The Best Wedding Photographers in California, MD

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Matt Kolf - Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,400
  • Serves California, MD

I studied Liberal Arts in Spain and my first love was painting, especially painters like Velazquez and Norman Rockwell. I love capturing happiness, elegance and human emotion in all its forms. My goal as a photographer isn't just to make beautiful images of the couple and their wedding day. It's also to create a selection of photos that faithfully reflect the personalities of family and friends of thw bride and groom so that, as time goes by, their wedding gallery becomes a sort of time capsule that they can come back to whenever they want to and see themselves and their loved ones as they were.

Matt Kolf - Photography was the absolute best choice for our wedding day. From the very first interaction, their communication was quick, thorough, and client-centered. Matt and his team were kind, attentive, and always available to answer our questions and ensure we felt supported throughout the entire process. Their work was truly flawless - the photos are beautiful, creative, and professional, capturing every emotion and moment in its most raw and artistic form, but beautified. The colors, lighting, and feeling evoked in every photo are a dream come true. If you want a wedding album that captures the most candid, real moments of your day with the most creative and artistic lens, book Matt. Matt had a unique ability to be present and immersed in our day without ever feeling intrusive. He allowed us to direct the shots we wanted, but also knew exactly what to capture on his own. We didn't feel like our day was dominated by photo taking, but we know every important moment was beautifully documented, which is the perfect combination. Matt and his team went above and beyond to ensure our wedding day was perfect, and we are thrilled with the stunning, documentary-style wedding album that perfectly reflects our special day. We have not stopped looking at each photo in awe, with every guest telling us how perfectly he captured the day. On top of all that, he is KIND, fun, caring, and extremely reliable. He truly goes above and beyond in being both a pleasure to be around and a flawless wedding vendor. He thinks of everything, and is extremely responsive throughout the whole process. Booking Matt was the best decision we made for our wedding. Do not look any further - book Matt and you will be making the greatest decision for your big day!
Christina H., a year ago
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Love Story By Aira Photography 
Rating: 4.9 (18 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves California, MD

Your wedding day will be one of the most real days of your life — full of emotions, laughter, happy tears, and the people you love most. It deserves to be remembered exactly as it felt. I’m Aira, a documentary wedding photographer based in Maryland, available worldwide. I show up, get to know you, and quietly capture everything as it unfolds — the moments you noticed, and the ones you didn’t. Gentle guidance when you need it, no posing, no pressure. Just you, being completely yourselves. I take on limited weddings each year. If your date is available — let’s talk.

Aira and her fellow photographer did a wonderful job at our wedding. They were able to capture the entire evening from start to finish, starting with getting ready and ending with our mock send off. The quality of the photos is excellent, demonstrating both skill and creativity. The number of photos is also impressive, providing us with many options to print and remember for years to come. We are extremely pleased with how the photos came out and would highly recommend using them as your wedding photographers on your special day!
John G., 25 days ago
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Portraits By Sean 
Rating: 5.0 (47 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves California, MD



I present fun, elegant, and exciting Wedding Photography for my clients. My style is photojournalistic; I feel it's the most effective way to tell a story. After all, there is so much happening on a wedding day. Between the ceremony, dancing, and endless extravaganzas, the most memorable moments will naturally occur.  My goal is to capture the emotions and memories of your day through my lens. These recollections are your forever keepsakes, a chapter of your life's story. Every image accounts for those who were by your side, delighted for you, and the next step in your journey. I appreciate you for giving me a few moments of your time.t

Awarded Best of Zola
From our first interaction, Sean and his team at Portraits By Sean were prompt, personable, and clear in their communication. Their exceptional, professional, and quick work captured the essence of our special day perfectly. Sean was laid back and brought great energy to our wedding, seamlessly capturing all the important moments without ever being intrusive. We had nothing but a positive and truly exceptional experience working with Sean from start to finish. Not only were our photos top-notch, but he took the time to get to know us as a couple and was able to beautifully document all the candid, unscripted moments that made our wedding day so memorable. I'd give Sean 10 stars if I could!
Amber S., 2 years ago
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The Valentin Collective 
Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,800
  • Serves California, MD

My name is Stephanie, but you can call me Steph, and I’m the woman behind the lens here at The Valentin Collective! Based in Maryland and serving DC, Virginia, and beyond, I specialize in cinematic, narrative-driven wedding photography that turns your most cherished moments into timeless art.

