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Our India photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Jaipur, Uttarakhand

India Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in India - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best India 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 India 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, India 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 small but joyous wedding ceremony saw the newlyweds exiting the Abbey, to be showered with handfuls of rice by their delighted guests, with the groom trying to hide his face
Alessia Bruchi
A small, intimate wedding was held outdoors, with a civil ceremony presided over by a reverend on the lawn under the shining sun
Kent Meireis
Civil Town Hall Wedding Photography of Spaced out chairs and minimal guests
John Sanders

India Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small India 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.

Asia WPJA members are ready to document any quick, civil ceremony, 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.

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15 India Wedding Photographers...

Engagement Portrait Pro and Wedding Photographer Ankita Asthana

Ankita Asthana is a talented wedding photographer who has a background in traveling and experiencing diverse cultures. With a passion for capturing unique moments in chaotic settings, she uses photography as a means of expression and connection.

Ankita Asthana

Mumbai in Maharashtra, IN
105
59
6000 (USD)
Nitin Dangwal of Shutterink, a Top India Wedding Photographer

Nitin Dangwal is an India-based wedding photographer and co-founder of Shutterink. With over a decade of experience, he excels at capturing real moments at marriage events, big or small. His images are known for their strong emotions, energy, and celebration of family bonds.

Nitin Dangwal

New Delhi in Delhi, IN
30
17
3500 (USD)
Studio portrait of Rish Agarwal, a candid wedding photographer

Rish Agarwal is a professional wedding photographer who captures real moments at marriage events. With 10 years of experience, he left the corporate world to pursue his passion and has been documenting remarkable stories ever since.

Rish Agarwal

in Delhi, IN
11
31
3000 (USD)
New Delhi documentary-style wedding photographer Shivali Chopra - India WPJA Pro

Shivali Chopra is an acclaimed wedding photographer who has worked in 20 countries and received awards and recognition from both the press and Sony. She is known for her ability to capture authentic moments at weddings, regardless of the size of the event.

Shivali Chopra

New Delhi in Delhi, IN
31
22
1000 (USD)
Engagement, elopements and wedding photography by Sujith Kumar of Incognito frames

Sujith Kumar, a wedding photographer with a background in retro aesthetics, embraces an unconventional approach in capturing weddings. Based in South India, Sujith and his team take pride in being part of the vibrant wedding culture.

Sujith Kumar

Chennai in Tamil Nadu, IN
31
1200 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Wedding Photographer Vinod Singh

Vinod Singh

Jaipur in Rajasthan, IN
700 (USD)
Asia wedding photography by Anbu Jawahar Ra

With over 13 years of experience, Anbu Jawahar Ra is a highly skilled wedding photojournalist. Having beautifully captured love stories across India and beyond, Anbu brings a candid and authentic touch to his photographs.

Anbu Jawahar Ra

Bangalore in Karnataka, IN
13
2000 (USD)
WPJA POY Trophy-Winner William Lambelet - Wedding and Elopement Photographer

William Lambelet began his career as a wedding photographer in 2009. He has a special talent for capturing real moments at weddings using a photojournalistic approach. With his unique perspective, he documents every detail of the special day, no matter how big or small.

William Lambelet

Montpellier in Herault (34) , FR *Now booking India weddings.
221
3
4
2
2100 (EUR)
Studio portrait of wedding photographer Tanushree Vaidya

Tanushree Vaidya is a traveling destination wedding photographer with experiences across 14 countries, combining previous skills in commerce, hair artistry, portrait photography, and graphic design.

Tanushree Vaidya

Hayward in California, US *Now booking India weddings.
24
61
4000 (USD)
Geeshan Bandara wedding photography studio owner

Geeshan Bandara, an international award-winning wedding photographer, specializes in capturing stories through his pictures. With over 10 years of experience shooting weddings across Europe and Asia, he has worked with both grand celebrity weddings and small intimate ones.

