The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Rutherford, CA

The Best Photojournalistic Wedding Photographers in Rutherford, CA

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Loren Hansen Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $6,500
  • Serves Rutherford, CA

Welcome. I’ve been a make-up artist, chocolatier, a barista, a pet-sitter, a bartender but I’ve always been “that girl with the camera.” (I’ve also been, “that girl who sleeps on our couch” or “that girl who’s booty I saw in the newspaper” but I digress…). Currently, I base my photography business in Petaluma, CA. I grew up in Sonoma County but in my early 20’s I picked up and moved to Manitoba and that’s where I stayed for many years. Upon my return to CA in 2013 I turned my passion for photography into a career. It’s been a journey to call photography my profession, but I’ve always been a photographer and I’ve always been an artist.

Awarded Best of Zola
We cannot thank Loren Hasen enough for her outstanding work at our wedding! Loren was incredibly professional, fun, and personable. She seamlessly blended into the background, making it easy to be ourselves without even realizing she was there. The photos Loren took are absolutely stunning. She captured every special moment with skill and creativity, leaving us amazed at the fantastic shots she managed to get. Each photo truly reflects the joy and love of our special day. Loren, your work exceeded our expectations, and we are so grateful for the beautiful memories you've given us. Thank you for being such an integral part of our wedding. We highly recommend you to anyone looking for a talented and delightful photographer!
Alex & Megan, 7 months ago
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Lisa Stone Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Rutherford, CA

If you would have known me growing up, you would have been surprised if I didn’t become a photographer! I fell in love with photography after spending countless hours in the darkroom. Since 2008, I have been working professionally in the photography industry and have shot over 300 weddings and numerous other assignments in almost every genre of photography. Why Weddings? I love problem solving and puzzles, and I’m always up for a good challenge. For me, a wedding is a day full of all of the things that I love. Its basically a whole day of coming up with solutions to make the best photographs for my couples.

Awarded Best of Zola
Lisa is always a pleasure to work with; a true team player. When working with other wedding professionals at an event, she is aware and respectful of the needs of the other professionals and does her part to ensure that we are all successful. I've seen her photos from a number of the events we've worked at together and they are truly amazing. Lisa is so good at capturing "happiness" -- that exact moment when the smiles are perfect, yet candid. Her photos truly convey the emotion of the moment. I've recommended her many times to clients and friends looking for a photographer.
Henry Kim, 4 years ago
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Eichar Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,400
  • Serves Rutherford, CA

Lauren and Jamie here. Hi! We love all love. We’re down to earth, creatively driven, ready for beautiful adventures, and in this business for the moments. We're so excited to hear about your wedding plans and to start chatting-- we'll do our best to get back to you within 24 hours. A great way to start getting to know us is over on Instagram where we post and share behind the scenes on stories almost daily: @eicharphotography Head to our website to see our images in full res and to stalk us some more: www.eicharphotography.com Looking forward to your email!

Lauren and Jamie are the best photographers and people!! Considering how much of our wedding day we would spend with our photographers, it was important to us that we felt comfortable and actually had fun with them. Lauren and Jamie more than deliver in this area, bringing fun and positive energy while also keeping things relaxed and comfortable. Beyond that, the final product of the photos is something we will cherish forever. The pictures are beautiful and also feel unique and special to us as a couple. They didn’t bat an eye at hiking >1 mile on Ring Mountain after our ceremony to get the perfect shots and we loved laughing and chatting with them throughout. They somehow managed to be incredibly professional and organized while also making us feel like we were old friends. Out of all of my vendors they are the ones I recommend the most as I cannot imagine our day without them.
Erin G., 3 years ago
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Vanessa Montano Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Rutherford, CA
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Hey there! I’m a wedding and lifestyle photographer serving the East Bay, San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma + Worldwide! I travel everywhere. I love capturing magical outdoor weddings—whether it’s a dreamy garden, a historic home, a charming winery, or a private estate hidden in the woods (I'm basically the Indiana Jones of weddings). My couples often say how comfortable I make them feel, how I capture the real moments without being intrusive, and how much fun they have during our shoots. I’m obsessed with the details and love when couples pour their hearts into making their wedding day unforgettable.

I got married in Napa Valley and didn't know who to hire for my professional pictures. The venue recommended a few names and after contacting Vanessa I knew that is who I wanted to work with. She was very caring and patient. She was on time and didn't disrupt the moment when I was getting ready, instead she made it special. She gave us poses to do and talked to the venue to make sure we could go to a little bridge I wanted to take pictures at. I highly recommend her!!
Paula Z., a year ago
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Aryk Copley Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,350
  • Serves Rutherford, CA

Welcome! My name is Aryk, I’m a self-taught artist who built my skills from the ground up. My experience in photojournalism and street photography combined with my love of fine art are the foundation of my style. My approach to weddings is that of a documentarian and a witness. My couples are folks who value quality and intimacy, and want their wedding day illustrated with a unique album filled with artful candids, punctuated by breathtaking fine art portraiture.