This was my first ever shoot and she made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. I was supper nervous about the entire shoot with my fiancé but she made sure to make us feel relaxed and get lost in the moment. She was able to capture us in a way I will forever cherish and love. She was supper professional the entire time and listened to what we wanted and needed out of the shoot. I’m forever going to her for all my photo needs in the future.
Taylor, 2 years ago
Svenja Bauer Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Serves California, MD

Hi, I'm Svenja - your Washington, D.C. & East Coast Wedding Photographer! From your proposal to your "I Do's", I tell your story with experience and intention in my sophisticated European style. With a la carte services, I allow you to create the wedding collection of your dreams!

Beyond happy with our decision of having Svenja as our photographer to capture our wedding day! Her attention to detail amazed me with all the special & intimate moments she captured especially the candid ones of our loved ones. Our wedding photos were breathtaking !! We received so many compliments on them. She even went above & beyond anything I’ve ever seen & surprised us with having some of our photos taken during the day displayed on a tablet during our wedding reception as a sneak-peek. Our guest enjoyed viewing them as much as we did! Prior to our wedding day she made sure to check in & was always willing to set up a call to go over the flow of the day of how I envisioned. She created a beautifully organized timeline that made the day less stressful & made sure to help keep me on that schedule to elevate added stress. The surprise packages in the mail before & after our wedding (printed wedding photos & a personable hand written note after) really showed how big of a heart and attention to detail she has! I could go on and on how happy I was with Svenja . I HIGHLY recommend her & will to any future brides ! You get a photographer & coordinator all in one!
Lauren D., 2 years ago
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Birds of a Feather Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $6,000
  • Serves California, MD
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After 13 years in the wedding photography industry, and with over 400 weddings in their vault, the excitement and joy of a wedding day are never lost on this Mother/Daughter photography team. Maggie and Betty are known for their timeless & honest images, attention to detail, and personalized approach to each and every wedding they photograph.

Words cannot express how grateful we are to Maggie and Betty at Birds of a Feather for everything they did to make our wedding such a success. From the minute we first met with them, we really felt like they cared about us as a couple. Not only is their photography spectacular, but they were truly a joy to work with and made everything smooth and seamless from beginning to end. We had a blast taking our engagement photos and felt so relaxed with them on our wedding day. We can’t imagine having spent the day with anyone else, and are looking when we can work together again.
Hannah and C., 2 years ago
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Mary Bell Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $7,000
  • Serves California, MD

While documenting your wedding day, I prioritize your unique humanness, capturing the genuine and candid moments in front of me. I am not the photographer who meticulously curates images for a perfect social feed in the name of going viral. The images I am passionate about creating tell your unique story and leave you with moments turned heirlooms.

Awarded Best of Zola
Mary photographed our micro wedding on a Friday afternoon and was amazing. We had a very small ceremony and she managed to get a great range of shots given the small space. She was so friendly and calming to work with, and we are so grateful she got to capture our big day!
Cassandra E., 3 years ago
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Mary Kate Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves California, MD

Hi, I'm Mary Kate, a wedding photographer based in DC, dedicated to capturing the love and emotion of your special day. With a love for storytelling, I create timeless images that couples will cherish forever. My approach focuses on making you feel comfortable and at ease, ensuring that your wedding day is as stress-free and enjoyable as possible. My goal is to document your wedding in a way that reflects your personality and love story, creating a visual narrative that you'll treasure for years to come.

I can’t say enough good things about Mary Kate! She did both my engagement and wedding day photos. We booked her when she was somewhat new to shooting weddings, but you never would have known because she’s a pro! My pictures are so beautiful they brought me to tears. She’s so easy to work with and makes the whole process a breeze. She comes with her own ideas but also gives you the opportunity to share your own on what kind of pictures you want. I highly recommend!
Courtney & A., 4 years ago
TCJ Design 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves California, MD

Hi. I'm Teresa. While photography is a part-time job for me, documenting your stories doesn't ever get treated like it's not important. My full-time gig is teaching high school English and journalism at an all-boys school in Washington, DC. Journalism is my favorite subject to teach because it is as much about writing as it is about the art of observing the world, and I became a photographer because of my experiences in photojournalism.

