annie McElwain Photography11 of 25
Annie McElWain
Location: Los Angeles, California
What She loves: "I enjoy traveling for weddings. Seeing something for the first time brings a fresh perspective.”
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Elizabeth Messina
Location: Santa Barbara, California
What She Loves: “Weddings have everything I adore: inspiration, style, and lots of beautiful kisses.”
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Feather Love
Location: San Diego, California
Pro tip: Noa Azoulay says, “You should be able to see the style and personality of a photographer immediately by going on his or her website.”
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Gia Canali
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.
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Jose Villa
Location: Solvang, California
Pro tip: “Experience is key. Knowing when to anticipate the special moments comes from shooting for a long time.”
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Lane Dittoe Fine Wedding Photographs
Location: Santa Barbara, California
What We love: Dittoe’s mellow energy helps keep couples calm.
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Max & Friends
Location: Los Angeles, California
Their Style: “My work is whimsical, romantic, and nontraditional,” says Max Wanger, who shoots with his wife.
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Megan Sorel
Location: Santa Barbara, California
Her style: “A client once called me a ‘photo-ninja,’ which describes me perfectly. I am everywhere and anywhere to capture a moment.”
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Mr. Haack
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.
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Steve Steinhardt
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.
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Laura Murray
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.”
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Jonathan Canlas
Location: Hauula, Hawaii
His style: "I storyboard a wedding the same way a director would a movie to give a sense of time and place.”
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Erich McVey
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.”
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Michèle M. Waite
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.”
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Carrie Patterson
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.”
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