The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Penn Valley, CA

Specializing in Outdoor Weddings and Elopements! Growing up fishing and hiking at the age of three, I spend as much time as possible outside! Searching out new swimming holes in the summer, traveling to the mountains and along the coast throughout the year! Backpacking, hiking and climbing. Quickly adding more locations to shoot!

For the romantic explorers who are planning their intimate wedding in California, I am a California-raised, golden-coast obsessed, documentary-style wedding photographer who can’t get enough of the beautiful outdoor venues this state has to offer. From ocean low to mountain high, my bags are packed and I’m on my way to capture your love story in the most beautiful place in the world.

I’ve had a camera in my hand since I can remember. On family vacations each of us had a camera and would come back with several rolls of film. It was great to see different perspectives of the same place. My photos became more refined throughout my childhood as I graduated to my stepdad’s Minolta film SLR. In college I dedicated myself to photography professionally with a degree in photojournalism, then found my calling with a wedding studio at 19.

"Life's and Adventure, Let's Capture it!" The Mission: To capture the true and beautiful essence of a being, in an amazing natural location, while creating memories of a lifetime! Hey guys! I'm an adventure photographer and specialize in adventure elopements, wedding and lifestyle portraits! My all time favorite thing to do in this life, is to travel and see as many amazing places as I can. So I mix my two favorite things to do in the world together and create some amazing memories and photos that last a lifetime!

Based in Northern California, I travel between Napa/Sonoma-North Bay and the Lake Tahoe area photographing beautiful weddings. My light and airy imagery has a candid, documentary style that has been published on Zola, Rustic Wedding Chic, and other popular wedding websites. Dedicated to discovering the best love stories, I travel nationwide and also photograph couples from around the world at San Francisco City Hall. Awarded Best Wedding Photographer in Campbell, CA and Los Gatos, CA.

My approach in photography is relaxed and lightly guided, leaving room for movement, connection, and images that feel nostalgic and timeless. I’m especially drawn to in-home family sessions — unhurried, familiar, and captured in the spaces where life is already growing. It would be my honor to document your sweet moments with family and loved ones!

Timeless wedding photography and videography for couples across Northern California. Based near Placerville in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Rachel Reynolds Co. Photo + Video documents weddings with a focus on genuine emotion and real moments. Rachel Reynolds leads photography while her husband Mark leads videography, creating a seamless experience for couples who want both photo and video captured with care and consistency. Having photographed more than 250 weddings, Rachel brings a calm presence and is experienced with the flow of a wedding day, helping couples feel comfortable and fully present.

I specialize in portraits, weddings, elopements, and boudoir. I love the variety of photography that I offer as this builds up diverse experience and able to acclimate in all settings. In addition to my photography skills I have the flexibility to travel. I cater more towards our first responders in military. For any inquiries, please visit my website, yosemitesgoldenphotography dot com, since Zola requires us vendors to pay to have a conversation with potential clients.

We are William and Hannah Ingle, your husband and wife photography team at Dream Capture Photos to capture your wedding day! We aim to deliver photos that are dreamy, candid, and timeless. If we can capture that nostalgic moment you can look back on for all the days ahead, then we have done our job right! The emotions and beauty of your wedding day make it special, and we want to deliver that through our lens; for all the years to come. We understand how important your wedding day is to YOU, so we also know the importance of making it stress-free so you can soak it in. We make you feel comfortable so your photos turn into genuine moments.

*cue movie announcer voice* In a world.... where there are billions of people. You are unique. You have a story and it's like no one else's. Enter character number 2: us We are your professional third wheels and we are here to tell your story. But not just the happy go lucky, awkward " cheese smile" kind... the true raw unfiltered emotion that is part of your life. This life is crazy, and we only have one. Live life to the fullest.

Rondone Photography is a heartfelt, full-service studio led by Valerie Rondone, a Northern California wedding and portrait photographer known for her warm, natural, and story-driven style. With a background as a radiographer and a full-time mother, Valerie brings a unique blend of compassion, professionalism, and artistic intuition to every session. She specializes in capturing authentic moments that reflect genuine connection, whether documenting a wedding day, celebrating new life with maternity or newborn portraits, or creating meaningful family images that will be cherished for years.

If you’ve landed here, my guess is you want the perfect balance. Someone who will give you direction during your couple’s portraits, while avoiding making you feel like you’re on the MET gala red carpet during your ceremony. I’m here to help you feel at ease, to make jokes, to reassure you everything and nothing matters all in the same breath. I take years of stealthy concert photography skills and apply that to documenting the candid familial embrace. The wild shirtless last dance of the evening. The moment when you two look at each other after all the speeches are done, and you realize how wonderful it is to be showered with so much love.

Hello! I am Caitlin and I am passionate about working with amazing couples, and documenting their big day. I am located in beautiful Truckee, CA but I love traveling to surrounding areas and destination weddings to service my couples worldwide!

At J.O. Photography, we love what we do. We also love getting to know you as a couple and telling your story in a creative, journalistic style. If you are looking for a dynamic duo who are passionate about what they do and truly care about the couples they work with, you've come to the right place! Give us a ring (cheesy wedding pun intended) we'd love to talk with you!

