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Channel Islands Wedding Photographers

Our Channel Islands photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Jersey, ‎Guernsey, ‎Alderney, ‎Sark

Channel Islands Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Channel Islands - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Channel Islands 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 Channel Islands 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, Channel Islands documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
A Wedding Venue Image showing The bride and groom exiting the church with joy and flower petals
Mauricio Urena
The happy couple celebrated their special day with a small, intimate beach wedding, taking the time to enjoy the lovely sunshine and capture a precious portrait of them walking along the seafront
Jenny Rutterford
During a civil ceremony in City Hall, a groom holds his bride's hand tightly while the officiant, with a box filled with rings, adds importance to the emotional moment
Attila Ancsin

Channel Islands Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Channel Islands 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.

United Kingdom WPJA members are ready to document any courthouse, DIY - do it yourself, themed, 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 Channel Islands Wedding Venues

4 Channel Islands Wedding Photographers...

Nick Després F.R.P.S. is an acclaimed photographer with a prestigious list of accomplishments. Specializing in a journalistic style, he skillfully captures the intimate moments of weddings and people photography, as well as the breathtaking beauty of the outdoors.

Nick Despres

Guernsey in Guernsey, GB *Now booking Channel Islands weddings.
41
1
11
2350 (GBP)
UK photographer: Martin Dabek

Using a documentary approach, Martin Dabek, an experienced wedding and elopement photographer from England, employs his visual storytelling skills to document weddings across the UK and internationally, providing friendly and professional service to his clients.

Martin Dabek

in Bristol, GB *Now booking Channel Islands weddings.
17
1100 (GBP)
Portrait of Linus Moran, an England-based wedding reportage photographer in GB

Linus Moran is an England-based wedding reportage photographer with over 25 years of experience. Formerly an editorial photographer for major Fleet Street titles, he now specializes in capturing the genuine connections and emotions of couples on their special day.

Linus Moran

Weymouth in Dorset, GB *Now booking Channel Islands weddings.
19
2
1495 (GBP)
UK Wedding Photographer, Tracey Smith

Tracey Smith, a professional and organized wedding photographer based in the scenic countryside near the Peak District, holds a Law degree and previous experience as a trainee solicitor. Known for her relaxed and genuine style, she captures moments with her friendly energy...

Tracey Smith

Swadlincote in Derbyshire, GB *Now booking Channel Islands weddings.
995 (GBP)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Channel Islands Couples

Channel Islands Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Channel Islands Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Channel Islands Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

At St. Andrew's Church in Guernsey, after the ceremony, the bride tenderly pays her respects at her father's graveside, honoring his memory on her special day.
Bride and groom enjoying a speedy boat ride from Little Russel, Guernsey to their reception on Herm Island, holding champagne flutes in the wind.
A picture was taken by a WPJA wedding photographer at Le Hechet Farm in St. Saviours, Guernsey, featuring a couple posing with cows on the farm
A couple stands on a beautiful beach at Dixcart Bay, Sark, exchanging their wedding vows in a small and private elopement ceremony
Couple at night through fairy lights, backlit with Japanese umbrellas at St. Pierre Park Hotel, Guernsey
Couple amongst fairy lights and candles at end of reception at Les Caches Barn, Forest, Guernsey
The bride and groom in orange sky tones as they stand on the beach at sunset with the reflections in the tidal waters at their feet in Vazon Bay, Guernsey
Coupled with the backlit smoke filling the frame, the romantic atmosphere of a Farmhouse Hotel in Guernsey is enhanced by the presence of rally cars and smoke bombs in the night
The guests danced the night away to the melodic tunes of the DJ and Sax player improvising, their silhouettes illuminated by the really warm lighting tones of the Forest Parish, Guernsey wedding reception
At La Braye, St Ouen Jersey, CI, the couple are silhouetted by an interesting sunset
At St Ouens Bay, Jersey, the couple hold each other and enjoy the setting sun and warmth of the evening of Channel Islands
The couple embrace and soak in the sunshine at St Helier, Jersey Channel Islands

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find Channel Islands photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Channel Islands 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: Who are the best Channel Islands wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Channel Islands documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Channel Islands 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 Channel Islands wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...Read more
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they find...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

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

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Channel Islands WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Wedding photography showing Bride & Groom with confetti being thrown at Healey Barn Newcastle

Fiona & Martin

Photo by Linus Moran

The first sneak peek photos came through after just two days and I love them. The final edit was perfect, we couldn't be happier with how natural the pictures looked. Thank you Linus

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WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.