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Napa, CA

Napa Wedding, Engagement, Portrait, and Event Photographer

Napa, California is known around the world for its vineyards, breathtaking landscapes, and luxury hospitality. I’m lucky enough to live and work close by, photographing everything from intimate elopements to multi-day weddings, surprise proposals, corporate events, and timeless portraits.

If you’re looking for a Napa wedding photographer, engagement photographer, or someone to capture your brand, family, or milestone moments, you’ve come to the right place. My team and I know the best light, locations, and hidden spots that make Napa the perfect backdrop.

Services Offered in Napa

We photograph a wide variety of sessions in Napa, including:

Weddings & Elopements – From grand winery celebrations to intimate gatherings of your closest friends and family
Engagements & Proposals – Surprise proposals in the vineyards, romantic sunset sessions, and everything in between
Boudoir Photography – Tasteful, empowering sessions in our Vacaville studio or at a beautiful Napa location
Portraits – Individual, family, and senior portraits, either on-location or in the studio
Corporate Events – Conferences, retreats, galas, and award ceremonies
Branding Sessions – Professional imagery for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and creative professionals

Why Napa is the Perfect Photography Location

Napa offers a mix of luxury and natural beauty that’s hard to find anywhere else. You can have a ceremony in a vineyard overlooking rolling hills, a proposal on a hot air balloon ride at sunrise, or a portrait session along the Napa River.

Top Napa locations I love photographing include:

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection

Carneros Resort and Spa

Silverado Resort

The Meritage Resort and Spa

The CIA at Copia

Oxbow Public Market and Napa Riverfront

Silverado Trail vineyards at golden hour

Working with Lily Rose Photography in Napa

With over 750 weddings photographed, I bring both experience and creativity to every session. My approach is a mix of guided posing and candid moments, so your images look natural, timeless, and full of life.

We also offer drone photography (Part 107 Certified team members) to capture Napa’s vineyards and estate properties from above.

And here’s something special: every client who books with us receives a complimentary photography session every year, for as long as we’re in business. It’s my way of continuing to celebrate your milestones, long after the wedding or initial shoot.

Napa Photography for Corporate & Branding Clients

Napa isn’t just for weddings. The city is also a hub for conferences, retreats, and business events. I’ve photographed clients like AKASA in Napa, Scale AI in Healdsburg, and Pilot.com in Glen Ellen. Whether you need event coverage, on-site headshots, or lifestyle branding images, we’ll create professional photos that match your vision.

Plan Your Napa Session

If you’re planning a wedding, event, or portrait session in Napa, let’s talk about your vision. We’ll cover location options, the best times for lighting, wardrobe suggestions, and any special details that will make your session unique.

Napa Wedding Photography

With 750+ weddings photographed, I know how to work with Napa’s light, vineyards, and changing weather. From luxury resorts like Carneros, Stanly Ranch, Solage, and Four Seasons to private estates and heritage wineries, I help you plan timelines, scout the best light, and photograph the day with a blend of documentary moments and editorial portraits.

Prefer a hybrid approach? We offer both digital and analog film coverage. Film adds texture, depth, and softness—perfect for portraits and quiet, emotional moments—while digital keeps us nimble for fast-paced parts of the day.

Engagements & Proposals

Engagement sessions are relaxed, location-driven, and designed to feel like “you.” Proposals—yes, even the surprise ones—are planned with stealthy coordination, discreet positioning, and a backup plan for light or weather. We’ll help you choose locations with privacy, a great view, and gorgeous light.

Popular ideas: vineyard overlook at golden hour, downtown Napa architecture + wine bar, riverside paths, or a private estate garden. Bring a second outfit if you like—elevated casual works beautifully.

Destination Engagements

Love to travel? We do, too. We regularly photograph destination engagements throughout California (Big Sur, Carmel, Tahoe, SF) and beyond. Ask about film add-ons for editorial portraits on location and sunrise/sunset coverage for that dreamy light.

Boudoir

Empowering, elegant, and entirely guided. Sessions can be minimal and natural, or stylized and fashion-forward. We pay attention to flattering light, intentional posing, and thoughtful wardrobe direction. Your comfort sets the pace; your confidence is the star.

Portraits & Branding

Clean, modern headshots and story-driven brand sessions for entrepreneurs, winemakers, chefs, and creatives. We’ll create a cohesive set of images for websites, press, and social—plus negative space variations for headlines and campaigns.

Pro tip: bring 2–3 outfits (layered neutrals, one hero look), and any on-brand props—labels, tools, laptop, chef’s jacket, etc.

Corporate & Events

From incentive trips and off-sites to product launches and galas, we deliver polished coverage with quick turnarounds for PR and internal comms. Need step-and-repeat, staged candids, or award moments? Done. We can add on-team video partners and drone where permitted.

