Cleveland Wedding Photographers

Cleveland Wedding Photographers

Our Cleveland photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Parma, Lorain, Elyria, Lakewood, Euclid, Mentor, Cleveland Heights, North Ridgeville, Westlake, North Olmsted, North Royalton

Cleveland Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Cleveland - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Cleveland 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 Cleveland 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, Cleveland documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Cleveland Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Cleveland 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.

Ohio WPJA members are ready to document any mini, courthouse, fast, 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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5 Cleveland Wedding Photographers...

Engagement, Wedding and Elopement Photographer Dennis Crider

Dennis Crider is a visual storyteller, specializing in journalistic-style wedding photography. He skillfully captures authentic moments of the big day, showcasing true personality and style.

Dennis Crider

Loudonville in Ohio, US *Now booking Cleveland weddings.
3000 (USD)
Engagement, elopement, and wedding photography by Andrew Morrell

Andrew Morrell is a professional wedding photographer with a unique perspective. He has his own style, blending art and technology with his abiding love of music, and bringing an element of improvisation to the weddings and elopements he shoots.

3600 (USD)
Studio portrait of wedding and elopement photographer Erica Dietz

Erica Dietz is a documentary-style wedding photographer, capturing candid moments with art and light. A former intern at the Valley News Dispatch, she specializes in helping couples relax for stunning wedding portraiture.

Erica Dietz

Slippery Rock in Pennsylvania, US *Now booking Cleveland weddings.
4000 (USD)
Studio portrait of Columbus Ohio wedding photographer Monty Soungpradith

With a journalistic style, Monty Soungpradith captures honest, meaningful moments as an Ohio wedding photojournalist. He is an unobtrusive observer who passionately tells visual stories through his documentary approach.

Monty Soungpradith

Columbus in Ohio, US *Now booking Cleveland weddings.
4500 (USD)
Wedding and Elopement Photography by Kate Hagerty

With a diverse background in photojournalism, acting, and fine art framing, Kate Hagerty captures the essence of weddings as a skilled wedding photojournalist.

Kate Hagerty

Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, US *Now booking Cleveland weddings.
3000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Cleveland Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Cleveland Wedding Photographers

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

Cleveland Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A talented wedding photographer captured this playful and artistic portrait in downtown Cleveland, using a scooter to add a fun touch to the couple's special day.
At a Cleveland, Ohio reception venue, a wedding photo of the night's finale embrace. The couple, face to face, is embraced by artistic layers of darkness, lights, and bokehs.
An artistic wedding photographer captures the intricate details of a pair of shoes, framed within a symmetrical cube design featuring deep blue hues at a hotel in Cleveland, Ohio.
A beautiful wedding photo captured at a reception venue in Cleveland, Ohio. This sunset image showcases the rings and key details of the special day.
Newlyweds in Cleveland, Ohio, take a break from wedding day events to challenge each other to a pull-up contest in a gym.
In Cleveland, Ohio, at the ceremony location, a moment of lightheartedness unfolds as the bride's crown slips off her head mid-wedding and the groom reaches out to catch it.
Taken during the creative session, this captivating image from Cleveland, Ohio showcases a beautiful ceremony location, with soft sunlight casting a stunning glow over the bride.
In Cleveland, Ohio, at a reception venue, the bride and groom share an intimate dance, their tight embrace illuminated by the glow of guests' phone flashlights, resembling a mesmerizing concert atmosphere
In preparation for the wedding in Cleveland, Ohio, the maid of honor takes care of even the smallest details, making sure the bride smells fresh by spraying deodorant under her raised arms
In Cleveland, Ohio, after the wedding ceremony, the couple posed for a final indoor photo captured by the photographer as the church emptied.
A beautiful image from a nighttime wedding at The Cleveland Museum of Art. The couple stands in silhouette, bathed in a warm red and orange spotlight.
The couple at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio were attempting to pour champagne into a tower of glasses, but it eventually toppled over in their wedding image

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find top-ranked Cleveland wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Cleveland 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: How can couples find Cleveland photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Cleveland 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Cleveland 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 Cleveland wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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