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Burlington Wedding Photographers

Our Burlington photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Winooski, South Burlington, Colchester, Shelburne, Williston, Jericho, Hinesburg, Milton, Saint Albans, Waterbury, Stowe, Morristown, Swanton, Middlebury

Burlington Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Burlington - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Burlington 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 Burlington 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, Burlington documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
A no fuss, no frills outdoor elopement with just siblings and parents
Natasha Lamalle
The couple eloped and were married in a small ceremony with few witnesses in the garden courtyard at City Hall
Lori Anne Crewe
Outdoor beach wedding photo as the bride basks in the sunlight
Carlo Bettuolo

Burlington Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Burlington 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.

Vermont WPJA members are ready to document any fast, DIY - do it yourself, quick, 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 Burlington Wedding Venues

4 Burlington Wedding Photographers...

Portrait of Wedding and Elopement Photographer Megan Hannah

Megan Hannah, a New England, USA wedding photographer, lives in Vermont with her husband, two cats, and backyard chickens. Since 2012, she has captured over 100 weddings, working alongside her husband in a documentary-style approach.

Megan Hannah

Lincoln in Vermont, US *Now booking Burlington weddings.
80
6500 (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 Burlington weddings.
158
8
6500 (USD)
New England wedding photography by Oliver Parini

With over a decade of experience as a New England wedding photojournalist, Oliver Parini has an eye for capturing authentic and spontaneous moments that truly tell the story of each couple's wedding day.

Oliver Parini

Burlington in Vermont, US
10
8
4000 (USD)
Portrait of Wedding Photographer Sarah Priestap

Sarah Priestap is a wedding photographer in New England, USA. With second-generation experience, her degree in Photojournalism from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and years of practice with her partner, Jeff Porter, Sarah has been capturing weddings for a number of...

Sarah Priestap

Tunbridge in Vermont, US *Now booking Burlington weddings.
9
3500 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Burlington Couples

Burlington Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

At a private residence in Burlington, VT, the groom joyfully howls on the dance floor as he tightly embraces his bride
A friend extends congratulations to the groom at a private residence in Burlington, VT
A funny wedding image was created at the Marriott Hotel in Burlington, Massachusetts, showing the couple sitting at a small round sweetheart table, reacting to a humorous best man toast
Couple photography in Burlington, VT during a pre wedding engagement shoot at the Waterfront under a sky filled with clouds
Kids play with bubbles during the cocktail hour at Mountain Top Inn, Chittenden, VT
Burlington, Vermont outdoor Wedding by a New England and CT wedding photographer. | The bride and groom exchange rings during their wedding outside..
image of a Burlington, Vermont groom walking and talking with a friend at his outdoor wedding
Mural of Elvis overlooks engaged couple in Burlington | VT portrait session for engagement
Burlington wedding photo humor | wedding photo of confetti canon blast to the face
Engagement portrait shots from a high angle of this couple next to the water In Burlington Vermont
The bride and groom kiss as they exit the outdoor ceremony with mountains in the background in this photo by a Burlington, VT wedding photographer.
A woman exclaims excitedly at the wedding, surrounded by other guests in this photo by a Burlington, VT wedding photographer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Burlington 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 Burlington wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Burlington wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Burlington 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: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Burlington 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 Burlington wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
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
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

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