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Northern Ireland Wedding Photographers

Our Northern Ireland photographers also provide documentary-style coverage in: Belfast, Londonberry, Lisburn, Newtonabbey, Bangor, Craigavon, Castlereagh

Northern Ireland Wedding Photography, Engagement Photo Sessions + Elopements

Intimate Wedding Photography in Northern Ireland - Capturing the Joy of Small Celebrations - Discover the best Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland 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, Northern Ireland documentary wedding photographers available right now who understand that some weddings and elopements can’t wait. Find yours today!
Recent WPJA WedElope Story Awards
The couple stood before their officiant at City Hall with their close family members and friends in attendance to witness their civil union
Tyler Vu
The wedding couple posed for a portrait, hand in hand, in open fields
Alessia Bruchi
The happy couple celebrated their small wedding by exiting the Town Hall with their arms raised after their civil ceremony
Ernie Savarese

Northern Ireland Photographers for Large or Small Weddings

Shooting an elopement or small Northern Ireland 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 Kingdom WPJA members are ready to document any quick, mini, themed, 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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8 Northern Ireland Wedding Photographers...

Wedding and elopement photography by Jonathan Ryder

In his journalistic style, Jonathan Ryder, a traveling full-time wedding photographer with 8 years of experience, captures details of the day with his creative vision. He and his wife Róisín reside in Belfast, where they embrace outdoor adventures and savor weekends with...

Jonathan Ryder

Belfast in County Antrim, GB *Now booking Northern Ireland weddings.
38
2
1695 (GBP)
United Kingdom wedding reportage photography by Andrew Heeley

Andrew Heeley, a seasoned wedding photojournalist with a flair for capturing raw emotions, unveils hidden narratives through his expert manipulation of light and contrast.

Andrew Heeley

Sheffield in South Yorkshire, GB *Now booking Northern Ireland weddings.
16
2
1
37
2000 (GBP)
Documentary wedding photography by Janina Brocklesby

Janina Brocklesby is a travel-loving wedding photographer who is passionate about capturing beautiful moments on camera. With a love for outdoor adventures, animals, and all forms of art, Janina's photography combines her artistic eye with a genuine love for...

Janina Brocklesby

Lytham St Annes in Lancashire, GB *Now booking Northern Ireland weddings.
32
1
1
18
1000 (GBP)
Scotland wedding and elopement photography by William Baillie, of Argyll and Bute United Kingdom

William Baillie is a self-taught wedding photographer from Argyll and Bute, Scotland. His passion for photography began in childhood and he has been capturing weddings since his early 20s. William's unique style combines his fascination with human behavior and his love...

William Baillie

Lochgilphead in Argyll and Bute, GB *Now booking Northern Ireland weddings.
5
1
1200 (GBP)
United Kingdom documentary wedding photography by Dominique Shaw of York Place Studios

Dominique Shaw, an England wedding photographer, takes a documentary approach to storytelling, capturing the authentic moments of a wedding. With her unobtrusive style and fine art influences, she brings a visual perspective that is both captivating and authentic.

Dominique Shaw

London, GB *Now booking Northern Ireland weddings.
11
3500 (GBP)
Wedding and elopement photography by Peter Rowen

Peter Rowen is an award-winning documentary wedding photographer. With 18 years of experience, he aims to capture the true atmosphere of the special day. In his free time, he loves to mountain bike, snowboard, and ride his motorcycle.

Peter Rowen

Ashbourne in Meath, IE *Now booking Northern Ireland weddings.
2
2500 (EUR)
Timmy Keane Wedding Photography of Timtim Media Weddings

Timmy Keane is a wedding photographer who loves to capture special moments in a fun and light-hearted way. He is an adventure seeker and music lover, and when not shooting weddings he enjoys playing sports and games.

Timmy Keane

in Dublin, IE *Now booking Northern Ireland weddings.
1
1
1800 (EUR)
Liverpool wedding reportage photographer Marc Gartland

Marc Gartland is a UK photographer with 9 years of experience capturing authentic, candid moments. Starting in street photography, he now applies those principles to create compelling wedding photographs, avoiding staged poses for genuine emotions and raw moments.

Marc Gartland

Liverpool in Merseyside, GB *Now booking Northern Ireland weddings.
995 (GBP)

Map of Wedding Photojournalists Serving Northern Ireland Couples

Northern Ireland Wedding Elopement Photography - WedElope

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

Wedding Venue Pictures by Northern Ireland Wedding Photographers

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

Northern Ireland Wedding, Elopement and Engagement Images by WPJA Photographers

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

The flower girl playfully pokes the page boy on the nose in the kitchen at home in Hillsborough, Northern Ireland
A Blue award-winning picture captures the priceless moment when the bride's father sees his daughter in her bridal gown for the first time as the door swings open in Newtownabbey, Belfast, Northern Ireland
In this moment captured at Limavady County Derry, the wind takes hold of the bride's wedding veil as she stands outdoors of the church, adding a whimsical touch to her special day
Hillsborough, Northern Ireland – Two flower girls' dresses delicately suspended on the stairwell, basking in the soft illumination cascading from above
The bride's dress is illuminated by a stained glass window as it hangs at the top of a stairwell in Belfast, Northern Ireland
The couple stand together against a piece of street art, the colours echoing the dress Amy chose to get married in at Belfast City Centre, Northern Ireland
The bride and groom's friends complete an extraordinary performance on the dance floor to kick-off the evening party at the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, Northern Ireland
Bride and groom enjoy a quiet moment during their drinks reception as friends enjoy a drink together at the Crosskeys Inn, Northern Ireland
Inside the Clandeboye Lodge Hotel, Northern Ireland, the groom finishes dressing his son just before the ceremony, who is reaching out to touch a piece of art on the wall
The bride's son squeezes and kisses her after her wedding ceremony at Saint Bernadette's Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Documentary photography from Finnebrogue Woods wedding venue in County Down, Northern Ireland showing The youngest bridesmaid sitting alone above the lake during the evening reception, kept company by a small dog
Leighinmohr House wedding image from a Balleymena venue in Northern Ireland of Two of the bridesmaids drink beer synchronously whilst they wait for the guests to seat for the meal

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can I find a photographer for a short-notice, small Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland wedding day by.
Q: Can a wedding photojournalist create artistic portraits on my Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland wedding photographers who have earned Artistic Guild awards for portrait and detail images.
Q: Who are the best Northern Ireland wedding photographers for small elopements?
A: The WPJA is proud to have some of the top Northern Ireland 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.
WPJA Communiqué: Featured Wedding Photography Articles
Jola Mulder, of Overijssel, is a wedding photographer for
Bringing it Home: The Joys of a Backyard Wedding
Oftentimes when people are considering a venue for their weddings, they search for a location away from home, whether that be ten minutes or ten hours, all just to find what they already have: a place that holds meaning for them, that feels comfortable, or that they find...Read more
A Sunshine Solemnization - Outdoor Weddings in Nature
Not everyone has a lagoon or glacier next door, but there's no rule saying you can't have a small wedding in the great outdoors. Take advantage of natural sunshine and that open, airy feeling and give your guests some room to breathe! LESS IS MORE Instead of hemming your...Read more
An Unforgettable Romance: The Intimacy of an Elopement
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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
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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