Awarded Best of Zola
Aryk is one of a kind. Our wedding was so beautifully captured thanks to them. As a wedding photographer myself, it was important for me to find someone that excelled not just in the technical aspects, but in the overall experience they provide their couples. Aryk always made me and Noah feel comfortable and listened to. They're sensible, communicative, professional, courteous, and always engaged. Always going with the flow, Aryk can adapt to change while still providing excellent results. We appreciated how Aryk's photography method provided us with a one-of-a-kind gallery: a blend of film and digital, all showcasing the genuine emotions I so desperately wanted captured, and in such a beautiful way. Our families and friends are STILL so in awe of the photos we came out with thanks to them. We love you Aryk!!
Annie, 6 months ago
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Bustle & Twine 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Rutherford, CA

Bustle & Twine specializes in documentary wedding photography - telling the story of your day through all the beautiful details, unexpected surprises, and candid emotions as they unfold. We strive to capture every moment of your day while keeping a low profile. Our team is comprised of award-winning professional photojournalists and portrait photographers, and while we were founded in 2014, all of our founding members have been documenting weddings for over 10 years now.

Awarded Best of Zola
Lisa was amazing!! From the very first chat and through the wedding day, she was so easy to work with and was able to capturing the vibe we wanted for our photos. She blended in, and was able to capture so many special candid moments of not only us, but of our wedding guests as well. We were, of course, so eager to see the photos after the wedding. She had them edited and uploaded for our viewing so quickly. We were so happy with how they all turned out and we have loved being able to relive our special day and any of the moments we missed. We would definitely recommend Bustle and Twine!
Paige A., a year ago
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Michelle DeMoss Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,200
  • Serves Rutherford, CA

Hi! I’m Michelle, a wedding photographer and labor and delivery nurse with a passion for capturing life’s most beautiful and emotional moments. Whether I’m helping bring new life into the world or preserving the joy and connection of a wedding day, I’m dedicated to celebrating love, life, and family. My background in nursing has taught me the importance of empathy, trust, and making people feel valued. I adore working with fun, down-to-earth couples and creating a relaxed experience where you feel special, comfortable, and authentically yourself. Every story deserves to be remembered, and it’s my honor to be part of yours.

Michelle did engagement photos for my fiancé and I and they were spectacular! Michelle helped us pick out a location that went with our vision. During the session Michelle gave us so many funny and unique poses and actions to do that came out so well! We had so much fun and were smiling and laughing the entire time! Michelle is going to be our wedding photographer too and I can’t wait to see what masterpiece she creates!
Samantha, 25 days ago
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Sweetbay Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Rutherford, CA

I am a Mother, Poet and never-ending dog trainer of my 3 spoiled fur babies. I grew up around photography, my grandfather was a photographer and this has always been something I loved to do. I love people and I have a ton of fun working at events. I am always excited to capture these moments for people and proud to share my results afterward. Photographing people and moments over the years is my true calling in life. Gives me great purpose and I really do enjoy it.

Opal was beyond amazing, she did our engagement photos and our wedding photos. She is such an amazing photographer. Super professional and knowledgeable. Also very down to earth so you connect easily. Cannot wait to see our wedding photos!!️
Katie O., a year ago
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Daniel Neal Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Rutherford, CA

Daniel Neal Photography has been in business for 16 years in Fairfax California, and specializes in photographing weddings and other celebratory events. He uses an array of naturalistic, traditional, and contemporary styles, blending them together into a beautiful gallery for the couple to relive their wedding day for years to come.

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired Daniel as our wedding photographer in October 2019 and were very happy with his services. We did an engagement shoot 8 months before the wedding to get comfortable in front of the camera, and we even got some amazing pictures of our cat :) Daniel was always responsive and gave good advice on how to prepare for the day and some best practices. He was extremely kind and our family/ friends and coordinator enjoyed working with him. We had a one hour rain delay on our wedding day and he was extremely understanding and still worked with us to get the best pictures possible. The turn around for our pics was about 3 weeks (but we got some great sneak peaks the NEXT day!!) and we absolutely love how they look. I would highly recommend Daniel for your photography needs- thanks again!! Mia & Matt
Mia, 5 years ago
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Stephanie Hopkins Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Rutherford, CA

Serving Healdsburg, Napa, Sonoma and the Bay Area Easy and fun, like all weddings should be. (The stress stops here.) If I know you like I think I do, you’re getting married in Wine Country because you know it’s a place you’ll get taken care of. It’s a town full of hospitality and warmth. And let’s not forget the great wine, the perfect scenery, and the memories you’ll have forever because you two came here to say “I do.” You’ll have those moments because I’ll document them for you. And I can’t wait.

