Boston Wedding Photographers

Boston Wedding Photographers

Our Boston photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Amesbury, Andover, Boxford, Danvers, Essex, Georgetown, Gloucester, Groveland, Hamilton, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lawrence, Lynn, Lynnfield, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Malden, Marblehead, Melrose, Merrimac, Methuen, Middleton, Nahant, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, Peabody, Rockport, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus, Swampscott, Topsfield, Wenham, West Newbury

Boston Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

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

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Boston Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Boston 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.

Massachusetts WPJA members are ready to document any secret, courthouse, pop-up, 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.

17 Boston Wedding Photographers...

New England wedding event coverage, engagement portraits and elopement photography by Simi Rabinowitz

Simi Rabinowitz, a wedding photojournalist from New England, USA, captures heartfelt moments with an inconspicuous, journalistic style, allowing couples to relive their unforgettable day through unique and natural images.

Simi Rabinowitz

Somerville in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
2700 (USD)
Engagement sessions and wedding photography by Alex Gordias of New England

Alex Gordeev is a renowned East Coast wedding photographer, experienced in New England and across the United States. He excels in making his clients feel comfortable while capturing heartfelt memories they will cherish forever.

3500 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Alex Paul

Alex Paul is a New England-based professional wedding photographer with over 250 destination weddings to his name, including locations such as Italy, Greece, Switzerland, Montenegro, Thailand, Hungary, Czech Republic and Iceland.

4500 (USD)
Ben Schaefer Engagement and Wedding Images

In his role as a visual storyteller, Ben Schaefer employs a journalistic style to capture authentic moments, particularly during weddings. Using a Leica camera system, he showcases his attention to detail and care in capturing the special day.

Ben Schaefer

Arlington in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
4800 (USD)
Boston wedding and elopement photography by Kayla Rice of the Massachusetts FPJA

Drawing on her extensive experience in documentary photography, Kayla Rice is a skilled wedding photographer who artfully captures the authenticity and emotion of the moment.

Kayla Rice

West Roxbury in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
3800 (USD)
Studio portrait of New England small wedding and elopement photographer Nicole Chan

New England-based wedding photographer, Nicole Chan, is a visual storyteller who expertly captures candid moments and creates timeless portraits using a journalistic style. With an unobtrusive approach, she ensures an authentic representation of each couple's special...

Nicole Chan

Quincy in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
6000 (USD)
Portrait of New England Wedding Photographer Connie Miller of studioatticus

Connie Adams, a New England-based wedding photographer, has gained recognition for her journalistic style. With over 250 weddings in her portfolio, she has been featured in notable publications such as O Magazine, Brides Boston Magazine, and The Knot Magazine.

Connie Miller

West Newton in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
6600 (USD)

Hugue Robert Marsan is an authentic visual storyteller with a documentary approach to his craft. As a wedding photographer hailing from Haiti, he utilizes his unobtrusive style to capture life's precious moments with his camera.

2550 (USD)
Lifestye portrait of Boston wedding photographer Channing Johnson, of the Massachusetts WPJA

Channing Johnson, a Boston-based wedding photographer, holds a degree in photojournalism. His work has appeared in TIME Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and U.S. News and World Report. With over 350 weddings documented, his storytelling approach ensures authentic and...

Channing Johnson

Melrose in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
4300 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Annalee Durland-Jones, a Boston, MA Wedding Photographer

Annalee Durland-Jones is a wedding photographer based in New England, specializing in authentic and sentimental moments. She discovered her passion for photography in high school and fell in love with capturing love stories. With a focus on storytelling, Annalee aims to...

6000 (USD)
BW Studio Portrait of Wedding Photographer Anderson Marques - United States WPJA
2590 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding and Elopement Photographer Megan Hannah

Megan Hannah, a New England wedding photographer, lives in Vermont with her husband, two cats, and backyard chickens. Since 2012, she has been capturing the heartfelt moments of love with a camera, using a documentary approach to storytelling.

Megan Hannah

Lincoln in Vermont, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
6500 (USD)
Engagement, Wedding and Elopement Photographer for New England, Andy Madea

Andy Madea, a New England wedding photographer, brings his love for adventure and the outdoors to his work. With a background in exploring mountains and fishing in the coastal waters of Maine and New Hampshire, he now calls the Mad River Valley of Vermont home, where he...

Andy Madea

Waitsfield in Vermont, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
8000 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Jacob Hannah

Jacob Hannah is a Vermont-based wedding photojournalist with a knack for capturing beautiful moments. With a degree in photojournalism, his journalistic style and unobtrusive approach ensure authentic and heartfelt photographs.