Capturing joyful moments in an easeful way. For 11 years now, I've grown a family alongside my business. Now with a husband and two kids in tow, I've gained a deeper appreciation for the small and fleeting moments in life and I find so much in joy in being able to capture some of it for my clients.

Hi, I'm Kimmi - a South Lake Tahoe based wedding and elopement photographer. I look for the moments of genuine emotion and small details. A gentle touch, a second of heartfelt connection between people. I am passionate about creating a stunning visual journey of this special day in your life.

Hi there!! I'm Steph! And I am SO psyched to meet you!! I love connecting with my clients - creating a lasting friendship that goes beyond the session! Shines is based in Truckee, California but frequents Washington, Tennessee & Kentucky for sessions every few months! We travel the world photographing your moments!

I'm fun-loving, expressive, adventurous, open-minded, optimistic & curious. I believe it's important to continuously strive to grow & learn. I'm a mom of two incredible kids, and wife to an amazing Marine Veteran and glass artist. We live in Nevada City and love that we're connected to a creative community & surrounded by nature. I fell into photography after becoming a young mom and LOVE shooting weddings because it allows me see the beautiful depths of the human experience... I'm able to capture everything from raw emotion to beautiful surroundings to little details that help tell the overall story. I'm lucky to love my job!

To me, photography is a medium that requires time, humility, thought, and trust. It is an art that lasts beyond yesterday, today and tomorrow. It captures moments of transition and development; and encourages light and vulnerability. It finds the light even where darkness may dwell. It shows order to chaos. And it celebrates courage, confidence and natural beauty. All that to say the heart behind my images are found where growth and humility meet and form something beautifully authentic. My desire is to capture that and make it last.

Hi! My names Marissa, and I have one of the coolest jobs around - hanging out with people on their wedding day! I love iced coffee and Jamie Fraser and spend my spare time reading or hanging out with my horse!

We are fun loving - sun chasing, wedding photographers! Based in Sacramento California, with a camera in one hand and a passport in the other, ready and willing to join you in your pursuit of the perfect sunset. Our mission is to provide you with a relax, fun and beautiful photos on your wedding day.

Hi, we’re Josh & Sandra Tomkins, a husband-and-wife photography team based in South Lake Tahoe. For more than 20 years, we’ve been chasing light, laughter, and love stories. Photography has always been our way of celebrating real moments—the belly laughs, wind-tousled hair, teary vows, and quiet glances that make every story uniquely yours. We believe the best photographs come from real moments, shared in beautiful places, and grounded in honest connection. Just two people who love what they do, helping you feel at ease while documenting the story that’s uniquely yours.

Zoart Photography is a Sacramento/Bay Area-based wedding and event studio that also specializes in Indian weddings. I strive to tell a story with every image, digging deep to capture personality and flare. I'm creative, resourceful, artistic, and very adaptable to style. Likewise, I blend close-up and expressive imagery with wide-angle storytelling, adding lots of details in between! My photography is intimate and classic, candid and contemporary, adjusting to your character and style!

Life. Love. Faces. Places. As a photographer, I aim to not only take memorable pictures but to develop a personal relationship with the people I photograph. I am based out of Davis, California specializing in maternity, child, family, and wedding photography. When I am not shooting we are a family of 6 always looking for the next adventure.

Hello! I love people. I love exploring. I love moments of freedom, adventure and love. I am inspired by the beauty of nature, the sunlight, the stars, the sky, the trees, the mountain peaks and the oceans waves. I like walking with my toes in the sand, camping, singing songs around a bonfire, random accents and jokes, smiling, laughing. I believe in capturing the authentic moments, true self expression, true love and compassion.

Love is everything. I am committed to celebrating love and family with heartfelt images with good humor and cheerful energy. Our memories are the legacy we pass through generations. Having photographs that capture your day beyond a pretty photo inspires me. I am always paying attention. And I believe everyone deserves a respectful photographer that works with you to document your love story.

Welcome to fortheloveofphotos- photography by Candace. I am so glad you are here. I LOVE, LOVE and love to capture moments and make them into memories. I have been a professional photographer in the greater Sacramento area for almost 15 years. I love my ability to create amazing shots with my clients. Capture the moment and make it a lifetime memory. I will travel up to 200 miles to your event.

My goal is to give you a wedding experience that will inspire you for the rest of your life. I believe every couple deserves a kickass third wheel who will not only document their day as it happens, but also build an intentional relationship with them as people - not just clients. As a 2nd generation Tahoe native & someone who ditched tradition myself (I eloped on top of a mountain in 2017!), I strive to create a space that allows inspiration, empowerment, and adventure to intersect & come to life. I specialize in weddings with 40 guests or less.

A documentary wedding and portrait photographer based out of South Lake Tahoe specializing in weddings, engagements, elopements, families, babies and maternity, and travel photography. Available for travel worldwide.My hope is that I will continually learn and grow as a photographer, be able to give back to the community in which I live, and create the quality of images that my clients will love for a lifetime.

We offer a personalized experience backed up by more than 33+ years in business delivering high quality, creative photography and video on time and within your wedding budget. We are experts in photojournalism, offering couples an unmatched level of value for their wedding photography and video services.