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Fredericksburg Wedding Photographers

Our Fredericksburg photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Montclair, Dale City, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Lorton, Manassas, Culpeper, Newington, West Springfield, Mount Vernon, Burke

Fredericksburg Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Fredericksburg - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg 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, Fredericksburg 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 and their sons rode dirtbikes to a small countryside wedding at the town hall
Loic Bourniquel
The bride and groom posing for a romantic image during blue hour by the riverfront was a beautiful sight to behold
Karin Keesmaat
After the ceremony, the newlyweds cuddled up in the backseat of their car together, looking forward to their future life together. They also had video chats with their family so everyone could share in their special day.
Loic Bourniquel

Fredericksburg Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Fredericksburg 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.

Virginia WPJA members are ready to document any justice of the peace, quick, 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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3 Fredericksburg Wedding Photographers...

Engagement Portrait Pro, Wedding and Elopement Photographer Johnny Shryock of the WPJA

USA-based wedding photographer Johnny Shryock has been documenting incredible moments since his own brother's wedding, ten years ago. He puts couples at ease, building a connection with them that allows him to capture the special moments of their wedding day.

Johnny Shryock

Arlington in Virginia, US *Now booking Fredericksburg weddings.
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52
4250 (USD)
Portrait of wedding and elopement photographer Sarah Sta. Ana of Santa Ana Photography

Sarah Sta Ana is a wedding photojournalist in the Washington Metropolitan Area. With a passion for storytelling, she captures raw, pure, and beautiful moments. Her background in non-profits has shaped her approach to photography, and she continually hones her skills in...

Sarah Sta Ana

Aldie in Virginia, US *Now booking Fredericksburg weddings.
3
1
8
1800 (USD)

Heather Hughes Ostermaier, a veteran Virginia wedding photojournalist, captures moments with her own style. With 8 years of experience, Heather and her husband Rob bring their expertise in photojournalism to beautifully document weddings.

Heather Hughes Ostermaier

Newport News in Virginia, US *Now booking Fredericksburg weddings.
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10
2
7
2999 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Fredericksburg Couples

Fredericksburg Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Virginia wedding reportage photojournalist created this image during an outdoor Ceremony at home
Fredericksburg, MD wedding couple posed portrait session catching some breath through the rustic window after the ceremony.
Picture of a groom painting brides nails by a top Fredericksburg, VA wedding photographer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Fredericksburg wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Fredericksburg 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
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Top 4 Types of Small Weddings to Make Your Day Truly Yours
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
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
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

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Fredericksburg WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Laura & Bryan

Photo by Heather Hughes Ostermaier

Hi Heather! Thank you!! We are so excited to see the pictures. Thanks you so much for being a part of our day and capturing all our special moments. We will treasure these forever. Feel free to share any photos you'd like. Thank you again so much! I hope that one day our paths might cross again. Until then, I wish you and your family all the best!

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