Africa Wedding Photographers

Africa Wedding Photographers

Our Africa photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, DR Congo, Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Algeria, Sudan, Morocco, Angola, Mozambique, Ghana, Madagascar, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, Malawi, Zambia, Senegal, Chad, Somalia, Zimbabwe, Guinea, Rwanda, Benin, Burundi, Tunisia, South Sudan, Togo, Sierra Leone, Libya, Congo, Liberia, Central African Republic, Mauritania, Eritrea, Namibia, Gambia, Botswana, Gabon, Lesotho, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritius, Eswatini, Djibouti, Comoros, Cabo Verde, Sao Tome & Principe, Seychelles

Africa Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Africa Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Africa 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 fast, quick, small, 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.

View Award-Winning Pictures from Africa Wedding Venues

18 Africa Wedding Photographers...

Wedding, engagement and elopement photography by Nilufer Nalbantoglu

Nilufer Nalbantoglu is a traveling wedding photographer who developed an early interest in photography through her father, reading magazines and playing with twin lens machines. She began her business career in textiles and furniture photography before focusing on weddings.

Nilufer Nalbantoglu

Kadıköy in Istanbul, TR *Now booking Africa weddings.
800 (EUR)
Engagement Portraits by top Wedding and Elopement Photographer Sylvain Bouzat

Sylvain Bouzat is an experienced, traveling destination wedding photographer. Since 2010, he has been creating documentary visions and reportages at weddings. He has visited numerous countries with his medium format film camera. His passionate and humanistic approach is...

Sylvain Bouzat

Lyon, FR *Now booking Africa weddings.
4200 (EUR)
WPJA POY Trophy-Winner William Lambelet - Wedding and Elopement Photographer

William Lambelet started his wedding photography career in 2009. He has a knack for capturing genuine moments at weddings with a photojournalistic style. His keen eye for detail allows him to document every aspect of the special day in a unique way.

2100 (EUR)
Self-Portrait of Nicolas Bastien, a Marriage Photographer

Nicolas Bastien, a wedding photojournalist, has a deep love for travel and believes it is the key to enriching one's life. His passion for photography was born from this belief and he now specializes in capturing unique moments in weddings.

Nicolas Bastien

Quimper in Finistere (29) , FR *Now booking Africa weddings.
950 (EUR)
Couple engagement photo sessions, wedding and elopement photography by Emre Nesli

Emre Nesli is a wedding photographer known for his ability to capture real moments and emotions. He has been photographing weddings since 2012, focusing on destination weddings and engagement portraits. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, he is available to travel anywhere for your...

Emre Nesli

İstanbul in Istanbul, TR *Now booking Africa weddings.
950 (EUR)
Ufuk Sarisen Wedding Photography

Ufuk Sarisen is a professional family and wedding photographer from Istanbul. He travels around the world to capture couples' special moments on their big day. With his expertise in travel, documentary, and editorial photography, he creates unique and memorable...

Ufuk Sarisen

Istanbul in Istanbul, TR *Now booking Africa weddings.
1300 (EUR)
New Delhi documentary-style wedding photographer Shivali Chopra - India WPJA Pro

Shivali Chopra is an internationally acclaimed wedding photographer, with experience shooting in 20 countries, multiple awards, and accolades from press and Sony.

Shivali Chopra

New Delhi in Delhi, IN *Now booking Africa weddings.
1000 (USD)
Wedding photography and couple portraits by Francesca Vitulano of Framelines

Francesca Vitulano is a professional documentary wedding photographer based in Italy. With a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's in Fine Arts, she has been capturing weddings since 2012. Her unobtrusive style beautifully captures raw emotions and unexpected moments.

Francesca Vitulano

Gualdo Tadino in Perugia, IT *Now booking Africa weddings.
1900 (EUR)
Adventure weddings + mountain engagements and elopement photography by Bonnie Sizer

Bonnie Sizer is a Colorado-based wedding photographer. With a background in art, she studied at Colorado State University and developed a love for capturing real moments. Combining her passion for photography and artistic skills, Bonnie creates stunning photos at weddings...

Bonnie Sizer

Erie in Colorado, US *Now booking Africa weddings.
3000 (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.

9 (BRL)
At work portrait of wedding and elopement photographer Rogerio Frota dos Santos

Rogerio Frota dos Santos is a traveling destination wedding photographer with experience capturing emotive love stories from all around the world. He started shooting with an amateur camera as a former flight attendant, and evolved to a professional camera for wedding...

3500 (BRL)
Color portrait of wedding photographer Lauren Barkume

A wedding photojournalist with a love for the Washington Metro Area, Lauren Barkume's passion for capturing nature's beauty and genuine emotions sets her images apart.

