William West Studio

My life is centered around my wife, our three daughters, photography, and travel. For nearly two decades, I’ve documented more than 760 weddings across the U.S. and abroad, maintaining a standard of work that has been featured in Vogue, Elle, GQ, and The New York Times. Over the years, I’ve learned that consistently delivering exceptional photography requires more than just a good eye and expensive equipment; it requires experience, confidence, and reliability. By arriving fully prepared and remaining calm when plans evolve, I’m able to stay focused on the room and capture those meaningful, unscripted moments as they happen. I frequently document celebrations across the West, with a particular love for the Southern California landscape, from the coastal estates of Malibu and Santa Barbara to the desert modernism of Palm Springs. My work is defined by a natural instinct for creative composition and an editorial eye for how a moment sits within a frame. Because I know how to find the right shot without having to "stage" it, I can navigate your day with ease and work quietly in the background. This relaxed approach helps even the most camera-shy couples feel at ease, allowing me to focus on the unscripted, meaningful moments that often matter the most. I was born in Texas with deep family roots in North Carolina and a career shaped by years in NYC and L.A. Wherever your celebration takes place, I’d love to hear your story.