Wedding Photographer Jobs in California

We hire wedding photographers across California, with active hiring in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Napa.

1,101Wedding venues in our California data
271Cities with venues
$47,840Median pay, photographers in California, BLS May 2025
Where weddings happen

Top California cities for weddings

Cities with the most wedding venues in our data. Peak season in California is April–October. Mild weather means weddings run year-round, with the heaviest calendar from spring into fall.

About 7,980 people work as photographers in California, according to the BLS (May 2025).

Questions

Wedding Photographer jobs in California: FAQ

How much do wedding photographers make in California?

The BLS median for photographers in California is $47,840 a year (May 2025). Wedding work is usually paid per event. See the full pay guide.

When is wedding season in California?

The busiest months are April–October. Mild weather means weddings run year-round, with the heaviest calendar from spring into fall.

Do you hire outside the main California cities?

Yes. We recruit statewide and match shooters to the nearest market and to travel weddings.

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