From the moment we booked TCJ Design for our wedding photography, we knew we were in excellent hands. Teresa demonstrated clear, frequent communication and was a great listener throughout the entire process. Their work is simply beautiful, timeless, and captivating. For our engagement session, Teresa really delivered on our by the water/Maryland theme, capturing stunning shots that felt so true to us as a couple. On our wedding day, the TCJ Design team seamlessly documented every meaningful detail, delivering photos that are more beautiful than we could have imagined. We are so grateful to have these cherished memories to look back on for years to come.
Rosie J., 2 years ago
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Amber Chole Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (1 review)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,150
  • Serves California, MD

Hi, I’m Amber, the photographer behind Amber Chole Photography. I’m passionate about capturing the moments that make your wedding day uniquely yours. I take pride in building personal connections with my clients, which allows me to photograph your story with intention, care, and heart. Every image I create is filled with thoughtfulness and passion, aiming to preserve the genuine emotions, laughter, and love that make your day unforgettable. I truly love what I do, and I’d be honored to help tell your story through beautiful, timeless images. Let’s make memories that will last a lifetime!

Aside from marrying my husband, choosing Amber as our photographer was the best decision we made for our wedding. LADIES- I know how stressful this decision can be. First, Amber as a person is incredibly positive, enthusiastic, and supportive — she never shoots down your ideas. She’s a kind and hardworking mom. As a professional, she takes her art very seriously. You can tell she thoughtfully tailors each shoot to match your preferred aesthetic and really curates to your vibe. Her editing style perfectly captured the colorful, romantic, boho look I envisioned. Her editing and photoshop skills are unmatched: she somehow makes you look and feel like the absolute best version of yourself. She executed every specific shot I wanted along so many creative ideas of her own. I fully trusted her. We could not be more thrilled with both our engagement shoot and our wedding gallery. I would recommend her to anyone looking for scenic, unique, vibrant photos that feel authentic and special. Hopefully one day we’ll get to work with her again for a maternity shoot!
Danielle and D., 4 months ago
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Timeless Photo + Video 
Rating: 5.0 (113 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves California, MD

At Timeless, we understand the importance of capturing the unique and beautiful moments of your special day. We guarantee that the photographs we deliver will be of the highest quality and will last a lifetime for you to cherish. We pride ourselves on providing personalized attention to each couple. And most importantly, we promise to be reliable, timely, and responsive throughout the entire process, giving you the peace of mind you need on your big day.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had a great experience with Timeless. They were affordable, communication was perfect and the photographer captured all the special moments and fun at our wedding.
Horacio & D., 10 months ago
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Once Like a Spark Wedding Co. 
Rating: 4.9 (91 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,845
  • Serves California, MD

More than a decade ago, two sisters - knew there had to be a better way to allow talented photographers and videographers to focus on what they do best -- create gorgeous art -- while providing couples with better support in the planning process. Together, they created an all-inclusive, stress-free environment where couples can choose from talented local photographers and videographers and work with a small team of planning experts equipped and eager to make everything a success. With the pressure gone, you can truly enjoy your big day. Relax and rest assured that all the emotional and moments will be documented with unmatched quality.

Awarded Best of Zola
We can't recommend OLAS enough! Our photographer, Victoria, was amazing—super bubbly and made us feel comfortable right away during both our engagement and wedding shoots. She was so fun to work with while remaining highly professional and knowledgeable. The variety in our photos was incredible, but some of my favorites were the natural ones that perfectly captured our personalities. The rest of the OLAS team was also fantastic, helping us develop a detailed timeline and sharing portfolios of potential photographers to choose from. We received our photos quickly, and they were beautifully edited and of exceptional quality. Be sure to check out OLAS—and definitely ask for Victoria!
Ashlina C., a year ago
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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 
Rating: 5.0 (76 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves California, MD
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Hello! We are Christian and Ana. We have put together the best wedding photo & video team in America. Don't take our word for it, see it for yourself on our website. Whether you are camera shy or not, you will get beautiful photos with us. That's why couples are raving about us: we get beautiful photos out of EVERY SINGLE WEDDING!