Lauren Barkume

Alexandria in Virginia, US *Now booking Africa weddings.
4990 (USD)
Adventure elopement and wedding photography by Mike Kory

Mike Kory is a traveling wedding photographer who combines Mechanical Engineering (his day-job) with making people feel comfortable, pointing, and making Bonnie laugh. He's Bonnie's husband and co-parent to their two strange dogs.

Mike Kory

Erie in Colorado, US *Now booking Africa weddings.
4400 (USD)

Maxime Desessard takes a documentary approach to wedding photography, using storytelling and a visual style to capture the meaningful emotions of the day. With a passion for his craft, he aims to create honest and authentic images that truly tell the couple's story.

Maxime Desessard

Paris, FR *Now booking Africa weddings.
1900 (EUR)
Documentary and artistic wedding photography by Vincent Montagne

Vincent Montagne is a passionate wedding photographer who has been in the industry for almost 15 years. With a background in advertising, documentary, and artistic photography, Vincent captures the joy and emotion of weddings in a burst of color.

Vincent Montagne

Paris, FR *Now booking Africa weddings.
2300 (EUR)
Lifestyle portrait of Italian wedding photographer Pietro Cardile

In his journalistic style, Pietro Cardile, a well-traveled wedding photojournalist, expertly captures the essence of weddings. With over 28 years of experience, his Studio provides transparent and professional quality services to couples.

Pietro Cardile

Messina in Messina, IT *Now booking Africa weddings.
1600 (EUR)
Lifestyle Portrait of Wedding Photographer Andrea Isa

Andrea Isa, a wedding photographer specializing in capturing genuine smiles, heartfelt looks, and deep connections between couples. With a background in observation, beauty, and emotions, she creates captivating and timeless collections that truly represent each couple...

Andrea Isa

Madrid, ES *Now booking Africa weddings.
1800 (EUR)
Landes wedding photography by Marina Contis of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Maria Contis is a documentary wedding photographer with an innate ability to tell a couple's love story through her lens. Her passion for capturing honest and authentic moments is evident in every frame she captures.

1750 (EUR)

1 more photographers available for your wedding...

1500 US Dollar

Johannesburg Wedding Photo & Film: Adam Hilton

Johannesburg in Gauteng, South Africa

Timeless Imagery: Johannesburg Photographer Captures Authentic Love & Emotion

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Africa Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Africa Wedding Photographers

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

Africa Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

In Tunis, Tunisia, the shadow of the singer adds an artistic touch to the reception, infusing the atmosphere with rhythm and melody as guests revel in the celebration.
Bride joyfully places ring on groom's finger during garden wedding ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya, surrounded by lush greenery and loved ones.
Digital artistic Wolwedans Dunes Lodge wedding image in Namibia on the Namib Rand reserve in Africa showing the bride Getting ready in the desert
Namibia wedding art detail picture at the Wolwedans Dunes Lodge in Africa of the grooms suit hanging in the desert shade
Artistic Namib Rand reserve wedding detail image at the Wolwedans Dunes Lodge in Africa showing Desert sand, the brides dress, and the grooms shoes
Africa engagement portrait with a posed couple in interesting light and a shadow geometric composition in Marrakech, Morocco

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Africa 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 Africa wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Africa 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 Africa wedding day by.
Q: Who are the best Africa wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Africa 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
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
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
While some people live for the hustle and bustle of a big wedding with extravagant décor and an impossibly long guest list, others find these kinds of weddings to be too much hoopla, preferring instead something simpler and quieter, allowing for more intimacy between them...Read more

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Africa WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

santorini wedding photo - a rocky hill on the island - santorini - greece wedding photographer

Sam + Stephan

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

So it will probably take me a little longer to find my words, but for now I would like you to know that we are in AWE of your talent and ability to capture us so completely!!!! These two videos and the pictures will be my most treasured possessions. We will never be able to repay you for creating such wonderful memories for us. Both with the photos and the amazing spirit you brought with you! We cannot stop talking about how much more special you made the day for us and now we get to re-live it!!! I am working on compiling the pictures that Kels took for us and will send them to you so you can see behind the scenes :) We are so grateful that you are a part of our lives and we are so impressed with your passion and character!!! THANK YOU!!!! Probably a little off, but hopefully it makes sense! Kalbimizin derinliklerinden teşekkür ederiz Love, Sam & Stephen

locarno switzerland wedding photography at villa orsalino of the bride and groom laughing

Jasmin + Claudio

Photo by Ufuk Sarisen

Now we found time to watch all the pictures and we LOOOVE THEM!.You definitely have this very special professional eye for extraordinary pictures. Thank you again.

Mersin Martı Hotel Wedding Photojournalism image of bride and groom laughing

Gözde&Süheyl

Photo by Emre Nesli

Hey, Thank you for everything. I mean for every moments you captured in your way and your friendship for whole day. You are not only a photographer but also a consultant, organizer and an artist.