wedding and elopement photography in Modesto California and beyond

18 Years of Expertise with Wedding Photography

Hey there! I'm Justin Souza, and I'm the owner and lead photographer at Photos Just So. I've been doing this wedding photography thing since about 2008 and over the years I've experienced everything the industry can throw at a wedding, and I've captured it all.

Cards on the table, I'm an adult with ADHD and one of my favorite things is working with people who are living that neurodivergent life like me. If you're on the spectrum, neuro-spicy, or just someone who never quite fit with the crowd, you're our people. Let's stick together.

When I'm not out at a photoshoot, I'm at home with my two kids--who are not nearly as small as they were just like last week--and my genius poet wife. But chances are that wherever I am, I'm getting a photo of the experience.

Okay, can I get sentimental for a sec?

Sure, I've been taking photos since I was a kid, but I didn't know what photography really meant until I had gotten older. How old do you have to be to realize how important it is to hold onto the moments before they pass you by? For me, about 30. Since then, whether I'm photographing an elopement, a wedding day, a family photo session, a branding session, or something for a local business, I'm always obsessed with bottling those split-second experiences into something that you can have, hold, and love forever. I want my photos to bring you back to the moment. All the big emotions and the spontaneous joy you'll want to remember forever. What I love most is capturing your day as it unfolds organically around us, but doing so with a creative eye: framing things artistically, playing with color and light.

A Photographer who answers emails

Look, I've been at this for a long time. I know how difficult it can be to get straight answers from photographers about pricing and availability. That’s why I try to shoot straight with every client - I'm upfront about pricing, fanatical about responding to queries and committed to creating a connection with my clients, who have entrusted me with one of the most important and intimate days of their lives. Reach out. Let's make that connection. I promise you'll hear from me very soon.

Let's chat. Visit my Instagram, check out my portfolio or contact me with any questions you have. We're here. And we look forward to capturing your story.