Geeshan Bandara

Dubai, AE *Now booking India weddings.
43
2
18
2500 (USD)
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 India weddings.
6
1
29
2000 (CAD)
Chandan Sojitra is an Engagement Portrait, Wedding and Elopement Photographer

Wedding photographer Chandan Sojitra provides stunning visual storytelling to bring your big day to life. With a creative background, a camera in hand, and passion to tell stories through imagery, Chandan has become a sought-after photographer in the local community.

Chandan Sojitra

Dubai, AE *Now booking India weddings.
2
2
22
2200 (USD)
Wedding Photojournalism by Megumu Kohagura

Megumu Kohagura has been a wedding photographer since 2006, capturing genuine moments at both big and small marriage events. Since 2010, he has focused on landscape photography and also works as a commercial photographer and photo retoucher.

Megumu Kohagura

Osaka-City, Higashimikuni, JP *Now booking India weddings.
600 (USD)
Portrait of Naren Bedekar, wedding photographer

Based in New Zealand, Naren Bedekar brings 12 years of experience as an Art Director in the Middle East to his wedding photography. He has captured over 400 weddings, as well as corporate events and live shows. Naren has recently expanded his portfolio to include projects...

Naren Bedekar

Auckland in Auckland, NZ *Now booking India weddings.
2
4000 (NZD)
Nicola Majocchi of UNITE-XO - International Wedding and Lifestyle Photographer

Nicola Majocchi, a documentary wedding photographer, has honed his skills through international assignments. From capturing candid moments to documenting the essence of love, his photos bring a sense of realism to every wedding.

Nicola Majocchi

Lake Como in Como, IT *Now booking India weddings.
2500 (EUR)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving India Couples

India Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

The Elliots Beach engagement portrait captures the couple against a sky filled with birds at sunrise in Besant Nagar, Chennai, India.
An enchanting portrayal of a soon-to-be-wed couple in Mylapore, Chennai, India. They share a serene session on stoop steps by grand blue doors.
A creative portrait of a couple sitting inside an autorickshaw decorated with the theme of love, captured by a Jodhpur wedding photographer in the Blue City.
Engagement portrait by a Jodhpur wedding photographer at Meherangarh Fort, India, capturing a couple about to hold hands in the soft light.
Engagement portrait captured by a Jodhpur wedding photographer at ITC Khimsar, India, showcasing a creative top shot of a couple dancing in a heritage building, exuding love and playfulness.
A creative couple portrait taken by a Delhi wedding photographer at ITC Grand Bharat, Delhi, India, as they share a dance together, rolling and holding hands, with the sky as the limit for this amazing couple.
In a wedding photo at Planet Hollywood, Goa, India, a bride, who is a dog trainer, shares an emotional moment with her beloved Indie dog, 'Panty', who served as the ring bearer on her special day.
A vibrant and joyful wedding moment captured at Grand Hyatt in Goa, India, as the bride walks down the aisle surrounded by festive colors and celebration, epitomizing the joy and fun of the party atmosphere at this memorable event.
A romantic shot at a picture-perfect outdoor wedding in Udaipur, Rajasthan, capturing the love and joy between two people against a gorgeous sunset backdrop.
A candid shot of a traditional Indian wedding ceremony in Hyderabad, capturing the emotional moment as the bride receives blessings between her parents while the groom waits on the other side of the symbolic purdah veil, a touching wedding image.
A portrait of a couple by a Bangalore wedding photographer in India. The image captures an engagement portrait session where the couple is standing face to face among lush green trees. The woman has her arms draped over the man's shoulders.
A creative lifestyle couple portrait captured at Marina beach in Chennai, India. The couple is off-centered in the frame, sitting on the sand while their favorite water bottle rests on the wheel of a cart in the foreground.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find India photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for India 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 India wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the India 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: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small India 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 India wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
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
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
Adventure Wedding Elopements
Some couples, as they begin planning for their weddings, might think that they are limited to the classic locations: churches, gardens, beaches, or even Las Vegas. But in doing so they’re missing out on a multitude of unique options that might suit their personalities much...Read more
Vows, Crowds, and Nerves: Avoid Stress with a Small Wedding
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

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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