Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...Read more
Austin Wedding Photographers
Austin Wedding Photographers
Our Austin photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Round Rock, Cedar Park, San Marcos, Georgetown, Pflugerville
Austin Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Austin - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Austin 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 Austin 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, Austin documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Austin Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Austin 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.
Texas - Central WPJA members are ready to document any mini, town hall, DIY - do it yourself, 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.
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7 Austin Wedding Photographers...
In his signature journalistic style, Bill McCullough captures the intimate moments of weddings with an unobtrusive approach. His self-taught talent has earned him recognition, and his work has been featured in prestigious publications.
2550 (USD)
Lauren Lindley, an elopement photographer, specializes in capturing unforgettable moments. With her ability to make people feel at ease in front of the lens, she excels in creating artistic wedding portraits and engagement portraits. Lauren brings her diverse skillset and...
Lauren Lindley
South Lake Tahoe in California, US *Now booking Austin weddings.4200 (USD)
Philip Thomas is a wedding photojournalist with over two decades of experience, known for his journalistic style and for capturing moments on a couple's big day. With a background in shooting local news, models, and actors, Philip's expertise shines through in his...
Philip Thomas
San Antonio in Texas, US *Now booking Austin weddings.4500 (USD)
Wedding photographer Kelly Williams based in San Antonio, self-taught and with an art history degree from Emory University, opened a photography business in NYC. Her passion for storytelling through photography led to a career shift from finance and a screenwriting...
Kelly Williams
San Antonio in Texas, US *Now booking Austin weddings.400/hour (USD)
Jared Lindsay is a traveling wedding photographer addicted to shooting small-ish, untraditional weddings worldwide. With a background in freelance photography since 2002, Jared has honed his skills in capturing authentic and unique moments.
Jared Lindsay
Fort Worth in Texas, US *Now booking Austin weddings.2100 (USD)
Maria Newman is a PNW wedding photojournalist with a background in photojournalism. She discovered her love for wedding photography when a friend asked her to photograph her wedding while she was in school.
Maria Newman
Portland in Oregon, US *Now booking Austin weddings.2500 (USD)
Amanda Lamb, a visual documentary storyteller, has a keen eye for capturing life's authentic moments. With her unobtrusive approach and background as a high school social studies teacher, she seamlessly combines her passion for storytelling with her documentary...
Amanda Lamb
Colorado Springs in Colorado, US *Now booking Austin weddings.3000 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Austin Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Austin Wedding Photographers
Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Austin wedding photos.
Austin Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Austin wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Austin marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Austin engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Austin wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Austin 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.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Austin 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 Austin wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Austin wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Austin 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
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
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Austin WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Caleb and Bayley
Photo by Jared Lindsay
JARED, these are amazing, I’ve been laughing and crying as I scroll through them all. You killed it!!! -Bayley
Marcela & Rishi
Photo by Philip Thomas
What can we say...thank you so very much for sharing your art and your passion with us during our wedding weekend! Your photos capture the essence of the weekend-the joy, the fun, the passion, the love-you got it all. We can't wait to see "the book" and we can't want to work with you again. Thanks again!
Britney and Chase
Photo by Philip Thomas
I just wanted to give you a Huge THANK YOU!! It has been a pleasure working with you along this wonderful journey. I couldn't be happier with the way everything has turned out! Your talent is truly amazing.
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.
