Creative documentary wedding photographer based in the Bay Area of California serving destinations worldwide.
Cherlyn Wagner has a background in fine art & fashion design and studied film photography where she found her start in the darkroom, because of this she has a love of black & white images. Before her start in weddings, she documented births which she attributes her start and love of storytelling and documentary skills. She fine tuned her wedding photography skills by assisting & second shooting for several established photographers, most of whom are fearless photographers themselves for a couple of years before going out on her own. She is dedicated in helping her clients feel comfortable, to remember to have fun and celebrate what is important to them by capturing their day as authentically and creatively as possible.
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Cherlyn Wagner has a background in fine art & fashion design and studied film photography where she found her start in the darkroom, because of this she has a love of black & white images. Before her start in weddings, she documented births which she attributes her start and love of storytelling and documentary skills. She fine tuned her wedding photography skills by assisting & second shooting for several established photographers, most of whom are fearless photographers themselves for a couple of years before going out on her own. She is dedicated in helping her clients feel comfortable, to remember to have fun and celebrate what is important to them by capturing their day as authentically and creatively as possible.
Where are you located? Do you charge a travel fee for weddings not in your location?
Located in the San Francisco Bay area with additional home bases in Southern California, Hawaii, Oregon and even Colorado. Travel fees are minimal if any. Please inquire for more details
How long have you been in business? How many weddings have you photographed as the main photographer?
Full time since 2012, with over 250+ weddings as a main
Describe your "style" of wedding photography.
Candid, photojournalistic & fun
What's the typical wedding coverage package that you offer? What is the price?
6 hours, a customized photography timeline and any help during the couple's wedding planning. Starting at $5600 includes high-resolution digital files downloadable via an online sharing gallery
Do you have a studio where we can meet in-person?
Yes & Yes. My studio is conveniently located in Oakland, Jack London area