Awarded Best of Zola
We are absolutely thrilled with our experience with The Talented Photographer! Christian made the entire process smooth and stress-free with clear communication and organization that comes with his experience. We chose the Easy Package and our day was captured beautifully. Christopher was our photographer and was wonderful to work with. He was so detail-oriented, which truly made a difference in capturing every meaningful moment. The family and friends we’ve shared the album with are also so impressed. We are very happy we chose to go with The Talented Photographer!
Maura G., a year ago
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3:17 Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (49 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves California, MD

Jeremy and Jennifer are a husband and wife team! With 3:17 Photography you get two photographers to capture your day!! What is better than two people in love capturing your once in a lifetime moments? Your wedding means so much to us and we want to make your day perfect from beginning to end!!! When we started our company we promised that we would always charge what we could of afforded when we got married. We feel as though so many couples are being taken advantage of by other companies.

Awarded Best of Zola
I HIGHLY recommend Jen & Jeremy to anyone looking for amazing, down-to-earth photographers! They did both our engagement session in September at Princeton and our wedding on New Year's Eve at The Flanders. Jen was so easy to communicate and plan with! It took a weight off my shoulders! Both Jen and Jeremy were efficient and fun to work with, taking pictures. We could not have asked for better people. The images they took look AMAZING!! And we can't wait to get many printed and hung!
Amy M., a year ago
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Zaida Gonzalez Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (48 reviews)
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,600
  • Serves California, MD

Hi there, I’m Zaida and I’m a full time wedding, portrait and lifestyle photographer (yes, I do destination weddings) based in Fredericksburg, VA and I do travel wherever you need me! I am married to a handsome man and I’m also a mom. I am from the Dominican Republic, raised in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. I capture special moments with creativity and a uniqueness that separates me from the rest. I love to travel, spend time with my husband, play with my little ones, eat and I have a sweet tooth!

Awarded Best of Zola
From our very first conversation, Zaida was professional, enthusiastic, and genuinely excited about our wedding day. She has this amazing ability to hype you up and make you feel so confident and beautiful, which was exactly what I needed leading up to the big day. The photos she captured are nothing short of magical. They're so dreamy and artistic that I actually got emotional looking through them - she truly has a gift for capturing those precious moments in the most beautiful way. What impressed me most was how she moved like a ninja throughout our entire wedding, getting every single angle and moment without ever being intrusive or in the way. I barely noticed her darting around, yet somehow she managed to capture everything perfectly. I originally discovered Zaida through a friend's wedding she photographed, and seeing her work firsthand convinced me she was the right choice. She's not just a photographer - she's a true artist who brings such a unique level of expertise and dedication to her craft. You can tell she works incredibly hard to deliver something truly special. Working with Zaida was an absolute dream from start to finish. If you're looking for someone who will capture your day beautifully while making the entire experience enjoyable and stress-free, look no further. She's simply the best!
Chyna B., 10 months ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 
Rating: 5.0 (43 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves California, MD

The company has done over 400 weddings for the last 5 years, so we use these experiences to provide quality services. We also provide discount for Military/Veterans and teachers. For 2025, we have 140+ weddings booked in 37 different states. We offer both photo and video services. Quicker turnaround time compare to most companies. Our shooting style of is photojournalistic, natural & CINEMATIC. Our editing style is very easygoing & flexible. Our biggest markets are the following: FL, New England area, PA, IL, DMV area, Tri-State area, Southern CA, MI, OH, CO.

Awarded Best of Zola
The entire experience from when we booked with them to our wedding day was stress free. They directed us on how to pose and worked really well with the other vendors we had that day. The pictures came out looking amazing. They are really amazing at what they do. I would recommend them to anyone that's looking for a great team to capture their special day.
Sarah and J., 8 months ago
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Anchor Studios Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (40 reviews)
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves California, MD

I’m Edgar, an HTX-raised native with Salvadorian roots. I am the owner, creative director, and lead photographer at Anchor Studios Photography. I'm a wedding and elopement photographer based out of Pittsburgh, PA! However, the stories I capture don't start and end there. I love to travel to capture stories all around the world.

