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Louisiana Wedding Photographers

Our Louisiana photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Metairie Terrace, Lafayette

Louisiana Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Louisiana - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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, Louisiana 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 autumn wedding saw a couple exchange vows outside and then they walked the bridge together
Patrick Mateer
Wedding Photography Session of The bride and groom participate in the tradition ritual of breaking bread
Violeta Pefticheva
A Wedding Venue Image showing The bride and groom exiting the church with joy and flower petals
Mauricio Urena

Louisiana Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Louisiana 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 secret, quick, 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.

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10 Louisiana Wedding Photographers...

Utilizing a documentary approach, Tyler Vance wields storytelling and visual elements to authentically capture life, love, and everything in between. Influenced by renowned Magnum Agency veterans, his pictures have found places in several world-renowned platforms.

Tyler Vance

Hammond in Louisiana, US
41
1499 (USD)
Louisiana wedding photography by Robin Lancon

As a respected documentary wedding photographer, Robin Lancon is experienced in capturing authentic and intimate moments. Available for weddings and events worldwide, based in Ponchatoula.

Robin Lancon

Ponchatoula in Louisiana, US
700 (USD)
Weddings, engagement portraits and elopement photography by Nikhol Esteras

Nikhol Esteras is a destination wedding photographer based in Oaxaca and California. With a background in psychology and holistic health, she combines her interests to capture authentic and unique wedding imagery. Nikhol has photographed over 100 weddings since 2014 and...

Nikhol Esteras

Oaxaca de Juárez in Oaxaca, MX *Now booking Louisiana weddings.
142
11
3000 (USD)
Studio portrait of USA wedding photographer Cindy Brown

Cindy Brown is a highly educated wedding photojournalist, specializing in capturing engagements, elopements, and weddings worldwide. With a keen eye for detail and a focus on capturing emotion and sensitivity, Cindy's work is renowned for its exceptional quality.

Cindy Brown

Atlanta in Georgia, US *Now booking Louisiana weddings.
95
14
5
138
3000 (USD)
Adventure weddings and elopement photography by Lauren Lindley

Lauren Lindley, an elopement photographer, specializes in capturing unforgettable moments. With her ability to make people feel at ease in front of the lens, she excels in creating artistic wedding portraits and engagement portraits. Lauren brings her diverse skillset and...

Lauren Lindley

South Lake Tahoe in California, US *Now booking Louisiana weddings.
73
7
35
4200 (USD)

Gingi Freeman, a passionate traveling wedding photojournalist based in Visalia, CA, specializes in non-intrusive, documentary-style weddings. With a background in art and storytelling, she captures real moments and raw emotions in a way that allows couples to be fully...

Gingi Freeman

Visalia in California, US *Now booking Louisiana weddings.
1400 (USD)

Morgan Lynn Razi is a world-celebrated wedding photographer who uses a documentary approach to tell captivating stories through her visual artistry. With an unobtrusive style, she travels the world, capturing the essence of each client's unique wedding journey.

Morgan Lynn Razi

Houston in Texas, US *Now booking Louisiana weddings.
37
15500 (USD)

Maria Newman is a PNW wedding photojournalist with a background in photojournalism. She discovered her love for wedding photography when a friend asked her to photograph her wedding while she was in school.

Maria Newman

Portland in Oregon, US *Now booking Louisiana weddings.
10
2500 (USD)
Bill McCullough Wedding Photography

With a documentary approach, Bill McCullough's photography tells captivating stories through visuals. A self-taught photographer, his talent for storytelling has led to his work being published in renowned publications. Additionally, his ability to visually document...

Bill McCullough

Austin in Texas, US *Now booking Louisiana weddings.
92
2550 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of Wedding Photographer Vinod Singh

Vinod Singh

Jaipur in Rajasthan, IN *Now booking Louisiana weddings.
700 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Louisiana Couples

Wedding Venue Pictures by Louisiana Wedding Photographers

Please select a venue below to view all associated contest-winning Louisiana wedding photos.

Louisiana Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Photograph taken at a wedding at Press Street Station in New Orleans. A member of the band is seen playing the trumpet, with pop art images in the background.
Bride and groom joyfully celebrate their wedding at Felicity Church in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans, leading a second line parade
A wedding photographer captured this joyful picture at a New Orleans location. The image shows a couple dancing, with the man, who has long hair, being dipped. The scene is full of celebration and carefree vibes.
The joyous couple marched down the streets of New Orleans to the beat of a brass band, celebrating their union with a second line
New Orleans Ace Hotel Engagement Photos. A Louisiana couple posing outside the hotel as she reached in for a kiss at a small table
A sunny New Orleans Arts District Engagement Session in the Orleans French Quarter of the couple dancing in the street to a live brass band with their 2 dogs
A sunny Belle Chasse Engagement Session in Louisiana of a couple caught in a sun flare
New Orleans Crescent Park Engagement. A young Louisiana couple posing during a pre wedding portrait session Highlighting the power women carry in the relationship and the strength of a man, always watching and protecting
New Orleans French Quarter post proposal engagement session with a Louisiana wedding photographer showing the couple Taking a stroll through the Neighborhoods
Jackson Square in the New Orleans French Quarter post proposal portrait session with a Louisiana engagement photographer and a couple dancing in the sunlight in front one of the oldest catholic churches, St Louis Cathedral 
New Orleans Crescent Park post proposal portrait photos of a happy Louisiana couple Silhouetted over looking the Skyline at sunset
New Orleans Arts District post proposal portraits from a Louisiana couple engagement session showing Big City, Little People

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana wedding day by.
Q: How can couples find Louisiana photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Louisiana 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
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
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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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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
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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

RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Louisiana WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Kate & Kyle

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy, Thank you SO MUCH. This is amazing and we couldn't be happier. We're so grateful for the way you captured our special day. With abundant gratitude, Kate and Kyle

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Bride and groom exit the Mary Gay House in a shower of bubbles

Sarah and Adam

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy: I can’t tell you how much we appreciate all the wonderful photos you took— somehow, they are all both absolutely stunning and truly capture the people, emotions, and experience of our wedding. None of the photos feel forced, and they all make me smile. I can’t tell you how much it means to see myself in these photos— looking natural, beautiful, and, above all, happy!

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Maggie & Tim

Photo by Cindy Brown

Cindy, greetings from St. Kitts! Tim and I just watched the slideshow a couple times, and the pictures are FAN-TAS-TIC! Love love love them. Kudos to you and Sharon, and we can't wait to see more. Hope you guys are doing well. Maggie

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