Jacob Hannah

Lincoln in Vermont, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
6500 (USD)
New England wedding and elopement photography by Christine Hochkeppel

Christine Hochkeppel, a seasoned New England wedding photojournalist, has a decade of experience capturing weddings and has contributed to renowned publications like Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Cape Cod Times, and the Boston Globe.

3675 (USD)
Massachusetts Couple Portraits by Wedding Photographer Katie Kaizer

Katie Kaizer, a photographer specializing in documentary approach and storytelling, is based in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With her keen eye for capturing the visual essence of each event, Katie strives to create images that will be cherished by couples for a lifetime.

Katie Kaizer

Nantucket in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
8500 (USD)
Wenjie Han is an engagement and wedding photographer for NY

In his work as a visual storyteller and journalistic-style photographer, Will Han captures the beautiful and authentic moments of love. He is a documentary wedding photographer available for destinations in the Northeast and beyond.

Wenjie Han

Long Island City in New York, US *Now booking Boston weddings.
3000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Boston Couples

Boston Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A fine art portrait captured by a Boston wedding photographer, at Seaport area in MA, of a couple walking and holding hands with glass reflections for an engagement session.
Creative portrait of a couple by a Boston wedding photographer, in an engagement session photo on Commonwealth Avenue in, MA, where she shows off her ring on ring finger, their kiss is out of focus.
A black and white wedding photograph capturing a humorous moment at the ceremony in Boston, MA, where the priest appears to have the arms of a painting behind him.
Award-winning portrait capturing the modern couple against a backdrop of colors. Backlit with a red and orange spotlight, this contemporary image showcases their love in the heart of Boston, Mass.
Capturing their modern love story, this award-winning portrait frames the stylish couple against the backdrop of a Boston subway train, embodying contemporary romance with a touch of artistic flair.
Bride and groom elegantly make their way to the wedding ceremony on an escalator at a hotel in Boston, Massachusetts - a bw timeless image
At Boston, MA, a bride's sisters and mother lend a hand as she gets into her wedding dress at the hotel, moments before the ceremony
At Mastros Restaurant in Boston, guests and children gather around round tables, eagerly awaiting the bride and groom on their wedding day.
In this picture taken by a WPJA wedding photographer, a couple embraces each other while standing on the stairs overlooking the Charles River Esplanade in Boston, MA
In Boston, Massachusetts, a bride gracefully navigates a puddle in the crosswalk as the couple makes their way to their rainy wedding ceremony
A couple is captured in an engagement portrait taken in the beautiful Boston Public Gardens, where they are seen sitting on a red and white checked picnic blanket, sharing a lunch snack and playfully feeding each other
A couple is pictured in Boston, Massachusetts, surrounded by vibrant autumn leaves, both stylishly dressed in black formal attire, joyfully laughing together

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston 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 Boston wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find Boston photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Boston 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
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
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
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Boston WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Wedding photography of the Ceremony at the Groom's home in Madaket on Nantucket Island

Rochelle and Ryan

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Katie, First card for you! Many thanks for your professionalism. The formals are perfect...grasses made a great backdrop. Everyone loves the photo of Ry and Ro in the Madaket grasses and the release of the petals...even more special are the candids, me with my precious Chris and Nolan. "Scotty the body" dancing with everyone and the tender moments...the hugs, kisses and love. Thank you for memorializing these. Love, Carol Mother of the Groom

Madaket Beach, Nantucket wedding photography from a seaside, shore elopement

Heather and Mitch

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Katie, We want to thank you for everything you did for us this past summer. Canceling our original wedding plans because of covid was difficult but we felt so lucky to get the chance to replan with you! Our photos were more than we could have dreamed of and they have brought us so much joy over the last several months. Thank you for the prints too! It's so nice enjoying them framed! Love, Heather, Mitch, and Kira

Wedding Ceremony Photography at the First Congregational Church - Nantucket, MA

Jenna and Brandon

Photo by Katie Kaizer

Dear Katie, It is difficult to put down on paper how much gratitude we feel about the entire experience. This has been one truly amazing year! It is not lost son us how incredibly fortunate we are to have had our love story captured so beautifully by someone who started as a photographer and ended up being an amazing friend! Brandon and I are so grateful for your kindness, caring and genuine heart. You have truly made this entire experience magical. Your talent truly shines through the lens and each photo is more beautiful than the next. Your ability to capture feelings and emotions puts you above the rest. Everything from our weekend was perfect. Thank you for taking this journey with us. Thank you for your support and love. We are so honored to know you Katie. You're simply the best. Thank you for absolutely everything! All our love, Jenna and Brandon