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
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 justice of the peace, secret, courthouse, 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 is a Connecticut wedding photographer and lively extrovert who loves photography and telling stories of people. He uses his skill to capture moments of celebration, so his clients hold onto their memories.
4700 (USD)
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 Connecticut weddings.6500 (USD)
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 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)
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 Connecticut weddings.3800 (USD)
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 *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)
Having honed his skills for two decades, Jason Rhee has become known as a masterful wedding photojournalist. With a background in visual arts, he expertly captures the essence of the couple, creating a lighthearted atmosphere.
Jason Rhee
Northvale in New Jersey, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.2200 (USD)
Two Adventurous Souls, led by Brittany Bugaj and Dean, a brilliant documentary wedding photographer duo, have mastered the art of capturing the authentic essence of couples, their loved ones, and the stunning landscapes that serve as their wedding canvas.
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. She has worked with celebrities, commercial companies, and magazines, and now turns her lens to wedding photography.
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 of East Greenwich, RI is the owner and principal wedding photographer of Brave Hearts Photography. With over 5 years of experience and around 100 weddings in her portfolio, Katie's passion for photography began in high school and was rekindled while planning her...
Kathryn Wallace Yeaton
East Greenwich in Rhode Island, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.3000 (USD)
Sarah Priestap, a visual storyteller and photographer based in New England, USA, approaches her work in a journalistic style. With a degree in Photojournalism from Rochester Institute of Technology and years of experience alongside her partner, Sarah expertly captures...
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)
Having shot weddings in the NY and New England area for over 20 years, Bill Tse is renowned for his exceptional blend of photojournalistic and traditional styles. He is a highly experienced, award-winning photographer who graduated from the New York Institute of Photography...
Bill Tse
Brooklyn in New York, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.2300 (USD)
Edward Dye has 12 years of professional photography experience, including a background in photojournalism, Edward has the skills to capture the best memories without disturbing the moments.
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)
With over 32 years as an award-winning photojournalist, Mark Bolton's New England newspaper experience shapes his wedding approach. He aims to go beyond traditional photography, capturing the true visual story of each couple's day with candid, expressive 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)
As a documentary wedding photographer, Blake Thomas brings a unique perspective to capturing love stories. With a background in firefighting, he has a keen eye for detail and an adventurous spirit, often finding inspiration in the skies as he photographs aircraft.
Blake Thomas
Saratoga Springs in New York, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.3200 (USD)
Kathryn Cooper, a wedding photographer based in New York and California, specializes in adventurous and unique celebrations. With a background in travel photography and a love for outdoor activities, she captures personalized moments for diverse couples worldwide.
Kathryn Cooper
Pleasant Valley in New York, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.3600 (USD)
Matthew Cavanaugh is a New England-based freelance photographer with a strong background in capturing wedding moments. He is a veteran White House photographer who has covered historic events, including the election and inauguration of President Obama. His work has been...
Matthew Cavanaugh
Greenfield in Massachusetts, US *Now booking Connecticut weddings.3500 (USD)
Highly skilled wedding photographer Joanna Banks-Morgan is based in Vermont. With a background in journalism and film, she studied at Cardiff University and gained experience at Westcountry Television. Joanna founded Sixpence Studios in 2008 and has since been dedicated to...
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: 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.
Q: How can couples find reviews of Connecticut 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 Connecticut wedding photographers for their own wedding.
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.
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
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
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Connecticut WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS
Samantha + Ryan
Photo by Corey Butler
Corey, We can't thank you enough for the amazing work that you did at our wedding. You told a beautiful story through your photos and caught such special moments for us to cherish forever! Thank you for bringing humor, fun, and organization to the day! You were extremely professional, kind, and joyful. Everyone at the wedding party commented on how easy you were to work with, and you truly made our clay smooth, calm, and memorable. The best decision we made was hiring you! Wishing you and your family all the best! Love, Samantha + Ryan
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!
Eve & Daniel
Photo by Edward Dye
Hi Edward, You are great to work with. You captured really amazing moments throughout the wedding, and one of the best qualities of your work was your ability to use natural light to make everything look romantic and outstandingly beautiful. You always responded promptly to all emails and arrived early to the wedding; overall, very reliable, reasonable, and extremely talented!
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