I started out studying salmon in Humboldt County, but a friend's wedding changed everything. I traded field notes for a camera and found what I was meant to do. Now I capture people in love during the most unforgettable moments of their lives.
These days I travel often, photographing weddings that feel more like experiences than traditions. When I'm not shooting, you’ll find me surfing, playing music, or planning my next concert weekend.
If you're planning a wedding that feels big, bold, and full of heart, I am all in.
I show up like that friend with a camera. I know your good side, hype you up when the light hits just right, and somehow catch every candid without being in the way. Not stiff. Not staged. Space to be yourselves while I catch it all.
Quick Vibe Check:
→ Wedding photography with an edge
→ Big believer in building visuals that feel authentic
→ Direction you can trust, then I disappear into the room
Your wedding is not just about pretty photos. It is about the energy, the vibe, and the experience. I am here to make sure you feel good, look amazing, and have the most unforgettable day with your favorite people.
My goal is to blend right into the party. I will hype you up when it is time to dance, fix your collar before the ceremony, and catch those wild, emotional, blink-and-you-miss-it moments in between. Because when you feel relaxed and taken care of, your photos come out real.
What inspires me most is connection. The way you look at each other when no one is watching. The sound of a packed dance floor. The quiet in-between moments that make the loud ones even better. My style is driven by movement, music, emotion, and the kind of love that makes people feel alive. That is what I chase with my camera every time.
I started out counting salmon in the forests of Northern California and now I spend my days photographing the best parties on earth. I am a surfer, drummer, DJ-in-training, and professional hype guy who just happens to be obsessed with storytelling. I am here to make you feel comfortable, confident, and excited from start to finish. This job is more than photography to me. It is about people, connection, and moments that hit hard.
Sunrise surf sessions. The perfect playlist. Dance floors packed with your favorite people. Coachella. Film photos. The moment right before the music drops. Spontaneous travel. Long dinners outside. Good energy. This is the stuff that fills my soul and shapes how I see the world. If any of that speaks to you, we are probably a perfect fit.
" FIVE STARS! West was SO fantastic to work with. He nailed capturing the vibe of our wedding the photos he created are so special
"Best photographer ever! West was so attentive throughout our wedding process. We couldn't be happier about everything turned out. Thank you West!"
"THANK YOU West & his team. We will cherish these memories forever!"