Awarded Best of Zola
Stephanie Hopkins is an amazing photographer. Not only do I have the pleasure in working with her at events, I choose her to take my wedding photos! She is professional, fun, and has a great eye! I love her sense of humor and the way she relaxed my fiancé and I during our engagement session. After our session we met up with some friend and my fiancé was raving about how much fun he had during the session, that’s unheard of coming from a guy! I would recommend her to any of my clients for her great service, professionalism and sense of humor!
Briana, 5 years ago
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Amy Little Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,900
  • Serves Rutherford, CA

I'm Amy, chief picture taker, head editor, dubious web designer, and volunteer animal hugger at Amy Little Photography. Work is always fun because I'm never far from snacks and never close to snakes. Taking pretty pictures is easy. But documenting the honest, emotionally raw, and laugh-out-loud, because you didn't know that happened pictures is where I really shine. Photographing hundreds of weddings has deepened my joy of authentic storytelling. It's also been a catalyst for my cake addiction so I hope you're cool with being an enabler.

When I was looking at photographer portfolios, what I paid attention to most was how they captured candids. Could the joy, love, and excitement of the days shine through? Literally no one could compete with Amy Little there! She has an incredible talent for capturing the sweet moments that make a wedding special. Then I talked to her, and we instantly vibed. She even made my fiance lighten up and feel comfortable -- a herculean task! On top of that, she made us look and feel stunning. She taught us two awkward penguins how to model and let our true selves show on film. I still don't know how she did it! And on the day of, she not only was solving problems like a boss, she turned her creative eye into some jawdroppingly beautiful creative pictures in the rain. She's a genius, and I couldn't be happier with how the photos turned out.
Frannie U., a month ago
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Andrea Stewart Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Rutherford, CA

Welcome. A people-person at heart, I know just how to make you feel at ease on your wedding day - whether that be a soothing pep talk, a wild champagne spray, or stealing you away for sunset photo magic during your reception, I've got your back.

Andrea was an absolute joy to work with on our wedding day. From our very first interaction, Andrea was warm, kind, and genuinely excited to capture our special day. Her communication style was direct yet upbeat, putting us at ease and making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. The quality of her work was truly exceptional - she has an incredible eye for detail and a photojournalistic approach that allowed them to capture all the little moments that made our wedding day so unique and memorable. Andrea went above and beyond, working tirelessly to create images that we will cherish forever. We cannot recommend Andrea Stewart Photography highly enough to any couple looking for a talented, positive, and genuine photography team to document their wedding.
Kayla, 3 months ago
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Boris Zharkov Photography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $4,500
  • Serves Rutherford, CA

Hey, My name is Boris and I'm stoked you are here. I'm passionate about creating authentic visual memories for humans who are madly in love with each other, so they can travel back in time and relive the deepest moments of their lives. I can't wait to hear your story!

Awarded Best of Zola
We LOVED working with Boris for our wedding photos! He was incredibly kind and thoughtful from the very start. We felt comfortable with him almost immediately, and he was really deliberate about remembering details about us, even just from one conversation. At our wedding, even our guests commented to us about how he somehow managed to be everywhere at once -- he didn't miss a single moment! We got our pictures in a timely manner, and what's more, they are LOVELY! We really enjoyed working with him, adore his photos, and would hire him again in a heartbeat.
Megan + C., 2 years ago
Jana Contreras Photography and Videography 

5.0

  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $9,000
  • Serves Rutherford, CA

We are a destination wedding photographer and videographer husband & wife team who travels to wherever your story is taking place. We are located just north of San Francisco, California. Oftentimes this dream job of ours takes us to places like: Mendocino, Joshua Tree, Seattle & Mexico. We love to document small weddings and elopements in real time, capture couples in their element and ultimately be part of their village. We believe in communicating well and truly getting to know our couples. We do this so we can truly tell your story intentionally. We work as a team to storyboard your story even before your wedding day happens.

Jana took photos for our wedding in San Francisco and we absolutely loved working with her and her husband for the video! Jana and Eli really care so much about their clients and their excellence, dedication and hard work really shows all over. Communicating with Jana was so easy and she really made sure to know what we wanted as a couple and was super responsive whenever I had questions. Thank you so so much Jana and Eli! You guys have the biggest hearts and our wedding day was extra special because of you both!
Jasmine & J., 2 years ago

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About wedding photographers in Rutherford, CA

How much does a wedding photographer typically cost in Rutherford, CA?

A Rutherford, CA wedding photographer ranges from $400 to $20,000 and averages at $3,000. The cost reflects the number of hours included, if there is a second photographer, any prints or albums, and, most importantly, the experience of the photographer. But every snapshot they take is a priceless memory of your big day — way better than your bestie's blurry smartphone pics, right?

Do most photographers include a second photographer?

94% of photographers in Rutherford, CA offer a second photographer, although it typically depends on the package you book! Second photographers are helpful because one person can’t be everywhere at once, and the second photographer ensures all the details are covered.

Which are the most popular photographers in Rutherford, CA?

Some of the most popular photographers in this area include ozan ulucan photography, SweetEmms Photography and Ashley Cynthia Photography.

What else should I keep in mind when booking a wedding photographer?

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