Minneapolis Wedding Photographers

Minneapolis Wedding Photographers

Our Minneapolis photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Hennepin County, Mississippi River, Minnesota River, Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway

Minneapolis Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Minneapolis - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis 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, Minneapolis documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!

Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards

Minneapolis Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Minneapolis 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.

Minnesota WPJA members are ready to document any city hall, justice of the peace, 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 Minneapolis Wedding Venues

7 Minneapolis Wedding Photographers...

In a journalistic style, Penny McCoy, a visual storyteller, uses her camera to authentically capture and preserve the moments of love for wedding couples.

Penny McCoy

Columbia Heights in Minnesota, US *Now booking Minneapolis weddings.
3700 (USD)
Earl McCoy is a MN wedding and elopement photographer from the studio of Penny Photographics

Earl McCoy is a Minneapolis wedding photographer who focuses on alternative views and angles, and has come to love the art of wedding photography more and more over the years - seeing great satisfaction in creating beautiful moments, and capturing those memories for their...

Earl McCoy

Columbia Heights in Minnesota, US *Now booking Minneapolis weddings.
3700 (USD)
Destination wedding photography by Ferdy Martinus

Ferdy Martinus is a wedding photojournalist with 25 years of experience, specializing in capturing stories through pictures and videos. Trained at the New York Institute of Photography, he has photographed over 400 weddings in the US Midwest, focusing on areas like...

1750 (USD)
Laura Alpizar - Wedding Photographer

With a documentary approach to her craft, Laura Alpizar intertwines storytelling and visual techniques to portray the essence of weddings. Having grown up in Costa Rica, she brings a distinct perspective to her work, ensuring captivating visuals that unfold meaningful...

Laura Alpizar

Richfield in Minnesota, US *Now booking Minneapolis weddings.
4500 (USD)
Documentary wedding photography by Taber Lacie

Taber Lacie is a traveling USA based wedding photographer, with a background as a former EMT and a self-proclaimed photography nerd. Her passion for photography began at a young age and she started in the wedding industry as an assistant photographer at the age of 16.

Taber Lacie

West Bend in Wisconsin, US *Now booking Minneapolis weddings.
3000 (USD)
Pro documentary-style wedding photography by Bradley Hanson

In the journalistic style, Bradley Hanson is an experienced wedding photojournalist who captures the candid moments of the wedding day. With 24 years of experience, he has covered celebrations of all sizes and his work has been featured in magazines and ad campaigns.

Bradley Hanson

St. Paul in Minnesota, US *Now booking Minneapolis weddings.
5000 (USD)
Engagement Portraits, Elopements and Wedding Photography by Anji Martin Potok's - World Photography, LLC

Traveling wedding photographer, Anji Martin, has been documenting special moments since childhood. With a passion for capturing moments for people, Anji now specializes in wedding and elopement photography, primarily serving couples in the Washington, DC, area but available...

Anji Martin

Washington in District Of Columbia, US *Now booking Minneapolis weddings.
4450 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Minneapolis Couples

Minneapolis Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

View WedElope Image Galleries by Minneapolis Wedding Photographers from Small Events and Intimate Elopements.

Minneapolis Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

Brides at Sinclar on Grand pose for an award-winning portrait in a unique chalk writing area during their wedding day.
Brides celebrate their union by holding hands triumphantly over their heads as they exit their ceremony in Minneapolis, MN
A Minneapolis, MN couple posing on a rock with a cityscape in the background during their engagement photo shoot
 The couple in Minneapolis, MN, smiled as they posed for their save-the-date engagement announcement portrait beneath the lights
 The couple posed for an engagement announcement portrait in Minneapolis, Minnesota surrounded by holiday lights
 The couple posed for an engagement announcement portrait near a frozen waterfall in Minneapolis, MN
 The couple posed for a save-the-date engagement announcement portrait, laughing by a frozen waterfall in Minneapolis, MN
 The couple in Minneapolis, MN posed for a playful engagement announcement portrait as their dogs watched
The grooms and groomsmen stand tall beneath a beautiful arching hoop structure with clear window panels, allowing them to look up to the sky above
This multi-exposure, multi-colored portrait of the brides in a Minneapolis barn captures the pride and joy of the special day
Grooms acting silly during cake cutting in Minneapolis, MN
During the party at Semple Mansion of Minneapolis, MN, the groom dances with his guests surrounding him

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How can couples find reviews of Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis wedding photographers for their own wedding.
Q: How can couples find top-ranked Minneapolis wedding photographers?
A: The WPJA created the original wedding photographer ranking systems. Our innovative system is based on contest winning points, meaning that the Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis photographers for pre-wedding engagement portraits?
A: The WPJA issues Diamond Awards for Minneapolis 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
Clean background in this photo of the bride walking into her mountain ceremony.
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
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RAVES, REVIEWS, AND Minneapolis WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Couple listens to a speech at their wedding reception at the Tinsmith in Madison, Wisconsin

Chelsea + Chris

Photo by Taber Lacie

Taber, Thank you so much for being such an integral part of our special day and leaving us with memories we'll hold on to forever. Your style and personality were such a perfect fit for us. We hope you were happy to be a part of it too. All the best to you and your family! With love, C+C

Picture from the end of an outdoor ceremony in Madison, by a Wisconsin wedding photographer

Angela + Ian

Photo by Taber Lacie

Taber! Wow! The photos are incredible!!!!! I’m crying looking at them! You captured so many precious moments, and I have no idea how you were everywhere at the same time! You are a ninja! I love them all so much! I can’t thank you enough for your gorgeous images and making our day one we will never forget! Thank you for saying I’d regret not getting photos because you’re absolutely right, especially after seeing these!!!! I will recommend you to everyone I know and would love to use you in the future! You’re wonderful to work with, super fun, you wear Rothy’s, and are a real artist! Thank you for everything!

BW image of Bride and Groom Laughing at the Head Table at a Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Wedding Venue

Jerrica + Tim

Photo by Taber Lacie

We cannot thank you enough for the photos that were captured. Though it was crazy and I had almost no timeline for the day, every picture showed so much love and laughter that Tim and I both could not stop laughing and smiling over all of them. Every photo has a moment that he and I remember and that is all we could ask for. You captured so much and I didn’t even know you took my dress to the garden for pics while I was getting ready! These pics are amazing!!! I can’t wait to get these printed on canvas!!