Awarded Best of Zola
Edgar is the best! He was fun to be around and up for anything. He traveled hours to meet us and even went on a pretty buggy/muddy hike to capture the most incredible photos. We are both so awkward in front of a camera and he immediately made us comfortable - such an important skillset! We can't wait to see him again next June for our wedding, and have so much faith that he will hit it out of the park again!
Kyler C., 2 years ago
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Ivy & Quartz Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (37 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,850
  • Serves California, MD

Hi! I'm Nina and I run Ivy & Quartz photography! I shot my first wedding in 2013, but my journey with photography began long before that. When I was about 10 years old, my dad gave me a camera and I quickly became obsessed. My intrigue continued to grow over the years and I went on to earn my BA in Studio Art , Photography, from the University of Virginia. After graduating I worked as a portrait photographer and decided to pursue and earn my MFA in Imaging Arts from the Rochester Institute of Technology.

Awarded Best of Zola
We loved working with Nina! She helped guide us through different poses in a natural and fun way, while also capturing all the candid moments throughout the day. The photos turned out amazing!! Two other couples we know have worked with Nina and we can’t recommend her enough!
Rachel D., 4 months ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 
Rating: 5.0 (35 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves California, MD

Hiii! I'm Heather Schoolcraft - owner & CEO! I'm a small town gal from WV who LOVES traveling and pops of color. I've designed my entire company around creating authentic + magical love stories. On your wedding day, our goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments on your day. Don't settle for less because you have to; let ME help you get the photos + video that you've always dreamed of.

Awarded Best of Zola
We are obsessed with our photos. Heather is seriously the coolest, most genuine person to work with. From the second she showed up for our engagement session, the vibes were perfect—fun, calm, organized, and so, so caring. You can tell she truly loves her clients and pours her heart into what she does. Her team made us feel comfortable the whole wedding day and captured everything so naturally and beautifully. Our photos feel effortless, real, and completely “us.” If you want a photographer who’s not only insanely talented but also your hype-woman and calm presence all in one, she’s it. 10/10 recommend. We’d recommend Heather and her team a thousand times over.
Kinley and E., 7 months ago
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Sarah James Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (34 reviews)
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves California, MD

My name is Sarah James Middleton, and I am a Wedding and Boudoir Photographer located in the DMV area. My husband, Jack, and I shoot as a team to capture your day & the authentic energy of your guests & union. Using film and digital photography, we strive to capture your moments with candid authenticity and true to life colors. We believe in giving you the full package with all of the colors and emotion of your day.

Awarded Best of Zola
Sarah was so incredible to work with. We did not want a ton of photos because we were just having a brunch reception. She did all of our portraits of me getting ready, Andy getting ready, and first look (including with our dogs) prior to the ceremony. She took absolutely wonderful pictures during the ceremony and then family portraits at the end. She has a very creative point of view and we love all the photos. I would hire her again and again!
Colleen C., 2 months ago
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Ali Cushing Photography 
Rating: 5.0 (33 reviews)
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,750
  • Serves California, MD

My name is Ali Cushing; a NY-based photographer working in a blended documentary and editorial approach, emphasized with a cinematic method, and a personalized, true to life editing style. I am honored to be entrusted with depicting genuine love, authentic characters, and immortalizing precious memories. I see beauty in the subtle details as much as the wide, epic scene, while I see glory in the mundane in-between moments as much as the heart thudding highs. I am adamant that everyone, of all genders and orientations, any ethnicity, culture, or faith, all shapes, ages, and abilities, are welcome and I’d be delighted to work with you.

Awarded Best of Zola
I couldn’t be happier with my experience working with Ali! She reached out to me on Zola and I am so glad she did. I was impressed with her portfolio and I really loved seeing how she would capture little moments in the weddings she had done. We set up a video call before booking and we clicked. She is very calm and helped with my pre-wedding nerves. She worked with us on a payment plan and she was always very quick to respond to any of my questions. She really listened to what we wanted. She got to the venue early to scout out different shots and came to check in with me a couple of times before we even began taking photos, which I did not expect but was very sweet and considerate of her. When we were taking photos, she really helped to guide the more “posed” photos but she also captured a lot of beautiful candid moments. We had so many guests come up to us and compliment her and that was before we even got the photos back. She sent us our sneak peeks the next day and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. She captured so many beautiful moments and her style is exactly what we wanted. Nothing felt “overly edited” just perfectly genuine. I cannot recommend Ali enough. I cannot wait to see the full gallery of photos because I know they will be nothing short of perfect.
Cecelia W., 2 years ago

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