Sonoma County Wedding Photographer
Sonoma/Napa Valley
Wine Country Wedding Photographer
Servicing All Of Sonoma/Napa Valley Areas Near Me
I’m Theresa Chavarria, a Sonoma County wedding photographer based in Cotati, California. I photograph weddings throughout Northern California wine country with a fine art, documentary approach—creating timeless photographs with a modern flair and a focus on the candid moments of your wedding day.
I offer a blend of wedding photography styles for couples who value authenticity over trends. I’m intuitive in how I photograph—attuned to energy, emotion, and the way moments shift throughout the day. Whether something feels romantic, playful, or quietly meaningful, I respond thoughtfully in real time, adjusting my approach to reflect what’s actually unfolding rather than forcing a moment to look a certain way.
I take a considered, unobtrusive approach—blending in and allowing you and your guests to feel completely at ease.
This balance of structure and spontaneity is what sets my work apart. The result is photography that blends fine art, editorial, and documentary styles—refined without being stiff, modern without chasing trends, and deeply personal to the people at the center of it.
If this feels aligned with what you’re envisioning, I’d love to connect.
Editorial Documentary Wedding Photography throughout Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Sonoma, Napa Valley, and surrounding Northern California Wine Country Region.
Fine art and editorial wedding photography, engagement sessions, and boudoir portraits are available throughout Sonoma County and Napa Valley.
Crafting Magazine-Style Wedding Photography in The Sonoma/Napa Areas of Northern California
Since I’m centrally located in Cotati, I’m able to serve Sonoma County, the North Bay, the Sonoma Coast, and Napa Valley with ease—without requiring additional travel fees for couples.
My work is grounded in adaptability—moving seamlessly between natural light and carefully crafted on- and off-camera flash to suit the environment, the moment, and the energy of the day.
This flexibility allows me to photograph confidently in any setting, from bright outdoor ceremonies to dimly lit venues, while maintaining a consistent, refined aesthetic. It also opens the door to striking black and white portraits with depth, contrast, and intention—images that feel timeless rather than trend-driven.
After nearly a decade photographing high-end weddings and destination elopements, I now focus on serving couples throughout Sonoma County and surrounding wine country. I offer wedding photography by the hour, allowing for a thoughtful, flexible approach that works especially well for intimate celebrations and smaller weddings.
From photographing to post-production, everything is handled in-house. Couples receive a curated experience that includes professional editing, a preview gallery delivered within 24 hours, an online high-resolution gallery, and custom album design—streamlined, intentional, and centered on the quality of the final work.
Destination Wedding Photographer
In addition to photographing weddings throughout Sonoma County and the Napa Valley region, I continue to offer destination wedding photography in Las Vegas. I photograph high-end weddings and intimate elopements with the same fine art, magazine-style approach—available both by the hour and through thoughtfully curated wedding coverage.
My editorial style is rooted in my background as a magazine graphic designer and a long-standing love of fashion. That background continues to shape how I photograph today, influencing how I frame moments, move through the day, and create work that feels intentional, elevated, and effortless.
Hear from Couples: Wedding Photographer Testimonials & Referrals Worldwide …
Vicky & Simon from the UK
Theresa not only has all the attributes anyone could be looking for in a really good professional photographer, but she’s also a fantastic person who you’ll warm to instantly.
She was with us for a good part of our wedding day; the morning, the ceremony and the reception/party – she understood how each aspect of that day needed to be approached differently, capturing ‘fun, formalities and tenderness’ but always with an equal amount of passion and inventiveness for her work, which we were lucky enough to have benefited from by choosing her as our photographer.
I would not hesitate in recommending her to anyone considering using her photography services. When you’re with her you can tell she’s considering how your environment will look through her camera lens, avoiding the poor location choices for a shot and suggesting the good ones.
She documented our day perfectly, thanks to her we’ll have those precious moments to look back on forever.
Sonoma County wedding and engagement photographer serving Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Sonoma, Napa Valley, and the Sonoma Coast.
Available for Destination Weddings.
Text me your wedding date:
+1 (707) 280-4303
Wedding Photography by Theresa Chavarria Photography | Sonoma County + Destination
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