Ann Arbor Wedding Photographers

Our Ann Arbor photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Ypsilanti, South Lyon, Canton, Westland, Romulus, Wayne, Novi, Wixom, Livonia, Garden City, Inkster, Farmington, Redford, Dearborn Heights, Taylor

Ann Arbor Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Ann Arbor - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor 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, Ann Arbor 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 shared an intimate first dance on a sea of clouds, while fog blanketed the garden outside, creating a magical moment for the couple to remember forever

Detelina Krasteva

The bride and groom tied the knot in a small yet intimate civilian union ceremony, with the mayor officiating and their closest family and friends present to witness the happy couple's kiss as they were declared husband and wife

Henri Deroche

The bride and groom chose to have a small, outdoor elopement ceremony in their backyard, with a photo capturing the moment the groom saw his bride in her stunning wedding dress for the first time

Cindy Brown

Ann Arbor Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Ann Arbor 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.

Michigan WPJA members are ready to document any town hall, pop-up, 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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2 Ann Arbor Wedding Photographers...

Ray Anthony Iavasile, a wedding photojournalist based in Michigan, is celebrated for his journalistic style and ability to capture authentic moments. He is recognized as one of the Top 50 wedding photojournalists worldwide and is the go-to choice for couples in Michigan.

Ray Iavasile

Birmingham in Michigan, US *Now booking Ann Arbor weddings.

3000 (USD)

Angela Nelson is a destination wedding photographer based in Hawaii. She discovered her passion for photography while teaching high school in Maui and has been capturing real moments and the beauty of Hawaii ever since. When she's not behind the camera, Angela enjoys...

Angela Nelson

Makawao in Hawaii, US *Now booking Ann Arbor weddings.

3400 (USD)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Ann Arbor wedding photographers for small elopements?

A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor wedding day by.

Q: How can couples find Ann Arbor photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?

A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Ann Arbor 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.

WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles

Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs

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Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding

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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

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.