CALIFORNIA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER & VIDEOGRAPHER — SAN DIEGO TO THE REDWOODS
One team for your California wedding photos and film
You picked California for a reason. The cliffs. The vines. The redwoods.
Now comes the part nobody posts about.
- You're comparing photo and video teams in separate tabs — and wondering why they can't be one team.
- You're a little camera shy, and "just act natural" is not a plan.
- You want the landscape in the frame, not blurred out behind you.
- Underneath all of it: you want to be at your wedding, not managing it.
That's the whole idea behind Wildwood. One coordinated team shoots your photos and your film together. One timeline. One style. One point of contact. We're based in Portland and travel all over California — from San Diego beaches to Napa Valley vineyards to elopements under the redwoods.
How we cover a California wedding
We chase the light, so you don't have to. Coastal glare at noon. A golden hour in wine country that lasts twenty minutes. Deep shade under redwoods. We plan your portrait time around the light your venue actually gets — so you look relaxed, not squinting.
You get direction, not pressure. Most of the day, we work quietly and document what happens. During portraits, we guide you — where to stand, what to do with your hands, how to feel at ease. Camera shy is our specialty.
The drone is included. Big Sur cliffs, a Sonoma vineyard, a cliffside ceremony — we capture it from above as part of your package. No upsell.
Your people get a voice. We record short on-camera interviews with your loved ones and weave them into your film. Years from now, you won't only see the day. You'll hear it.
Every image gets professional retouching. Every film is built from your vows, your speeches, your people.
What couples say
"We loved having JD do our wedding video. He even came early and captured amazing interviews, rallied the crowd before the ceremony, and provided all the footage super quick after the wedding. We're so happy we chose wildwood!" — Sarah Monday
"Wildwood provided the videography for my daughters wedding. We have just received all the videos and they are amazing. They did a wonderful job of capturing the entire day from getting ready through the reception. If you are looking for someone to capture your wedding day perfectly, I would highly recommend Wildwood. You will have memories to last a lifetime." — Cheryl Mohr
"JD was awesome and so talented! He truly captured every magical moment on our special day and our wedding video is amazing. He is so professional and kind, highly recommend wildwood wedding films!" — Brittney Witmer
Where we've worked
Los Angeles and Orange County celebrations. Seaside ceremonies in San Diego. City weddings in the San Francisco Bay Area. Rustic-chic days along Big Sur. Vineyard weekends in Sonoma and Napa Valley. Elopements beneath ancient redwoods. Big or small, we make the trip.
Keep exploring
- Getting married by the water down south? See our San Diego page.
- Love the coastline? The Oregon Coast is closer than you think.
- Planning something tiny? Look at West Coast elopements and micro weddings.
Tell us your date and your city, and we'll send pricing and availability. Book photo and film together and you save $1,000 — plus a free engagement session.
P.S.: One team, one timeline, one calm wedding day — anywhere in California.
