Everyone always says that your wedding day is all about you. But let’s face it; that’s not always actually the case. Many couples stress over guest lists, planning, expenses, and all the frills and traditions of your standard large wedding that they may or may not even be...Read more
Connecticut Wedding Photographers
Connecticut Wedding Photographers
Our Connecticut photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stamford, Waterbury, Norwalk, Middletown, Wethersfield, Danbury, Greenwich, Stratford, Southington, Putnam, New England
Connecticut Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements
Intimate Wedding Photography in Connecticut - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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, Connecticut documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
Connecticut Photographers for Large or Small Weddings
Shooting an elopement or small Connecticut 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.
United States WPJA members are ready to document any town hall, fast, justice of the peace, 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.
25 Connecticut Wedding Photographers...
New England wedding photographer David Butler II has specialized in documentary style wedding photography for over a decade. His esteemed portfolio includes portraiture, news and sports photography, and his work has been featured in outlets such as Sports Illustrated, ESPN...
2800 (USD)
Thaddeus Ladzinski, a vibrant and outgoing wedding photojournalist from Connecticut, uses his talents to artistically document the joyous moments of celebration for his clients, creating cherished memories.
4700 (USD)
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 Connecticut weddings.6500 (USD)
Jacob Hannah, a Vermont-based wedding photographer, takes a documentary approach to his work. Influenced by storytelling and visual narratives, he captures authentic moments that tell a unique and compelling story.
Jacob Hannah
Lincoln in Vermont, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.6500 (USD)
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.
Alex Gordias
Boston in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.3500 (USD)
In his journalistic style, Alex Paul, a visual storyteller, has captured the intimate moments of over 250 destination weddings as a New England-based professional wedding photographer.
Alex Paul
Boston in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.4500 (USD)
Kayla Rice is a New England wedding photographer who began her career in professional photography at Syracuse University. With a background in photojournalism, she specializes in wedding and family lifestyle photojournalism.
Kayla Rice
West Roxbury in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.3800 (USD)
Oliver Parini is a New England wedding photographer with over a decade of experience, also specializing in editorial and commercial photography for top publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe. When not capturing special moments,...
Oliver Parini
Burlington in Vermont, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.4000 (USD)
Corey Butler is a New England-based wedding photographer driven by nostalgia and his studies of photojournalism. He strives to authentically capture moments for couples, and to preserve them by looking back and saying 'this is how things actually happened.'
Corey Butler
South Portland in Maine, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.450/hour (USD)
Jason Rhee, 20-year documentary wedding photographer: School of Visual Arts grad in late '90s; captures couple's essence during photoshoot by encouraging lighthearted atmosphere.
Jason Rhee
Northvale in New Jersey, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.2200 (USD)
Brittany Bugaj and Dean, a talented wedding photojournalist duo, are the creative minds behind Two Adventurous Souls, an exceptional team that skillfully documents the genuine emotions and cherished moments of couples' most important day.
Brittany Bugaj
Old Orchard Beach in Maine, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.4900 (USD)
Denise Chastain is an east coast US-based wedding photographer with over 25 years of experience. Known for her journalistic style, she excels at capturing authentic moments without interrupting the flow of the day.
Denise Chastain
Lynbrook in New York, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.3500 (USD)
Jenna Salvagin is a documentary wedding photographer, with a passion for preserving the authenticity and emotion of a wedding day. With a degree in photography from the School of Visual Arts, she brings a creative and artistic eye to capturing memories.
Jenna Salvagin
Warwick in New York, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.2000 (USD)
Katie, the owner and principal wedding photographer of Brave Hearts Photography in East Greenwich, RI, has been in business for over 5 years, capturing around 100 weddings. Her photography journey began in high school and was rekindled while planning her own wedding.
Kathryn Wallace Yeaton
East Greenwich in Rhode Island, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.3000 (USD)
Sarah Priestap, a documentary photographer based in New England, specializes in visual storytelling at weddings. With a degree in Photojournalism from the Rochester Institute of Technology, Sarah authentically captures the moments of love that unfold during weddings.
Sarah Priestap
Tunbridge in Vermont, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.3500 (USD)
Maria Hunter is a photographer based in New York and Connecticut who approaches her work with a documentary style. With a focus on storytelling and visual aesthetics, she passionately captures the emotions and moments of her subjects.
Maria Hunter
New York in New York, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.4195 (USD)
In his journalistic style, NY wedding photographer Bill Tse captures beautiful moments of love and joy. With over 20 years of experience in the New York and New England area, he combines traditional and modern techniques to create stunning images.
Bill Tse
Brooklyn in New York, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.2300 (USD)
Edward Dye is a wedding photojournalist with an unobtrusive approach. With 12 years of experience, he has diverse skills to capture honest moments professionally.
Edward Dye
New York City in New York, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.3990 (USD)
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 Connecticut weddings.6600 (USD)
Mark Bolton, an experienced photojournalist with 32 years in the field, infuses his New England newspaper background into wedding photography. His goal is to authentically document couples' days, surpassing traditional shots with candid, naturally unfolding moments...
