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Alberta Wedding Photographers

Our Alberta photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Red Deer, Banff

Alberta Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Alberta - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Alberta 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 Alberta 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, Alberta documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Outdoor Restaurant Garden Wedding Ceremony Kiss Photo as bride and groom seal their marriage
Daniel Sim
The bride was about to make her grand entrance, as the groom stood outside the city hall, blindfolded, surrounded by guests in the streets
Simon Cassanas
A loving couple embraces in the golden light of the evening sun, surrounded by the enchanting beauty of a wedding hall's grounds. The serene gardens, adorned with lush greenery, tranquil ponds, and cascading wisteria, created a backdrop for portraits.
Andy Sidders

Alberta Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Alberta 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.

Canada WPJA members are ready to document any justice of the peace, town hall, civil ceremony, 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 Alberta Wedding Venues

4 Alberta Wedding Photographers...

BW studio portrait of adventure wedding photographer Eliza Slobodzian

Eliza Slobodzian is a documentary wedding photographer based in Canada. Alongside her husband, they are the founders and photographers at 4Eyes Photography. With a passion for both photography and adventure, they strive to capture authentic moments.

Eliza Slobodzian

Cochrane in Alberta, CA
42
98
4000 (CAD)
Canada wedding and elopement photography by Lauren Hannah Garcia

With a documentary approach, Lauren Hannah Garcia, a seasoned Canadian wedding photographer, finds inspiration in the captivating energy and emotional moments that unfold during weddings, preserving the connections between couples, family, and friends.

Lauren Hannah Garcia

Edmonton in Alberta, CA
23
15
3300 (CAD)
Ontario / Brampton wedding and elopement photography by Aniket Sananse of Canada

Aniket Sananse is an international traveling wedding photographer, specializing in wedding and elopement photography. He also covers photoshoots for newborns, families, and candid couple portraits. With a background in pharmacy, Aniket's passion for photography led him...

Aniket Sananse

Brampton in Ontario, CA *Now booking Alberta weddings.
6
1
29
2000 (CAD)
Lifestyle portrait of wedding photographer Rick Collins of Love You Me Picture studio

With a documentary approach to wedding photography, Rick Collins tells captivating visual stories that will be cherished for a lifetime. His keen eye for details and storytelling allows him to capture the essence of each couple's unique journey. Whether at home or...

Rick Collins

Victoria in British Columbia, CA *Now booking Alberta weddings.
22
7
3600 (CAD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Alberta Couples

Alberta Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Alberta Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Wedding Venue Pictures by Alberta Wedding Photographers

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

Alberta Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Newlyweds walk down the aisle at Tunnel Mountain in Banff, with a powerful mountain backdrop, during their picturesque wedding ceremony.
A tender moment captured at Willow Lane Barn in Calgary as the bride and groom share their first kiss during the wedding ceremony, showing a passionate embrace.
Black and white action shot of the wild dance floor at the Banff Gondola reception. Hands in the air, guests having a great time.
A romantic portrait captured by a creative wedding photographer at the Venue at Malcom Hotel in Canmore, Canada. The couple is silhouetted against a backdrop of colorful lights, creating an award-winning image.
Wedding ceremony in Calgary, Alberta: The bride and groom signing the wedding certificate on the best man's back, against a backdrop of a corn field under a beautiful, blue sky. A unique and memorable moment captured.
Bride and groom enjoying a joyful moment together on the ski lift at Sunshine Ski Resort in Banff
An award-winning wedding portrait captured by a talented photographer at The Foundry Room in Edmonton, Alberta. The bride is beautifully illuminated by the window's harsh light, creating a stunning image of elegance and beauty.
At the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton, AB, a striking photo captures the groom from a unique low angle, framed through red plastic. Above, strings of lights create an enchanting pattern in the sky.
Bride and groom stand in a colorful light, cast by the church stained glass windows, at Hastings Lake Gardens in Sherwood Park, AB.
A bride and groom stroll along a ridge at Pocatera Ridge in Canada, basking in the glowing sunset and surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery
Guests at the reception location in Edmonton, Alberta raid the photobooth props and put on a show, showcasing their creativity and enthusiasm
A couple in love walks hand in hand along the shores of Minnewanka Lake at Banff, Canada, during a majestic sunrise engagement photo shoot

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Alberta wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Alberta 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: How can couples find reviews of Alberta 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 Alberta wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Alberta wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Alberta 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
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
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...Read more
Wedding Economy: The Ups and Downs
We all know that the economy can go through some hard times, and be somewhat reminiscent of past recessions. However, as people cut back on non-essential little luxuries here and there, one constant remains: weddings. People don’t tend to just stop getting married due to a...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 Alberta WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Tara and Erik

Photo by Rick Collins

We love you, Rick. There is not enough room in this review to tell you how lucky and happy we were to find you. Not only are you an amazing photographer, but you are an awesome person. We had a blast hanging out with you the day after our wedding for our post nup shoot. You went above and beyond trying to capture our wedding weekend and did it well in the high heat and humidity.

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Anne and Geoff

Photo by Rick Collins

OMG, Rick, these are incredible. Thank you so so much!

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Vicki and Eric

Photo by Rick Collins

Dear Rick, I have one word to describe you and Cheryl: amazing! Photography was by far the most important aspect of our wedding and I spent months researching photographers for our destination wedding in Mexico. We wanted to capture the true essence of our day in a photojournalistic and modern style. You guys were absolutely the perfect fit! Not only are you an extraordinarily talented artist, but you and Cheryl have such amazing energy! I had no idea how important it really was to have someone there to not only take beautiful pictures, but to really help put you at ease. And you did all of that and more. We are so thankful for the way everything turned out and I am in love with my wedding pictures!

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