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Derby Wedding Photographers

Our Derby photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Borrowash, Duffield, Little Eaton, Little Eaton, Breadsall

Derby Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Derby - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Derby photographers specializing in intimate marriages. Couples are embracing the trend of smaller, more meaningful celebrations. Let our talented photographers capture the joy and intimacy of your wedding day.

By planning a simple Derby elopement, couples are able to stay present in the moment and fully absorb the impact of their wedding day. Given the fact that many couples feel more natural and at ease in intimate settings, it's no surprise that some of the most breathtaking wedding images come from elopements.

The WPJA has an abundance of top-ranked, Derby documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The couple held hands as they walked on the beach
Katie Kaizer
The bride and groom's intimate wedding ceremony at the private farm was a beautiful sight, with guests sitting in chairs on the grass, completely immersed in the moment and emotions running high
Gustavo Lucena
Wedding Portrait Photographer for Rapolano Terme, Tuscany | posing for a portrait that felt secretive
Alessia Bruchi

Derby Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Derby wedding event is a wedding photojournalist’s dream: a fairly open schedule with lots of breathing space for creativity – it’s just the photographer, the couple, the officiant, and perhaps a few select companions.

Derbyshire WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, meadow, pop-up, or elopement wedding, even if it is a Monday-Thursday ceremony. Search for the “Can Shoot Weddings on Short Notice!” message on the listings below.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Derby Wedding Venues

2 Derby Wedding Photographers...

East Midlands documentary wedding photography by Simon Dewey of England, United Kingdom

A skilled documentary wedding photographer, Simon Dewey combines his passion for storytelling with his natural talent for photography to create beautiful and authentic memories for couples in The Midlands.

Simon Dewey

Derby in Derbyshire, GB
4
1150 (GBP)
Portrait of wedding photographer in Derbyshire and Derby, Mamad Mossadegh of the East Midlands England United Kingdom Wedding Photojournalist Association

Mamad Mossadegh, an England-based wedding photographer with a BA in Photography, specializes in natural light, blending documentary and editorial styles. Drawing from 16 years of experience, he captures timeless images and genuine character in relaxed sessions.

Mamad Mossadegh

Derby in Derbyshire, GB
1995 (GBP)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Derby Couples

Derby Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

Below are some Derby wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Derby marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Derby engagement portrait sessions with couples.

A vibrant and festive photo captured at Calke Abbey Riding School, featuring a joyous bride and groom dancing surrounded by their wedding guests in a rustic venue setting.
Bride gracefully dips during first dance at the wedding venue of Calke Abbey Riding School, captured in a timeless black and white style, adding a touch of vintage charm to the romantic moment.
In this image captured by a Mickleover wedding photographer at St Marys Church, a guest gently touches the head of a flower girl.
A touching moment between a bridesmaid and a young flowergirl, both dressed in matching purple, captured by a wedding photojournalist at the bride's home in Derby, Derbyshire. Purple flowers add a lovely touch to the scene.
Kedleston Country House, reception image of the bride hugging father after his speech
Osmaston Park, Derby, UK wedding photography | Groom Getting ready and his reflection in the picture of Guru Gobind Singh

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Derby photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Derby wedding photographers to showcase their best engagement photography work. These awards are given to photographers who prove that they have an ability to be creative, artistic, and intuitive while working on-location with couples who are newly engaged.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Derby wedding day?
A: While wedding photojournalists strive to capture candid moments on the wedding day, our photographers also are skilled artists who can compose powerful portraits. If you have a specific vision of what types of images you want from your wedding day, look at the top-ranked Derby wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Derby wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Derby photographers you see at the top of your search results page have recently won the most — and the most recent — contest awards. Our contests judge photographers based on their creativity, style, composure, and ability to capture the heart of any couple's story on their wedding day.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more
Small Weddings - How to Budget and Save
Traditionally speaking, often times it is the couple’s families who help pay for their wedding. However, unfortunately that’s just not possible for everyone, especially these days when the cost of weddings can quickly and easily get out of control. Some couples find...Read more
Essential Elopement Vendor - The Photographer
So your wedding is just around the corner and you’ve decided to elope , either because you want to do this on a budget , avoid a large wedding party, or simply to enjoy the day together with minimal distractions and as little stress as possible . They say 'all you need is...Read more

WPJA Communiqué: Viewpoints
Elopements: Traditional and Modern
The oldsters among the WPJA ranks no doubt remember when 'to elope' meant, in Merriam-Webster’s definition, “to run away secretly with the intention of getting married, usually without parental consent.” Many wedding photographers have gone on the lam with couples who did just that. However, even Merriam-Webster now acknowledges that “elope appears to have become shorthand for ‘ small destination weddings ,’ a ‘ wedding that is not financially insane ,’ or a ‘ wedding that allows us to not invite all the people we would rather not invite .’” Smaller Weddings are... Read more
What is Reportage?
On Instagram and elsewhere, one can see images labeled as #photojournalism or #reportage when they are, in fact, merely photos. I say "merely," even though photography has been my career's great passion. But it's because of that passion and my respect for the work of actual photojournalists that I am particularly bothered to see wedding photographers call their work "reportage." That word properly used actually means something important beyond just a stylistic conceit. By contrast, however, I'm the lead cheerleader for those practitioners of #weddingphotojournalism ... Read more

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