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South America Wedding Photographers

Our South America photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in:

South America Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in South America - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best South America 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 South America 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, South America 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 bride and groom's wedding day laughter was sparked when she struggled to put the groom's ring on his finger
Natasha Lamalle
Civil Town Hall Wedding Photography of Spaced out chairs and minimal guests
John Sanders
Emotional wedding ceremony picture of groom holding brides hand
Paola De Paola

South America Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small South America 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.

WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, DIY - do it yourself, 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.

16 South America Wedding Photographers...

Engagements, weddings and elopement photography by Veronica Ruiz of Ruiz y Russo

Veronica Ruiz, an Argentina wedding photographer, combines journalistic style with a creative vision to capture moments. Specializing in portraits and weddings, she honed her photography skills since her teenage years.

Veronica Ruiz

Caba in Buenos Aires, AR *Now booking South America weddings.
6
19
200/hour (USD)
Brazil wedding photography and couple engagement portraits by Eric Corbacho

Wedding photographer Eric Corbacho fuses emotions and high-volume photography to tell stories. With drawings and images influenced by Geraldo de Barros and Bruce Gilden, Eric captures moments from around the world from his base in Brazil.

Eric Corbacho

São Caetano do Sul in São Paulo, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
96
1
123
9 (BRL)
At work portrait of wedding and elopement photographer Rogerio Frota dos Santos

Rogerio Frota dos Santos is a skilled wedding photographer who travels to capture love stories at destination weddings. He began with a basic camera as a flight attendant and now uses professional equipment to capture real emotions at weddings of all sizes.

Rogerio Frota dos Santos

Porto Alegre in Rio Grande do Sul, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
19
7
1
69
3500 (BRL)
A color studio portrait of Santa Fe, Argentina wedding photographer Pablo Banterla

Pablo Banterla, a wedding photojournalist hailing from Santa Fe, Argentina, embarked on his photography adventure in 2018. His passion lies in documenting weddings through his unique perspective, aiming to preserve genuine emotions and cherished memories.

Pablo Banterla

Rosario in Santa Fe, AR *Now booking South America weddings.
3
4
800 (USD)
Carol Rox, Wedding Photography by Carol Rox Studio - Maceio, Alagoas

As a skilled wedding photojournalist based in Brazil, Carol Rox expertly captures the raw emotions and narratives behind wedding moments.

Carol Rox

Maceió in Alagoas, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
5
5
750 (BRL)
Minas Gerais wedding and elopement photography by Victor Ataide of Brazil

Victor Ataide, with extensive experience as a wedding photographer since 2012, captures love stories in Brazil and internationally. Award-winning emotion accountant inspired by God, passionate about music.

Victor Ataide

Pedro Leopoldo in Minas Gerais, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
10
59
5000 (BRL)
Macaé wedding photography by Aline Prado of Rio de Janeiro

In her journey as a visual storyteller, Aline Prado has embraced a journalistic style, capturing the candid moments that make each wedding unique. Combining her passion for photography with her love for creating narratives, she left her successful career in the oil industry...

Aline Prado

Macaé in Rio de Janeiro, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
13
41
5500 (BRL)
Rio de Janeiro wedding photography by Fabio Bahiense de Souza of the Brazil WPJA

Fabio Bahiense de Souza is a highly experienced wedding photographer, specializing in weddings, cinema, products, and advertising. With over 20 years in the field, he has worked on notable film projects and advertising campaigns. Assisted by his wife, Cintia, they aim to...

Fabio Bahiense de Souza

Rio de Janeiro in Rio de Janeiro, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
6
3500 (USD)
São Paulo wedding and elopement photography by Thiago Gimenes of Brazil

Passionate São Paulo wedding photographer Thiago Gimenes was born in São Paulo in the distant 1980s, deciding to embrace photography after almost two decades of working in the creative communication field. He was fortunate to encounter great masters who helped and inspired...

Thiago Gimenes

Sao Paulo in São Paulo, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
6
2
14
1500 (USD)
Engagement and wedding photography by Renner Boldrino of Brazil

Renner Boldrino is an experienced wedding photographer based in Brazil. With a lifelong passion for art, poetry, and photography, Renner has the unique ability to capture timeless moments of beauty, love, and emotion.

