world's best wedding photographers

The best wedding photographers in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Malibu, California, available for destination weddings worldwide


We know how much your wedding photography will mean to you in the years to come.
That’s why we bring you our trusted Hotlist of the best wedding photographers in Los Angeles, California
and around the world so you can choose your wedding photographer with confidence!


Callaway Gable

A former working actor and the face of L'Oreal respectively, Brian and Allie Callaway combine their extensive experience in front of the camera with their brilliant ability to capture images behind it, and together they make one of the most talented photography teams on the planet. If you are looking for dynamic imagery that breaks the status quo of wedding photography, look no further. Allie uses her experience as a model to ensure you look your best, while Brian draws upon his fine artist's eye, technical mastery and photojournalist's gift for timing. Seasoned travelers who are down to earth and delightful work with, Brian and Allie adore exotic locales and cultures and they're highly sought after in California and for destination weddings all over the world.
 
 

Jay Lawrence Goldman Photography

Jay Lawrence Goldman brings the wow factor to wedding photography with fine-art photos that are gorgeous, crisp, and compelling. His flair for revealing beauty and his upbeat, inspiring personality makes him sought after by the most discerning clients in the world, including Eva Longoria, Kate Beckensale, Billy Crystal, Christian Slater, Snoop Dog and John Mayer. His work has been featured in dozens of major wedding magazines and his name is on the list of too many prestigious wedding consultants to count. One look at his website and you’ll get the picture!
 
Call 323-954-7436 or visit www.JLGWeddings.com

Amy and Stuart Photography

Amy and Stuart Photography

Amy and Stuart strive to make your wedding photography experience simple, fun and stress free, and those same qualities are beautifully reflected in their images. With an approach that’s all about a fresh and comfortable California style, they create a serene and balanced feeling in each lovely photo they take. Through their lens and with an artist’s eye they show us a simple, stylish and uncomplicated look at the beauty and wonder that a wedding day brings. Simply. Beautiful. Photography.
 
Call 310-993-6173 or visit www.AmyandStuart.com

John and Joseph Photography

Taking the creative eye to a whole new level, John and Joseph Hong set trends in wedding photography. Hugely sought after in Seattle, San Francisco and all over the world, each of these artistic photojournalists has a distinctive style, yet both create images that are so extraordinary they’ll leave you wondering, “How could they have possibly captured that?”
 
 


 
Trend setting wedding photography from L.A. wedding photographers - Apertura

Apertura

Internationally acclaimed wedding photographers, Ray Soemarsono and Erwin Darmali, combine their genius to create the studio of Apertura Photography. Each artist has his own crisp, distinctive style, but they clearly share an heart-felt addiction for emotional moments and an uncanny ability to set trends that makes their work stand out as relevant, compelling, and inspiring. No strangers to the plane, Ray and Erwin are thrilled to cove the globe to creating works of art for the most serious photography junkies in the world.
 
View their online brochure
Call Ray at 626-252-6665 or Erwin at 626-329-3993,
or visit www.AperturaPhoto.com
 

Jeff Newsom Photographer

There’s really only one word to appropriately describe photographer Jeff Newsom and his photography: awesome. Take one look at his work (and read a bit of his website or blog) and you’ll easily see why. Jeff’s images are inventive, energetic, and utterly unique- each one a delightful discovery you didn’t even know you were looking for. With soaring creativity he approaches every scene he sees with an unexpected perspective. Whether photographing an amazingly artistic composition or a simple moment of real life, Jeff Newsom makes it his own.
 

Joy Marie Photography

Turning life’s moments into works of art is second nature to Joy Marie. Whether it’s a bashful glance or a passionate embrace, a time of reverence or a heartfelt celebration, Joy Marie reveals the beauty that is inherent in everything she photographs. Working with twenty lucky couples each year, Joy Marie maintains a boutique approach to her work, allowing her to build trusted, collaborative relationships with clients. With a natural ability to blend fine art, photojournalism and fashion, Joy Marie is a distinct photographer for your ultimate day of distinction.
 

Caroline Tran Photography

There’s just so much to love about Caroline Tran! She’s a sweet and lovely ray of sunshine full of talent and love for her work and the people she works with. Combining a host of photography techniques, Caroline captures a full range of photos of your wedding day, from heart-felt photojournalistic images to classic portraits, from spontaneous lifestyle pictures to fine-art photographs that stand the test of time. Popular for her fresh, fashionable style with couples in L.A., Orange County and throughout Southern California, Caroline loves to travel to wherever your celebration finds you.

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Roberto Valenzuela Photography

Roberto Valenzuela Photography

Simple, real, and oh so romantic, Roberto Valenzula’s images expose his passionate heart and your most memorable moments. Balancing an intuitive photojournalistic approach with an ability to create breathtaking portraiture, Roberto creates timeless award-winning images without getting in the way of your celebration. Relax, rejoice and rest assured he’ll capture the shots you and your family will treasure most, while you’re enjoying your wedding day. Fluent in both English and Spanish, based out of Beverly Hills, and available for destination weddings worldwide.
 
Call 310-849-1442 or visit www.RobertoValenzuelaPhotography.com

Yvette Roman Photography

We’re not exactly sure how Yvette Roman makes every bride and groom she photographs look like a movie star (when only some of them are) but that’s exactly what she does. Her images are timeless, glamorous, and rich with emotion, captured with an artist’s eye and presented with a generous heart. With roots as a rock photographer, Yvette spent the 1990’s photographing legends Joni Mitchell, David Byrne, Tool, and Timothy Leary to name just a few. Now she captures the weddings of today’s most stylish couples in L.A. or wherever you happen to be.
 
View her online brochure
Call 310-636-4700 or visit www.YRPhoto.com

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