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Best Wedding Photographers In OC

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When you're preparing to get married, you have lots of details to consider. There's the date, the location, caterer, and loads of other things that become the most important things in your life even though you never previously gave them a moment of consideration. One of those details you need to consider is the wedding photographer. After all, this is the person who is going to tell the story of your wedding day and provide you with memories that you will enjoy long after your big day has passed. If you're in the planning stages for your wedding, check out these photographers who will make sure your photos are creative and memorable.

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George Swar Photography
12812 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, CA 92843
(949) 285-7714
www.gswar.com

George Swar is an amazing wedding photographer - mostly because he shoots with a photojournalist style. He understands that great photos - especially for a wedding - aren't staged, but rather document what happens throughout the day. This is especially good for the couple getting married, who are too busy with the events to see all the great moments that happen. Photography has been a lifelong passion for Swar, and it shows in his work. Visit Swar's website for portfolio shots and pricing information.

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Studio EMP
201 W Truslow Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92832
(714) 992-5400
studioemp.com

Joel Eckman Maus has twice been named the best wedding photographer in Orange County by California Wedding Day. When you see his images, it's easy to see why he has won this honor. You will notice photos that look spontaneous rather than staged. Beyond that, Maus realizes that this an event not just for the couple that is getting married, but also for the entire family. If you hire this studio for your wedding, you'll find images of all family members - images that you will always cherish.  

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Priscilla Frey Photography
(714) 287-2820
www.priscillafrey.com

Priscilla Frey prides herself in capturing images where little direction is provided to the subjects. This makes for a photo that looks natural rather than posed. Her photos capture the emotions of the day and tell a story that the married couple will always enjoy. You can make Frey a part of the whole process leading up to your wedding by getting her to do engagement photos as well.

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Esquire Photography
(888) 377-7486
esquirephotography.com

David Edquire has made photography a lifelong passion beginning with a book about the subject that belonged to his mother (also a photographer). For three decades, he has made is mark as a photographer in a variety of locations ranging from southern California to Switzerland. His tagline is "a riot of colour in a gray world", and if you hire him you're sure to have some colorful and memorable photos.

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Jeff + Amber
(310) 272-6753
jeffplusamber.com

For a lot of photographers, taking pictures is a lifelong passion. Jeff and Amber Janke came to it after attending many photo shoots in Amber's career as a model. That led to learning more about the craft and ultimately starting a business together. This couple shoots weddings in a photojournalist style, staying on the periphery and capture moments as they occur during the day. One thing is for sure, if you hire this couple to shoot your wedding you will have some unique and photos that tell the story of your day in a very interesting manner.

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Gary Schwind is a freelance writer covering all things Orange County. His work can be found on Examiner.com.
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