Renner Boldrino

Maceió in Alagoas, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
15
154
950 (USD)
Studio portrait of Florianópolis wedding photographer Diego Pereira da Silveira of Santa Catarina, Brazil

Diego Pereira da Silveira is a Tijucas-based wedding photographer with four years of experience. Alongside his wife, they aim to deliver emotional and high-quality images that immortalize moments. Their mission is to provide couples with charm and satisfaction, allowing...

Diego Pereira da Silveira

Tijucas in Santa Catarina, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
1
3
35
3 (BRL)
Parana Wedding Photography and Engagement Sessions by Heloisa Todescatt of Brazil

Heloisa Todescatt is a skilled wedding photographer with a talent for capturing engagement portraits. With 3 years of experience, Helô has formed lasting friendships while documenting special moments for families through storytelling and photography.

Heloisa Todescatt

Assis Chateaubriand in Paraná, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
7
34
120 (BRL)
São Paulo wedding photography by Alisson Ribeiro of the Brazil WPJA

Alisson Ribeiro is a documentary wedding photographer, who uses his keen eye and storytelling skills to capture the authentic emotions and genuine moments that make each wedding day special.

Alisson Ribeiro

in São Paulo, BR *Now booking South America weddings.
1000 (BRL)
BW wedding photography by Mauricio Urena

Mauricio Urena is a Central America-based wedding photographer with over 200 weddings under his belt. He invests in his education and tools to be the best professional possible. With a background in business and finance, Mauricio is also a detail-oriented person.

Mauricio Urena

San José in San Jose, CR *Now booking South America weddings.
47
5
7
61
1900 (USD)
Portrait of Ewerton Decastro, a wedding photographer of Decastro Photo Studio

Ewerton Decastro, a documentary wedding photographer from New England USA, specializes in creating beautiful and timeless images. With formal training from the prestigious New England School of Photography, he brings a unique blend of artistic flair and technical expertise...

Ewerton Decastro

Marstons Mills in Massachusetts, US *Now booking South America weddings.
2
35
4000 (USD)
Engagement couple portraits and elopement photography by Brenda Bravo - Bravo Image

Award-winning traveling wedding photographer Brenda Bravo documents social work with a degree in Visual Communication & minor in Sociology from University. She has over 10 years of photography experience & attended photojournalism workshops around the world.

Brenda Bravo

Pasadena in California, US *Now booking South America weddings.
1
1
9
2000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving South America Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by South America Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning South America wedding photos.

South America Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A wedding photographer in Argentina captures the joyful moment when the bride and groom share a dance at the end of their celebration. The symmetrical framing of their hug creates a beautiful and memorable image.
Atacama Desert nontraditional lifestyle engagement portrait of a South American couple posing next to an electrical panel box
Iguazu Falls, South America outdoor mountain photo session before the wedding day with Drops of water and rain of love
The thrilled groom embraces his father at the Catedral de Sao Carlos Borromeu on his wedding day
Buenos Aires, Argentina wedding ceremony of the couple at the altar
Sunset Engagement Portraits with clouds and sun in Minas Gerais Brazil
Lima prewedding portrait of a couple with a mural as their backdrop | Peru wedding engagement
Lima, Peru Engagement Photographer. At the end of the dock, silhouetted at sunset. Pre-wedding portrait photography.
Sao Paulo pre-wedding Photos at the beach near the lifeguard tower. Beautiful sunset, clouds and birds.
Sao Paulo Engagement portraits high up in the mountains with snow in the distance.
Sao Paulo Desert sand Engagement Photo. This couple walks in the warm red dunes above the ocean.
Lima engagement photoshoot with a tight crop of faces

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of South America wedding photographers?
A: We call them Client Letters. At the WPJA, we decided more than 20 years ago to avoid incorporating those third-person testimonials and endorsements that are found all too often in advertisements. Instead, we elevated our listings with the use of Client Letters, which represent the actual words and feelings of the clients who booked those South America wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Who are the best South America wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top South America 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small South America wedding?
A: There are many WPJA photographers who are able to help you out at a moment's notice. We understand that sometimes love happens and there's simply no time to lose. We can ensure that you can get married as quickly as possible — and have incredible photographs to remember your South America wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...Read more
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...Read more
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...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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