What Sets Us Apart

Experience without ego: We guide when needed and disappear when we should. Calm, prepared, and timeline-friendly.

Hybrid film + digital: The depth of film + the flexibility of digital for the best of both worlds.

Location scouting & light strategy: We plan for best-light portraits and have rain/wind backups ready.

Yearly session—complimentary: We offer a complimentary photography session every year to all our wedding and portrait clients, and we’ll continue to do so as long as we’re in business. It’s our way of staying connected and documenting your story as it grows.

Best Time & Locations

Light: Golden hour (last 60–90 minutes before sunset) is magic in Napa—soft light, warm color, and vineyard glow. Morning light is crisp and quiet if you prefer fewer people around.

Seasons: Spring = wildflowers & fresh green; Summer = full vines & long evenings; Fall = harvest tones & grape leaves turning; Winter = moody skies, beautiful for black & white and architectural backdrops.

Favorite looks: vineyard overlook, olive groves, modern resort architecture, riverfront textures, private estate gardens, and tucked-away oak trails.

FAQ

Do you help with timelines? Yes. We’ll build a photo-first schedule that still puts your experience (and your guests) first.

Do venues require permits? Some public spaces do; most private venues are covered by your booking. We’ll advise as we plan.

What should we wear? Elevated neutrals, pieces that move, and a second look if you want variety. We’ll send a simple wardrobe guide.

Do you travel? Absolutely—throughout California and for destination sessions and weddings worldwide.

Get in Touch

Ready to plan your Napa session or event? We’d love to hear what you’re dreaming up. Tell us about your date, venue (if chosen), and the mood you love—natural and candid, editorial and bold, or a bit of both.

Interesting Facts about Napa, CA

General Overview

Location: Napa County, Northern California

Population (2025 est.): ~76,264

Land Area: 18.05 sq mi

ZIP Codes: 94558, 94559

County Seat: Napa County

Type: City; part of the Napa Valley wine region

Economy & Industry

Primary Industry: Wine production and tourism

Over 400 wineries in Napa Valley

Major Employers in/near Napa:
- Napa Valley Unified School District
- Napa State Hospital
- Queen of the Valley Medical Center
- The CIA at Copia
- AKASA (corporate headshots client example)
- Hospitality brands like Auberge Resorts, Archer Hotel, Andaz Napa

Visitor Draw: Luxury hospitality, culinary excellence, wine tasting, destination weddings/events

Tourism & Attractions

Signature Experiences:
- Napa Valley Wine Train
- Hot air balloon rides over vineyards
- Oxbow Public Market
- Silverado Trail wine route
- Uptown Theatre Napa (concert venue)
- Riverfront dining and shopping

Nearby Towns for Day Trips: Yountville, St. Helena, Calistoga, American Canyon

Top Restaurants

Fine Dining:
- The French Laundry (Yountville)
- La Toque
- Angele
- Cole’s Chop House
- Bouchon Bistro (nearby Yountville)

Farm-to-Table & Elevated Casual:
- Oenotri
- The Grove at Copia
- Bistro Don Giovanni

Casual & Local Favorites:
- Gott’s Roadside
- Model Bakery (famous English muffins)
- Filippi’s Pizza Grotto

Top Hotels

Luxury:
- Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection
- Carneros Resort and Spa
- Auberge du Soleil (nearby Rutherford)
- Archer Hotel Napa

Mid-Range:
- Napa River Inn
- Andaz Napa
- The Meritage Resort and Spa
- Silverado Resort

Affordable:
- Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines
- Chardonnay Lodge
- Hampton Inn & Suites Napa

Culture & Events

Annual Events:
- Napa Valley Film Festival
- BottleRock Napa Valley music festival
- Napa Truffle Festival
- Festival Napa Valley (music & arts)

Art & History:
- Napa Valley Opera House
- Di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art
- Napa Valley Museum

Geography & Climate

Climate: Mediterranean – warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters

Elevation: 20 ft

Notable Landscapes: Rolling vineyard hills, Napa River, mountain ranges (Mayacamas, Vaca Mountains)

Photography Opportunities

Weddings & Events: Luxury resorts, wineries, private estates, vineyard terraces

Portrait & Branding: Riverfront, Oxbow Market, vineyard rows, wine caves

Scenic Backdrops: Hot air balloon launches at sunrise, Silverado Trail, architecture in downtown Napa

Notable Photography Venues

Stanly Ranch (Auberge Resorts Collection)

Carneros Resort and Spa

The Meritage Resort and Spa

Silverado Resort

The CIA at Copia

V. Sattui Winery (nearby St. Helena)

Domaine Carneros

Education

Top High Schools: Napa High, Vintage High

Local Colleges: Napa Valley College