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Raleigh Wedding Photographers

Our Raleigh photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Cary, Wake County, Research Triangle, City of Oaks, Walter Raleigh, Roanoke Colony, Dare County, North Carolina State University, NC State, Chapel Hill

Raleigh Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Raleigh - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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, Raleigh 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, intimate wedding with the couple hand in hand, running barefoot down a long corridor formed by trees
Fabrizio Demasi
The intimate wedding was filled with joy and love, as a beautiful outdoor image of the bride and groom surrounded by lush green leaves in the garden was taken right before the ceremony
Anna Mikulich
The couple was all smiles as they posed for their destination wedding portrait at the lush green golf course
Mauricio Urena

Raleigh Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Raleigh 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.

North Carolina WPJA members are ready to document any justice of the peace, small, civil ceremony, 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 Raleigh Wedding Venues

2 Raleigh Wedding Photographers...

BW wedding and elopement photography by Brian Mullins

Brian Mullins is a renowned Raleigh wedding photojournalist known for his unique visual arts experience and ability to capture intimate moments that evoke deep emotions.

Brian Mullins

Apex in North Carolina, US *Now booking Raleigh weddings.
3499 (USD)
Lifestyle portrait of wedding photographer Tom Waldenberg

Tom Waldenberg is a wedding photographer based in the Eastern U.S., passionate about capturing beautiful, genuine moments for couples. Tom loves playing guitar for bands and tending to his garden.

Tom Waldenberg

Raleigh in North Carolina, US
18
3000 (USD)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Raleigh Couples

Raleigh Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

A couple portrait by a Raleigh wedding photographer, in which they share a snack at the NC state fair with a carousel behind them in a symmetrical frame, showcasing an artistic composition.
Fine art portrait of a couple captured by a Raleigh wedding photographer, as they kiss under the Raleigh sign with red circle flares adding to their passion.
Engagement portrait by a Raleigh wedding photographer in a lush green tropical setting with giant banana leaves, showcasing an artistic composition.
The soon-to-be-married couple in Raleigh, NC had an unforgettable engagement photo shoot when they posed for their portrait session at a local Cookout fast food restaurant
Shelley Lake in Raleigh, NC provides a beautiful backdrop for a unique lifestyle portrait session of a couple about to get married, with silhouetted shots of them being playful and in love
The beautiful Shelley Lake in Raleigh, NC provides a romantic backdrop for the engaged couple's pre-wedding portrait, with the twilight water framing their love
Wake Forest, North Carolina marriage reception party award-winning photo that has recorded The bride makes angels in confetti after their special exit - from the world's best wedding photography competitions offered by the WPJA
North Carolina wedding portrait of bride and groom outside Duke Chapel, lit by strobe for silhouette of church
Raleigh wedding photographer captured this artistic image of a DJ performing at a wedding reception
Black and white photo of the bride and bridesmaids holding their hair in place in the wind by a Raleigh, NC wedding photographer.
Photo of a man standing over a fan to cool off during the reception by a Raleigh, NC wedding photographer.
Black and white photo of the bride and guests standing outdoors in the rain with umbrellas by a Raleigh, NC wedding photographer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who are the best Raleigh wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Raleigh documentary wedding photographers for elopements. Our members are able to submit WedElope Stories that take you step-by-step, via a 9 image picture story, through the unique and moving elopements that take place around the world.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh wedding day by.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Smaller Weddings in a Time of Social Distancing
It’s no secret that these are strange times we’re going through right now, and there are many couples out there with weddings set in the near future who are left feeling uncertain and concerned about their futures. While that’s understandable, it’s also important to...Read more
What is a Modern Elopement?
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
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

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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