Mark Bolton
Rochester in New Hampshire, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.2500 (USD)
In 2006, William embarked on his journey as a wedding photojournalist, adopting a journalistic style to capture beautiful and authentic moments. With an unobtrusive approach, he skillfully documents the intimate relationships and stories that unfold on a couple's...
William West
in New Jersey, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.3850 (USD)
A talented wedding photojournalist and former firefighter, Blake Thomas captures the most heartfelt moments of couples' special days. When he's not behind the camera, he can be found perfecting his mouth-watering BBQ ribs or exploring majestic mountain ranges.
Blake Thomas
Saratoga Springs in New York, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.3200 (USD)
Kathryn Cooper, a wedding photojournalist based in New York and California, specializes in unique wedding & elopement photography worldwide. With a background in travel and humanitarian photography, she offers adventurous couples creative, nontraditional, and joy-filled...
Kathryn Cooper
Pleasant Valley in New York, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.3600 (USD)
With a keen eye for storytelling, Matthew Cavanaugh is a wedding photojournalist based in New England. Having documented historic moments, including President Obama's election and inauguration, his work has graced the pages of influential publications like The New York...
Matthew Cavanaugh
Greenfield in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.3500 (USD)
Based in Vermont, Joanna Banks-Morgan is a highly skilled wedding photographer with a background in journalism and film. She studied at Cardiff University and gained valuable experience at Westcountry Television. Since 2008, Joanna has been dedicated to capturing couples...
Joanna Banks Morgan
Brandon in Vermont, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.6450 (USD)
Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Connecticut Couples
Wedding Venue Pictures by Connecticut Wedding Photographers
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Connecticut Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers
Below are some Connecticut wedding photography samples from the world’s best wedding photographers of the WPJA. Some of these Connecticut marriage pictures might be artistic portraits, details, or documentary-style images that have come from getting ready sessions, wedding ceremonies, reception venues, or Connecticut engagement portrait sessions with couples.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Connecticut 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 Connecticut wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: How can couples find Connecticut photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Connecticut 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: How can couples find top-ranked Connecticut wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Connecticut 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.
Getting Married in Connecticut - Planning for the Best Wedding Photography
Connecticut, along the Long Island Sound, offers many scenic locations for the Connecticut bride and groom to choose from for their ceremony and reception photography needs. The restored whaling village and living museum in Mystic Seaport provide quaint New England style backdrops for your Connecticut photos. Your photographer will have opportunities to capture images in New England historic villages surrounded by beautiful buildings. If your Connecticut nuptials fall during the months of September and October, foliage season aids in creating colorful picture backdrops. Your special day can only be complemented by Connecticut's parks and forests which offer something for everyone...wedding guests or members of your party may enjoy a walk on one of the many CT hiking trails or they may enjoy a day at the beach. Whether you choose a Connecticut beach ceremony, New England style, or a fall foliage wedding, your CT wedding photojournalist is sure to enjoy shooting photos amidst the beautiful backdrop of your Connecticut event location.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
WHAT EXACTLY DOES IT MEAN TO ELOPE? If you look up the definition of “elope” in the Merriam-Webster dictionary , you’ll find a plethora of meanings making it quite clear how polarizing the word has become, and how it has transformed and evolved with the passage of time and...Read more
While some of us were fortunate enough to be born as extroverts, not everyone feels the same way. For a good chunk of the population, any number of the typical wedding day traditions can inspire anxiety and existential dread. This day is all about you, yes, but does that...Read more
RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Connecticut WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Alina & William
Photo by Edward Dye
Hi Ed, From start to finish, our experience with you for our wedding photography was incredibly pleasant and easy! You are so great to work; you have great professionalism and skills. We are so pleased we chose you as the photographer for our big day–we’ve heard nothing but rave reviews of our photos since. You captured our magical weekend beautifully and our only regret is that we didn’t hire you for our rehearsal dinner as well! We want to thank you for capturing our wedding day and night so beautifully and allowing us to relive it over & over again through photos!
Katie & Tom
Photo by William West
Will... I am dying over the pics! They are stunning! Thank you, thank you for everything and being so easy to work with!
Arianne & Leon
Photo by Edward Dye
Thank You from the bottom of our hearts Edward! You knew exactly what to do and where to go to capture background pictures of the Brooklyn bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge park. You captured our romance and all excitement of the day easily! You are a true professional with true Artistic talent. you were wonderful to work with. What we loved the most, the very next day you posted a 50 picture sneak peak of our day on Facebook. every bride wants to relive the day and to see those pictures ,the very next day, was a perfect gift to me, the bride. i have to say if i only had those 50 pictures I'd be completely happy and content, truly! But you then sent us a custom made cd and case with our photos on the cover. Very nice surprise! All the pictures from the day, start to finish and fabulous! we both feel very blessed to have found you and were able to get a booking with you! Thank you Edward!!! Love, Leon and Ari P.
WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.
