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Hi. I’m Josh.

Our work is based in Washington, DC, often in San Francisco and we’re happy to travel. The best photographs are simple, unobtrusive, and spontaneous. Memory fills in the gaps and - this is how authentic photography captivates us. We've always sought to remember things exactly how they happened - how we felt. The goal is to unobtrusively document your day through artful frames.

Please take a few moments to go through some words from past clients describing their experience with us. You’ll find us on WeddingWire, The Knot, Zola, and Google.

We celebrate individuality, embrace inclusivity, and serve with sensitivity and respect. Many things can be said about our images - but we’d love for them to connect with you on their own. If you like what you see, please say hello.

Complete wedding and portrait session galleries are available upon inquiry. Our wedding package begins at $3,750 for 5 hours.

We're able to respond quicker through text and emails. Please feel free to connect directly. Thanks.

Josh || 951-491-1811 || josh@joshuafernandez.com

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Slideshow
Digital Files
Proofs

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Joshua Fernandez Photography

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Highly recommended photographer who is talented, professional, and personable. He puts clients at ease, excels at candid emotional moments, and creates beautiful compositions using light and color. Versatile across weddings, family sessions, and corporate headshots, he’s responsive, accommodating, and goes above and beyond on event days.

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Highly recommended photographer who is talented, professional, and personable. He puts clients at ease, excels at candid emotional moments, and creates beautiful compositions using light and color. Versatile across weddings, family sessions, and corporate headshots, he’s responsive, accommodating, and goes above and beyond on event days.

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Renee Sent on 07/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Josh captures the energy and brings out your best

When you hire Josh, you’re getting a peace-bringer, confidence booster, and an exceptional photographer. Of our vendors, Josh was the most frequently referenced after the wedding. Our families and friends commented on how he “made everyone feel special” and “made them feel beautiful.”

We found Josh 6 weeks before our wedding, after our original photographer cancelled. We struck gold.

Josh is a wonderful photographer who will bring out your and your guests’ best. He’s also a wonderful person - kind, professional, and present. He works solo, but has mastered being everywhere you want him to be, exactly when you want him to be there - without you or your guests having to ask.

When we look back at our wedding pictures, we relive the joy of that day. Josh doesn’t just take pictures, he captures memories.
Melinda
Melinda Sent on 12/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Photographer Review

My daughter and son-in-law had chosen Josh to photograph their wedding, and we were absolutely thrilled with their choice.  Josh is an incredibly hard-working and talented photographer who poured his heart into the process of creating a beautiful final product. His stamina and energy on the wedding day were unmatched.  He was very aware of all that was happening and yet remained so calm and approachable through the whole process. He has a genuine way of putting people at ease bringing about very natural smiles and poses. Josh is not only an authentically kindhearted person, but he also has a great eye for design using light and color in beautiful ways. It was evident that he listened to what the bride and groom were hoping to capture.  We highly recommend Joshua Fernandez Photography! 
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Sarah Sent on 12/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Sincere, artistic, memorable experience - highly recommend!

When looking for our wedding photographer, we wanted someone whose photos would help us feel like we were in the moment and capture the spirit of the day. Josh did just that.

His documentary, candid-style photography delivered photos that tell a story and are energetic, lively, and fun. From our first meeting through the end, we could tell he is passionate about his craft and genuinely loves what he does. Especially with one of us being more hesitant about taking photos, we appreciated Josh’s sincerity and transparency throughout the whole process.

He also was very accommodating of special requests, like taking a group photo of everyone who attended after the ceremony, keeping a dance a surprise, and creating two separate albums so some photos could stay private.

We are thrilled to have chosen Josh and highly recommend him!
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Edward Sent on 11/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing experience working with Josh!

Josh is an incredible photographer, and our family is so grateful to have worked with him! He was completely professional throughout the process while remaining entirely approachable and friendly for our entire family. He has a very calming and encouraging presence and was able to get so many amazing photos of our family. Josh is wonderful with children as well, and was really able to engage our infant daughter throughout the session for some great photos! We cannot recommend Josh and his team highly enough. It was a privilege to have him as our photographer.
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Anh Sent on 11/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful autumn family portrait

Our family had a wonderful experience with Josh for our first family portrait. Josh was incredibly approachable, kind, and responsive from the beginning, scheduling time with us before the session to get to know us, help select a location, and address any questions. The session went wonderfully and the photos were beautiful. Josh was able to capture many special moments. We look forward to working with Josh for future family portraits.
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Irene Sent on 10/25/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Feels Like Family — Not Just a Photographer

We’ve worked with Josh three times over the years — for our engagement photos, a family portrait session, and most recently, our wedding. From the very first time we met him, he made us feel completely comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. Even on the hottest outdoor days, he never lost his warm smile and positive energy, helping us stay relaxed and genuinely happy while being photographed.

At our wedding, Josh didn’t miss a single moment — he worked tirelessly from beginning to end with such sincerity and passion that many of our guests came up to us afterward asking if he was a family member! Everyone kept saying how amazing our photographer was.

My family and I cannot recommend Josh highly enough. He approaches his work with true heart, kindness, and professionalism — never just as a business, but as someone who genuinely cares about the people he photographs.
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Alexandra Sent on 10/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing work!

Josh made my vision come to life! Extremely positive happy and enthusiastic. Felt like family to us. Communication was wonderful came to our site prior to event to scope out places for the best photos. He was timely and extremely helpful beyond photography. Book him! Pictures are stunning. You won’t regret it.
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 10/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Branding Photo Experience.

Josh is such a pleasure to work with — friendly, approachable, and genuinely attentive to the little details that make a photo special. He has a great eye for composition and style, but what really stands out is how comfortable and natural he makes the whole process feel. You can tell he cares about capturing moments that truly reflect the people and spaces he’s photographing. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer who brings both creativity and a thoughtful, personal touch to their work.
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Parima Sent on 01/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful experience

He was amazing and very professional and on time. My whole family enjoyed the experience very much and definitely we will repeat the photo shoot agin he was so kind and warm.
The pictures came out so beautiful
We all loved all of them.
John
John Sent on 12/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Experience!

Joshua Fernandez Photography delivered an exceptional corporate photography experience that exceeded all expectations. His talent shines through in both formal headshots and candid moments, capturing not just images but the genuine spirit of our team.

His personable approach put everyone at ease, resulting in natural and authentic photographs. Whether shooting corporate headshots, team photos, or capturing our staff during meetings and daily operations, Joshua demonstrated outstanding professionalism and attention to detail.

What truly sets Joshua apart is his ability to reveal the authentic beauty in everyday workplace moments. The impromptu photos in various settings showcase our team's personality and dynamics in a way that feels both professional and wonderfully natural.

Working with Joshua was a pleasure from start to finish. His expertise, professionalism, and artistic eye make him the perfect choice for corporate photography needs. Highly recommend!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Entwined Vows Ceremonies Entwined Vows Ceremonies Wedding Officiants

Joshua does an excellent job of capturing the couple's special moments and is creative in his staging ideas and works wonderfully with the families and members of the bridal party.

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Joshua Fernandez Photography frequently asked questions

Joshua Fernandez Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Slideshow
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Joshua Fernandez Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Joshua Fernandez Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Joshua Fernandez Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Joshua Fernandez Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Joshua Fernandez Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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